Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reacted amidst the increasing resentment over the resistance of apple trades in the Kashmir Valley on the Srinagar-Jammu highway and the protests of apple farmers and traders in the Kashmir Valley. He said that if the central government cannot maintain it, then it should hand over this highway to the Jammu and Kashmir government.

Talking to reporters during a ceremony in Srinagar, Omar Abdullah said, “If the central government is not able to restore it even after repeated assurances for the last twenty days, then it should be handed over to the Government of Srinagar-Jammu National Highway to the Jammu and Kashmir government. The highway comes under the jurisdiction of the Government of India. I will deploy a team of engineers present here. “

Omar said that he has failed to completely commissioning the road. He said, “Just, enough. We are patient because they kept assuring us every day (restoration) work, but it did not happen.”

Nitin will talk to Gadkari- CM

He said that he will raise the matter of reinstatement of the highway in front of Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. Omar Abdullah said, “I will talk to Union Highways Minister Gadkari today and request that the highway be handed over to us and restored for the movement of trucks.”

Trouble due to poor highway

He said that running just one train is not enough. Omar Abdullah said, “I will request the Railway Minister that a train is not enough. We are grateful to you for starting a train service. It should be run regularly so that fruit growers have the option to take apples by train or road.”

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has deteriorated due to heavy rains and landslides. Small vehicles are passing through the highway, but there are difficulties for trucks. Officials say that about 10,000 vehicles, including 1000 apple trucks, run on the highway during the fruit season. But due to the current condition of the road, only 700 to 1000 vehicles are able to pass.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for highlighting the deep interest of the boys and girls of the state in ‘Mann Ki Baat’. He said that there is no shortage of talent among the youth, but they definitely lack opportunities.

CM Omar Abdullah wrote on the social media platform X, “Thank you for highlighting deep interest in all sports of boys and girls of Jammu and Kashmir. PM Modi ji does not lack talent or enthusiasm among the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, unfortunately he lacks opportunities and performances. ”

Thank you for highlighting the keen interest the boys & girls of j&K have all the sports @narendramodi Ji. The Youth of J&K Don’t Lack for Talent or Enthusiasm, Unfortunately They Lack Opportunity & Exposure. Your mention of their sporting Professes will certainly add to their… https://t.co/wqdi2kjmi

– Omar abdullah (@omarabdullah) August 31, 2025

The mention of sportsmanship will increase the enthusiasm of youth- Omar Abdullah

He further wrote, “The mention of the sportsmanship of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir will definitely increase their enthusiasm. I hope that the corporate world will also use its corporate social responsibility (CSR) fund to help in the development of the infrastructure of sports in Jammu and Kashmir.

What did PM Modi say in ‘Mann Ki Baat’?

PM Narendra Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ praised the enthusiasm of sports among the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the first day-night cricket match held in Pulwama and ‘Khelo India Water Sports’ filled the youth. These events not only promoted the game, but also gave an opportunity to bring new talents at the local level.

Referring to the first day night cricket match held in Pulwama, he said, “Thousands of people enjoyed the match at a stadium in Pulwama. There was a time when it was difficult to think so, but now our country is changing.

Heavy rains continue in Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, on Tuesday (August 26), a cloudburst in Doda caused havoc. Three people died and 15 houses were damaged in the accident. Rescue operations are being carried out in the area. This has been confirmed by DC Harvinder Singh of Doda. The affected area is not well by road and has to travel 40–50 minutes to reach there, which has increased the challenges of the rescue operation.

10th and 11th examination postponed- JKBOSE

All the examinations of class 10th and 11th to be held on August 27 have been postponed. Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) said that information about the new date will be given separately.

It has been raining for three days

He told that there has been continuous rain for three days, it received a lot of rain last night. Clouds in two places and clouds in repair. Three feet bridge damage has taken place. The Chenab river is above danger.

The Doda commissioner said on X that the traffic on NH-244 (Doda-Kishtwar) on the jungle-wise drain has come to a complete standstill due to continuous rains, landslides and falling stones, as a part of the road has been washed away. There is an appeal to the people to avoid travel till reinstatement.

Meanwhile, CM Omar Abdullah held a review meeting. He said that the situation is serious, keeping an eye on themselves.

Umar Abdullah will visit Jammu

Omar Abdullah said, “The situation is very serious in many parts of Jammu. I will personally go from the next flight from Srinagar to Jammu to monitor the situation. Meanwhile, instructions have been issued to provide additional funds to the Deputy Commissioners (DCS) to meet emergency restoration work and other requirements.

At the same time, Union Minister Jitendra Singh and BJP MP from Udhampur Jitendra Singh said that he just spoke to DC Harvinder Singh of Doda. According to him, sudden floods have been reported in Charava area of ​​Khalasa. No casualties have been reported due to this sudden flood so far. The administration is keeping an eye on the situation and my office is being given regular updates.

In view of heavy rains, the administration of Jammu region has issued helpline numbers to deal with the emergency.

District Wise Helpline Numbers

For emergency please contact the following numbers: https://t.co/an6qefezue pic.twitter.com/svliiq8cib

– Divisional Commissioner Jammu (@divomjammu) August 26, 2025

Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra stopped

Mata Vaishno Devi’s journey has been stopped due to bad weather. The Meteorological Department said that a red warning has been issued on 26 August 2025 for the Jammu region. There is a possibility of extremely heavy rainfall in some places.

