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Will start process of holding assembly polls in JK very soon: CEC

New Delhi: The Election Commission (EC) on Monday said it will start the process of holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir very soon. Addressing a press conference here, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said the EC was very enthused by the voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir during the Lok Sabha elections, which […]

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Fire engulfs forest and urban areas across six districts

Jammu: Several fire incidents in the past 24 hours have devastated vast tracts of forest land and urban areas across six districts in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. No injuries or loss of life occurred during any of the incidents, which were reported in Jammu, Udhampur, Reasi, Rajouri, Kathua, and Poonch districts, they […]

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Traffic to remain suspended on Jammu-Srinagar highway for repairs

Jammu: The traffic on 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway will remain suspended between Ramban and Banihal stretch tonight for urgent repairs, a traffic department official said on Monday. The vehicular traffic from both sides on the highway, the only all weather road linking Kashmir with rest of the country, will remain suspended from 6 pm Monday […]

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Key LeT commander among 2 terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

Srinagar: In a major breakthrough, two terrorists of banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), including a self-styled ‘commander’ who had been operating for the longest period, were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The anti-terror operation started at 11.45 PM on Sunday when Jammu and Kashmir Police […]

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Night temp rises amid forecast for light rains in J&K

Srinagar: Amid forecast for partly cloudy weather with possibility of very light rain at a few places till June 4, night temperature recorded an increase at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. A meteorological department official here said that while partly cloudy weather with possibility of light rain/thunder at few places was likely […]

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SANJY-2024: CS reviews preparations, asks for augmentation of facilities

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired sub-committee meeting of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) attended by the senior functionaries of civil administration and police to review the preparations being made for a safe and hassle-free Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY), 2024. Dulloo reviewed in detail the facilities for safe, smooth and secure movement of pilgrims […]

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BJP all set for grand celebrations in capital on vote count day

BJP all set for grand celebrations in capital on vote count day

New Delhi: Buoyed by the exit polls predictions, the Delhi BJP is geared up for a grand celebration on Tuesday when the counting for the just concluded Lok Sabha election will take place. Workers have already arranged for music, garlands and an abundance of sweets in anticipation of a third encore of the Narendra Modi […]

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El Nino ending, at least 60 pc chance of La Nina developing during July-Sept: WMO

El Nino ending, at least 60 pc chance of La Nina developing during July-Sept: WMO

New Delhi: The 2023-24 El-Nino event, which drove record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather around the world, is predicted to transition to La-Nina conditions later this year, according to a new update from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The world experienced the warmest April ever and the 11th consecutive month of record-high temperatures this year. Sea-surface […]

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Govt asks advertisers to submit self-declaration certificate from June 18

New Delhi: The government on Monday asked all advertisers and advertising agencies to submit a self-declaration certificate making it clear that the advertisement does not contain misleading claims and adheres to regulatory guidelines. The self-declaration has to be submitted for all new print, digital, television and radio advertisements as required by a Supreme Court directive […]

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Will the BJP make it the third time?

Will the BJP make it the third time?

By: Priyanka Saurabh Exit polls have projected a significant lead in the South with the BJP (NDA) returning for the third time in 2024. This trend is important because the BJP has made significant efforts in the last 10 years to make inroads in the southern states, especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The BJP is […]