Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched his party’s election campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, assuring voters that the INDIA alliance will ensure the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. Speaking at rallies in Sangaldan (Ramban district) and Dooru (Anantnag district), Gandhi emphasized that this will be the alliance’s top priority when they form
Amid escalating dissent within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding ticket distribution for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, senior leader Chander Mohan Sharma has declared his intention to run as an independent candidate from the Jammu East constituency. This decision follows widespread protests among party leaders and workers, who are voicing their
A six-member committee has been established to oversee the implementation of the Prime Minister’s package for “Employment and Skilling” in Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative, announced in the Union Budget for 2024-25, aims to enhance employment opportunities and skills development for the region’s youth. The order, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), states that
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to embark on a two-day visit to Jammu starting September 6, 2024. This visit is significant as he will be releasing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) election manifesto and addressing various political rallies in the region. According to Ashok Koul, the BJP’s general secretary for Jammu and Kashmir,
In a crucial move to ensure a fair and transparent election process, the District Election Officer (DEO) of Samba, Rajesh Sharma, convened a meeting with representatives of all 38 petrol pumps in the district. The meeting, which was also attended by key officials from various departments, focused on the adherence to the Model Code of
In a bid to increase voter turnout and empower women in the upcoming Assembly Elections 2024, the District Election Office of Reasi organized a “Nari Shakti Choupal” at the Community Facilitation Centre in Arnas on Tuesday. The event was part of the “Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation” (SVEEP) initiative, aimed at reaching out to
District Election Officer (DEO) Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, convened a crucial meeting on September 3, 2024, to discuss election preparations with political representatives and nodal officers. This comprehensive interaction aimed to ensure the smooth conduct of the upcoming elections by addressing various critical matters. Key Areas of Focus During the meeting, DEO Sharma conducted an in-depth
District Election Officer (DEO) Poonch, Vikas Kundal, convened a high-level meeting on September 3, 2024, to assess security measures for the upcoming assembly elections in the sensitive border district of Poonch. The meeting included senior officials from the army, police, and paramilitary forces, emphasizing the need for a coordinated approach to ensure incident-free elections. The
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today emphasized that the BJP government at the center has opened new doors of development in Kalakote. He made these remarks while interacting with media persons on the sidelines of an event organized by the BJP, where the party’s candidate Thakur Randhir Singh filed nomination papers from the constituency. Dr.
A mock drill was conducted on Tuesday at Jammu Tawi Railway Station, lasting from 11:08 AM to 11:40 AM, to evaluate the readiness of staff and the coordination among various agencies in emergency situations. This exercise was organized by the Railways in collaboration with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF),
District Election Officer (DEO) of Kathua, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, convened a significant meeting on September 3, 2024, with Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) to discuss critical preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections in 2024. This meeting was aimed at ensuring that all necessary protocols and procedures are in place ahead of the
A firing incident occurred on Tuesday evening in Kehrot village, located in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district, prompting a significant response from security forces. Officials reported that between ten to twelve gunshots were heard in the vicinity, leading to the immediate launch of a massive search operation aimed at locating the source of the