News Topic:DDC Polls

SEC unveils draft reservation of offices of DDC chairpersons

In a significant development, Jammu & Kashmir’s State Election Commission unveiled draft reservation of offices of DDC chairpersons.

SHAMELESS LEADERS

Politicians are unreliable. They change color like chameleons. In J&K, leaders who were released after a year readily contested DDC polls.

DDC member from Chitragam Shopian joins Apni Party

SRINAGAR — Ms. Nigeen Akhtar, the District Development Council (DDC) member from Chitragam in Shopian district on Sunday joined Apni Party at its office...

PAGD candidates coerced to join Apni Party, alleges Omar Abdullah

Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah alleged that the administration was using police to force the winning candidates of PAGD to join the Apni Party.

Govt cites large turnout in DDC polls to continue internet ban in J&K

The government on Friday extended ban on high speed internet services in all but two districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Administration responsible for low voter turnout in Pulwama, NC leader alleges

PULWAMA — National Conference leader Ghulam Mohideen Mir from Pulwama district accused the district administration of creating hurdles in their election campaign, which resulted...

DDC Polls: With 75 seats, BJP emerges as single largest party in J&K

The State Election Commissioner (SEC), KK Sharma on Wednesday said that the counting of DDC elections concluded peacefully.

Those who sought votes for Article 370 restoration should bring it back within one month: Junaid Mattu

The city Mayor and Apni Party leader said that the candidates who won after seeking votes for Article 370 restoration, should bring it back.

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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.

Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.

J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister

Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.

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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.

When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure

We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.