Over 68 per cent polling in Ladakh; Kargil records higher turnout than Leh
Leh: Over 68 per cent polling was recorded in Ladakh on Monday in the election to decide the fate of three candidates in the fray for the lone Lok Sabha seat in the Union territory, polling officials said here. They also said that the voter turnout in Kargil was 74 per cent and 62.50 per […]
Handwara-Kupwara showcase a strong commitment to democracy
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase V HANDWARA/KUPWARA/LANGATE/TREHGAM: Today’s dawn painted the serene landscapes of North Kashmir’s Handwara and Kupwara in a hopeful glow as it wasn’t ordinary. It was election day, and an air of anticipation crackled across. Citizens streamed towards polling stations, eager to exercise their right to vote. Nestled amidst apple orchards and […]
ECI establishes 187 special polling stations in Baramulla PC: CEO
SRINAGAR, MAY 20: To attract a maximum number of voters and make the electoral process pleasant and enriching, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has established 187 special polling stations of different categories for voters in Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency (PC) which went for polling today in the fifth phase of General Elections to Lok Sabha […]
Commissioner SMC reviews infrastructure projects of SMC
SRINAGAR: The Commissioner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Dr. Owais Ahmed today conducted a review of infrastructure projects with a focus on enhancing public services and facilities. The review centred on the project advancements of the De-watering Station in Shalteng, the Corporate Hall within the SMC Central Office, and the ongoing remodelling efforts at the […]
LG interacts with members of Apex Committee on Agriculture Development
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the members of the Apex Committee for Holistic Development of Agriculture & Allied sectors in the UT of J&K. The committee is headed by Dr Mangala Rai, former Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The Lt Governor discussed with the members about area-specific interventions […]
AJKPC demands NIA probe into targeted killing of former sarpanch
AJKPC asks PM to avenge Aijaz’s killing Jammu: While paying homage and expressing grief over the demise of Aijaz Sheikh, a former Sarpanch in Shopian district of Kashmir who was brutally killed by terrorists on Saturday, the All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) condemned the incident and has demanded an NIA probe and suitable […]
South Kashmir groups unite in condemnation of attack on tourists
Anantnag: A coalition of associations and civil society groups from South Kashmir has come together to condemn the recent attack on tourists in Pahalgam. The Traders Association, Civil Society, Tourist Transporters, District Bar Association Anantnag, District Bar Association Awantipora, Trade Association Pulwama, Industrial Association Lassipora, Civil Society Kokernag, Tourist Taxi Operators Pahalgam, and Trade Body […]
District Bar Association Shopian, civil society, traders condemn Shopian terror attack
SHOPIAN: District Bar Association, Shopian and various other associations including Traders Federation, Growers’ Associations, and other civil society groups condemned the terror attack on a civilian, Aijaz Ahmad Shiekh of Heerpora, Shopian. President of the District Bar Association in a message conveyed his heartfelt condolences & expressed solidarity with the bereaved family. He said that […]
Home voting held for senior citizens, PwD Voters of Zainapora segment at Shopian
SHOPIAN, MAY 19: To ensure inclusive participation of eligible voters, Postal Ballot Voting under the Absent voters of Essential Services and Home voting for Senior Citizens and PwDs commenced today across Zainapora AC of the Anantnag-Rajouri PC. 17 Polling parties for home voting were dispatched early morning from Mini-Secretariat Shopian by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, […]
General, Police & Expenditure Observers for Anantnag-Rajouri PC review election preparedness at Shopian
SHOPIAN: General Election Observer, Jenu Devan; Police Observer, B Naveen Kumar and Expenditure Observer, Shyam Manohar Singh for Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency (PC) today made a joint visit to Shopian district and chaired a review meeting with Nodal Officers on Election preparedness in the Zainpora AC of the Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency. At the outset, District Election […]