From Political exploitation to genuine reform
By: Shahid Ul Islam Since the partition of India in 1947, Jammu and Kashmir has been a battleground for regional parties seeking to exploit the region’s complex political landscape for their gain. These parties have frequently employed the Kashmir issue as a vehicle for their respective political interests, thereby making tall promises without addressing the […]
Stress in local businesses
By: Tajamul Islam Salroo As we know local businesses are vital to the local economy because they create jobs, provide essential services and goods, contribute to taxes, and keep money circulating in the community. But for the last couple of years, there has been stress in the local business for which I have found out […]
Why can’t Indonesia let go of child marriage?
By: Shandra Widiyanti Around one in every ten marriages each year in Indonesia involves a person under the age of 18. Child marriage primarily affects young girls and deprives them of education, opportunities and basic rights. It is also deeply tied to cultural, economic and social pressures. Progress in reducing the rates of child marriage […]
Circumstances forced us to step forward to serve people: JeI-backed candidate
Praises Er Rashid, targets NC for calling JeI-backed candidate BJP team Bandipora: Former district president of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Mohammad Sikander Malik, who is contesting Jammu and Kashmir assembly election for Bandipora Constituency Monday urged people to give him an opportunity to prove his ability to serve them. Addressed a rally in Bandipora’s Gulshan […]
Kashmir’s automotive landscape gets boost as ‘Kia’ starts operations here
Srinagar: Car manufacturer ‘Kia’ on Monday announced Launch of its extensive range of models and unparalleled after-sales support. On Monday at Newly built state of Art Showroom at Pantha Chowk, the company unveiled Gravity Edition of all Three Models SELTOS ,SONET and CARENS. The chief guest for the occasion was Raja Zaffar Khan DGM / […]
Police arrests drug peddlers in Anantnag, Pulwama and Awantipora
Srinagar: Police on Monday arrested several drug peddlers from south Kashmir and seized a substantial quantity of psychotropic/contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said. He said that in a significant operation, a police team during naka at Bumzoo Mattan, intercepted an Innova vehicle bearing registration number JK02DK/9333 with three persons on board. During […]
CEO Pandurang K Pole Releases Theme Song ‘Vote Ka Tyohar’ to Motivate Voters for J&K Assembly Elections 2024
JAMMU: In an effort to encourage voter participation in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), J&K, today launched the theme song ‘Vote Ka Tyohar’. The song, released by CEO, Pandurang K Pole, is aimed at motivating voters across Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory to cast their […]
Final Randomisation for polling staff held at Shopian
Polling parties & Micro observers allotted to 251 Polling stations SHOPIAN: The 3rd & final randomisation of the polling staff designated for deployment across the polling stations for the General Assembly Elections-2024 was held at Shopian. The randomisation took place under the supervision of General Observer for 36-Zainapora Assembly Constituency (AC), Jeevan Babu K, and […]
Expenditure Observers Conduct Inspection of Election Expenditure Registers in Anantnag
ANANTNAG: The Election Expenditure Observers for Anantnag district, Tamil Selvam and Vinay Kumar Arya along with the District Treasury Officer (Nodal Officer Election Expenditure Management Committee) Mohammad Akram conducted the final inspection of the expenditure registers for all contesting candidates in the ongoing General Assembly elections. The review meeting took place at Dak Bunglow Khanabal, in […]
Assembly Elections-2024: Election Observers for B’la Review arrangements at designated counting centres, functioning of MCMC
BARAMULLA: Designated Election Observers for Baramulla Aparna U, Killu Siva Kumar Naidu, Kuldeep Narayan, Ujjwal Kumar, Sidlingappa Teli and Prakash Borgohain conducted a thorough inspection of the counting centre and strong rooms designated for district Baramulla at the indoor sports stadium in Baramulla. During the inspection, the observers reviewed the facilities and arrangements at the […]
