Hoarding business thrives in J-K, traders say it shows wider participation in polls
SRINAGAR, Sep 24 (PTI): There has been a “remarkable boom” in the hoarding and printing business in Kashmir during these assembly elections, local traders have said, underlining that the trend shows wider participation in the democratic exercise in Jammu and Kashmir where polls are often marred by boycott calls. Local entrepreneurs say the demand for […]
Two killed in Reasi Road mishap
Jammu, Sep 24: Two people including the vehicle driver were killed after their SUV fell into a gorge in Nala at Tukson Jabara Mohre area of Reasi district on Tuesday. Officials said that an election duty bound vehicle (Sumo) bearing registration number JK11A-3907 lost its control and fell into a deep gorge resulting in instant […]
2019 Pulwama terror attack accused dies of heart attack in Jammu hospital
Jammu, Sep 24 (PTI) A 32-year-old man chargesheeted in the deadly terror attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district five years ago has died of a heart attack in the Government Medical College Hospital here, officials said. Bilal Ahmad Kuchey of Kakapora’s Hajibal village was among 19 people formally charged in […]
J-K polls: Omar, Ravinder Raina, Tariq Karra among 239 candidates in fray in 2nd phase
Srinagar, Sep 24 (PTI) Over 2.5 million voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray for 26 Jammu and Kashmir assembly seats in the second phase of the election to be held in the Union territory on Wednesday. These assembly constituencies are spread over six districts – three in the Valley and […]
Second phase of J-K polls: Security stepped up at polling booths
Srinagar, Sep 24 (PTI) More than 13,000 polling staff on Tuesday took positions at 3,500 polling stations set up across 26 assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir, where voting will be held Wednesday in the second phase polls in the union territory. The security forces personnel comprising police, armed police and central armed paramilitary forces […]
BJP expels leader for contesting assembly polls as independent candidate in Jammu
Jammu, Sep 24 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP expelled a party leader who is fighting as an independent against the party’s official candidate from Jammu north assembly segment. The decision to expel Shiv Dev Singh for “anti-party activities” was taken by working president Satpal Sharma and General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Kaul on […]
Monsoon starts withdrawal; five subdivisions get deficient rains
New Delhi, Sep 24 (PTI) After bringing bountiful showers across large parts of India, the south-west monsoon has embarked on its return journey, beginning from western Rajasthan and Kutch. The process of withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, which has brought five per cent excess rains across the country, started on Monday, but the weather office […]
J&K Election Office suspends 21 govt employees, disengages 5 adhoc, casual labourers
JAMMU, SEP 23: The Chief Electoral Office has initiated action against 21 government employees, adhoc and casual labourers after they were found to have taken part in election campaigning with a view to ensure transparency in ongoing Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir. “Acting swiftly on detailed ground inquiry reports, 21 employees found involved in […]
BSF destroys rusted mine in controlled explosion in Samba
SAMBA/JAMMU, Sep 23 (PTI): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday destroyed a rusted anti-tank mine found on the banks of a river in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The mine was detected by a BSF patrolling party on the banks of the Basantar river between Ballhar and Kamour border outposts around […]
Assembly Elections-2024: Over 25.78 lakh voters to decide fate of 239 candidates in Second Phase
SRINAGAR, SEP 23: Over 25.78 lakh voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in second phase of General Elections to the Legislative Assembly, scheduled on 25th September, 2024. The second phase of the Legislative Assembly Elections 2024 will cover 26 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) across six districts of Jammu & Kashmir, include Ganderbal, Srinagar and […]