National Conference

With New Take In Kashmir, Congress Hopes Centre Has Learnt A Lesson

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Tuesday October 24, 2017

Following Home Minister Rajnath Singh's announcement of a sustained dialogue and the appointment of former Intelligence chief Dineshwar Sharma as an interlocutor, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah both questioned the "muscular approach" and the "defeat of those who use force as a solution", respective...

Make Conscious Efforts Towards National Integration: PM Modi Tells Governors

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 14, 2017

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked governors to make conscious efforts towards the integration of the nation.

Omar Abdullah 'Creating Hype' On Article 35A, Says Jammu And Kashmir BJP

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 31, 2017

The BJP on Wednesday accused former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah of "creating hype" over Article 35A and trying to divide people on regional and religious basis.

Defending Article 35A Not An 'Anti-National' Act: Omar Abdullah

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 30, 2017

Extending his party's campaign for safeguarding Article 35A of the Constitution to the border district of Rajouri, National Conference (NC) working president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said defending the provision cannot be an "anti-national" act.

SBI Favours Equal Treatment Of Lenders, Buyers In Projects

Press Trust of India | Monday August 28, 2017

Addressing a NAREDCO's realty conference, SBI's Managing Director (National Banking Group) Rajnish Kumar said the risk of banks and home buyers have reduced after the implementation of new real estate law RERA from May this year.

India Can Face China And Pakistan, But Threat Is From Within: Farooq Abdullah

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 18, 2017

India can face China and Pakistan but the threat is from within the country as somebody is determined to spoil everything by dividing the people, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said today.

Separatists Have No Right To Talk About Article 35A: Omar Abdullah

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday August 14, 2017

Separatist leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have no business talking about Article 35A as they do not believe in the Constitution of India, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said today

Experts Call For National Policy On Integrative Medicine

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Wednesday August 9, 2017

They were speaking at India's biggest conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern medicine organized by Amrita University's School of Ayurveda in collaboration with the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.

Separatist Geelani's Sons Questioned By NIA In Terror Funding Case

India News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Tuesday August 8, 2017

As part of its probe into terror funding in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) today questioned Naeem and Naseem Geelani, sons of Hurriyat Conference chief Syed Ali Geelani at its headquarters in Delhi.

Kashmiri Separatists Used Money From Pakistan To Pay Stone-Throwers, Court Told

India News | Reported by Tanima Biswas, Edited by Mala Das | Tuesday July 25, 2017

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today told a Delhi court that it has firm evidence that seven Hurriyat Conference separatists arrested yesterday used money got from Pakistan through hawala to pay people to burn schools and throw stones during protests in the Kashmir Valley since last year, fuelling unrest.

Son-In-Law Of Hurriyat's Geelani, 6 Others Arrested For Terror Funding

India News | Edited by Nishant Saxena | Monday July 24, 2017

In a first such major crackdown, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested seven Kashmiri separatists on charges of receiving funds from Pakistan to sponsor terrorist activities and protests by stone-throwers in the Kashmir Valley.

Can Talk With Pak, But...: Mehbooba Mufti's Counter To Farooq Abdullah

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Saturday July 22, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today said that India and Pakistan should resolve their differences through talks between themselves. Lashing out at National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah who had suggested India should seek help from "friends" such as the US for talking to Pakistan, she asked if he wanted Jammu and Kashmir to be...

'I Can Lynch You Here': Jammu And Kashmir Minister Tells Lawmaker In Assembly

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 5, 2017

"I can lynch you here," Jammu and Kashmir minister Imran Ansari told National Conference leader Devender Rana in the Legislative Assembly during a discussion on implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Jammu And Kashmir Assembly Staff Falls Unconscious After Ruckus In House

Srinagar News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 4, 2017

A staff of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly today fell unconscious during a scuffle between his colleagues and opposition legislators after the speaker issued orders for marshalling out independent MLA Sheikh Abdul Rashid from the house

85% Diabetics Face Amputations Due to the Lack of Proper Treatment

NDTV Food Desk | Monday June 19, 2017

85 per cent of diabetics see amputations in their lifetime due to lack of appropriate treatment, data released during a national conference on diabetics.

At DMK Chief Karunanidhi's Birthday, Opposition Unites For Another Cause: 10 Facts

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Sunday June 4, 2017

As DMK chief M Karunanidhi turned 94 today, his birthday party served as a gathering for more than one cause. While his party marked the occasion to celebrate his sixty years of being a legislator without losing a single election, the birthday bash was also a show of unity among an otherwise fragmented opposition ahead of the Presidential election....

