J-K News: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah shared updates from an unexpected road trip from Srinagar to Jammu after his scheduled flight was canceled due to poor visibility at Jammu airport on Sunday. Airport officials reported that a total of eleven flights were canceled on Sunday due to dense fog, with an additional flight canceled for technical reasons. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Abdullah explained, Poor visibility in Jammu meant a sudden, last-minute, road trip. Nothing flew in to or out from Jammu yesterday (Sunday), so I had to saddle up and take the road to the winter capital.Omar shares videos from the JourneyThe chief minister shared three videos, providing glimpses of his convoy journeying from Srinagar to Jammu on Sunday. His road trip marked his first official visit to the civil secretariat in Jammu since assuming office on October 16. Abdullah was greeted warmly by government staff upon his arrival at the secretariat at 10 a.m., where his presence underscored the states transition to winter operations in Jammu.Poor visibility in Jammu meant a sudden, last minute, road trip. Nothing flew in to or out from Jammu yesterday so I had to saddle up & take the road to the winter capital. pic.twitter.com/gyHVymasDY— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) November 11, 2024Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah shared updates from an unexpected road trip from Srinagar to Jammu after his scheduled flight was canceled due to poor visibility at Jammu airport on Sunday. Airport officials reported that a total of eleven flights were canceled on Sunday due to dense fog, with an additional flight canceled for technical reasons. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Abdullah explained, Poor visibility in Jammu meant a sudden, last-minute, road trip. Nothing flew in to or out from Jammu yesterday (Sunday), so I had to saddle up and take the road to the winter capital.The chief minister shared three videos, providing glimpses of his convoy journeying from Srinagar to Jammu on Sunday. His road trip marked his first official visit to the civil secretariat in Jammu since assuming office on October 16. Abdullah was greeted warmly by government staff upon his arrival at the secretariat at 10 a.m., where his presence underscored the states transition to winter operations in Jammu.Flight Operations Resume Amid Poor VisibilityAlthough flight operations were back to normal on Monday morning, Abdullah expressed doubt early in the day about improved visibility, noting, Looking at the visibility from the balcony of the official residence, I dont think flights will be operating any time soon today either. You can barely see the sun in the haze. The weather conditions had momentarily disrupted travel plans but did not prevent the chief minister from reaching Jammu to commence winter administrative duties.Looking at the visibility from the balcony of the official residence I dont think flights will be operating any time soon today either. You can barely see the sun in the haze. pic.twitter.com/pOByFDsnWp— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) November 11, 2024Government Transition to Winter HeadquartersIn line with recent instructions from the state administration, senior bureaucrats and departmental heads have shifted to Jammu for the winter months. This seasonal migration is not part of the Darbar Move, a 149-year-old tradition that was formally ended on June 30. Previously, the government functioned biannually from two capitals—Srinagar during summer and Jammu in winter. Approximately 8,000-9,000 employees, along with vital documents, moved twice yearly between the capitals to maintain this arrangement. While the National Conference party had earlier indicated intentions to uphold the tradition, the current winter setup sees the chief minister and his cabinet stationed in Jammu, though they will continue to travel to other parts of the union territory as necessary.Although flight operations were back to normal on Monday morning, Abdullah expressed doubt early in the day about improved visibility, noting, Looking at the visibility from the balcony of the official residence, I dont think flights will be operating any time soon today either. You can barely see the sun in the haze. The weather conditions had momentarily disrupted travel plans but did not prevent the chief minister from reaching Jammu to commence winter administrative duties.Government Transition to Winter HeadquartersIn line with recent instructions from the state administration, senior bureaucrats and departmental heads have shifted to Jammu for the winter months. This seasonal migration is not part of the Darbar Move, a 149-year-old tradition that was formally ended on June 30. Previously, the government functioned biannually from two capitals—Srinagar during summer and Jammu in winter.Approximately 8,000-9,000 employees, along with vital documents, moved twice yearly between the capitals to maintain this arrangement. While the National Conference party had earlier indicated intentions to uphold the tradition, the current winter setup sees the chief minister and his cabinet stationed in Jammu, though they will continue to travel to other parts of the union territory as necessary.
