News Topic:Elections

Assembly polls: Er Rashid’s brother likely to be AIP candidate from Langate

The brother of Engineer Abdul Rashid Sheikh, who is the incarcerated founder of Awami Ittehad Party, is set to fight the upcoming Assembly elections from Langate.

Jailed cleric Sarjan Barkati files nominations from Ganderbal and Beerwah for J-K Assembly polls

The jailed religious cleric Sarjan Barkati has filed his nomination papers from two Assembly segments including Ganderbal and Beerwah in Budgam.

ECI issues notification for third phase of J-K Assembly elections

The Election Commission of India issued election notification for the third phase of the General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.

Omar Abdullah to contest from two constituencies in upcoming elections

Omar Abdullah has made a U-turn by deciding to contest the upcoming Assembly elections from two constituencies, despite earlier claiming he wouldn't participate.

310 candidates file nominations for second phase of J-K Assembly polls

As many as 310 candidates have filed their nomination papers across 26 Assembly constituencies (ACs) of six districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Assembly Polls: Five DPAP among 25 candidates withdraw nomination papers

A total of 25 candidates have withdrawn their nomination papers for the J&K Assembly elections, including five from the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP).

Locals fund Independent candidate’s election campaign in Srinagar

Residents of Eidgah constituency in Srinagar are providing monetary assistance to Independent candidate Imtiyaz Khan for a robust election campaign.

CEO reviews preparations in Pulwama as Assembly polls approach

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, reviewed election preparedness in Pulwama on Sunday, ahead of the Assembly elections.

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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.