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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, urging the early restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory and seeking central support for economic growth, infrastructure, tourism, and hydropower development.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate meetings with chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Jammu and Kashmir following the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, discussing state-specific development priorities, governance issues and cooperative federalism

The Gulmarg Gondola cable car service in Jammu and Kashmir will resume operations on June 2 after remaining suspended following a technical malfunction that stranded 320 tourists. Authorities completed maintenance work and scheduled a final safety trial before reopening

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah warned that if the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls affects the West Bengal Assembly election outcome, it could create a dangerous precedent. He also criticised exit polls and commented on rising prices and unemployment issues

Omar Abdullah said the extended Vande Bharat Express service from Jammu to Srinagar will boost tourism, improve connectivity, and increase passenger capacity, while also highlighting efforts to strengthen the region’s startup ecosystem

In Srinagar, Manoj Sinha and Omar Abdullah paid tribute to victims of the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, reaffirming unity against terrorism and commitment to justice

Omar Abdullah announced ex-gratia relief from the CM’s fund after a bus accident in Udhampur killed 21 people and injured 29, offering compensation to victims’ families and reaffirming government support

Peaceful protests were held across the Kashmir Valley against the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli strike. Political and religious leaders condemned the attack and urged people to maintain calm and peace

A 17-year-old Kashmiri boy recalled being assaulted by a shopkeeper in Uttarakhand for speaking in his native language. The incident led to police action and strong political reactions, with leaders demanding strict punishment and better protection for J&K residents

The J&K BOPEE has scheduled January 24 counselling to relocate 50 students from the revoked SMVDIME MBBS program into seven government medical colleges using supernumerary seats, ensuring their education continues despite previous controversy over religious composition

Anini village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley was awarded “Best Emerging Adventure Destination” at the 17th ATOAI convention in Srinagar, recognizing its trekking routes, natural beauty, cultural heritage, and efforts by local communities and tourism stakeholders

Despite calls for postponement due to flight disruptions and age-limit disputes, thousands of candidates appeared for Jammu and Kashmir PSC’s Combined Competitive Examination. The contest highlighted tensions between the elected government and Lieutenant Governor over age relaxation for aspirants

He announced ex-gratia relief and assured full support, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged Centre’s assistance

Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir’s first elected Chief Minister in eight years, unfurled the national flag at Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium on Independence Day. The event marked the return of an elected government, with celebrations subdued in respect for Kishtwar flood victims

J&K CM Omar Abdullah scaled a locked gate at Srinagar’s Naqshband Sahib graveyard to pay tribute on Martyrs' Day, defying restrictions and alleging manhandling by police. He criticiSed Lt Governor Sinha and accused authorities of undermining basic democratic rights

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah paid his gratitude to Atal Bihari Vajpayee who declared the rail link to the Valley a national priority project and made financial allocations for it.

“We have been discussing this from day one - a memorial will be set up in Baisaran for the 26 innocent lives lost, as a lasting tribute and a reminder that they will never be forgotten,” the Chief Minister said

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday said that Indian armed forces have been responding adequately to the ceasefire violations by the Pakistani army despite the announcement of truce between the two countries a few hours earlier

 In a violation of a bilateral understanding by Pakistan to end military action, drones were observed flying in multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday night, prompting swift action by the armed forces which shot them down with the air defence mechanism

Residents of Jammu city and other major towns of the division woke up to air raid sirens and deafening sounds of explosions around 5 am, while the border residents spent a sleepless night in the wake of intense shelling from across the border