News Topic:Elections
Kashmir
Army may be withdrawn from Valley’s rural areas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.
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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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AIMSA seeks PG doctors’ stipend revision in J&K, sets November 12 deadline
AIMSA has urged the J&K government to revise PG medical and dental residents’ stipends, setting November 12 as the deadline for a concrete response.
Puducherry reach 261 for 6 against J&K on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy match
Puducherry reached 261 for six in 77 overs against Jammu and Kashmir on day one of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Srinagar.
Darbar Move offices reopen in Jammu
J&K's Civil Secretariat and other Darbar Move offices reopened in Jammu on Monday, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah receiving a ceremonial Guard of Honour.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
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