News Topic:Elections

DC Srinagar imposes restrictions on J&K High Court Bar Association elections

Deputy Commissioner Srinagar imposed restrictions on the conduct of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association elections, citing a breach of peace.

Braj Raj Sharma appointed as J-K’s State Election Commissioner

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday appointed Braj Raj Sharma as the State Election Commissioner.

AFSPA to be removed from J-K when peace becomes permanent: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Armed Forces Special Power Act will be removed from Jammu and Kashmir when “peace becomes a permanent feature”.

Assembly Elections: Omar Abdullah accuses ECI of hidden agenda

National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed his concern over the delay in holding elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

ECI orders special summary revision of electoral rolls in J-K

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a special summary revision of electoral rolls in Jammu & Kashmir.

J-K parties seek assembly elections, submit memorandum to ECI

National opposition and regional political parties of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission of India.

Army may be withdrawn from Valley’s rural areas

The Government of India is discussing a proposal to withdraw the Indian Army completely, in a phased manner, from the Valley hinterland.

PK Pole appointed J-K’s new Chief Electoral Officer

IAS officer PK Pole was on Thursday appointed as the new chief electoral officer of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Special NIA Court rejects bail plea of Doda teacher in Kishtwar weapons-snatching case

A Special NIA Court rejected Tanvir Ahmed Malik’s bail plea in a 2019 Kishtwar weapons-snatching case, citing trial progress and witness concerns.

Tourist critically injured after heavy stone hits vehicle in Anantnag

A 55-year-old tourist from Odisha was critically injured after a heavy stone rolled down a hillside and struck his vehicle near Bumzoo Shrine in Anantnag.

Police foil NC, BJP protest marches in Srinagar amid political standoff

Police and security forces stopped separate NC and BJP protest marches in Srinagar as both parties sought to press their demands over statehood and jobs.

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