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| Cong absent as CM Omar joins campaign trail | | Nagrota by-election | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 6: In a surprising display of disunity within the ruling coalition, the Congress party was notably absent from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s first election rally for the Nagrota byelection on Thursday. The event, held in support of National Conference (NC) candidate Shamim Begum, highlighted growing tensions between the alliance partners.
Abdullah, addressing a gathering of NC supporters, urged voters to back Begum, emphasizing the need for continued development and stability in the region. “This byelection is about securing the future of Nagrota and
upholding the mandate of the people,” the Chief Minister said, without directly referencing the Congress’s no-show.
Begum’s candidacy emerged as a last-minute decision by the NC after the Congress declined to contest the seat. Sources within the coalition indicate that the party had initially expressed interest but backed out, paving the way for the NC to field her at the eleventh hour. Despite being ... | |
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| Mining mafia: Kupwara, Samba lead in illegal mineral extraction, transportation | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 6: Kupwara in Kashmir and Samba in Jammu division have emerged as hotspots of illegal mineral extraction and transportation across Jammu and Kashmir, according to official data that highlights the scale of the ongoing crackdown on unlawful mining operations in the Union Territory.
Over the past three years, enforcement agencies have penalized 17,806 vehicles involved in illegal mining activities, imposing fines worth ₹46.68 crore and registering 506 FIRs against violators. The figures underscore the administration’s intensified drive to curb the rampant mining mafia operating across the region.
In 2023–24, authorities penalized 7,018 vehicles, filed 133 FI... | |
| | | | DGP Prabhat reviews Kashmir security | | Orders stronger surveillance, rapid response measures | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 6: Director General of Police, J&K, Shri Nalin Prabhat, IPS, chaired a high-level security review meeting at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir to assess the prevailing security situation in the Valley and to strategize measures for further strengthening the security and intelligence grid.
At the outset, participating officers briefed the DGP on the current security scenario and operational preparedness in their respective jurisdictions.
The DGP reviewed the existing arrangements and issued directions aimed at enhancing overall coordination, efficiency, and field readiness.
DGP Shri Nalin Prabhat emphasized strengthening the city’s security grid throug... | |
| | | | ED raids premises of ex-minister, searched | | J&K Narco-Terror Case | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 6: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted simultaneous searches in Jammu and Kashmir, including at the premises of former minister Babu Singh, as part of a drugs-linked money laundering investigation, official sources said.
Six premises in Srinagar and two in Jammu are being covered under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The case pertains to a narcotics-linked money laundering case, first detected by the UT Police in March 2022, where a man named Mohd Shareef Shah was apprehended while attempting to deliver Rs 6.9 lakh hawala money from Kashmir to Jammu to one Jatinder Singh @ Babu Singh alias Jatinder Singh, the ... | |
| | | | CM approves Rs 19.99 crore ‘Used Water Management Project’ for Ganderbal | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has approved the ‘Used Water Management Project’ with a dedicated outlay of ₹19.99 crore, which includes the establishment of a modern Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for Ganderbal town.
The Chief Minister, who also holds the portfolio of Housing and Urban Development Department, said the project aims to ensure the scientific treatment of used water to safeguard rivers, protect the environment, and significantly improve public health and sanitation in the area.
Part of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0, the initiative has been designed in line with the latest technical standards to promote sustainable infrastructure and ... | |
| | | | Illegal immigrants grab jobs, pose security threats: Amit Shah | | | | Bettiah (Bihar), Nov 6:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that illegal Bangladeshi immigrants snatch jobs and pose security threats to the country, while asserting that the Bihar assembly election is for making the eastern state “infiltrator-free”.
Addressing an election rally at Bettiah in West Champaran district, he alleged that RJD indulged in massacres and rapes while in power, while asserting that there is no place for ‘bahubalis’ (strongmen) in the NDA government.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi established Makhana Board… if ‘Lalu & co’ come to power, ‘infiltrator ghusao board’ will be set up,” he alleged.
Shah said Champaran will get a new airport, all closed sugar ... | |
| | | | Poonch Police seize Rs 8.5 lakh property | | | | Early Times Report
Poonch, Nov 6: In a major action against proceeds of crime derived from online fraud, Police Station Surankote has attached property worth approximately ₹8.5 lakh under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
During the investigation of Case FIR No. 71/2025 U/S 319(2)/318(4)/336(3)/340(2)/3(5) BNS & 66(C)/66(D) IT Act, it was revealed that one Maruti Suzuki Brezza car (Registration No. JK02CQ-2851) had been purchased by the accused Sajid Khan S/O Mohd Sadiq R/O Drogain, Tehsil Surankote, from proceeds of crime generated through fraudulent activities involving cheating and impersonation using the Telegram application and Dream11 platform.
