News Topic:Elections

Armed forces used to rig elections in Shopian: Mehbooba

SRINAGAR — PDP President and former chief minister of J&K, Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday accused armed forces of rigging elections in south Kashmir's Shopian...

DDC Polls: Phase-IV records 50.08 per cent polling in J&K

SRINAGAR — State Election Commissioner (SEC), K K Sharma on Monday said that the fourth phase of ensuing District Development Council (DDC) polls in...

Amid chilly weather, locals make beeline for voting in Rahmoo village

SRINAGAR — Residents in Rahmoo village of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Friday braved the morning chill and lined up early outside the polling station.The...

DDC Polls: 23.67% votes polled till 11 AM in Phase 2 across J&K

JAMMU — The second phase of DDC elections 2020 recorded voter percentage of 23.67 percent across different constituencies spread over all the districts of...

Elections: Government declares holidays on polling days

SRINAGAR — Government on Thursday announced holidays for scheduled election days of DDC and Sarpanch bye-elections across Jammu and Kashmir.An order in this regard reads...

DDC Polls: Voting for first phase begins tomorrow

SRINAGAR — Amid unprecedented security arrangements, the stage is set for the first phase of District Development Council (DDC) election in Jammu & Kashmir,...

Junaid Mattu makes a comeback as Srinagar’s Mayor

SRINAGAR — Amid the polling full of chaos and confusion, former Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Mayor, Junaid Mattu was yet gain elected to the...

Shiv Sena to boycott DDC Polls in J&K

JAMMU — Shiv Sena J&K chief, Maneesh Sahani on Tuesday criticized BJP, PAGD and those fighting upcoming DDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir, saying...

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INDIA bloc plans mega Delhi protest on Monday over CEC Gyanesh Kumar

INDIA bloc plans a major Delhi protest on October 12 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities, following Saturday’s police crackdown.

Wangchuk warns of fast over Delhi protest detentions; CJP leaders released

Sonam Wangchuk warned of a hunger strike or foot march over Delhi protest detentions. A court later ordered the release of three CJP leaders.

Kashmir sees light rain, Gulmarg snowfall; MeT forecasts fresh wet spell

Kashmir saw light rain and fresh snowfall in Gulmarg as MeT forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on October 13–14.

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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.