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Gulchain Singh Charak, former minister and president of Dogra Sadar Sabha J&K, who spearheaded the campaign for preservation of Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex, passed away on Friday, at the age of 83, after a prolonged illness . He is survived by his wife Surekha Charak, two sons--Dr Samar Dev Singh Charak, Gambhir Dev Singh Charak and two daughters. "My father passed away due to lung infection. We had shifted him to PGI Chandigarh on August 29 and he was under treatment. However, Charak Sahib ...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 >
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 ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah reached out Thursday to PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti ahead of Rajya Sabha (RS) elections in J&K next week, seeking support for the governing party's candidate for one of four seats that his ally Congress chose not to contest, terming it "weak". Mehbooba responded by asking NC to back some PDP-submitted bills in the assembly, including one against settlers' eviction."Farooq Sahib called me and asked for support. I told him we have submitted ...Read More >
Srinagar- "This is a five-year government; if you want to judge us by our manifesto, judge us after five years," Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said. Omar defended the performance of the National Conference-led government as it completed one year in office, emphasizing that the people should evaluate the administration after its full five-year term. Addressing a press conference, Omar said the government has worked to the best of its ability under challenging circumstances in the Union Territory ...Read More >
JAMMU, Oct 16: BJP national general secretary, Tarun Chugh today lashed out at Omar Abullah's NC-Congress alliance Government which completed its one year in office, calling it a regime of deception and false promises. Chugh said that the NC leadership, Omar and Farooq Abdullah misled the people of Jammu and Kashmir with tall guarantees during the 2024 Assembly elections but failed to deliver even the basic commitments. He pointed out that the promise of 12 free LPG cylinders to poor households ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday indicated that it will consider supporting the National Conference (NC) in the Rajya Sabha polls if they back their MLAs' private member bills in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. Speaking to reporters here, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti revealed that NC chief Farooq Abdullah had called her to request support for his party's candidates. Mufti said she told Abdullah that while the PDP's senior leadership would discuss the matter, she emphas ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 16 (PTI) The Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday indicated that it will consider supporting the National Conference (NC) in the Rajya Sabha polls if they back their MLAs' private member bills in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. Speaking to reporters here, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti revealed that NC chief Farooq Abdullah had called her to request support for his party's candidates. Mehbooba said she told Abdullah that while the PDP's senior leadership would discuss the ma ...Read More >
The Bharatiya Janata Party has named three candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Sat Pal Sharma, Ali Mohammed Mir, and Rakesh Mahajan are the chosen nominees. Elections for four vacant seats are scheduled for October 24. Srinagar: The BJP on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including its Jammu and Kashmir president Sat Pal Sharma, for the elections to four Rajya Sabha seats in the Union Territory. The two other candidates are Ali Mohammed Mir and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) It is ironic that Pakistan, which calls Kashmir its "jugular vein", has unleashed a reign of terror in the illegally occupied part of India's union territory. Innocent civilians are being mercilessly killed, communication lines have been cut, and their tales of horror are deliberately suppressed. Yet, videos emerging from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have exposed the falsehood Islamabad has been peddling since 1947. They have also unmasked those who, for dec ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Dr Farooq Abdullah, Monday extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu & Kashmir and to all those across the globe who admire the region for its unmatched natural beauty and rich cultural heritage on the occasion of World Tourism Day. In a statement issued from Party Headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Abdullah highlighted the significance of tourism for J&K saying, "As the world celebrates the importance of tourism, ...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 Wednesd ...Read More >
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday urged the central government to hold immediate talks with the people of Ladakh to address their aspirations. Abdullah, a former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, warned that Ladakh is a sensitive place and that the void created after the protests can be filled by anyone, adding that this is why the BJP government at the Centre must act as quickly as possible. The NC leader supported activist Sonam Wangchuk, stating that the ...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 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances ...Read More >
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 quic ...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 distr ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 25: National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called upon the central government to engage in meaningful dialogue with the leadership of Ladakh. Speaking during a press interaction at the Nawa-e-Subha headquarters here, Dr Abdullah emphasised the urgency of addressing the legitimate grievances of the people of Ladakh before the situation escalates further. He strongly refuted claims of foreign interference in the region, attributing the mounting frustrati ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 25: Former chief minister and National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah, on Thursday, said that the youth of Ladakh were driven to violence after their peaceful protest failed to bear any results. Addressing media persons in Srinagar, Abdullah said whatever happened in Ladakh was a serious issue as the youth resorted to violent means after adopting the Gandhian policy to get their demands fulfilled. "These protests and clashes clearly indicate that the youth of Ladakh fe ...Read More >
NC president terms 22 April Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 mostly tourists, a severe blow to Kashmir's tourism-driven economy National Conference (NC) president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday, 13 September, voiced optimism that the Centre would heed the aspirations of the people and restore the region's statehood. Speaking to reporters in Pahalgam, where he was a guest of honour at a golf tournament featuring 50 golfers from across the country, ...Read More >
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today joined thousands of devotees in offering Friday prayers at the revered Hazratbal Shrine on the occasion of the Friday following Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). On this blessed occasion, the Chief Minister also had the honour of witnessing the sacred glimpse ('deedar') of the Holy Relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) after the congregational prayers. He prayed for peace, prosperity, and happiness for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq ...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 Kashm ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 12: On the Friday following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), thousands of devotees thronged the revered Hazratbal Dargah to offer congregational prayers and have a glimpse of the holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah offered their Friday prayers at the shrine. The day was marked with special prayers and supplications, with worshippers seeking peace and prosperity for Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking on the occas ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday offered prayers along with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Hazratbal mosque here. Talking to reporters, the senior Abdullah said he prayed at the Hazratbal shrine for peace and brotherhood between Muslims and Hindus in the country. "Prayed to God to forgive our sins, take the people of J-K out of this difficulty, have mercy on India and keep brotherhood; and that bond between Hindus and Muslims should prevail," he said. ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 8 (ANI): National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and other leaders paid tributes to the founding leader of the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference and former Chief Minister, Sheikh Abdullah, on his death anniversary on Monday. National Conference Leader Tanvir Sadiq said, "Today is the death anniversary of Sher-e-Kashmir (Sheikh Abdullah) and all National Conference workers came here. Part ...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 warm ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 4 (ANI): As August 5 marks six years since the abrogation of Article 370, National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah on Monday lambasted the Centre, asking about the timeline to reinstate the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. Holding the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the Centre to fulfil its promise, the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister urged the government to hold elections to Rajya Sabha seats and not deny people the ri ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 4 (ANI): National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Monday expressed deep sorrow on the demise of former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren. Speaking with ANI, Farooq Abdullah reflected on the life of the co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, highlighting his personal struggles and determination to change people lives. Shibu Soren was a great leader. He came from a poor family and community, but had the determination in his mind and soul that he would l ...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 Rea ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 4 (ANI): Amid reports of the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled for August 7 at Rahul Gandhi 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. Raut added t ...Read More >
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