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Everything you need to know about Baramulla: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Baramulla: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

From Hizbul spokesman to Kashmir's anti-drug campaigner

April 8, 2012 at 10:25 AM

Srinagar, April 8 (IANS) He was once among the most wanted separatist guerrillas of the Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terror outfit in Jammu and Kashmir. But today Abdul Khaliq Dar alias Junaid-ul-Islam spends most of his time advising youths against drug abuse.

Separatist shutdown affects life in Srinagar

April 7, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Srinagar, April 7 (IANS) Life across Srinagar and other towns of Kashmir Valley were affected Saturday by a shutdown called by hardline senior separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani against the conviction of Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai by a US court last month, police said.

Stone-pelting mob clashes with police in Baramulla

April 6, 2012 at 7:21 PM

Srinagar, April 6 (IANS) Police clashed with a mob of stone-pelters after Friday prayers in the North Kashmir town of Baramulla, 54 km from here, forcing the closure of businesses and halting traffic in the town.

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Cop runover by train in Kashmir

March 30, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Srinagar, March 30 (IANS) A head constable of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) was killed after being hit by a train in north Kashmir's Baramulla district Friday, police said.

Tulbul project: India to provide more data to Pakistan

March 28, 2012 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Buoyed by the common resolve of their leaders to intensify their dialogue, India and Pakistan Wednesday concluded their two-day talks to resolve differences over the Tulbul navigation project in Jammu and Kashmir with New Delhi agreeing to provide additional technical date for the early settlement of the dispute.

Kashmir begins dredging of Jhelum river after 26 years

March 24, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Srinagar, March 24 (IANS) After 26 years, the Jammu and Kashmir government Saturday re-started the dredging of the Jhelum river to address the annual flood threat in the Valley.

Rescue operation in full swing after nightlong windstorm hits Kashmir Valley

March 20, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Srinagar, Mar 20 (ANI): State police officials and local authorities on Tuesday engaged in rescue operations after a nightlong windstorm hit the Kashmir valley damaging several houseboats and uprooting several trees and electric poles.

Rescue operation in full swing after nightlong windstorm hits Kashmir Valley

March 20, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Srinagar, Mar 20 (ANI): State police officials and local authorities on Tuesday engaged in rescue operations after a nightlong windstorm hit the Kashmir valley damaging several houseboats and uprooting several trees and electric poles.

Militant killed in encounter near Sopore town

February 22, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Sopore (Jammu and Kashmir), Feb.22 (ANI): Security forces have killed a militant in an encounter in Sopore in Baramulla District.

Militant killed in encounter near Sopore town

February 22, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Sopore (Jammu and Kashmir), Feb.22 (ANI): Security forces have killed a militant in an encounter in Sopore in Baramulla District.

Mehbooba Mufti visits victim of security forces firing in Baramulla

February 12, 2012 at 10:00 PM

Baramulla, Feb 12 (ANI): Kashmir's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday visited family members of 22-year-old Ashiq Hussain Rather, who was shot by security forces in Baramulla District on Saturday. hile speaking to reporters after meeting the family of Rather, Mufti said: "A child was killed yesterday, the police baton charged people and tear gas was fired on them. Obviously people are angry."

Mehbooba Mufti visits victim of security forces firing in Baramulla

February 12, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Baramulla, Feb 12 (ANI): Kashmir's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday visited family members of 22-year-old Ashiq Hussain Rather, who was shot by security forces in Baramulla District on Saturday. hile speaking to reporters after meeting the family of Rather, Mufti said: "A child was killed yesterday, the police baton charged people and tear gas was fired on them. Obviously people are angry."

Baramulla tense after youth killed in alleged army firing

February 11, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Baramulla, Feb.11 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla town continues to remain tense a day after a youth was allegedly killed in an army firing incident:

Militants outfits still active across the Line of Control, says General Atta Hasnain

December 30, 2011 at 10:13 PM

Baramulla, Dec 30 (ANI): The General Officer Commanding of XV Corps, Lieutenant General Syed Atta Hasnain here on Friday said that militant outfits are still active across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

A childhood in peril

October 22, 2011 at 12:16 PM

Srinagar, Oct 22 (ANI): The startling political unrest in the Kashmir Valley in the summer of 2010 had prompted the Central Government to appoint a team of interlocutors to prepare a broad roadmap for the state. For over a year since their appointment in October 2010, the three members, Dileep Padgaonkar, Radha Kumar and M.M. Ansari, have attracted much attention with their extensive interactions, culminating in their report submitted to the Government last week.

