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Chief Minister to be appointed by LG; Other 9 Ministers to be inducted on CM’s advice
Jammu: The first government in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 will be limited to just 10 ministers, including the Chief Minister, as mandated by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
“There shall be a Council of Ministers consisting of not more than ten percent of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly, with the Chief Minis
Vows to fight PM Modi's 'Naya Kashmir narrative' after walking out of Tihar
Jammu: Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on both the BJP and the INDIA bloc and said the ruling party indulges in direct confrontation while the opposition grouping "stabs in the back".
Donning a black band on his left arm to protest against the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, Rashid, who came out of Tihar jail after being
Srinagar: Senior BJP leader and election incharge for Jammu and Kashmir, Ram Madhav on Wednesday slammed Er Rasheed for his remarks after he was released on interim bail from Tihar jail after almost 5 years.
In a post on X, Ram Madhav reacted to Er Rashid’s remarks where he said he will defeat Modi’s idea of “Naya Kashmir”.
“This rank separatist, in jail for last 5 years under UAPA for indulgin
285 nominations submitted on 40 seats so far
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir BJP vice president Pawan Khajuria filed his nomination papers as an independent candidate from Udhampur East assembly segment on Wednesday, amid brewing unrest in the party over the distribution of tickets.
Khajuria submitted his nomination papers at the end of his two-day ultimatum to the party leadership to change the official candidate and former MLA R S Pathania from
Observers, psephologists at a loss to read nerve, forecast combinations
Jammu: ‘Unpredictability’ is the new catch word in the political environment of J&K for the Assembly elections scheduled to begin from September 18. As campaigning for first phase has already reached crescendo, emerging political developments change the dynamics for every party, making the outcome highly unpredictable for evident reasons.
This is perhaps for the first time political observers an
Srinagar: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday suggested that BJP leaders would have been in jail had the opposition INDIA bloc won 20 more seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections, as he mounted a frontal attack on the Centre over various issues.
The BJP hit back at Kharge, alleging that his remarks were a clear example of Congress' "Emergency mindset".
“They (BJP) used to say 400
Anantnag : Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday announced five guarantees for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, including five lakh interest-free loan for women entrepreneurs and Rs 25 lakh health insurance per family, if the Congress-NC alliance is voted to power in the Union territory.
Campaigning for the alliance candidates in this south Kashmir town, Kharge also said the Congres
Jammu: A judicial tribunal of the Delhi High Court has upheld the Centre's ban on two factions of the separatist group Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir and four factions of another secessionist organisation, Jammu and Kashmir People's League (JKPL), for threatening India's integrity by promoting, aiding and abetting the secession of Jammu and Kashmir through terrorism.
Three separate orders -
Jammu: The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Wednesday claimed to have unearthed a land scam involving over 310 kanals of custodian land here which has been allegedly usurped by the land mafia in connivance with government officials, an official said.
A total of 10 FIRs were registered followed by searches at 12 locations throughout Jammu and its adjoining areas, a spokesperson of the anti-graft body sa
BSF jawan injured in Akhnoor as Pakistan violates ceasefire
Jammu: Two terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit were killed in an ongoing operation in the upper reaches of Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Wednesday, officials said.
They said bodies of the two terrorists, believed to be from Pakistan, along with an M-4 carbine, an AK assault rifle, a pistol and large quantity of ammunition and eatables were recovered
SRINAGAR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday confirmed its decision to contest 19 out of 47 seats in the Kashmir region during the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.
The elections, which will be held in three phases, are scheduled to commence on September 18, followed by the second phase on September 25, and the final phase on October 1. The results of the elections are ex
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir should unite to defeat the BJP and those who are "being released from jails" to take part in elections.
Addressing an election rally, he said the alliance with the Congress was not easy but was necessary to save J-K's identity, and raised the issue of "outsiders" being appointed in the admin
Tara Chand to contest from Chamb, Ashok from Akhnoor
Jammu: The Congress on Wednesday released its fourth list of five candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, fielding JKPCC working president Tara Chand from Chhamb.
With this list, the Congress has declared a total of 39 candidates for the assembly polls.
The National Conference and the Congress have finalised a seat-sharing formula and will contest 51 and 32 seats, respectively. The
Jammu: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has taken a significant step towards enhancing its medico-legal framework by constituting a committee to prepare a comprehensive Medico Legal Manual for the Union Territory.
