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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to press for the early restoration of statehood and finalisation of governance rules under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said his government will fulfil its promises within three and a half years while laying the foundation stone for a modern fruit and vegetable mandi in Tangmarg, aimed at strengthening horticulture and benefiting local growers

A return to statehood in J&K can restore the balance between elected government and LG, strengthening governance

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on his maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir, said the United States will reconsider its travel advisories for the region, affirming that J&K is an important part of India. His visit marks the first by a US envoy to J&K since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said people may need time to adjust to Vande Mataram being included in official functions. He said there was no controversy over its singing and stressed that all three verses were performed at the Congress event

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah renewed his demand for restoration of special status and statehood, saying it is essential for federalism. Addressing Independence Day celebrations, he recalled the region’s accession to India and stressed constitutional guarantees and development

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged security agencies not to ignore threats against Kashmiri Pandit employees in the Valley. He also reiterated his demand for restoration of statehood and hinted at further protests by the National Conference

J&K Police have announced a reward of Rs 15 lakh for information leading to the arrest of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Mohammad Lateef Bhat, accused of killing Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi in Anantnag on July 22. Posters with his photograph have been put up across the Valley.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said wounds from the abrogation of Article 370 remain unhealed seven years later and accused the Centre of not fulfilling its statehood promise. National Conference workers also held protests across the Union Territory

Security forces intensified operations to trace terrorists who killed two migrant labourers in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered heightened security, while political leaders demanded a thorough probe and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced ex gratia relief

At least 11 people were killed and seven remain missing after torrential rains triggered flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts. Rescue operations are underway as authorities provide relief and monitor the worsening weather situation

Nearly two years after J&K elected a new government, the promise of restoring statehood remains unfulfilled, raising questions about democratic accountability, federalism, and the region's constitutional rights 

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep concern over activist Sonam Wangchuk’s deteriorating health on his 19th day of fasting. Abdullah urged the Centre to show "humanity and compassion" and engage in dialogue over the NEET exam row

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah confirmed that National Conference legislators will travel to New Delhi on July 19 for a statehood protest at Jantar Mantar, executing the plan despite pending police permissions and internal party absenteeism

Restrictions continued for the second day in parts of Srinagar, including Nowhatta and Naqshband Sahib, to prevent gatherings at the martyrs’ graveyard on Martyrs’ Day. Police and paramilitary forces were deployed in strength, while political leaders including Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti said they were barred from visiting the site.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah alleged attempts to topple the National Conference government by offering MLAs cash, ministerial posts and statehood promises. He also announced a July 20 protest in Delhi, demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood

Congress MP Manish Tewari rejected calls for resuming dialogue with Pakistan, stating that diplomatic talks are futile unless Islamabad halts cross-border terrorism. His comments come in response to J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's advocacy for bilateral engagement

The Omar Abdullah-led J&K government is facing intense criticism after a textbook procured under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme allegedly glorifies separatist leaders. Critics have demanded a criminal probe against the officials who cleared the book

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