District Administration Kupwara refutes allegations of ‘Cash distribution among voters’
KUPWARA: In light of recent posts being circulated on social media by various quarters alleging unethical conduct/ use of money power in the Kupwara Assembly segment, the District Administration Kupwara strongly refuted the allegations terming them unfounded. In an official statement issued here, the District Administration asserted that no credible evidence has been presented to […]
DEO Kupwara, Election Observers meticulously supervise dispatch of Poll parties, election material
KUPWARA: In a significant progress towards ensuring the smooth conduct of the Assembly Elections in all six assembly constituencies (ACs) of Kupwara, all the poll parties along with election material have reached the respective polling stations successfully on Monday afternoon. Earlier, under the meticulous supervision of District Election Officer (DEO) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan and Election […]
DC Kulgam chairs monthly NCORD meeting
KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, AtharAamir Khan chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee under the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to discuss various measures aimed at curbing drug abuse and narcotic trade in the district. A thorough discussion was held on several issues related to drug addiction, areas of concern, hotspots of drug […]
DEO Rajouri refutes rumours regarding security of strong room
Ensures robust arrangements as per ECI guidelines RAJOURI: A rumour circulating on social media last night, suggesting the removal of district police from the strong room premises, has been refuted by the District Election Officer (DEO) Rajouri. The DEO Rajouri promptly visited the site to personally verify the situation and ensure the security of the […]
Man dies, two injured as under-construction roof collapses in Sgr
Srinagar: A man died while two others were injured after the roof of an under-construction house collapsed in Srinagar’s Downtown. A close relative of the deceased informed that a man, who was reportedly working as a mason in the under-construction house, died, and two adjoining workers were injured after the house collapsed in Maharaj Gunj, […]
No concrete evidence yet on alleged vote-buying, investigation underway: RO Sopore
Sopore: The Returning Officer (RO) of Sopore, S A Raina on Monday said that no concrete evidence has been found yet regarding the alleged distribution of money during the election campaign. RO Sopore, Raina who is ADC also said that they have taken cognizance of the incident, and a preliminary investigation is on-going. Raina clarified […]
Laborer dies while working at an under construction building at CUK
Srinagar: 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 (DH) Ganderbal […]
JK Polls: Election office suspends 23 Govt employees for MCC violations
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 incumbent offices to offices in other tehsils/districts against whom there where complaints of acting […]
Hezbollah chief’s killing: Cyber Police Kashmir warns people against posting inflammatory content
Srinagar: Cyber Police Kashmir has warned social media users against fanning communal or sectarian tensions in the valley in the wake of the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Saturday. “We’ve noticed inflammatory and sectarian posts being shared on social media, threatening communal harmony. We urge everyone to refrain […]