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 told that at 9 am a voter turnout of 10.39 % was registered in the Jammu constituency, while the polling has []

In response to the recent gunfight within North Kashmirs Sopore town, authorities have taken the precautionary measure of suspending classwork in the area. According to an administrative official, all government and private educational institutions, including colleges falling within Sopore tehsils jurisdiction, will remain closed today. This decision comes in the aftermath of the encounter that []

Voting began in the second phase of the Lok Sabha election in Jammu parliamentary constituency on Friday amid tight security arrangements, with more than 17.81 lakh voters eligible to exercise their franchise to decide the fate of 22 candidates. This is the second Lok Sabha seat in Jammu and Kashmir where polling is underway in []

Baldev Kumar, a resident of Punjabs Nayagaon is contesting as an Independent candidate from Anantnag-Rajouri seat in Kashmir for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat will go to polls on May 7 in the third phase of general elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Known in Kashmir as Baldev Chacha, Kumar has []

Polling preparations are underway at various places in the country as over 15.88 crore voters will be determining the fate of 1202 candidates today in the second phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections. Mock polling was conducted at Vattiyoorkavu polling station in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of the second phase of polling today. Preparations are also []

EC appoints Section Magistrates to monitor EVM functionality 1488 polling booths for smooth voting process Exclusive Pink polling booths for women installed Staff along with EVMs reaches all polling stations amid tight security JAMMU, Apr 25: JAMMU: Voting for 89 seats across 13 states will be conducted for the second phase of the LokSabha []

39 candidates in fray, scrutiny of nomination papers on April 26

Srinagar, Apr 25: The Election Commission of India has received requests to reschedule the poll date for the General Election to LokSabha 2024 in the 3-Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency of Jammu and Kashmir. In a communiqu by Election Commission of India to Jammu and Kashmirs Chief Secretary and Chief Electoral Officer, a copy of which lies []

Area cordoned off, top LeT terrorist trapped: Officials

22 houses developed cracks, electricity disrupted

Setup another polling station at an altitude of 15,000 feet

Srinagar, Apr 25 As the annual AmarnathYatra approaches, the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the well-being of pilgrims. Dr.Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Director Health Services Kashmir, revealed that comprehensive preparations are underway to provide optimum healthcare services to the yatris, with the yatra set to commence on June []

The Jammu and Kashmir State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has officially declared the results of the Middle Standard Examination for the academic year 2023-24. A commendable pass percentage of 95.91% has been achieved by candidates from both soft and hard zones across the Jammu and Kashmir Divisions. A total of 169,351 students []

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Srinagar, Apr 25: The Ministry of Tourism has asked the Jammu and Kashmir tourism department to start an initiative for the promotion of summer offbeat destinations. A senior tourism official told Rising Kashmir that they have identified 35 destinations which will be discussed with the tourism ministry. Under the initiative, a large number of off-beat []

Srinagar, April 25: GMC Baramulla has issued a vaccination schedule for Haj Pilgrims which will be held on April 27th and April 29th, 2024. Officials said a dedicated team of medical professionals and vaccination experts will be on hand to ensure a seamless process for all pilgrims. In line with the schedule, pilgrims from Block []

Srinagar, April 25: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), National Standards Body of India, has introduced a new initiative called Learning Science via Standards aimed at enhancing students understanding of scientific concepts through practical applications in manufacturing, functioning and quality testing of various products as per relevant Indian Standards. This initiative is a continuation of BISs []

Srinagar, April 25, 2024: In order to take stock of facilities being provided to the inmates of J&K Yateem Khana, Bemina Srinagar, Justice Tashi Rabstan, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority) today visited the same and inertacted with the children staying in the Yateem Khana. On []

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Kargil, April 25: In a remarkable initiative aimed at bolstering electoral participation, Zanskar Sub-Division orchestrated an event under the auspices of Sub-Divisional Magistrate Romil Singh Donk and Tehsildar/AERO Mohd Hassan. The Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program unfolded against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Daradrung Glacier in Penzila, captivating the community with its call []

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Organises voter awareness rally

Institute considering introducing NCC as an elective subject: Registrar

Investment into the stock market is gaining pace in Ladakh , which currently tops India for having maximum demat accounts.

Locals protest, block road, demand deployment of marine commandos

Ganderbal, Apr 25: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), kick-started two-week Capacity Building Programme for faculty members in social sciences, which was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath here. The event aims to build up the capacities and capabilities of the University and College []

Kupwara, Apr 25: Under SVEEP programme, Education Department and Youth Service & Sports Department Kupwara on Thursday organized a cricket match at Boys Higher Secondary School Trehgam. The cricket match was inaugurated by District Election Officer (DEO) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan who is also District Election Officer. On the occasion, the DEO along with officers released []

Awami National Conference President Begum Khalida Shah has instructed party cadres to work earnestly at the grassroots and mobilize their forces to extend unwavering support to the INDIA Alliance candidates in the ongoing Parliamentary elections, setting the stage for a fierce battle against the BJP & its proxies divisive agenda. Begum Khalida Shahs emphatic directive []

The Gunfight brokeout between militants and security forces in Nowpora area of North Kashmirs Sopore. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Nowpora. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a []

