Srinagar, May 29 -- Says J&K statehood talks still alive; raised it at recent NITI Aayog meeting; pitches for opening of local picnic spots, asks Education Minister to encourage educational institutions to encourage picnicking of students

Gulmarg: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that holding back-to-back meetings at tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam is an effort to instill public confidence and encourage people to visit Kashmir.

The Chief Minister made these remarks while chairing a high-level meeting in Gulmarg to assess the functioning of various departments.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakeena Itoo, Javed Ahmad Rana, Javed Ahmed Dar, Satish Sharma, Advisor to the ...