Ex MLA Noor Mohammad Sheikh to contest polls as independent candidate

Srinagar: Former MLA Batamaloo, Noor Mohammad Sheikh, who recently resigned from the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, is set to contest the upcoming J&K assembly elections for the central Shalteng constituency as an independent candidate. Confirming his decision, Sheikh said that after consulting his supporters, he has decided to contest the polls as independent. Earlier, […]
Election period

Recently a comprehensive training session for District and Assembly Constituency-level Nodal officers was successfully conducted at Dak Bungalow Baramulla. The role of the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) was also covered extensively. The DEO explained the committee’s responsibilities in monitoring paid news, election advertisements, and media-related activities to ensure fair and unbiased coverage during […]
ECI Appoints Expenditure Observers for Srinagar’s 8 Assembly Constituencies

SRINAGAR: In view of the General Elections to the Legislative Assembly in JK, the Election Commission of India has appointed Capt Pradeep Shoury Arya and Subodh Singh as Expenditure Observers for all eight Assembly Constituencies in Srinagar District. According to a notice issued here, Capt Pradeep Shoury Arya has been appointed as the Expenditure Observer […]
Over 300 Additional Paramilitary Companies To be Deployed for JK Assembly Polls

JAMMU: Over 300 additional companies of paramilitary forces will be deployed in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the three-phase assembly elections commencing from September 18 in the union territory, officials said on Thursday. According to the officials, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Jammu-Kathua range, Shiv Kumar Sharma arrived at the Police Reception Centre (PRC) […]
Northern Army Commander Visits Sunderbani Sector in JK

JAMMU: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar visited the troops along the Line of Control (LoC) and hinterland in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri sector on Thursday and asked them to maintain comprehensive operational readiness. The Army commander is undertaking visits to the border areas to review the security measures in place ahead […]
Hajj 2025: Age Limit for Companions Extended To 65

SRINAGAR: In a partial modification in the Haj Guidelines for Haj 2025, the Hajj Committee of India (HCoI) has extended the age limit of a companion from an age bracket of 60 to 65 years. In a circular issued by the HCoI, states that in the partial modification in para 2 of the Haj Guidelines, […]
Three militants killed in twin Kupwara operations: Army

Srinagar: Three militants are believed to be killed as security forces on Wednesday evening launched anti—militancy operations at two places in Kupwara in North Kashmir, officials said. Officials said that based on specific intelligence inputs, troops from the 57 Rashtriya Rifles and 53 Infantry Brigade launched an operation in the Kamkari area of the […]
Transparent Elections

In order to provide hassle free encouragement to the voters across Jammu and Kashmir in every district administration is reviewing the preparedness. Recently Pulwama District Administration has adopted a comprehensive strategy to ensure a seamless and transparent voting experience. With dedicated teams and meticulous planning, the district is committed to upholding the integrity of the […]
Delhi Court Reserves Order on Engineer Rashid’s Bail Plea

SRINAGAR: A Delhi court on Wednesday reserved its order on the bail plea of Lok Sabha MP Rashid Engineer, who is in jail in a terror funding case, and is likely to pronounce its order on September 4. Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, has filed an application in court seeking regular bail […]
J&K Home Deptt Orders Transfer Of Two Police Officers

JAMMU, Aug 28: The Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of two police officers. See order copy click here…. AGENCIES