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Jammu, Mar 31: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Tuesday termed the withdrawal of security from legislators and party offices a matter of serious concern that requires immediate attention, cautioning that such decisions must not be taken casually. He described the withdrawal of security following an assassination attempt on former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah as "very unfortunate." The Speaker noted that the issue has been under discussion for the past few days and should be taken very seriously by the concerned authorities. He underlined that security should be provided strictly in accordance with established norms and regulations, pointing out that there exists a categorisation system at the national level for such arrangements. "The message of this House is loud and clear, and the concerned authorities should review such decisions and assess situations where there is genuine apprehension and need for security. Given the current circumstances, we must remain vigilant and cannot take such matters casually. We have to understand that the past incidents cannot be ignored and must guide present decisions. We have to keep in mind what we have suffered in the past," he remarked. He further observed that arbitrary decisions regarding the provision or withdrawal of security do not hold merit. "This is the supreme House, and the concerns raised here must be taken with utmost seriousness," he concluded. Earlier, legislators held discussions on the security issue and called for immediate intervention by the concerned authorities. MLAs who spoke on the issue included Justice Hasnain Masoodi, Nazir Khan Gurezi, Nizamuddin Bhat, Surjit Singh Slathia, Salman Sagar, Sajad Gani Lone, Javed Hassan Beg, and Rafiq Naik.
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said the Centre should hold talks with the people of Ladakh to address their aspirations, and warned that if a void is left in the border state, someone else will try to fill it. A day after Leh witnessed violence over statehood demands, Abdullah emphasised that Ladakh is a sensitive area. "I want to tell the government that it (Ladakh) is a border state. China is lurking, they have occupied land. It is time to resolve it quickly. The government should hold talks and resolve it," Abdullah told reporters here. Asked about th ...Read More >
The Leh region - where the violence broke out - is sandwiched between India, China and Pakistan. It is dominated by the Buddhist community, who for decades have demanded a separate region for its people. Meanwhile, the Muslim-majority Kargil district wants to be integrated with Indian-administered Kashmir. Since 2019, both communities have joined together in demanding the restoration of statehood, along with greater autonomy which would give them job quotas. It's not clear what sparked Wednesda ...Read More >
Srinagar: J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah completed a year in office on Thursday, his tenure defined by "quiet shawl diplomacy" and joining marathons as he appeared to walk in lockstep with the Centre.Omar has kept his National Conference (NC) intact while sidelining Congress and now his father, NC president Farooq Abdullah, keeping him out of Rajya Sabha elections to four seats from J&K slated next week.The CM has directed political heat towards lieutenant-governor (LG) Manoj Sinha and J&K BJP functionaries through deputy CM Surinder Chaudhary, while avoiding confrontation with the Centre.On ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 13 (PTI) Prominent leaders, including from ruling and opposition parties, were placed under "house arrest" in Srinagar on Sunday to prevent them from visiting the martyrs' graveyard to pay tributes to the 22 people killed by the Dogra army in 1931, a move termed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as "blatantly undemocratic". The detentions, which were not officially confirmed by police or the administration, were widely reported by leaders who posted videos and pictures showing their gates locked or blocked by security personnel to stop them from going to the Naqshband Sahib Martyr ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Friday expressed heartfelt prayers for peace and relief for the people of the valley amid ongoing challenges. Speaking with reporters after Friday prayers at Hazratbal in Srinagar, he extended his sympathies to Muslims suffering in Gaza and other conflict zones worldwide, invoking blessings for all Muslims and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. "May Allah relieve the people of Jammu and Kashmi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A day after violent clashes in Ladakh, Opposition parties urged the Centre on Thursday to engage with the people of Ladakh to address their concerns, warning that if a void is left in the border state, someone else would try to fill it. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah warned that Ladakh is sensitive and held the Centre responsible for the current situation. "Hold talks, don't talk about holding talks. The leaders in Delhi are responsible for the current situation. They kept them busy with talks that lacked substance. The youth are feeling let down. The government sho ...Read More >
Budgam, Oct 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday accompanied National Conference Budgam Assembly by-election candidate Agha Syed Mehmood to the nomination filing. Speaking to the reporters outside the venue, J-K CM Omar Abdullah admitted that he never wanted to contest the election on two seats, one of which was the Budgam Assembly constituency, which he vacated later, necessitating a by-election. Omar Abdullah extended his complete faith in Agha Syed Mehmood for the bypoll, scheduled for November 11. "We hope Agha Mehmood will get a resounding win from here. Farooq ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 06: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. They expressed hope that the revered occasion brings peace and prosperity to the region. Dr Farooq Abdullah National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the people on Eid-ul-Adha, wishing them peace, prosperity and unity. In his message, Dr Abdullah reflected on the profound significance of the day, saying, "As the Muslim Ummah comes together in celebration