News Topic:Assembly Polls

266 candidates cleared for second phase of J-K Assembly polls

In accordance with the election schedule issued by the Election Commission of India, the scrutiny of nomination papers for 26 Assembly constituencies was held on Friday.

BJP promises development, jobs in its J-K election manifesto

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

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.

JKPC announces candidates for Assembly elections

The Jammu Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC) has announced its list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections.

PDP leader Rouf Bhat resigns, citing dismay over party’s treatment of loyal workers

Former State Secretary and spokesperson of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Rouf Bhat on Friday resigned from the party.

ECI bans use of children in campaigns ahead of J-K Assembly elections

With the J&K Assembly elections around the corner, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has prohibited the use of children for election-related activities in Pulwama.

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.

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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.

Army says armed militant killed in Budgam exchange of fire

The Army said an armed individual was killed in an exchange of fire during a joint search operation in Ashdar Gali, Budgam. An AK rifle was recovered.

J&K medical interns continue strike after stipend talks with Sakina Itoo fail

J&K MBBS and BDS interns will continue their indefinite strike after talks with Health Minister Sakina Itoo failed to yield a written commitment on stipend revision.

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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.