SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) today visited the Hapatnard area of Pahalgam to offer condolences at the residence of Shaheed Syed Adil Hussain, who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting tourists during the horrific Baisaran massacre. The delegation, comprising Hon’ble MLAs Altaf Ahmad Wani, Salman Ali Sagar, […]
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NC may approach SC if Centre implements ‘One Nation, One Election’: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the National Conference (NC) may approach the Supreme Court if the Centre implements the “One Nation, One Election” (ONOE) proposal in the country. “Let them (implement it). If there are any shortcomings and if you cannot rectify those through Parliament, then like we […]
National Conference dissolves Kashmir chapter of youth wing
SRINAGAR — Ruling National Conference on Monday disbanded the Kashmir chapter of its youth wing, with an aim to bring fresh faces to the fore. “As approved by Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah, province committee, zonal committees, district committees and block committees of Youth National Conference in Kashmir are disbanded with […]
NC, Farooq Abdullah should clarify stand on Dulat’s Article 370 claim: Mehbooba
JAMMU — PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Monday demanded the NC and its president Farooq Abdullah clarify ex-RAW chief A S Dulat’s claim in his latest book that the senior Abdullah would have “helped” pass the proposal to abrogate Jammu and Kashmir’s special status had he been taken into confidence. Describing the revelation made in […]
NC afraid of talking about Article 370, running BJP agenda: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the National Conference, claiming that the ruling party is afraid of talking about Article 370 and is running the BJP agenda in Jammu and Kashmir. She asked the people to strengthen her party as “it not only wants to become the voice […]
Ex-RAW chief’s revelations nothing new: Mehbooba on Abdullah’s ‘support’ for Art 370 abrogation
SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said she was not surprised by the revelations made by ex-RAW chief A S Dulat in his latest book about National Conference president Farooq Abdullah “privately’ supporting the abrogation of Article 370. “Dulat’s revelations are nothing new for me. This father-son duo (Farooq Abdullah and […]
Waqf act: Iltija Mufti says NC has ‘thrown’ Kashmiri Muslims under the bus
SRINAGAR — Peoples’ Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti on Tuesday accused the ruling National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir of “letting down” the Muslims of the country by not raising its voice against the Waqf Amendment Act. “Farooq Abdullah should tell us why his party did not bring a resolution in the assembly against the […]
Farooq Abdullah seeks PM’s intervention amid reports about slashing of Hajj quota
SRINAGAR — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after reports emerging from Saudi Arabia indicated India’s Hajj quota has been abruptly slashed. The former Union minister said every Muslim dreams to go on the Hajj pilgrimage at least once in a lifetime. “I would like to […]
NC MP Ruhullah Mehdi named in chargesheet in land scam; claims he had no knowledge of the case
SRINAGAR — National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday expressed surprise over the chargesheet filed against him by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in a two-decade-old land scam case, saying neither did he receive any legal notice nor was he questioned about the alleged irregularities. Mehdi, a prominent Shia leader, was among 22 people named in […]
NC moves Supreme Court challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir’s ruling National Conference (NC) on Friday said it has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the recent amendments to the Waqf Act. The party first announced its decision to challenge the Act, which it termed a constitutionally “alarming interference” in the religious affairs of the Muslim community, on […]








