LG congratulates people on ‘high’ voter turnout
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated the people and all the stakeholders on the “high” voter turnout in Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency today. In a post on X, the LG said: “Today, people came out in large numbers to cast their votes in Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency and reaffirmed their faith in democracy and the constitution. I […]
We never boycotted polls, we stand for democracy: Jamaat-e-Islami
‘Decision about taking part in assembly election will be taken later’ Pulwama: Jamaat-e-Islami has always believed in the idea of democracy and the decision about taking part in the assembly election will be taken later, the head of the banned organisation said on Monday. Speaking to the media persons after exercising the franchise, the head […]
Electors queue up in Pulwama, say vote a powerful weapon
Pulwama: At the gates of polling centres in this south Kashmir district, “infamous for terrorism and stone-pelting”, enthusiastic voters queued up on Monday to exercise their franchise with a sense of ease in the absence of a separatist-sponsored boycott call and fear of violence. “We have had enough. We want change. Vote is our biggest […]
Man dies, 3 others injured in road accident in Baramulla
Srinagar: A man lost his life while three others were injured in a head-on collision between two bikes in Kreeri area of north Kashmir Baramulla district on Monday. An official said that in a head-on collision between two speedy motorcycles at Karewa Kreeri, one Basharat Ahmad Mir, son of Abdul Majeed Mir, of Mirpora Salosa, […]
Man dies in road accident in Sonamarg
Srinagar: A man lost his life in a road accident in Sonamarg area of central Kashmir Ganderbal district on Monday. An official said that a car (JK10B-1569) coming from Drass towards Sonamarg turned turtle and fell into a deep gorge near Bajri Nallah, in Zojila Axis. He said its driver, identified as Ansar Hussain Khan, […]
Body of missing labourer retrieved, one still missing
Srinagar: The body of one of two labourers who had gone missing following a boat capsize incident has been found. An official said that the body of one non-local labourer Ravi Kumar was recovered by locals while one is still missing. Notably a few days ago, a boat carrying nine capsized in the Hatiwara area […]
Wanted criminal slapped with PSA in Jammu
Jammu: A wanted criminal was booked under the stringent Public Safety Act and lodged in Jammu’s high-security Kot Bhalwal Jail, police said on Monday. Sonu alias Ranjha, a resident of Valmiki Colony, was named in a number of cases registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and […]
Drug peddler held in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police in Kulgam have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesperson informed Monday. He said near ARTO office Kulgam, one Aaqib Hussain Bhat, son of Abdul Rashid Bhat, resident of Laisoo, Guddar, was arrested after 3.2 kgs of poppy straw was recovered from his possession. A case […]
Lok Sabha Elections Phase IV: Upholding Democracy: Kangan to Shopian show unwavering commitment to voting
SRINAGAR: In the heart of the picturesque Kashmir Valley, the twin districts of Pulwama and Shopian showcased a glimmer of hope, as the residents of Pulwama and Shopian Assembly Segment displayed an unwavering commitment to democracy by turning out in large numbers to exercise their right to vote. By participating in the electoral process, they […]
Dr Farooq Abdullah addresses election rally at Chowkibal
Says people continue to remain at receiving end of ruling BJP policies Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday said Modi’s decade of rule saw the institutionalisation of hate and prejudice against minorities, particularly Muslims. Dr Farooq said this while addressing an election rally at Chowkibal in the Karnah […]
