RAJOURI AND BARAMULLA DISTRICT
Sat phones, special runners and more... all in place for polls in Anantnag-Rajouri
Elections in the last of the five seats in Jammu and Kashmir take place against the backdrop of four terror incidents, including one that claimed the life of an Indian Air Force soldier and a former BJP sarpanch.
2024 J&K Lok Sabha Elections: After bumper voting in Srinagar and Baramulla, Anantnag-Rajouri in focus
In absence of a BJP candidate, it is expected that a majority of the Pahari vote may go in favour of Mufti. While a large section of tribal population, including some Paharis, support Altaf of NC for his spiritual influence over the community, a deepening wedge between Paharis and Gujjar-Bakarwal is likely to make many Paharis to vote against Altaf. The Gujjar-Bakarwal community had protested against the government decision of giving reservation to Paharis.
J&K: Over 500 centenarians among 17 lakh voters in Baramulla to decide fate of Omar, Sajad Lone
Over 500 centenarians are part of the 17.37 lakh voters in the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir. The election features Omar Abdullah, Sajad Lone, and Awami Ittehad Party's Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Engineer Rashid.
Section 144 imposed in Pulwama, workers being detained: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti criticizes Section 144 in Pulwama, accuses ECI of bias, mentions Azam Khan's detention and proxy groups. Recalls Vajpayee's speech on free elections, discusses Jammu and Kashmir's Lok Sabha seats.
Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti ask EC not to postpone polls in Anantnag-Rajouri LS seat
Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti urge the Election Commission not to postpone polls in the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, citing concerns over adverse weather conditions. They criticize certain parties seeking postponement, emphasizing readiness to navigate alternative routes for campaigning. Mehbooba warns against eroding public trust in elections and alleges attempts to manipulate the electoral process.
Lok Sabha polls: Former J-K CM Ghulam Nabi Azad to contest from Anantnag-Rajouri constituency
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad will run in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency under the banner of his party, the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), formed after his departure from the Congress in August 2022. Political analysts believe Azad, with a strong support base in areas like Doda, Kishtwar, Baderwah, and Poonch, may influence opposition party votes
Movement of suspected militants: Search operation launched in Rajouri-Poonch forest
The search operation comes close on the heels of the recent operation on November 23 in Gulabgarh forest area of Rajouri in which five Army men, including two captains, and two militants, including a Lashkar-e-Taiba commander named Quari, were killed. Officials said Quari was known to be the mastermind behind the Dangri incident in January, in which seven civilians were killed and 11 others injured. They said he was instrumental in the "revival of terrorism" in the Rajouri-Poonch range.
Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah question bail to army officer convicted of killing 3 civilians in Shopian
The three men hailing from Rajouri district of Jammu region -- Imtiyaz Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammed Ibrar -- were killed in a remote hilly village in Shopian district on July 18, 2020 and labelled as "terrorists". National Conference leader Abdullah said on Tuesday, "We are reminded repeatedly by the Centre that our blood is cheap, that there is no value of our blood. When our people get killed, no body is bothered."
J-K: NIA raids seven districts in Pakistan-backed terrorist conspiracy case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at 15 locations in Jammu and Kashmir's seven districts in the Pakistan-backed terrorist conspiracy case. The Central anti-terror agency officials carried out the search operation at four places in Anantnag, three in Shopian, two each in Budgam, Srinagar and Poonch, and one each in Baramulla and Rajouri districts in the Union Territory.
Avalanche warnings in 12 districts of J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday issued avalanche warnings in 12 districts of the Union Territory with a specific 'high danger' warning in the frontier district of Kupwara along the Line of Control in northern Kashmir.
Avalanches hit Gurez, Sonmarg in J-K; warning issued for 12 districts
"Avalanche with high danger level is likely to occur above 2,000 metres of Kupwara district in the next 24 hours. Avalanche with medium danger level is likely to occur above 2,000 metres over Bandipora, Baramulla, Doda, Ganderbal, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban and Reasi districts in the next 24 hours," SDMA officials said.
Thousands throng Amit Shah rally in J&K's Baramulla, welcome announcement on reservation
The home minister had on Tuesday announced that the Gujjar, Bakerwal and Pahari communities in the Union territory will get reservation benefits in accordance with the recommendations of the Justice Sharma Commission. "Our forefathers struggled for this. The announcement has brought a wave of happiness. But we want the home minister to implement this decision sooner," Ahmad said. A large number of women were also present at the rally and sought their grievances to be addressed.
Nearly 41% votes polled till 1 pm in final phase of J&K DDC polls
The voting started at 7 am and concluded at 2 pm, began on a dull note at various polling stations due to early morning chill as most parts of Kashmir are reeling under sub-zero temperature.
Jammu and Kashmir DDC polls: Over 43 percent votes polled till 1 pm
Bandipora district of north Kashmir recorded the highest of 49.78% polling in the Valley, while Rajouri district of Jammu region polled the highest of 64.54% votes across J&K till 1 pm.
Jammu and Kashmir records over 41 per cent voter turnout till 1 pm in 4th phase of DDC polls
As per the figures given by the office of State Election Commissioner, in Kashmir division, Kupwara recorded a voting percentage of 28.77, Bandipora 44.82, Baramulla 37.40, Ganderbal 43.45, Budgam 36.36, Pulwama 5.66, Shopian 1.76, Kulgam 6.59 and Anantnag 23.63 till 1 pm.
DDC polls: J&K records 40.31 per cent polling till 1 pm
According to the figures provided by the office of the State Election Commissioner, in Kashmir Division, Kupwara recorded 34.44 per cent voting till 1 pm, Baramulla 24.69 per cent, Ganderbal 39.05 per cent, Srinagar 28.41 per cent, Budgam 37.72 per cent, Pulwama 6.96 per cent, Shopian 13.08 per cent, Kulgam 24.34 per cent and Anantnag 28.13 per cent.
Indian Army jawan killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in J-K's Rajouri sector
On Wednesday, an Army porter was killed in an unprovoked ceasefire violation initiated by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla by firing mortars and other weapons, according to Chinar Corps, Indian Army.
Pakistan trying to push militants into J-K under cover of ceasefire violations: Police chief
"Efforts are also being made in Kupwara and Baramulla to push more terrorists into this side under the garb of ceasefire violations. The Army is foiling these efforts there," Singh told reporters on the sidelines of the wreath-laying ceremony of a CRPF jawan here.
J&K border residents hit by double whammy of coronavirus, Pakistan shelling
For the last month, Pakistan has targeted villages and army posts along the LoC and IB in the union territory killing and injuring several people besides damaging more than two dozen houses. While several attempts were made by infiltrators in the last few days to enter India along the LoC in Kupwara, Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu region with Pakistani army providing cover fire to them.
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