The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will hold its 2026-27 Budget Session in two parts, starting with the Lt Governor's address on February 2. The session schedule accommodates the holy month of Ramzan.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah addresses the debate over NLU's location, questioning why similar concerns weren't raised when IIT and IIM were established in Jammu. Read the full story.
Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah, in Amritsar, stated violence & unemployment persist post-Article 370 abrogation. He highlighted the drug menace and praised women's empowerment initiatives.
NMC revoked SMVDIME's MBBS permit citing deficiencies. Mehbooba Mufti alleges move targets Kashmiri Muslims, questions Omar Abdullah's role. Read the full controversy.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah pledges supernumerary seats for 50 SMVDIME MBBS students after NMC withdrawal. He demands accountability for lapses. Read the full story.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah demands action for infrastructure deficiencies at SMVDIME after NMC cancels MBBS course. He pledges to relocate affected students and questions celebratory reactions. Read the full story.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah announces supernumerary seats for affected medical students, demands accountability at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College. Read the full story.
Jammu & Kashmir government dismisses BJP's demand for separate Jammu state as 'unviable', suggests Ladakh should reunite with J&K. Minister Javed Rana counters BJP claims of regional discrimination.
NMC withdraws MBBS course permission from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute, sparking celebrations by BJP/Hindu groups and criticism from Omar Abdullah. Future of 50 students in limbo.
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, at her father's death anniversary, accused the Omar Abdullah govt of ignoring protests against a railway line threatening apple orchards in Shopian and Pulwama. Read more.
J&K's Omar Abdullah criticises BCCI's move to release Mustafizur Rahman from IPL amid India-Bangladesh tensions. He warns of T20 World Cup fallout. Read more.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah criticizes BCCI's decision to drop Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from IPL, warns it harms India-Bangladesh ties. Full story on the diplomatic fallout.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticises BJP leader's call for a separate Jammu state, alleging BJP 'ruined' Ladakh and is now targeting Jammu. Read the full political controversy.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, at the Express Adda, voices his unease with the Union Territory tag, calls for statehood restoration, and discusses politics, radicalisation, and the INDIA bloc.
Jammu & Kashmir's budget session commences on February 2, 2026, with LG Manoj Sinha's address. CM Omar Abdullah to present the 2026-27 budget. Read the full schedule and key details.
Jammu and Kashmir's budget session begins Feb 2, split for Ramzan. LG Manoj Sinha to address. CM Omar Abdullah's second budget. Details on dates and schedule inside.
J&K's Power Department clarifies there will be no general electricity tariff increase for consumers in 2025-26. Omar Abdullah shares official communication, addressing public concerns.
The Omar Abdullah-led government faces internal strife over the contentious reservation policy. With protests by general students and a split in the NC, the political fallout intensifies. Read the full story.
PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti initiates talks with Jammu & Kashmir's youth, addressing deep-seated anxieties post-assembly return. Read the full story on the ongoing political outreach.
National Conference accuses its Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi of acting at the behest of the central government over reservation policy. Party asks him to resign if he won't align with its policies.
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi warns of joining students in protest on Sunday if J&K government fails to address reservation rationalisation concerns. Read the latest developments.
BJP accuses former J&K CM Omar Abdullah of ridiculing faith over remarks on renamed rural job scheme VB-G RAM G. Sparks political row over nomenclature and legacy.
Gulmarg turns white as fresh snowfall heralds Kashmir's 40-day Chillai Kalan. IMD issues yellow alert for J&K. CM Omar Abdullah reviews winter preparedness, hopes for tourism boost.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah thanked the Centre for generous funds but criticised the delay in restoring statehood and the renaming of MGNREGA. Read his full statements here.
Congress leader Salman Khurshid asserts alliance unity after Omar Abdullah distances party from 'vote chori' issue. Read about the internal dynamics and statehood demand for Jammu & Kashmir.
J&K's Omar Abdullah defends Rahul Gandhi against BJP's 'anti-India forces' charge over Germany visit. Also highlights Kashmir's dry spell & tourism concerns. Read more.
Omar Abdullah defends Rahul Gandhi's foreign travel, stating it's not a crime. He argues overseas discussions are normal for politicians. Read the full story here.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' draws packed houses in Kashmir, says CM Omar Abdullah, despite being labelled propaganda. The film has grossed ₹702 crore globally. Read more.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah and lyricist Javed Akhtar criticize BJP's Giriraj Singh and Nitish Kumar's actions involving a Muslim woman doctor. Read the full political controversy.
Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah notes Dhurandhar's box office surge in Kashmir, calling it a 'propaganda' film that still entertains. The Ranveer Singh starrer has earned Rs 702 crore globally.