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Congress Calls for Accountability After Attack on Farooq Abdullah

Congress Calls for Accountability After Attack on Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has strongly condemned the attack on former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and called for accountability from those responsible for maintaining law and order.

In PHOTOS: Omar Abdullah, the cricketer

In PHOTOS: Omar Abdullah, the cricketer

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah showed his cricketing skills as he played the game with the locals of Brenwar, a remote village in Budgam district, where he was "grounded" due to bad weather.

Why Omar Abdullah supports England

Why Omar Abdullah supports England

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

J-K CM Appeals for Calm After Khamenei Killing

J-K CM Appeals for Calm After Khamenei Killing

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appealed for calm amid widespread protests following reports of the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

'Vote chori' issue raised by Cong, not INDIA bloc: Omar

'Vote chori' issue raised by Cong, not INDIA bloc: Omar

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah distanced himself from the 'vote chori' issue raised by the Congress, stating the INDIA bloc has no involvement.

Cops probe background of man who attacked Farooq Abdullah

Cops probe background of man who attacked Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Police in Jammu have launched a detailed investigation into the background and motives of Kamal Singh Jamwal, who allegedly attempted to assassinate former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah at a wedding function.

Why Omar Abdullah is contesting from 2 assembly seats

Why Omar Abdullah is contesting from 2 assembly seats

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The former chief minister said if there was any danger of his losing from Budgam, then his party colleagues would not have allowed him to contest from Budgam.

Image: Omar Abdullah pardons shoe-thrower

Image: Omar Abdullah pardons shoe-thrower

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has pardoned the policeman who hurled a shoe at him during the Independence Day celebrations on Sunday.

Assassination bid on Farooq Abdullah at wedding; gunman held

Assassination bid on Farooq Abdullah at wedding; gunman held

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The incident took place in the posh Greater Kailash locality when Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary were coming out after attending the marriage function.

Omar Abdullah expands J&K cabinet

Omar Abdullah expands J&K cabinet

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expanded his cabinet by inducting 13 new ministers. This has taken the total strength of the National Conference-Congress coalition ministry from 11 to 22.The coalition government headed by Omar Abdullah was formed in January this year after the state elections were held in December 2008.

Omar Abdullah terms IPL opening ceremony 'tacky'

Omar Abdullah terms IPL opening ceremony 'tacky'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was not impressed by the opening ceremony of Indian Premier League's fifth edition and termed the show as 'tacky'.

JK: Omar Abdullah for repeal of AFSPA

JK: Omar Abdullah for repeal of AFSPA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Jammu and Kashmir, chief minister, Omar Abdullah assured the state assembly on Thursday that he will repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and Disturbed Areas Act 'if the situation continued to improve' in Kashmir.

Troop reduction will continue, says Omar Abdullah

Troop reduction will continue, says Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has said that 35,000 troops have already been withdrawn from the state as part of the gradual troop reduction even though he admitted cross border infiltration had picked up in recent months.

Omar Abdullah wraps up 'productive' Delhi mission

Omar Abdullah wraps up 'productive' Delhi mission

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Wrapping up his "productive" visit to the national capital, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had a meeting with Army chief General V K Singh on Tuesday morning during which the two discussed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and security-related issues

Omar Abdullah promises security for village heads

Omar Abdullah promises security for village heads

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Wednesday announced security for panches and sarpanches in Kashmir Valley in the wake of killing of a Sarpanch in north Kashmir early this week that triggered large scale resignations.

Omar Abdullah's sister moves SC against his detention under PSA

Omar Abdullah's sister moves SC against his detention under PSA

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

In her plea, Sara Abdullah Pilot has said that exercise of powers by authorities under the CrPC to detain individuals, including political leaders, was 'clearly mala fide to ensure that the opposition to the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution is silenced'.

J&K: Omar Abdullah escapes grenade attack at rally

J&K: Omar Abdullah escapes grenade attack at rally

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

National Conference president Omar Abdullah escaped unhurt in powerful hand grenade explosion at an NC rally at Kralgund in the northern border district on Kupwara late on Monday afternoon.

Omar Abdullah stakes claim to form government

Omar Abdullah stakes claim to form government

Rediff.com4 Jan 2009

National Conference president Omar Abdullah on Sunday evening met Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra in the winter capital Jammu and staked claim to form the government. Omar was earlier chosen as the leader of the NC legislature party and state Congress president Saif-ud-Din Soz and another senior party leader Chowdhary Mohammad Aslam met Vohra and handed over a letter pledging the party's support to the NC.

Omar Abdullah's party set to join UPA

Omar Abdullah's party set to join UPA

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

The National Conference, which will head a coalition government with Congress in Jammu and Kashmir, is all set to join the United Progressive Alliance, Congress sources said on Friday. NC President Omar Abdullah, who will take oath as the new J and K chief minister on January five, has written to UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi expressing his party's desire to join the UPA. The NC has two members in the Lok Sabha.