Through Government Order No.: 1628-JK(GAD) of 2024, issued by the General Administration Department , the committee has been assigned the task of developing a standardized manual t
Jammu: Paralympic archery champions from Jammu & Kashmir, Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar, have been selected as the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) National Icons for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), aimed at driving voter awareness across the country. The announcement was made during a special event organized on Wednesday at Nirvachan Sadan, where the ECI honoured the two athletes for their
Srinagar: A total of 323 votes were recorded across Kulgam and Shopian districts on the first day of home voting as part of the Election Commission of India's initiative to facilitate elderly (85+) and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) during the ongoing Assembly Elections 2024. This provision allowed voters to cast their ballots from the comfort of their homes.
In Kulgam, 195 votes were cast acr
Jammu: A Delhi court on Tuesday granted interim bail till October 2 to Lok Sabha MP from Kashmir Engineer Rashid in a terror funding case to enable him to campaign in the upcoming state assembly elections.
Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, defeated former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Baramulla.
Elections are scheduled to be held for the 90-m
Budgam: The decision by a Delhi court to grant interim bail to jailed MP Engineer Rashid has ignited a fierce political debate in Jammu and Kashmir.
Rashid, who is currently facing charges in a terror funding case, was granted bail until October 2 to allow him to participate in the upcoming assembly elections. This decision has elicited strong reactions from key political figures in the region.
Jugal forces triangular contest in newly created Shri Mata Vaishno Devi seat
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina, seeking re-election from Nowshera assembly constituency of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, is facing a major challenge from his former party colleague Surinder Choudhary.
A former MLC, Choudhary is fighting the elections on a National Conference (NC) ticket and enjoys the Congress support.
There are three more candidates in the fray from
Backed by disgruntled BJP leader former SSP likely to contest as Indp candidate; Omar’s sons join road show for NC candidate
Jammu: Five BJP leaders including former Health Minister of erstwhile state, ex SSP Jammu and Kashmir Police among thirteen candidates Tuesday filed their nomination papers from their respective constituencies in Jammu,Samba, Kathua and Udhampur districts.
Apart from BJP, five candidates from other political parties viz National Conference,Peoples Democratic Party,Bahujan Samaj Party, N
Srinagar: A woman Flying Officer of Indian Air Force has accused a Wing Commander-rank officer, of rape, resulting in a first information report (FIR) being filed at Budgam police station in central Kashmir.
Both the IAF officer are currently stationed in Srinagar.
"After the complaint, the FIR under "relevant sections of the law" was filed at Budgam police station in central Kashmir on Saturda
Satish Sharma vying for Chhamb; Tara Chand ‘unwilling’ to contest from Akhnoor
Jammu: The absence of former deputy chief minister Tara Chand’s name from the Congress party’s second list of candidates for the third and crucial phase of elections on October 1 has raised many eyebrows, stirring considerable speculations about the internal fight over the selection of candidates for Chhamb and Akhnoor seats.
On Monday night, the Congress party released its second list of 19 can
Marh leader expresses dismay over BJP ticket distribution, contemplates quitting politics
JAMMU: In a damage control effort and douse the simmering discontent among the old heavyweights, Bharatiya Janata Party, though has embarked upon a resuscitation approach, yet it seems it is failing to manage behind the scene at various constituency levels.
The activity being read between the lines suggest that many of the ‘disgruntled probable’ who had held high stakes for themselves for getti
Jammu: Over 2,350 permissions related to for election campaigns were given to political parties and contesting candidates since the electoral process for assembly elections commenced in Jammu and Kashmir last month, an official release said on Tuesday.
J&K Chief Electoral Officer Pandurang K Pole has urged upon the candidates and political parties participating in the assembly elections to utili
Srinagar: The Enforcement Directorate has filed an application before a court in Srinagar seeking addition of two fresh criminal charges against former chief minister Farooq Abdullah and others in the JKCA money laundering case that was quashed by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court last month.
Official sources said the agency recently submitted its plea before the court of Principal District and S
New Delhi: Former Union home minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday revealed he was scared while visiting Lal Chowk in Jammu and Kashmir during his ministerial stint.
At the launch of his memoir ‘Five Decades in Politics’, Shinde recalled his visit to the Valley in 2012.
