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Election Commission Signals Imminent J&K Polls, Invites Symbol Applications

June 8, 2024 Editor

The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held for the first time since the Abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. The Election Commission of India on Friday invited applications seeking allotment of ‘common symbols’ from registered unrecognised parties in Jammu and Kashmir, hinting that the assembly polls in the union territory for the first time after the Abrogation of Article 370 are imminent. According to the poll body’s statement, they have decided to seek the allotment of the symbols under Para 10B of the Election Symbols (Reservation…

Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) to Track Violators in Jammu from June 10

June 8, 2024 Editor

Traffic authorities have warned motorists in Jammu against violations amid the full operationalisation of Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) from June 10. ITMS will become fully functional at all the 44 junctions in Jammu City from Monday. As per a Traffic Department official, the system will help in automatic number plate recognition in case of red light violation detection, driving without helmet, triple riding, not wearing seat belt, use of mobiles while driving, wrong parking among others. With the full implementation of ITMS, all types of vehicles will be under…

Engineer Rashid’s Surprise Lok Sabha Win Sends Shockwaves Through Kashmir’s Political Landscape

June 8, 2024 Editor

Leaders from Engineer Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party have expressed interest in contesting the impending Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections Jailed former legislator Engineer Abdul Rashid springing a surprise win in the Lok Sabha polls from Baramulla has sent the alarming bells ringing within the region’s traditionally dominant political parties — especially the National Conference (NC), the Peoples Democratic Party, the People’s Conference and the Apni Party. Of the 18 assembly segments falling under Baramulla Lok Sabha seat, Rashid led in 14 assembly constituencies in four districts at certain places leading…

Kashmir Witnesses June Snowfall Amid Intermittent Rains

June 8, 2024 Editor

With the weatherman predicting light wet spell till tomorrow, several higher reaches of Kashmir on Friday experienced fresh snowfall while the plains received rains, bringing down the mercury in the Valley. The weatherman, however, has predicted another heat wave from June 10. Affarwat area of Gulmarg, Razdan Top, Zojilla, Sadhna Top and Sinthan Top experienced fresh snowfall today, which resulted in a slight fall in the mercury. Reports reaching here said that a few inches of rainfall has been recorded at multiple places today while the intermittent rainfall continued for…

Omar Abdullah Sparks Controversy: Rashid’s Poll Victory a ‘Win for Separatism’

June 7, 2024 Editor

‘Extremely’ disappointed with remarks, says PDP | Voters the masters in democracy: Apni Party Former Chief Minister and National Conference vice-president today kicked off a political storm when he quoted a news report that described his rival Engineer Rashid’s victory from the Baramulla constituency as a win that “will empower secessionists” and give Kashmir’s “defeated Islamist movement a renewed sense of hope”. PDP leader Waheed ur Rehman Parra was the first politician to criticise Omar’s interpretation. Parra said he was “extremely disappointed with Omar Abdullah’s regressive stance, echoing the divisive…

Ghulam Nabi Azad and Altaf Bukhari’s Parties Falter in First Major Polls

June 7, 2024 Editor

Ghulam Nabi Azad and Altaf Bukhari’s parties failed to leave their mark in the first big test as their Lok Sabha election candidates forfeited their deposits Two political parties that came into being after the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu Kashmir, one led by former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and another by former minister Altaf Bukhari, failed to leave their mark in the first big test as their Lok Sabha election candidates forfeited their deposits. Apni Party was contesting polls from two seats in Kashmir, Srinagar and Anantnag-Rajouri,…

JK Congress Chief Vows to Fight Assembly Polls with Full Might

June 7, 2024 Editor

Buoyed by the Congress’ performance in the Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir, Wani said the party would contest the assembly elections with full might Expressing gratitude to the voters of Jammu region for their support on the Jammu and Udhampur Lok Sabha seats, Congress’ local unit chief Vikar Rasool Wani on Wednesday said the party cadre was encouraged by the party’s performance both at the national level and in the region. Buoyed by the performance, Wani said the party would contest the assembly elections with full might. The last…

Engineer Rashid Triumphs Over Omar Abdullah in ‘Naya Kashmir’ Elections

June 7, 2024 Editor

Two high-profile constituencies, two former chief ministers, and two dramatic scripts that dashed the hopes of Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti in the Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir that witnessed a historic turnout. June 4 was a day that two former Chief Ministers of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti would like to forget in a hurry. While Omar Abdullah, the National Conference (NC) Vice President, lost from the Baramullah constituency, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti lost from Anantnag in the Lok Sabha…

Don’t Get Rejected Before You Even Start: Navigating Resume Red Flags

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 Editor

Resume Red Flags: Avoiding Common Pitfalls for a Flawless Application By: Javid Amin The job search can be a competitive landscape, and your resume is your first impression on a potential employer. A well-crafted resume showcases your skills, experience, and achievements, making a compelling case for why you’re the perfect fit. However, including certain elements can raise red flags for recruiters, potentially hindering your chances of landing an interview. This guide delves into the insights of industry experts like Nolan Church, former Google recruiter and CEO of FairCamp, and Simon…