National Conference

Opposition members stage walk out from J&K Assembly

Opposition members walked out of the state Assembly on Tuesday following an uproar over the tension between two communities in Kathua district.

Jan 10, 2017, 12:21 PM IST

Terrorists open fire at National Conference MLC Showkat Ganie's residence in J&K

Terrorists opened fire on a guard outside National Conference MLC Showkat Hussain Ganie's residence in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Friday.

Jan 06, 2017, 08:58 AM IST

National Conference MLC calls slain Hizbul terrorist Burhan Wani a martyr, kicks up row

A National Conference leader has hailed slain Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani as a martyr, who fought for the cause of Kashmir. 

Jan 03, 2017, 15:13 PM IST

Omar asks Mehbooba to take responsibility for killing of civilians in J&K

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday asked Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to accept responsibility for the killing of civilians during the last six-month unrest in the valley. Speaking on the second day of the Budget Session in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, the former chief minister said there had also been unrest in the valley in 2008 and 2010 but the opposition was not blamed for that.

Jan 03, 2017, 14:42 PM IST

Ruckus in J&K legislature as opposition seeks discussion on unrest

The opposition parties on Tuesday disrupted the proceedings in the Jammu and Kashmir legislature seeking a discussion on unrest in the Valley and demonetisation.

Jan 03, 2017, 12:57 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir opposition parties insulted the national anthem :BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on alleged that opposition party members "insulted the national anthem" while disrupting house proceedings on the first day of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly`s budget session. BJP leader Ravinder Raina demanded an apology from National Conference, Congress and Governor for allegedly insulting the national anthem in J&K Assembly.

Jan 02, 2017, 17:10 PM IST

Ruckus in J&K Assembly as Congress, NC MLAs 'insult' national anthem; BJP demands apology

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed unruly scenes as National Conference and Congress members created uproar even as national anthem was being played in the House on Monday.

Jan 02, 2017, 14:03 PM IST

Pakistan refugees issue: Separatists, NC doing politics of convenience, says Jitendra Singh

He said it is "inhuman" to resist any help to refugees who have been languishing without any livelihood for past 70 years.

Dec 24, 2016, 18:17 PM IST

J&K: Omar Abdullah calls for dialogue with stakeholders to resolve Kashmir issue

Omar Abdullah said his party had conveyed these thoughts to the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister when the opposition parties from the state had called on them during the course of the recent unrest.

Dec 17, 2016, 18:00 PM IST

Farooq Abdullah speaking Pakistan's language on PoK issue: BJP

National Secretary Shrikant Sharma said, Abdullah was frustrated after being in power in the state and over the fact that it was returning to normalcy following months of unrest.

Nov 27, 2016, 20:16 PM IST

Farooq Abdullah says India has no guts to take back PoK, earns BJP's wrath – Watch video

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday sparked controversy when he said that India lacked guts to take back parts of Jammu and Kashmir occupied by Pakistan.

Nov 26, 2016, 14:05 PM IST

National Conference asks Narendra Modi to spend Diwali with 'abandoned' border residents

NC's Provincial chief Devender Singh Rana said the situation was "explosive" in the wake of continuous shelling and urged politicians to "rise above political affiliations and seek solution to problems".

Oct 30, 2016, 01:12 AM IST

IIM to Jammu region, a 'blatant partisan politics', says Omar Abdullah

Opposition National Conference (NC) working president Omar Abdullah today termed as "blatant partisan politics" the Centre's decision to set up an IIM in Jammu region and hit out at Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, saying she had sold her soul to remain in power.

Oct 13, 2016, 17:31 PM IST

Rise above party politics to prioritise peace: NC

 National Conference today called upon the political class to rise above the party politics and prioritise communal harmony in the state, observing that any attempt of polarization will have serious ramifications for a sensitive state like Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 05, 2016, 00:41 AM IST

Terrorists overpower NC leader's security guards, decamp with six weapons

Unidentified terrorists overpowered security guards of NC leader AR Khanday last night and decamped with at least six weapons.

Sep 08, 2016, 10:59 AM IST

NC delegation meets Rajnath Singh, demands ban on pellet guns use in J&K

A six-member delegation of Opposition National Conference on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and demanded immediate ban on use of pellet guns and initiation of dialogue with all stakeholders on Kashmir.

Aug 24, 2016, 19:06 PM IST

Kashmir unrest: Oppn delegation led by Omar Abdullah meets President, seeks his intervention

As the unrest in Kashmir entered the 43rd day, leaders of opposition parties from Jammu and Kashmir led by Omar Abdullah on Saturday knocked at the doors of President Pranab Mukherjee, requesting him to urge the Centre in finding a solution "politically".

Aug 20, 2016, 18:36 PM IST

Centre must come up with political roadmap for Kashmir: NC

Warning that "patchwork or rhetoric" can make Kashmir a "military flashpoint", National Conference on Sunday said that to resolve the issue, the Centre should come up with a roadmap which is acceptable to all stakeholders.

Aug 14, 2016, 20:50 PM IST

Omar Abdullah takes jibe at PM Modi, says when will Centre wake up to crisis in Kashmir

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah was reacting to the death of three persons in security forces action after violent protests on Friday.

Aug 06, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

National Conference leader Iftikhar Misgar quits party, joins separatists

Citing sources, NDTV reported that Misgar feared for his life and his family after his house was attacked.

Aug 01, 2016, 20:57 PM IST