News Topic:General Elections

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.

BJP-led NDA leads in 227 seats, INDIA bloc ahead in 137, early LS poll results show

The BJP-led NDA on Tuesday was ahead with leads in 227 parliamentary seats out of 392 for which trends were available, with the opposition INDIA bloc ahead in at least 137.

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.

Votes for five key Lok Sabha seats in J-K being counted today amid tight security

Finally the big day has arrived as the counting of votes has started today (Tuesday) for the five crucial Lok Sabha seats of Jammu and Kashmir amid multi-layer security cover.

Ready for assembly polls in J-K, says ECI

The Election Commission of India said it is ready to hold assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir and that the UT recorded the highest voter turnout in 2024 LS polls.

Exit Poll: NC likely to bag 2, BJP 2, PDP 1 seat in J-K

Exit polls for Lok Sabha elections 2024 released evening suggest victory for the National Conference on two Lok Sabha seats while predicting one seat for the PDP.

J-K gears up for vote counting after parliamentary polls

With the conclusion of voting in all five parliamentary seats of Jammu and Kashmir, preparations for the counting of votes have intensified.

Mehbooba Mufti faces FIR for alleged MCC violation amid protests over detentions

People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that an FIR has been filed against her for flouting the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

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J&K Police attach JeI-linked properties in Sopore under UAPA

J&K Police attached two buildings, six shops and two kanals of land linked to proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami in Sopore under the UA(P) Act.

Ladakh establishes 7 Autonomous Hill Development Councils

Ladakh has constituted seven Autonomous Hill Development Councils for its seven districts, with elections to be held in due course under the 1997 Act.

MHA directs J&K, Himalayan states to strengthen GLOF and avalanche preparedness

MHA has directed J&K and Himalayan states to strengthen GLOF and avalanche monitoring, early warnings, evacuation plans and community preparedness.

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