The Latest Breaking News from Omar Abdullah

J&K: Uproar in Assembly as PDP submits resolution to restore Article 370

An uproar erupted in the Assembly when PDP leader Waheed Para introduced a resolution against the revocation of Article 370 and to restore the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 4, 2024

Counter-Intel unit carries out raids in Kashmir

The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 22, 2024

Under new J&K govt, journalists uncertain about press freedom hope, ‘change in policy’

The oath ceremony last week in Jammu and Kashmir was a crucial moment for the region’s press. It had come after a poll campaign featuring promises on press freedom, increased restrictions on the media, and after a decade of political turmoil.

Newslaundry · Oct 21, 2024

J&K: Omar Abdullah to take oath as CM on October 16

Omar Abdullah on Monday received a letter from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, inviting him to form the next government in the union territory.

Dynamite News · Oct 14, 2024

Hope returns to Kashmir after elections, but the ultimate power still belongs to Narendra Modi’s government

This year’s local elections in India’s northernmost territory of Jammu and Kashmir were the first since the national government controversially stripped the region of its semi-autonomous status in 2019. It’s also the first local election in Muslim-majority Kashmir since 2014.

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2024

Omar elected leader of NC legislature party, Gets 4 Independent MLAs support

In J&K Assembly polls, the NC won 42 seats while its alliance partner Congress won 6.

Dynamite News · Oct 10, 2024

Kashmir elects first government in a decade as voters favour coalition of opposition parties

Indian Kashmir elected its first government in 10 years with millions voting for a coalition of two opposition parties in the Himalayan region.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2024

‘Big setback’: Why India’s Congress lost out to Modi in key state election

As Congress loses Haryana despite exit polls predicting comfortable win, analysts warn of tough days ahead for party.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2024

‘Post-240 booster shot for BJP, nettled crown in J&K’: What papers said on poll results

Contrary to exit polls, the BJP retained power in Haryana while the National Conference and Congress managed to get a clear majority in Jammu and Kashmir. A resurgent Congress was projected to win more seats, but it was the BJP which received a boost just months after its poor show…

Newslaundry · Oct 9, 2024

The message from Kashmir, and the tightrope for Omar Abdullah

The Jammu and Kashmir poll results have set the stage for a National Conference-Congress government, with Omar Abdullah’s likely return as the chief minister, and the end of a decade-long hiatus for an elected government in the erstwhile state. 

Newslaundry · Oct 9, 2024