News for 'Union Minister Farooq Abdullah'

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

"Our handshake with Indian Union was subject to certain conditions," he said.

JK delimitation panel proposals made public; objections invited till Mar 21

JK delimitation panel proposals made public; objections invited till Mar 21

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The report published in the gazettes of India appeared in local newspapers on Monday and showed that Habba Kadal seat in Kashmir division and Suchetgarh seat in Jammu province had been restored.

Kishtwar rifle snatching: Day curfew lifted, search on for suspects

Kishtwar rifle snatching: Day curfew lifted, search on for suspects

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

A group of terrorists struck the house of PDP Kishtwar district president and escaped with the service rifle of his PSO early Friday.

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Over 20 political parties, except the Biju Janata Dal and the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Front, took part in the massive rally.

PDP-BJP alliance is the only way forward in J&K

PDP-BJP alliance is the only way forward in J&K

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

When he was chief minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was able to blunt inter-regional and inter-communal tensions which Farooq and Omar Abdullah could not do. Whether he can repeat it with the BJP by his side would have to be seen, says Mohammad Sayeed Malik.

Zubin Mehta's concert enthralls Kashmir

Zubin Mehta's concert enthralls Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Soulful strains of some of the most popular and best known western classical music compositions reverberated in the majestic backdrop of Zabarwan Hills when Zubin Mehta, world famous conductor, performed before a mesmerised audience in the Shalimar Gardens on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar on Saturday evening.

Lift communication curbs, demands Kashmir Press Club

Lift communication curbs, demands Kashmir Press Club

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

It added that there had been several reminders from the club to the government for freeing the communication of newspaper offices, journalists and the club itself.

Jammu-Kashmir transitions from state into 2 UTs

Jammu-Kashmir transitions from state into 2 UTs

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The President's rule imposed in undivided Jammu and Kashmir was revoked on Thursday following the state's bifurcation into Union Territories, but the central rule will continue for an indefinite period through the Lieutenant Governor (LG) in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Many political detainees have been released but former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who were whisked into custody in the early hours of August 5, 2019, are still in preventive detention.

'PM said we are committed to restoring J-K's statehood'

'PM said we are committed to restoring J-K's statehood'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

What the leaders said after the all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.

J&K turmoil: Ex-CMs under 'house arrest'; schools shut, internet snapped

J&K turmoil: Ex-CMs under 'house arrest'; schools shut, internet snapped

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The government imposed restrictions under Section 144 CrPC in Srinagar district.

After Sonia's lunch, opposition leaders to put up united face at Karuna's bash

After Sonia's lunch, opposition leaders to put up united face at Karuna's bash

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

RJD president Lalu Prasad will not attend the celebrations due to ill health.

'Farmers will show their might in 2019 poll': Oppn unites against 'anti-farmer' govt

'Farmers will show their might in 2019 poll': Oppn unites against 'anti-farmer' govt

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

If the Indian government insults them, then they will will ensure its removal, Gandhi said.

Delimitation commission to visit J-K between July 6-9

Delimitation commission to visit J-K between July 6-9

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The delimitation commission will visit Jammu and Kashmir between July 6-9 and interact with political parties, public representatives and officials of the UT to gather 'first hand' information of the mega exercise to carve out new constituencies, the EC said.

Do you support 'anti-national' views of NC, PDP: BJP to Cong

Do you support 'anti-national' views of NC, PDP: BJP to Cong

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday hit out at its rival parties in Jammu and Kashmir, saying their stand on a number of issues, including the demand for restoration of Article 370, is the same as that of countries like Pakistan, and asked the Congress if it agrees with the "anti-national" views of the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party over its support to them.

Confusion prevails as Congress-NC alliance ends

Confusion prevails as Congress-NC alliance ends

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

At a press conference held in Jammu, the senior Congress leaders announced the party's decision to end its six year alliance with the National Conference, headed by Farooq Abdullah.

'This was the first time PM listened patiently'

'This was the first time PM listened patiently'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'...for three hours to the seven or eight of us who spoke at the meeting.' 'Talking together and allowing us to express our thoughts on these important issues is a good beginning.'

15 foreign envoys meet civil society in J-K

15 foreign envoys meet civil society in J-K

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

This is the first visit by diplomats to the newly carved out UT.

Govt decides to withdraw NSG from VIP security duties

Govt decides to withdraw NSG from VIP security duties

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

This will be after over two decades that the 'black cat' commandos of the elite counter-terror force will be taken out from VIP protection duties, a task not originally charted for it when the force was conceptualised and raised in 1984.

'Modi govt wants to control voices of Kashmiris'

'Modi govt wants to control voices of Kashmiris'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'Anybody who speaks up, anybody who reports something that the government feels uncomfortable with, or comments on anything could be charged with criminal cases, could be summoned to police stations, slapped around or grilled for several hours. This has become a new norm.'

