Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Delivering with Dignity

In an exclusive interview with Kashmir News Service Editor Mohd Aslam Bhat, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah responded candidly to recent political accusations, rising expectations, tourism setbacks, and the status of statehood. The CM spoke at length about his government’s mandate, BJP’s position, allegations from rival parties, and the emotional and administrative priorities of his administration.

Apni Party will Be rebuilt from Booth to District in three months: Altaf Bukhari

Statehood our right, not a favour; Er Rashid must Be released immediately; Shabir Shah, Fayyaz Hameed need urgent medical attention; Free electricity units promise was a mockery

If statehood needs BJP CM, i'll step aside, But let centre Be honest: Omar Abdullah

"People gave me five years, that’s what i’m committed to, my govt can’t be Judged in five months; Those who say i should resign didn’t quit when people were dying; referred reservation report to law Deptt to avoid legal hurdles, Parliament’s share of reservation won’t Be touched, will act within our authority”

J&K Bank Committed to Trust, Growth, and Service: MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee

"We Were Born Here, We Grew With You, and We Exist Because of Your Trust"

Whatever the situation, Banking services will continue in J&K: J&K Bank MD

"Safety is our priority, but banking services must go on"

Kashmiri's Send a Loud Message: Terrorism Is Not Acceptable, Says Mehbooba Mufti

"Kashmiris Took One Step—The Nation Must Take Two”

Prevent Kidney Failure

In an exclusive conversation with KNS Editor Mohd Aslam Bhat, renowned Urologist and Transplant Surgeon Dr. Saleem Wani sheds light on the state of organ transplants, healthcare infrastructure, and the challenges of kidney disease in Jammu & Kashmir. He also discusses the importance of preventive healthcare, the need for cadaver transplants, and the role of health insurance in saving lives.

“I Am Not a Marshal, Just Following Rules”: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on J&K Budget Session, Circulating Bills Before Approval

"Following parliamentary procedure is not a matter of personal discretion but an institutional norm"

Give NC Govt Time, But Ask Questions After Six Months: Ravinder Raina

"Sun in Chilai Kalan is God's Wrath, Not Blessing": MP Ruhullah on Omar’s Praise for Modi

"NC Must Stick to its Ideological Commitments or Be seen as Betraying People; Standing Alone on Article 370 Issue Doesn’t Matter, Truth is What Counts; Kashmiris Have Long Political Memory Won’t Forget Unkept Promises; I Will Always Oppose Systems that Suppress People’s Rights"

Statehood demand need to be pursued through engagement with New Delhi, and this process could be time-consuming: Altaf Bukhari

Says, one has to maintain close ties with the central government to get J&K’s issues resolved; confrontation won’t work; the elected government should collaborate with the LG to serve the people better

Z-Mor Tunnel Opens New Doors for Sonmarg Tourism and Year-Round Accessibility: CM Omar Abdullah

Katra Stopover: Railway Safety and Seamless Connectivity Both Crucial

2,000 NDPS Cases Filed and 3,200 Arrested in Anti-Narcotics Drive in two years: IGP Kashmir

Will Ensure Government Schools Are at Par with Private Schools: DSEK G N Itoo

"Improving Education in Remote Areas Top Priority; Working on Building Classrooms, Providing Digital Tools"

HADP to Transform Agriculture in J&K, Aiming to Triple Farmers’ Income: SKUAST-K VC

Omar Abdullah Lacks Seriousness Over J&K Political Issues, focuses on National interests: Sajad Lone

"If restoring statehood was a priority, Omar Abdullah would have united all parties, including the BJP"

Resolution for J&K Special Status a Reminder to New Delhi to Fulfill Promises: Dy CM Surinder Choudhary

Election Results endorsement of BJP's policies under PM Modi: BJP’s Tarun Chugh

"BJP remains opposed to Article 370 and intends to uphold the changes it brought"

Political parties played fraud on Article 370 return: G N Azad

Having a 45-year long political career with a national level standing, former Congress leader and Chairman Democratic Political Azad Party (DPAP) Ghulam Nabi Azad alleges J&K based political parties of playing fraud with people of Jammu & Kashmir on return of Article 370 and 35(A). Speaking wide range of issues, Azad in a detailed interview with the EditorKashmir News Service (KNS), Mohammad Aslam Bhat says neither I’m Delhi’s man nor proxy of BJP. He said assembly election is the remedy of all diseases of J&K. In a scathing attack he said Congress at national level in general and J&K in particular lacks work culture that prompted him to sever ties and launch his own political outfit. Here are the excerpts

‘New normal’ becoming way of life in J&K: GOC D P Pandey

Pandey in exclusive interview says truce along LoC desirable for both nations; ‘Situation largely normal with negligible stone pelting incidents, negligible mob-violence and especially no civil casualty due to security force action since 05 August 2019’