Jammu and Kashmir

28 counting centres set up across J&K to count votes for 90 seats, three-tier security cover established

Instructions have been given to closely monitor social media to prevent the spread of any rumours related to the counting.

Oct 7, 2024

Give me 50 Assembly seats, will resolve Kashmir issue, says Engineer Rashid

"Prioritize statehood over government formation": Engineer Rashid tells political parties

Asking political parties to delay the formation of government in Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid said that his party is ready to collaborate with any party to achieve the target of statehood.

Oct 7, 2024

Arrangements in place for counting of J&K votes on Tuesday

Arrangements in place for counting of Votes in J&K on Tuesday

A day before the counting of votes in Jammu and Kashmir, all procedural formalities have been completed to ensure smooth, fair and flawless counting of votes on Tuesday, said officials here, adding that security has been enhanced.

Oct 7, 2024

J&K Exit polls 2024: NC-Cong alliance to emerge single largest group in hung assembly

As per the forecast of most exit polls, the BJP is likely to maintain its dominance in Jammu province, and the NC-Congress alliance to sweep Kashmir Valley.

Oct 5, 2024

Infiltration bid foiled on LoC, two infiltrators killed in Kashmir's Kupwara district

During the last 15 days security forces have eliminated seven terrorists in different parts of Kashmir Valley.

Oct 5, 2024

Omar Abdullah to contest Assembly polls from J&K's Ganderbal seat

Omar says BJP plotting to weaken future government's authority in J&K

The former Chief Minister said that the BJP's attempts to weaken the incoming government clearly indicate that the Saffron Party has accepted its defeat in the elections.

Oct 4, 2024

Nomination of MLAs pose new challenge after J&K assembly polls; sparks debate

Following the amendment to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, Article 239A of the Constitution, which governs the Union Territory of Puducherry, has now been extended to apply to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as well.

Oct 4, 2024

Terrorist recruitment in Kashmir is nearly nil, with only 80 active terrorists left in Valley: GoC 15 Corps.

The General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Army's 15 Corps Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said that there is a significant improvement in the security scenario in Kashmir, but challenges are still there.

Oct 4, 2024

J&K journo alleges threats from prominent politician; files police complaint [details]

A senior journalist in Jammu and Kashmir has filed a police complaint after receiving threats and abuse from an influential politician, sparking concerns over press freedom in the region.

Oct 4, 2024

Ahead of poll results, BJP's candidate from Surankote Mushtaq Bukhari passes away

Snapping his 40-year-old relations with the National Conference Sayeed Mushtaq Bukhari had joined the BJP in February this year after the Union Government granted Scheduled Tribe status to the ethnic Pahari tribe.

Oct 2, 2024

J&K assembly polls conclude; marks dawn of a new chapter

Erstwhile terrorism-infested regions celebrate democracy; rebuff boycotts and violence with overwhelming turnout.

Oct 1, 2024

Voter enthusiasm in J&K polls third makes turnout outstrip earlier rounds, crosses 65 per cent

The 'festival of democracy' was at the height of its fervour in the third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on Tuesday as the turnout, at 65.46 per cent, crossed the figures of the earlier two rounds, even with an hour still to go before the close of polling.

Oct 1, 2024

Border Dwellers of Jammu Valiantly Embrace 'Festival of Democracy'

Despite mounting tensions in border areas, residents turn out in large numbers to joyfully participate in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, marking a courageous celebration of their democratic rights.

Oct 1, 2024

Historic first: West PAK refugees, Valmikis vote in J&K after 77 years

Debarred from casting votes in local elections for decades together, West Pakistani Refugees and members of the Valmiki community are elated after getting voting rights.

Oct 1, 2024

After 30 Years of Exemplary Service, DGP R.R. Swain Bids Farewell to J&K Police

Andhra cadre IPS office Nalin Prabhat, who is presently serving as DGP (Law and Order) takes over as the new DGP of J&K.

Oct 1, 2024

Dismal female representation: Only 5% women contestants in final phase of J&K assembly elections

Out of 415 candidates contesting elections, only 25 women vie for 40 assembly seats in the final leg of the three-phased polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 1, 2024

Congress Confident of Forming Government in Jammu & Kashmir Amid Polls

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hints at involving PDP in a post-poll grand alliance in case the coalition falls short of some seats.

Sep 30, 2024

Historic First: West Pakistani Refugees, Valmikis set to vote in J&K assembly polls after 1947

Settled in different parts of the Jammu region, these "brutalized" communities were denied the right to vote in Assembly elections due to Article 35-A.

Sep 30, 2024

Pawan Khera questions success of lateral entry scheme under NDA

Kharge's remarks not distasteful but patriotic: Pawan Khera

Congress National Spokesperson, Pawan Khera, on Monday brushed aside Union Home Minister, Amit Shah's charges of 'distasteful' remarks by Mallikarjun Kharge against the Prime Minister and said that the party President has inspired the cadres to work with fresh vigour in freeing the country from the BJP.

Sep 30, 2024

'Mixed feelings', Ghulam Nabi Azad says as J&K gets ready for third phase of polling

Democratic Progressive Azad Party President Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that he has mixed feelings about the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, underlining that he is happy and sad at the same time.

Sep 30, 2024

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Jammu and Kashmir

28 counting centres set up across J&K to count votes for 90 seats, three-tier security cover established

"Prioritize statehood over government formation": Engineer Rashid tells political parties

Arrangements in place for counting of Votes in J&K on Tuesday

J&K Exit polls 2024: NC-Cong alliance to emerge single largest group in hung assembly

Infiltration bid foiled on LoC, two infiltrators killed in Kashmir's Kupwara district

Omar says BJP plotting to weaken future government's authority in J&K

Nomination of MLAs pose new challenge after J&K assembly polls; sparks debate

Terrorist recruitment in Kashmir is nearly nil, with only 80 active terrorists left in Valley: GoC 15 Corps.

J&K journo alleges threats from prominent politician; files police complaint [details]

Ahead of poll results, BJP's candidate from Surankote Mushtaq Bukhari passes away

J&K assembly polls conclude; marks dawn of a new chapter

Voter enthusiasm in J&K polls third makes turnout outstrip earlier rounds, crosses 65 per cent

Border Dwellers of Jammu Valiantly Embrace 'Festival of Democracy'

Historic first: West PAK refugees, Valmikis vote in J&K after 77 years

After 30 Years of Exemplary Service, DGP R.R. Swain Bids Farewell to J&K Police

Dismal female representation: Only 5% women contestants in final phase of J&K assembly elections

Congress Confident of Forming Government in Jammu & Kashmir Amid Polls

Historic First: West Pakistani Refugees, Valmikis set to vote in J&K assembly polls after 1947

Kharge's remarks not distasteful but patriotic: Pawan Khera

'Mixed feelings', Ghulam Nabi Azad says as J&K gets ready for third phase of polling

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