News Topic:Assembly Polls

Former MLA Aijaz Mir quits PDP, likely to contest polls as independent candidate

District President PDP and former MLA Wachi, Aijaz Ahmad Mir quit the party and is likely to contest the upcoming Assembly elections as an independent candidate.

Apni Party’s Bijbehara constituency incharge Tariq Veeri rejoins NC

In a setback to J&K Apni Party, the recently appointed in-charge for Bijbehara-Srigufwara constituency, Tariq Ahmad Veeri rejoined the National Conference.

Sakina Itoo files nomination for Damhal Hanjipora seat

Senior National Conference leader Sakina Itoo on Friday filed her nomination papers for Damhal Hanjipora Assembly seat of southern Kashmir's Kulgam district.

Ex-MLA Abdul Rahim Rather quits Apni Party

Putting an end to speculations, former MLA Kokernag Abdul Rahim Rather on Friday announced his resignation from the basic membership of the Apni Party.

J&K Govt declares Assembly polling dates as paid holidays

The Jammu and Kashmir Government declared public holidays on poll dates for three phases of the upcoming Assembly elections 2024 in all 90 Assembly constituencies.

Another DDC member from PDP quits, joins AIP

In recent developments within the PDP, another DDC member from Shopian district has resigned from the party and joined the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP).

JKPC appoints Abid Hussain Ansari as Vice President

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC) announced the appointment of Abid Hussain Ansari as its Vice President.

Congress, INDIA alliance committed to ensure restoration of statehood in J-K: Rahul Gandhi

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that his party and the INDIA block are committed to ensuring restoration of statehood in J&K as soon as possible.

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J&K celebrates 80th Independence Day, LG and CM extend greetings

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

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