News Topic:Elections
Kashmir
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.
Politics
Suhail Bukhari joins Congress after quitting PDP over candidacy dispute
Suhail Bukhari, former Chief Spokesperson of the People's Democratic Party, has joined the Congress. This move follows his resignation from the PDP on August 20.
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Politics
If approached, Mehbooba would have accommodated Jamaat-e-Islami candidates: Para
Waheed-ur-Rehman Para said that if Jamaat-e-Islami had approached Mehbooba Mufti, she would have accommodated Jamaat-e-Islami candidates and given them tickets.
Politics
Tight contest between NC’s Bhand and PDP’s Para in J-K Assembly polls
As the Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir draw near, the Pulwama Assembly segment in southern Kashmir is set to witness a closely contested race.
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Politics
Election Commission reschedules counting date for J-K Assembly polls
The Election Commission of India rescheduled the date of counting for Jammu and Kashmir polls following a change in the date of polling for Haryana to October 5.
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Politics
Rights activist Irfan Hafiz Lone joins Congress
Irfan Hafiz Lone, a member of the District Development Council (DDC) and a well-known rights advocate, officially joined the Congress party on Saturday.
Politics
Congress leader Vikar Rasool Wani sentenced to five months in jail, appeals conviction
In a setback for Congress ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Vikar Rasool Wani, a former JKPCC president, has been sentenced to five months in jail.
Politics
Three former CMs opt out of J-K Assembly elections
For the first time in the electoral history, three prominent former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir have decided not to contest the upcoming Assembly elections.
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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.