Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah landed in an embarrassing situation on Thursday when his official media account, as well as that of the ruling National Conference (NC), announced that the government had hiked the monthly honorarium of Special Police Officers (SPOs), only to delete the post after it went viral.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has come under fire from his rivals for heaping praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of the strategic Sonamarg Tunnel in Kashmir.
The NC had in its poll manifesto said the party would take steps to rationalise the job quota.
With upcoming rail connectivity to Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday highlighted the potential of J&K’s flowers in global markets. He chaired a meeting of the Department of Floriculture, Parks, and Gardens to review its functioning and discuss strategies to enhance the sector’s potential.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday stated that his government is not just for those who voted for the National Conference (NC) but is the government of every citizen of Jammu and Kashmir.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting local industries in overcoming the challenges they are currently facing.
Speaking to reporters during her visit to Budgam district, Mehbooba expressed dissatisfaction with the resolution, stating that it failed to address the abrogation of Article 370 on 5 August 2019.
Omar (54) was the first to be administered the oath in his capacity as leader of the house.
After completing his half marathon that was organised by the tourism department in Srinagar on Sunday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he was thrilled with himself, and encouraged people to ''start running for a drug free J&K''.
Presiding over a meeting of top bureaucrats of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday asserted his government's commitment to transparency and accountability in its functioning.
