SRINAGAR — National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday defended the Jammu and Kashmir government, saying a lot has been achieved in its first year within the limited powers granted to it under the Union Territory set up. Abdullah, however, said a lot more needs to be done to ease the sufferings of the […]
SRINAGAR — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called for upholding the country’s constitutional ideals, federal structure, and secular spirit. He said the Constitution has not only guided India’s democratic journey, but has also ensured that the voices of all regions, religions, and communities are heard and protected. Highlighting its enduring relevance, Abdullah said […]
SRINAGAR — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and chief ministers to ensure that Kashmiris living, studying or earning their livelihood across the country are not viewed with suspicion or subjected to any form of harassment in the wake of the Delhi car blast. […]
JAMMU — National Conference president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday accused Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of sitting on government files and obstructing the implementation of business rules. He also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure swift restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. “He (L-G) is sitting on the files. How […]
JAMMU — As government offices reopened in Jammu under the revived ‘Darbar Move’ tradition, National Conference president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday said “those who wanted to divide Jammu and Kashmir have failed”. Abdullah asserted that the Union Territory stands united and must collectively move towards development. He was speaking to reporters […]
SRINAGAR — Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said the recently opened Chrysanthemum garden here would be a beautiful attraction for the tourists visiting the Valley in the autumn season. Abdullah, the president of the ruling National Conference (NC), visited the Valley’s first Chrysanthemum garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, at the […]
SRINAGAR — The National Conference and the BJP on Saturday rejected allegations that the Rajya Sabha polls were a “fixed match”, with NC president Farooq Abdullah saying his party had rejected an offer from the BJP and had preferred a contest. Abdullah also denied the charge by People’s Conference chief and MLA from Handwara, Sajad […]
SRINAGAR — PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday lauded Pahalgam terror attack victim Lt Vinay Narwal’s widow Himanshi for her appeal for communal harmony, saying the country should draw inspiration from her. Mentioning Himanshi Narwal’s “don’t want people going after Muslims and Kashmiris” comment, Mehbooba sought to corner National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah for his […]
Srinagar — Terming Pakistan as a “failed state”, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah Thursday said relations between New Delhi and Islamabad would never improve until a peoples’ government is elected in the neighbouring country. Speaking to reporters after a party event at the NC headquarters here, he also said the people of Pakistan want […]
JAMMU — National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday voiced strong support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid rising tensions with Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. Calling for national unity and cautioning Islamabad against further provocations, Abdullah said, “We have given our full support to the prime minister. After that, we should […]
