Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Administration Conflict: Lt Governor and Chief Minister Clash Over Job Age Relaxation Policy
Dec 06, 2025 10:31 pm CST
A significant dispute has erupted between Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah regarding age relaxation for government job applicants. The conflict centers on timing and procedure, affecting thousands of candidates scheduled for the J&K Administrative Service examination. Both officials have exchanged accusations about responsibility for delays, while job seekers continue advocating for increasing the age limit from 32 to 37 years to match standards in other Indian states.
Tragic End for Tailor in Nowgam Police Station Blast: Daughter's Final Plea Before Fatal J&K Explosion
Nov 16, 2025 01:24 am CST
A 57-year-old tailor's life ended tragically in a devastating explosion at Nowgam police station near Srinagar, despite his daughter's final plea for him to stay home. Mohammad Shafi Pare, summoned to create bags for seized explosives, was among nine casualties when forensic experts were handling unstable materials confiscated from Faridabad. His family, left without their sole breadwinner, now demands justice and relocation of the police facility from their residential area.
Kashmir Muslim Organizations Oppose Mandatory Vande Mataram Celebrations in J&K Schools
Nov 05, 2025 09:35 pm CST
Religious organizations in Kashmir have strongly opposed a government directive requiring schools across Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a coalition of religious scholars, claims the order infringes on religious freedoms by compelling Muslim students to participate in activities that conflict with Islamic teachings. They have appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to withdraw what they describe as a coercive directive.
'Long, Healthy Life': J&K Lt Governor, Chief Minister's Wish For PM Modi
Sep 17, 2025 01:45 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the UT's BJP leaders on Wednesday joined thousands of well-wishers to greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday.