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South Kashmir’s Date With Democracy

South Kashmir’s Date With Democracy

Anantnag-Rajouri LS constituency registers 53% turnout; overall aggregate turnout for 5 Lok Sabha seats in J&K stands at 58%: CEO Srinagar: From 9 per cent…

Six injured in clash outside polling station in Poonch

Mendhar/Jammu: Six persons including four women suffered minor injuries in a clash between supporters of two candidates outside a polling station in Mendhar sub-division in…

Will initiate process of holding assembly polls in J&K very soon: CEC Kumar

New Delhi:  Encouraged by the voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir in the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission will “very soon” initiate the process…

LG congratulates people for historic turnout in polls

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has congratulated the people and all the stakeholders on the “historic turnout” in the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency polls. He also…

Mufti alleges PDP workers detained on polling day, holds protest; police ‘lathicharge’ crowd

Claims outgoing calls on her mobile number suspended  Bijbehara: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday staged a protest outside a police station in south Kashmir’s…

In Kulgam stronghold, CPI(M) veteran Tarigami says people voting to register their protest

Tarigam: In the midst of intense political activities in the Kashmir Valley and despite the presence of Jamaat-e-Islami strongholds in the area, Kulgam stands firm…

J&K BJP chief votes in Rajouri; thanks people for strengthening democracy

Rajouri: Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Saturday exercised his franchise in his home constituency in Rajouri district and thanked the voters for…

Name not in voters’ list, claim non-migrant Kashmiri Pandits

Mattan:  Many non-migrant Kashmiri Pandits expressed anguish on Saturday, claiming that their names were not in the voters’ list, and termed it an “unfortunate” incident…

Updated: Four tourists die in Kulgam road accident; LG expresses grief

Tourist slips to death in Sonamarg Srinagar: Four tourists from Punjab died and three injured when their car skidded off the road in Kulgam district,…

Anantnag-Rajouri-Poonch LS seat gears for a triangular contest

Poll percentage on this side of Pir Ki Gali besides ethnic divide of Gujjars, Paharis may impact voting pattern Anantnag: The prestigious south Kashmir Lok…

In Kulgam stronghold, CPI(M) veteran Tarigami says people voting to register their protest

In Kulgam stronghold, CPI(M) veteran Tarigami says people voting to register their protest

Tarigam: In the midst of intense political activities in the Kashmir Valley and despite the…

J&K BJP chief votes in Rajouri; thanks people for strengthening democracy

J&K BJP chief votes in Rajouri; thanks people for strengthening democracy

Rajouri: Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Saturday exercised his franchise in his…

Name not in voters’ list, claim non-migrant Kashmiri Pandits

Name not in voters’ list, claim non-migrant Kashmiri Pandits

Mattan:  Many non-migrant Kashmiri Pandits expressed anguish on Saturday, claiming that their names were not…

Updated: Four tourists die in Kulgam road accident; LG expresses grief

Updated: Four tourists die in Kulgam road accident; LG expresses grief

Tourist slips to death in Sonamarg Srinagar: Four tourists from Punjab died and three injured…

Anantnag-Rajouri-Poonch LS seat gears for a triangular contest

Anantnag-Rajouri-Poonch LS seat gears for a triangular contest

Poll percentage on this side of Pir Ki Gali besides ethnic divide of Gujjars, Paharis…

18.36 lakh voters set to decide fate of contests for Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat

18.36 lakh voters set to decide fate of contests for Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat

Anantnag/Rajouri: All is set for elections in the redrawn Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency Saturday, May 25,…

26,000 displaced KPs to vote at 34 special polling stations set up in Jammu, Udhampur and Delhi

26,000 displaced KPs to vote at 34 special polling stations set up in Jammu, Udhampur and Delhi

Jammu:  More than 26,000 displaced Kashmiri Pandit voters from across the country are eligible to…

LS polls: Over 11 crore voters to decide fate of 889 candidates in penultimate phase

LS polls: Over 11 crore voters to decide fate of 889 candidates in penultimate phase

New Delhi:  Over 11 crore voters will decide the fate of 889 candidates contesting in…

Measures be taken to ensure well-being of Indian students in Kyrgyzstan: JKSA to Jaishankar

Measures be taken to ensure well-being of Indian students in Kyrgyzstan: JKSA to Jaishankar

New Delhi: A students’ association of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday wrote to External Affairs…

Search operations conducted in Samba after ‘suspicious movement’ along IB

Search operations conducted in Samba after ‘suspicious movement’ along IB

Jammu:  Security forces on Friday conducted search operations at many villages along the International Border…

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Serpentine queues seen in seen south Kashmir for voting

Serpentine queues seen in seen south Kashmir for voting

Shopian/Kulgam):  In a remarkable display of resilience and commitment to democracy, the residents of villages that had long been deprived of polling due to separatist-sponsored boycott calls turned out in…

J-K: Grieving for loved ones, survivors of terror attacks come out to vote

J-K: Grieving for loved ones, survivors of terror attacks come out to vote

Dhangri (Rajouri, J-K):  “My sons accompanied me last time (2019) to vote. Today they are not with me,” says 51-year-old Bala, the pain of losing her two children in a…

Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha Election: ECI establishes 163 special polling stations to enhance electoral experience

Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha Election: ECI establishes 163 special polling stations to enhance electoral experience

Srinagar: To ensure maximum voter participation besides making the electoral process pleasant and enriching, the Election Commission of India (ECI) established 163 special polling stations of different categories for voters…

DDMA issues Advisory; cautions against swimming in open Water bodies

SRINAGAR:  In view of the prevailing weather conditions and forecast of sustained high temperatures till 29th May 2024 by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Srinagar Station, the District Disaster Management…

Election teams reach all 364 Polling Stations across Kulgam

Election teams reach all 364 Polling Stations across Kulgam

DEO oversees dispatching of Poll Parties KULGAM: With a focus on ensuring the smooth conduct of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, polling parties were successfully dispatched to all 364 polling…

Info Deptt Kashmir condoles demise of Bashir Ahmad, Ex FPA

Info Deptt Kashmir condoles demise of Bashir Ahmad, Ex FPA

SRINAGAR: The employees of the Information Department Kashmir have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of Bashir Ahmad, Ex. Field Publicity Assistant (FPA) of the Field Publicity Unit…

Inter-school zonal level competitions promote sports & creativity among students in Bla

Inter-school zonal level competitions promote sports & creativity among students in Bla

BARAMULLA: The Department of Youth Services and Sports, District Baramulla, continues to foster a culture of sportsmanship and creativity through month-long inter-school zonal level competitions. Today marked another milestone with…

ADDC Bandipora reviews functioning of RDD

ADDC Bandipora reviews functioning of RDD

BANDIPORA: The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Bandipora, Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt, who is also holding charge of Assistant Commissioner Development, today reviewed the functioning of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj…

Need for comprehensive, multi-layered strategy to prevent suicide: Experts

Need for comprehensive, multi-layered strategy to prevent suicide: Experts

Srinagar: To address issues affecting women through research, education and advocacy with a special emphasis on depression and suicidal tendencies among young females, the Centre for Women’s Studies and Research…

Mega cleanliness drive conducted at Gulmarg

Mega cleanliness drive conducted at Gulmarg

GULMARG: In a significant initiative to preserve the natural beauty and cleanliness of tourist destination Gulmarg, a mega cleanliness drive was today conducted at the scenic locations of Kangdori and…

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Kulgam sees strong voter turnout as residents vote for development and basic needs redressal

Kulgam sees strong voter turnout as residents vote for development and basic needs redressal

By: Ikhlas Gulzar Kulgam: Kulgam district, part of the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary constituency, witnessed a significant influx of voters who cast their…

CEO SSCL reviews progress of ongoing projects in Srinagar

CEO SSCL reviews progress of ongoing projects in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The CEO of SSCL, Dr. Owais Ahmed, today conducted an extensive review of the ongoing projects viz. Traditional Souq Market,…

KU going extra mile to ensure students’ well-being, resolve issues

KU going extra mile to ensure students’ well-being, resolve issues

‘Students Council Meet’ Srinagar: To provide a platform for student representatives to voice their concerns on a wide array of issues…

GMC Sgr organizes CME cum workshop on ‘Post-Partum Hemorrhage’ at LD Hospital

GMC Sgr organizes CME cum workshop on ‘Post-Partum Hemorrhage’ at LD Hospital

SRINAGAR: The Postgraduate Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Government Medical College Srinagar in collaboration with ‘Safe Motherhood Committee FOGSI today organised a one-day CME cum workshop on the topic ‘Post-Partum…

DGP sanctions welfare loan relief, financial assistance

DGP sanctions welfare loan relief, financial assistance

Srinagar: In its continued efforts to support the welfare of serving, retired, and NoK of deceased police personnel, as well as Special Police Officers (SPOs), the Director General of Police,…

GMC Sgr mourns demise of Prof Dr Sheetal Singh

GMC Sgr mourns demise of Prof Dr Sheetal Singh

SRINAGAR: A condolence meeting to mourn the sad demise of Prof Dr Sheetal Singh, Ex-Principal/Dean GMC Srinagar was held today in Govt Medical College Srinagar. The condolence meeting was attended…

Altaf Bukhari leads roadshow in Anantnag areas

Altaf Bukhari leads roadshow in Anantnag areas

Srinagar: Apni Party President, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, on Thursday, led a vibrant roadshow in several areas of Anantnag. He addressed several public gatherings during this impressive activity, part of…

Omar Abdullah addresses massive election rally in DH Pora

Omar Abdullah addresses massive election rally in DH Pora

Asks people to counter conspiracies with their votes on May 25 Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Thursday vowed to continue with the peaceful…

NC expresses concern over plight of JK students in Kyrgyzstan

NC expresses concern over plight of JK students in Kyrgyzstan

Asks EAM, GOI to reach out to panic stricken students in Kyrgyzstan Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Friday asked the GOI to actively engage with the universities…

2-day medical camp by LSA concludes at Central Jail Srinagar

2-day medical camp by LSA concludes at Central Jail Srinagar

959 inmates examined, treated SRINAGAR: The two-day medical camp organized by the J&K Legal Services Authority for the inmates of Central Jail, Srinagar, concluded here today. The camp was organised…

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PRESERVING HERITAGE: A GLIMPSE INTO THE TRADITIONAL WAY OF LIFE

PRESERVING HERITAGE: A GLIMPSE INTO THE TRADITIONAL WAY OF LIFE

By: Hilal  Ahmad  Tantray Preserving Heritage,a glimpse into traditional ways of Life is an engrossing voyage…

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