JAMMU, APRIL 26 The Jammu constituency has registered a voter turnout of over 42 percent till 1 PM as it went to polls in the 2nd phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls on Friday. An official said that till 1 PM a Jammu registered a voter turnout of 42.88 percent even as polling []

Jammu: The Jammu constituency has registered a voter turnout of over 25 percent till 11 AM as it went to polls in the 2nd phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls on Friday. An official said , that till 11 am a Jammu registered a voter turnout of 25.93 percent even as polling has started []

Sopore: Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an overnight encounter at north Kashmirs Sopore, officials said Friday. A top police official said that in the ensuing operation at Check Mohalla Nowpora in Sopore, two terrorists whose identity is being ascertained were killed this morning. Two bodies are lying on the ground and they are yet []

Jammu: The Jammu constituency has registered a voter turnout of over 10 percent at 9 AM as it went to polls in the 2nd phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls on Friday. An official said that at 9 am a voter turnout of 10.39 % was registered in the Jammu constituency, while the polling []

PATNA: Voting for the five Lok Sabha seats in Bihar to decide the fate of 50 candidates began, amid tight security on Friday morning.Polling started at 7 am in Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur and Banka and will continue till 6 pm, a senior official said.Over 93 lakh voters, including 45.15 lakh women and 306 belonging []

ISLAMABAD: An anti-corruption court in Pakistan on Thursday barred former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi from issuing provocative statements against state institutions, including the army, and officials. During the hearing of a petition seeking a fair trial, Judge Basir Javed Rana of the Accountability Court in Islamabad also said the media []

Fate Of 22 candidates To Be Decided By Voters Today Jammu: The Jammu parliamentary constituency is all set to go to polls in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections amid tight security arrangements on Friday. Over 17.80 lakh voters will decide the fate of 22 candidates contesting from 5-Jammu Parliamentary Constituency. The Jammu []

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India is all geared up for the phase 2 of the Lok Sabha polls that commences tomorrow. With weather conditions predicted to be within normal ranges, voters can cast their votes comfortably. For convenience for voters, meticulous arrangements have been made at all polling stations including facilities, to deal []

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer Pandurang K Pole is hopeful of a significant surge in voter participation during the Lok Sabha elections in the Valley. The traditional narrative of poll boycotts orchestrated by separatist groups, prevalent for more than three decades, appears to be losing momentum and Pole expressed optimism regarding a manifold []

Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said here on Thursday that the INDIA bloc is fighting against Prime Narendra Modis attempts to create a rift among people and the opposition alliance will undo the wrongdoings committed during the BJP rule. The Election Commission has to be changed and made independent. The judiciary has to be []

Srinagar: On the last date of filing of nomination papers for the General Lok Sabha Elections-2024 from 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, twenty two (22) candidates filed their nomination papers in the Office of Returning Officer (DC Office Complex, Srinagar) here on Thursday. Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi of Jammu Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) filed nomination papers before []

Jammu: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the take-up of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes like PM Vishwakarma and Raising and Accelerating MSME Productivity (RAMP) implemented by the Department of Industries & Commerce (I&C) in the UT. The meeting, besides Commissioner Secretary, I&C; Secretary, RDD; Secretary, SDD was also attended by MD, TPO; representatives from Ministry []

Beijing: The Chinese military on Thursday said the situation along the India-China border at present is generally stable and both sides have maintained effective communication to resolve the military standoff in eastern Ladakh. Defence Ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Wu Qian was reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent interview with Newsweek magazine in which he []

New Delhi: In the wake of Kashmir issue finding its way into a joint statement issued at the conclusion of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisis visit to Pakistan, India on Thursday said it has raised this matter with the Iranian authorities. President Raisi paid an official visit to Pakistan from April 22-24 at the invitation of []

Sopore: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Sopore area on Thursday evening, Police said.Kashmir Zone Police in a post on X, said that the gunfight has started at Check Mohalla Nowpora in Sopore.An #encounter has started at Check Mohalla Nowpora in the area of PD #Sopore. Police & security forces are []

JAIPUR: Bikaner BJP Minority Morcha district president Usman Ghani, who expressed displeasure with Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent remarks in Rajasthan, was on Wednesday expelled from the party for tarnishing its image. Ghani, while talking to a news channel recently in New Delhi, had said that the BJP was going to lose three-four Lok Sabha []

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is the kingpin and key conspirator of the excise policy scam and the arrest of a person for an offence based on material can never violate the concept of free and fair elections, the ED has told the Supreme Court.The Enforcement Directorate claimed that Kejriwal worked in collusion []

