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36 candidates in J-K first phase Assembly polls face criminal cases

As many as 36 candidates in the fray for the first phase of the Assembly election in Jammu & Kashmir have declared criminal cases against them.

Kashmiri Pandit woman Daisy Raina to run for office in historic bid in J-K Assembly polls

For the first time since the onset of militancy, a Kashmiri Pandit woman is running for office in Kashmir: Daisy Raina, a former Sarpanch of Pulwama's Trichal village.

DEO Pulwama suspends Naib Tehsildar for negligence in election duties

The District Election Officer (DEO) Pulwama has suspended Naib Tehsildar Abdul Majeed Naik for negligence and dereliction of duty.

Jailed cleric Sarjan Barkati files nominations from Ganderbal and Beerwah for J-K Assembly polls

The jailed religious cleric Sarjan Barkati has filed his nomination papers from two Assembly segments including Ganderbal and Beerwah in Budgam.

Definition of democracy doesn’t fit for a place reduced to UT: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said that the definition of democracy doesn’t fit with J&K, which has been reduced to a UT from being a State.

ECI enforces exit poll ban during J&K Assembly Elections 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has prohibited the conduct of any exit polls by media outlets during the Assembly Elections 2024 for Jammu and Kashmir.

Shopian seat set for triangular contest in assembly elections

The main Shopian seat in south Kashmir is set for a triangular contest in the upcoming assembly elections between the NC, the PDP and an independent candidate.

Paralympian Sheetal, Rakesh become first Olympic medalists from J&K

Ace archers’ duo of Jammu and Kashmir Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar have bagged a bronze medal in the compound open archery mixed team event.

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INDIA bloc plans mega Delhi protest on Monday over CEC Gyanesh Kumar

INDIA bloc plans a major Delhi protest on October 12 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities, following Saturday’s police crackdown.

Wangchuk warns of fast over Delhi protest detentions; CJP leaders released

Sonam Wangchuk warned of a hunger strike or foot march over Delhi protest detentions. A court later ordered the release of three CJP leaders.

Kashmir sees light rain, Gulmarg snowfall; MeT forecasts fresh wet spell

Kashmir saw light rain and fresh snowfall in Gulmarg as MeT forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on October 13–14.

Only 16.6% of rural J&K Class 3 children can read Class 2 text: ASER

ASER 2024 found only 16.6% of rural J&K Class 3 children could read Class 2 text. Omar Abdullah called for critical thinking and skills beyond exams.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.