J-K government provide training in silk worm rearing

September 22, 2011 at 5:51 PM

Baramullah, Sep 22 (ANI): In a bid to improve sericulture business in Jammu and Kashmir state, the state government has organised a workshop to provide training to growers in improving the production of silk in the state.

J-K government provide training in silk worm rearing

September 22, 2011 at 3:52 PM

Baramullah, Sep 22 (ANI): In a bid to improve sericulture business in Jammu and Kashmir state, the state government has organised a workshop to provide training to growers in improving the production of silk in the state.

LeT militant killed in J-K encounter

September 13, 2011 at 7:21 PM

Srinagar, Sep 13 (ANI): A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant identified as Abdullah Uni was killed in an encounter with security forces in Sopore town of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla District on Tuesday.

People's Court gaining popularity among Kashmir Valley residents

August 13, 2011 at 6:07 PM

Tangmarg (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug.13 (ANI): The Lok Adalat or the people's court is gaining popularity among locals in Tangmarg town of Baramulla district in India's northern Jammu and Kashmir state with its quick redressal of their grievances.

World's highest railway bridge to connect Kashmir's Valley better

May 31, 2011 at 4:47 PM

Srinagar, May 31 (ANI): Rising at 359 metres above the Chenab River, the world's highest bridge is being constructed, as part of the under construction railway link project in Srinagar.

Wanted LeT militant killed in J-K encounter

March 28, 2011 at 9:13 PM

Baramulla, Mar 28 (ANI): A wanted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant from Pakistan was gunned down in an encounter with the security forces at Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla District on Monday.

Indian Army shortlists 373 aspirants for final tests during Kashmir recruitment drive

February 24, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Manasbal (Jammu and Kashmir), Feb 24 (ANI): The Indian army has shortlisted 373 candidates for further selection during a recruitment drive here.

Kashmiri kids take to skis like ducks to water in Gulmarg

February 7, 2011 at 6:24 PM

Gulmarg , Feb 7 (ANI) :A ski instructor in Gulmarg has said many children are taking up skiing.

Three militants, policeman killed in Srinagar

November 29, 2010 at 4:06 PM

Srinagar, Nov 29 (ANI): At least three militants and a policeman were killed in a shoot-out after the ultras hurled a grenade at security personnel in Srinagar today.

Three Army personnel killed in landslide in Baramulla

October 22, 2010 at 1:49 PM

Baramulla (J-K), Oct 22 (ANI): Three army personnel, including a captain, who had laid an ambush near the LoC were killed in a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Uri sector of Baramulla District.

Normalcy prevails in Kashmir valley, one injured in Baramulla

October 19, 2010 at 9:56 PM

Srinagar, Oct. 19: Situation remained by and large normal and under control across the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, except for a stone pelting incident in which a person was injured during police action.

Man dies after fall while cutting grass in Baramulla in J-K

October 18, 2010 at 3:26 PM

Srinagar, Oct.18 (ANI): In a tragic incident, a man died here while cutting grass near near Nadyan Nullah, as he fell off the hill.

Situation remains normal in Jammu and Kashmir, no curfew restrictions

October 17, 2010 at 9:20 PM

Srinagar, Oct.17 (ANI): The situation remained normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday with no security restrictions imposed by the administration across the Kashmir Valley.

2 Hizbul militants held in Jammu-Kashmir's Baramulla district

October 17, 2010 at 7:32 PM

Srinagar, Oct.17 (ANI): Security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district have arrested two Hizbul Mujahideen militants during search operations.

Cop saves woman's life in J-K

September 24, 2010 at 7:46 PM

Srinagar, Sep 24 (ANI): In a real gesture of humane approach, a police constable saved the life of a lady in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla District by donating blood, as there was little hope of arranging the rare blood group in view of the curfew imposed in the area.

5 injured in Nathipora, Sopore; situation largely peaceful in Kashmir

September 20, 2010 at 10:46 PM

Srinagar, Sep. 20 (ANI): As an all-party delegation commenced its two-day visit to the State, it largely remained a peaceful day in the Valley barring a incident of stone pelting in Nathipora area.

Two killed, six injured as grenade explodes in Army vehicle in J-K

September 9, 2010 at 9:22 PM

Baramulla, Sep.9 (ANI): At least two Army personnel died and six others injured in a grenade explosion in a vehicle in Pattan area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district here on Thursday evening.