NEW DELHI: Taking cognisance for the first time of a model code violation allegation against a prime minister, the Election Commission on Thursday asked the BJP to respond to complaints filed by opposition parties wherein they have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of delivering a divisive and defamatory speech in Rajasthans Banswara. At the same []

Srinagar: While the weatherman has forecast light to moderate rain in plains and snow over higher reaches from April 26 onwards, night temperature recorded a drop at most places and continued to hover below normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.A meteorological department official here said that during the next 24 hours, generally dry weather []

WASHINGTON: The United States slammed Russia on Wednesday for vetoing a UN Security Council resolution on the Outer Space Treaty that put a legally-binding obligation that countries should not be putting weapons of mass destruction (WMD), including nuclear weapons, in orbit. As we have noted previously, the United States assesses that Russia is developing a []

So Far 17 Candidates File Nominations From Srinagar, Last Date Today Srinagar: Ten more candidates including Waheed ur Rehman Parra from Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic and Mohammad Ashraf Mir from J&K Apni Party filed nomination papers from Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency. As per the Election schedule issued by Election Commission of India (ECI) for []

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is feeling frustrated after seeing INDIA alliance manifesto in which issues of poor people, unemployment and farmers have been strongly taken up. Mufti, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary seat, was addressing media persons during []

Jammu: With all arrangements in place, the polling for second phase of ongoing Lok Sabha elections is all set to commence on April 26 in the 5 Jammu Parliamentary Constituency. A total of 17,80,835 lakh voters have been enrolled in phase II, including 9,21,095 male and 8,59,712 female voters besides 28 third gender electorates. There []

Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended a symposium on cultural heritage, values and principles of Sanatan Dharma. The event was organized by Utthan Foundation Trust at Devkali, Ghazipur. The Lt Governor, in his keynote address, commended the endeavour of the Utthan Foundation and highlighted the role of Sanatan culture in building a []

GHAZIPUR, UTTAR PRADESH: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed a Conference on the Role of Citizens in Holistic Development organized at Rainbow Modern School, Ghazipur. In his address, the Lt Governor highlighted the significant contribution of Jan-Bhagidari in the progress of the nation. Citizen Participation is essential for holistic, inclusive development and to create a []

JAMMU: As many as 67 suspected people were detained for questioning in connection with the killing of a civilian by two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists in a village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Wednesday. During investigations, credible evidence was obtained and the police identified one of the two terrorists involved in []

Srinagar: Two soldiers were injured as helicopters were pressed into service for aerial surveillance of hiding militants after an encounter broke out between security forces and ultras in Bandipora district on Wednesday, officials said. A contact was established between #terrorists and security forces in the early morning in Renji forest area of Aragam, #Bandipora, Kashmir []

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has dismissed a Watch & Ward Assistant of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council after an Inquiry Officer confirmed in his report that the Government servant accepted a bribe in lieu of promising a Government job to a complainant. The assistant, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, faced serious charges []

New Delhi: Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Wednesday said that emergency procurement powers given by the government has helped the force to modernise itself. General Manoj Pande was addressing the Seminar themed Year of Technology Absorption Empowering the Soldier, at the Manekshaw Centre conducted by Centre for Land Warfare Studies. Emergency procurement powers []

Becomes only from J&K to achieve feat, inspires local footballers BANDIPORA: In an inspiring display of determination and skill, Hilal Sultan from Hajin town of north Kashmirs Bandipora district has made history by qualifying for the prestigious national referee exam in football on Tuesday. He became the only candidate from the Union Territory of Jammu []

PARIS: No fencers from Russia or Belarus will take part in the Paris Olympics after those eligible under a neutral banner did not enter for European qualifiers, according to the European Fencing Confederation. There are unfortunately no Russian or Belarusian athletes, EFC president Giorgio Scarso told reporters on Tuesday. The date for enrolment has passed. []

Anantnag (J-K):Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday hit back at National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, saying the people of Jammu and Kashmir will decide who the BJPs B or C teams are.Abdullah had earlier claimed that Azads Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) and the Altaf Bukhari-led Apni Party as well as []

WASHINGTON: The US has warned of a potential risk of sanctions for anyone considering a business deal with Iran, a day after Pakistan and Iran inked several agreements during Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisis maiden visit to Islamabad to boost bilateral cooperation. The latest warning comes days after the US imposed sanctions on suppliers to []

