Jammu and Kashmir

BRO achieves major milestone on strategically important Akhnoor-Poonch highway in J&K

Known as "Golden Arc Road", the widening of this 200-kilometre will help to enhance defence preparedness in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri

May 14, 2024

Srinagar LS Seat Records 2nd Highest Turnout Since 1996, With 36.58% Voting

Srinagar Lok Sabha records 36.58% voter turnout at 8 pm, highest after 1996

Chadoora, Chah-i-Sharief, Ganderbal, Kangan, Khansahib and Shopian Assembly segments recorded more than 45% voter turnout.

May 14, 2024

"Triumph of democracy": How J&K CEO PK Pole successfully managed Srinagar's historic polling

The highest polling percentage by assembly segment was observed in Kangan at 58.80%, while the lowest was in Habbakadal at 14.05%. Overall, around 17,47,810 electors exercised their constitutional right. A remarkable feat.

May 13, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Over 35 percent voter turnout in Srinagar till 5PM [details inside]

In 2019 only 14.43 percent of voters had cast their votes on this Parliamentary seat. This time at 1 PM over 23.57 percent exercised their right to franchise. Within hours after polling over-enthusiastic voters of the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat breached the voting record of the 2019 elections

May 13, 2024

As voting begins for Srinagar seat, Farooq, Omar charge authorities with harassing NC workers

For the first time in the last 30 years, polling is being held in Kashmir Valley without a boycott call from separatists and terror groups.

May 13, 2024

All arrangements are in place for voting on Srinagar Lok Sabha seat on Monday

Due to terror threats and boycott calls by the separatist groups, the Srinagar Parliamentary constituency recorded low turnout in successive elections.

May 13, 2024

Agitating groups of Ladakh divided over supporting Lok Sabha election candidate; political slugfest erupts

While various social and political organizations of Leh are supporting Congress candidate Tsering Namgyal, Kargil is united in favour of Independent candidate Haji Hanifa Jan.

May 13, 2024

Breakthrough in Basantgarh terror attack: One arrested for providing support to Pakistani terrorists

After interrogating the suspect involved in providing logistics, J&K Police released sketches of terrorists involved in the Basantgarh terror attack.

May 11, 2024

Mehbooba charges authorities with 'fixing' elections in Kashmir after imposition of Section 144 in Pulwama

Smelling foul play in imposing restrictions in the Pulwama district, which is part of the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, Mehbooba alleges that authorities trying to help BJP's proxies in Kashmir Valley.

May 11, 2024

Srinagar all set for fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections; administration fully prepared

Nearly 17.50 lakh people are going to decide the fate of the 24 candidates in the fray for the Lok Sabha polls in Srinagar. Among these, over two lakh are first-time voters, who are in the age group of 18-20.

May 11, 2024

Without official announcement, BJP mobilizing support for Apni Party candidate in Srinagar Lok Sabha seat

As over 52,000 Kashmiri migrant voters are a deciding factor in this seat, BJP leaders are focusing on convincing these voters to support Apni Party candidate Mohammad Ashraf Mir.

May 11, 2024

Piquant situation for Congress in Ladakh; Kargil unit supports Independent candidate [details]

There is a vertical divide between the Kargil and Leh units of the Congress on supporting party candidate Tsering Namgal in the Ladakh seat. Kargil unit announces support to Independent candidate.

May 10, 2024

Best of three: NC, Apni Party, PDP engage in high-voltage poll canvassing in Srinagar [details]

Termed as a citadel of the National Conference, this time the Srinagar Parliamentary constituency is witnessing a keen contest among NC, PDP, and Apni Party candidates.

May 10, 2024

Narco-terror module busted in J&K's Baramulla; drugs worth Rs 50 crore recovered [details]

Narcotics smuggled from across the LoC are transported to different parts of the country. Money earned through smuggling narcotics is used to fund terror groups.

May 9, 2024

J&K police asks parties to reschedule political activities in Sopore amid terror threats; NC cries foul

Following inputs about the "movement" of terrorists in some parts of north Kashmir, SP Sopore asked political parties to reschedule their political activities from May 9 to May 18, which is the last day for poll canvassing.

May 9, 2024

Air Force soldier killed, 4 injured in terror attack on IAF convoy in Poonch

Poonch terror attack: Forces yet to get any lead, search operation enters sixth day

After the attack, a search operation has been underway in the area, with armed forces deploying bulletproof vehicles and dog squads to track down the terrorists.

May 9, 2024

Special polling booths established for Kashmiri migrants in Delhi for three Lok Sabha seats of Kashmir

Living in different areas of Delhi, many Kashmiri migrants are eligible voters for the Anantnag-Rajouri, Srinagar, and Baramulla Lok Sabha seats.

May 8, 2024

Undeterred by two encounters, Kashmir witnesses huge participation in election campaigns [details]

Unlike other poll-bound regions of the country, the Kashmir Valley is witnessing fierce encounters with terrorists and election rallies of politicians simultaneously.

May 8, 2024

BJP leaders campaigning without party flags, symbols in Kashmir [Here's Why]

As the Saffron Party did not field any candidate on three Lok Sabha of Kashmir Valley, a campaign with BJP flags and symbols would create confusion among the party's supporters.

May 8, 2024

A top commander of the banned militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba's frontal organisation The Resistance Front (TRF) was killed along with another terrorist in an encounter with the security forces in J&K's Kulgam district.

J&K: Three SPOs suspended for dereliction of duty

SPOs Daljeet Singh, Bali Ram and Deepak Singh have been disengaged from service after they were found involved in dereliction of duty and criminal activities.

May 8, 2024

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Jammu and Kashmir

BRO achieves major milestone on strategically important Akhnoor-Poonch highway in J&K

Srinagar Lok Sabha records 36.58% voter turnout at 8 pm, highest after 1996

"Triumph of democracy": How J&K CEO PK Pole successfully managed Srinagar's historic polling

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Over 35 percent voter turnout in Srinagar till 5PM [details inside]

As voting begins for Srinagar seat, Farooq, Omar charge authorities with harassing NC workers

All arrangements are in place for voting on Srinagar Lok Sabha seat on Monday

Agitating groups of Ladakh divided over supporting Lok Sabha election candidate; political slugfest erupts

Breakthrough in Basantgarh terror attack: One arrested for providing support to Pakistani terrorists

Mehbooba charges authorities with 'fixing' elections in Kashmir after imposition of Section 144 in Pulwama

Srinagar all set for fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections; administration fully prepared

Without official announcement, BJP mobilizing support for Apni Party candidate in Srinagar Lok Sabha seat

Piquant situation for Congress in Ladakh; Kargil unit supports Independent candidate [details]

Best of three: NC, Apni Party, PDP engage in high-voltage poll canvassing in Srinagar [details]

Narco-terror module busted in J&K's Baramulla; drugs worth Rs 50 crore recovered [details]

J&K police asks parties to reschedule political activities in Sopore amid terror threats; NC cries foul

Poonch terror attack: Forces yet to get any lead, search operation enters sixth day

Special polling booths established for Kashmiri migrants in Delhi for three Lok Sabha seats of Kashmir

Undeterred by two encounters, Kashmir witnesses huge participation in election campaigns [details]

BJP leaders campaigning without party flags, symbols in Kashmir [Here's Why]

J&K: Three SPOs suspended for dereliction of duty

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