News Topic:General Elections
Kashmir
DEO Pulwama visits various polling stations
As the voting across four assembly segments is underway in Pulwama, the District Election Officer Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom visited many polling stations.
Politics
Kashmir political leaders accuse authorities of arresting their workers
J&K political leaders, including Sajjad Gani Lone and Altaf Bukhari, have raised concerns over the arrest and harassment of workers ahead of the polls.
Politics
Govt thrusting ‘political Ikhwan’ in J-K: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday levelled critical allegations on the government, saying “political Ikhwan is being thrusting in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Politics
Srinagar Lok Sabha seat set for showdown on Monday
The culmination of campaigning in the Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency signs the onset of an electoral battle in the fourth phase of the 18th Lok Sabha polls.
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Politics
18 ‘Pink Polling Stations’ established for female voters: CEO J&K
CEO J&K Pandurang K. Pole on Friday said that they have designated 18 polling booths in Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency as “Pink Polling Stations” for women.
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Politics
Waheed Para urges government to ensure fair elections in Kashmir
Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Saturday said that the BJP-led government at the Centre should not repeat the 1987 rigged election, saying it will have disastrous consequences.
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Politics
ECI SOPs mandate curbs under section 114 for last 72, 48 hours: DC Pulwama
Deputy Commissioner Pulwama said that restrictions imposed under section 144 in the district have been mandated under the Election Commission of India’s specific SOPs.
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Ladakh
66-day hunger strike for Ladakh’s statehood ends
After a marathon 66-day hunger strike demanding statehood and constitutional protection for Ladakh, environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk announced the end of the strike.
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Mehbooba Mufti unanimously re-elected as PDP President
Mehbooba Mufti has been unanimously re-elected as PDP president after Abdul Rehman Veeri proposed her name and Khursheed Alam seconded the proposal.
Kashmir Police arrest 1,941 in drug cases, attach properties worth ₹154 crore
Kashmir Police report 1,941 arrests in over 1,500 drug cases, ₹154 crore in attached properties and 12,385 cyber fraud complaints this year.
Nadda reviews AIIMS Awantipora; MBBS seats to increase from 50 to 120
J.P. Nadda reviews AIIMS Awantipora as MBBS intake is set to rise from 50 to 120. J&K minister also seeks help to repatriate a Sopore student's remains from Bangladesh.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.