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  • Militants attack DDC poll candidate in J-K

    Dec 04, 2020

    Srinagar, Dec 4: Militants on Friday shot at and injured a candidate for the District Development Council (DDC) elections in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Aneesul Islam Ganaie was shot at by the militants in Kokernag area of Anantnag district around noon, a police official said. He said Ganaie was rushed to a hospital. Further details of the incident are awaited. Polling is underway for 33 DDC seats including 16 in Kashmir and 17 in Jammu division on Friday.

  • Polling underway for third phase of DDC polls in J-K

    Dec 04, 2020

    Srinagar, Dec 4: Polling for the third phase of District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir began on a dull note as foggy and chilly weather conditions kept most people indoors early on Friday, officials said. The polling for 33 DDC seats -- 16 in Kashmir and 17 in Jammu division -- began at 7 am but little enthusiasm was seen at the polling stations in the valley, the officials said.

  • Second phase of panchayat by-elections in JK record over 52 pc voter turnout

    Dec 02, 2020

    Srinagar, Dec 2: The second phase of by-elections to vacant seats of panchayat level bodies in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed more than 52 per cent voter turnout, State Election Commissioner (SEC) K K Sharma said on Wednesday. The polling was held on Tuesday along with the second phase of the District Development Council polls but the figures were released on Wednesday. Sharma said 65.

  • Slight improvement in min temperature in Kashmir; weather to remain dry till Dec 6

    Dec 02, 2020

    Srinagar: The famous ski-resort of Gulmarg was the only place in Kashmir which experienced a sub-zero night even as there was an improvement in the minimum temperature across the Valley, officials said. The weather is expected to remain dry till December 6 in Kashmir, they added. Gulmarg, in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, was the only place in the valley where the mercury stayed below the freezing point at a low of minus 1.

  • Voting underway in 2nd phase of DDC polls in JK

    Dec 01, 2020

    Srinagar, Dec 1: Polling got underway Tuesday morning in the second phase of District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir amid chilly conditions and tight security arrangements, officials said here. "Polling began at 7.00 am. Initial reports suggest that only a few people have so far turned out at polling stations due to early morning winter chill," an official said here.

  • Cold conditions prevail in J-K; Gulmarg shivers at -5.6 deg C

    Nov 29, 2020

    Jammu: Cold weather conditions prevailed in most parts of Jammu and Kashmir with Gulmarg tourist resort in the Valley being the coldest place at minus 5.6 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said. It has predicted dry weather in the union territory till December 4. Kashmir experienced sub-zero night temperatures as the mercury settled several degrees below the freezing point, a MeT department official said.

  • Excitement overtakes COVID precautions at some JK polling stations

    Nov 28, 2020

    Ganderbal, Nov 28: COVID guidelines were flouted at some polling stations in the valley and excitement overtook precautions as enthusiastic voters jostled with each other to cast their ballot in the first elections in Jammu and Kashmir after its reorganisation last year. Authorities had said necessary COVID measures, including the use of masks and social distancing, have been put in place for ensuring safe polls.

  • Sub-zero temp at several places in Kashmir, Pahalgam coldest at minus 6.5 deg C

    Nov 28, 2020

    Srinagar: Kashmir experienced dry but cold weather with Pahalgam tourist resort in Anantnag district being the coldest recorded place in the Union Territory at minus 6.5 degrees Celsius, the Meteorological Department said. A MeT Department official said while the day temperature was almost around the normal for this part of the season at most of the places, the minimum settled several degrees below the normal at many places.

  • 'Mumkin': Youth livelihood programme launched in J-K

    Nov 28, 2020

    Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha launched a youth livelihood programme 'Mumkin' by distributing subsidized small commercial vehicles among 10 young beneficiaries across the Union Territory.

  • JK all set for first polls post Article 370 abrogation, reorganisation

    Nov 27, 2020

    Srinagar/Jammu, Nov 27: Jammu and Kashmir are all set to witness its first elections since being reorganised as a union territory last year with the maiden District Development Council (DDC) polls beginning on Saturday, officials said. They said by-elections to 12,153 panchayat constituencies are also taking place along with the DDC polls. Out of these, 11,814 are in the Kashmir valley and the rest 339 in Jammu.

  • PDP's Waheed Parra remanded to 15-day NIA custody

    Nov 27, 2020

    Jammu, Nov 27: PDP leader Waheed Parra was remanded to 15 days of National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody on Friday following his arrest earlier this week for allegedly conspiring with Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists to get their support during the 2019 parliamentary elections.

  • Mehbooba Mufti, daughter allegedly put under house arrest; NC slams J&K admin

    Nov 27, 2020

    Srinagar, Nov 27: PDP president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija on Friday claimed that they had been detained at their residence to prevent them from visiting the house of arrested party leader Waheed Ur Rehman Parra in Pulwama in South Kashmir.

