Srinagar, Apr 26: Two former Chief Ministers– Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti on Friday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) not to postpone the polls for the Anantnag- Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency. On Thursday night, the ECI wrote to J&K’s Chief Electoral Officer and Chief Secretary after some parties approached it seeking postponement...
Lok Sabha Polls: Jammu records over 67% voter turnout till 5 pm
Jammu, Apr 26: The Jammu constituency has registered a voter turnout of over 67 percent till 5 pm as it went to polls in the 2nd phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls on Friday. An official told the news agency, that till 5pm Jammu registered a voter turnout of 67.22 percent till 5 pm...
Mirwaiz castigates authorities for the electricity crisis in Kashmir
Srinagar, April 26 : Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday castigated authorities for the electricity crisis in Kashmir. Kashmir is currently facing an acute shortage of electricity leaving residents in the lurch. While addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar, Mirwaiz said that the electricity situation...
Bihar :INDIA bloc will bring reservation for Muslims through backdoor if voted to power: PM
Munger, Apr 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cautioned the people that the INDIA bloc would implement reservation in government services based on religion through the backdoor and give its benefits to Muslims, compromising the interest of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), if voted to power after the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. While addressing...
Sopore encounter: One of the two slain terrorists identified as Saifullah, says IGP Kashmir
Says Arms, ammo recovered; police committed to provide safe, secure environment for LS polls Sopore, Apr 26: Jammu and Kashmir police Friday said that one of the two slain terrorists killed in Nowpora, Sopore gunfight has been identified as Saifullah and the identity of second one is being ascertained. Talking to reporters, as per news...
Ramban Road Sinking: 50 houses damaged, families being shifted to safer places, says DC
‘Losses being assessed, team of geologists to assess situation’* Srinagar, Apr 26: At least 50 houses got damaged after a road caved in Pernote area of Ramban district on last evening, officials said on Friday Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-ul-Haq told the news agency that 30 residential houses got damaged in the initial stage and later...
Jammu: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 (Phase 2) VOTER TURNOUT
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 (Phase 2) VOTER TURNOU PC – Jammu Update till: 3 pm Akhnoor (SC) – 65.78% Bahu – 49.31% Bishnah (SC) – 59.85% Chhamb – 60.19% Gulabgarh (ST) – 63.07% Jammu East – 53.33% Jammu North – 51,95% Jammu West – 50.17% Kalakote – Sunderbani – 59.39% Marh (SC)- 60.71% Nagrota –...
Lok Sabha Polls: Jammu records over 42% voter turnout till 1 pm
Jammu, Apr 26: The Jammu constituency has registered a voter turnout of over 42 percent till 1 PM as it went to polls in the 2nd phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls on Friday. An official told the news agency, that till 1 PM a Jammu registered a voter turnout of 42.88 percent even...
Mehbooba Mufti writes to ECI on rescheduling polls in Anantnag seat
Srinagar, April 26: Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the proposed delay for the Anantnag – Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, saying any attempt to delay it will result in denying a level playing field to all the parties. The Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency...
4 collapse and die in Kerala during LS polls
Palakkad (Kerala), April 26: In separate incidents across Kerala on Friday four people, including a booth agent, collapsed and died during the Lok Sabha polls. The deaths were reported in Ottapalam of Palakkad, Kuttichira in Kozhikode, Kakkazham in Alappuzha, and Tirur in Malappuram district. The deceased were identified as Chandran(68) of Chunangad near Ottapalam...
Congress wants to snatch rights of SC, SC, OBC & give them to Muslims: JP Nadda
New Delhi, April 26 : BJP president JP Nadda on Friday slammed Congress for doing appeasement politics and alleged that they wanted to snatch the rights of SC, ST and OBC people and give them to Muslims. In a video message, the party’s President Nadda said, “This is their hidden agenda. Appeasement is clearly visible...
Lok Sabha Elections Phase II: Over 25.93% voter turnout recorded till 11:00 am
Jammu, April 26 : “The Jammu Parliamentary Constituency has recorded 25.93 per cent voting in all its polling stations up to 11:00 am”, communicated the office of Chief Election Officer, J&K. As per the given break up, Gulabgarh (ST) has recorded 31.1% polling, Reasi 33.79%, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi 31.25%, Ramgrah (SC) 28.28%, Samba 29.59%,...
Miscreants Attempt To Desecrate Shrine, Mosque in Dadsara Tral; Case Registered: Police
Srinagar, Apr 26: Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case against miscreants attempting to desecrate a shrine and a mosque in Dadsara Tral in Pulwama districtn on intervening Thursday and Friday night. “Yesterday night, some miscreants attempted to disrespect the local shrine and a mosque in Dadsara in Tral by damaging windowpanes and also...
Two unidentified terrorists killed in over night encounter at Sopore: Top official
‘Two soldiers sustain injuries, Bodies of terrorists yet to be retrieved as Ops still underway’ Sopore, Apr 26: Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an overnight encounter at north Kashmir’s Sopore, officials said Friday. A top police official told the news agency that in the ensuing operation at Check Mohalla Nowpora in Sopore, two terrorists...
At 9 AM Jammu Lok Sabha seat registers 10.39 % voter turnout
Jammu, Apr 26: The Jammu constituency has registered a voter turnout of over 10 percent at 9 AM as it went to polls in the 2nd phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls on Friday. An official told the news agency, that at 9 am a voter turnout of 10.39 % was registered in the...
Sopore Gunfight Prompts Suspension of Classwork
Sopore, Apr 26: In response to the recent gunfight within North Kashmir’s Sopore town, authorities have taken the precautionary measure of suspending classwork in the area. According to an administrative official speaking to the news agency, all government and private educational institutions, including colleges falling within Sopore tehsil’s jurisdiction, will remain closed today. This decision...
Rescheduling of LS Polls in Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary; ECI seeks report from Chief Secy, CEO JK
Srinagar, Apr 25: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed its focus toward the rescheduling of the General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024, in the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency of Jammu and Kashmir. In response to representations submitted by several political leaders citing adverse road conditions and inclement weather, the ECI as per the news...
Lok Sabha Elections Phase II: Polling commences in Jammu Parliamentary Constituency
JAMMU, APRIL 26: The commencement of polling in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Jammu Constituency began with enthusiasm, especially among the new voters. Across various assembly segments of the parliamentary constituency, voters were seen standing in queues much ahead of the scheduled time for polling. The Election Commission has put in...
Jammu-Reasi voting in 2nd phase amid tight security
Jammu, April 26 : The voting for Jammu-Reasi parliamentary constituency started on Friday in three districts of the Jammu region amid tight security arrangements. More than 17.80 lakh voters on the Jammu parliamentary seat will decide the fate of 22 candidates in the fray. Declared holiday in the district of Jammu, Samba and Kathua...