Everything you need to know about Sonawa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Sonawa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Mumbai, Jan 7 (ANI): The body of Anuj Bidve, a student shot in the head last month in the UK, arrived in Mumbai city amidst high security and media coverage on Saturday.
Guwahati, Dec 16 (ANI): the tenth edition of the Assam Mahotsav, a two week long annual fair was organized in Jorhat providing a window to the culture of the state.
Srinagar, June 8 (ANI): One of the rivers collectively referred to as 'Sapta-Sandhu', the river Jhelum is part of our natural and historical heritage flowing through Kashmir. Reference to it goes back to the period of the Rig-Veda, where it finds mention as 'Vitasta'. Down the ages, this has been a river, giving life-giving waters to the region.
Srinagar, June 8 (ANI): One of the rivers collectively referred to as 'Sapta-Sandhu', the river Jhelum is part of our natural and historical heritage flowing through Kashmir. Reference to it goes back to the period of the Rig-Veda, where it finds mention as 'Vitasta'. Down the ages, this has been a river, giving life-giving waters to the region.
Mumbai, Mar 13 (ANI): The Budget Session of Maharashtra Legislature, which begins here on Monday, is likely to be a stormy affair with the Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) combine Opposition likely to take on the government on a number of issues including corruption and the murder of Additional District Collector Yashwant Sonawane.
Mumbai, Jan 31 (ANI): Popat Shinde, the main accused in the murder of Additional District Collector Yashwant Sonawane, died at a hospital here on Monday.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan visited late Additional Collector Yashwant Sonawane's family to offer his condolences.
Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Jan 29 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed shock over the burning alive of Additional District Collector Yashwant Sonawane in Manmad, Maharashtra.
New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Union Petroleum Minister Jaipal Reddy on Thursday chaired an emergency meeting to discuss the oil adulteration issue and to chart out a course of action to root out the oil mafia.
Manmad (Maharashtra), Jan 27 (ANI): Gazetted officers across Maharashtra are on strike in protest against the brutal killing of Additional Collector Yashwant Sonawane at Manmad in Maharashtra.
Mumbai, Jan 26 (ANI): Six people, who were arrested for the murder of Additional District Collector Yashwant Sonawane, have been sent to police custody by a local court.
Manmad (Maharashtra), Jan.25 (ANI): An Additional Collector based in Manmad, Maharashtra, has reportedly been burnt alive by the oil and kerosene mafia.
Srinagar, Oct 5 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday started the process of removing 16 security bunkers from Srinagar.
Srinagar, Sep. 26 (ANI): Police have found dead body of a youth in suspicious circumstances here in an auto rikshaw near Accountability commission Office at Sonawarbagh area of Sringar.
Srinagar, June 17 (ANI): A group of women activists under the banner of a separatist group took out a protest march in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, over the alleged rape and murder of two young women at Shopian and also in opposition to the presence of armed forces in the Kashmir valley.
Srinagar, May 7 (IANS) Voting in Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency concluded peacefully Thursday as over 24 percent of the electorate voted amid a separatist boycott call and threats from militant groups.
Srinagar, May 7 (IANS) Voting in the prestigious Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir began on a dull note but picked up as the day warmed, recording a 14.5 percent turnout by 2 p.m. Thursday.
Srinagar, May 7 (IANS) Voting in the prestigious Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency began on a dull note but picked up as the day warmed, recording a 9.31 percent turnout by noon Thursday.
Srinagar, May 7 (IANS) Voting began on a dull note but picked up after three hours in Jammu and Kashmir's prestigious Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency amid sporadic incidents of violence Thursday.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has said her party would make the Government accountable for its incompetence in addressing the security and developmental concerns
Karachi, Mar.22 (ANI): Legendry ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan may soon be discharged from the hospital, but would require a 24 hour nursing care at home too.
Srinagar, Dec 29 (IANS) As the National Conference (NC) prepares to work out an alliance with the Congress in Jammu and Kashmir after emerging as the single largest party in the assembly polls, party patron Farooq Abdullah reiterated Monday that he will become the next chief minister, though the Congress has not yet said who it will support for the post.
Srinagar/Jammu, Dec 28 (IANS) Three former chief ministers - Farooq Abdullah, Mufti Mohammed Sayeed and Ghulam Nabi Azad - Sunday won the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections while many former ministers joined the ranks of the losers.
