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11.07 lakh votes cast as Udhampur-Doda seat records 68.27 pc turnout in peaceful Phase-I...
Fate of 12 candidates including Union Minister, ex MP, Minister sealed in EVMs
Kathua-SC segment tops in voting percentage, Banihal at bottom
Sanjeev Pargal
JAMMU, Apr 19:...
Despite heavy downpour, lot of enthusiasm among voters in border, Kandi belt
‘We voted for peace, development’
Avtar Bhat
KATHUA, Apr 19: Despite inclement weather and heavy downpour, lot of enthusiasm was seen among the people in border...
Altaf has Rs 17 cr worth assets, Mehbooba Rs 75 lakhs
No BJP candidate in fray in Anantnag
Fayaz Bukhari
Srinagar, Apr 19: People's Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference (NC) leader Mian Altaf are...
Centenarians, first-time voters show identical commitment to democracy
Rains fail to dampen spirit of voters
Nishikant Khajuria
UDHAMPUR, Apr 19: Despite torrential rain, enthusiastic people from all walks of life and age groups, including...
NH blocked after rain, landslides; flood damages bridge in Poonch
Snowfall on hills, one dies in house collapse
Gopal Sharma
JAMMU/ SRINAGAR, Jan 19: The busy Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed after rain and landslides in...
Newly-wed couples clad in wedding costumes cast votes
Display love for democracy
Govind Sharma
JAMMU, Apr 19: Exhibiting their love for democracy and civic duty, several newly married couples cast their votes at different...
Political bigwigs grapple in battle of ballot while hamlet of ‘deaf and dumb’ steals...
‘Provide facilities to our village else we will boycott future elections’
Sanjeev K Sharma
JAMMU, Apr 19: As the seven phase general elections in the country...
Nalin appointed NSG chief
NEW DELHI, Apr 19:
Senior IPS officer Nalin Prabhat has been appointed as the chief of National Security Guard (NSG), the country's counter-terrorism force, according...
23 Incharge ACFs, DCFs promoted
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 19: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has regularized/promoted 23 Incharge Assistant Conservator of Forests and I/C Deputy Conservator of Forests...
Punjab’s Baldev 1st outsider to contest polls in JK
SRINAGAR, Apr 19:
Punjab resident Baldev Kumar has become the first person from outside Jammu and Kashmir to contest Lok Sabha polls in the Union...
Shantmanu’s Central deputation extended
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 19: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved extension in Central deputation tenure of Shantmanu, an IAS officer of...
GAD seeks EC nod for hike in DA
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 19: The General Administration Department (GAD) has written to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) J&K seeking permission from the Election Commission...
Over 60% turnout in Phase I
NEW DELHI, Apr 19:
A voter turnout of over 60 per cent was recorded in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 102 seats...
EVMs 100 pc safe: CEC
NEW DELHI, Apr 19:
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday dismissed apprehensions about Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and assured people that their vote was...