“Before I became the Home Minister, I visited him (educationist Vijay Dhar). I used to ask him for advice. He advised me to
Jammu: Counter-infiltration measures have been put in place along the borders to ensure that terrorists don't infiltrate and disturb the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, a top BSF officer said on Tuesday.
Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Jammu frontier, D K Boora was speaking to reporters in Bhaderwah area of Doda district which along with six other districts covering a
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday stressed the need to identify and remove obstacles in the research ecosystem and focus on localised solution to global problems, as he chaired the first governing body meeting of the newly formed Anusandhan National Research Foundation.
Modi also talked about developing a dashboard where information related to research and development happening
Srinagar: Aijaz Ahmed Guru, brother of the parliament attack convict Mohammed Afzal Guru, on Tuesday announced his decision to contest the upcoming assembly elections from the Sopore constituency as an independent candidate.
Aijaz said his son’s arrest was a key reason for entering the political fray. His son, Shoaib Aijaz Guru, was arrested by Baramulla Police on drug-related charges and booked
Srinagar: Kashmir Inspector General of Police V K Birdi Tuesday directed security forces to take proactive measures and maintain close vigil on anti-national elements ahead of the first phase of the assembly polls on September 18 to ensure smooth and peaceful elections in the Valley.
The police chief of Kashmir chaired a security and election review meeting during the day at the Range Police Hea
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate said on Tuesday that it has made a fresh arrest in an alleged narco-terrorism-linked money laundering case related to the “funding” of banned terrorist group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.
Laddi Ram was taken into custody on Monday and was produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Jammu that sent him to ED custody for four days, the
Ground-based, aerial surveillance assets employed to monitor areaalong LoC in Rajouri
Rajouri: Days ahead of the first phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, two heavily armed terrorists were killed in a gunfight with the security forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, officials on Monday.
The gunfight broke out in the Laam area of the Nowshera sector late on Sunday night after alert Army troops noticed terrorists trying to sneak into this side fro
Another protest by workers in Marh assembly triggers trouble for party
Udhampur: BJP's Jammu and Kashmir State vice president Pawan Khajuria gave an ultimatum to his party to change the candidate from Udhampur east constituency within two days.
He held a meeting with hundreds of his supporters in Udhampur and said the candidature of former MLA R S Pathania announced by the party is not acceptable to the workers.
The BJP released its sixth list of 10 candidates inc
Sat new J&K BJP working president, Nirmal heads campaign committee
Jammu: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed its senior leaders to crucial organisatioal posts after they were denied tickets in the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024. Party leaders like Sat Sharma, Kavinder Gupta and Nirmal Singh have been given important posts ahead of the polls.
Sat Sharma, who was denied a ticket in the upcoming assembly polls has been appointed
Jammu: In what can be seen as riding on a turbulent ride, NC- Congress alliance suffered a fresh jolt when former PCC chief Vikar Rasool lashed out at NC castigating all the three generations of Abdullah clan besides assailing party’s flag while correlating it to a symbol that has sucked blood of people over the decades. Is this alliance on rocks….?
There could have been no hard hitting politica
Alliance will remain intact: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Monday disassociated itself from the "derogatory remarks" made by senior party leader Vikar Rasool Wani against its alliance partner National Conference (NC). JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra strongly condemns the derogatory remarks and unparliamentary language used by Congress leader and its candidate from Banihal, Vikar Rasool
Demand ECI intervention to hold govts accountable for job promises
JAMMU: The youth of Jammu and Kashmir have introduced a unique perspective on the upcoming assembly elections, placing job security at the forefront of their demands.
In the JKUT where elections are taking place after a decade, many young voters, especially those from constituencies like Jammu East, are now more concerned about employment than ever before. They seek a ‘foolproof’ assurance from
Sham Lal from Jammu North, Arvind from West seat file nomination paper for 3rd phase
Jammu: Former Union minister and BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Monday said his party freed Jammu and Kashmir from the clutches of terrorism and guaranteed peace, prosperity and development in the region.
“In Jammu and Kashmir, BJP means ‘rahat’ (comfort) and NC-Congress means ‘aafat’ (trouble). The NC-Congress alliance can only bring destruction and miseries for the people of the Union Territory,” Tha
SRINAGAR: In the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, seven Kashmiri Pandit candidates are stepping forward to contest key constituencies, marking a crucial political moment for the displaced community.
