J&K elections

September 25, 2024 3:19 PM

J-K records 36.93 % turnout as of 1 pm in second phase of voting

Jammu and Kashmir registered a voter turnout of 36.93 percent by 1 pm on Wednesday during the second phase of assembly polls. According to the Election Commission of India, Reasi recorded the highest voter turnout at 51.55 percent, followed by Poonch (49.94 percent), Rajouri (46.93 percent), Budgam (39.43 percent), and Ganderbal (39.29 percent). Srinagar recorded the lowest turnout at 17.95 percent. Voting, which commenced at 7 am, will conclude at 6 pm. Over 25 lakh eligible voters will decid...

September 25, 2024 3:24 PM

J&K records 24.10 % turnout by 11 am in second phase of voting

Jammu and Kashmir registered a voter turnout of 24.10 percent by 11 am on Wednesday during the second phase of assembly polls. According to the Election Commission of India, Reasi recorded the highest voter turnout at 33.39 percent, followed by Poonch (33.06 percent), Rajouri (30.04 percent), Ganderbal (27.20 percent), and Budgam (25.53 percent). Srinagar recorded the lowest turnout at 11.67 percent. Voting, which commenced at 7 am, will conclude at 6 pm. Over 25 lakh eligible voters will deci...

September 16, 2024 3:57 PM

Centre announces five new districts in Ladakh

The Central govt has announced the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. These new districts are Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people of Ladakh on this decision, stating that these new districts would help bring government services and opportunities closer to the residents. He shared a post on the social media platform X highlighting the importance of the new districts in improving governance and prosperity...