SRINAGAR — More than 13,000 polling staff on Tuesday took positions at 3,500 polling stations set up across 26 assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir, where voting will be held Wednesday in the second phase polls in the union territory. The security forces personnel comprising police, armed police and central armed paramilitary forces left for […]
SRINAGAR — Over 2.5 million voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray for 26 Jammu and Kashmir assembly seats in the second phase of the election to be held in the Union territory on Wednesday. These assembly constituencies are spread over six districts – three in the Valley and as many […]
JAMMU — One of the accused in the infamous Lethpora attack case, died last night due to a cardiac arrest at the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital in Jammu. An official told Srinagar based news agency Kashmir Dot Com that Bilal Ahmed Kuchay, son of Gh Nabi Kuchay, a resident of Hajibal Kakapora in the […]
SRINAGAR — From regional parties’ pledges to release jailed youth to the BJP’s opposition to restoration of special status, the second phase of campaigning for 26 Assembly seats in six districts in Jammu and Kashmir came to an end on Monday. The polling will be held on Wednesday (September 25). Over 25.78 lakh voters will […]
BUDGAM — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Waheed ur Rehman Para, along with Haji Ghulam Ahmad Khan, the party’s candidate, held a roadshow through several villages in the Beerwah Assembly Constituency on Monday. Accompanied by supporters and party workers, Khan and Para received a warm welcome from the locals. Addressing the media persons during the […]
GANDERBAL — National Conference leader Omar Abdullah alleged on Monday that attempts were being made to “divide our voice” and “votes.” He appealed to the electorate to vote for the National Conference ahead of the second phase of polling scheduled for September 23. “I am seeking one more opportunity to serve you. There are many […]
SRINAGAR — Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday slammed regional parties in Jammu and Kashmir for “misleading” people with false promises and agendas. During roadshows in Ganderbal and Hazratbal, Azad said these parties have repeatedly “exploited” the sentiments of the masses without offering any real solutions to the issues faced […]
SRINAGAR — The Chief Electoral Officer has initiated action against 21 government employees, adhoc and casual labourers after they were found to have taken part in election campaigning with a view to ensure transparency in ongoing Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir. “Acting swiftly on detailed ground inquiry reports, 21 employees found involved in political […]
JAMMU – National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said they will continue to knock at the Supreme Court’s door for the restoration of Article 370 as “it is linked with the honour of the people” of Jammu and Kashmir. The former chief minister said the “frequent” terror attacks, especially in the peaceful Jammu region, […]
GANDERBAL — Ahead of the second and third phases of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Democratic Progressive Azad Party Chief Ghulam Nabi Azad called leaders of political parties his competitors, adding that he does not consider them enemies. “The political parties are not my enemies; they are our competitors. Like in class, we are […]