These candidates aim to represent the community's long-standing aspirations, including the desire for dignified return and political recognition in their homeland.
Among the prominent
Calls all others BJP’s proxies; Frontal attack on Er Rashid adds a new twist to Kashmir polls; Jamaat, Sarjan next on PDP’s hit list
SRINAGAR Relieved of support from the valley’s separatists in the current Assembly elections, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Chief Minister has, for the first time since 1999, begun to call her former friendlies as the BJP’s proxies. At a news conference here on Monday, she made frontal attacks on the jailed MP and founder of Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) Engineer Rashid while al
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah Monday said the restoration of Article 370 is the voice of people of Jammu and Kashmir, and asserted the special provision of the erstwhile state would definitely be restored even if it might take many years.
Abdullah's remarks came a day after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said restoring Article 370 was impossible as long as the BJP
27 nominations withdrawn
Jammu: A total of 239 candidates are in the fray from the 26 constituencies going to polls in the second phase of the three-phase Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections as 27 nominations were withdrawn on Monday.
Monday was the last day of the withdrawal of nomination papers for the second phase covering assembly segments spread across central Kashmir districts of Budgam, Srinagar and Ganderbal, a
Srinagar: In a significant political development ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, the Apni Party has announced its support for former minister Taj Mohiuddin, who is contesting as an Independent candidate from the Uri constituency in Baramulla district. The move has led the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to withdraw its backing for Mohiuddin, opting to field its own candidate in
Fields Chaudhary Lal Singh from Basohli, Raman Bhalla from R S Pura
Jammu: The Congress on Monday released the third list of candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
The list mentions 19 names. These include Ch Lal Singh from Basohli, Irfan Hafeez Lone from Wagoora-Kreeri, Summit Mangotra from Udhampur West, Manohar Lal Sharma from Billawar, Balbir Singh from Nagrota, Thakur Manmohan Singh from Jammu West, Yogesh Sawhney from Jammu East, Raman B
Srinagar: As part of the efforts to ensure secure and incident-free Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, DIG South Kashmir Range (SKR), Javid Iqbal Matoo, conducted a comprehensive review of the security arrangements and election preparedness in Anantnag district, a police statement said on Monday.
The meeting was held at the conference hall of DPO Anantnag.
At the meeting, the DIG undersc
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Government's Department of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs has appointed 10 Judicial Officers as Special Judges to handle anti-corruption cases. These appointments, made under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, supersede earlier notifications. The officers will preside over cases within their respective territorial jurisdictions, focusing on offences spec
Jammu: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday asked the residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to come and join India as "we consider you our own unlike Pakistan which treats you as foreigners".
Addressing an election rally in the Ramban assembly constituency in support of BJP candidate Rakesh Singh Thakur, the Union minister asserted there is a sea change in the overall security situati
Banihal : India is ready to start dialogue with Pakistan if it stops terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday.
Addressing a rally in this assembly segment of Ramban district in support of BJP candidate Mohd Saleem Bhat, Singh said Article 370 of the Constitution, which granted special status to J-K, was revoked to end the misery of the people and make the reg
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday visited the revered Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Reasi district. During his visit, he offered prayers for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
In a message shared by his office on X (formerly Twitter), the Lt Governor expressed his hopes for a peaceful and prosperous Union Territ
Party leaders dodge Art 370 debate; ‘NC is a secular party, BJP has history of double standards’: Cong spokesperson
Jammu: The Congress party is in a tight spot in Jammu region after the Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a strong critique, accusing the grand-old party of ‘tacitly endorsing’ the National Conference (NC) manifesto, particularly on the NC’s push to restore Article 370 and Article 35-A.
Shah’s remarks, coupled with allegations that the NC’s manifesto also includes controversial agenda like a
Can't forecast things that will follow J&K polls, says on possibility of NC’s CM
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday said the assembly polls are not just about forming a government or adjusting leaders in the dispensation but about "restoration of statehood and powers of the assembly" as well as "our lost dignity".
Karra was also non-committal on whether the chief minister would be from the National Conference (NC) in case the Congress-NC all
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that the restoration of electoral democracy in J&K is because the Supreme Court intervened and not because of the BJP.
