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.   […]