Srinagar,Peoples Conference chief and partys candidate from the Baramulla parliamentary constituency, Sajad Lone has sought the support of former Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig for his candidature.Lone called on Muzaffar Hussain Baig and his wife Safina Baig, who is the District Development Council (DDC) chairperson, Baramulla, at their residence here on []

Srinagar: Two army troopers recieved bullet wounds in an ongoing gunfight in Ranji forest area of North Kashmirs Bandipora district on Wednesday.A top police officer said that two army soldiers sustained minor injuries during intial exchange of fire with hiding militants.Both are stable and are being treated in a hospital, officer said. Till this report []

Srinagar: Gunfight brokeout between militants and security forces in Ranji forest area of North Kashmirs Bandipora.Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Ranji forest.As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.A []

Enemies do not come from across border, no stones pelted in Kashmir now: Modi Tonk (Rajasthan): Amid a debate on Prime Minister Narendra Modis remarks that Congress wants to snatch womens Mangalsutra, the Prime Minister reiterated on Tuesday that he had put the truth before the country that Congress is hatching a deep conspiracy to []

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the BJP used its majority in Parliament to nullify Article 370, ban instant triple talaq and bring a new citizenship law, and asserted the Modi government will never change the Constitution. Addressing an election rally in Akola in eastern Maharashtra in support of BJP candidate []

Addresses Seminar On National Education Policy 2020 At Ghazipur Ghazipur (UP): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed a seminar on National Education Policy 2020 organized at Dalimss Sunbeam School Gandhi Nagar, Ghazipur. He also felicitated meritorious students. In his keynote address on Contribution of new National Education Policy in Building Developed India, the Lt Governor []

Srinagar: The government on Tuesday asked all Administrative Secretaries and Heads of Departments not to permit any officer and official to avail Leave Travel Concession without prior approval of the sanctioning authority. In a circular, the government noted that the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 2019, notified in terms of S.O []

Srinagar: The ongoing rescue operation to retrieve the bodies of three missing persons including a father-son duo and minor boy entered its 8th day on Tuesday. As locals from Gandbal remain hopeful for a swift action, they urged the administration to deploy MARCOs and deep divers into the waters of Jhelum to find the missing []

JAMMU: J&K Police on Tuesday announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for any information leading to the identification and capture of the terrorist identified involved in the heinous killing of a man in Rajouri district on Monday. The reward has been announced for the terrorist identified as Abu Hamza for his involvement in terror []

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today took a comprehensive review of the activities being carried out by Information Department regarding its public outreach with authentic information and dissemination of reliable news for the public consumption. The meeting, besides Administrative Secretary, Information, Rehana Batul and Director Information, Jatin Kishore, was also attended by Special Secretary; Joint []

Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party Tuesday announced senior leader Tashi Gyalson as its candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Ladakh constituency. Tashi Gyalsons candidature was announced by BJPs Chief Election Committee today as the party announced its 14th list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls. Lok Sabha polls for Ladakh seat are slated to []

Jammu: Ten days after being closed by authorities till further orders following fresh snowfall, Mughal Road, connecting Kashmir Valleys Shopian district with twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch, has been thrown open for traffic partially, officials said on Tuesday.They said that there the thoroughfare was opened after clearance of fresh snowfall at several places along []

Calls For Ensuring Safe And Successful Elections Srinagar: Director General of Police RR Swain on Monday reviewed the preparedness of the security forces for conducting the Lok Sabha elections in south Kashmir. The director general of police reviewed the security preparedness for the upcoming general elections in a joint officers meeting held at south Kashmirs []

Jammu: A man was shot dead by militants in Rajouri district on Monday night, officials said. The incident took place when the victim, Abdul Razaq, came out of a mosque in his village Kunda Top under the Thanamandi police station area. Razaqs brother is a soldier in the Territorial Army, they said. The gunmen opened []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met the family members of the victims who lost their lives in the heartbreaking boat tragedy on April 16. Also searches continued or three missing persons but there was trace of them. The teams are looking for Farhan Waseem Parray, 7, Showkat Ahmad Sheikh, 40 and his son Haziq []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today reviewed the progress of the Office and Yatri Niwas of Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar. The Lt Governor made an inspectional visit to the prestigious project site and directed the Officials to fast-track the construction works to complete the targeted floors ahead of schedule. Dr []

Srinagar: The government on Monday directed all the Administrative Departments, Head of Departments, Deputy Commissioners, Managing Directors of various PSUs, Boards and Corporations to ensure that the officers and officials of their respective departments shall use Digital Signatures (DSC) or Aadhaar based e- sign/e-Hastaakshar as mode of signing notes in e-office from June 1. The []