He stated that if the BJP fails to grant statehood to J&K, the future NC government will not hesitate to seek justice from the highest court once again.
While addressing back to back
Protest at Udhampur on denial of ticket to Pawan Khajuria
Jammu: The BJP on Sunday released a fresh list of 10 candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, replacing ex-deputy chief minister Kavinder Gupta with former member of legislative council (MLC) Vikram Randhawa from Bahu seat of Jammu district.
Gupta was elected from Gandhi Nagar, renamed as Bahu assembly segment, in 2014 elections.
With the release of the sixth list for the third phas
KULGAM: Breaking the shackles first time after 1987, in a show of strength, the banned Jamaat-e-Islami Sunday organised a massive rally in Bugam area of Kulgam district of South Kashmir where its candidates in fray promised to talk about Kashmir, Kashmiris and political prisoners, if elected.
Thousands of people showed up in a first ever rally organised by the JeI in Bugam area of Kulgam, first
Historic moment for Valmikis as J&K elections signal new chapter of empowerment
JAMMU: The upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are poised to be a landmark event, not just for the political and security scenario, but also for transforming the social dynamics of the region.
For the first time, about 350 families from the Valmiki community will cast their vote. These families had long been deprived of basic rights under Articles 370 and 35A, which previously governed
Doda: Undaunted by three straight poll losses in Doda, Khalid Najeeb Suharwardy of the National Conference will be trying his luck again from the seat in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
Suharwardy's father Attaullah Suharwardy won the seat twice in 1987 and 1996. A year later when Attaullah Suharwardy died, his son bagged the seat in a bypoll in 1997 -- his first and only vict
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the National Conference forged an alliance with Congress, its nemesis, in the 1980s, only after her late father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed turned the national party into a viable option in the valley.
Addressing an election rally in Kokernag assembly segment of Anantnag district, Mufti recalled the time when the National Conference enforced a soci
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the BJP top brass was focussing its election campaign on Jammu as they want to "intimidate" the Hindu voters of Jammu and Kashmir by creating false fears.
He also accused the BJP of misleading the people by claiming that terrorism will rise again if the National Conference and Congress alliance came to power in Jammu and Kash
Srinagar: In a major political development Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended support in favour of former Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) leader Taj Mohiuddin, who is contesting the election as an Independent candidate from the north Kashmir’s Uri assembly constituency.
Taj Mohiuddin on August 17 announced his resignation from the Ghulam Nabi Azad-led DPAP.
Addressing media pe
J&K heads for historic assembly polls under national flag, Constitution; Jammu will decide formation of next govt
Jammu: Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday dismissed the opposition's attempt to revive the autonomy plank during the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls and asked the NC-Congress alliance to stop fooling people by promising statehood as only the Centre can restore the status.
Shah assured people about the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood after the assembly election, which he said is t
Jammu: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will arrive here on Sunday to join BJP's election campaign for the three-phase Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir starting September 18, a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrapped up his two-day visit to the Union Territory.
BJP sources said that Rajnath Singh will address an election rally in Ramban at 12.30 p.m. before addressing another rally in B
Aspirants waiting eagerly to gear up for campaign
Jammu: With a cautious approach to selecting candidates for upcoming Assembly polls almost all political parties have finalized candidates for what looks like a hot contest in all 3 phases. It is Congress which has yet to do this exercise for third phase that has crucial districts and equally important segments in the schedule.
Delay on part of the party is taking psychological toll not only am
Clear outstanding dues by Sept 15 or face disconnection: LPDD
Jammu, September 6: The UT administration of Ladakh has taken strong note of the non-payment of electricity bills by all major government departments and installations in Leh district, with Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) asking the “defaulters” to clear their outstanding dues by September 15 or face imminent disconnections.
According to a recent circular issued by the Chief Engineer,
Jammu: Asserting that the 10-year BJP rule in the country was a "disappointment", the National Conference and Congress on Tuesday said the saffron party was in a state of panic since the two parties announced a seat-sharing arrangement for the three-phase assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.
The two parties hit out at the saffron party for trying to "paint the INDIA alliance in a negative light”
Contest of pro-Pakistan party will cut away substantial vote from PDP
SRINAGAR: Entry of Jamaat-e-Islami, which has been the nerve centre of the pro-Pakistan insurgency in the last 34 years, into the electoral fray for the first time after 1990, can benefit Farooq Abdullah’s National Conference (NC) in South Kashmir in the current Assembly elections. A noticeable loser will be none other than Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP which got JeI’s support in all elections in the last
Srinagar: Women voters outnumber men in the eight assembly segments of Srinagar district that are scheduled to go to polls on September 25 in the second phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here.
