Udhampur Lok Sabha seat registers 43.11 % voter turnout at 1 Pm
Udhampur: The Udhampur constituency has registered a voter turnout of over 43 percent at 1 pm as it went to polls in the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls on Friday. An official told that at 1 pm a voter turnout of 43.11 % was registered in the Udhampur constituency, while the polling […]
5 injured as vehicle skids off road on Zojila Pass in Ganderbal
Ganderbal: At least five persons were injured in a road accident at Zojila pass in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Friday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the accident took place near Pani Nallah when a vehicle skidded off the road and fell down into a deep gorge. He […]
BJP leader Jitendra Singh arrives at polling booth in J-K’s Kathua to cast vote
Kathua: Union Minister and Udhampur constituency BJP candidate Dr Jitendra Singh arrives at a polling booth in Kathua to cast his vote. Union Minister Jitendra Singh is fighting against Congress’ Choudhary Lal Singh for the Udhampur Lok Sabha seat. Congress candidate from Udhampur, Chaudhary Lal Singh, also casts his vote for the first phase of […]
Sajad Lone ridicules former CM Omar Abdullah for ‘good’, ‘bad’ politics
Srinagar: J&K Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone on Friday ridiculed former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his ‘good’ and ‘bad’ political remarks. Lone highlighted the hypocrisy within the NC and their shifting alliances and differing perspectives depending on their position of power. Lone addressed the notion of “Good BJP” and “Bad BJP,” drawing […]
Court grants time to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to file response to ED’s reply
New Delhi: The Rouse Avenue court on Friday granted time to the counsel for Arvind Kejriwal to file rejoinder on the reply of Enforcement Directorate (ED). Senior advocate appearing for Kejriwal said that they could not take instructions as he has been arrested by the ED. The agency has already filed a reply on Kejriwal’s […]
Traffic movement halted on Jammu-Srinagar highway after landslide
Srinagar: Authorities on Friday stopped traffic movement after landslide hit Gangroo area on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The officials of the Traffic Department stated that movement of vehicles was stopped after a landslide hit Gangroo area on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44). They said men and machinery have been pressed into service for road clearance and urged […]
Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency 22.60% voter turnout recorded until 11 AM
Udhampur: In the ongoing elections in the Udhampur parliamentary constituency, voter turnout has been mixed, with an overall participation rate of 22.60% recorded until 11 AM. Across the various segments within the constituency, participation levels have varied, reflecting differing levels of electoral engagement among voters. The highest voter turnout thus far has been observed in […]
Iran’s Isfahan “completely calm and secure,” says state media report hours after strikes
Tehran [Iran], Apr: The Central city of Isfahan is “completely calm and secure”, Al Jazeera reported citing the country’s Mehr News Agency on Friday, hours after explosions were reported near the city’s airport. “People are going on with their normal lives,” according to the live television report, which showed the early morning traffic in the […]
First-timers, newlyweds among early voters in Udhampur Lok Sabha seat
Udhampur/Jammu: Accompanied by his friends dressed in traditional attires, a groom decked up in sherwani and colourful headgear was among the first to cast his vote at a polling booth in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur as the first phase of the Lok Sabha election began Friday. Polling started at 7 am amid inclement weather conditions […]
Rains continue as temperature drops in J&K
Srinagar: Rains continued in Jammu and Kashmir with Gulmarg receiving highest precipitation during the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. A meteorological department official here told GNS till 0830 hours this morning, Srinagar received 6.6mm of rain, Qazigund 2.7mm, Pahalgam 19.3mm, Kupwara 18.7mm, Kokernag 44.8mm, Gulmarg 28.2mm, Jammu 7.2mm, Banihal 18.2mm, Batote 8.4mm Katra […]