News Topic:Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah defends Speaker’s call to disallow Assembly debate on Wakf Act

NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah has raised serious objections to the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, asserting that the law runs contrary to the Constitution.

Suspected militants kill two Village Defense Guards in Kishtwar

Two Village Defense Guards (VDG) were reportedly killed by the militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.

Farooq Abdullah calls for independent probe into surge in gunfights

National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday demanded a probe into the surge in encounters after the government formation in Jammu Kashmir.

Militants will come and we will gun them down: Farooq Abdullah

Apparently unconcerned by gunfights in J&K, JKNC President Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that encounters keep taking place and there is no fear in it.

Farooq Abdullah accuses Er Rashid of being Centre’s agent

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Friday launched a scathing attack on Engineer Rashid, calling him an "agent" of the Centre.

ED seeks fresh charges against Farooq Abdullah in JKCA case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has requested a court in Srinagar to add new criminal charges against former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah.

Definition of democracy doesn’t fit for a place reduced to UT: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said that the definition of democracy doesn’t fit with J&K, which has been reduced to a UT from being a State.

Three former CMs opt out of J-K Assembly elections

For the first time in the electoral history, three prominent former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir have decided not to contest the upcoming Assembly elections.

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INDIA bloc plans mega Delhi protest on Monday over CEC Gyanesh Kumar

INDIA bloc plans a major Delhi protest on October 12 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities, following Saturday’s police crackdown.

Wangchuk warns of fast over Delhi protest detentions; CJP leaders released

Sonam Wangchuk warned of a hunger strike or foot march over Delhi protest detentions. A court later ordered the release of three CJP leaders.

Kashmir sees light rain, Gulmarg snowfall; MeT forecasts fresh wet spell

Kashmir saw light rain and fresh snowfall in Gulmarg as MeT forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on October 13–14.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.