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Ruhullah quits NC and Lok Sabha, tells Budgam crowd 'this is my azaadi'
Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi resigned from the Lok Sabha and from the National Conference on Tuesday, accusing the party leadership, particularly Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, of betraying its promise to fight for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status. He announced the decision at a rally in Budgam. The BJP said it had no role in the party's internal rift.
24 years, one speech: Aga Ruhullah quits NC and gives up his Lok Sabha seat
Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi resigned from the Lok Sabha and quit the National Conference at a rally in Budgam on Tuesday, ending a 24-year association. He accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and party president Farooq Abdullah of abandoning the 2024 election promises on Article 370, jobs and reservation. His exit lands a day after 25 NC lawmakers gave the leadership a 14-day ultimatum.
Deputy CM gets public works, Sagar revenue, as J&K portfolios are finally allotted
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha issued orders on Wednesday allocating portfolios to the eight ministers in the Omar Abdullah government, a day after the cabinet expansion. Departments left unallocated will remain with the Chief Minister.
Interns get a doubled stipend as J&K raises monthly pay to Rs 25,000
The Jammu and Kashmir government has doubled the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns to Rs 25,000 from Rs 12,300, effective October 1, 2026. The decision follows an agitation by medical interns. It also covers foreign medical graduates.
Darbar on the move again: J&K secretariat to shift from Srinagar to Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir will shift its civil secretariat from Srinagar to Jammu for the winter, keeping the 150-year-old Darbar Move going for a second year. Offices on a five-day week close in Srinagar on October 30 and six-day offices on October 31; all reopen in Jammu on November 2. About 151 departments and more than 10,000 employees move.
Cabinet expansion in J&K only after L-G returns, says Farooq Abdullah
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah says the expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir council of ministers will happen once Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns, attributing the delay to Sinha's health.
Cabinet expansion only after Lt Governor returns to Valley, says Farooq Abdullah
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said the expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers will take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns to the Valley, adding that the Chief Minister had sought strict action to prevent a recurrence of recent incidents.
Cabinet expansion after LG returns, says Farooq Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has said the expansion of the Union Territory's Council of Ministers will take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns to the Valley, adding that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has sought strict action and compensation over a recent attack.
Cabinet expansion once LG is back, says Farooq; raps Centre over statehood
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has said the expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir council of ministers will happen once Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns to the Valley, and criticised the Centre over the delay in restoring statehood.