Of the 7,74,462 registered voters, 3,87,778 are female while 3,86,654 are male and 30 people have registered themselves under the third gender category, they said.
Women outnumber men
Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday alleged that the BJP has "struck a deal" with some regional parties and some independent candidates to be part of the government in Jammu and Kashmir.
Referring to remarks by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Jammu, Abdullah said he was "silent" about Apni Party and People's Conference during his speech at the BJP's manifesto launch o
Srinagar: As Jammu and Kashmir heads into the first two phases of its highly anticipated assembly elections, a remarkable surge in independent candidates has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir. With 44% of the total candidates running as independents, they are all set to play a crucial role as potential kingmakers in a post-poll scenario.
According to reports a total of 214 independent candidates have
Islamabad: In a rare public acknowledgement by a serving Pakistani army chief, General Asim Munir has mentioned the involvement of Pakistan army in the Kargil war as he listed the 1999 conflict with India among the major wars fought with the eastern neighbour.
Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) was speaking during the Defence and Martyrs Day event at Rawalpindi on Friday.
The 1999 Kargil war
Srinagar: The jailed parliamentarian, Er Rahshid-led Awami Ittihad Party (AIP) Saturday released its manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections in J&K. Its tagline, “Jail Free Kashmir.”
The manifesto’s front page shows the party’s red and green flag with caged Rashid below it. “No more PSA, no more UAPA” bolded under Rashid.
In addition to vow unconditional release of all the people of J&K l
KISHTWAR: District Election Officer Kishtwar Rajesh Kumar Shavan has taken stringent action against a government employee and Lambardar found guilty of violation of Model Code of Conduct.
Lambardar, Vikram Singh resident of Panjdhara, Loharna and Adil Irshad, Groundsman, ZEPO Office Paddar were found involved in activities amounting to violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) guidelines afte
Jammu: A suspected drug peddler from Chhattisgarh was arrested along with nine kilograms of narcotics in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Saturday, police said.
The accused Umesh Kumar Sahu was intercepted at the Kallar Chowk checkpoint on Jammu-Poonch national highway and arrested with the contraband substance, a police spokesperson said.
In a separate arrest, the police nabbed another
Srinagar: Director General of BSF Daljit Singh Chawdhary on Saturday visited forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district to review the operational preparedness of the force.
Chawdhary visited the forward locations along the LoC in the Kupwara district where he was briefed about the security situation and operational preparedness of the unit deployed ther
SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has asked former MLA Wachi, Aijaz Ahmad Mir to appear before NIA court in Jammu on September 11 as a witness in a case for recording his statement.
“The NIA vs Aadil Bashir Sheikh and others case is fixed for prosecution evidence of Special Judge, NIA J&K at Jammu on 11-09-24 and your statement is required to be recorded on the said date of hear
Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said India is not in favour of talks with Pakistan until terrorism ends, emphasizing that "talks and bombs cannot go together".
Shah made these remarks while releasing the BJP's manifesto for Jammu and Kashmir, dismissing any possibility of dialogue with Pakistan amidst the ongoing terrorist activities.
Shah highlighted the significant reduction in
Reviews party preparations for Polls
Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will officially launch Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP's) election campaign by addressing a massive public rally in Jammu North constituency Saturday.
“Shah will officially launch the BJP’s election campaign from Jammu by addressing a rally in Paloura area of the city in Jammu North Constituency,” a senior leader said, adding “Choosing Jammu to kick start campa
Maa Samman Yojna to provide Rs 18000 to women; promises 5 lakh jobs, white paper for all terror victims
Vikram Sharma / Sumit Sharma
Jammu: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recently unveiled its election manifesto for Jammu and Kashmir, named "Sankalp Patr," consisting of 25 key promises aimed at the overall development and prosperity of the region.