of Eid-ul-Azha, I extend my warmest greetings to ever ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 13: Both the ruling and the opposition leaders, including Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah, former chief minister and People's Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti, former ministers Chowdry Ramzan, Altaf Bukhari, Sajad Lone, and MLAs across the political spectrum were placed under house arrest on Sunday. Though the Police or the J&K administration did not officially confirm the house arrests, political leaders across Kashmir took to social media platforms and posted videos and pictures showing locked gates of their residences or security personnel stopping them from ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: A defiant Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday scaled the gates of the Naqshband Sahib graveyard to pay tributes to the 22 people killed by the Dogra army on July 13, 1931. The dramatic scene unfolded a day after Abdullah and several leaders of the National Conference and opposition parties were put under house arrest to prevent them from going to the graveyard to mark Martyrs' Day. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah took an autorickshaw from the Khanyar crossing to the martyrs memorial while Minister for Education Sakina Ittoo surprised everyone by r ...Read More >
Baramulla, Aug 3: In a major development that has created panic among the leaseholders of Gulmarg, the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) has directed immediate eviction and takeover of the famous Nedous Hotel in Gulmarg, following long-standing legal proceedings over its occupancy status. The move comes after the dismissal of the Special Leave Petition (SLP No 28599/2018) by the Supreme Court of India and the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir's order dated September 6, 2018 (OWP No 847/2015). Acting on the judicial directions, Chief Executive Officer, GDA, Tariq Hussain, has formally written ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 4 (ANI): Amid reports of the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled for August 7 at Rahul Gandhi's residence in Delhi, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday confirmed that party chief Uddhav Thackeray has been invited and will attend the meeting. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said, "On 7th August, there is a meeting of the INDIA bloc. Rahul Gandhi has extended an invitation for it. He has personally called up everyone and extended an invitation." Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, August 04, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Monday Lucky Draw Res ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 14 (ANI): After a massive cloudburst on Thursday triggered a flash flood in the Chashoti area of Jammu and Kashmir Kishtwar, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take the issue of global warming very seriously as these incidents have become common in hilly areas. Speaking to the media, Abdullah termed the incident very unfortunate. I would like to tell the Prime Minister to take the issue of global warming very seriously. This has become very common in hilly areas. One or the other method will have to ...Read More >
The rift became more pronounced after the NC unilaterally announced its three Rajya Sabha candidates and offered the fourth seat -- deemed unwinnable -- to the Congress. This, according to Congress leaders, contradicted earlier assurances given to their top leadership and further widened the rift between the two coalition partners. Speaking to the media on Monday, J&K Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra stated that the NC's recent conduct has cast doubt on its commitment to the INDIA bloc. He ...Read More >
The upcoming autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is poised for intense discussions. Key matters such as statehood, reservation policy, and daily wage workers' regularization will dominate. The assembly will also vote on four Rajya Sabha seats, and the opposition plans to challenge the National Conference on various topics. The autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is anticipated to be contentious, with key issues like statehood and the reservation policy taking center sta ...Read More >
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and JKNC President Farooq Abdullah has strongly criticised the way authorities managed the explosive that caused the Nowgam police station blast, calling the handling "our mistake". His remarks come amid rising concerns over procedural lapses and public anxiety following the fatal explosion, which claimed 9 lives and caused severe damage to residential structures surrounding the incident site. Abdullah said, "This is our mistake, those who understand this ...Read More >
The J-K Assembly's autumn session opened with heated exchanges over the role of former governor Satya Pal Malik in the 2019 Article 370 abrogation. While some MLAs defended Malik, others criticized his actions, leading to a debate on respecting the deceased versus assessing their public service. The opening day of the autumn session of J-K Assembly witnessed heated exchanges during obituary references, as the National Conference and the opposition BJP traded barbs over the role of former governo ...Read More >
The Chief Minister said he would continue to raise the issue of statehood. