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TopicOmar Abdullah

Topic: Omar Abdullah

J&K statehood just a matter of time—‘Naya Kashmir’ first has to resolve complex issues

Both the central and state governments of J&K have done remarkably well to stabilise the situation and put the state back on the rails.

J&K medical college was shut over ‘unacceptable’ demography. Hindus can be a minority too

The episode forces an uncomfortable but constitutionally routine point into the open: Hindus are a minority in J&K. Their protection is territorial, not “civilisational”.

‘We promised restoration of Article 370, not normalising abrogation’—NC MP Mehdi slams own Omar govt

National Conference Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi says his party has failed to live up to its core election promise, choosing a 'cosy' relationship with the Centre over resistance.  

Cops knew of Baisaran footfall, 70,000 tourists visited it before Pahalgam attack—Omar Abdullah

Speaking at book launch in the Capital, J&K CM says Baisaran valley in Pahalgam was open to tourists 8-9 months each year. ‘Rs 1 cr was paid to tourism dept, with knowledge of L-G.’

Nobody found fault with Wangchuk when he was praising Modi—Omar on Ladakh violence aftermath

Speaking at book launch in the Capital, CM Omar Abdullah says Centre told J&K polls would follow delimitation, followed by statehood, but ‘the third process is going nowhere’.

Martyrs’ Day row has reopened Kashmir’s deepest wounds

For many Muslims, the message from this Martyrs’ Day is that it doesn’t matter who the community votes for, Kashmir’s identity and history will be decided by Hindu nationalist power, not their democratic choices.

NC’s Aga Ruhullah walked out of working committee meet after clash with Omar. Here’s what happened

This was the 1st working committee meeting of the party after J&K elections, it is learnt. All senior leaders were in attendance.

What’s the Tulbul project Omar, Mehbooba are sparring over & why has it been in limbo for decades

Conceived in the early 80s, work began on the Tulbul project in 1984 on river Jhelum, at the mouth of the Wular Lake, India’s largest freshwater lake near Sopore in North Kashmir.

Omar reiterates objection to Indus Waters Treaty, says J&K has never been in favour of it

Omar is not the first J&K CM to raise concerns over IWT, now put in abeyance by India. His predecessors Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti have also voiced similar concerns in the past.

On Camera

Why ‘problematic’ Bridget Jones’s Diary still hasn’t faded, 25 years on

There is no denying that Bridget Jones exists in a culture of toxic masculinity or that she is inherently problematic. But that is precisely her appeal.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.