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  Congress opposes move to nominate 5 MLAs before government formation in Jammu-Kashmir

  October 04, 2024 22:38 IST

  Jammu-Kashmir news: Ravinder Sharma said according to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, the LG has power to nominate five MLAs, including representation from Kashmiri Pandits and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir refugees.

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  Gunfight erupts between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Kishtwar district

  October 03, 2024 15:04 IST

  A gunfight broke out between security forces and terrorists during an ongoing search operation in the remote Chatroo area of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.

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  Devotees throng Shri Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Katra on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri

  October 03, 2024 11:24 IST

  Shri Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Katra see a major hike in number of devotees visiting the shrine during the nine days of Navaratri.

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  BJP's Surankote candidate Sayed Mushtaq Bukhari dies in Poonch due to cardiac arrest

  October 02, 2024 9:55 IST

  Sayed Mushtaq Bukhari, a 75-year-old BJP candidate from Surankote constituency in Poonch, died. Bukhari, a former minister and key political figure, was a major part of BJP's election plans in the Jammu region.

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  J-K polls: Voter turnout over 65 per cent, Kashmiri Pandits vote with hope of return to homeland

  October 01, 2024 20:37 IST

  Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir are being held after 10 years. Seven seats in the Union Territory went to polls on Tuesday and recorded over 65 per cent voter turnout.

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  J-K: Valmiki community, disenfranchised for decades, votes for first time in assembly polls

  October 01, 2024 12:52 IST

  The activist who led the struggle for over 15 years to secure citizenship rights said that the day is no less than a festival as they got to vote after two generations getting disenfranchised.

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  J-K: EC halts appointment of Army Colonel as SSP over violation of Model Code of Conduct

  October 01, 2024 7:08 IST

  According to the law, when the Model Code of Conduct is implemented, the administration can not transfer or provide new postings to any official unless approval is taken from the Election Commission.

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  Jammu and Kashmir elections HIGHLIGHTS: 65.48 per cent voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

  October 01, 2024 22:07 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir Elections 2024 Live Updates: This is the first Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution in August 2019, with the results set to be announced on October 8.

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  J-K Assembly Election third phase: 40 constituencies going to polls today | Full list

  October 01, 2024 6:17 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir: While 16 assembly constituencies will go to vote in the Kashmir Division, other 24 assembly constituencies will see voter participation in Jammu. More than 20,000 Polling staff will be deployed on duty for the third phase election in Jammu and Kashmir.

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  J-K Assembly elections third phase: Key candidates in the fray tomorrow | Check list

  September 30, 2024 14:04 IST

  This is the first Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution in August 2019, with the results set to be announced on October 8.

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  Jammu-Kashmir: Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Rajouri district

  September 29, 2024 20:18 IST

  Rajouri encounter: Contact has been established and a few rounds have been fired from both sides. The area was cordoned off.

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  Kharge's health deteriorates during rally in J-K: 'Will stay alive till PM Modi is...' | VIDEO

  September 29, 2024 16:48 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections 2024: Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing three-phased Assembly polls. The counting of votes will take place on October 8.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: One terrorist killed in Kathua encounter, search for others underway

  September 29, 2024 18:40 IST

  The encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua entered its second day on Sunday. The encounter started in Kathua's Mandli on September 28 after police received information regarding the presence of terrorists and the contact was established subsequently.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Protests held in Budgam against Hezbollah chief's death, BJP, PDP engage in spar

  September 29, 2024 13:55 IST

  Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike on the Lebanese capital Beirut. Hezbollah, on Saturday, confirmed his death. The group said Nasrallah “has joined his fellow martyrs”.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter continues in Kathua's Mandli day after policeman killed

  September 29, 2024 11:38 IST

  The contact was established between the security forces and the terrorists at around 5:30 PM during a search operation initiated after a tip-off. A head constable of the J-K Police fell in the line of duty during the encounter while two other officials were injured.