Opposition protests, demands release of J-K leaders

Opposition protests, demands release of J-K leaders

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

'We demand immediate release of all public representatives of mainstream political parties and innocent citizens,' the resolution said.

17th Lok Sabha's first session begins from Monday

17th Lok Sabha's first session begins from Monday

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The passage of the Union Budget and other key legislations such as triple talaq will be on top of the agenda for the government.

Postpaid mobile services to resume in Kashmir from Monday

Postpaid mobile services to resume in Kashmir from Monday

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The subscribers will have to, however, wait for some more time for Internet services to resume in the Valley

35 killed as bus falls into gorge in Kishtwar

35 killed as bus falls into gorge in Kishtwar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The bus, which way on its way to Kishtwar from Keshwan, skidded off the road at Sirgwari and rolled down into the gorge around 7:30 am.

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Banerjee said she was doing so after consulting leaders of major opposition parties and following 'a favourable court order'.

'We can topple the government, if needed'

'We can topple the government, if needed'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Dubbed as the largest farmers' congregation in Delhi, around 35,000 farmers, from across India, converged at the Parliament Street police station Thursday after their march was stopped by the administration.

5 Indian soldiers killed in Pak ambush at LoC

5 Indian soldiers killed in Pak ambush at LoC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Media sources identified the soldiers, who belonged to the 21 Bihar Unit, as Naik Prem Nath Singh, Lance Naik Shambhu Saran Ray, Vyay Kumar Ray, Raghunandan Prasad and Naik Pundalik Mane

BJP's 'Mehbooba dilemma'

BJP's 'Mehbooba dilemma'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

If Mehbooba is 'allowed' to survive unchecked she could transform her campaign into a sentiment typically suited to the ground conditions in Kashmir, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

India nabs Kasab 2.0 after terrorist strike in J&K

India nabs Kasab 2.0 after terrorist strike in J&K

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

A senior police officer said the terrorists, allegedly dressed in army fatigues, ambushed a Srinagar-bound convoy of the BSF.

J-K BJP takes out 'Tiranga' rally on Accession Day

J-K BJP takes out 'Tiranga' rally on Accession Day

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Dozens of vehicles, with the tricolor hoisted on each of them, were part of the rally which passed through Gupkar Road and the activists raised slogans outside the residences of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti there.

'There is fear and dread in Kashmir'

'There is fear and dread in Kashmir'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'This election was the first opportunity where Kashmiris told the world they do not agree with the Centre's policies and are unhappy about their disempowerment.'

Naidu's daylong fast becomes rallying point for Opposition unity

Naidu's daylong fast becomes rallying point for Opposition unity

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

"(Former PM) Atal Bihari Vajpayee said 'raj dharma' was not followed in Gujarat (during the 2002 riots). Now, 'raj dharma' is not being followed in case of Andhra Pradesh. We have been denied what was rightfully ours," he claimed.

NC to boycott panchayat polls unless Centre protects Article 35A

NC to boycott panchayat polls unless Centre protects Article 35A

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The state government last week announced the schedule for holding elections to local bodies and panchayats in the state.

Kashmir's political atmosphere is an apocalypse

Kashmir's political atmosphere is an apocalypse

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'The politicians waiting to grab the space left behind by Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti do not have any credentials,' says Athar Parvaiz.

17th Lok Sabha may see slightly higher Muslim numbers

17th Lok Sabha may see slightly higher Muslim numbers

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The outgoing Lok Sabha had 23 Muslim MPs, the most being from Congress and TMC. The highest number of Muslim MPs were in 1980 when as many as 49 MPs from the community which constitute nearly fifth of Indian population present in the Lok Sabha.

If you want good service, you have to pay: Govt on toll collection

If you want good service, you have to pay: Govt on toll collection

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'Toll system can never end though the rates may vary from time to time. Toll is my brain child'

Oppn parties lend support to farmers' 'Bharat bandh'

Oppn parties lend support to farmers' 'Bharat bandh'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The Congress expressed its 'whole-hearted' support to the 'Bharat bandh' called by farmer unions against the new agri-marketing laws and announced that it will hold protests that day at all district and state headquarters in solidarity with the demands of the farmers. TRS president and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said the party rank and file would actively participate in the bandh to ensure it was a success.

What will Indian politics look like post lockdown?

What will Indian politics look like post lockdown?

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'If the virulence of COVID-19 has muted the toxicity of the BJP's communalism, it will be an example of good coming out of the pandemic,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

'When we don't talk to Kashmiris, Pakistan becomes more relevant'

'When we don't talk to Kashmiris, Pakistan becomes more relevant'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

'Engagement should never stop.' 'Reassure Kashmiris that they will be treated at par with the rest of India.' 'The peace you crave will be peace with honour.' 'Your special status will not be tinkered with.'