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Over 65% voter turnout recorded in Udhampur

Amid incessant rains, more than 65% of voters on Friday cast their vote in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election in Udhampur parliamentary constituency, officials said.

25 candidates file nomination papers from Anantnag-Rajouri LS constituency

As the last date for filing nomination papers for the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency ended on Friday, 25 candidates have filed their nomination papers.

Election campaign for Udhampur Lok Sabha seat ends

The election campaign in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur parliamentary constituency ended this evening whereas voting is to be held from 7 am to 6 pm on April 19.
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PDP’s roadshow kicks off Lok Sabha campaign in J-K

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) launched its election campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir with a vibrant road show on Tuesday.

LS Polls: ECI cracks down on money power in J-K

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday stated that in its crackdown on money power, it has seized cash, liquor, drugs and freebies worth Rs 4 crores in J&K.

LS Polls: NC fields Omar from Baramulla, Ruhulla from Srinagar

The National Conference announced that former chief minister Omar Abdullah will fight from Baramulla Lok Sabha seat and Aga Ruhullah Mehdi from Srinagar constituency.

LS Polls: NC likely to field Omar Abdullah, Choudhary Ramzan

The National Conference (NC) is likely to field Omar Abdullah and Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan from Srinagar and Baramulla parliamentary segments, respectively.

Congress-NC announce seat-sharing pact for J-K, Ladakh

The political parties of Congress and National Conference on Friday announced a seat-sharing pact for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

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