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Omar meets father after assassination bid

Omar meets father after assassination bid

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met his father and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah here on Thursday morning, hours after security personnel foiled an assassination attempt on the veteran leader at a wedding function in the city. Leaders cutting across party lines also gathered at the former chief minister’s residence in Bathindi here to enquire […]

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Attack on Farooq Abdullah

NSG to undertake security audit of Z-plus category dignitaries   New Delhi: The National Security Guard (NSG) will undertake a comprehensive security audit of all its Z-plus category high-risk VIPs following the assassination attempt on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, officials said on Thursday. The ‘Black Cats’ commando force currently provides elite […]

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No MP enjoys privilege, would be forced to take action to maintain LS dignity: Birla

No MP enjoys privilege, would be forced to take action to maintain LS dignity: Birla

New Delhi: Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said Lok Sabha functions strictly according to rules and no member has the privilege to speak whenever he or she wishes and warned that if anyone behaves contrary to the decorum of the House, he would be compelled to take strict action to preserve its dignity. A day […]

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Assassination bid on Farooq Abdullah figures in RS

Opposition blames revocation of statehood   New Delhi: The assassination bid on former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah figured in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, with opposition parties blaming revocation of statehood for the incident, while the Centre promised a comprehensive investigation. Leader of the Opposition in the Upper House, Mallikarjun Kharge, raised […]

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Farooq Abdullah’s attacker sent to 5-day police remand

Jammu: A court here on Thursday remanded a man who allegedly made an assassination attempt on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah to five-day police custody for questioning. The 63-year-old accused, Kamal Singh Jamwal, was produced in the city court amid tight security. Police sought his custody stating that further interrogation was necessary to ascertain the […]

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Peace in JK has come at a price: Lt Guv

Peace in JK has come at a price: Lt Guv

Says peace was secured through the sacrifices of JK Police, Army and CAPFs JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the peace we enjoy today, the peace that lets families gather, athletes compete, and communities thrive, did not come without a price. “This peace was secured through the sacrifices of the J&K Police, […]

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Lt Guv, CM greet people on Jumat-ul-Vida

Lt Guv, CM greet people on Jumat-ul-Vida

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, which will be celebrated tomorrow on March 13. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, “On the auspicious occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, I extend my hearty greetings and good wishes to all. I pray for the health, happiness, and […]

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JKCA scam case: Non-bailable warrant against Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar: A local court on Thursday issued a non-bailable warrant against former chief minister Farooq Abdullah in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case. Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar Tabassum issued the warrants even as Abdullah failed to appear in court either in person or online. The magistrate also rejected Abdullah’s plea seeking an […]

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Targeting political leaders through violence unacceptable: BJP

Targeting political leaders through violence unacceptable: BJP

Condemns attack on Farooq Abdullah   Jammu: The BJP on Thursday strongly condemned the attack on National Conference president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, saying “targeting political leaders through violence is unacceptable” and demanded a thorough probe into the incident. Abdullah had a narrow escape when a gunman allegedly opened fire at him from […]

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Over 7,900 public grievances received with respect to JK govt in 2025: Centre in RS

New Delhi: More than 7,900 public grievances were received with respect to the government of Jammu and Kashmir in 2025, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. These grievances were received on the online Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) and forwarded to the Jammu and Kashmir government. Of the total of 7,936 […]