People of J&K rejected bullets, chose ballots: BJP chief J P Nadda
JAMMU, Sep 27 (PTI): Asserting that the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls are being held peacefully and without any violence, BJP president J P Nadda on Friday said the people of the Union Territory have rejected bullets and chosen ballots, focusing on peace and development. Addressing a press conference here, Nadda also said Kashmir’s youngsters […]
J&K polls: 57. 31 % polling recorded in 2nd phase: EC1
Srinagar, Sep 27: The Election Commission of India on Friday said 57. 31 percent polling was recorded in the second phase of assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir. As per data released by the poll-body, the female voter turnout was recorded higher than male turnout in 10 assembly segments which saw polling in the second […]
Sensex, Nifty at new record highs on buying in IT stocks, rally in global markets
Mumbai, Sep 27 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty hit fresh all-time high levels on Friday amid heavy buying in IT stocks and a rally in global markets. Fresh foreign fund inflows also added to the optimism in the markets. The BSE Sensex climbed 129.91 points to reach a record peak of 85,966.03 in early […]
Affarwat in Gulmarg receives season’s first snowfall, rains lash J&K parts
Srinagar, Sep 27: Affarwat in Gulmarg, a famous ski resort in north Kashmir, has received season’s first snowfall even as parts of Kashmir Valley received rainfall since yesterday. An official said that Affarwat recorded 2 inches of snowfall since early morning. Parts of Jammu and Kashmir also received fresh rainfall, which brought mercury down after […]
Reasi terror attack: NIA searches underway in two districts of JK
New Delhi/Jammu, Sep 27 (PTI) National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday launched searches at multiple places in Rajouri and Reasi districts as part of its investigation into the deadly terror attack in June on a bus carrying pilgrims who were returning from Shiv Khori temple, officials said. NIA is conducting searches at seven locations in […]
Pistol, five rounds recovered in Kathua
KATHUA/JAMMU, Sep 26 (PTI): Police on Thursday seized a pistol and five rounds of ammunition from Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said. Acting on an tipoff, a police team found a packet lying at an isolated spot in the Khanpur village and seized it, they said. A pistol and five rounds were found in […]
JK Polls Phase 3: 11 ACs of Jammu District ready for polls on October 1
JAMMU, SEP 26: Eleven Assembly Constituencies (ACs) of district Jammu are all set for polls with over 12 lakh voters going to exercise their right to franchise on October 1, during the third and final phase of General Elections to the Legislative Assembly. The district comprises eleven Assembly Constituencies namely Bishnah (SC), Suchetgarh (SC), R.S. […]
IT dept to organize special drive in October to resolve taxpayer grievances in JK
Srinagar, Sep 26: The Income Tax Department, Srinagar has announced a special drive to address the grievances of taxpayers in Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative is aimed at providing a platform for taxpayers to raise their concerns and seek timely resolution to issues related to income tax matters. The drive will be conducted in two […]
Congress failed as opposition in past 10 years: PM Modi
Chandigarh, Sep 26 (PTI) The Congress spends most of its time infighting and every child in Haryana is aware of it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while asserting the people have decided to give one more chance to the BJP to serve the state. Interacting with Haryana BJP workers through the NaMo app, […]
Terrorism won’t be allowed to stage comeback in JK: Amit Shah
Chenani (J-K), Sep 26 (PTI) Terrorism has been buried and won’t be allowed to stage a comeback, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday while addressing a rally here. Promising a terror-free region under the BJP regime, Shah alleged that the National Conference-Congress alliance would impose Pakistan’s agenda if it comes to power. Shah, […]