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Sinha accused Omar Abdullah of misleading people on statehood * The Lt Governor stated that the elected government has all powers and should work for public welfare now * Omar Abdullah criticised the Lt Governor over the Pahalgam terror attack and security responsibility Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mo ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 9 (ANI): Following the violent protest at Kerala University, a case has been registered against 27 activists of the ruling CPM's Students Federation of India (SFI), including its state secretary P S Sanjeev, who has been named the prime accused, police said. The case also names 1,000 identifiable protesters who have been accused of damaging public property, forcibly entering the university campus, and assaulting police and university staff, police said on Tuesday. Also Read | Nobel Peace Prize 2025: From Mahatma Gandhi to Jawaharlal Nehru, Check Full ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 14: A day after Jammu and Kashmir observed Martyrs' Day amid curbs and political restrictions, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, along with senior party leaders, are on their way to Mazaar-e-Shuhada in Srinagar to pay homage to the martyrs of July 13, 1931. The top JKNC leadership is expected to offer prayers and floral tributes at the historic graveyard, reaffirming the party's deep-rooted commitment to the legacy of those who laid down their lives fighting autocratic rule. The move comes a day after po ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 14 (PTI) A defiant Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday scaled the gates of the Naqshband Sahib graveyard to pay tributes to the 22 people killed by the Dogra army on July 13, 1931. The dramatic scene unfolded a day after Abdullah and several leaders of the National Conference and opposition parties were put under house arrest to prevent them from going to the graveyard to mark Martyrs' Day. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah took an autorickshaw from the Khanyar crossing to the martyrs memorial while Minister for Education Sakina Ittoo surprised ...Read More >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said five marlas of land will be provided to each flood-affected family rendered homeless to allow them to reconstruct their dwelling units. Abdullah announced while interacting with residents of Duggain village in Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, whose houses and livelihoods were severely impacted by the recent flooding, an official press release informed. It said earlier, he conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in the district, accompanied by Bani MLA Rameshwar Singh. Assuring people of all possible assistance, Abdullah ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 19 (PTI) People's Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Sunday said the Public Safety Act (PSA) is a draconian law that has been used with impunity by all chief ministers and governors of Jammu and Kashmir. While reacting to a post by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, the MLA from Handwara said the PSA was not repealed by any government in Jammu and Kashmir when they were in a position to do so. "They never repealed this draconian law when they could. They never will," he said. "The PSA is a draconian law. It has been used with impunity by all Kashmiri chief ministers and all go ...Read More >
Srinagar: The political fallout from Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir deepened on Saturday as Peoples Conference (PC) Chairman Sajad Gani Lone accused the National Conference (NC) of striking a "secret understanding" with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah claimed his party had been "betrayed" by known faces within the political fold. Speaking at a press conference in Srinagar, Lone lashed out at both the NC and the government's reservation policy, alleging that Kashmiris were being systematically excluded from government jobs. "This government has ...Read More >
Jammu, Nov 3 (PTI) Amid scenes of jubilation, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday received an enthusiastic welcome from the people here as the historic 'Darbar Move' tradition resumed after a hiatus of four years. The tradition involves shifting the J&K capital and administrative offices from Srinagar to Jammu in the winter and vice versa in the summer. Walking from his official residence to Raghunath Bazar en route to the Civil Secretariat, Abdullah was greeted by surging crowds along the Residency Road, where traders and citizens showered flower petals on him. Sweets w ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 2 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) President Farooq Abdullah claimed that Muslims are feeling unsafe and stated that there is no discrimination based on religion, as guaranteed by the Constitution. The former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir also said that the government should treat Muslims without any discrimination. "...There is no doubt that Muslims are feeling unsafe. I will ask the govt of India to stop that. 24 crore Muslims cannot be thrown into the ocean. They (the govt) should treat Muslims equally, there is no di ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jan 10 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said it was the responsibility of the Congress to keep the INDIA bloc intact as it was the largest party in the opposition alliance. Raut's statement came in the backdrop of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's remarks expressing dismay over the lack of clarity on INDIA bloc leadership and agenda, and saying the alliance should be wound up if it was meant only for the 2024 parliamentary elections. "If the alliance partners feel the INDIA bloc was only for the Lok Sabha polls and doesn't exist now, the Congress is t ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastrinagar. Dr Lad said he's seen at least three children admitted for dengue this week, with all of the ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC), People's Democratic Front (PDF), and Jamaat-e-Islami-backed Justice and Development Front (JDF) on Monday announced the formation of People's Alliance for Change (PAC), with an aim "to raise the issues of common masses, including restoration of the constitutional position that existed before August 5, 2019". The alliance formation was announced at JKPC president Sajad Gani Lone's official residence here in the presence of PDF president Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, JDF president Shamim Ahmad Thokar and former minister Abdul Gani Vakil. "PAC is ...Read More >
NC has fielded its Jammu District Development Council member Shamim Begum as its candidate for the bypoll Jammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference on Monday fielded its Jammu District Development Council (DDC) member Shamim Begum for the by-election to the Nagrota Assembly constituency, which is going to polls along with Budgam on November 11. This followed the Congress party's decision to stay away from the by-election, leaving the Nagrota seat to its ally, National Conference, in an eff ...Read More >