ECI directs JK govt to put order of posting of Army Colonel as SSP in abeyance

Srinagar, Sep 30: The Election Commission of India on Monday directed the Jammu & Kashmir government to put the order of appointment of a colonel of an Army as senior superintendent of police in abeyance. In an order, the Commission has directed the authorities to put the order in abeyance and explain why such order […]
Assembly Elections-2024: Exit Polls of J&K be published after 6:00 PM on 5th October 2024, says ECI

JAMMU, SEP 30: As per the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) through Press Note No. ECI/PN/132/2024, dated 31st August 2024, and under the provisions of Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, all media outlets (print, electronic, or digital), polling agencies, and individuals are hereby informed that publication […]
Tashi Rabstan begins tenure as 37th Chief Justice of J&K, Ladakh HC

JAMMU, SEP 30: Justice Tashi Rabstan, today began his tenure as the 37th Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, who took Oath of Office on 27th September, 2024. The Chief Justice was formally received by Shahzad Azeem, Registrar General, High Court of J&K and Ladakh accompanied by M.K. Sharma, Principal […]
CS visits Assembly Complex; reviews development works

SRINAGAR, SEP 30: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today visited the Legislative Assembly Complex Srinagar to assess its final readiness for holding sessions after culmination of the ongoing assembly elections in the Union Territory. During his visit to the complex, the Chief Secretary took round of the Assembly Hall, Meeting Halls, as well as the chambers […]
Over 39 lakh electors to decide fate of 415 candidates in final phase of elections on Oct 1

Srinagar, Sep 30: With the stage set for 3rd and final phase of General Elections to Legislative Assembly, scheduled for October 01, the fate of 415 candidates will be determined by over 39.18 lakh voters. The third phase of the Legislative Assembly Elections 2024 will cover 40 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) across seven districts of Jammu […]
Hope voters will take right decision, says Dr Farooq

Srinagar, Sep 30: National Conference (NC) President and former parliamentarian, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will have to face the defeat and hopefully the people will take right decision this time by casting their ballots. “We are expecting people to take right decision for the restoration of special status […]
Search operations in Kathua, Rajouri extended to fresh areas

Jammu, Sep 30 (PTI) Security forces on Monday extended the ongoing search operations to new areas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua and Rajouri districts to hunt down terrorists following recent encounters in the region, officials said. While a policeman and a terrorist were killed and two police officers injured in a fierce gunbattle in remote […]
Laborer dies while working at an under construction building at CUK

Srinagar, Sep 30: A laborer died after he fell from an under construction building at the Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal. An official said that a laborer was seriously injured after he fell from an under construction building at the Central University, Ganderbal, yesterday evening. He said the laborer was immediately rushed to District Hospital […]
JK Polls: Seizures worth Rs 130 cr made during campaign, says CEO

Jammu, Sept 30 (PTI) A total of 1,263 violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) were reported and cash and other materials worth Rs 130 crore were seized during the ongoing assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, according to poll officials. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) P K Pole said that the police department has […]
Kharge’s comments on PM Modi absolutely distasteful, disgraceful: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday termed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public meeting in Jammu and Kashmir “absolutely distasteful and disgraceful”. Shah said “a bitter display of spite”, Kharge unnecessarily dragged the prime minister into his personal health matters by saying […]