News Topic:Elections

Omar Abdullah claims Delhi is trying to muzzle his voice

Omar Abdullah said he played a game with New Delhi by choosing Budgam constituency instead of Beerwah, saying that the people in Delhi are after him like anything.

266 candidates cleared for second phase of J-K Assembly polls

In accordance with the election schedule issued by the Election Commission of India, the scrutiny of nomination papers for 26 Assembly constituencies was held on Friday.

BJP promises development, jobs in its J-K election manifesto

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

36 candidates in J-K first phase Assembly polls face criminal cases

As many as 36 candidates in the fray for the first phase of the Assembly election in Jammu & Kashmir have declared criminal cases against them.

JKPC announces candidates for Assembly elections

The Jammu Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC) has announced its list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections.

PDP leader Rouf Bhat resigns, citing dismay over party’s treatment of loyal workers

Former State Secretary and spokesperson of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Rouf Bhat on Friday resigned from the party.

ECI bans use of children in campaigns ahead of J-K Assembly elections

With the J&K Assembly elections around the corner, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has prohibited the use of children for election-related activities in Pulwama.

Kashmiri Pandit woman Daisy Raina to run for office in historic bid in J-K Assembly polls

For the first time since the onset of militancy, a Kashmiri Pandit woman is running for office in Kashmir: Daisy Raina, a former Sarpanch of Pulwama's Trichal village.

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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.