News Topic:Elections
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J&K Panchayat, DDC polls face fresh uncertainty
J&K’s Panchayat and DDC elections face fresh uncertainty after the government reportedly missed the August 31 SEC deadline to begin the poll process.
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Ex-NC leader Kabuli alleges 1987 Kashmir poll rigging, targets Farooq Abdullah
Former NC parliamentarian Abdul Rashid Kabuli alleges he witnessed rigging of the 1987 J&K elections and makes claims against Farooq Abdullah's role in the Maqbool Bhat case.
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Politics
After nearly four years, stage set for Rajya Sabha polls in J-K
The elections for the four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir will be held after nearly four years following the swearing-in of the NC-led government.
Politics
NC-Congress alliance wins majority in J-K Assembly polls with 48 seats
The alliance partners including National Conference and Indian National Congress have achieved the target of majority in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
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PDP’s Waheed-ur-Rehman Para wins Pulwama seat in J-K Assembly polls
In a significant result from the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para of the PDP has secured the Pulwama constituency seat.
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Rahul Gandhi promises to restore J-K’s statehood
Rahul Gandhi declared at a rally in Srinagar that he would ensure that Jammu and Kashmir's statehood is restored and that outsiders do not rule the erstwhile state.
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Sugra Barkati’s election campaign in Beerwah forces parties to re-strategize
In a surprising turn of events, Sugra Barkati, daughter of independent candidate Sarjan Barkati, has emerged as a game-changer in Beerwah Assembly segment elections.
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59 per cent voting recorded in first phase of Assembly polls in J-K
J&K’s Chief Electoral Officer P K Pole said that the first phase of Assembly elections recorded 59 per cent polling with a possibility of a fractional increase.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.