Foreign diplomats make surprise landing in Kashmir amid polls, ‘Our purpose to observe polling, see how democracy works on ground’

  Srinagar: A 15-member foreign delegation made a surprise landing in Kashmir on a day when the second phase of the polling is in full swing for 26 Assembly constituencies of the UT. The diplomats stated that their purpose is to “observe polling and to see how democracy is working on ground.” The high-level delegation […]

J&K records over 24% voter turnout till 11 am in second phase

        Srinagar: Jammu and. Kashmir has recorded over 24 per cent voter turnout till 11 am in the second phase of assembly election, officials said. An official said  24.10 per cent voter turnout has been recorded in all 26 assembly constituencies across six districts of J&K.   First phase of polls was […]

Appeal to all J&K voters to cast their vote: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to voters in Jammu and Kashmir to use their franchise as the second round of polling in the Union Territory began.   “I appeal to all voters that they must cast their votes and play an important role in strengthening democracy,” Modi said while greeting the […]

J&K Polls: Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah cast vote in Srinagar

        Srinagar,:National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah and vice president Omar Abdullah along with his two sons castes their votes atRam Munshi polling booth in Srinagar.   Speaking with reporters, Omar Abudllah  said every candidate of any political party contests election to win it and that NC has the same expectation.   […]

Two People Killed in Road Accident In Reasi

      Jammu,:Two people including it’s driver was killed after a vehicle fell into gorge in Nala at Tukson Jabara Mohre area of Reasi district on Tuesday.   Official said  that a election duty bound vehicle (Sumo) bearing registration number JK11A-3907 lost its control and fell into deep gorge resulting instant death to Two […]

Lethpora terror attack accused dies of cardiac arrest in Jammu

    JAMMU,- An accused in the Lethpora terror attack has died of cardiac arrest in government medical college Jammu late last night, officials said.   An official said that the accused identified as Bilal Ahmad Kuchay son of Ghulam Nabi Kuchay of of Pulwama was lodged in jail in Jammu division and was unwell […]