Farooq Abdullah

NC prepares new Cabinet, Farooq Abdullah set for Rajya Sabha

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) is poised to nominate party chief and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, along with one leader each from the Kashmir Valley and Jammu region, for the Upper House of Parliament. Meanwhile, NC leader Surinder Choudhary, who recently defeated BJP’s J&K chief Ravinder Raina in Nowshera, is […]

Jamaat’s comeback disrupts Left’s hold in South Kashmir’s Kulgam

SRINAGAR: Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir, once sidelined for over three decades due to its election boycotts and a ban under the UAPA, is now stepping into the political limelight. In a surprising shift, three former members of the organization are contesting the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir as independent candidates.   These candidates will vie […]

INDIA Bloc will restore statehood in J&K: Rahul Gandhi

SRINAGAR: Reaffirming the need to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi argued that the current status of J&K as a Union Territory does not align with the principles of democracy.   “Either the BJP will reinstate statehood for J&K, or the INDIA alliance will do so as […]

NC announces candidates for J&K’s Assembly Elections

SRINAGAR: Following the conclusion of its alliance deal with the Congress, the National Conference (NC) unveiled its initial roster of 18 contenders for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, set to take place in three stages. As approved by Party President Dr Farooq Abdullah the following persons are nominated as contesting candidates from […]

NC-Congress form pre-poll alliance in J&K

SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC) President, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, has officially announced a pre-election alliance between the National Conference and the Congress party. The alliance will cover all 90 assembly seats, with the finalization of the agreement expected by Thursday night.   Speaking to reporters, Dr Farooq Abdullah confirmed that the Congress, NC, […]

Farooq Abdullah urges dialogue with Pakistan amidst calls for justice and security concerns

He highlighted the Defence Minister's commitment to a thorough investigation and emphasised the importance of holding accountable those responsible for the tragic events.

Pakistan scribe publicly tells authorities to quit Kashmir

Pak journalist says Farooq Abdullah & Mehbooba Mufti are thriving on the Kashmir conflict industry

Anti-encroachment drive at hotel linked to Farooq Abdullah’s kin leads to drama

The drive witnessed drama when Muzaffar Shah, nephew of Farooq Abdullah, who heads Awami National Conference, tried to stop the demolition and created a ruckus in front of the demolition squad.

Farooq Abdullah’s Rahul-Shankaracharya comparison disrespectful, factually wrong

Farooq’s comment that Rahul is the second such person to take this journey is completely bereft of facts