The manifesto was released by Home Minister Amit Shah, signifying the party’s confidence in its ability to return to power. With a primary focus on w
1. Make Jammu and Kashmir a leader in development and progress in the nation by wiping out terrorism and separatism.
2. Provide ₹18,000 per year to the senior most woman in every household through ‘Maa Samman Yojana’.Providing assistance through the state government for Women SHGs on the issue of interest on bank loans.Providing 2 free LPG cylinders every year to the Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yo
Srinagar: Nomination papers of 62 candidates out of 310 were rejected on Friday during the scrutiny for 26 assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly which are going to polls in the second phase, officials said.
The last date for withdrawal of nomination papers is Monday, while polling for these seats will be held on September 25.
Prominent among those in the fray for these seats are
'New Delhi going to extreme lengths to silence my voice'
SRINAGAR: Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah today accused the ruling BJP in New Delhi of attempting to undermine his political campaign by fielding jailed separatist candidates against him in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections.
Speaking at a workers' gathering in Ganderbal, Omar expressed deep concerns over what he perceive
Challenging NC and PDP, keeps options open for future alliances
JAMMU: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been meticulously working under a well-planned strategy to expand its influence in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), with a primary focus on blooming the lotus, the party's symbol in Kashmir.
The person spearheading this critical mission is Ram Madhav, BJP's election in-charge for the region. Known for his behind-the-scenes approach, Madhav has been actively pa
Resigns from PDP citing dissatisfaction with party's treatment with leaders, workers
SRINAGAR: In a significant development within the People's Democratic Party (PDP), former State Secretary and spokesperson Rouf Bhat tendered his resignation on Friday, expressing his profound dissatisfaction with the party's treatment of loyal members.
His decision to resign marks a growing discontent within the PDP ranks, with several long-time members voicing concerns over the party’s shiftin
Jammu: In a stern response to violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) following the announcement of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections, the Election Department has registered 9 FIRs and suspended 5 government employees for their involvement in political activities. Additionally, warnings have been issued in 23 cases, and inquiries have been initiated in 48 instances of MCC
49% graduates, 5% diploma holders
Jammu: An alarming 16% of candidates contesting in the first phase of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a recent report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The report analyzed 219 candidates and found that 36 have criminal cases, with 25 (11%) facing serious criminal charges.
The report highlighted some disturbing de
Jammu: The Congress on Friday dubbed the BJP's manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls a "jumlapatra" and accused the saffron party of making false promises to various sections of the society.
The Congress claimed that people were burdened under heavy taxes, smart meters, unprecedented unemployment and record inflation during the BJP's tenure.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Frid
Jammu: Union minister G Kishan Reddy visited the Bawe Wali Mata temple here on Friday and prayed for peace and development of the nation and Jammu and Kashmir, and incidence-free assembly elections in the Union Territory.
Reddy, who is the BJP election in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, is camping in Jammu to oversee the preparations and campaigning of the party across the region.
"I paid obeisan
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that keeping in mind the global conditions prevailing today, the military commanders have been told to always be ready to establish peace in the world and India so that peace is not disturbed anywhere.
Rajnath Singh's statement came a day after the Joint Commanders Conference was held here.
Speaking to reporters in the Uttar Pradesh capital
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi.
In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said, "On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I convey my hearty greetings and good wishes to all. Lord Ganesha is the remover of all the obstacles and embodiment of wisdom, learning, righteousness and good fortune.
May this festiv
Srinagar: Government of Jammu & Kashmir has constituted a sub-committee to finalise the draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Border Protection Grid.
The Committee comprises of ADGP, Hqrs, PHQ, J&K as Chairman; ADGP, Jammu Zone; Joint Director, IB; IG BSF, Jammu Frontier; Representative from office of the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu (Civil Administration)as members.
The Committee shal
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has suspended Fayaz Ahmad Lone, a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and Staff Officer to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Armed Police/Indian Reserve (AP/IR) Kashmir.
The suspension order, issued on September 3, 2024, by the Principal Secretary to the Government, Chandraker Bharti IAS, comes in the wake of an ongoing inquiry into his conduct.
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JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 5: From affluent billionaires to financially average candidates with just Rs 1,000 cash, the second phase of elections for 26 assembly constituencies spread over six districts of Jammu and Kashmir is set for an interesting but fierce contest on September 25.
A total of 310 candidates have filed 329 nomination papers to try their luck. Thursday was the last day to file nomination
Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch the BJP's poll campaign and release the party's manifesto during his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir beginning Friday.
