Omar presses Centre on J&K statehood as Delhi signals decision ‘soon’ | India News – The Times of India

Omar presses Centre on J&K statehood as Delhi signals decision ‘soon’ | India News – The Times of India

JAMMU: J&K CM Omar Abdullah voiced a mix of hope and scepticism Tuesday after Union law minister Arjun Meghwal said a decision on restoring statehood to the Union territory would be announced “soon”, citing an assurance by home minister Amit Shah in Parliament.“One-and-a-half years have passed since an elected govt assumed office and we are…

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Omar Abdullah’s close aide gets cabinet minister rank | India News – The Times of India

Omar Abdullah’s close aide gets cabinet minister rank | India News – The Times of India

SRINAGAR: J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday evening accorded Nasir Aslam Wani, adviser of CM Omar Abdullah, the rank and privileges of a cabinet minister, according to an official order.Omar’s party National Conference welcomed the decision.The order said Wani would receive a monthly consolidated salary, rent-free accommodation and transport facilities.Omar appointed Wani as adviser shortly…

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