Election office suspends 23 Govt employees for MCC violations
Makes seizure of worth Rs 130 crs, accords 7088 permissions to political parties, candidates JAMMU: Taking cognizance of participation of government employees in election campaigning and related political activities, the J&K Election Office has suspended 23 officials besides disengaging six contractual/Adhoc employees for violating MCC guidelines. Moreover, 20 employees have also been shifted from their […]
DEO Bandipora briefs media regarding Poll Preparedness ahead of October 01 Elections
BANDIPORA: The District Election Officer (DEO) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, on Sunday addressed a press conference to outline the comprehensive preparations for the upcoming elections scheduled for October 01 in Bandipora. During the press briefing, DEO stated that Bandipora District encompasses three Assembly Constituencies including 14-Sonawari, 15-Bandipora, and 16-Gurez. A total of 312 polling stations […]
43 Special Polling Stations established in Kupwara district to attract voters, enhance electoral participation
KUPWARA: With an aim to attract maximum number of voters and make electoral process pleasant and enriching, District Election Ofice Kupwara on the instructions of ECI has established 43 Special Polling Stations of different categories for voters across Kupwara district which is going to votes on Oct 01. This is considered to be significant initiative […]
Final Randomization of Poll Staff held at Bandipora
BANDIPORA: In view of Assembly Elections 2024, the final randomization of poll staff was today conducted at Mini Secretariat Bandipora. The final Randomization for allotment of Polling Stations to Polling Staff was conducted by District Election Officer (DEO) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri under the supervision of General Observer for Bandipora and Sonawari AC, Nelson Eyon Bage […]
Final Randomization of Polling staff for six ACs of Kupwara district completed
KUPWARA: In preparation for the upcoming General Assembly Election-2024 in Kupwara district, randomisation process of polling parties for assembly constituencies of the district was completed on Sunday. Under the final phase of Randomization, the polling parties were allocated to their respective assembly constituencies through a dedicated online Software JKEDIS as per the prescribed guidelines of […]
Smoke, the air pollutant

By: K S SPillai No one can deny the part played by smoke in polluting the air. Delhi is always in the news, particularly during the winter season when the entire area will be misty due to the smoke from the farms of nearby Punjab. The farmers there are accused of burning the stubbles of […]
Election Observers for B’la inspect arrangements at designated Strong Room and Counting Center
BARAMULLA: Ahead of the Assembly Elections in district Baramulla on October 01, Election Observers and District Election Officer Minga Sherpa today conducted a thorough inspection of the Counting Center and Strong Room for district Baramulla at the Indoor sports stadium in Baramulla. During the inspection, the observers meticulously assessed the facilities and arrangements at the […]
The Power of Words
By: Aubaid Ahmed Akhoon From the moment humans were endowed with speech and intellect, they were given the power to convey thoughts, emotions, and ideas through words. Language has been our greatest tool for communication, setting us apart from all other creatures and establishing humanity’s position as the most intelligent among them. This power of […]
Criticism for Criticism’s Sake
By: Dr.Reyaz Ahmad Criticism is an essential tool for growth and development, both on a personal and professional level. However, when criticism is delivered solely for the sake of finding fault, with no constructive intent, it can be damaging and counterproductive. This kind of negative feedback is often rooted in ego, jealousy, or a desire […]