National Conference

Pakistan denying mutilation of Indian soldiers is 'unfortunate': Farooq Abdullah

Days after the mutilation of two Indian soldiers by the Pakistan Army along Line of Control (LoC) in the Krishna Ghati sector of the Poonch district, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Thursday vouched for talks between India and Pakistan asserting that only talks between India and Pakistan can improve relations and end this crisis.

May 04, 2017, 16:54 PM IST

Not holding talks with separatists can be disastrous: Farooq

"The Centre's submission in the Supreme Court that it will not hold dialogue with separatists might prove disastrous for the future of Jammu and Kashmir," Abdullah said.

Apr 29, 2017, 20:49 PM IST

Congress, BJP win two J&K legislative council seats

The Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates on Monday won the two Jammu and Kashmir legislative council seats, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate lost in a surprise development.

Apr 17, 2017, 20:52 PM IST

Srinagar-Budgam by-election Results: As it happened

Counting of votes for Srinagar-Budgam Parliamentary by-election began at 8 am here on Saturday.

Apr 15, 2017, 08:24 AM IST

Omar's failure to check stone-pelting in 2010 led to current situation: Mehbooba Mufti

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Mehbooba Mufti today said the "failure" of the previous Omar Abdullah government to deal with the issue of stone-pelting had led to the unrest last year and the situation in the Valley at present.

Apr 14, 2017, 17:33 PM IST

'Indian democracy murdabad' slogan raised by National Conference and Congress members in J&K's Anantnag - Know why

National Conference and Congress members were seen raising 'Indian democracy murdabad' slogan in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday.

Apr 11, 2017, 16:37 PM IST

Amid cries to free Kulbhushan Jadhav from Pakistan, NC leader spews shocker

Following External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's stern warning to Pakistan on bilateral relations, National Conference (NC) leader Mustafa Kamal spewed a shocker by supporting Pakistan on the Ku

Apr 11, 2017, 16:18 PM IST

Violence mars Srinagar Lok Sabha bypolls, six killed, several injured

Violence marred polling in the Srinagar Lok Sabha bye-elections on Sunday as six people were killed and several injured.

Apr 09, 2017, 17:13 PM IST

Mehbooba Mufti failed to present clear picture of Kashmir before PM Modi: Omar Abdullah

Opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s remark urging Kashmiri youth to choose between "tourism and terrorism", National Conference working president Omar Abdullah on Saturday hit out at Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti saying she failed to present a clear picture of the Valley before the former.

Apr 08, 2017, 21:35 PM IST

Farooq Abdullah calls Kashmir's stone pelters 'nationalists', open to US' mediation in Indo-Pak talks

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah said if India and Pakistan cannot resolve their issues, then the US should come forward and facilitate as the third party.

Apr 05, 2017, 14:25 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir bypolls: Farooq Abdullah asks people to fight fascism

National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday claimed that the upcoming bypolls to two parliamentary seats in Jammu and Kashmir presented an opportunity to the people to fight against the wave of tyranny and fascism sweeping across the country.

Apr 04, 2017, 20:17 PM IST

Farooq Abdullah, others file nominations for Srinagar​ bypolls

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah and ruling PDP candidate Nazir Ahmad Khan Monday filed their nomination papers for Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency which is going to bypolls on April 9.

Mar 20, 2017, 16:14 PM IST

National Conference, Congress to fight Lok Sabha by-elections jointly

The National Conference and the Congress announced on Wednesday they will fight the by-elections to the Lok Sabha from Srinagar and Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir as allies.

Mar 15, 2017, 14:54 PM IST

New generation Kashmir militants fighting for freedom: Farooq Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah today kicked up a controversy by saying that the new generation of militants in Kashmir were fighting for "freedom".

Feb 24, 2017, 19:34 PM IST

Govt needs to politically engage with Valley youth: National Conference

Opposition National Conference today dubbed as "tragic" the Army Chief's warning of tough action against stone-pelters and said the government needs to engage politically with the "alienated" youth of the Valley.

Feb 16, 2017, 14:03 PM IST

J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti's remarks on Article 370 angers opposition MLAs, triggers protests in assembly

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was on Wednesday rocked by unprecedented violent protests during which furniture was damaged and mikes were uprooted by opposition members who demanded that Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti clarify her stand on her remarks on Article 370, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House.

Feb 01, 2017, 15:58 PM IST

Karan Singh slams attempts to brand Hari Singh as communal

Rajya Sabha MP Karan Singh alleged that the National Conference was responsible for spreading "poisonous rumours" about Maharaja Hari Singh and the Dogra rule in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jan 28, 2017, 15:28 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly disrupted over power cuts

Proceedings at the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly were disrupted on Friday as legislators from both the treasury and opposition benches created a din over the government`s "failure to restore electricity supply in the valley during snowfalls".

Jan 27, 2017, 14:58 PM IST

NC stages walkout from Assembly over power crisis in Kashmir

Opposition National Conference (NC) on Tuesday staged a walkout from the Assembly alleging that the state government had failed to provide electricity supply to the snow-bound areas of Kashmir.

Jan 17, 2017, 14:57 PM IST

Unrest deaths disrupt Kashmir assembly

The opposition walked out of the assembly on Wednesday in protest against the civilian killings during the 2016 unrest in the Kashmir Valley and asked the government for judicial probe into the deaths.

Jan 11, 2017, 14:31 PM IST