Year: 2024

Congress Candidate Jailed for 5 Months Over 2012 Code Violation

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Congress Candidate Jailed for 5 Months Over 2012 Code Violation

A court in Uttar Pradesh has convicted Congress candidate from Banihal and former Jammu and Kashmir chief Vikar Rasool Wani to five months’ imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 on him for violating the model code of conduct (MCC) during the 2012 Assembly elections in the state. The conviction came as a shock to the Congress party, which is banking on Wani, who is a two-time MLA from the Banihal seat. Banihal is one of the five constituencies in J&K, where the NC and Congress will have a…

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What Was Given Up: Omar Abdullah on National Conference’s ‘Sacrifices’ for Congress Alliance

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What Was Given Up: Omar Abdullah on National Conference’s 'Sacrifices' for Congress Alliance

J&K elections: As per the seat-sharing formula between the two parties, the National Conference will contest 51 seats while Congress will fight on 32 Jammu and Kashmir National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Friday revealed what transpired during pre-poll alliance talks with the Congress for the upcoming assembly election. Addressing a rally at the party’s headquarters in Srinagar, the former chief minister said that the election is a fight for the entire J&K. “If we have to undo the wrongs done to us, it will not only benefit us, but…

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‘A Good Step, But…’: Omar Abdullah’s Take on Banned Group Members Contesting J&K Elections

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‘A Good Step, But...’: Omar Abdullah’s Take on Banned Group Members Contesting J&K Elections

Assembly polls are being held in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Friday said it is a “good thing” that Jamaat-e-Islami leaders are participating in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir elections but fired a salvo at the banned group. While welcoming their participation into active politics, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir said that they would have to explain to the people of the union territory “why so much blood was in their hands”. “It’s…

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Jammu & Kashmir Witnesses Unprecedented Judiciary Reshuffle with Transfer of 102 Judges

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Jammu & Kashmir Witnesses Unprecedented Judiciary Reshuffle with Transfer of 102 Judges

Srinagar: The High Court of J&K and Ladakh on Thursday ordered transfer of 102 judicial officers including 57 district judges in Jammu and Kashmir. According to an order by Registrar General, Sanjay Parihar, Principal District & Sessions Judge (PDSJ), Jammu has been transferred and posted as Member J&K Special Tribunal, Jammu on deputation. Yash Paul Bourney has been posted as PDSJ, Jammu; Jaffer Hussain Beg has been posted as PDSJ Srinagar; Ashok Kumar as Member, J&K Special Tribunal, Srinagar on deputation; Ravinder Nath Wattal as PDSJ, Samba; Jawad Ahmad as…

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Dynasty Politics: 5 Kin of Top Kashmir Leaders Secure Election Tickets

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Dynasty Politics: 5 Kin of Top Kashmir Leaders Secure Election Tickets

Srinagar, 30 Aug 2024:  The National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party- the two main regional political parties- have fielded at least five candidates who are kith and kin of senior politicians. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has given mandate to Iltija Mufti, daughter of former Chief Minister and party president whereas National Conference has given mandate to four such sons of former ministers who will contest to get elected to the Legislative Assembly. From NC, Mehar Ali, son of Member Parliament (MP) from Anantnag-Rajouri seat Mian Altaf, has got the mandate…

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Lost in Time: The Forgotten Mughal Marvel of Aliabad Sarai

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Lost in Time: The Forgotten Mughal Marvel of Aliabad Sarai

A Forgotten Mughal Marvel: The Haunting Beauty of Aliabad Sarai By: Javid Amin A Glimpse into the Past : Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of South Kashmir, along the historic Mughal Road, lies a forgotten gem – the Aliabad Sarai. This ancient halting station, once a bustling hub of travelers and traders during the Mughal Empire, now stands as a silent sentinel, its walls etched with the tales of a bygone era. A Journey Through Time: The History of Aliabad Sarai The origins of Aliabad Sarai can be traced back to…

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Jailed J&K Cleric’s Nomination Rejected Over Missing Oath Certificate

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Jailed J&K Cleric’s Nomination Rejected Over Missing Oath Certificate

The authorities said the nomination was rejected owing to non-submission of the oath certificate under section 16 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 As more political voices rally behind jailed separatist cleric Sarjan Barkati for his decision to fight assembly elections, the Jammu and Kashmir election authorities said Barkati’s nomination was rejected as he did not submit an oath certificate signed by superintendent of Central Jail, Srinagar. The nomination papers of Sarjan Ahmad Wagay alias Barkati, known for his pro-Azadi stance and speeches, were among those rejected by…

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Election Integrity: Rs 5.71 Crore in Cash, Drugs, Liquor Seized in J&K

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Election Integrity: Rs 5.71 Crore in Cash, Drugs, Liquor Seized in J&K

Srinagar, Aug 29: In the 12-days since the implementation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) across J&K ahead of Assembly elections, the authorities say they have seized 5.71 crore worth of cash and other material including drugs and liquor. The cash and other items, the authorities said, were meant to be given as freebies to influence voters during the upcoming polls. “From the date of announcement of General Election to Legislative Assembly of J&K by Election Commission of India, Rs 5.71 crores worth drugs, cash and liquor have been seized…

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Jammu BJP Turmoil: Party Chief Dials Disgruntled Leaders

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Jammu BJP Turmoil: Party Chief Dials Disgruntled Leaders

BJP chief JP Nadda is learnt to have spoken to some of the senior leaders in the party’s J&K unit who are said to be upset over not getting ticket for the Assembly elections. He reportedly called up former deputy CMs Nirmal Singh and Kavinder Gupta, and UT chief Ravinder Raina. The party had not named any of these leaders in the candidate list announced so far. Earlier in the day, other senior party leaders also tried reconciliation between former MLA Baldev Raj Sharma and Reasi district chief Rohit Dubey.…

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Omar Abdullah Urges Vigilance: ‘Elections Should Never Be Taken for Granted’

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Omar Abdullah Urges Vigilance: ‘Elections Should Never Be Taken for Granted’

Former CM and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Thursday said even though the newly elected Assembly lacks power, it can be strengthened through the Assembly only. Omar, who is contesting the polls from Ganderbal seat, was asked if he had sacrificed his principles after changing his earlier stance not to contest Assembly elections. He said those who talk about sacrificing principles for power have fielded their own relatives. “If they were so bound to their principles, they should have completely stayed out of the elections. What is the point…

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