Jammu and Kashmir

Rahul Gandhi in J&K today, to begin party's election campaign with two rallies

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will start the party's J&K election campaign on Wednesday as he is scheduled to address two election rallies in the union territory.

Sep 4, 2024

Paralympic Champions: Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar of J&K make history

Indian archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar secured a thrilling bronze medal victory in the mixed compound open archery event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The duo edged out Italy's Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina by a single point, winning with a nail-biting score of 156-155.

Sep 4, 2024

Omar's ex-key aide embarrasses NC leadership; drops political bombshell [read now]

A day after Omar Abdullah alleged that BJP appointed Ram Madhav as election incharge of J&K to tie up with PDP after the elections, his former aide Devender Singh Rana disclosed that the NC leadership was desperate to develop relations with the Saffron Party.

Sep 3, 2024

J&K Assembly Elections: Special polling stations along LoC in Poonch to boost voter turnout

To ensure full voter participation in the upcoming Assembly elections, the Poonch district administration has established 10 special polling stations across the fence on the Line of Control (LoC).

Sep 3, 2024

High-stakes electoral clash: BJP president to contest from Nowshera, Congress chief from Central Shalteng

All parties cleared candidates for the first and second phases of elections in Jammu and Kashmir. J&K BJP president of contest from his traditional Nowshera assembly segment of Rajouri district.

Sep 3, 2024

Two devotees killed as massive landslide hits Mata Vaishno Devi track; rescue underway

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expresses grief over the loss of lives and announces ex-gratia.

Sep 2, 2024

Terrorists strike at Army camp amid electioneering; stirs panic [details]

At least one soldier lost his life after terrorists opened fire on the Jammu military base in the Sunjwan area, and a massive search operation was launched in different localities.

Sep 2, 2024

BJP will register victory in J&K, says ex-Dy CM on protests over ticket distribution

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Nirmal Singh, who failed to get a ticket to the polls, said on Sunday that the BJP will register a victory in the Assembly elections, and the party workers will unitedly work for this.

Sep 1, 2024

Congress delays candidate list for second, third phases amid fears of internal revolt in J&K

Congress in J&K grapples with leadership consensus and fears of backlash amid the looming nomination deadline for the second and third phases of elections.

Sep 1, 2024

PM Modi, Amit Shah & senior ministers to campaign for BJP in J&K

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior ministers will campaign for the BJP candidates in J&K.

Sep 1, 2024

Worried over rebellion in party, BJP launches damage control exercise in J&K [details]

Newly appointed election incharge of J&K Ram Madhav rushes to Jammu to discuss the situation with senior leaders to pacify the annoyed leaders.

Sep 1, 2024

DPAP candidates withdraw from electoral battle as Azad dumps own political outfit

As Ghulam Nabi Azad ruled out campaigning in the Assembly elections in J&K, some of the potential candidates of his party withdrew their candidatures.

Aug 31, 2024

219 candidates in fray for 24 Assembly segments for first phase of elections in J&K

More than 23.27 lakh voters including 5.66 lakh youths are eligible to exercise their electoral franchise during the first phase of elections.

Aug 31, 2024

Cash, drugs, liquor worth Rs 5.71 crore seized in J&K after announcement of Assembly elections

Notification for the second phase of the election was issued. Twenty-six Assembly constituencies will go for poll during the second phase of the election.

Aug 29, 2024

After Mehbooba's denial, PDP is contesting J&K Assembly elections without CM's face

Sticking to her earlier stand, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has announced that she will not contest Assembly elections in J&K due to the limited power of the Chief Minister.

Aug 29, 2024

Ex-Srinagar Mayor Junaid Mattu quits Apni Party, day after getting nominated to contest poll

Former Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SNC), Junaid Azim Mattu on Wednesday resigned from J&K Apni Party, a day after being nominated as the party's candidate for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Aug 28, 2024

Uncertainty over Azad fighting Assembly polls as DPAP fields Goni for Bhaderwah seat

Amid chaos and confusion in the DPAP over contesting the Assembly polls, former Minister and vice-president of the party GM Saroori files his nomination as an Independent candidate.

Aug 28, 2024

Iltija Mufti among 279 candidates to file nominations for first-phase of Assembly polls in J&K

Only three candidates filed papers for the Srigufwara-Bijbehara Assembly segment where Iltija Mufti is contesting elections. The scrutiny of nomination papers is to be held on 28 August.

Aug 28, 2024

Finally NC-Congress stitch alliance for Assembly elections in J&K

The National Conference will field candidates on 51 seats, and Congress on 32 constituencies. There will be a friendly contest on five seats while two assembly segments will be allocated to the coalition partners.

Aug 27, 2024

Three members of a family washed away after devastating cloudburst in J&K's Ramban district

Cloudburst hit parts of the Ramban district of J&K. School buildings and private property were damaged. Rescue operations were halted due to heavy rainfall.

Aug 27, 2024