Youth in JK becoming empowered under Modi government: PM in Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the youth of Jammu and Kashmir have found confidence in democracy again and are feeling that their vote can bring change, which is the first step towards their empowerment. Addressing an election rally in support of BJP candidates at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium here, Modi […]
Modi Promises Statehood for J&K, asks people to vote for BJP
Srinagar, Sep 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an impassioned address at SK Stadium in Srinagar, celebrating what he termed “the new Kashmir” and underscoring the region’s strides towards peace and development. Addressing a diverse crowd of youth, elderly, and women, Modi expressed gratitude for the warm reception and emphasized his commitment to the region’s […]
61 percent voter turnout in first phase in J-K; CEO says polling peaceful
Jammu, Sep 19 (PTI) A voter turnout of more than 61 percent was recorded in the first phase of assembly polls covering 24 segments across seven districts in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the Election Commission said. The final polling percentage can go up as data from some stations are yet to be compiled, and […]
Delhi CM-designate Atishi, her cabinet to take oath on Sep 21: AAP
New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister-designate Atishi and her cabinet will take the oath of office on September 21, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said on Thursday. The ruling party had initially decided that only Atishi would be sworn in, however, it was later determined that her council of ministers would also take […]
PM Modi urges people to bid for mementoes given to him
New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged people to bid for the mementoes he has received and which are now being auctioned, noting that their proceeds will be used for the ‘Namami Gange’ initiative. He said on X, “Every year, I auction the various mementoes I receive during the public […]
First Muslim IAS officer from Kashmir Valley Mohd Shafi Pandit passes away
SRINAGAR, Sep 19 (PTI): Mohammad Shafi Pandit, the first Muslim IAS officer, from Kashmir, passed away on Thursday. He was 80. Pandit was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Delhi after he was detected with cancer about a month ago, his family said.
J&K Polls: Over 58% voter turn out recorded till 5 pm
Srinagar, Sep 18: Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday recorded over 58 per cent voter turn out till 5 pm for the first phase of assembly polls, officials said. An official said that Jammu and Kashmir recorded 58.19 per cent voter turn till 5 pm, while long queues of voters have been witnessed outside polling stations. […]
Polling peaceful, incident-free so far: J-K CEO P K Pole
JAMMU, Sep 18 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer P K Pole on Wednesday said polling is proceeding peacefully in the first phase of the assembly elections and is incident-free. He also expressed confidence that turnout will exceed 60 per cent. “Polling is being conducted on a large scale. The way polling is progressing […]
J&K Polls: Over 26% voter turn out recorded till 11 am
Srinagar, Sep 18: Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday recorded over 26 per cent voter turn out till 9 am for the first phase of assembly polls, officials said. An official said that Jammu and Kashmir recorded 26.72 per cent voter turn till 11 am, while long queues of voters have been witnessed outside polling stations. […]
Assembly Polls: Over 11% voter turn out recorded till 9 am
Srinagar, Sep 18: Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday recorded over 11 per cent voter turnout till 9 am for the first phase of assembly polls, officials said. An official said that 11.11 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am, while long queues of voters have been witnessed outside polling stations. Assembly polls in […]