Three killed, 14 injured in police firing in Baramulla

September 6, 2010 at 10:23 PM

Baramulla (J-K), Sep. 6 (ANI): Three persons were killed and 14 others injured as security forces allegedly opened fire on a stone pelting mob in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

Police recover missing Sikh girl of Baramulla from Srinagar

August 29, 2010 at 10:26 PM

Srinagar, Aug. 29 (ANI): A joint team of Baramulla and Srinagar police has found out a missing Sikh girl of Baramulla from a Srinagar locality.

Kashmir violence: No firing incident at Singhpora

August 14, 2010 at 2:29 PM

Srinagar, Aug 14 (ANI): The news regarding the firing incident at Singhpora in Pattan in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla District as reported by a news channel is not correct, according to police sources.

Poor road connectivity affects local life in Baramulla

August 8, 2010 at 6:43 PM

Garkote (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 8 (ANI): Poor road connectivity in the Garkote region of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district has disrupted normal life.illagers have to walk over 15 kilometers to reach the nearest town of Uri.

Curfew continues for second day in J-K

August 1, 2010 at 1:41 PM

Srinagar, Aug 1 (ANI): Curfew remained in force for the second consecutive day on Sunday in violence-hit Kashmir valley following the death of six persons in firing by security forces since Friday.

Locals in Kashmir valley celebrate Sufi saint's Urs

July 29, 2010 at 5:26 PM

Baramullah (Jammu and Kashmir), July 29 (ANI): Hundreds of people thronged the shrine of Sufi saint Fareed-Ud-Din Ganjshakar to celebrate the last day of the 'Urs Mubarak' fair on Thursday in Uri town, of Baramullah district, Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir youth protest against human rights violations

July 20, 2010 at 6:49 PM

Srinagar, July 20 (ANI): A day after a 23-year-old man was killed in Kashmir, youths took out a protest march in Srinagar against human rights violations on Tuesday.

Curfew clamped in some parts of Kashmir Valley

July 16, 2010 at 1:56 PM

Srinagar, July 16 (ANI): Curfew was clamped in some areas of Kashmir Valley on Friday

Chidambaram says Army deployed as deterrent in Kashmir Valley

July 8, 2010 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (ANI): Home Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said that Army in Kashmir is on standby duties only for a short period time.

Indefinite curfew continues in Srinagar, army stages another flag march

July 8, 2010 at 1:09 PM

Srinagar, July 8 (ANI): Indefinite curfew continues in the Kashmir Valley, though stray incidents of violence were reported as the Army under took another flag march in Srinagar.

Anantnag erupts, curfew reimposed

July 4, 2010 at 4:25 PM

Srinagar, July 4 (ANI): The curfew has been reimposed in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag town after a group of youths took to streets and clashed with police.

Army Chief calls for political solution to end Kashmir violence

June 30, 2010 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (ANI): Army Chief General V K Singh has said that a political solution is required to end the unrest in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pak asks world to take notice of HR violations in Kashmir

June 29, 2010 at 12:48 PM

Islamabad, June 29 (ANI): Pakistan has criticised India for the continued protests being staged by local residents in the Kashmir valley which has resulted in violent clashes between security forces and protestors.

Kashmir violence: Protest continues in Sopore

June 29, 2010 at 11:01 AM

Srinagar, June 29 (ANI): The situation in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore town continues to be tense for the fourth day on Tuesday.

Sopore firing: Omar Abdullh holds high-level meeting

June 26, 2010 at 9:36 PM

Sopore (Jammu and Kashmir), June 26, (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday held a high-level meeting to discuss the situation following the alleged death of two persons in a police firing here.

Security forces kill two militants in a Kashmir encounter

June 19, 2010 at 12:36 PM

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir), June 19 (ANI): Security forces gunned down two Harakat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militants in an encounter on in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla District.

Security forces kill two militants in Kashmir

June 18, 2010 at 4:03 PM

Srinagar, June 18 (ANI): Security Forces on Friday gunned down two suspected foreign militants in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir.

J-K MLA placed under house arrest for defying prohibitory orders

June 7, 2010 at 8:09 PM

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), June 7 (ANI): Independent MLA Sheikh Abdul Rashid was placed under house arrest ahead of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's visit here on Monday, when he along with his supporters defied prohibitory orders and tried to stage a demonstration to protest the killings of three youths in Machali fake encounter.

J-K fake encounter case: Major suspended, Colonel removed

June 6, 2010 at 3:04 PM

Srinagar, June 6 (ANI): An Army Major named in the alleged fake encounter case in Jammu and Kashmir has been suspended on Sunday.

