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Bhubaneswar, April 9: Senior Biju Janata Dal leader Dr Sasmit Patra has tendered his resignation from the post of Parliamentary Party leader of the BJD in the Rajya Sabha. The party supremo and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday accepted Patra's resignation. "President Biju Janata Dal Shri. Naveen Patnaik has accepted the resignation of Dr Sasmit Patra, MP, as leader of the BJD parliamentary party, Rajya Sabha, today," according to an official party statement. BJD MP Sasmit Patra R ...Read More >
The former J&K chief minister said they want peace as many people from the country, especially from J&K, work in Arab countries. "We are worried about the plight of the people who work there and earn a livelihood. We want the war to stop," he added. Abdullah, who was a Union minister in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh-led cabinet between 2009 and 2014, expressed hope that India would play its part to diffuse the tensions. To a question about the US reportedly accepting Iran's 10-point proposal, ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 8: National Conference president and former Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah, today welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, saying that war is not a solution and warned that a prolonged conflict could have pushed the world towards a deeper global crisis. Click here to watch video Speaking to reporters here, the National Conference chief said dialogue remained the only viable path to peace, "war is not the solution to anything". "I would like to thank God tha ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 08: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, calling it a timely step that has eased global tensions after a 40-day conflict. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in a post on X, questioned the outcome of the conflict, asking what the United States had achieved despite weeks of confrontation. He pointed out that key routes like the Strait of Hormuz were already functional before the conflict, raising concerns ...Read More >
Srinagar: Political parties in Kashmir welcomed the ceasefire, stating that this should lead to a permanent resolution that will ensure regional and world peace. Soon after the news spread, celebrations were reported from many areas in Kashmir. Locals termed it "a major victory of truth". They burst firecrackers and took out processions holding Iranian flags. Celebrations were reported from Budgam, Magam and other areas of the Valley. Also Read: Heavy showers may lead to flash floods, landslid ...Read More >
Srinagar: In a striking appeal for global harmony, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, stressing that dialogue remains the only viable path forward as wars have never yielded lasting solutions. NC patron told reporters in Srinagar that he was grateful both nations had "found the courage to sit across the table," adding that the conflict had shaken the entire world. "War has never been a solution, and it will never be. I congr ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 1 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday criticised Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha over the removal of security for MLAs in the state following the Ganderbal encounter, calling the situation a "joke of democracy." Speaking to reporters, Choudhary alleged that MLA security is being provided on a selective basis. He questioned the DGP about the Ganderbal encounter, asking whether the situation in the state is truly ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 31: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Tuesday expressed serious concern over the continued delay in restoring full fledged statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. While meeting party functionaries at his residence, Dr Farooq described the prolonged postponement of this constitutional right as deeply unfortunate and warned that it risks eroding public trust in democratic institutions. He emphasized that the restoration of full statehood, long assured b ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Mar 31: NC president, Dr. Farooq Abdullah expressed serious concern over the continued delay in restoring the full-fledged Statehood to J&K. During a meeting of party functionaries at his residence today, Farooq described the prolonged postponement of this constitutional right as deeply unfortunate and warned that it risks eroding of public trust in democratic institutions. He emphasized that the restoration of full Statehood, long assured by the Government of India, is not concessio ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The withdrawal of security of several legislators and politicians rocked the J&K Assembly on Tuesday after the governing National Conference (NC) raised the issue and flayed the LG administration for the removal of security at its headquarters in Srinagar, Nawai Subha, even after a recent attack on party president Farooq Abdullah, saying the move risked the lives of its leader and MLAs.Police and security in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir fall under lieutenant governor Manoj ...Read More >
The NC veteran was attacked by 63-year-old Kamal Singh Jamwal during a wedding reception at Greater Kailash locality here on March 11. Abdullah had a miraculous escape when Jamwal opened fire from point-blank while the politician was leaving the function. Members from NC, Congress, PDP, BJP, CPI (M), People's Conference besides independents condemned the assassination bid in unequivocal terms. While some of the members from NC demanded that the attacker be declared a "terrorist", others demande ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The withdrawal of security of several legislators and politicians rocked the J&K Assembly on Tuesday after the governing National Conference (NC) raised the issue and flayed the LG administration for the removal of security at its headquarters in Srinagar, Nawai Subha, even after a recent attack on party president Farooq Abdullah, saying the move risked the lives of its leader and MLAs.Police and security in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir fall under lieutenant governor Manoj ...Read More >
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 ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday voiced strong concern over the recent withdrawal of security cover from the ruling National Conference (NC) headquarters in Srinagar, calling the decision "poorly timed" and "difficult to justify" given the region's sensitive security climate. Speaking to reporters outside the Legislative Assembly in Jammu, he said the removal of protection from the 'Nawai Subh' complex - the NC headquarters- had raised serious questions, parti ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: A fortnight after assassination attempt on National Conference president and three-time former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, the security of ruling NC office in Srinagar has been withdrawn. J&K Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather remarked that, "If people raising the flag of country are not safe, then unfortunately the flag will not be safe." Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told reporters outside the Assembly complex in Jammu that security of the party's office at Na ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 31 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday condemned the decision to strip the National Conference (NC) headquarters of security, calling the move "incomprehensible" given that it comes less than a month after an assassination attempt on party president Farooq Abdullah. The comments of Omar Abdullah came after a heated half-an-hour discussion in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly with Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather demanding that authorities either declare J&K "risk-f ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 31 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday termed the withdrawal of security cover from the National Conference (NC) headquarters in Srinagar a "matter of great concern" and questioned the administration's timing, particularly weeks after a security scare involving party president Dr Farooq Abdullah. Describing the removal of the security detail from the 'Nawai Subh' office as troubling, CM Omar said the earlier incident should have prompted an extension of securi ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 30: National Conference (NC) President and former chief Minister, Farooq Abdullah, on Monday pleaded "not guilty" to the charges in the case of alleged fund misappropriation in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). As the case came up at around 2:30 pm, the 88-year-old former chief minister appeared through virtual mode before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar, Tabassum, who read out the contents of the CBI's chargesheet to him. When the court asked Abdu ...Read More >
Srinagar- National Conference (NC) president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Monday pleaded not guilty to the charges of alleged fund misappropriation in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). The three-time Chief Minister appeared through virtual mode before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar, Ms Tabassum, who formally read out the contents of the chargesheet filed by CBI against him. Farooq Abdullah responded in the affirmative when asked by the court whether the contents of t ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday condemned the "unjust and illegal war imposed on Iran" and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his influence to end the war in the interest of humanity. He made the statement in the Legislative Assembly as the Leader of the House after several National Conference MLAs pressed for it, even as BJP legislators maintained that the Iran crisis is an international issue and does not fall in the domain of the House. "On behalf of myse ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Mar 30: National Conference president and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah today pleaded before the court that he is not guilty of charges of fund misappropriation in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). Abdullah appeared through virtual mode before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar today. The Presiding Officer of the court formally read out the contents of the charge sheet filed by CBI against him. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "N ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 30 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday rejected by voice vote a private member's bill by a BJP MLA for the protection and restoration of temples, including those encroached during militancy, in Jammu and Kashmir, with Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary citing existing safeguards. Choudhary said Jammu and Kashmir's strength lies in its tradition of communal harmony and equal respect for all religions, asserting that successive governments, including the present dispensati ...Read More >
Srinagar, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) A court in Srinagar, on Thursday, issued a non-bailable warrant against former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) President, Farooq Abdullah, in the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case. Official sources said here that the Srinagar Chief Judicial Magistrate court has rejected the plea of Farooq Abdullah seeking exemption from personal appearance and issued a non-bailable warrant against him in the JKCA scam case. The matt ...Read More >
Speaking to reporters in Jammu, Abdullah said: "I received a call from the Union home minister who asked about my well-being and assured me that they would investigate the matter thoroughly. The inquiry is essential." Thought it was firecracker The attack occurred at 10.10pm on Wednesday at the Royal Park wedding venue in Jammu's Greater Kailash area. Recounting the narrow escape, Abdullah said he was exiting the venue when he heard a sharp noise. "I thought it was the sound of a firecracker. ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 12 (PTI) A court here on Thursday remanded a man who allegedly made an assassination attempt on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah to five-day police custody for questioning. The 63-year-old accused, Kamal Singh Jamwal, was produced in the city court amid tight security. Police sought his custody stating that further interrogation was necessary to ascertain the motive behind the attack and to verify whether the accused had any links with any organisation or individual. T ...Read More >
Srinagar, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) A court in Srinagar, on Thursday, issued a non-bailable warrant against former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) President, Farooq Abdullah, in the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case. Official sources said here that the Srinagar Chief Judicial Magistrate court has rejected the plea of Farooq Abdullah seeking exemption from personal appearance and issued a non-bailable warrant against him in the JKCA scam case. The matt ...Read More >
Srinagar: A court in Srinagar rejected the exemption pleas of two accused, including National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, on Thursday in connection with the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and ordered the issuance of non-bailable warrants for their failure to appear. The order was passed by the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar during the hearing in the case titled CBI versus Mohammad Saleem Kh ...Read More >
JKCA scam case: The order was passed by the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Srinagar during the hearing scheduled for framing of charges in the case today. A court in Srinagar on Thursday issued a non-bailable warrant against former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah after rejecting an exemption application filed on his behalf in connection with the JKCA 'scam' case investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The case will now be taken up again on March 30 ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 12 (PTI) A local court on Thursday issued a non-bailable warrant against former chief minister Farooq Abdullah in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case. Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar Tabassum issued the warrants even as Abdullah failed to appear in court either in person or online. The magistrate also rejected Abdullah's plea seeking an exemption from appearance before the court. The court also rejected an exemption application of another accused, Manzo ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Mar 12 (PTI) Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday condemned the attack on National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah. Abdullah, 88, had a narrow escape when a gunman allegedly opened fire at him from behind while he was leaving a marriage function at Greater Kailash on the outskirts of Jammu on Wednesday night. "It is an incident that raises concern. By the grace of God, he had a narrow escape," Hooda told reporter ...Read More >
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