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Jammu, March 30 The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday rejected a private member's bill, introduced by a BJP MLA, by voice vote. The bill aimed to protect and restore temples in Jammu and Kashmir, including those that were encroached upon during the period of militancy. Deputy Chief Minister...

Jammu, March 28 – The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday unanimously condemned the recent assassination attempt on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, with several members demanding a judicial probe by a sitting High Court judge into the incident.Both the Treasury and opposition...

Jammu, March 28 – Peoples Conference (PC) president and MLA Sajad Gani Lone on Saturday drew a parallel between his father’s assassination and the recent attack on former chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, alleging that security has often been used for political ends.Delivering an emotionally...

Jammu, March 28 Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, from all parties, on Saturday condemned the assassination attempt on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and demanded a judicial inquiry into the attack.Both the treasury and opposition benches unanimously described the...

Srinagar, March 27 National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah called on Friday for an end to the conflict in West Asia so that people around the world could live in peace."We are in a war situation. We all pray that God ends this war and peace prevails so that we all can live in...

Srinagar, March 26 Amid the ongoing military conflict between Iran and the Israel-US combine, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called for immediate de-escalation in the Middle East and urged all parties involved to exercise restraint.In a statement, Abdullah said the...

Jammu, March 23 A local court on Monday sent Kamal Singh Jamwal, accused of firing at National Conference president Farooq Abdullah at an event here, on judicial remand until April 6.Jamwal was produced in the court after his police remand in the case expired.Abdullah had a miraculous escape...

Srinagar, March 20 National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said on Friday that the war between Iran and the US-Israel coalition needs to come to an end quickly, as it could have massive repercussions for the global economy."This (war) will have severe consequences not only for the Indian...

Jammu, March 19 Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary extended greetings on the occasion of Navratri on Wednesday, saying the festival reflects the spirit of unity, brotherhood, and communal harmony in the Union Territory.Choudhary described Navratri as a spiritual...

Srinagar, March 18 National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah expressed serious concerns about the escalating conflict in West Asia on Wednesday, and urged global powers to act with urgency and responsibility to prevent a deeper crisis that could destabilize the world order.In a...

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued a public notice seeking information, video recordings, and photographs from people who attended a wedding function in Jammu, where an assassination attempt was made on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports...

Jammu, March 18 The Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued a public notice seeking information, video recordings, and photographs from people who attended a wedding function where an assassination attempt was made on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah here.Police on Sunday constituted...

Srinagar, March 18 Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chaudhary expressed hope on Wednesday that the judiciary will do justice with jailed MLA from Doda, Mehraj Malik.Malik, who is the president of the AAP's Jammu and Kashmir unit, was detained under the stringent Public Safety...

Jammu, March 16 Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has sought jammer and bullet-proof vehicles for his security cover in the wake of an assassination attempt on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah.Seeking an immediate review of his security cover, Choudhary...

Jammu, March 15 Union Minister Ramdas Athawale appealed to Naxalites on Sunday to abandon violence and join the mainstream, while strongly condemning the recent attack on National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah, saying such incidents are a serious concern and unacceptable in a...

Jammu, March 14 Jammu and Kashmir Police have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent assassination attempt on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah here, officials said on Saturday.Jammu Zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti ordered the...

Jammu, March 14 The Jammu and Kashmir Police have formed a seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the recent assassination attempt on former chief minister and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah during a wedding function here.Inspector General of Police, Bhim Sen...

Srinagar, March 14 Welcoming the revocation of the NSA against Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for the release of those arrested in the valley during the recent anti-US and anti-Israel protests."He should not have been arrested. His arrest...

New Delhi, March 13 The Union home ministry will conduct a comprehensive security audit of all VIPs under central security cover in the wake of the assassination attempt on former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah, officials said on Friday.The decision to hold the review next...

Srinagar, March 13 Juma'atul Vida, the last Friday of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, was observed across Jammu and Kashmir as thousands of devotees flocked to mosques and shrines for congregational prayers.The largest gathering for Juma'atul Vida prayers took place at the Hazratbal...