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NC leader raises issue of NH-44 closure during fruit harvest season

After the People’s Democratic Party’s Iltija Mufti, a ruling National Conference (NC) leader has also raised the issue of alleged closure of Srinagar-Jammu national highway (NH-44) during fruit harvest time in Kashmir. (ANI)

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Published on Aug 04, 2026 09:36 am IST

Statehood imperative for restoring J&K’s special status: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)

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Published on Jul 22, 2026 08:57 am IST

NC protest across J&K, demand statehood

NC workers stage protest demanding restoration of statehood at their party headquarters, in Srinagar on Monday. (PTI)

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Published on Jul 21, 2026 09:04 am IST

Amid CJP protest, Omar Abdullah's Delhi auto ride for J-K statehood demand stir

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sits on a road during a protest march demanding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, in New Delhi.

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Updated on Jul 20, 2026 06:15 pm IST

Farooq Abdullah to lead NC’s July 20 protest for statehood at Jantar Mantar

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah chairs a high-level meeting to review the situation due to incessant rains and assess preparedness across the state at Civil Secretariat, in Jammu on Sunday. (@CM_JnK X)

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Published on Jul 20, 2026 08:24 am IST

Lone: NC should bring statehood resolution in J&K assembly first

People's Conference President Sajjad Lone. (PTI)

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Updated on Jul 17, 2026 10:49 pm IST

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

Srinagar Lok Sabha MP from National Conference Aga Ruhullah Mehdi. (File)

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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)

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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)

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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."

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Published on Jun 05, 2026 05:52 am IST

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

Chief minister Omar Abdullah

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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)

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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.

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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)

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Published on May 15, 2026 07:40 am IST