INDIA bloc will ensure restoration of statehood to J-K: Rahul
JAMMU: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday kick-started his party’s election campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, assuring people that his party along with the help of INDIA bloc partners will ensure restoration of statehood to the Union territory. “We wished for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir before the holding of assembly elections […]
Elections
As the assembly elections has been announced in Jammu and Kashmir, according to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) J&K23.27 lakh electors are eligible to vote across 24 ACs in Phase-I. 1.23 lakh First Time Voters are eligible among 5.66 lakh young electors to participate in Phase-I. “As per the latest data of electoral rolls available, there […]
BJP leader Devender Rana on fire: ‘NC went to Delhi with a begging bowl in 2014 to forge alliance, agreed to have BJP CM in J&K
Jammu: Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana Tuesday added fuel to the fire stating that in 2014, National Conference went with a begging bowl to Delhi for forging an alliance with the BJP but were asked to go back by the top leaders including Home Minister Amit Shah. “ I am surprised to see […]
Mission Mode
In order to provide level playing field for all the candidates during the coming assembly elections, J&K election department has removed 28,636 defacements within 72 hours across J&K. With the announcement of Assembly Election in Jammu and Kashmir on 16 August 2024 by Election Commission of India (ECI), the Commission had issued directions for the […]
Training Session
As the assembly elections have been scheduled in Jammu and Kashmir Training Session s are being held for Nodal Officers. Recently a comprehensive training session for District and Assembly Constituency-level Nodal officers was successfully conducted at Dak Bungalow Baramulla. The session aimed to ensure that all officers are well-prepared to handle the various responsibilities associated […]
18-Year-Old Killed, 14 Injured in Separate Accidents in Jammu and Rajouri
SRINAGAR: An 18-year-old girl died, and 14 others were injured in two separate accidents in the Jammu and Rajouri districts on Saturday, officials said. They said that nine passengers were injured when a minibus they were travelling in met with an accident near Kunjwani in Jammu. “All the injured were shifted to a hospital, where […]
Four DPAP Candidates Withdraw from Azad’s Stronghold Ahead of Elections
SRINAGAR: From Ghulam Nabi Azad’s home turf of Chenab Valley, four of his party’s Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) candidates have withdrawn their nomination papers for the upcoming assembly elections, while two remaining candidates vow to contest with full commitment. Muhammad Aslam Goni, the DPAP candidate from Bhaderwah—where Azad was elected to the Legislative Assembly […]
Sonamarg Gets Season’s First Snowfall, Rain Across Kashmir
SRINAGAR: While plains of Kashmir witnessed rain, higher reaches in Sonamarg received season’s first snowfall, bringing down. Season’s first snowfall was recorded at Sonamarg’s famous trekking spots, including Vishansar and Nichnai. Most parts of Jammu and Kashmir including Srinagar, the summer capital of the Union Territory, received fresh rainfall today. Fresh wet spell has brought […]
PMAY-G houses
J&K administration is providing basic needs to the poor population in far flung areas. Recently Chief Secretary, impressed upon the Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (RD&PR) Department to work for meeting housing targets given under PMAY-Grameen and other schemes implemented by the Department. The meeting was further informed that 100% convergence under the scheme ensures […]
Mir Tops Rich List Among South Kashmir Candidates, Ex-JeI Member at Bottom
SRINAGAR: Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir has declared a net worth of nearly Rs 16 crore, making him one of the wealthiest candidates in south Kashmir who have filed nomination papers so far. In contrast, according to poll affidavit, an ex-Jamaat-e-Islami member has declared the lowest assets among the candidates. Former Member of Parliament and […]