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May 14, 2026, 05:58 PM - 2 min read
Both leaders described the statements as a welcome step in the right direction.
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May 12, 2026, 03:02 PM - 2 min read
While interacting with the media in Srinagar, Farooq said he personally does not consume alcohol, but those who do would procure it from outside the Union Territory if it is banned locally.
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May 7, 2026, 05:53 PM - 2 min read
The meeting comes amid growing resentment among local population over the Omar Abdullah government for its failure to fulfil key promises made in the 2024 election manifesto. Major unfulfilled promises include free LPG cylinders for poor families and 200 units of free electricity for marginalised sections.
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May 6, 2026, 05:16 PM - 3 min read
Farooq said "(Operation) Sindoor has paid its dividends. I think there is no more question of wars. Wars do not bring a solution, they just bring misery. Look at Ukraine and the destruction there, look at the Middle East. Look at the situation of gas (supplies) here. It will take Qatar a year or two to restore gas supplies.”
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May 6, 2026, 02:18 PM - 2 min read
Speaking to mediapersons, Farooq said, “Hindustan mein blasts hote rehte hain, kaunsi nayi baat hai (Explosions keep happening in India; what is new about this?).” His remarks came a day after two explosions were reported in Amritsar and Jalandhar on Tuesday.
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May 3, 2026, 06:32 PM - 5 min read
Addressing the event, Abdullah appreciated Dr Razdan's efforts, saying he has never closed his doors for anyone.
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March 12, 2026, 06:34 PM - 2 min read
Police sought his custody, saying further interrogation was required to find out the motive behind the attack. They also said it was necessary to verify whether the accused had links with any organisation or individual.
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March 12, 2026, 06:12 PM - 2 min read
Farooq, 88, had a narrow escape when a gunman reportedly opened fire at him from behind while he was leaving a wedding function at Greater Kailash on the outskirts of Jammu on Wednesday night.
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March 12, 2026, 01:20 PM - 3 min read
A middle-aged man, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, approached Farooq Abdullah from behind and pointed a loaded pistol at his head. The attacker was overpowered by the National Security Guard (NSG) personnel providing Z+ category protection before he could fire a fatal shot. Singh, a resident of Purani Mandi in Jammu, told police he had been planning the attack for over 20 years.
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March 7, 2026, 06:10 PM - 3 min read
A visibly angry Farooq Abdullah while slamming US said that country has to decide what is good for it, and nobody else should decide its future. CPM senior leader and MLA MY Tarigami has also urged India to condemn US-Israel strikes on Iran.
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March 6, 2026, 03:16 PM - 2 min read
On the question of framing charges, the court held that all essential ingredients of the offences under Sections 120-B, 406 and 409 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) were prima facie made out against the accused. “Therefore, the accused persons shall be charged for the commission of the said offences.”
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March 5, 2026, 12:40 PM - 2 min read
The former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir stated that no country has the right to impose its will on another nation or violate its sovereignty. Dr Farooq urged the Union government to clearly present its position on the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
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