Jammu and Kashmir

Nearly 13,000 voters opt NOTA in Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha seat of J&K

100 candidates were in the fray for five Lok Sabha seats of J&K, of which 68 got votes less than NOTA.

Jun 7, 2024

Mian Altaf, Rashid script new chapter in electoral history of J&K [details]

Apart from defeating two former Chief Ministers both the newly elected Lok Sabha members have won their Parliamentary seats with higher-ever margins.

Jun 7, 2024

Omar's comments on Engineer Rashid's victory trigger fierce debate [details]

Two days after the result of the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat was declared, former chief minister and the National Conference candidate Omar Abdullah cautioned that the victory of Engineer Rashid will empower secessionists.

Jun 6, 2024

Despite retaining both Lok Sabha seats, BJP's vote share plummets from 46% to 24% in J&K

Continuing the winning streak, BJP retains both Lok Sabha seats of Jammu province but its arch-rival Congress retrieved its long ground in most of the assembly segments.

Jun 6, 2024

Omar Abdullah hurt by "big loser" tag after losing Lok Sabha election

Although Omar Abdullah has conceded his defeat amid the counting of the votes on the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat on June 4, now he finds it difficult to digest the "big loser" tag.

Jun 6, 2024

Mysterious fire devastates iconic 'Jai Jai Shiv Shankar' song temple of Gulmarg Kashmir

Omar Abdullah, BJP demand a time-bound inquiry to ascertain the cause of the devastating fire that engulfed a historic temple built by the wife of Maharaja Hari Singh the last ruler of the erstwhile princely state of J&K

Jun 5, 2024

BJP retains two seats in Jammu; NC holds Srinagar, but loses Baramulla to Engineer Rashid

Two former Chief Ministers lose elections on their respective seats. BJP candidates make hat-trick on two seats of Jammu province.

Jun 5, 2024

"Winning, losing part of game": Mehbooba Mufti concedes defeat before declaration of result

Two former Chief Ministers are all set to lose Lok Sabha elections. Omar Abdullah is far behind his nearly rival Independent candidate Abdul Rashid and Mehbooba Mufti is also trailing behind the NC candidate Mian Altaf.

Jun 4, 2024

Kashmir: Omar concedes defeat amid counting of voting on Baramulla Lok Sabha seat

Lodged in Delhi's Tihar jail, Independent candidate Engineer Rashid has established a comfortable lead on north Kashmir's Baramulla Lok Sabha seat.

Jun 4, 2024

Forest fire incidents escalate in J&K; becomes pressing concern for authorities

Amid the escalation of forest fire incidents in different parts of Jammu province, special teams of the Army are rendering help to the civil administration to face the burning situation.

Jun 3, 2024

Dreaded LeT commander Riyaz Dar among two terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

Riyaz Dar was one of the longest-surviving terrorists in south Kashmir. His killing is a big setback to the proscribed terror outfit LeT in Kashmir Valley.

Jun 3, 2024

J&K Lok Sabha election results 2024: Nine centres setup to count votes for five seats

The fate of 100 candidates, including two former Chief Ministers, namely Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti and Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh will be decided on Tuesday.

Jun 3, 2024

J&K Congress rejects exit polls predictions, exudes confidence of opening account in UT

Most exit polls predict three seats for the National Conference and two seats for the BJP in J&K. After the worst-ever debacles in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Congress is hopeful of opening its account in 2024 polls.

Jun 3, 2024

Big boost to tourism: Five-star hotels to be constructed in all 20 districts of J&K

To provide better facilities to tourists in different destinations, the Union Territory administration has set up district-level panels to identify land for establishing 5-star hotels in J&K.

Jun 2, 2024

"Annoyed" Mehbooba skips INDIA bloc meeting to convey her message to Congress

During campaigning for the three Lok Sabha seats of Kashmir Valley, the Congress supported the National Conference against PDP candidates.

Jun 2, 2024

Katra Declared Smoking-Free: Sale, Consumption of Tobacco Products Banned In Holy Town

On "World No Tobacco Day" Deputy Commissioner Reasi issued an order to ban the sale, consumption, and possession of all tobacco products in the holy town of Katra base camp of the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi.

Jun 1, 2024

J&K: 6 officials suspended for negligence of duty in Akhnoor road accident

A day after 22 people died in the Akhnoor bus accident in J&K, the Transport Department has suspended six officials deployed in the Lakhanpur entry check post in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.

May 31, 2024

One more inquiry ordered after another bloodiest road accident in J&K

While deaths on roads are going unabated in Jammu province, inquiry panels, constituted by the authorities from time to time, have yet to make their recommendations public.

May 31, 2024

J&K: 21 devotees killed, 60 injured as bus carrying UP pilgrims falls into gorge in Akhnoor area

The bus carrying pilgrims of Uttar Pradesh skidded off the road and rolled down into a gorge near Akhnoor. The accident occurred at the Chungi Morh in the Choki Chora belt of Jammu district.

May 30, 2024

Five dead, three rescued after falling into wells in Budgam, Kupwara districts of Kashmir

Tragedies struck in central and north Kashmir on Wednesday in which five persons lost their lives.

May 29, 2024

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Jammu and Kashmir

Nearly 13,000 voters opt NOTA in Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha seat of J&K

Mian Altaf, Rashid script new chapter in electoral history of J&K [details]

Omar's comments on Engineer Rashid's victory trigger fierce debate [details]

Despite retaining both Lok Sabha seats, BJP's vote share plummets from 46% to 24% in J&K

Omar Abdullah hurt by "big loser" tag after losing Lok Sabha election

Mysterious fire devastates iconic 'Jai Jai Shiv Shankar' song temple of Gulmarg Kashmir

BJP retains two seats in Jammu; NC holds Srinagar, but loses Baramulla to Engineer Rashid

"Winning, losing part of game": Mehbooba Mufti concedes defeat before declaration of result

Kashmir: Omar concedes defeat amid counting of voting on Baramulla Lok Sabha seat

Forest fire incidents escalate in J&K; becomes pressing concern for authorities

Dreaded LeT commander Riyaz Dar among two terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

J&K Lok Sabha election results 2024: Nine centres setup to count votes for five seats

J&K Congress rejects exit polls predictions, exudes confidence of opening account in UT

Big boost to tourism: Five-star hotels to be constructed in all 20 districts of J&K

"Annoyed" Mehbooba skips INDIA bloc meeting to convey her message to Congress

Katra Declared Smoking-Free: Sale, Consumption of Tobacco Products Banned In Holy Town

J&K: 6 officials suspended for negligence of duty in Akhnoor road accident

One more inquiry ordered after another bloodiest road accident in J&K

J&K: 21 devotees killed, 60 injured as bus carrying UP pilgrims falls into gorge in Akhnoor area

Five dead, three rescued after falling into wells in Budgam, Kupwara districts of Kashmir

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