We still need army in J&K: OmarSeptember 7th, 2009 Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), Sept 7 (IBNS) Saying that Jammu and Kashmir still needs army powers to maintain peace, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made it clear that complete demilitarization ‘will never happen’ in the state. “We still need army and Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in J&K for maintaining peace and harmony.
Abdullah promises special energy plan for Jammu and KashmirJune 12th, 2009 JAMMU - Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah Friday said his ministry would draw up a special plan for meeting Jammu and Kashmir's energy needs. "The main focus of this plan would be to electrify the remote and hilly areas, where laying of transmission lines is not possible," Abdullah, who arrived here on his first visit after being inducted into the union cabinet, said.
Chidambaram discusses J-K security scenario with Omar AbdullahJune 11th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discussed the security scenario in the state. During his two-day visit, he is scheduled to meet the Governor and State Ministers.
I was keen on Manmohan Singh: Omar AbdullahMay 16th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday said he looks forward to another term for the Congress-led UPA government at the centre, especially as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had talked about making Jammu and Kashmir a model state. 'It's very clear now.
Kashmir peace credit goes to UPA: RahulApril 14th, 2009 VIJAYPUR - The credit for peace in Jammu and Kashmir goes to the five year rule of the United Progressive Alliance led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi said Tuesday. Gandhi ridiculed the opposition remarks that the UPA was soft on terrorism.
Omar Abdullah reviews security in KashmirApril 9th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday reviewed the security situation in the valley at a meeting of senior officials. Abdullah met senior officials of the state police, army, intelligence and civil administration in Srinagar ahead of Lok Sabha elections, beginning April 16.
Omar Abdullah campaigns for Congress in JammuApril 1st, 2009 JAMMU - Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday urged people to vote for Congress candidates in the Jammu region in the elections, saying that the victory of the Congress would be a victory for the National Conference. 'It is the direction of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah that you all should vote for Congress candidates.
Farooq Abdullah to campaign for CongressMarch 28th, 2009 JAMMU - National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah will campaign for the Congress in the state and outside, party sources said Saturday. Abdullah has been drafted as a star campaigner by the Congress during the Lok Sabha election for states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, party sources said.
Abdullah meets Antony over civilian killings in KashmirMarch 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Defence Minister A.K. Antony here Tuesday and is understood to have discussed with him the killing of civilians in an allegedly unprovoked firing by army personnel in the state in February.
Ramadoss promises better health facilities for KashmirJanuary 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has promised 'all support' to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to revamp health services in the troubled state. The minister gave this assurance to Abdullah here Tuesday night.
Omar Abdullah takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir chief ministerJanuary 4th, 2009 JAMMU - Omar Abdullah Monday took oath as the eighth chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir at this winter capital of the state. Governor N.N.
NC-Congress government will succeed in Kashmir: Karan SinghJanuary 4th, 2009 JAMMU - As the new National Conference-Congress government was sworn in Jammu and Kashmir Monday, MP Karan Singh hoped that the coalition rule will develop the economy of the state. A 10-member ministerial council led by Omar Abdullah, 38, was administered the oath at a simple ceremony here.
Omar sworn in as Jammu and Kashmir chief ministerJanuary 4th, 2009 JAMMU - Omar Abdullah Monday took oath as the eighth chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir along with 10 ministers at this winter capital of the state. Governor N.N.
Omar Abdullah seeks talks with Kashmir separatist leadersJanuary 3rd, 2009 JAMMU - Jammu and Kashmir chief minister-designate Omar Abdullah Sunday said he was 'desirous' of talking to separatist leaders from the state. Omar Abdullah, accompanied by his wife Payal and father Farooq, arrived here to a warm reception Sunday afternoon, a day before the National Conference president is slated to be sworn in as the ninth chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu accords warm welcome to OmarJanuary 3rd, 2009 JAMMU - Omar Abdullah, accompanied by his wife Payal, arrived here to a warm reception from his supporters Sunday, a day before the National Conference president is to be sworn in as the ninth chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Hundreds of National Conference workers gathered at the Jammu airport to take the chief minister-designate to party headquarters Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan here.
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