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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.
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J&K
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.
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Pakistan
Imran Khan’s PTI routs ruling coalition in Pakistan’s Punjab by-elections
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, led by former PM Imran Khan, defeated the ruling coalition by winning 17 out of the 20 seats up for election in Punjab by-polls.
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DEOs propose setting up 5403 polling stations in 47 Assembly segments of Kashmir
The election authorities have proposed to set up 5,403 polling stations in 47 Assembly constituencies of Kashmir Valley.
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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.
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Politics
Delaying polls akin to accepting J&K’s deteriorating situation: Omar Abdullah
Lambasting government claims over normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah said that flight operations and tourism cannot be considered signs of normalcy.
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Election may be held early next year in J&K
Union Government is keen to hold Assembly polls early next year in Jammu and Kashmir and has conveyed its plans to political parties in J&K.
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Politics
Re-poll in two DDC seats after candidates fail to prove Indian citizenship
Jammu & Kashmir’s State Election Commission (SEC) has ordered a re-poll in two seats of District Development Council in north Kashmir.
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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.