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| NC facing revolt as youth leader resigns against dynastic politics | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 23: National Conference leadership is facing revolt after the appointment of constituency in-charges for the next assembly elections in J&K.
After former MLA from Ganderbal Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar broke his silence and revealed brewing anger among dedicated workers, Sameer Iqbal Bhat, zone president of the Youth National Conference (North), resigned from the post as well as from the basic membership of the party.
On November 2, the National Conference has appointed constituency in-charges for the next assembly elections.
In a hard-hitting letter written to party president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Bhat said that NC has failed to come up to the expectations of the masses.
“With a very heavy heart, I am bidding farewell to the party I joined back in 2017 with high hopes that the JKNC represents the aspirations of the people and this is the party that has always defended the rights and identity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir”, Bhat stated.
He said that after August 5, 2-019, residents of J&K were looking towards it as the only hope but the party was b... | |
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| Govt enhances financial empowerment of Panchayati Raj Institutions | | AC delegates powers to accord AA of execution of works to PRI’sin respect of their own source revenue | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 23: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the delegation of powers for granting Administrative Approval, to Gram Panchayats, Block Samitis and Zila Parishads for execution of works, the expenditure of which will be met out of Panchayats’ own resources.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K attended the meeting.
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| | | | AC approves advance payment to meet demand of more than 4600 FPS dealers | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 23: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the proposal for Advance Payments in favour of FPS Dealers on account of their margin on monthly basis under NFSA Scheme.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K attended the meeting.
Administrative Council approved Advance Payments of 75%
Central share on account of FPS Dealers margin, on monthly basis under NFSA Scheme, out of Revolving Fund (Foodgrains) Account, pending release of such claims by Government of India.
Since the flow of funds of Government of India under ... | |
| | | | Pakistan develops new airbase near Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 23: In a development that has yet again exposed the sinister designs of Pakistan towards Jammu and Kashmir, the enemy country is developing its airbase just 130 kilometers from Jammu city.
Highly placed sources told the Early Times that the Indian Defence Research Wing has accessed crucial details of the Pakistan’s anti-India designs through airbase.
Details accessed by the Early Times said: “Pakistan Air force (PAF) is developing a new forward airbase in a town called Muridke, about 100 km from the line of Control (LOC) and only 120 km from Jammu. The airfield is located 15 kilometers northeast of Muridke, which is close to Lahore.”
A senior official i... | |
| | | | 3 of family jump from Jammu bridge in panic, 1 dies | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 23: An 11-year-old girl was killed and her two siblings injured after they allegedly jumped from a railway bridge here today when they saw a train approaching, an official said. While Hadia Fatima died in the accident, her brother Mohiuddin (12) and sister Alia (six) sustained injuries, he said.
The three siblings were on their way to school in the Bajalta area when the incident occurred, he said, adding it is possible that the children panicked and jumped off the bridge after noticing a train approaching.
The injured were rushed to a hospital for treatment, the official said.... | |
| | | | J&K Bank doing commendable job: MoS Finance Dr Bhagwat Karad | | Inaugurates 3 branches, 4 ATMs; Hands over sanction letters to aspiring entrepreneurs, micro-ATMs to Digi Pay Sakhis | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 23: I feel delighted to be part of this programme of J&K Bank that is doing a commendable job of providing self-employment to the youth, progressing ahead with a clear digital vision, enhancing financial awareness of the people while deepening financial inclusion.
Minister of State for Finance (GoI) Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad made these remarks today in presence of MD & CEO Baldev Prakash, Private Secretary to MoS Amit Meena (IAS), General Managers Sudhir G... | |
| | | | Cong model means casteism, vote bank politics, creates rift among people: PM Modi | | | | Agencies
Mehsana, Nov 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the “Congress model” meant casteism, division, and vote bank politics which has “ruined” Gujarat and the entire country.
Canvassing for BJP candidates at Mehsana in poll-bound Gujarat, Modi said the Bharatiya Janata Party never endorsed the policy of “favouritism and discrimination” which is evident in youths reposing faith in the ruling party. “Congress model means corruption, nepotism, dynastic politics, sectarianism and casteism. They are known for indulging in vote bank politics and creating rifts between people of different castes or even in different districts to be in power.
“This model has ruined not just ... | |
| | | | Govt orders celebrating Constitution Day on Nov 26 in J&K | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 23: Government on Wednesday ordered holding of preamble reading ceremonies in all its offices, autonomous bodies, PSUs, local self government institutions (Panchayats/Municipal Bodies), schools and colleges across the Jammu and Kashmir.
“The Constitution Day, also known as “Samvidhan Divas” is celebrated every year on 26th November to commemorate adoption of the Constitution of India. On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect from 26th January 1950.
The sanctity of the auspicious occasion necessitates rightful duty of the citizens to celebrate the august occasion. This year the Const... | |
| | | | Guru Tegh Bahadur sacrificed his life for humanity: Prez Murmu | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Nov 23: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said Guru Tegh Bahadur sacrificed his life for humanity and his teachings will be remembered for all times to come.
In her message on the eve of Martyrdom Day of Guru Teg Bahadur, President Murmu said, “Guru Tegh Bahadur ji sacrificed his life for the sake of Dharma. It is rightly said about him that “Sir Diya Par Saar Na Diya”. His sacrifice will be remembered for all times to come.”
The President said Guru Tegh Bahadur was called ‘Hind ki Chadar’ as his martyrdom was seen as a sacrifice for humanity.
“Let us all take a pledge to adopt Guru Tegh Bahadur ji’s teachings of unity and brotherhood in our lives...I pay my h... | |
| | | | BSF repatriates Pak national with mental disability | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 23: Hours after his arrest, the Border Security Force in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday repatriated a Pakistani national with mental disability. A senior BSF official said that a flag meeting was held Wednesday morning in Ramgarh sector between the BSF and PakistanI Rangers in which, an intruder detained on Tuesday from the same sector, was repatriated.
The repatriated man was identified as Shahzad, a resident of village Rangoor in Pakistan. It was found during questioning that he was ‘mentally retarded’ and the same was also confirmed by the Pakistani Rangers, following which a flag meeting was called and he was handed over after completi... | |
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