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  Voting underway in 4th phase of DDC polls in J&K

  Elections | December 07, 2020 10:31 IST

  There are 138 candidates, including 48 women, in the fray in the Kashmir division, while in the Jammu division, 111 candidates, including 34 women, are contesting in the fourth of the eight-phase DDC polls, which began on November 28.

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  J&K DDC polls: 50.53 per cent voter turnout in third phase

  India | December 04, 2020 23:21 IST

  State Election Commissioner (SEC) KK Sharma informed on Friday that the third phase of District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir recorded 50.53 per cent voter turnout.

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  Jammu and Kashmir DDC polls: Over 25 percent voters exercise franchise in initial hours of polling

  Elections | December 04, 2020 15:36 IST

  The voter turnout in the initial hours of polling for the third phase of district development council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday was over 25 per cent, officials said. 

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  Jammu and Kashmir DDC poll candidate shot in Kokernag

  India | December 04, 2020 13:52 IST

  Militants on Friday shot at and injured a candidate for the District Development Council (DDC) elections in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

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  J&K DDC polls: 48.62 per cent voter turnout in second phase

  India | December 01, 2020 21:50 IST

  A 48.62 percent turnout was recorded in the second phase of polling in District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir which passed off peacefully on Tuesday.

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  J&K DDC election: Second phase voting begins amid tight security, 321 candidates in fray

  Elections | December 01, 2020 8:34 IST

  As many as 321 candidates are in the fray in the second phase of the DDC polls and voting is taking place at 2,142 polling booths. As many as 7.90 lakh voters are eligible to vote in this phase of elections.

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  Jammu and Kashmir DDC polls: 51.76 percent voter turnout recorded

  Elections | November 28, 2020 19:22 IST

  As the first phase of polling for the Jammu and Kashmir District Development Council (DDC) elections concluded on Saturday, the voting percentage of 51.76 percent was recorded across different districts of the Union Territory.

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  DDC polls: Jammu and Kashmir DGP reviews security arrangements, calls for heightened vigilance

  Elections | November 27, 2020 22:17 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh on Friday reviewed security arrangements for the District Development Council (DDC) polls and stressed on increasing vigilance, saying Pakistan and its sponsored agents are continuously attempting to disturb peace in the region.

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  PAGD releases list of seats allocated to allies for 5th phase of DDC polls

  Elections | November 22, 2020 21:12 IST

  The People's Alliance for Gupkar Deceleration (PAGD) on Sunday released the list of seats allocated among the allies for the fifth phase of polling for District Development Council elections (DDC) elections for Jammu and Kashmir to be held in eight phases beginning November 28.

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  Inside details of Nagrota encounter: Political leaders were on target, more attacks to disrupt polls

  India | November 21, 2020 17:57 IST

  The four Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists, who were killed during the Nagrota encounter, had targeted political leaders of Kashmir.

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  J&K DDC polls: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti claim non-BJP candidates stopped from campaigning

  India | November 18, 2020 22:07 IST

  National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday questioned the rationale behind holding District Development Council (DDC) polls in Jammu and Kashmir as he claimed candidates were being stopped from campaigning on security grounds. He alleged non-BJP candidates in fray for the elections were stopped from campaigning, while the administration was going out of its way to help the BJP.

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  'Not part of Gupkar Alliance': Congress clarifies after political criticism

  India | November 18, 2020 17:21 IST

  The Congress party on Tuesday clarified that it was not a part of Gupkar Alliance or People's Association for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD).In a statement, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that the party was not part of the seven-member grouping.

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  'Gupkar Gang disrespecting Tricolour': Amit Shah slams Jammu and Kashmir parties alliance, Congress

  India | November 20, 2020 11:37 IST

  Amit Shah said that Gupkar Alliance constituents are disrespecting the Tricolour and thundered that Jammu and Kashmir will always remain an integral part of India.

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  Gupkar Alliance speaking Pakistan's language on Article 370 removal: BJP

  India | November 20, 2020 11:43 IST

  Targeting the tie-up of the Jammu and Kashmir parties, known as 'Gupkar Alliance', Sambit Patra described it as "unholy", saying that it is aimed at opposing the implementation of laws duly passed by Indian Parliament.

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  Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti named chairman, vice-chairperson of Gupkar alliance

  India | November 20, 2020 11:49 IST

  National Conference's Farooq Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti have been elected as chairman and vice-chairperson of the newly formed Peoples' Alliance of seven mainstream parties of Jammu and Kashmir for the restoration of Article 370.

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  Gupkar Declaration: Farooq Abdullah convenes key meet tomorrow, Mehbooba Mufti to attend

  India | November 20, 2020 11:50 IST

  National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has convened a meeting at his residence on Thursday for chalking out the future course of action on ''Gupkar Declaration'' with regard to the special status of Jammu and Kashmir which was revoked by the Centre last year.