DEO Bandipora oversees EVM Commissioning ahead of polls
BANDIPORA: The District Election Officer (DEO) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri on Monday conducted a thorough inspection of the strong rooms designated for the 15-Bandipora and 14-Sonawari Assembly Constituencies. The visit was part of the preparations for the upcoming Assembly Elections 2024 in the district. During the inspection at the Mini Secretariat Bandipora, the DEO reviewed […]
J&K Election Office suspends 21 govt employees, disengages 5 adhoc, casual labourers
JAMMU, SEP 23: The Chief Electoral Office has initiated action against 21 government employees, adhoc and casual labourers after they were found to have taken part in election campaigning with a view to ensure transparency in ongoing Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir. “Acting swiftly on detailed ground inquiry reports, 21 employees found involved in […]
BSF destroys rusted mine in controlled explosion in Samba
SAMBA/JAMMU, Sep 23 (PTI): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday destroyed a rusted anti-tank mine found on the banks of a river in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The mine was detected by a BSF patrolling party on the banks of the Basantar river between Ballhar and Kamour border outposts around […]
Assembly Elections-2024: Over 25.78 lakh voters to decide fate of 239 candidates in Second Phase
SRINAGAR, SEP 23: Over 25.78 lakh voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in second phase of General Elections to the Legislative Assembly, scheduled on 25th September, 2024. The second phase of the Legislative Assembly Elections 2024 will cover 26 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) across six districts of Jammu & Kashmir, include Ganderbal, Srinagar and […]
JK Polls: CEO Pole hopeful of massive participation in second phase
Srinagar, Sep 23: Ahead of the second phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer PK Pole participated in an electoral awareness programme organised under Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) and expressed hope that a large number of people would participate in the state Assembly elections. PK Pole said, “This (Lal […]
Will build pressure on BJP-led government to return statehood to JK after elections: Rahul Gandhi
Jammu, Sep 23: Former Congress party president and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Monday said that the Congress will mount pressure on the Centre to restore the Statehood to J&K and if they fail to so, “Congress will do it.” This he said while addressing a massive rally in support of Congress—NC […]
J-K polls: Omar Abdullah, Sajad Lone ganged up to defeat AIP, says Er Rashid
Srinagar, Sep 23 (PTI) Lok Sabha MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid on Monday alleged that National Conference leader Omar Abdullah and People’s Conference chief Sajad Gani Lone had ganged up in a bid to defeat his Awami Ittehad Party candidates. The maverick politician, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, defeated both Abdullah and Lone in the Lok […]
Sainik schools to give new direction to society: Rajnath
Jaipur, Sep 23 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said Sainik schools will give fresh impetus to efforts to give a new direction to society and instil values like discipline, patriotism and courage in their students. Singh was speaking at the inauguration programme of Shri Bhawani Niketan Sainik School here. “Sainik schools don’t just […]
AAP leader Atishi takes charge as eighth chief minister of Delhi
NEW DELHI, Sep 23 (PTI): AAP leader Atishi, who took the oath of office on Saturday, took charge as the eighth chief minister of Delhi on Monday. The Delhi Assembly’s session will be held on September 26 and 27. Atishi has retained the 13 portfolios she held in the Kejriwal government, including those of education, […]
Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story
New York, Sep 23 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged CEOs of US majors to take advantage of India’s growth story as the country is making all efforts to become the third largest economy of the world in his third term. India is currently the fifth largest economy of the world after the US, China, […]
