In the first assembly election to be held in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, more than 20 per cent of the candidates in the second phase of elections were involved in criminal cases including those related to attempt to murder, rape and other crimes against women. The candidates facing criminal charges
Home Minister Amit Shah announced the construction of Padar-Zanskar road to strengthen strategic border infrastructure and revitalize cultural, tourism and economic ties between Zanskar, Padar and Panj. Former Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal expressed deepest gratitude on behalf of the people of Ladakh, especially the residents of Zanskar and the Padar-Panj valley to Amit Shah
Over 35,000 displaced Kashmiri Pandits from across the country will be eligible to exercise their franchise tomorrow at 24 special polling stations in the first phase of the three-phase assembly elections to be held in four districts of South Kashmir. This is the first assembly election held in 35 years since the mass exodus of
Polling will go ahead in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election tomorrow, with 23.27 lakh eligible voters in 24 assembly constituencies spread over seven districts deciding the fate of 219 candidates, including bigwigs from different political parties, on electronic voting machines in the first assembly election after the abrogation of Article
The Indian Army in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry has organised the second edition of the Drone Marathon. It aims to revolutionise military operations at high altitudes using drone technology. Held in the challenging terrain of the Warila Pass in Ladakh at an altitude of over 15,000 feet, the
The reputation of many veterans is at stake in the first phase of voting in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti will face the challenge of salvaging his political legacy in the elections to be held in South Kashmir and Chenab Valley. This time, he is betting on his daughter
14 Kashmiri Pandits are candidates in this Kashmir election. This number is the highest in recent elections. In 2014, four Pandits contested the elections, in 2008 there were 12 and in 2002 there were nine. In 1990, when the Pandits had to leave the valley, about 800 families disagreed to leave their homes. But there
he Modi Cabinet on Wednesday approved the ‘One State, One Election’ proposal, which seeks to synchronise elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies on the same schedule. According to sources, the ‘One State, One Election’ Bill is likely to be introduced in the upcoming winter session of Parliament. The development came after a high-level
President Draupadi Murmu on Wednesday said increasing participation of women in research and development is crucial for social and economic progress of the country and improving the quality of life of women. She also called on the youths to shape the country with their education and determination while speaking at the 18th convocation ceremony of
Voting in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections has gained momentum with an impressive 41.17 per cent voter turnout recorded in all polling stations across 24 assembly constituencies in seven districts of Jammu and Kashmir till 1 pm, informed the Chief Electoral Officer of Jammu and Kashmir. Follow us On
Jammu police arrested a suspect in a double murder case, identified as Deepak Singh alia Sonu, a resident of Talab Tillo. Police said the accused was known to the family and would help with household chores for which he was paid. Police said extortion of money was apparently the main motive for the murder. Follow
BJP candidate Shagun Parihar was heckled by the crowd at Bagwan Mohalla polling station in Kishtwar on Wednesday during the ongoing first phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir. It is alleged that after receiving information about the alleged vote fraud, PDP leader Shagun Parihar taunted her when he arrived at the said polling station.