Category: Kashmir
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PDP’s Aga Syed Muntazir Wins Budgam By-Poll, Shift in Voter Mood Driven by Ruhullah Influence, JeI Blocks and Ansari Supporters
Budgam, Nov 14. In a significant political shift, the PDP has wrested the Budgam Assembly seat from the National Conference as its candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi secured a decisive victory in the by-election that concluded on Friday. The result marks the fall of what was long regarded as one of NC’s traditional bastions, signalling…
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NOTA Registers 349 Votes, Outpolls Five Candidates in Nagrota By-Poll
Nagrota, Nov 14: In a notable outcome from the Nagrota Assembly by-election, NOTA (None of the Above) secured 349 votes, placing it ahead of five candidates in the final results, including nominees from recognised political parties. The candidates who finished behind NOTA include Qari Zaheer Abbas Bhatti of the All India Forward Bloc, Gulzar Hussain…
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Man, 48, Loses Rs 3.96 Crore In Online Share Trading Fraud
Thane:A 48-year-old man from Maharashtra’s Thane was duped out of nearly Rs 3.96 crore through an online share trading fraud, officials said on Friday.The victim, who works as a senior manager in a private company, lost the money between May and October, they said.In his police complaint, the man said he was approached by three…
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JK: Pulwama house of Dr Umar Nabi involved in Delhi blast demolished
Srinagar, Nov 14: The house of Dr Umar Nabi, who drove the explosive-laden car involved in the Delhi blast, has been demolished by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said on Friday.The demolition was carried out during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, they said.The car blast near Red Fort on…
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NC leads in Budgam by-election
Jammu, Nov 14: In the first round of counting, the National Conference (NC) has taken a lead of 624 votes over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).NC’s Aga Syed Mehmood has secured 1,152 votes, while PDP’s Muntazir Mehdi has polled 528 votes.An AIP-backed candidate, Nazir Ahmad Khan, is close behind the PDP candidate with 508 votes,…
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Counting of votes underway for 243 assembly seats in Bihar
Patna, Nov 14: The counting of votes was underway on Friday morning for 243 assembly seats in Bihar, amid tight security arrangements, officials said.According to the Election Commission’s directions, postal ballot counting would begin first, and counting of EVMs will start at 8.30 am.The counting of votes polled in the two-phase elections commenced at 8…
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Women, Children Fear Stepping Out Amid Growing Dog Packs in Bemina
Srinagar, Nov 13. Panic and fear have gripped Gousia Colony in Bemina area of Srinagar as locals complain of an alarming rise in stray dogs roaming the lanes, making it unsafe for women and children to step outside. Locals told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that the area has turned virtually inaccessible during morning…
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KU Law Students Accuse Department of Violating BCI Teaching Norms
Srinagar, Nov 13. Students of the School of Law at the University of Kashmir have alleged that the department has violated the Bar Council of India (BCI) Legal Education Rules, 2008, by enforcing attendance restrictions without completing the minimum teaching schedule mandated under national norms. Several students told Kashmir News Trust that the department has…
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Family of Dr. Nisar ul Hassan refutes absconding claims, say he was formally taken for questioning by NIA
Dr. Suriya, wife of Dr. Nisar ul Hassan, a Professor of Medicine at Alfalah University, has refuted reports circulating in sections of the media claiming that her husband is absconding.Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Dr. Suriya clarified that the reports are “totally fabricated” and that Dr. Nisar has not gone missing or absconded. “Some media channels…
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Baby Dies at SKIMS, Parents Allege Medical Negligence; FAIMA Doctors’ Association Seeks Inquiry, Urges Principal & Director SKIMS to Initiate Probe
Srinagar, Nov 13: A heart-wrenching incident has come to light from SKIMS Soura where parents of an infant, identified as Ahmed Nayeem, have alleged gross medical negligence leading to the child’s death on October 18. The incident, detailed by the mother in a social media post, has triggered outrage and calls for an independent investigation.…