  • Waheed Parra to be produced before NIA court in Jammu on Friday

    Nov 27, 2020

    New Delhi: PDP youth wing president Waheed ur Rehman Parra, arrested by the National Investigation Agency for allegedly conspiring with Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists to get their support during the 2019 parliamentary elections, will be produced before NIA court in Jammu on November 27, officials said. Parra was produced in a Delhi court which gave a transit remand to produce him in Jammu, the officials said.

  • NC, PDP owe apology to people for often changing political goalposts: Bukhari

    Nov 27, 2020

    Tangmarg (J-K): Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said the National Conference and the PDP owe an apology to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their age-old gimmicks and frequently changing political goalposts to woo the electorate. The Jammu and Kashmir Apni party is contesting the first-ever elections in the union territory after its formation last year.

  • Suspected poacher held in Pulwama

    Nov 27, 2020

    Srinagar: A man was arrested for allegedly poaching migratory birds in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police spokesperson said here. He said the police received a complaint regarding the poaching of migratory birds in Meej area of Pampore in the south Kashmir district.

  • Constitution Day-2020 celebrated at Div Com office Kashmir

    Nov 26, 2020

    SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 26: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole today held a pledge ceremony in his office to celebrate Constitution Day 2020 also known as Samvidhan Divas. This day is being celebrated every year on the 26th of November in the country. On this day Dr B R Ambedkar, the Author of the Constitution is remembered. On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India formally adopted the Constitution of India.

  • Militant Attack In Kashmir, Two Security Personnel's Martyred

    Nov 26, 2020

    Srinagar, Nov 26: Two security force personnel were killed in a militant attack on a quick reaction team (QRT) at Parimpora on the outskirts of the city on Thursday, police said. The ultras opened fire on the security forces at Khushipora in Parimpora area, a police official said. Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down the assailants, he said.

  • Mattu returns as SMC mayor less than 6 months after he was ousted from post

    Nov 25, 2020

    Srinagar: Junaid Azim Mattu returned as the mayor of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Wednesday, less than six months after he was ousted from the office through a no-confidence motion. Mattu, who does not have any known party affiliation currently, defeated Sheikh Imran, a former deputy mayor who was removed from office last year through a no-confidence motion. Imran also did not represent any party in the mayoral polls.

  • Kashmiri leaders condole death of Ahmed Patel

    Nov 25, 2020

    Srinagar, Nov 25: National Conference leaders Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday condoled the demise of senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel. Mufti said Patel was a humble, kind and gracious person. Saddened to hear about Ahmad Bhai's demise. He was humble, kind & a gracious person. May Allah Subhana Taa'la grant him Jannat.

  • Suspected drug peddlers arrested in J-K

    Nov 25, 2020

    Srinagar, Nov 25: Police have arrested eight suspected drug peddlers in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered contraband substance from their possession. During the intervening night of 24 and 25 November, officers at a checkpoint established at Dalwach crossing in Qazigund area of Kulgam intercepted two vehicles with eight persons on board, a police spokesman said on Wednesday.

  • 1537 MFPUs coming up in Horticulture sector

    Nov 24, 2020

    SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 24: An officers’ meeting of Horticulture Department was held here today to discuss in detail the execution of various schemes offered by the department including Formalization of Micro Food Processing Units, One District One Product, Operation Green, Cold Storage, development of nurseries and formation of FPOs.

  • 190 Nomination forms received for phase-V in Kupwara

    Nov 24, 2020

    KUPWARA, NOVEMBER 24: According to the District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO), Kupwara, Anshul Garg a total of 190 nomination forms have been received for phase fifth of upcoming District Development Council (DDC) and Panchayat by-election in the district. As per the details, 36 nomination forms have been received for 02 District Development Council (DDC) constituencies viz.

  • FD Kupwara conducts draw of lots under PMMSY

    Nov 24, 2020

    KUPWARA, NOVEMBER 24: Fisheries Department, Kupwara today conducted a draw of lots for selection of 20 fishermen to be covered under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampadha Yojna (PMMSY) scheme for providing financial assistance to construct low-cost houses.

  • Polling station locations for Phase-II notified in Kupwara

    Nov 24, 2020

    KUPWARA, NOVEMBER 24: District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO), Kupwara, Anshul Garg today notified polling station locations for phase second of upcoming District Development Council (DDC) constituencies of Ramhaal and Reddi Chowkibal. Besides, the polling station locations for panchayat by-election were also notified on the occasion. The DPEO made the details public for information of all political parties, contesting candidates and the general public.

  • DDC, Anantnag chairs DLRCC Meet

    Nov 24, 2020

    ANANTNAG NOVEMBER 24: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Anantnag, Mr K. K. Sidha, who is also Chairman District Level Review Cum Consultative Committee (DLRCC), today, chaired a meeting of the Committee convened to review the performance of banks and line departments for the 2nd quarter ending September 2020 under District Credit Action Plan (DCAP) 2020-21, in DC Office Complex Anantnag.