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| | | | Daily wagers march to CM’s residence in Jammu | | Demand regularisation, pending wages | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 6: Demanding regularisation, implementation of minimum wages and release of pending payments, daily wagers marched towards Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s residence here on Thursday, prompting police to stop them and detain their leader.
All Daily Wagers
Jammu Kashmir Sangarsh Samiti, a conglomeration of daily wagers, daily-rated employees, and ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers, has been demanding regularisation, the release of pending payments, and the implementation of minimum wages.
Led by Samiti’s Chairman Sunny Kant Chib, scores of daily wagers and casual workers from several departments, including women, took to the streets to protes... | |
| | | | Sharma, Gupta take oath as newly elected members of Rajya Sabha | | | | NEW DELHI, Nov 6:
Newly elected members of the Rajya Sabha, Rajinder Gupta and Sat Paul Sharma, were administered the oath by Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday.
Gupta of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was elected a, MP from Punjab.
Sharma of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took oath as an MP
representing Jammu and Kashmir.
Gupta took the oath at a brief function in Parliament House in Punjabi, while Sharma did it in Hindi.
Gupta, an industrialist, was nominated by the AAP, which is in power in Punjab.
Sharma is the president of the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP. He is a chartered accountant by profession and has earlier served as a cabinet minister in the J-K governme... | |
| | | | PM Modi to inaugurate commemoration event today | | 150 Years Of ‘Vande Mataram’ | | | New Delhi, Nov 6:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the year-long commemoration of the National Song, “Vande Mataram”, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Friday and also release a commemorative stamp and coin.
The programme will mark the formal launch of the year-long nationwide commemoration — from November 7, 2025 to November 7, 2026 — celebrating 150 years of the timeless composition that inspired India’s freedom movement and continues to evoke national pride and unity.
Modi will inaugurate the year-long commemoration of the National Song, “Vande Mataram”, at around 9:30 am on Friday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, a statement issued by the Prime... | |
| | | | LG Sinha pays obeisance | | | | Early Times Report
KATRA, Nov 06: The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ji Shrine today. He prayed for the well-being of all and peace and prosperity of J&K UT.... | |
| | | | IFS officer Sridhar transferred to J&K | | | | New Delhi, Nov 6:
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has ordered the transfer of Vanjulavalli Sridhar, IFS (AGMUT:2012), from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Jammu and Kashmir.... | |
| | | | Searches underway in Kishtwar | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 6: A cordon and search operation is underway to track down at least two to three terrorists believed to be hiding in a forested area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, officials said on Thursday.
The operation follows an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in the heavily forested Chatru belt on Wednesday in which a jawan sustained injuries.
According to sources, the terrorists engaged in the encounter are believed to be Pakistani nationals.
“The search operation is underway to track down the terrorists. However, there has been no exchange of fire since yesterday afternoon,” a senior security official said.
The operation... | |
| | | | Gold prices climb | | | | New Delhi, Nov 6:
Gold prices climbed by Rs 791 to Rs 1,21,313 per 10 grams in the futures trade on Thursday, supported by firm global cues and a weak dollar.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery appreciated by Rs 791, or 0.66 per cent, to Rs 1,21,313 per 10 grams from the previous close of Rs 1,20,522 per 10 grams.
The February 2026 contract appreciated by Rs 909, or 0.75 per cent, to Rs 1,22,747 per 10 grams. It had settled at Rs 1,21,838 per 10 grams on Wednesday.
Silver futures moved in tandem, with the December contract rallying by Rs 1,251, or 0.85 per cent, to Rs 1,48,572 per kilogram against the previous close of Rs 1,47,321 per kg.
The M... | |
| | | | Firecrackers banned in Poonch | | | | Early Times Report
POONCH, Nov 6: The District Magistrate Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma (JKAS), on Thursday imposed a complete ban on the sale and use of firecrackers across District Poonch until further orders.
As per the order issued by DM, the Senior Superintendent of Police Poonch had reported that during the ongoing marriage season, the bursting of firecrackers particularly during late evening and night hours may create confusion among Army and security forces, potentially affecting their ability to respond swiftly to any terror-related or firing incident.
Citing security concerns, the District Magistrate has enforced the ban under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhit... | |
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