Between 08:30 am and 01:00 pm, there has been record rain in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir-

Samba: 136.0 mm
Burmal (Kathua): 97.5 mm
Jammu (Jammu): 93.0 mm
Bhadarwah (Doda): 92.0 mm
Reasi: 84.0 mm

The officer told at 10:30 in the morning that in the next 40 hours in Jammu division, there is a forecast of moderate to heavy rainfall. The water level of Basantar, Tawi and Chenab rivers is currently at the warning level. As a precaution, residents and tourists are given strict advice to stay away from river edges and flood potential areas.

There was devastation in Chashoti

On August 14, several houses were swept away due to cloudburst in Kishtwar in Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir and at least 65 people died.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has repeated the demand for full state status again. He said that we hope from the Supreme Court that when this case comes, the court will set a time limit and we will soon get back the status of the state.

National Conference leader Abdullah said that it is unfortunate that the Supreme Court is not ready to hear the case before October 10. Omar Abdullah said, “We hoped that the Indian government would restore us the status of full state as soon as possible. The day our government took charge, we passed a resolution for restoration.”

The issue raised in front of PM Modi- CM

The CM claimed that, in his first meeting with Prime Minister Modi, I handed him a copy of the proposal. We were hopeful and showed patience, but we got nothing but waiting on this issue. “

Omar Abdullah said, “He is the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir today, as the Supreme Court had directed the Center to hold elections within the stipulated time, but unfortunately the Supreme Court did not set any time-limit to restore state status.”

What did Omar Abdullah say on Mehbooba Mufti’s performance?

On the release of political prisoners and other issues, Omar Abdullah said that he should put his side before the Union Home Minister, who control the law and order of Jammu and Kashmir.

Omar Abdullah said, “We all know that all aspects of security of Jammu and Kashmir are seen directly from New Delhi. I will ask Mehbooba Mufti to go to Delhi and meet the Home Minister and make them aware of the situation. No matter how concerned we are about the welfare of political prisoners, we cannot do anything.”

Case in Supreme Court

Let us know that on August 14, a petition demanding full state status was heard in the Supreme Court. During this time, the apex court had asked the central government to file a written reply on the petitions in 8 weeks. Also, during the hearing, Chief Justice BR Gawai said that the ground truth cannot be expected while considering this matter. We have to remember what kind of incident took place in Pahalgam a few days ago.

In August 2019, the central government removed Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir and divided 2 union territories to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Tulbul navigation project: In Jammu and Kashmir, the statement of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah regarding Tulbul Navigation Project has created a political controversy. Former Chief Minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said that it is inhuman and unfortunate to make weapons like water required and lifeless.

Mufti shared Omar Abdullah’s post on X on Friday and wrote, “Amidst the ongoing tension in India and Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is very unfortunate to revive the Tulbul Navigation Project. At a time when both countries have returned from the verge of complete war, innocent people lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir is suffering the brunt of destruction and immense suffering, such statements are not only irresponsible, but also dangerously inflammatory. ”

People of Jammu and Kashmir are entitled to peace- Mehbooba Mufti

He said, “Our people are entitled to peace like any other person in the country. Making weapons of essential and life -giving things like water is not only inhuman, but also the risk of making bilateral matter international. ”

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s Call to Revive the Tulbul Navigation Project Amid Ongoing Tensions Between India & Pakistan is Deeply Unfortunate. At a time when bot counts have just stepped back from the brink of a full-fledged war- with Jammu and kashmir bearing the brunt… https://t.co/lzrvahiukq

– Mehbooba Mufti (@Mehboobamufti) May 16, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah shared the video on the social media platform X on Thursday (May 15), “Wular Lake in North Kashmir. The civil work you are watching in the video is Tulbul navigation barrage. It was started in the early 1980s, but had to leave it under the pressure of Pakistan citing the Indus Water Treaty.

Omar Abdullah said, “Now that the Indus Water Standards” have been temporarily suspended “, will we be able to resume this project. This will give us the benefit of getting permission to use Jhelum for navigation. This will also improve the power generation of downstream power projects, especially in winter. ‘

Operation Sindoor: India took revenge for the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. Due to this, the Pakistani Army is constantly firing on the Line of Control. In this, 10 citizens died. After this, Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha were present in this meeting. Shah has asked to ensure that the citizen population living on the border should be transported to safe places. Bunkers should be prepared for emergency conditions.

On the firing being done by Pakistan, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that we have talked to all the DCs, where the civilian will need to be removed, they will be removed. This is not a game in our hands.

Started from there- Omar Abdullah

CM said, “It started in Pahalgam, where 26 innocent people were killed. Then the central government said that we will answer this. Will give in your own way. The way to answer was that we did not take action on civil and military bases in Pakistan, targeted the terrorists. But firing is being done by Pakistan. Our citizens are being targeted. ”

Omar Abdullah said, “Started from there, did not start from here. If people had not been killed like this in Pahalgam, then this day does not come. We were living comfortably, tourism was dominated. There was peace on the Line of Control. We do not have the situation made. None of our wanted war, influenced Jammu and Kashmir whatever attack in Jammu and Kashmir earlier. We would like the situation to be cured again, first Pakistan will have to calm the gun, then the gun will not run from here.

There was a terrorist attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. 26 people died in this attack. After this, the army demolished 9 terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir by air strike on Wednesday (May 7).