In the last 10 parliaments, 9 MPs were from NC alone; need new voices: Sajad Lone
Files nomination papers from Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency Baramulla: People’s Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday filed nomination papers from the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir. Jailed Awami Ittehad Party leader Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Engineer Rashid has already filed nomination papers from this north Kashmir constituency. National Conference leader […]
NC-Cong joint candidate Haji Hanifa to contest with BJP’s Gyalson for Ladakh LS seat
Srinagar: In a significant development, the Congress and National Conference (NC) have jointly named Haji Muhammad Hanifa Jan as their candidate for the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat. The decision was finalized and approved by both parties on Wednesday, marking a united front in the upcoming elections. The voting for this crucial seat is scheduled for […]
BJP candidate Tashi Gyalson files nomination for Ladakh LS seat
Leh: BJP candidate Tashi Gyalson on Wednesday filed his nomination papers from the Ladakh parliamentary constituency, saying his primary focus will be resumption of dialogue between the Centre and the Ladakh leadership for resolution of “pending issues”. Gyalson, who is also chief executive councilor-cum-chairman of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, submitted his nomination […]
EC revises protocol on storage of symbol loading units after SC order
New Delhi: The Election Commission has come out with a new protocol for handling and storage of symbol loading units following the directions of the Supreme Court which had ordered that the machines should be sealed and secured in a container and stored in a strongroom along with the EVMs at least for 45 days […]
Seven properties belonging to ‘terror handlers based in Pakistan’ attached in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla district on Wednesday attached seven properties belonging to “terror handlers based in Pakistan”, officials said. After obtaining an attachment order passed by the Additional Sessions Court, Baramulla, police attached properties belonging to “terror handlers based in Pakistan”, officials said. The attached properties comprise land measuring 8 Kanals, 6 Marlas and 2 […]
Don’t divide this country on basis of religion: Farooq Abdullah to PM Modi
Rajouri/Jammu: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to divide people of the country on the basis of religion and said Muslims cannot snatch anyone’s rights. He said the Congress-led INDIA bloc was formed to unite people and counter the challenge posed by the present dispensation, which, […]
PDP, NC, Congress outraged over deferment of Anantnag-Rajouri polls
Srinagar: The Election Commission’s decision to postpone the voting for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat to the sixth phase on May 25 has sparked outrage among the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Congress and the National Conference (NC). All three parties have expressed strong opposition to the move, with senior leaders accusing the Commission of favouring […]
Jammu-Srinagar national highway reopens for light vehicles after 2 days
Banihal: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was on Wednesday reopened for light motor vehicles (LMVs) after remaining closed for the past two days following multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains in Ramban district, officials said. Heavy motor vehicles are not allowed to ply on the highway for the time being as the road clearance and widening […]
Punitive action initiated against power consumers for tampering with smart meters: KPDCL
Srinagar: In an attempt to check the power pilferage, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has booked a number of commercial and domestic consumers in Srinagar for tempering smart energy meters. The tempering, officials said, was verified by the department’s approved meter testing lab at Bemina using smart meters that were initially seen to […]
Mehbooba Mufti criticises ECI for deferring polls in Anantnag-Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti Wednesday criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI) for deferring the polls on the Anantnag-Rajouri seat, accusing the Jammu and Kashmir administration of filing a “wrong” report to justify the postponement of the elections. Lok Sabha elections in the redrawn Anantnag-Rajouri constituency was slated for May 07. […]