Yasin Malik observes hunger strike in protest against fake encounter in Kashmir

June 4, 2010 at 1:07 PM

Nadihal (J-K), June 4 (ANI): Chief of Jammu And Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Yasin Malik observed a daylong hunger strike at Nadihal village in Kashmir Valley on Thursday as a mark of protest against fake encounter in which the Indian Army is believed to have killed three innocent civilians.

Investigations into alleged fake encounter are on: Omar Abdullah

June 3, 2010 at 7:26 PM

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), June 3 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the investigations into the killing of three villagers in an alleged fake encounter by the security forces are on.

Two Jaish-e-Mohammad militants killed in Sopore

June 1, 2010 at 3:24 PM

Sopore (Jammu and Kashmir), June 1 (ANI): At least two Jaish-e-Mohammad militants were killed and an Army jawan was injured in an overnight encounter between the militants and security forces in Sopore town of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla District.

JKLF holds torch rally to protest Kashmir fake encounter

June 1, 2010 at 3:12 PM

Srinagar, June 1 (ANI): Activists and supporters of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) took part in a torch light procession here on Monday to protest against alleged fake encounter in which Indian Army personnel killed three innocent civilians.

Residents condemn infant's death in Baramulla during stone pelting

February 23, 2010 at 9:25 PM

Baramulla (J-K), Feb.23 (ANI): The tragic death of an 11-day old in Jammu and Kashmir's Barramulla town during the stone-pelting on Monday has been widely condemned by residents.

Sopore gunbattle ends, militants flee

January 31, 2010 at 11:34 AM

Sopore (J-K), Jan 31 (ANI): The gunbattle between militants and security forces in Sopore town of Baramulla District ended today, but militants fled from the house where they were holed up.

Huge cache of arms and ammunition seized in Kashmir

January 24, 2010 at 7:22 PM

Baramula (J-K), Jan.24 (ANI): Two days ahead of the country's Republic Day, the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir police seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition in a joint operation carried out in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Sunday.

Two killed as militants attacked Sopore police station in Jammu and Kashmir

January 15, 2010 at 5:36 PM

Srinagar, Jan 15 (ANI): At least two persons including a policeman were killed when militants open fire twice within an hour at Sopore police station in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Friday morning.

Work commences on Udhampur-Baramulla rail project

December 3, 2009 at 8:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Railways K H Muniyappa informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday that the work of new line from Udhampur-Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir has been initiated.

Govt. ready for talks with all in J-K for peace, development and solution of the issue: PM

October 28, 2009 at 10:01 PM

Anantnag (J-K), Oct.28 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said he is ready to hold talks with all sections of society in Jammu and Kashmir to find a political and a diplomatic solution of the issue.

PM to inaugurate new Railway line in Kashmir today

October 28, 2009 at 10:04 AM

Baramullah, Oct 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate Anantnag-Qadigund Railway line at Vanpooh Anantnag in Kashmir valley today.

Security forces kill a militant in Kashmir

October 23, 2009 at 6:12 PM

Srinagar, Oct 23 (ANI): An alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was killed in an encounter with the security forces here on Friday.

Kashmiris observe 'Black Day' in Muzaffarabad

October 23, 2009 at 6:11 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 23 (ANI): Kashmiris from all walks of life observed a "Black Day" in Pakistan Kashmir, including capital Muzaffarabad, on Thursday on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the invasion of the area by Pakistani army men disguised as tribesmen from the North West Frontier of Province (NWFP), known as the Lashkars.

Army redeployed in J and K ahead of PM's visit

October 20, 2009 at 10:35 AM

Srinagar, Oct.20 (ANI): The UPA Government has ordered the redeployment of troops in Jammu and Kashmir to plug gaps in security along the border and the Line of Control (LoC).

Manmohan Singh postpones visit to Kashmir

October 11, 2009 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11(ANI): The Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, has postponed his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, which was to commence on October 18. He is likely to undertake the visit in the last week of October.

J and K Govt orders magisterial inquiry into Baramulla boy's death(Lead:Baramulla)

October 3, 2009 at 5:47 PM

Srinagar, Oct.3 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the death of a twelve-year-old boy during a clash between police and protesters in Baramulla on Friday.

Curfew imposed in Kashmir's Baramulla town

October 3, 2009 at 2:13 PM

Srinagar, Oct 3 (ANI): Curfew was imposed in Baramulla town in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday following the death of a 13-year-old boy in clashes that erupted after Friday prayers.

