Political chess

On the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir BJP is playing its own games in order to gather support not only here but also for the coming elections of Bengal. They want to give an impression that they have decided to make Jammu and Kashmir a part of the country without any questions and ifs. […]
40.31 % votes polled till 1 PM across J&K

The 2nd phase of DDC elections 2020 recorded voter percentage of 40.31 % across different constituencies spread over all the districts of Jammu and Kashmir till 01:00 pm. As per the figures given by the office of State Election Commissioner, in Kashmir Division, Kupwara has recorded voting percentage of 34.44%, Bandipora 60.99%, Baramulla 24.69%, Ganderbal […]
BSF ASI killed in Pakistan sniper fire along LoC in J-K

Srinagar : An Assistant Sub Inspector of BSF was killed in snipper fire by Pakistan along LOC in Tarkundi area of Balakote Sector in Poonch district on Tuesday. SHO Mendhar Manzoor Ahmad Kohli confirmed to GNS that ASI was killed. He identified him as P. Jatha of 59 Bn BSF. (GNS)
23.67 % votes polled till 11 AM across J&K

JAMMU, DECEMBER 1- The 2nd phase of DDC elections 2020 recorded voter percentage of 23.67 % across different constituencies spread over all the districts of Jammu and Kashmir till 11:00 am. As per the figures given by the office of State Election Commissioner, in Kashmir Division, Kupwara has recorded voting percentage of 16%, Bandipora 39.89%, […]
6.61 percent turnout in 2nd phase of DDC election till 9 am: SEC

Srinagar: The second phase of maiden DDC election in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday has recorded 6.61 turnout till 9 am this morning. While Kashmir valley recorded a relatively low turnout of 3.23 percent, 10.36 percent electors cast their ballots till 9 am in Jammu division, official data shared by Election Commissioner, K K Sharma […]
BJP Claims On Development A Crude Joke, Smokescreen For Its Failures: NC

SRINAGAR: National Conference on Monday asserted that despite running a high-pitch electoral battle in Kashmir, the sidelined and internally displaced lot of BJP campaigners have failed to impress the electorate in the ongoing DDC elections. In a statement, NC Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said that the internally displaced leaders of BJP are resorting to mistruth mongering […]
Covid-19 Claims 9 More Lives, J&K Toll 1694

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir reported nine more covid-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the number of those succumbing to the virus to 1694. Among those who succumbed to the virus include six persons from Jammu and three from Kashmir Valley, the officials told news agency GNS on Monday. Two among the deaths from Jammu region […]
25 travelers among 370 new covid-19 cases in J&K, total 110224

Twenty-five travelers were among 370 new covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the total tally to 110224. Official sources told GNS on Monday that 181 of these cases were reported from Jammu Division and 189 from Kashmir Valley. Giving district wise details, they said Srinagar reported 84, Baramulla 18, […]
“All polling stations sensitive”: J-K gears up for DDC polls’ second phase

State Election Commissioner (SEC) KK Sharma Monday said that “every polling booth in Kashmir is sensitive and that adequate security measures are in place” for the second phase of District Development Council (DDC) in which forty-three constituencies will go for polls tomorrow. Sharma reiterated that no candidate is barred from going for campaigning and the […]
All educational institutions to remain closed across J-K till year end

Jammu; Issuing fresh COVID-related guidelines, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday said all educational institutions would remain closed till December 31 while no fresh permission or passes are required for activities which were already permitted in the union territory. It also put all the 20 districts, 10 each in Kashmir and Jammu regions, in the […]