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J&K CM urges south Indian filmmakers to promote state's natural beauty
While there is no precise estimate of the south Indian film industry's size, a 2022 report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) valued it at approximately Rs 74,900 crore
 "J&K CM urges south Indian filmmakers to promote state's natural beauty")
PDP leader Iltija Mufti accuses CM Abdullah of cancelling 150k ration cards
The PDP leader who is a vocal critic of the National Conference government also complained about the power curtailments durin the ongoing winter months
 "PDP leader Iltija Mufti accuses CM Abdullah of cancelling 150k ration cards")
Omar Abdullah vows to keep J-K governance free from political affiliations
The chief minister took note of key issues raised during the meeting such as progress in respect of industrial estates and installation of smart meters. He directed immediate review and resolution
Omar Abdullah tells Congress to stop whining about EVMs, accept results
He said parties should not contest elections if they do not trust the voting mechanism
 "Omar Abdullah tells Congress to stop whining about EVMs, accept results")
Dynasty politics not lifelong ticket to success: Omar's advice to sons
Abdullah was responding to a question during an exclusive interview on Friday with PTI whether his family's fourth generation will go into politics
Congress must earn its place as INDIA bloc leader: J&K CM Omar Abdullah
In his first sit-down interview since assuming office in October, Abdullah expressed cautious optimism over the Centre's commitment to restoring J-K's statehood
 "Congress must earn its place as INDIA bloc leader: J&K CM Omar Abdullah")
J-K CM Omar Abdullah reaffirms support for revival of industrial sector
Discussing the impact of industrial packages, Abdullah cautioned against their transient nature
 "J-K CM Omar Abdullah reaffirms support for revival of industrial sector")
Hurriyat urges Omar govt to reinstate employees fired over terror links
The two government employees dismissed from service were identified as Abdul Rehman Naika, a pharmacist in the health department, and Zahir Abbas, a teacher in the school education department
 "Hurriyat urges Omar govt to reinstate employees fired over terror links")
Need to create new assets within and outside J&K for future: Omar Abdullah
Abdullah, while reviewing the functioning of the Hospitality and Protocol Department, asked officials to ensure optimal utilisation, upgradation, and renovation of departmental assets
 "Need to create new assets within and outside J&K for future: Omar Abdullah")
Omar Abdullah criticises Indus Treaty, calls it unfair to the people of J&K
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah says hydropower potential of the region thwarted by the 1960 Indus Water Treaty. Peoples Conference's Sajad Lone slams Abdullah's remarks as 'right-wing rhetoric'
 "Omar Abdullah criticises Indus Treaty, calls it unfair to the people of J&K")
Omar Abdullah has asked law and order machinery to be alert: J-K speaker
Rather emphasised the need for heightened vigilance following a series of terror attacks in the Union Territory
J&K CM Abdullah calls for sustainable, high value tourism policy in state
He highlighted the importance of shifting tourism efforts from high volume to high value, emphasising quality over quantity
 "J&K CM Abdullah calls for sustainable, high value tourism policy in state")
Omar Abdullah says situation in J-K cannot be normalised in a vacuum
The J-K CM stated that his government's agenda will be decided by the people of J-K. He emphasised that the situation in the union territory cannot be normalised in a vacuum and that the government
L-G Sinha, CM condemn killings of 2 VDGs by terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar
A massive joint search operation has been launched by police and the Army in a dense forest area following the gruesome killings
 "L-G Sinha, CM condemn killings of 2 VDGs by terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar")
BJP slams Cong on J&K Assembly resolution for restoration of special status
BJP members continued to protest in the J&K Assembly on Thursday against the resolution and three party MLAs were marshalled out on the directions of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather
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BJP holds protest against special status resolution passed by J&K Assembly
J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary moved the resolution for restoring the erstwhile state's special status, which was revoked by the Centre on August 5, 2019
 "BJP holds protest against special status resolution passed by J&K Assembly")
J&K parties hail resolution for restoring special status in Assembly
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution asking the Centre to hold dialogue with elected representatives for restoration of special status of the erstwhile state
 "J&K parties hail resolution for restoring special status in Assembly")
Assembly has done its job after passing special status resolution: Omar
"That this legislative assembly reaffirms the importance of the special status and constitutional guarantees, which safeguarded the identity, culture, and rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir
 "Assembly has done its job after passing special status resolution: Omar")
J&K Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of special status
This Assembly emphasises that any process for restoration must safeguard both national unity and the legitimate aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the resolution added
 "J&K Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of special status")
Day 1 of J&K Assembly: Chaos reigns as PDP pushes to restore Article 370
Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah contended that the resolution was introduced merely for show and lacked genuine intent