One killed, three injured in two separate encounters in J and K

September 23, 2009 at 2:34 PM

Bandipora, (Jammu and Kashmir), Sep 23 (ANI): In two separate encounters with the militants on Wednesday, in Bandipora and Baramullah, respectively at least one-army soldier was killed and three others were injured.

Things on the mend in Jammu and Kashmir, says CM Omar Abdullah

July 22, 2009 at 3:09 PM

New Delhi July 22 (ANI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the transparent manner in which the State Administration handled the incidents in Shopian, Baramulla and Maisuma has succeeded in restoring calm among the people, and the Government would be taking steps to improve the situation in the State.

Protests continue to rock Srinagar

July 10, 2009 at 9:18 PM

Srinagar, July 10 (ANI): In a bid to disperse frenzied protesters, who were demonstrating against the death of a 20-year old student in Srinagar, police used tear gas and fired in air on Friday.

Over 320 arrested for rioting in Jammu and Kashmir

July 9, 2009 at 8:44 PM

Srinagar, July 9(ANI): Jammu and Kashmir police has arrested over 320 people in the valley for allegedly indulging in rioting, including seven people charged under the Public Safety Act.

Strike is an injustice to common people: Omar Abdullah

July 2, 2009 at 2:43 PM

Srinagar, July 2 (ANI): As the strike call given by the hardline faction of the separatist Hurriyat Conference continued for the third consecutive day in Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed it a grave injustice to the common people whose earnings have been seriously affected.

J and K Government withdraws CRPF from Baramullah(Lead:Baramullah)

July 1, 2009 at 3:44 PM

Srinagar, July 1 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has decided to withdraw the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from law and order duties in Baramullah district, following protests by local residents over the deaths of some of them.

CRPF withdrawn from Baramullah

July 1, 2009 at 1:17 PM

Srinagar, July 1(ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has decided to withdraw the Central Reserve Police Force from law and order duties in Baramullah.

Separatists call strike in Kashmir over Baramullah killings

June 30, 2009 at 2:39 PM

Srinagar, June 30 (ANI): Roads in Srinagar wore a deserted look following the strike call given by the hardline faction of the separatist Hurriyat Conference Party over the killing of two youths in Baramullah district of the state.

Two killed, 10 injured during protest in Baramulla (Lead: Baramulla)

June 29, 2009 at 9:05 PM

Baramulla, June 29(ANI): At least two people were killed and 10 others injured, including policemen, in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir after police resorted to firing to quell protests over an alleged misbehaviour with a local woman here on Monday. Hundreds of protestors took to streets to protest and demand action against the guilty persons.

One killed, 10 injured during protest in Baramulla

June 29, 2009 at 7:58 PM

Baramulla, June 29(ANI): At least one person died and 10 other wounded, including police personnel, during a protest by local people in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Monday.

Curfew imposed in Baramulla after clashes

June 29, 2009 at 3:54 PM

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir), June 30 (ANI): Curfew was imposed in Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday following clashes between residents of the area and the police.

J-K police rescues child from inter-state kidnappers' gang of Kanpur

June 28, 2009 at 8:39 PM

Srinagar, June 28 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir police team from Sopore in the State's Baramulla district has rescued a kidnapped child from the clutches of an inter-state gang of kidnappers of Kanpur within three days of the incident.

Defeated in assembly polls they made it to parliament

May 17, 2009 at 6:20 PM

Jammu, May 17 (IANS) Three of the six newly elected MPs from Jammu and Kashmir had lost the assembly polls last year.

Lone ranger Sajjad loses poll but wins base

May 16, 2009 at 8:09 PM

Srinagar, May 16 (IANS) His poll defeat may have come as a disappointment, but for Sajjad Lone, the only Kashmiri separatist leader who broke the secessionist taboo to plunge into the electoral fray, his maiden election experience will help him revive his base in the northern part of the Valley, say analysts.

NC-Congress combine sweeps Kashmir polls

May 16, 2009 at 4:09 PM

Srinagar, May 16 (IANS) The National Conference (NC)-Congress combine won five of the six Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha constituencies while an independent was leading in Ladakh.

NC-Congress leading in four Kashmir seats

May 16, 2009 at 3:16 PM

Srinagar, May 16 (IANS) The National Conference-Congress combine was leading in four of the six Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir till 2 p.m. Saturday.

