Omar Abdullah

Situation in Kashmir not conducive for polls: Omar Abdullah

National Conference demands the dissolution of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly but will contest for elections whenever it is held.

Jul 09, 2018, 19:04 PM IST

Omar Abdullah lashes out at PDP and BJP as flood threat looms large in J&K

Heavy rains forced the authorities to sound a flood alert in central Kashmir on Saturday and asked the people to be alert and prepared for evacuation.

Jun 30, 2018, 12:14 PM IST

NC favours more CBMs, dissolving of Assembly; PDP-BJP silent

The governor, who had called an all-party meet to seek opinion of political representatives on the governance of the state, was apprised of their views by representatives of all political parties in the state.

Jun 23, 2018, 09:35 AM IST

Omar Abdullah stokes horse-trading fears, asks if BJP is trying to break other parties

NC leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday accused the BJP of indulging in horse-trading to form govt in J&K.

Jun 20, 2018, 23:04 PM IST

Omar Abdullah calls for dissolution of Jammu & Kashmir assembly, fresh elections in state

The National Conference  leader claimed that Gupta's statement hinted at the BJP's attempts to break other parties to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir.

 

Jun 20, 2018, 11:55 AM IST

Omar Abdullah seeks Governor's rule in J&K, says state should face fresh elections soon

The People`s Democratic Party (PDP) and the BJP formed a coalition more than two months after the December 2014 elections returned a hung verdict, in which the PDP got 28 seats and the BJP 25, while the National Conference bagged 15 seats and the Congress managed to win 12 in a House of 89. 

Jun 19, 2018, 16:43 PM IST

'Rising Kashmir' pays tribute to Shujaat Bukhari, says 'will not be cowed down'

'Rising Kashmir's latest edition hit the stands on Friday morning with its front page carrying the full-length photograph of its late editor-in-chief in black background.

Jun 15, 2018, 11:00 AM IST

MLAs who switch should be banned from contesting polls for a term: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah today said MLAs who switch parties should be banned from contesting elections for one term in order to prevent horsetrading in the event of a hung house. 

May 16, 2018, 17:41 PM IST

Tourist from Tamil Nadu killed in stone-pelting incident in J&K; Mehbooba Mufti says 'my head hangs in shame'

National Conference on Monday held a protest march in Srinagar against 'unabated civilian killings' in Jammu and Kashmir.

May 07, 2018, 23:48 PM IST

Stones pelted at school bus in Jammu and Kashmir, Class 2 student injured

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has assured that the attackers will be punished. 

May 02, 2018, 15:31 PM IST

Accept PM Modi's challenge to speak without notes, then dare him to talk on rapes: Omar's advice to Rahul

Omar also lashed out at the PDP-BJP alliance government in Jammu and Kashmir over the handling of the brutal Kathua rape case. 

May 02, 2018, 10:45 AM IST

Will government give me option to not share my data, asks Omar Abdullah

Targeting Alphons, Omar Abdullah said that the difference is that people go for US visa voluntarily and also have the option to not apply for the visa.

Mar 25, 2018, 17:05 PM IST

Would be better if man who was tied to Army jeep was stone pelter: Omar Abdullah hits out at J&K government

Omar claimed that the Jammu and Kashmir government did not even give compensation to the man.

Feb 02, 2018, 13:21 PM IST

Watch: Kashmiri man attempts life-threatening rail stunt, Twitter calls it stupidity

In a video that has gone viral on social media, a Kashmiri man can be seen lying down on the rail track to let a speeding train pass over him. The man can be seen celebrating after completing the death-defying stunt.

Jan 24, 2018, 09:04 AM IST

I was blamed for creating one, but they've created many Burhan Wanis: Omar Abdullah

Omar also questioned the government about the role of Dineshwar Sharma who has been appointed as the Centre's representative in Kashmir.

Jan 09, 2018, 17:18 PM IST

News at a glance: December 14, 2017

Dec 14, 2017, 13:44 PM IST

Omar Abdullah trolls 'friend' Shashi Tharoor over 'impressive' English

One tweet at a time. Yet again, Shashi Tharoor sends social media into a tizzy. 

Dec 14, 2017, 11:05 AM IST

Omar Abdullah questions PM Narendra Modi for 'breaching' security protocols

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew in a single-engine seaplane and later was seen standing on the side-step of his moving armoured vehicle as he waved to supporters.

Dec 12, 2017, 13:25 PM IST

Gujarat Elections 2017: EC must address queries related to working of EVMs: Omar

"I've been extremely sceptical of EVM related conspiracy theories but I'm beginning to question my unwavering faith in the machines & their infallibility," Abdullah wrote in a Twitter post.

Dec 09, 2017, 15:11 PM IST

HC tells Omar Abdullah to settle marital dispute in family court

The court passed this observation while disposing of petition filed by Omar Abdullah regarding his marital dispute.

Dec 01, 2017, 21:58 PM IST