Election campaigning is intensifying in Ramban district, which encompasses two assembly constituencies: Ramban and Banihal. The first phase of the assembly elections is scheduled for September 18, 2024, prompting various political parties to ramp up their efforts to attract voters. Star campaigners from multiple parties are set to hold rallies and roadshows throughout the district.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will kickstart the Congress party’s campaign for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections on Wednesday, September 4, with two major public rallies in the Ramban and Anantnag districts. These rallies are part of the campaign for the Congress candidates contesting in the first phase of
In a scathing attack on the National Conference (NC), senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devender Singh Rana claimed on Tuesday that NC vice president Omar Abdullah had offered unconditional support to the BJP in 2014 for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir. Rana, who once was a close confidant of Omar Abdullah, stated that
On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully destroyed a rusted mortar shell discovered in Chachwal village, located in the Ghagwal sector of Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred during a routine patrol when BSF troops spotted the shell in an open field around 8:00 AM. Recognizing the potential danger
A brief gunfight occurred on Tuesday evening in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, specifically in the lower Karyote village of Thanamandi. The incident unfolded around 7:30 PM when security forces, including police and personnel from the Rashtriya Rifles, were conducting searches based on intelligence regarding suspicious movements in the area. Upon noticing the
The Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Jatinder Singh Johar as the Nodal Officer for furnishing reports regarding grievances received from the Election Commission of India (ECI) during the upcoming elections to the J&K Legislative Assembly. Jatinder Singh Johar Appointed as Nodal Officer According to an order issued by
The Jammu and Kashmir government has sanctioned three days of special casual leave for Kashmiri migrant employees posted in the Kashmir Valley to enable them to vote at special polling stations during the upcoming assembly elections. The order, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) Commissioner Secretary, cites a communiqué from the J&K Chief Electoral
In a move aimed at ensuring worker welfare and adherence to statutory requirements, the Labour Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir has issued a directive emphasizing the need for all shops and commercial establishments in the Union Territory to observe the mandatory “Close Day” as stipulated by Section-13 of the Jammu and Kashmir Shops & Establishment
In a significant operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully destroyed a rusted mortar shell in a controlled explosion in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, on September 3, 2024. The shell was discovered in a border village, raising concerns about safety in the area. The 84 mm mortar shell was found lying in a field
Flash floods in Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir, have resulted in the tragic death of a 28-year-old machine operator, Zahir Ahmed. The incident occurred following a cloudburst that triggered the sudden and severe flooding in the area on September 2, 2024. Zahir Ahmed, a resident of the Manjoos area in Tehsil Khari, was swept away by
Election Commission of India (ECI) has established stringent media guidelines aimed at ensuring transparency and fairness during the upcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). These guidelines are particularly significant as they address the unique challenges posed by the region’s political landscape and aim to uphold the integrity of the electoral process. Key Provisions of
Reasi district administration in Jammu and Kashmir has announced that all government and private schools will remain closed today, September 3, 2024, due to adverse weather conditions. This decision comes as a precautionary measure in response to heavy rainfall affecting the region, which has led to concerns about safety and accessibility for students and staff.