News Topic:Elections
J&K
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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Politics
Jammu admin withdraws notification about voting rights to non-locals
Jammu administration withdrew the notification which called for the registration of all the residents who have been living in Jammu for more than a year as voters..
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Politics
Tehsildars authorised to issue certificates of residence to people residing in Jammu for over one year
Authorities in Jammu authorised Tehsildars (Revenue officials) to issue certificates of residence to those residing in the winter capital for more than one year.
J&K
Election announcement soon after final voter list is prepared: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that announcement with regard to elections in J&K will be made once the final voter list and other preparations are completed.
Politics
Will EC announce Assembly elections in J-K anytime soon?
Election Commission has reportedly dumped election-related material in Civil Secretariat Jammu, hinting at the possibility of early Assembly elections in J&K.
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Politics
ECI seeks limits on cash donations to political parties
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought limits on cash donations to political parties.
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Politics
PAGD to hold second meet over voting rights to non-locals
People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) will hold its second meeting at the Jammu residence of Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday.
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Politics
Voting rights to non-locals totally unacceptable: Farooq Abdullah
Dr Farooq Abdullah said that the leaders in the All Party Meet at his Gupkar residence unanimously decided to oppose the announcement of the Election Commission.
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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
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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.