Wed Sep 18 02:34:02 UTC 2024: ## J&K Assembly Polls Witness Record Turnout, Centre Extends LTC Facility
**Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir:** The first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections witnessed a record turnout of 61.11%, with voting deemed peaceful across the state, according to the Chief Election Officer. The high turnout indicates a strong public interest in the democratic process.
Meanwhile, the central government has extended the Leave Travel Concession (LTC) scheme by two more years, allowing central government employees to visit Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and the northeast region on LTC. The scheme, which will now be valid until September 25, 2026, provides reimbursements for travel expenses and paid leave for eligible employees.
**Other news from J&K:**
* The BJP has praised Prime Minister Modi’s work in winning the hearts and trust of Kashmiris.
* A double-murder case has been solved, with police arresting a man who assisted the couple in household chores.
* The RSS believes that Sanatan Dharma is on the rise, with the world’s attitude towards it changing.
* The Cabinet has accepted the ‘one nation, one election’ recommendation, advocating for simultaneous national and state elections.
* The LG has congratulated voters on the record turnout in the first phase of the elections.
The State Times Group, a leading media house in Jammu & Kashmir, continues to connect the region with Delhi and the rest of India, reporting on all the latest developments.
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