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Police alongwith security forces arrested terrorist associate linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT and recovered incriminating materials, arms,ammunition from his possession in Uri. On a specific input of terrorist movement in Uri kamalkoot mandayan area, a joint patrolling was carried at General area of kamalkoot mandayan by Baramulla Police & Army 8 RR. During patrolling []

Democratic Progressive Azad party (DPAP) candidate Amir Ahmad Bhat on Thursday filed his nomination papers for Srinagar/Budgam Lok sabha constituency. Amir Ahmad Bhat filed the nomination papers before Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, who is the returning officer of the constituency. He was accompanied by hundreds of his party workers and supporters.After filing his []

SSP Kulgam Sahil Sarangal-IPS visited various camping locations in district Kulgam to take stock of arrangements made with regard to the forthcoming Lok Sabha election-2024. He was accompanied by CO of CRPF 18BN Shri BK Churasia, Addl SP NHW Kulgam, SDPO DH Pora, DySP PC Kulgam, DySP PC Hatipora, DySP DAR Kulgam and other officers []

Continuing its drive against social crimes, police have arrested 03 gamblers in Sopore and seized stake money and playing cards from their possession. A Spokesperson said that a police party of Police Station Bomai headed by SHO PS Bomai under the supervision of SDPO Sopore Shri. Sarfaraz Bashir-JKPS apprehended 03 gamblers at Malmapanpora & recovered []

J&K Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone Thursday hit hard at leaders of National Conference, saying both Dr Farooq and Omar Abdullah is enjoying life out of jail at the pleasure of BJP. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a party convention in north Kashmirs Handwara, Lone said leaders of National Conference have to []

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah Thursday said that our enemies will get a big jolt in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the plans engineered from Central Government to Raj Bhawan will be dusted by people on polling days. Omar who was talking to reporters in Srinagar said the enemies []

J&K National Conference senior leader and former MLA Aga Ruhullah on Thursday filed his nomination papers from Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency. While speaking to media, Ruhullah Mehdi said, I will speak on the decisions made on August 05, 2019 to ensure that the entire country understands that those decisions were not accepted by the people of []

Acting tough against drug peddlers and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police booked one lady notorious drug smuggler under PIT NDPS Act in Baramulla after obtaining formal detention order from competent authority. The notorious drug smuggler namely Nargis Akhter wife of Showkat Ahmad Sheikh resident of Shahwalayat Colony Umerabad Srinagar has []

Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad took a dig at former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti and said that he has never been part of any BJP government while both of them had been allies of the BJP. He was reacting to reports which said that []

Srinagar, April 24, 2024: Bharti Airtel (Airtel), one of Indias leading telecommunications service providers, today announced the expansion of its network across the picturesque regions of Leh and Ladakh. This development comes just in time for the upcoming travel season, encouraging travelers to enjoy unlimited 5G service across the region. Airtels network footprint now []

Srinagar, Apr 24: Anant National University Ahmedabad on Wednesday announced that they are expanding its outreach to budding designers in the Jammu and Kashmir region. Introducing the inaugural edition of Anant Design Summer IsCool, the university unveils a dynamic summer school program aimed at immersing students and educators in the transformative realm of design. []

Srinagar, Apr 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday sacked an assistant of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council, following serious allegations of misconduct. As per the official communication, the dismissal came after Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, a Watch and Ward Assistant of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council was accused of receiving an []

Ghazipur, April 24: 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 []

Leh, April 24: As winters icy grip relinquishes, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) showcased its indomitable spirit in reopening crucial lifelines. Battling natures fury, the BRO spearheaded a herculean effort to clear snow-clogged highways, enabling vital connectivity in the remote regions of Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. In a synchronized operation under Project HIMANK and Project Deepak, []

Srinagar, April 24: To revive and safeguard the Shina language spoken by the residents of the Gurez area in north Kashmirs Bandipora district, the Jammu and Kashmir School Education department has decided to incorporate Shina subjects into the curriculum for primary classes in Gurez schools starting from this academic session. The residents of the Gurez []

Ganderbal, Apr 24: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) Ganderbal, in collaboration with the District Administration and the Chief Education Officer Ganderbal on Wednesday successfully conducted a marathon and cycle race to promote voter awareness among the youth. These events were part of the broader Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative []

Srinagar, Apr 24: Soaring airfares to the Kashmir Valley has become a cause of concern for those associated with the tourism industry. The stakeholders say as the Kashmir Valley heads towards peak summer tourism, airfares are touching new heights daily, which they believe is negatively impacting the industry. The people associated with industry said that []

Srinagar, Apr 24: Lee Cooper announced its dedicated line focused on sustainable fashion called Lee Cooper ECO collection. As part of this exciting initiative, the premium brand introducing a groundbreaking innovation: the Worlds First Jeans made from recycled cigarette butts! Through this, Lee cooper aims to return glory to Mother Nature coinciding with World Earth []

Reasi, Samba, Jammu, & Rajouri dists set for poll battle tomorrow Over 17.80 lakh voters to decide fate of 22 candidates Pink polling stations, PwD facilities ensure accessible voting 2416 booths ready to serve 5-Jammu PC JAMMU, APR24: In the upcoming second phase of LokSabha polls on April 26, the fate of 22 []

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