Month: October 2024

Shah Basit  As the final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections unfolds, polling booths in Sumbal, Bandipora, have witnessed large crowds of voters. The third phase, conducted on October 1, is the largest in this election cycle, with elections being held for 40 seats across the region. As of 11:00 AM, voter turnout reports from various constituencies indicate varying levels of participation. In the 14-Sonawari constituency, a total of 35,034 voters were recorded, resulting in a turnout of 28.89%, with 21,729 males and 13,305 females participating. Meanwhile, the 15-Bandipora constituency saw a total of 30,408 voters, achieving a turnout of 26.14%, consisting of 19,836 males and 10,572 females. In the 16-Gurez constituency, a total of 7,441 voters were counted, ...

The third and final phase of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections began on Tuesday at 7 AM, with voters lining up across 40 constituencies in seven districts. The voting will conclude at 6 PM. As of 9:00 AM, Bandipora district reported low voter turnout. In the Sonawari constituency (14), 15,150 votes were cast, resulting in a turnout of 12.49%. The Bandipora constituency (15) had a turnout of 10.45% with 12,159 votes cast. The Gurez constituency (16) saw a slightly higher turnout of 13.18%, with 2,939 votes. Overall, Bandipora's cumulative voter turnout stands at 11.64%. As of 9:00 AM, the overall voter turnout in the region was recorded at 11.60%. District-wise turnout included Bandipora at 11.64%, Baramulla at 8.89%, Jammu at 11.46%, Kathua at 13.09%, Kupwara at ...

The march from Ladakh, demanding constitutional safeguards for the region, was halted by police at the Delhi-Haryana border late Monday night. The group, numbering around 150, was led by prominent climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. They had embarked on the Delhi Chalo Padayatra from Leh on September 1, aiming to reach Rajghat on October 2. However, their journey was cut short at the Singhu border in north Delhi, where Wangchuk and others were detained. Wangchuk shared on X that he, along with 150 participants, including elderly people and army veterans, was held by a large police force. Another group of protesters from Kargil was similarly detained in Narela, and some leaders staying at Ladakh Bhavan in central Delhi were also taken into custody. The Delhi Police had initially...