News Topic:Assembly Polls

Candidature of 36 candidates, including cleric Sarjan Barkati, rejected for J-K Assembly polls

The candidature of at least 36 candidates, including the prominent religious cleric Sarjan Barkati, to contest the upcoming Assembly elections has been rejected.

244 nominations accepted, 36 rejected for first phase of J-K Assembly elections

A day after 279 nomination papers were filed across 24 Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir for the first phase, 244 nomination papers have been accepted.

Two DDC members resign from NC to back Independent candidate in Shopian

Two District Development Council (DDC) members associated with the National Conference (NC) on Wednesday resigned from the party.

PDP names constituency in-charges for 17 Assembly segments

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday released the list of constituency in-charges for 17 Assembly segments ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

PC announces first list of seven candidates for J-K Assembly polls

The Peoples Conference, led by Sajjad Gani Lone, has released its first list of seven candidates for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

Junaid Azim Mattu resigns from Apni Party after being named Zadibal candidate

Junaid Azim Mattu, a senior leader of the Jammu Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP), has announced his resignation from the party.

Citing health concerns, Ghulam Nabi Azad won’t campaign for party candidates in Assembly polls

Democratic Progressive Azad Party Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday said that he will not be able to campaign for his candidates in Assembly elections.

J-K Chief Electoral Officer outlines permissions framework for Assembly elections

J&K Chief Electoral Officer has issued a detailed communication on the flow of various permissions that would be required during the J&K Assembly polls for candidates.

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Traffic restored in Beerwah after flash floods washed away Sukhnag diversion

Vehicular traffic through Beerwah town in central Kashmir's Budgam district was restored on Saturday after remaining suspended for four days.

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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet in connection with an alleged overseas job fraud.

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