News Topic:Engineer Sheikh Abdul Rashid

Incarcerated MP-elect Er Rashid seeks interim bail to take oath

After winning the Lok Sabha elections, the incarcerated former Assembly Member Engineer Rashid has approached Delhi's Patiala House Court, seeking interim bail.

Will victorious candidates jailed for terror charges take oath as MPs?

Two candidates currently lodged in prison on terror charges emerged winners in the just-concluded parliamentary election, giving rise to an unusual situation.

JKNC, BJP win two seats each, independent also victorious in J-K LS polls

BJP was declared the winner of both parliamentary seats in Jammu province while the authorities declared NC candidate Aga Ruhullah the winner from the Srinagar.

Surprise defeats of former CMs mark Kashmir’s Lok Sabha election results

The Lok Sabha election results in Kashmir have sprung a few surprises as former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were humbled at the hustings by lesser-known candidates.

Independent candidate Er Rashid leads in Baramulla as JKNC dominates early vote counts in Kashmir

In the early hours of vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections, Abdul Rashid Sheikh, an independent candidate, has taken a significant lead in the Baramulla constituency.

NC and BJP lead in two seats each in Jammu and Kashmir, early trends show

As the counting of votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls is underway, the National Conference and Bharatiya Janta Party are ahead in two seats each in Jammu and Kashmir.

Former CMs Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti trailing in early vote count

Two former chief ministers of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir — Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti — are trailing in their constituencies.

Campaigning ends for Baramulla LS seat, voting on Monday

Candidates made a last-ditch effort to woo voters as campaigning for the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat ended on Saturday.

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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.

Army says armed militant killed in Budgam exchange of fire

The Army said an armed individual was killed in an exchange of fire during a joint search operation in Ashdar Gali, Budgam. An AK rifle was recovered.

J&K medical interns continue strike after stipend talks with Sakina Itoo fail

J&K MBBS and BDS interns will continue their indefinite strike after talks with Health Minister Sakina Itoo failed to yield a written commitment on stipend revision.

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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.