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Thirty-five people died and 17 others were injured after a vehicle fell into a gorge in Kishtwar district on Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning. (Photo: ANI)

'J&K's Kishtwar accident heart-wrenching,' says PM Modi

The incident took place after the driver of a matador vehicle coming from Keshwan lost control and the vehicle fell into a gorge.

01 Jul 2019 12:41 PM

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah tweeted, 'I wish her well and hope that what ever she does makes her happy.' (Photo: ANI)

Omar Abdullah, Shah-Faesal support Zaira's decision to quit acting, wish her luck

The 18-year-old actor said she was not happy with the line of work as it interfered with her faith and religion.

30 Jun 2019 2:33 PM

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti on Monday welcomed the Pathankot court verdict in the Kathua rape case, demanding 'severe punishment' to the convicts. (Photo: File)

Time to stop politics over heinous crime: Mufti, Omar welcomes Kathua case verdict

The case created public outrage with activists and people hitting the streets demanding justice to the victim.

10 Jun 2019 2:03 PM

'Any step taken to improve the functioning of J&K bank will be welcomed', Omar said. (Photo: File)

Omar welcomes steps for improving J&K Bank functioning but warns of playing politics

The Jammu and Kashmir Governor's administration Saturday removed Parvez Ahmad as the chairman of the bank.

09 Jun 2019 7:40 PM

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah Thursday asked his party leaders to desist from lobbying for party ticket for the forthcoming Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir by using the open access to him on the occasion of Eid. (Photo: File)

Please leave politics out of my Eid celebrations: Omar to NC leaders

Omar Abdullah asked his party leaders to desist from lobbying for party ticket for forthcoming J&K Assembly election on the occasion of Eid.

06 Jun 2019 3:20 PM

‘They not only violate basic norms of diplomatic conduct and civilised behaviour, but are also counter-productive for our bilateral relations,’ Indian envoy Ajay Bisaria said. (Photo: ANI)

Iftar party row: Omar Abdullah urges India, Pak to ‘stop this nonsense’

Omar also strongly criticized the Pakistani side for their ‘tit for tat diplomacy’, citing Pakistani High Commission’s incident earlier.

02 Jun 2019 1:35 PM

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and Omar Abdullah. (Photo: File)

‘Real results’ will be declared on May 23: Oppn rejects exit polls prediction

Exit polls on Sunday projected the BJP-led NDA to retain power at Centre with giving PM Modi a clear majority again in the Lok Sabha.

20 May 2019 11:40 AM

Shah said that Congress was thinking of removing sedition law which the BJP would never allow. (Photo: ANI)

Nobody can take away Kashmir from India till BJP is alive: Amit Shah

'Omar Abdullah said that Kashmir should have a separate Prime Minister. How can a country have two Prime Ministers?,' Shah asked.

16 May 2019 5:37 PM

Shah also noted that it was for the first time that the opposition has not made corruption an issue as it has been "wiped out" during the Modi government. (Photo: ANI twitter)

BJP to scrap Art 370 if voted back to power: Amit Shah

The BJP chief is campaigning in support of Kangra BJP candidate Kishan Kapoor.

12 May 2019 3:00 PM

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti (Photo: PTI)

Probe hints merit in complaint that BJP tried to bribe Leh journos

The BJP has denied any wrongdoing and Mr Raina said on Wednesday that an internal party committee will be set up to probe the allegation.

09 May 2019 1:19 AM

Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday questioned the Congress' approach towards the state of Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of ongoing Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File)

Omar Abdullah questions Congress' approach towards J&K

The National Conference leader also said that by ignoring the state like this, the Congress is giving a walkover to the BJP.

02 May 2019 3:13 PM

BJP president Amit Shah (Photo: ANI twitter)

Mamata silent on Omar's 'separate PM remark', concerned of her vote-bank: Shah

The BJP president said that elections are crucial as it will test the fate of the democratic system in the state.

01 May 2019 6:59 PM

Amit Shah said his party will continue its fight to ensure that Kashmir remains an integral part of India, no matter who is in power at the Centre. (Photo: ANI)

Mamata supporting those who wish to divide country: Amit Shah

He iterated that the saffron party, if re-elected to power, will scrap Article 370 of the Constitution in Kashmir.

01 May 2019 3:49 PM

'India is the land of Shivaji Maharaj and its security is responsibility of us all,' Shah said.(Photo: ANI | Twitter)

As long as BJP exists, Kashmir would be integral part of India: Amit Shah

The Congress wants to separate Kashmir from India, Shah said.

17 Apr 2019 1:43 PM

Police personnel who are scheduled to be on election duty during the third phase of polling cast their votes for general elections in Ahmedabad. (Photo: PTI)

Will make sedition law more stringent: Rajnath Singh

The minister claimed that nobody could doubt the commitment and integrity of Mr Modi.

13 Apr 2019 2:26 AM

Security personnel stand guard on the Jammu-Srinagar-Baramulla national highway on the outskirts of Srinagar on Sunday. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

Shutting J&K lifeline: The road to unreason

The aim was to prevent a Pulwama-type suicide attack on a convoy that had left over 40 CRPF personnel dead.

12 Apr 2019 12:00 AM

Kashmiri voters stand in a queue to cast their votes outside a polling station at Shadipora. (Photo: AP)

BSF coerced voters to vote BJP, Cong button dead in some EVMs: PDP, NC

The National Conference's Jammu provincial president Davinder Singh Rana also registered his protest on the issue.

11 Apr 2019 2:27 PM

'Modi will have to answer that because it was Modi only who, till now, was saying that Pakistan and militants want the BJP to lose,' Abdullah told reporters. (Photo: File)

Omar seeks response from PM Modi over Imran Khan's 'endorsement' for next term

Earlier Khan said that there may be a better chance of peace talks with India if the BJP wins the general elections.

10 Apr 2019 2:53 PM

BJP candidate Hema Malini sits on a tractor during an election campaign in Mathura on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Omar Abdullah trolls Hema Malini for ‘fancy tractor outing’

As soon as photos of Hema's act went out on the social media, people started questioning the BJP candidate over her fancy campaigning.

06 Apr 2019 6:19 AM

The BJP president claimed that the NRC is a major step taken by prime minister Narendra Modi during the last five years to drive out illegal migrants from Assam. (Image: ANI)

Amit Shah asks Rahul to clear stand on Omar Abdullah's demand for separate PM

''Kashmir will always remain a part of the country and we cannot allow it to have a separate Prime Minister'', he said.

05 Apr 2019 6:34 PM

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