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  Mehbooba Mufti cancels poll campaign for day in protest against Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's killing

  September 29, 2024 7:22 IST

  The Israeli military earlier said that it carried out a precise airstrike on Friday while Hezbollah leadership met at their headquarters, killing Nasrallah and other commanders. Mehbooba Mufti has announced to halt her poll campaign for a day in protest against Nasrallah's killing.

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  J-K Assembly Elections: Chandra Mohan Sharma returns to BJP, withdraws nomination from Jammu East

  September 28, 2024 23:22 IST

  Senior BJP leader Chandra Mohan Sharma, who was contesting the assembly elections as a rebel from Jammu East, joined the BJP on Friday in the presence of BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Policeman killed, another injured as gunfight continues with terrorists in Kathua

  September 29, 2024 6:06 IST

  An encounter between security forces and terrorists is ongoing in Kog-Mandli village, Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, following a cordon and search operation initiated based on intelligence report.

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  Priyanka Gandhi addresses poll rally in J-K, says 'Outsider LG making policies for outside people'

  September 28, 2024 17:27 IST

  Priyanka Gandhi addressed her first election rally in these assembly polls on Saturday, She campaigned for the party candidate from Bishnah seat, Neeraj Kundan. She alleged that LG has been working for the outsiders and not for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

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  'BJP's govt with full majority for first time certain in Jammu and Kashmir': PM Modi at poll rally

  September 28, 2024 13:03 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an election rally in Jammu and Kashmir today and said that the BJP's government with full majority in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time is "certain" after the first two phases of Assembly elections.

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  Jammu-Kashmir: Two terrorists killed, four security personnel injured in Kulgam encounter

  September 28, 2024 14:48 IST

  Jammu-Kashmir: As per reports, two terrorists who were believed to be trapped in the Adigam Devsar area of Kulgam district have been killed by the security forces.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: 20 injured, 4 critical in road accident during rally in Baramulla district

  September 27, 2024 15:58 IST

  At least 20 people were injured in a road accident during a rally led by Taj Mohi Ud Din in Uri, North Kashmir, with four individuals in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the cause, potentially linked to adverse road conditions and are calling for improved safety measures for future.

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  Reasi terrorist attack case: NIA searches underway at seven locations in Reasi, Rajouri areas

  September 27, 2024 9:08 IST

  Nine people were killed and 41 injured on June 9 when terrorists opened fire at a 53-seater bus, which was on its way from the Shiv Khori temple to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, causing it to veer off the road and fall into a deep gorge in Reasi.

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  Kupwara Election: Sajad Gani Lone Vs NC's Nasir Aslam Wani Vs PDP's Mir Mohammad Fayaz

  September 30, 2024 12:52 IST

  Kupwara Assembly Election 2024 heats up with a high-stakes face-off between Sajad Gani Lone (JKPC), Nasir Aslam Wani (JKNC), and Mir Mohammad Fayaz (JKPDP). Explore key candidate profiles, past election results, and voter demographics as the region prepares for a crucial vote on October 1.

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  Handwara Assembly Election 2024: Sajjad Lone to face BJP's Ghulam Mohammad Mir and NC's Ramzan

  September 27, 2024 12:46 IST

  The BJP has nominated Ghulam Mohammed Mir, while the NC has selected Chowdary Mohammad Ramzan as their candidate. Sajjad Gani Lone will contest from the Handwara seat and has also submitted nominations for the Kupwara seat.

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  Basohli Assembly Elections 2024: Will BJP be able to register its third consecutive victory from sea

  September 27, 2024 16:09 IST

  In the 2014 Basohli Assembly constituency election, BJP candidate Chaudhary Lal Singh defeated JKNC's candidate Davinder Singh with a margin of 17,801 votes, to register his victory.

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  Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections: 56 per cent turnout recorded in second phase

  September 25, 2024 23:41 IST

  The second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections saw a 56% voter turnout, slightly lower than 2014. Despite tight security, elections in 26 constituencies concluded peacefully. High turnout was reported in key regions like Sri Mata Vaishno Devi and Surankot.

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  'Very smooth, everything is very professional': Foreign diplomats after observing J-K elections

  September 25, 2024 17:30 IST

  This was the first assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. The last assembly elections were held in 2014.