Jammu & Kashmir

Udhampur parliamentary constituency gears up for general elections

18 Apr 2024 11:40 AM IST

As the countdown begins for the Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency (PC) to go to polls in the first phase of General Elections on April 19, the spotlight is on over 16.23 lakh voters who will determine the fate of 12 candidates vying for representation in this crucial constituency. The Udhampur Parliamentary

DPAP Chief Ghulam Nabi Azad Withdraws Candidacy for Anantnag-Rajouri Seat

17 Apr 2024 19:54 PM IST

Anantnag, April 17: Ghulam Nabi Azad, the chief of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) and former Congress leader, has announced his decision to withdraw from contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections slated for 2024. Azad’s decision comes after he was nominated by DPAP to run for the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary

J&K LG Manoj Sinha congratulates Anmol Rathore and UPSC CSE-2023 Qualifiers

17 Apr 2024 10:25 AM IST

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended heartfelt congratulations to all aspirants from J&K who successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2023, particularly highlighting the achievement of Anmol Rathore securing All India Rank (AIR) 7. In a social media post, LG Manoj Sinha expressed, “Heartiest congratulations to Anmol Rathore (AIR:7)

LG of Ladakh hosts farewell party for outgoing administrative secretaries

17 Apr 2024 10:24 AM IST

The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), hosted a heartfelt farewell party to bid adieu to outgoing Commissioner Secretary Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan and Secretary to the HLG, Ravinder Kumar, at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. Expressing warm wishes for their future endeavors, Lt Governor BD Mishra commended

Sachin Pilot urges support for Chaudhary Lal Singh in Kathua

17 Apr 2024 10:23 AM IST

AICC leader and prominent Congress campaigner Sachin Pilot addressed a gathering at Ram Lila ground, rallying support for Congress candidate Chaudhary Lal Singh ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on April 19. Speaking passionately to the enthusiastic crowd, Sachin Pilot emphasized the pivotal role of voters in determining the

Amit Sharma chairs meeting to drive technological advancement in Ladakh

17 Apr 2024 10:22 AM IST

Amit Sharma, Administrative Secretary of the Information Technology Department, UT Ladakh, led a pivotal meeting today aimed at advancing significant initiatives for technological growth and community development within the region. Held at the VC Conference Hall, Civil Secretariat, Leh, the meeting focused on the progress of the MietY Project at

J&K CEO reviews poll preparedness ahead of Lok Sabha elections

17 Apr 2024 10:21 AM IST

Pandurang K. Pole, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir, conducted an extensive virtual review of poll preparedness across the Union Territory at Nirvachan Bhawan, Jammu. The meeting was attended by all District Election Officers (DEOs) along with heads of departments from PWD, BRO SAMPARK, IMD, PMGSY, and NHAI.

Amit Shah slams Opposition parties over J&K governance

17 Apr 2024 10:08 AM IST

In a scathing address at an election rally in Jammu, Union Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress, National Conference, and PDP of presiding over a period marked by fake encounters and youth exploitation during their governance in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah, dismissing claims that the BJP was more interested in

Omar Abdullah: BJP manifesto spells destruction for J-K

16 Apr 2024 10:41 AM IST

Omar Abdullah criticizes BJP manifesto, alleging aim at J-K’s ‘destruction’. Speaking over the issue on Sunday, former CM said, “I have been busy campaigning since morning. I have not read their manifesto as yet. But from what I have gathered, their manifesto has nothing for Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP’s

Home voting introduced for elderly and persons with disabilities in J&K

16 Apr 2024 10:40 AM IST

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has taken a significant step towards inclusive democracy by introducing home voting for elderly citizens above 85 years of age and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) meeting the 40% benchmark disability criteria in the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This pioneering initiative aims to

Amarnath Yatra registration begins in Jammu for annual pilgrimage

16 Apr 2024 10:36 AM IST

The registration process for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage commenced on Monday in Jammu, witnessing a large turnout of devotees at designated bank branches eager to secure permits for the sacred journey. The 52-day pilgrimage to the revered 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in south Kashmir is scheduled to commence on June 29

Sajjad Gani Lone criticizes Omar Abdullah’s BJP stance, calls for accountability

16 Apr 2024 10:35 AM IST

J&K Peoples Conference President Sajjad Gani Lone made critical remarks on Monday regarding National Conference leader Omar Abdullah’s reported openness to working with the BJP, emphasizing that Abdullah lacks ideological opposition to the BJP or Hindutva. Responding to questions about Omar Abdullah’s willingness to work with Atal Bihari Vajpayee,Sajjad Gani