jammu and kashmir Archives - Page 9 of 12

September 30, 2024 9:31 PM

J-K elections: Kathua gears up for polls, 704 polling stations set up for over 5 lakh voters

The Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir is fully prepared for the third and final phase of the Assembly Elections scheduled for October 1. A total of 704 polling parties have been dispatched to their respective stations, equipped with Electronic Vot...

September 28, 2024 12:34 PM

India hits back at Pakistan’s PM over Kashmir statement at UNGA, calls it ‘Travesty’ and ‘Hypocrisy at its worst’

India termed it a "travesty" that Pakistan, which has "a global reputation for terrorism," has the "audacity to attack" the world's largest democracy and raise the issue of Jammu and Kashmir on the platform of the United Nations. In a pointed rebutt...

September 28, 2024 10:39 AM

J-K: Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Kulgam district

A fierce encounter between security forces and terrorists is currently unfolding in the Adigam Devsar area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, according to a statement from Kashmir Zone Police on Saturday morning. The Kashmir Zone Police confi...

September 27, 2024 10:31 AM

NIA raids seven locations in connection with Reasi bus attack, search continues

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out raids at seven locations in Jammu and Kashmir, as part of its investigation into the Reasi bus attack case, which claimed the lives of nine pilgrims. The ongoing searches are focused on l...

September 26, 2024 8:43 AM

Second phase of J-K polls records turnout of 57.03 pc till 11:45 pm: ECI

The second phase of J-K assembly polls records turnout of 57.03 pc till 11:45 pm, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said in a press release. The ECI said that Budgam recorded 62.98 percent voter turnout till 11.45 pm, Ganderbal recorded 62.51 pe...

September 25, 2024 8:50 PM

54.11% voter turnout till 7 pm in second phase of polling in J-K

A voter turnout of 54.11% was recorded in the second phase of polling in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir until 7 PM, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI). In the district-wise breakdown, Budgam registered 58.97%, Ganderba...

September 18, 2024 12:34 PM

J&K LG Manoj Sinha urges voters to turnout in record numbers for first phase voting

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha made a public appeal to voters to participate in record numbers as the first phase of voting for the J&K Assembly elections kicked off on Wednesday. In a post on X, Sinha encouraged youth, women,...

September 18, 2024 3:15 PM

J&K records 41.17% voter turnout by 1 PM in first phase of assembly elections

Jammu and Kashmir has reported a voter turnout of 41.17% as of 1 PM in the first phase of the assembly elections, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI). According to the ECI, Kishtwar recorded a 56.86% turnout followed by Doda 50.81%, ...

September 18, 2024 8:39 AM

Prime Ministrer Modi urges people to vote in large numbers as first phase of polling begins in J-K

As the first phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir begins on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the voters in the constituencies to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy. In a post on X, PM Modi also called u...

September 14, 2024 10:10 AM

J-K: Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Baramulla district

An encounter between security forces and terrorists is currently underway in the Chak Taper Kreeri Pattan area of Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, officials reported on Saturday. The firefight began in the early hours of September 14, followin...