National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah also urged citizens to prepare for the upcoming panchayat, town area and municipality elections, emphasising the importance of establishing a democratic framework.
The Election Commission announced the dates for the Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana. The Congress made significant changes in the party's leadership in the UT and Jharkhand.
Jammu and Kashmir elections: September 30 is deadline given by the Supreme Court for the completion of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Since 2018 there hasn't been a state government in the Valley.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Polls 2024: The announcement of polling dates comes after a poll body delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar recently reviewed the poll preparations in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kumar penned the note while announcing the dates of the Assembly Elections 2024 in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls will be held in three phases on September 18, 25 and October 1 and final counting on October 4.
The Election Commission has visited Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana recently to oversee the poll preparedness.
The reshuffle is viewed as a strategic move to bolster the efficiency and effectiveness of the police force in the region. These changes are expected to enhance the operational readiness and intelligence capabilities of the force amidst ongoing security challenges.
The Election Commission of India will announce the dates for the upcoming Assembly elections in a country at a press conference on Friday (August 16).
Nalin Prabhat has been officially appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir. His tenure as DGP will begin on October 1.
The case relates to siphoning off the funds of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association by way of transfer to various personal bank accounts of unrelated parties, including those of JKCA office bearers, and by way of unexplained cash withdrawals from JKCA bank accounts.
According to Army officials, the search operation was launched following intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. During the operation, the terrorists opened fire, leading to a brief exchange of gunfire in which the officer was injured.
Patnitop encounter: The security forces have launched a search operation to locate and neutralise the terrorists.
A delegation led by CEC Rajiv Kumar recently visited Jammu and Kashmir to review the poll preparations. During a press conference in Jammu CEC Kumar emphasised that the EC is committed to holding the elections in J-K at the earliest.
The students chanted slogans of 'Vande Mataram" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" as they held the Tricolour in their hands. They walked over the World's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi.
The arrested over-ground workers include kingpin Mohammad Lateef and seven others. Meanwhile, over 50 local residents are under scanner for their connections with these terrorists, and for providing them with shelter, food, or communication assistance.
Kathua in the Jammu region experienced a deadly ambush by terrorists targeting an army patrol in the remote forest belt of Machedi.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah accused the BJP of dividing the country on religious lines and said the country must remain united to face external challenges.
The Jammu region, previously known for its peaceful atmosphere, has seen a surge in terror incidents, particularly in the border districts.
The gunfight between terrorists and the Indian Army took place in the Ahlan area of Anantnag on Saturday where two terrorists were trapped, officials said.
Earlier on August 10, two Indian Army soldiers were killed in action while another jawan sustained bullet injuries in an encounter with terrorists at a forest in the Ahlan area of Kokernag in South Kashmir's Anantnag district.
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