Jammu and Kashmir

69% Of 598 Wards Did Not Require Polling In Kashmir Local Body Elections

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 17, 2018

The just-concluded urban local body elections in Kashmir witnessed poor voter turnout but these polls will perhaps be remembered for the dearth of contestants as 69 per cent of 598 wards in the valley did not require any polling.

Rajnath Singh's Advice To Security Forces On How To Deal With Pakistan

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 17, 2018

Accusing Pakistan of trying to destablise India by sending terrorists across the border, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have been asked not to fire first, but to retaliate without counting the bullets, if provoked.

AMU Revokes Suspension Of 2 Students From Kashmir

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 16, 2018

Aligarh Muslim University on Tuesday revoked the suspension of two students from Jammu and Kashmir, saying "no credible evidence" of their participation in any "unlawful assembly" in the varsity campus was found.

In Jammu And Kashmir Civic Polls "Not A Bird Was Harmed," Says Governor

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 16, 2018

"Not a bird was harmed" and the civic elections were conducted peacefully, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said today.

Kashmir Local Body Elections Peaceful But Record Lowest Voting Ever

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Tuesday October 16, 2018

Once again Kashmir observed a near-total boycott of elections in the valley. But for the first time in recent memory, the boycott was civil and peaceful. There was not a single incident of poll-related violence during the fourth and final phase Urban Local Bodies elections today.

As Kashmiri Students Protest At AMU, Governor Speaks With HRD Minister

Cities | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 16, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik today asked Minister for Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar to ensure that education of Kashmiri students at the Aligarh Muslim University or AMU are not disrupted.

Local Body Polls: 1.8% Voting In Srinagar, 6.2% In Ganderbal Till 10 AM

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 16, 2018

Continuing the trend of low voter turnout, only 1.8 per cent of electorate cast their votes in the first four hours of polling in Kashmir during the fourth and final phase of urban bodies elections in the state on Tuesday, officials said.

Terrorist Attacks CRPF Camp In Jammu And Kashmir, 2 Soldiers Injured

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday October 16, 2018

Two soldiers were injured after a terrorist attacked a CRPF camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama last night. The terrorist attacked the sentry post of the CRPF camp in Kakapura, an official said.

Last Phase Of Jammu And Kashmir Civic Body Polls Today

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Tuesday October 16, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir is voting today in the fourth and final phase of civic polls, amid an election boycott by regional parties. While polling was originally scheduled to take place for 132 municipal wards, only 37 wards will now vote due to the boycott.

"No Road, No Vote": Jammu Village Voters' Call Ahead Of Civic Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 15, 2018

Ahead of the nine-phased panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir from November 17, residents of Hanga-Noori panchayat in Doda district have launched 'no road, no vote' campaign, as part of which they will not exercise their franchise, if their road complaints are not addressed.

Mehbooba Mufti Says Mannan Wani "Victim", Backs Sedition-Accused Students

India News | Reported by Nazir Masoodi | Monday October 15, 2018

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today came out in support of three Kashmiri students of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) charged with sedition for trying to hold a prayer meeting for research scholar-turned-terrorist Mannan Wani, who was killed in an encounter with security forces last week. She also described Wani as a "victi...

55-Year-Old Man Dies After He Falls From Hillock In Jammu And Kashmir

Jammu News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 15, 2018

A 55-year-old man died after falling from a hillock in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said today.

Young People Important Stakeholders In Peace Process: Satya Pal Malik

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 14, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday said the youth were the most important stakeholders in the peace process and it was essential to engage them regularly and effectively.

Discussed Student Safety With UP Government: Jammu and Kashmir Governor

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 14, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday said his administration had taken up the matter related to the safety of Kashmiri students at Aligarh Muslim University students with the Uttar Pradesh government.

Kashmiri Students Are Being Targeted In AMU: Jammu And Kashmir Legislator

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 14, 2018

Langate MLA Sheikh Abdul Rasheed was detained today for taking out a protest march in "solidarity" with Kashmiri students of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) who were booked on sedition charges.