Jammu And Kashmir National Conference

Shopian killings: Mirza Mehboob Beg demands immediate probe

Lok Sabha MP of ruling National Conference, Mehboob Beig today demanded an immediate probe into the death of five persons allegedly in the firing by security forces in Shopian town of south Kashmir.

Security beefed up across Kashmir Valley ahead of Independence Day

The tightened security arrangements were made in the wake of surge in infiltration attempts and ceasefire violations from across the border and escalation in militant activities in the Valley, officials said.

Kishtwar violence: Not separatists, political alienation is the real problem

Separatists and ethnic violence have always been a part of Jammu and Kashmir's history. Unfortunately our politicians have only added to the divide instead of bridging it.

Omar visits home of slain NC worker, terms killing as heinous

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the house of slain NC worker Abdul Rehman Ganai and described his killing by suspected militants as a heinous act.

Chidambaram, Omar review security situation in JK

Issues relating to law and order and security were discussed in detail at the high-level meeting, an official spokesman said.

Omar hopeful of AFSPA revocation after Army Chief row ends

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that it is only the Army that had objected to the withdrawal of AFSPA till now. However, he is still willing to resume talks on the issue after the controversy surrounding Army Chief settles down.