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Srinagar MP opposes ‘political poaching’, calls it insult to people’s mandate

Srinagar Lok Sabha MP from National Conference Aga Ruhullah Mehdi. (File)
Published on Jul 15, 2026 09:23 am IST

AIP leaves decision on NC’s statehood protest to Er Rashid

AIP chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said the invitation has been conveyed to Rashid through his legal team, leaving the ultimate choice to him in the broader interest of the region. (File)
Published on Jul 15, 2026 09:20 am IST

BJP serves legal notice to Omar over MLA poaching claims

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah talking to media at the party headquarters in Srinagar, on Monday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:22 am IST

BJP vs Omar takes 100-crore ‘love letter’ turn: Party sends defamation notice

After receiving legal notice, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said that he views it as "a mark of respect."
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Discussion on NC’s protest invitation held in PDP core committee meet

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti. (File)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:22 am IST

'Enough is enough': Omar Abdullah takes J&K statehood campaign to Delhi

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the 'Delhi Chalo- We Want Our Statehood' rally, at Maharaja Hari Singh Park in Jammu, Sunday, July 12.
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 10:19 pm IST

BJP vs Omar Abdullah: ‘Proof’ demanded for ‘ 20-30 crore’ poaching claim

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah accused the BJP of trying to bring down the NC-led government in Jammu and Kashmir by offering cash.
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Omar claims his MLA was offered 20-30 crore to switch sides; BJP reacts

Omar Abdullah alleges BJP attempted to buy NC MLA with 20-30 crore, ministry
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 08:59 am IST

BJP will not participate in NC’s statehood protest: Sunil Sharma

Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir assembly Sunil Sharma. (File)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 09:06 am IST

NC Jantar Mantar protest for statehood: NC chief sends invitation to 54 leaders

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah. (File)
Published on Jul 10, 2026 09:11 am IST

Safina Baig joins National Conference in presence of Farooq, Omar

Ex-District Development Council (DDC) chairperson Baramulla Safina Baig interacts with Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah at the National Conference headquarters in Srinagar on Wednesday. (ANI)
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:53 am IST

Statehood push: Omar hints at pre-protest cabinet expansion as Farooq rallies allies

Facing mounting political pressure in Jammu and Kashmir, chief minister Omar Abdullah has dropped strong hints that a long-awaited cabinet expansion and portfolio reshuffle will be executed just ahead of the ruling National Conference’s (NC) planned protest in New Delhi. (PTI File)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:35 am IST

No foul play in recruitment through outsourcing: J&K govt

(From left) Jammu & Kashmir agriculture minister Javid Ahmad Dar , health minister Sakina Itoo and advisor to the chief minister Nasir Aslam Wani during a press conference at SKICC, in Srinagar on Sunday. (ANI)
Published on Jun 28, 2026 10:16 pm IST

J&K: Safina Baig to join NC next week

Former district development council chairperson Safina Baig during a meeting with National Conference leaders, in Baramulla. MLA Javeed Baig (extreme left) is also present. (HT Correspondent)
Published on Jun 16, 2026 07:10 am IST

Omar calls on PM Modi; presses for early restoration of statehood

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah during a meeting, in New Delhi on Thursday, (@PMOIndia)
Published on Jun 12, 2026 08:12 am IST

Omar seeks INDIA bloc support for J&K statehood protest

Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir Omar Abdullah and others during INDIA bloc meeting at Constitution Club of India, in New Delhi, on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 09, 2026 07:06 am IST

Mehbooba visits AIIMS site in Awantipora; NC, PC question visit

Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti visits AIIMS Awantipora to review the progress of the project on Friday. (PTI)
Published on Jun 06, 2026 08:14 am IST

J&K: Opposition questions NC’s planned protest in Capital to press for statehood

National Conference legislators, led by chief minister Omar Abdullah, along with cabinet ministers, MPs, and MLAs, after a party meeting in Srinagar on Wednesday. (ANI)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 05:52 am IST

J&K opposition corners NC government over ‘unfulfilled promises’

Chief minister Omar Abdullah
Published on May 18, 2026 05:00 am IST

Will soon ban alcohol in J&K: NC spokesperson

As opposition political parties have launched a campaign for an alcohol ban in J&K, the National Conference (NC) chief spokesman Tanvir Sadiq said on Saturday that the government will impose a ban on the sale of alcohol very soon. (HT File)
Published on May 17, 2026 03:12 am IST

BJP's ‘lock down’ warning to J&K govt: ‘No liquor stores to open on this land’

The controversy comes days after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah defended the administration’s approach towards liquor shops in Jammu and Kashmir.
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:57 pm IST

Cong moves no-confidence motion against Kargil hill council chief

When asked about the NC’s president’s directive and the power-sharing agreement with Congress, he refused to comment but asked the party president and vice-president to recall that the NC’s high command had asked the people of Kargil to support Congress in Lok Sabha polls. (File)
Published on May 15, 2026 07:40 am IST

Liquor ban question engulfs J&K politics as CM Omar cites free will, revenue

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah triggered a controversy around alcohol that has been spiralling
Updated on May 12, 2026 06:17 pm IST

No dissent within party, says NC amid infighting reports

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah. (File)
Published on May 08, 2026 07:26 am IST

NC, Cong alliance faces crisis as Kargil hill council chief refuses to step down for power rotation

In 30 member Kargil council, National Conference has 12 members, Congress 10 and BJP two. (File)
Published on May 07, 2026 07:52 am IST

Darbar move to Srinagar: CM Omar Abdullah welcomed with guard of honour

A security official stands guard outside the civil secretariat during the annual ‘darbar move’, in Srinagar on Monday. Darbar move offices reopen in Srinagar after six months in Jammu, as the government shifts its base for the summer. (PTI Photo)
Updated on May 04, 2026 12:23 pm IST

NC abandoned fight for constitutional guarantees: Mehdi

Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday charged at his party National Conference-led union territory government for allegedly forsaking the fight for Article 370 and constitutional protections to Jammu and Kashmir. (AP File)
Published on Apr 27, 2026 05:58 am IST

Kashmir leaders call for MP Rashid’s release amid father’s illness

MP Engineer Abdul Rashid
Published on Apr 20, 2026 08:00 am IST

Uproar in J&K assembly over Ganderbal encounter

Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone demanding justice for the alleged fake encounter victim in Ganderbal, during the budget session of the assembly in Jammu on Saturday. (PTI)
Published on Apr 05, 2026 03:08 am IST

Uproar in J&K assembly over Ganderbal encounter; magisterial probe on

Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone demanding justice for the alleged fake encounter victim in Ganderbal, during the budget session of the assembly in Jammu on Saturday. (PTI Photo)
Published on Apr 04, 2026 01:29 pm IST