North Kashmir

North Kashmir polls: 15 lakh voters decide fate of 202 candidates

SRINAGAR: The concluding phase of the Legislative Assembly elections in Kashmir saw voting in 16 constituencies across Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora districts of North Kashmir, where over 1.5 million registered voters determined the fate of 202 candidates.   According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Bandipora recorded a voter turnout of 63.21%, while Baramulla […]

Security tight as North Kashmir readies for Assembly vote

SRINAGAR: Over 8,000 election officials and several thousand security personnel were deployed today at 1,842 polling stations across 16 constituencies in North Kashmir, where voting is set to take place tomorrow as part of the third phase of the Assembly elections.   Roads near distribution centres for polling materials, including Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), were […]

Two terrorists killed in Sopore encounter

Srinagar: A two-day counter-terrorism operation in North Kashmir’s Sopore concluded on Friday with the elimination of two terrorists. During the operation, one civilian and two troops sustained injuries in the gunfire exchange, prompting authorities to suspend classes in all educational institutions in Sopore as a precautionary measure. According to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Vidhi […]