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August 20, 2026, 05:21 PM - 3 min read
On Wednesday, Gor, the US Ambassador to India, described Jammu and Kashmir as an important part of India after his meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar. “This is an issue between Pakistan and the United States. Neither you nor I can do anything about it,” Omar Abdullah told reporters.
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August 18, 2026, 07:13 PM - 3 min read
Chief Minister welcomed the proposed second round of talks in Jharkhand, saying dialogue should continue if the students’ demands were justified.The Chief Minister linked the issue to his broader argument over the weakening of states and devolution of powers, saying education, health and several other matters fall within the state domain.
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August 18, 2026, 06:47 PM - 3 min read
Commenting on the controversy surrounding Congress leaders’ alleged disrespect to Vande Mataram, Abdullah said there should be no controversy as all verses of the national song were sung.
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August 14, 2026, 05:52 PM - 3 min read
Abdullah's criticism came while responding to a question about Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's comments on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).Sharif had said that "every drop of water is our red line", and warned that Pakistan would give a "direct response" if its water supplies were threatened.
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August 14, 2026, 05:22 PM - 3 min read
Omar criticised Pakistan's position on the treaty, saying its claim of supporting Kashmiris does not extend to the issue of water.
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August 10, 2026, 06:42 PM - 3 min read
Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Omar initially said the expansion would be carried out soon but clarified that it would not take place before the Independence Day celebrations.The proposed expansion has been under discussion amid expectations of wider political representation and possible changes in the allocation of portfolios within the Council of Ministers.
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August 9, 2026, 05:04 PM - 3 min read
In an interview, Abdullah said he had placed considerable political credibility at stake by adopting a constructive approach towards the Union Government in the expectation that statehood would be restored. Omar said he would continue to face the political consequences despite believing that the delay was beyond his control.
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August 5, 2026, 03:33 PM - 3 min read
In August 2019, the Centre revoked Article 370, ending Jammu and Kashmir's special status. The erstwhile state was also reorganised into two Union Territories — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
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August 4, 2026, 06:41 PM - 3 min read
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah officially inaugurated the tournament with a ceremonial tee-off and trophy unveiling at the picturesque Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar.The inauguration ceremony was attended by professional golfers participating in the event, and members of the media, marking the return of top-tier professional golf to Kashmir.
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July 31, 2026, 05:03 PM - 3 min read
A Bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe disposed of the appeal after Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Omar Abdullah, informed the Court that all disputes between the parties had been amicably resolved.Omar and Payal got married in September 1994, but have been living separately for a long time.
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July 28, 2026, 05:47 PM - 3 min read
"If the remarks have hurt the people, I apologise," Mehbooba said addressing a press conference here on the occasion of the party's 27th foundation day. Mufti sparked a political row after remarks made during the protest.J&K CM Omar Abdullah who had sought her apology said Mufti was shifting blame instead of accepting responsibility.
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July 23, 2026, 04:49 PM - 2 min read
Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement about setting up fast-track courts for paper leak cases, Omar said the government should sit down with the protesting students and listen to them. He said it was not right to ignore such a large number of young people.
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