Hyderabad, April 17 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Friday that today (Friday) will be remembered forever as a red-letter day in Indian history. “Today will be remembered forever as a Red-letter Day in Indian History, when under the leadership of Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji, Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha, and Shri Mallikarjun kharge Ji, united all democratic forces and opposition leaders in adverting a national disaster,” the Chief Minister posted on X after the bill to a…
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Srinagar, April 15 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday showed the much-appreciated presence of mind when he refused to cut an inauguration ribbon bearing three colours of the national flag.CM Abdullah declined to cut the ribbon during the inauguration of the “Know Your Artisan” programme at Kashmir Haat, Exhibition Ground, Srinagar, after noticing that it bore the colours of the national flag.When the Chief Minister reached the inauguration point, he observed t…
Jammu, March 28 (IANS) Peoples Conference (PC) president and MLA Sajad Gani Lone on Saturday drew a parallel between his father’s assassination and the recent attack on former chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, alleging that security has often been used for political ends.Delivering an emotionally charged speech in the J&K legislative assembly on Saturday, Sajad Lone condemned the attack on Dr Farooq Abdullah while drawing a painful parallel to his own father’s assassination, while deman…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a marriage function in Greater Kailash, prompting widespread condemnation and urgent questions about security arrangements. The assailant, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, fired at Dr Abdullah from behind as he was leaving the function. Quick action by the security personnel deployed with the former chief minister thwarted the attempt, and a licensed pistol used in the…
Srinagar, March 12 (IANS) Hours after issuing a non-bailable warrant against former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar on Thursday recalled the warrant. The CJM Srinagar said in the recall order that the decision was taken considering Abdullah’s condition following a murderous attack a day earlier.Earlier in the day, the CJM had issued a non-bailable warrant as Abdullah failed to appear in cou…
Srinagar, March 12 (IANS) A court in Srinagar, on Thursday, issued a non-bailable warrant against former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) President, Farooq Abdullah, in the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case. Official sources said here that the Srinagar Chief Judicial Magistrate court has rejected the plea of Farooq Abdullah seeking exemption from personal appearance and issued a non-bailable warrant against him in the JKCA scam case.The matter ha…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Political leaders from the Congress and Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday condemned the firing incident that took place at a function attended by Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, terming it “unfortunate” and “a serious security lapse”, and calling for a thorough investigation into the matter. Several leaders expressed concern over the breach in security and stressed the need for stronger protec…
Jammu, March 12 (IANS) In his first response to the unsuccessful assassination attempt against him, former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah stated on Thursday that he has never held any animosity towards anyone, and wondered about the motives of the assailant.Speaking to reporters in his Bhatindi area residence in Jammu, Dr Abdullah said, “I have never harboured malice towards anyone. My doors are always open for everybody. People come to meet me. I listen to them, and whatever is possible, I…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday said the government would take every necessary step to ensure the security of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah. Responding to concerns raised in the Rajya Sabha by Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the recent attack on the senior leader, Nadda described the incident as extremely serious and said the Centre was treating the matter with utmost concern.Kharge said, “Today, you must have read that…
Jammu, March 12 (IANS) Leaders of the National Conference have expressed anguish and concern following a firing incident involving former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah during a private function in Jammu. A person attempted to attack National Conference president Farooq Abdullah during an event on Wednesday evening. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary was also present during this. The suspect is in police custody.Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the atte…