News Topic:Panchayat Elections

Govt decides to prepone Class 10th, 12th exams

SRINAGAR — The J&K government has decided to prepone Class 10th and 12th annual examinations in view of the Panchayat elections which are likely...

Panchayat by-polls likely to be held next month

SRINAGAR — The administration of Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory is likely to hold Panchayat by-polls in nine phases next month, sources said.Highly placed...

Govt constitutes committees for by-elections to Panchayat, BDC

SRINAGAR — The Government has constituted an apex level and two divisional level committees to conduct preparatory work for by-elections for Panchayats and Block...

What’s halting withdrawal of additional forces from Kashmir? Top CRPF official reveals

Withdrawal of additional forces from Kashmir has come to a grinding halt in the wake of strong rumours about the fast deteriorating health of Syed Ali Geelani.

Panchayat by-polls deferred in J&K

SRINAGAR — In wake of credible inputs from law enforcement agencies, the by-elections to Panchayats in Jammu and Kashmir scheduled for next month have...

Panchayat By-Polls: Political parties demand release of detained leaders

SRINAGAR — In the crucial meeting chaired by the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Shailendra Kumar on Tuesday, all the political parties...

EC announces dates for by-elections for vacant Panchayat seats in J&K

SRINAGAR — The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday announced that by-elections for over 12,500 vacant Panchayat seats in Jammu and Kashmir will be conducted...

ITBP trooper killed, 34 others injured as bus plunges in Ramban

Srinagar: One ITBP (Indo Tibetan Border Police) trooper was killed and 34 others were injured when a bus, they were traveling in, met with...

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No timeline for J&K Panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly

J&K government told the Assembly that no specific timeline is available for Panchayat polls as electoral-roll, delimitation and reservation work continues.

17 killed as Congolese army plane crashes in southwest DRC

A Congolese army plane crashed in Kwango province after a technical fault, killing 17 people, including two senior generals, officials said.

Ashok Koul steps down as J&K BJP General Secretary

Ashok Koul has stepped down as J&K BJP General Secretary (Organisation), a post he held since 2012, saying he will return to his parent organisation.

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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.