26.11% votes polled till 11 AM across J&K
JAMMU, DECEMBER 13- The 6th phase of DDC elections 2020 recorded voter percentage of 26.11% across different constituencies spread over different districts of Jammu and Kashmir till 11:00 am today.As per the figures given by the office of State Election Commissioner, in Kashmir Division, Pulwama has recorded voting percentage of 5.11%, Baramulla 15.62%, Kulgam 19.53%, […]
Khalistan supporters vandalise Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in US
Washington, Dec 13 (PTI) Members of Khalistani separatists desecrated the statue of Mahatma Gandhi during a protest organised by Sikh-American youths in support of farmers who are protesting against the recently enacted agri laws in India. Hundreds of Sikhs from in and around Greater Washington DC area, Maryland and Virginia, along with many from other […]
DDC polls: 8.79% votes polled till 9AM across JK
JAMMU, DEC 13: The 6th phase of DDC elections 2020 recorded voter percentage of 8.79 % across different constituencies spread over different districts of Jammu and Kashmir till 09:00 am today. As per the figures given by the office of State Election Commissioner, in Kashmir Division, Pulwama has recorded voting percentage of 1.81%, Baramulla 3.10%, […]
COVID-19 caseload in India rises to 98.57 lakh
New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI) India’s COVID-19 caseload rose to 98.57 lakh, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 93.57 lakh pushing the national recovery rate to 94.93 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 98,57,029 with 30,254 infections […]
Voting underway in 6th phase of DDC polls in JK
Srinagar, Dec 13 (PTI) Polling for the sixth phase of the District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir began on a dull note as fog and chilly weather due to snowfall kept most people indoors early on Sunday, officials said. The polling for 31 DDC seats — 14 in the Kashmir division and 17 […]
Kashmir receives fresh snowfall
Jmu-Sgr highway closes, reopens later
Srinagar: Most parts of Kashmir valley including capital city of Srinagar received fresh snowfall on Saturday morning, reports said. Meanwhile, the Jammu-Srinagar highway, connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world was blocked due to snow accumulation at Jawahar Tunnel and landslides and shooting stones at several places along the thoroughfare. However, the highway was opened […]
6th phase of DDC polls today
Over 7.48 lakh voters to decide fate of 245 candidates
Jammu: Over 7.48 lakh voters will decide the fate of 245 candidates, including 100 women contestants, in the sixth phase of District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, state Election Commissioner K K Sharma said. The eight-phased maiden DDC elections commenced on November 28 and so far, voters in 190 constituencies, […]
Govt committed to welfare of farmers: PM Modi
Assures farmers on agri reforms
New Delhi: As farmers vowed to expand their protests over new farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday assured them that his government was committed to their welfare and that the legislations were aimed at giving them alternate markets to boost income Without directly referring to the farmers’ agitation, which entered the 17th day […]
