News Topic:Elections

Omar Abdullah calls Jamaat-e-Islami’s decision to contest J-K polls a ‘huge development’

Omar Abdullah on Monday termed the reports of Jamaat-e-Islami members contesting the upcoming Assembly elections as a huge development.

Another PDP leader Syed Bari Andrabi quits party

District President, Pulwama, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and DDC Chairperson, Pulwama, Syed Bari Andrabi, on Saturday resigned from the party.

23.27 lakh electors eligible to vote across 24 ACs in Phase-I

More than 23.27 lakh voters including 5.66 lakh youths are eligible to exercise their electoral franchise during Phase-I of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election.

J-K Assembly Polls: AIP announces candidates for 9 south Kashmir seats

Awami Itihad Party (AIP) on Thursday announced a list of nine candidates for south Kashmir for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

Nomination process for first phase of J-K Assembly polls begins

The nomination process for 24 Assembly constituencies, where polling will be held in the first phase of Jammu & Kashmir Assembly polls, will begin on Tuesday.

J&K Assembly Polls: APSCC to field ‘independent’ Sikh candidates

All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) announced to field Sikh candidates on some assembly seats where the Sikh community has a significant electorate.

Pahari people to contest on ST-reserved Assembly seats of J&K

With changing dynamics of politics in Jammu and Kashmir after delimitation of Assembly constituencies, the major boost will be for the Pahari population.

J-K assembly elections unlikely in 2024, Panchayat polls expected

The much-awaited assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are unlikely to be held in 2024, reliable sources said.

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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.