J&K Polls: LG Sinha appeals people to turn out in record numbers for first phase
Srinagar, Sep 18: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday appealed to the voters to turn out in record numbers for first phase of assembly polls. In a post on X, office of LG J&K urged youth, women and first-time votes to vote in large numbers. “J&K Assembly elections commence today. I call upon […]
Polling begins in Chenab valley for phase 1 of assembly elections in JK
JAMMU, Sep18 (PTI): Voting commenced Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Chenab valley, having over 7.14 lakh eligible voters, to decide the fate of 64 candidates in the first phase of the assembly elections being held after a decade. Polling started at 7 am at all 1,328 polling stations set up across eight assembly seats of […]
People will vote in large numbers for J-K statehood restoration: Cong leader Mir
ANANTNAG, Sep 18 (PTI): Congress general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Wednesday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir will come out to vote in large numbers to seek restoration of statehood and their rights. Mir, who is contesting the polls from the Dooru Assembly segment in this south Kashmir district, said the intent behind […]
Remember who is responsible for travesty of downgrading state to UT: Kharge to J-K voters
NEW DELHI, Sep 18 (PTI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday urged voters in Jammu and Kashmir to remember who is responsible for the “travesty” of downgrading a state to a Union Territory when they cast their vote. Kharge asserted that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are eager to safeguard their rights and embark […]
PM Modi urges people to vote in large numbers as polling in J&K begins
NEW DELHI, Sep 18 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the people in Jammu and Kashmir to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy. Voting began for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, first time since the abrogation of Article 370, as 24 constituencies spread over seven […]
34 candidates withdraw Nominations, 415 candidates remain in final fray for 40 Assembly Constituencies in Phase 3
JAMMU, SEP 18: On the last day of the withdrawal of nomination papers for the third and final phase of the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 in the 40 Assembly Constituencies, 34 candidates withdrew their Candidature in the Office of respective Returning Officers across seven districts on Tuesday, leaving 415 candidates in the […]
Assembly Elections-2024 Phase-I: Polling begins in 24 Assembly Constituencies of 7 districts
SRINAGAR, SEP 18: The polling for the first phase of General Elections to J&K Legislative Assembly in 24 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) across seven districts of Jammu & Kashmir began today with long queues of enthusiastic voters waiting for their turn to exercise their right to franchise. The polling began at 7:00 AM in all 3276 […]
Army paratrooper killed, 5 commandos injured in road accident in Rajouri
RAJOURI/JAMMU, Sep 18 (PTI): An army paratrooper was killed and five commandos were injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The Army said the troopers were on counterinsurgency duty when their vehicle met with the accident […]
SC halts ‘bulldozer justice’, says illegal demolition against ethos of Constitution
NEW DELH, Sep 17 (PTI)I: Even if there is one instance of illegal demolition, it is against the ethos of our Constitution, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while directing that authorities across the country will not demolish properties, including of those accused of crime, till October 1 without seeking its permission. A bench of […]
Stage set for Phase I as over 23.27 lakh voters prepare to cast ballots on Sept 18
SRINAGAR, SEP 17: With the stage set for the first phase of the 2024 General Elections to the Legislative Assembly, scheduled for September 18, the fate of 219 candidates will be determined by over 23.27 lakh voters. The first phase of the Legislative Assembly Elections 2024 will cover 24 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) across seven districts […]