  • Snowfall, rains in Kashmir valley for second day

    Nov 24, 2020

    Srinagar, Nov 24: Many places in Kashmir received intermittent snowfall and rains for the second day on Tuesday, even as the weather office said the wet spell is likely to continue. Most of the higher reaches of the valley received moderate to heavy snowfall over the past 36 hours, while many areas in the plains experienced light snowfall and rains, a MET official said.

  • DDC polls: Farooq Abdullah urges people to vote for PAGD

    Nov 24, 2020

    Srinagar, Nov 24: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to vote for the candidates of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) in the District Development Council (DDC) polls beginning on Saturday.

  • NIA questions PDP youth wing president Waheed Parra

    Nov 24, 2020

    New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) questioned PDP's youth wing president Waheed Parra in connection with a case related to separatism in Jammu and Kashmir. Parra, who recently filed his nomination form for the upcoming District Development Council elections in the Union Territory, appeared before the NIA at its headquarters here.

  • Snow, landslides lead to closure of Jammu-Srinagar NH

    Nov 23, 2020

    Jammu, Nov 23: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed for traffic on Monday due to fresh snowfall and landslides in Ramban district, officials said. Over 300 vehicles have been stranded due to the closure of the highway. The 270-km highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was blocked by a landslide in Ramban district, they said.

  • Kashmir Valley receives season's first snowfall

    Nov 23, 2020

    Srinagar, Nov 23: Most of the plain areas in Kashmir experienced the season's first snowfall on Monday, even as the higher reaches witnessed heavy precipitation, leading to the closure of Srinagar-Leh road which connects the valley with Ladakh, officials said here.

  • Article 370 not there now, it will never be: Shahnawaz Hussain

    Nov 23, 2020

    Srinagar: The BJP said that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was buried by Parliament following proper procedures of law and expressed hope that it will not be restored by the Supreme Court. Several mainstream parties from Jammu and Kashmir have challenged in the Supreme Court the Centre's August 5, 2019 decision to withdraw Article 370 and also divide the state into two union territories.

  • Security being used as a pretext to impede and customize democracy in J&K: Abdullah

    Nov 21, 2020

    Srinagar, Nov 21: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and president of newly cobbled up People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) Farooq Abdullah on Saturday objected to the treatment meted out to the amalgam candidates, saying security is being used as a pretext to impede and customize democracy in the Union territory.

  • Mehbooba claims she was prevented from visiting area in Pulwama

    Nov 21, 2020

    Srinagar, Nov 21: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday claimed that she was stopped by the police from visiting Rambiara Nalla in Pulwama district of south Kashmir. She claimed that sand extraction through illegal tenders was being carried out in the area and lashed out at the administration alleging that Jammu and Kashmir have been turned into an open-air prison.

  • Mega traffic awareness programme held at SKICC

    Nov 21, 2020

    SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 21: Srinagar Smart City Ltd, today, organized a Mega Traffic Awareness cum Road Safety Workshop at SKICC, inaugurated by Judge, High Court of J&K, Justice Ali Mohammad Magray.

  • Sarmad Hafiz inaugurates Tourism Deptt's 2 day Ethnic Food festival

    Nov 21, 2020

    SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 21: The two day Ethnic Food Craft Festival organized by the Department of Tourism kick started here today with around 50 women participants attending. The event was inaugurated by Secretary, Tourism, Culture & Youth Services & Sports, Sarmad Hafiz.

  • Workshop on "Implementation Strategy of the Research and Innovations Framework" held at SP College

    Nov 21, 2020

    SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 21: Commissioner Secretary Higher Education Department, Talat Parvez Rohella today inaugurated a day long workshop on the theme, “Implementation Strategy of the Research & Innovations Framework” at SP College here. The workshop was organized by the Department of Higher Education in collaboration with S. P. College Srinagar. Director Colleges, Prof. M. Y. Peerzada; Nodal Principal Kashmir Division Colleges, Prof.

  • NC seeks deferment of SMC Mayor election

    Nov 21, 2020

    Srinagar: The NC filed a petition before the chief electoral officer (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir seeking deferment of the election for the Mayor of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). Challenging the notification for holding the election, the National Conference termed it as a brazen violation of the model code of conduct as the by-elections to the four vacant seats of the corporation were about to commence.

  • Modi-led govt will rid J-K of 'corruption of clan': Naqvi

    Nov 20, 2020

    Srinagar, Nov 20: Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said that the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will rid Jammu and Kashmir of the "corruption of clan". He said that the Union territory has been moving forward on the path of inclusive development by demolishing the "web of dynasty".

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