National Conference

November 5, 2026 11:48 AM

Centre, states to discuss mining and coal sector reforms at conference in Goa: Minister

The National Conference on Mining, beginning in South Goa on Thursday, will bring together the Centre and states to discuss reforms, emerging challenges and ways to strengthen the mining and coal sectors, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has said. The Minister for Coal and Mines arrived in the coastal state on Wednesday evening to participate in the two-day conference. "Over the two days, the conference will bring together the Centre and states for focused deliberations on key reforms, emerging c...

September 22, 2026 7:40 PM

Govt aims to uproot drug trade from India by 2029: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Tuesday inaugurated the third National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States and Union Territories in New Delhi, calling for intensified and coordinated efforts to make India drug-free. Addressing the two-day conference, Amit Shah said the roadmap for a drug-free India is crucial to achieving the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. He said the government aims to collectively uproot the drug trade from the country...

November 9, 2025 11:40 AM

PM Modi calls for accessible and inclusive justice at National Conference on Legal Aid Delivery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the National Conference on “Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms” at the Supreme Court of India, urging collective efforts to make justice accessible, timely, and understandable for all citizens. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said strengthening legal aid systems would give new strength to India’s judicial framework and enhance the Ease of Justice, complementing the government’s broader efforts toward Ease of Living and Ease...

October 14, 2024 10:02 PM

Omar Abdullah to take oath as J&K chief minister on October 16

National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16. Abdullah shared the news on X, posting a photo of the letter handed to him by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s Principal Secretary. "Was pleased to receive the Principal Secretary to LG Manoj Sinha ji. He handed over a letter from the @OfficeOfLGJandK inviting me to form the next government in J-K," Abdullah wrote. The formation of the new government comes after ...

October 10, 2024 4:49 PM

Omar Abdullah unanimously elected as leader of National Conference, set to stake claim to form government

The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) on Wednesday unanimously elected Omar Abdullah as the leader of its Legislative Party. Speaking about his election, Omar Abdullah, president of JKNC, said, "There was a meeting of the National Conference's Legislative Party, and the Legislative Party decided on its leader. I am deeply grateful to the National Conference legislators for reposing faith in me, trusting me, and giving me the chance to go to Raj Bhavan and stake a claim to form the go...

October 8, 2024 3:11 PM

J-K poll results: NC’s Tanvir Sadiq wins from Zadibal Assembly constituency

National Conference (NC) leader Tanvir Sadiq won the Zadibal Assembly constituency in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, securing victory by a margin of 16,173 votes over the People's Conference candidate Abid Hussain Ansari, according to the Election Commission website. Sadiq said that he will raise the people's voice in the Assembly. "I am thankful to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for giving the mandate to me. I assure them that I will raise their voice in the Assembly. I am happy with the way ...