Low voter turnout in Kashmir
Srinagar unprecedented security measures were put in place by the authorities to combat any violence as there was very low polling for the repoll of thirty two polling boths for Srinagar parliamentary segment.there were more than three hundred crpf men for guarding a single booth. Earlier the police had arrested hundreds of suspects who could […]
Low tourist traffic in Kashmir
With an increase in violence and protests across Kashmir there is very low tourist rush in Srinagar.In this mid spring season there are virtually no bookings and most of the hotels and houseboats have the vacant boards hanging around them. Vilonce in the by polls of Srinagar and the fresh drift in the situation has […]
2% turn out on Budgam Re-Poll.
Budgam: The re-polling in all the 38 polling stations in Budgam ended at 4 PM ending with 2% turnout. According to official sources, only 709 voters cast their votes out of 35169 registered voters. According To report, baring few minor incidents of stone pelting, the polling remained peaceful. Re-polling in 38 polling stations in Srinagar […]
Train Services to remain suspended for some more days.
Srinagar:Train services in Kashmir continue to remain suspended on fourth consecutive day. The service from Banihal to Baramulla was snapped on Sunday due to security reasons as by-polls were being held for Srinagar parliamentary seat. Train service remains suspended on fourth consecutive day Later due to the killings of eight civilians, as situation turned […]
Power shutdown in Srinagar
Srinagar:Areas which receive power supply from the Peerbagh receiving station will remain affected on April 15 and16 from 10.30 am to 5 pm.According to the Executive Engineer, Electric Division II Srinagar, The power supply will remain affected in order to execute the works related to the ongoing RAPDRP-B Scheme.He added.
Observe shutdown in Poll-bound areas tomorrow, Joint Resistance Camp.
The Joint Resistance Leadership on Wednesday called for shutdown in poll-bound areas tomorrow. In a statement issued here by resistance camp,they said that state administration has turned poll bound areas into a “military garrison but our people are brave enough and with their exemplary strength and resolve will once again reject these shame elections. “We […]
When Darbar moves to Srinagar, it would be a challenge.
VOV, Report. Srinagar: The bi-annual Darbar move will start functioning from Srinagar as it will get closed on April 28.As the Government will reach Srinagar it will be a huge challenge to face the problems and protests across Kashmir. Already security situation has shown further dip after that Srinagar Parliament Polls. More and more peaceful […]
Randomization of EVM’s/Polling Staff in District Ganderbal
GANDERBAL: Randomization of Electronic Voting Machines and polling staff for upcoming Parliamentary Bye-Elections to be held on 09-04-2017 in the district, has been conducted today in presence of General Observer appointed by Election Commission of India namely, Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Pant, under the close supervision of District Election Officer Mr. Tariq Hussain Ganai. The General […]
Indian, Bangladeshi cos ink pacts worth over USD 9 bn
New Delhi: Companies from India and Bangladesh today signed pacts worth over USD 9 billion here aimed at deepening partnership in sectors like power and oil and gas. Among the MoUs signed in the presence of visiting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is a facility agreement between Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company (BIFPCL) and Exim Bank […]
IS bombs churches in Egypt during mass; 43 lives lost
Tanta (Egypt): The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for bombing two Egyptian churches as worshippers gathered to mark Palm Sunday, killing at least 43 people. The attacks, said to be the deadliest on the Coptic Christian minority in recent times, followed a Cairo church bombing in December and came weeks before a planned visit by […]