Srinagar, Dec 28 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir was Sunday headed for another coalition government with both the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) wooing the Congress after emerging as the biggest two parties in elections that gave the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) its biggest ever tally of 11 seats.
Srinagar, Dec 28 (IANS) National Conference patron and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah has won the Hazratbal seat from Srinagar.
Srinagar/Jammu, Dec 28 (IANS) Counting of the votes polled in Jammu and Kashmir's staggered assembly elections began Sunday as analysts predicted a fractured verdict for the 11th state assembly.
Srinagar, Dec 28 (ANI): Counting of votes for the 87 assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir began at 22 centres in district headquarters across the state.
Srinagar, Dec 27 (ANI): Counting of votes for the 87 assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir will be held on Sunday.
Srinagar/Jammu, Dec 24 (IANS) People in Jammu and Kashmir again defied Muslim separatists' boycott call and turned out in large numbers even in Srinagar - the urban hub of secessionist movement - for the crucial last phase of elections to the state assembly Wednesday.
Jammu, Dec 24 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad is optimistic of Congress's victory in state and said people will vote for development.
Srinagar/Jammu, Dec 24 (IANS) The crucial last phase of the staggered Jammu and Kashmir polls saw moderate to brisk voting in the two capitals of the state Wednesday during which minor clashes between police and anti-election protesters broke out in Srinagar.
Srinagar/Jammu, Dec 24 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir was a study in contrasts Wednesday as voting got underway for the seventh and last round of the state elections with long queues outside polling booths in Jammu but low turnout in Srinagar constituencies where a boycott call by separatists held sway.
Srinagar, Dec 24 (IANS) Voters trickled in slowly in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar region where polling for the seventh and last phase of the elections Wednesday was underway amid sporadic protests and a boycott call by separatists.
Srinagar/Jammu, Dec 24 (IANS) Voting was underway in Srinagar Wednesday in the last phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls amid palpable tension due to a separatist call for a poll boycott and a protest march. The state's winter capital Jammu and its adjacent Samba district also saw voters trickling in on a chilly winter morning.
Srinagar/Jammu, Dec 24 (IANS) Voting in the last phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly poll began in eight constituencies of Srinagar Wednesday morning amid palpable tension due to a separatist call for a poll boycott and a protest march. Polling was also underway in the state's winter capital Jammu and its adjacent Samba district.
Srinagar/Jammu, Dec 22 (IANS) Twenty-one constituencies vote Wednesday in the seventh and final round of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections amidst growing indications that the state is headed for a split verdict.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, while addressing an election rally in Sonawar Sunday, urged the people of Srinagar to put a final stamp
Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir), Nov 21 (IANS) As the campaigning for the second phase of elections draws to a close Friday, National Conference (NC) president Omar Abdullah is leaving nothing to chance in this north Kashmir constituency this time.
Ahead of the second phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, which is scheduled on Sunday, securities have been beefed up across the state, especially Srinagar following a militant threat.
Srinagar, Nov 21 (IANS) Curfew-like restrictions were clamped in Srinagar Friday following a militant attack in a north Kashmir town and intelligence reports warning of a similar strike in the state's summer capital ahead of the second phase of assembly polls, scheduled Sunday.
Rajouri, Nov 21 (IANS) The heavy turnout of voters in the first round of balloting in Jammu and Kashmir will set the trend for the rest of the staggered polls, says former chief minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed.
Srinagar, Nov 20 (IANS) At least 72 percent of voters cast their ballots during re-election held in four polling stations in Sonawari and Kargil constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir Thursday.
Srinagar, Nov 18 (IANS) Life was normal across the Kashmir Valley Tuesday, a day after large participation of voters in the first phase of the staggered assembly polls left political pundits and many Kashmiris surprised.
Defying chilly weather and boycott call by the separatists, the electorates of Jammu and Kashmir exercised their franchise wholeheartedly during the first of the seven-phased state assembly elections. Huge turnout counted nearly 64 percent polling, g
Srinagar/Jammu, Nov 17 (IANS) Without an elected government for three months and in the global spotlight of trouble for two decades, Jammu and Kashmir Monday made another tryst with political power as elections to the state assembly got under way.
