Jammu & Kashmir

J&K Polls: Over 11% voter turn out recorded till 9 am

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday recorded over 11 per cent voter turn out till 9 am for the first phase of assembly polls, officials said. An official told that Jammu and Kashmir recorded 11.11 per cent voter turn till…

PM Modi Urges High Voter Turnout as J&K Assembly Elections Begin

Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media platform X to encourage citizens to participate in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. “As the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections begins, I…

Altaf Bukhari Condemns Attack on Sugra Barkati

Srinagar: Apni Party president, Altaf Bukhari has expressed deep concern over the alleged attack on Sugra Barkati, the daughter of jailed cleric Sarjan Barkati, while she was campaigning for her father, an independent candidate contesting from Beerwah in the upcoming…

Three Militants Killed in Ongoing Encounter in Baramulla: IGP

Baramulla: Three militants were killed in an ongoing encounter in the Tapper Kreeri area of Baramulla district on Saturday, officials said. Inspector General of Police Kashmir zone speaking to Kashmir News Service, confirmed the development, stating that three militants had…

Tarigami calls for fair and reduced electricity tariffs for J&K residents

CPIM leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami on Thursday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir deserve a fair share of the electricity generated from local rivers, provided at low tariffs. Addressing multiple rallies as part of his election campaign in…

Apni Party announces candidates for several constituencies

Srinagar: The J&K Apni Party on Wednesday announced the assembly mandates for several constituencies. In a press note, the party said that the mandates were recommended by the chairman of Parliamentary Affairs Committee (PAC), Mohammad Dilawar Mir and were approved…

Large quantity of Alcohol seized, 2 arrested in Kupwara: Police

Kupwara: Police Station Kupwara in a joint nakka with Police Post Kalaroos intercepted a vehicle and seized a large quantity of illicit alcohol while two persons were also arrested, a police spokesman said. A joint naka was established at Madmadow…

Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi to begin 2-day visit to J-K from Srinagar

Jammu: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will be on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir beginning Wednesday for key meetings ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Earlier the two leaders…

Apni Party election manifesto: 500-units free electricity, release of jailed youth, restoration of full statehood

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party unveiled its poll manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in the Union Territory. The party’s primary commitment is to seek the restoration of full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. The announcement was made during…

Dr Umar honoured by admin on eve of Independence Day

Uri: On the eve of the 78th Independence Day celebrations, the Sub-Divisional Administration, Uri, today honored Dr. Umar Wani, Sheep Development Officer, Uri, for his invaluable contribution & exceptional efforts in farmer mobilization, capacity building, and seamless implementation of various…