National Conference-Congress leading in four of six seats in Jammu and Kashmir

May 16, 2009 at 1:49 PM

Srinagar/Jammu May 16 (IANS) The National Conference-Congress combine was leading in four out of the six Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir by noon Saturday while trends were yet to come in from one seat.

National Conference leads in 3 Jammu and Kashmir seats, Congress in 2

May 16, 2009 at 10:54 AM

Srinagar/Jammu May 16 (IANS) Initial trends Saturday indicated the Congress leading in two seats while its alliance partner, the National Conference (NC), was leading in three Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir.

Vote count starts in Jammu and Kashmir

May 16, 2009 at 9:19 AM

Jammu, May 16 (IANS) Counting of votes cast for the Lok Sabha elections began amid heavy security in Jammu and Kashmir Saturday morning, poll officials said.

All set for counting in Kashmir

May 15, 2009 at 6:35 PM

Srinagar, May 15 (IANS) All arrangements are in place for counting to begin Saturday at 8 a.m. for the six parliamentary seats in Jammu and Kashmir in staggered five-phased elections.

Over 40 percent voting in Baramulla, 61 in Ladakh

May 14, 2009 at 10:22 AM

Baramulla, May 13 (IANS) Hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic voters Wednesday defied a boycott call by separatists and threats from militant groups to vote in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla constituency Wednesday.

Sajjad Lone votes in ancestral town

May 14, 2009 at 10:13 AM

Baramulla, May 13 (IANS) Sajjad Gani Lone, who is fighting elections for this Lok Sabha seat in Jammu and Kashmir, Wednesday voted in his ancestral town of Handwara.

Fifth phase witnesses approximately 62 percent polling for Lok Sabha

May 14, 2009 at 10:12 AM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The fifth and final phase of general elections 2009 witnessed an overall 62 percent polling for 86 Lok Sabha constituencies across nine states and two union territories.

Polling for fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections begins

May 14, 2009 at 10:11 AM

Kolkata/Baramulla, May 13 (ANI): Polling for the fifth and last phase of Lok Sabha elections in 86 constituencies in seven States and two Union Territories began today amid tight security.

Srinagar observes shutdown on poll day

May 14, 2009 at 10:10 AM

Srinagar, May 13 (ANI): A shutdown is being observed in Srinagar today to thwart planned protests by separatists during the fifth and last phase of general elections.

Air force pressed into poll duty in Jammu and Kashmir

May 14, 2009 at 10:10 AM

Srinagar, May 12 (IANS) The Indian Air Force pressed its helicopters into service to take poll officials and material to snow-bound areas in two Jammu and Kashmir parliamentary constituencies where voting will be held Wednesday in the last round of the general elections.

Separatists force shutdown in Kashmir

May 12, 2009 at 1:02 PM

Srinagar, May 12 (ANI): Hard line faction of separatist in Kashmir led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani has called for a 50-hour shutdown to protest against polls in the valley.

Poll campaign ends peacefully in Baramulla, Ladakh

May 11, 2009 at 7:36 PM

Srinagar, May 11 (IANS) Poll campaigning ended peacefully Monday evening for two Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha constituencies, Baramulla and Ladakh, where voting will be held Wednesday.

Separatist leader Sajjad Lone contesting polls in Kashmir

May 11, 2009 at 2:29 PM

Baramulla (J-K), May 11 (ANI): Having plunged headlong into an electoral campaign as the first separatist in Kashmir to contest the polls since a revolt broke out in Kashmir in 1989, People's Conference chairman Sajjad Gani Lone says he has changed his strategy, not his ideology.

Contesting polls is change in strategy, not ideology: Sajjad Lone

May 10, 2009 at 10:17 AM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Having plunged headlong into an electoral campaign as the first separatist in Kashmir to contest the polls since a revolt broke out in Kashmir in 1989, People's Conference chairman Sajjad Gani Lone says he has changed his strategy but not his ideology.

55 percent voting recorded in Jammu and Kashmir

December 7, 2008 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi/Srinagar, Dec 7 (IANS) An estimaged 55 percent of the 1.4 million electorate voted Sunday in the fourth phase of the staggered Jammu and Kashmir elections, defying a winter chill and Muslim separatists' boycott call, Election Commission officials said.

Kashmir voters defy freezing chill, poll boycott calls (Round up)

December 7, 2008 at 9:38 PM

Jammu/Srinagar, Dec 7 (IANS) Hundreds of thousands defied freezing temperatures and poll boycott call by separatists to vote in the fourth of the seven-phase Jammu and Kashmir elections Sunday.

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