Voting remained peaceful: CEO
Jammu: A turnout of about 59 percent — the highest in the past seven elections — was recorded in the first phase of assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, Chief Electoral Officer P K Pole said, adding polling passed off peacefully. However, he said the figures are tentative and there might be a […]
Voters throng booths in Jammu region
Doda/Kishtwar: In the first assembly polls in J-K since the abrogation of Article 370, enthusiastic voters queued up at polling stations to exercise their franchise in the Doda district of Jammu region, which has seen an increase in terror-related activities over the past few months. Expressing happiness about taking part in the assembly elections to […]
Lt Guv Congratulates voters on record turnout in Phase-I of polls
SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended hearty congratulations to the voters of first phase of Assembly Election for the record turnout. In a social media post, the Lieutenant Governor said, their enthusiastic participation is a testament to the strength of Indian democracy and people’s faith in democratic values. The Lieutenant Governor posted on […]
PM Modi arriving today to address mega poll rally in Sgr
Elaborate security arrangements for VVIP visit: IGP Kashmir Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendera Modi will arrive in Srinagar on Thursday to address a mega election rally at the decked up Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Sonwar, Srinagar. Roads leading to the rally venue have also been decorated with lights and BJP flags. For the smooth rally, all security […]
Your vote for INDIA bloc will ensure return of your rights: Rahul to people
Press Trust of India New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged people in Jammu and Kashmir to vote for the INDIA bloc, saying every such vote will ensure the return of their rights and bring employment. Voting was underway on Wednesday for the assembly elections in Jammu and […]
Assembly Elections: Elder KPs bat for ‘homeland’ in Kashmir, younger generation for jobs
Jagti (Jammu): Living in exile away from their homeland of Kashmir for the past 36 years, displaced Kashmiri Pandits on Wednesday voted with a collective demand to establish a ‘homeland’ in the valley. They also sought resettlement that ensures continuity for the younger generation with their roots through this initiative. The community members termed the […]
India’s military preparedness must be of very high order: CDS Gen Chauhan
New Delhi: India’s military preparedness must be of very high order and it should be ready to confront short and intense conflicts as well as long duration wars, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said on Wednesday amid the dragging border row with China in eastern Ladakh. In an address at an event, Gen […]
BJP suspends Pawan Khajuria, two other rebel leaders
Jammu: Three senior BJP leaders were suspended on Wednesday for contesting assembly elections against the party’s official candidates in Jammu and Kashmir, a party spokesman said. J&K BJP vice president Pawan Khajuria along with senior party leaders, Balwan Singh and Narinder Singh Bhau, were suspended from the membership of the party on the recommendation of […]
India serves notice to Pakistan demanding review of Indus Water Treaty
New Delhi: In a significant move, India has served a formal notice to Pakistan seeking a review of the 64-year-old Indus Water Treaty, citing “fundamental and unforeseen” changes in the circumstances and impact of persistent cross border terrorism. The notice was issued to Pakistan on August 30 under Article XII(3) of the Indus Water Treaty […]
Kulgam breaks boycott shackles, votes in record numbers

‘Using our vote first time to ensure, peace, development, fearless living’ Kulgam: The areas that were known for boycotting the elections in the past in this picturesque district of Kulgam in South Kashmir Wednesday came alive with serpentine queues with voters showing great enthusiasm. The voters’ majority of whom were first timers claimed that boycotts […]