Strict curbs in Kashmir as protests over Iran continue

Strict curbs in Kashmir as protests over Iran continue

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Protests erupted in Jammu and Kashmir following events in Iran, leading to heightened security measures and appeals for peace.

Must address political issues, says Omar Abdullah

Must address political issues, says Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Omar Abdullah Friday said no amount of economic development and prosperity would suffice unless matched with the political aspirations of people of the state.

Omar Abdullah to tender resignation on Wednesday

Omar Abdullah to tender resignation on Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will submit his resignation on Wednesday when he will make a customary call on state Governor N N Vohra.

NC worker's death: Congress defends Omar Abdullah

NC worker's death: Congress defends Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Deploring the incidents witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir assembly, Congress on Monday came out in support of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is under Opposition attack following the controversy over the custodial death of a ruling National Conference worker.

Omar Abdullah seeks judicial probe on Kashmir unrest

Omar Abdullah seeks judicial probe on Kashmir unrest

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

All opposition parties from J&K to apprise President of Kashmir situation.

Zojila Tunnel: Historic Breakthrough

Zojila Tunnel: Historic Breakthrough

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The 13.153-km Zojila Tunnel, the world's longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at the highest altitude, and its final breakthrough will be a historic milestone in India's infrastructure history.

Omar Abdullah in Delhi to finalise modalities

Omar Abdullah in Delhi to finalise modalities

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister designate Omar Abdullah left for New Delhi, on Thursday to join senior leaders of the National Conference, to work out the modalities of the coalition government with their Congress counterparts.

Landmark feat: 'Breakthrough' in Zojila tunnel achieved

Landmark feat: 'Breakthrough' in Zojila tunnel achieved

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The Zojila tunnel, a crucial infrastructure project connecting the Kashmir Valley to Ladakh, achieved a significant breakthrough, connecting its two ends and moving closer to providing all-weather connectivity, reducing travel time from 1.5 hours to just 15 minutes.

AFSPA will go during my tenure: Omar Abdullah

AFSPA will go during my tenure: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday asked separatists 'to utilise the prevailing favourable atmosphere to discuss their viewpoint across the table'.

After 29 days, Omar Abdullah gets visit from sister

After 29 days, Omar Abdullah gets visit from sister

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Three-time chief minister Farooq Abdullah is under house arrest at his Gupkar Road residence while his son Omar is confined to Hari Niwas, a state guesthouse-turned into a jail, barely 500 metres away. Mehbooba is in detention in a hut at Chashmeshahi near the governor's residence Raj Bhavan.

Guns can never solve a problem: Omar Abdullah

Guns can never solve a problem: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday welcomed resumption of talks between India and Pakistan and said dialogue was the only platform to address issues and find an amicable solution to problems.

Omar Abdullah hails Shinde's statement on AFSPA

Omar Abdullah hails Shinde's statement on AFSPA

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the recent statement by Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde wherein he had said that 'the state government would be taken on board over the revocation of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

Didn't approve singing of Vande Mataram at schools: Omar

Didn't approve singing of Vande Mataram at schools: Omar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has stated that he did not authorize the celebration of the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram' in schools, emphasizing the need for autonomy in governing the Union Territory and rejecting outside interference.

Our fight is against BJP, not India: Omar Abdullah

Our fight is against BJP, not India: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

'Our fight is not against the country but against the BJP and its ideology. The BJP is not the country and vice versa'

Martyrs' Day row: Omar climbs graveyard wall, jostles with police

Martyrs' Day row: Omar climbs graveyard wall, jostles with police

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Abdullah lambasted the Lieutenant Governor and the police for trying to stop him and his entourage from entering the martyrs' graveyard.

Why Omar Abdullah has failed as chief minister

Why Omar Abdullah has failed as chief minister

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

'Somewhere down the line, Omar lost the plot, and in some ways, his troubles have stemmed from a lack of political maturity which has been evident in his decisions.'

Pride And Honour For J&K As Agniveers Join Army

Pride And Honour For J&K As Agniveers Join Army

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, 711 Agniveers from Jammu and Kashmir was formally inducted into the Indian Army at the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Srinagar.

Indo-Pak talks a good omen: Omar Abdullah

Indo-Pak talks a good omen: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com17 Sep 2006

Abdullah said he hoped it would solve the Kashmir issue soon.

300 tourists rescued after Gulmarg Gondola stalls midair

300 tourists rescued after Gulmarg Gondola stalls midair

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Hundreds of tourists were safely rescued from the Gulmarg Gondola cable car system in Jammu and Kashmir after it developed technical problems, leading to the suspension of operations.