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Farooq Abdullah to garner support for J&K special status restoration demand. (PTI Photo)

Farooq Abdullah to support J&K special status restoration demand

NC said that the meeting authorized Abdullah to widen acceptance of ‘Gupkar Declaration’ among all the sections in Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh

30 Aug 2020 11:45 AM

As the winter sets in, the Jammu and Kashmir administration is looking for an accommodation to shift 34 political detenues from Centaur Hotel in Stinagar as it lacks proper heating arrangements, officials said. (Representational Image)

Here's why J&K detained leaders likely to be shifted during winter

The rates sanctioned by the administration would be around Rs 800 per day as against Rs 5,000 charged by the hotel, the officials said.

04 Nov 2019 9:37 AM

The polls to elect chairpersons of BDCs were held in 310 blocks in the state and 1,092 candidates were in the fray, of whom 27 were elected unopposed. (Photo: ANI)

98.3 per cent polling recorded in first-ever BDC polls in J&K

Srinagar, which has seen curbs since the Centre's decision to scrap special status on August 5, recorded a 100 per cent turnout.

24 Oct 2019 6:49 PM

The maiden Jammu and Kashmir Block Development Council (BDC) polls on Thursday will see 1,065 candidates in the fray across 310 polling stations, with Congress, NC and PDP boycotting the first electoral exercise after abrogation of the state's special status. (Representational Image)

Jammu and Kashmir set for first-ever local body polls

They said 1,092 nominations, including 853 Independents, were found eligible after scrutiny and withdrawal.

24 Oct 2019 9:40 AM

A day before government's decision to scrap Article 370 and bifurcate the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, via presidential order, former chief ministers were taken into custody as a 'precautionary measure'. (Photo: File)

Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti finally allowed to meet kin: Reports

Omar's sister Safia, and her children were allowed to meet NC leader -- who has grown a beard in these days -- for 20 minutes on Saturday.

01 Sep 2019 10:56 AM

'I think it's very unnecessary. If not unnecessary, it is very unpleasant. It sent a wrong signal to the people of Kashmir. I don't think it was so necessary to put them under the house arrest,' Sorabji said. (Photo: ANI)

Not a wise decision to scrap Article 370: former attorney general Soli Sorabjee

Sorabjee also stated that it was 'very unpleasant' to allegedly house arrest PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and NC leader Omar Abdullah.

05 Aug 2019 5:08 PM

The meeting was attended by Mufti, Omar Abdullah, Taj Mohiuddin (Congress), Muzaffar Beig (PDP), Sajad Lone and Imran Ansari (People’s Conference), Shah Faesal (J&K Peoples Movement) and MY Tarigami (CPI-M). (Photo: Omar Abdullah | Twitter)

Kashmir turmoil: Omar, Mufti under house arrest; internet snapped

This move comes after a massive security build-up and an advisory asking tourists and pilgrims to leave the state.

05 Aug 2019 8:19 AM

Riot control vehicles have also been kept on standby in some areas where the apprehension of law and order disturbances is more. (Photo: ANI)

Anticipating tension, security beefed up in Kashmir; state on high alert

The strength of the security personnel has been increased around vital installations such as the civil secretariat.

04 Aug 2019 8:32 PM

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah Thursday asked his party leaders to desist from lobbying for party ticket for the forthcoming Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir by using the open access to him on the occasion of Eid. (Photo: File)

Please leave politics out of my Eid celebrations: Omar to NC leaders

Omar Abdullah asked his party leaders to desist from lobbying for party ticket for forthcoming J&K Assembly election on the occasion of Eid.

06 Jun 2019 3:20 PM

'Those dividing the country and those supporting them should not get a place in politics in future.' Shiv Sena said. (Photo: ANI)

Ensure PDP, NC, NCP won't be part of NDA: Sena to PM Modi

Sena said Modi's stand against Sharad Pawar, for supporting those who want to divide the nation, should remain the same.

16 Apr 2019 11:26 AM

Kashmiri voters stand in a queue to cast their votes outside a polling station at Shadipora. (Photo: AP)

BSF coerced voters to vote BJP, Cong button dead in some EVMs: PDP, NC

The National Conference's Jammu provincial president Davinder Singh Rana also registered his protest on the issue.

11 Apr 2019 2:27 PM

Modi blamed Cong, NC, PDP for the problems that the people of the valley are facing today. (File: ANI)

'Sad! national security not priority': Modi slams Cong, NC, PDP in J&K

Modi said that Pakistan applauds the language of opposition.

28 Mar 2019 6:55 PM

"Jawaharlal Nehru's daughter (India Gandhi) gave atom bomb to the nation to make it strong. She gave her blood for the nation and her son," Abdullah said. (Image: File)

J-K alliance sealed: Congress gets 2, NC 1; friendly contest on 3 LS seats

There will be a "friendly contest" between the two parties on the Baramulla, Anantnag and Ladakh seats, Abdullah said.

20 Mar 2019 9:06 PM

Farooq Abdullah would contest from Srinagar. (Photo: ANI)

Cong, NC forges alliance for J&K Assembly polls

Ghulam Nabi Azad said, 'Alliance finalised in the national interest, to strengthen secular forces in J&K.'

20 Mar 2019 3:29 PM

National Conference and PDP have decided to boycott local elections until the Centre clarifies its position on Article 35A of the Constitution. (Photo: File)

J&K chief secretary denies reports of local polls being deferred

The authorities said involving people at grass root level in running of democratic institutions is more important than any other issue.

12 Sep 2018 8:10 PM

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