As Karunanidhi Turns 94, Opposition Unites For Another Occasion: 10 Facts

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Saturday June 3, 2017

As DMK chief M Karunanidhi turns 94 today, his birthday party will serve as a gathering for more than one cause. While his party will mark the occasion as one to celebrate his sixty years of being a legislator without losing a single election, a host opposition parties will huddle around in what is being seen as a show of unity ahead of the Preside...

Arun Jaitley On 3 Years Of Modi Government: Highlights

India News | Posted by Revathi Hariharan | Thursday June 1, 2017

On completion of the NDA government's three years in office, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is addressing a press conference in the national capital. Claiming to have "restored the credibility of the economy", the Finance Minister said, "We have shown decisiveness, even the ability to take difficult decisions.

Press Conference Of Indian National Uzma, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj: Highlights

India News | Thursday May 25, 2017

Uzma, the Indian woman who said that she was forced to marry a Pakistani man at gunpoint returned to India this morning. She is addressing a press conference.

Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi Calls For Sensitising Police On Crimes Against Children

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 24, 2017

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi on Wednesday called for sensitising police on crimes against children and proposed a special children cell in the police forces.

Rahul Gandhi To Visit Jammu And Kashmir As Congress Sets Up Policy-Planning Group In The State

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 20, 2017

The Congress, which has been critical of both the Centre and the PDP-BJP coalition government over their handling of the Jammu and Kashmir situation, set up a policy-planning group led by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the state on Wednesday. The move comes after a delegation of the Congress and National Conference leaders from Jammu and ...

Navonmesh: National Conference On Innovation In School Education Begins

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday April 18, 2017

Union Minister of Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar inaugurated the three-day National Conference on innovation (Navonmesh) in School Education today at New Delhi.

Some Stone Throwers Are Funded By Jammu And Kashmir Government: Farooq Abdullah

India News | Written by Kinshu Dang | Sunday April 16, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir saw the lowest voter turnout in Srinagar's repeat by-poll in the history of the state with only two per cent showing up at polling stations. The unprecedented violence during the first by-poll on last Sunday, which also saw only seven per cent voters, resulted in eight deaths and injuries to more than 100 security personnel. But f...

Srinagar By-Election: Farooq Abdullah Beats PDP Candidate In Key Contest

India News | Written by Sheikh Zaffar Iqbal | Saturday April 15, 2017

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has won the closely-watched by-poll for the Srinagar parliamentary seat, defeating People's Democratic Party's Nazir Ahmed Khan by a margin of over 10,700 votes. Mr Abdullah received around 48,554 votes, while Mr Khan got 37,779 votes, officials said.

Re-Poll Begins In 38 Polling Stations Of Srinagar

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 13, 2017

The re-poll ordered by Election Commission of India in 38 polling stations of Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, where the bypoll on April 9 was marred by violence, began today amidst tight security arrangements.

Re-Poll At Srinagar's 38 Booths Today, Separatists Call For Shutdown

Srinagar News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 13, 2017

The re-poll in 38 polling stations of Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency is scheduled to begin at 7 am on Thursday. Strict security arrangements have been made by Election Commission as all the polling stations are in Budgam district, the worst-hit by violence during voting on Sunday. Separatists have called for a shutdown in the area.

Srinagar By-Polls 2017: Stakes High For National Conference's Farooq Abdullah As Voting Begins Amid Tight Security

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 9, 2017

Voting began in the bypolls of the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat. Adequate security arrangements are made, after miscreants tried to scare the electorate. For the Srinagar seat, nine candidates are in the fray.

Yogi Adityanath Serves Legal Notice To National Conference Leader For 'Spreading Hatred' Against BJP

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 6, 2017

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has served a legal notice to National Conference spokesperson Junaid Azim Mattu for allegedly spreading hatred against the BJP.

What Tourism? Stone Pelters 'Sacrificing Life For Kashmir': Farooq Abdullah

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday April 6, 2017

National Conference patriarch Farooq Abdullah has triggered a debate, claiming young men who were on the streets pelting stones, were doing so "for the nation". The young men throwing stones, he added, "were sacrificing their life for the resolution of Kashmir (issue)".

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Press Conference: Highlights

India News | Monday April 3, 2017

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal is addressing a press meet ahead of the municipal polls in the national capital, which are scheduled for April 23.