Shah's visit comes at a critical time for the BJP in J&K as the party faces growing challenges ahead of the assembly elections with several leaders and workers protesting and some of them leaving the saffron party after being d
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address three election rallies in J&K, said BJP’s J&K general secretary Ashok Koul on Thursday.
Koul told local reporters here that PM Modi will address two rallies in the Jammu division and one in Kashmir.
“People of Kashmir have faith in Narendra Modi-led government and they will support the BJP during the ongoing Assembly elections,” Koul said.
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Jammu: The Congress party is yet to release the list of candidates for the crucial third phase the General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir where the grand old party has key stakes despite notifications issued by the poll body today. Even Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) which has announced 51 candidates for the 90-member assembly polls so far but it yet to release names cand
Jammu: BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav on Thursday said the next government in Jammu and Kashmir will be of "nationalist people" and "not anti-nationals".
The BJP leader made this assertion as he blamed the National Conference and the PDP for using former militants in their campaigning and the family members of separatists to plunge into the electoral battle in Kashmir.
He said the BJ
Budgam: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah Thursday said contesting from two assembly seats is not a sign of weakness, but proves the strength of his party.
Abdullah has filed nomination for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls from two seats -- Ganderbal and Budgam.
"My colleagues wanted to show that the NC is not fighting this election from a weak position, but a strong one. My
Srinagar: People of Jammu and Kashmir are not slaves of the Centre but the real owners of their land, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said.
"Let me tell you one thing ... we are not their slaves. People of this state are the owners of this place, remember it," Abdullah told reporters at Beerwah in Budgam district.
The former chief minister made the remark when he was a
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Karra said on Thursday that the National Conference-Congress alliance has disrupted the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) strategy and will ensure the saffron party's defeat in the upcoming Assembly polls.
"If the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) formed by the BJP is acceptable, why does the party object to the NC-Congress all
Jammu: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia and Rahul Gandhi and AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are among the star campaigners named by the party for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls.
Congress general secretaries Jairam Ramesh, K C Venugopal, Sachin Pilot, Ghulam Ahmad Mir as well as Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and his deputy Mukes
Srinagar: People's Conference president Sajad Lone Thursday said his party would support any resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly that seeks to restore Article 370.
Lone, however, said that passing a resolution would only be a "moral thing" and that only the Parliament can restore J-K's special status.
"If there is a resolution in the assembly, we will support it. But, if no
Jammu: Former Union minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday criticised the Congress and National Conference for "derailing" peace and progress achieved after abrogation of Article 370 and accused them of attempting to push Jammu and Kashmir back towards terrorism, anarchy and unrest.
"By advocating for the reinstatement of Article 370, the NC and Congress aim to return J&K to an era of terrorism," Th
Srinagar: A government school teacher from Srinagar, Dr Urfana Amin, was awarded the National Teachers’ Award by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Thursday.
Urfana was felicitated with the National Teachers’ Award for her contributions to the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) module, e-content for the DIKHSA portal, and adult literacy.
Posted as a teacher at Government Boys High
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called upon the top military brass to analyse the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza as well as the current situation in Bangladesh to "predict" any future problems and stay prepared to deal with the "unexpected".
In an address at the maiden joint commanders conference here, he also said that the armed forces need to be prepared for war in order to
Jammu: A fire broke out in the Bahu Plaza in Jammu on Thursday, prompting a swift response from the fire and emergency services.
Fire tenders rushed to the Gupta Tower as thick plumes of smoke billowed from the second floor of the building, which houses numerous private offices.
Though the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, authorities confirmed that all individuals inside the building
Srinagar: In a major breakthrough against terrorism, Pulwama Police arrested a terrorist associate during a Naka checking at Karimabad crossing, where the suspect was intercepted. The arrested individual has been identified as Arsalan Ahmad Sheikh, S/O Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh, R/O Karimabad.
During the search, a hand grenade was recovered from the possession of the suspect. Investigations revealed
Ganderbal: A fire broke out at a garment factory in the industrial area of district Ganderbal on Thursday evening.
Several locals gathered at the spot and helped fire tenders to doze off the fire.
Further details awaited.
Earlier, in August, a fire broke out in the attic portion of a hotel near Abdullah Bridge in Srinagar.
A firefighting operation was launched, and no life was lost in the inc