News Topic:Assembly Polls

Rights activist Irfan Hafiz Lone joins Congress

Irfan Hafiz Lone, a member of the District Development Council (DDC) and a well-known rights advocate, officially joined the Congress party on Saturday.

Jailed Sarjan Barkati’s family, relatives protest against rejection of nomination papers

The family members and relatives of Sarjan Ahmad Wagay alias Barkati on Friday staged a protest against the rejection of his nomination papers.

Congress leader Vikar Rasool Wani sentenced to five months in jail, appeals conviction

In a setback for Congress ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Vikar Rasool Wani, a former JKPCC president, has been sentenced to five months in jail.

Three former CMs opt out of J-K Assembly elections

For the first time in the electoral history, three prominent former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir have decided not to contest the upcoming Assembly elections.

Over 15 crorepati candidates in J-K Assembly elections

Disclosures reveal that more than 15 candidates for J-K Assembly polls from major political parties are crorepatis, and their spouses also possess significant wealth.

J&K Apni Party announces 24 candidates for Assembly elections

Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party on Thursday announced a list of 24 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections.

ECI issues notification for second phase of J-K Assembly polls

The Election Commission of India issued an election notification for the second phase of the General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.

Enforcement agencies seize Rs 5.71 crore in cash, drugs, liquor ahead of J-K Assembly polls

The enforcement agencies across the J&K Union Territory seized Rs 5.71 crore worth of cash and other material in first 12 days of enforcement of Model Code of Conduct.

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Mubarak Gul defers press conference amid uncertainty over role in NC

NC leader Mubarak Gul has deferred his November 4 press conference amid uncertainty over his organisational role and dissatisfaction following the Cabinet expansion.

JP Nadda likely to inaugurate AIIMS Kashmir

Union Health Minister JP Nadda is likely to inaugurate AIIMS Awantipora on November 5. The institute has been developed at a revised cost of over Rs 2,160 crore.

Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party

At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.