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  Srinagar, August 27: Following the path of jailed politician Er Rashid, Sarjan Barkati, famously known as “Azadi Chacha,” will contest the upcoming assembly elections from behind bars. Barkati’s daughter has taken the initiative to file his nomination form and is expected to lead the campaign in support of her…

Srinagar,26 Aug: National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on Monday called for a relook at travel advisories for Jammu and Kashmir to ease restrictions over visiting the union territory.Abdullah raised the issue at a meeting with US diplomats at his residence here.”US diplomats called on National Conference Vice President…

SHOPIAN, AUGUST 26: In view of the General Elections to Legislative Assembly 2024, the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) and District Election Control Room (DECR) have been established at Shopian as mandated by the Election Commission of India(ECI), marking a significant step to ensure a transparent and fair electoral…

Srinagar,26 August: The APSCC has decided to contest assembly elections from three seats of Kashmir valley. The committee has decided to field S Pushvinder Singh from Tral in Pulwama district while as the candidates from Central Shalteng in Srinagar and Baramulla will be announced later on.In a statement APSCC Chairman…

Srinagar, Aug 26: The National Conference (NC) and Congress have formalized a pre-poll alliance for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, announcing a seat-sharing arrangement. According to the agreement, the NC will field candidates in 51 constituencies, while the Congress will contest 32 seats. In a joint press conference…

  Srinagar, Aug 26: A mother and her two children are feared to have been swept away following a devastating cloudburst that struck the Rajgarh tehsil in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, has caused widespread destruction in the area. The…

  Anantnag, Aug 26: BJP National Executive Member and senior party leader Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi handed over mandate letters to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates from South Kashmir in a notable event held at the BJP office in Anantnag today. She was accompanied by former MLC and senior…

  Srinagar, Aug 26: The Congress and the National Conference (NC) are likely heading for friendly contests in nearly a dozen seats in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, as a consensus over a pre-poll alliance remains elusive. With just one day left for filing nominations for the first…

  Srinagar, Aug 26: Gazanfar Ali, the former Commissioner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), has announced his decision to contest the upcoming Assembly elections as an independent candidate. Ali, who is widely recognized for his dedication, integrity, and efficiency, has held several senior positions throughout his distinguished career. His roles…

  SRINAGAR, Aug 26: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the formation of five new districts within the Union Territory of Ladakh, aiming to improve administrative efficiency and bring government services closer to the local population. The newly established districts—Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang—are expected to bolster…