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ECI sets new deadline for publication of electoral rolls in J-K

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has set a new deadline of November 25 for the final date for the publication of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir.

Assembly elections now unlikely this year in J-K

The new date of publishing the final electoral roll from October 31 to November 25, 2022 - indicates Assembly elections will not be held this year.

EC starts preparations for Assembly elections in J-K

Brightening the chances of holding Assembly elections this year, VVPAT machines have started reaching the UT amid the process of rationalization of polling stations.

182 civilians, security forces personnel killed in J-K since 2020: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday said 182 civilians and security forces personnel were killed in militancy-related incidents in the years 2020 and 2021.

J-K heading for elections as ECI orders special summary revision of voters

In an indication that elections could be held soon, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a special summary revision of electoral rolls in the UT.

Rajiv Kumar appointed next CEC, to assume charge on May 15

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju took to Twitter and informed that Rajiv Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner with effect from May 15, 2022.

Delimitation Commission proposes 6 new seats for Jammu, 1 for Kashmir

The Delimitation Commission has proposed six additional seats for the Jammu region and one for Kashmir valley, sources said on Monday.

J-K’s associate members have limited role in delimitation exercise

The five Members of Parliament from Jammu & Kashmir have very limited role in delimitation exercise, being carried out in the erstwhile state

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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.