Srinagar/Jammu, Nov 17 (IANS) Without an elected government for three months and in the global spotlight of trouble for two decades, Jammu and Kashmir Monday made another tryst with political power as the assembly polls got under way with voters braving the winter chill and a boycott call from separatists to exercise their franchise.
New Delhi/Srinagar, Nov 17 (IANS) With large crowds coming out to vote Monday in the first phase of the seven-stage polling in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said more than 55 percent electorate exercised their franchise.
Jammu, Nov. 17 (ANI): Braving freezing temperatures and ignoring separatists' boycott call, voters came out in large numbers with an average 55 per cent turnout recorded in the first phase of the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir held amid unprecedented security on Monday.
Srinagar, Nov 17 (IANS) Accusing the authorities of holding elections in Jammu and Kashmir 'under the barrel of the gun', separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said with the majority of the electorate keeping away from polling booths it was a 'victory for the pro-freedom' parties.
Srinagar/Jammu, Nov 17 (IANS) Voting ended peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir for the first phase of the seven-phase elections Monday with a large number of people exercising their franchise despite a call for boycott by Muslim separatists.
Srinagar, Nov 17 (IANS) Polling was suspended in one booth in Jammu and Kashmir's Sonawari constituency after seven people were injured in a clash between supporters of the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) .
Srinagar/Jammu, Nov 17 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir went to the polls Monday to kickstart crucial staggered elections, with hundreds of thousands braving the winter chill and boycott calls from separatists to vote in the state's three regions amid tight security.
Srinagar, Nov 17 (IANS) Police and a group of people protesting against the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir clashed in north Kashmir's Bandipora town Monday afternoon when polling was in progress in the constituency.
Saderkote Payeen (Jammu and Kashmir), Nov 17 (IANS) The world looks at Kashmir as a source of dispute between India and Pakistan, a global hotspot, but people who came to this polling station in Bandipora constituency Monday to vote for a new state assembly were more worried about local issues.
Srinagar/Jammu, Nov 17 (IANS) Voting for the first phase of the seven-stage assembly elections to elect the new Jammu and Kashmir government began Monday morning amid a boycott call by separatist leaders and tight security measures.
Srinagar/Jammu, Nov 17 (IANS) Voting began Monday morning for the first phase of the seven-phased assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir to elect a new state government amid a boycott call by Muslim separatists.
Srinagar, Nov 16 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir is set for the first of the seven-phase elections and the authorities Sunday said the staff for the voting was in place in 10 constituencies where polling begins early Monday.
Srinagar/Jammu, Nov 16 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir goes to the polls Monday to elect a new assembly amid boycott calls by Muslim separatists, with the 10 constituencies in the first of seven-phase elections spread over the Kashmir Valley, the Hindu-majority Jammu region and the mainly Buddhist Ladakh.
Jammu, Nov 12 (IANS) The electioneering in Jammu and Kashmir for the seven-phase assembly polls is picking up gradually with more than 860 public meetings organised by various political parties since the election schedule was announced last month.
Srinagar, Nov 5 (IANS) Former chief minister and National Conference patron Farooq Abdullah Wednesday said the elections were not to solve the 60-year-old Kashmir issue.
Srinagar/Jammu, Oct 31 (IANS) Filing of nominations ended Friday for the first phase of the seven-phase elections to the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly to be held Nov 17. A total of 142 candidates filed their nomination papers for 10 seats - seven in the Kashmir Valley and three in Poonch in Jammu region.
Srinagar, October 24 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra Friday issued the notification for holding elections in the ten assembly constituencies of the state where polling is scheduled to be held in the first phase Nov 17.
Jammu, Oct 24 (IANS) The election process to the 87-member legislative assembly in Jammu and Kashmir began Friday with the issuance of notification for the first phase in which 10 constituencies go to polls Nov 17.
New Delhi/Srinagar, Oct 19 (IANS) Finally ending the uncertainty over the poll schedule in Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission Sunday announced a seven-phased assembly election for the troubled border state. The polls begin Nov 17, end Dec 24 and counting will be held Dec 28.
Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), Oct 10 (IANS) Two people were killed and several others were injured in a stampede at a temple in Rashin village in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, police said Friday.
