National Conference

Kashmir unrest: Mehbooba Mufti calls all-party meeting, NC to boycott

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has called an all-party meeting on Thursday to discuss the situation in the violence-hit state.

Jul 21, 2016, 01:58 AM IST

NC to boycott all-party meeting called by Mehbooba Mufti

National Conference on Wednesday decided to boycott an All party meeting called by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti tomorrow to discuss the situation in the state, saying that actions in the recent past have shown that there was no "effective leadership" in the state government.

Jul 20, 2016, 19:26 PM IST

Kashmir unrest: Security forces must stop killing protesters, says J&K ex-CM Omar Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he told the Centre that violence in the Valley will not end till the security forces do not exercise maximum restraint and stop killing protestors.

Jul 11, 2016, 18:08 PM IST

Valley may be tense, fears Omar Abdullah

"If this is confirmed its big news & will also mean some tense days in parts of the valley," Abdullah tweeted after the news of the killing came in.

Jul 08, 2016, 23:32 PM IST

NC MLAs walk out of J&K Assembly following uproar over security situation

National Conference (NC) MLAs cornered the Mehbooba Mufti-led government over the deteriorating security situation in J&K.

Jun 28, 2016, 12:39 PM IST

National Conference legislators walk out of J&K Assembly

BJP legislators got up on their seats shouting slogans against Pakistan.

Jun 27, 2016, 11:59 AM IST

With nearly 34% turnout, polling in Anantnag ends peacefully

Polling in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag Assembly constituency on Wednesday ended peacefully.

Jun 22, 2016, 08:40 AM IST

Campaign ends in J&K's Anantnag assembly segment for June 22 bypoll

The constituency will go to polls on June 22 and the counting of the votes will take place on June 25.

Jun 20, 2016, 20:09 PM IST

Campaigning for J&K's Anantnag bypoll to end on Monday

The voters of the constituency have gone through two gruelling elections in 2014. 

Jun 19, 2016, 21:00 PM IST

Opposition MLAs disrupt J&K assembly proceedings over price rise of essential commodities

The opposition also blamed the state government for its alleged failure to bring prices of essential commodities under control.

Jun 18, 2016, 11:59 AM IST

Reservation issue rocks J&K Assembly again

Cutting across part lines, several MLAs from opposition Congress, National Conference and the ruling PDP stormed the well of house .

Jun 17, 2016, 13:58 PM IST

BJP members creates ruckus in J&K Assembly over 'violence' in Jammu

BJP members on Wednesday created a ruckus in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over the violence in Jammu city, which witnessed alleged desecration of a temple.

Jun 15, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

J&K: Ruling, opposition MLAs unite to demand reservation in job promotion

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday witnessed uproar as 14 ruling and opposition MLAs stormed into the Well and then staged a walkout in the House, demanding restoration of reservation in promotion in government jobs in the state.

Jun 14, 2016, 14:54 PM IST

Mehbooba-Omar spar in Assembly over Sainik Colony issue

The issue of proposed colony for armed forces personnel was raised by Independent MLA Sheikh Abdul Rasheed. 

Jun 06, 2016, 13:45 PM IST

Elevate Rahul Gandhi to top party post: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah said Congress should elevate Rahul Gandhi to the party's top post instead of "planting stories" about his "imminent elevation".

Jun 02, 2016, 11:56 AM IST

Pandemonium in J&K assembly during budget speech

Pandemonium rocked the Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Monday as opposition members disrupted state finance minister Haseeb Drabu`s budget speech.

May 30, 2016, 14:57 PM IST

National Anthem disrespect: Farooq Abdullah offers apology, says 'sorry, if I offended anyone'

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah who was caught on speaking on his mobile phone while the national anthem was being played, on Saturday offered an apology on the issue. 

May 28, 2016, 14:43 PM IST

Farooq Abdullah caught talking on phone during National Anthem rendition, triggers row

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, unfazed by criticism, said he respects the National Anthem.

May 27, 2016, 15:40 PM IST

Ruckus in Jammu and Kashmir assembly

The proceedings of the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly were disrupted on Friday as opposition members stormed to the speaker`s podium to protest against a variety of issues, including what they termed the government`s failure to implement the food safety act.

May 27, 2016, 11:49 AM IST

Militants kill cop, snatch weapon from another in Kashmir

A policeman was killed on Wednesday when militants attacked a National Conference (NC) leader's security guard and snatched his service rifle in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.

May 25, 2016, 22:49 PM IST