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| Shabir Shah funded terrorists to carry out attacks in J&K: ED informs court | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 22: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday opposed the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist Shabir Shah and further accused him of colluding with Pakistan to create unrest in Jammu and Kashmir.
In its reply filed in response to the bail petition of Shabir Shah in a Delhi court, the ED stated, “Shabir Shah was also involved in terror financing activities as terrorists need money to sustain themselves and to carry out terrorist acts.”
“Money-laundering is the method by which criminals disguise the illegal origins of their wealth and protect their asset bases, so as to avoid the suspicion of law enforcement agencies and prevent leaving a trail of incriminating evidence,” it added.
An official said, “Separatists, including Shabir Shah, Yasin Malik, Nayeem Khan, Asiya Andrabi and many others, have been cut to size. They are in jails as the investigating agencies have established their links with terror groups and their handlers sitting across the Line of Control.”
He said, “Since the day Kashmiri separatists have been jailed, Kashmir has turned peac... | |
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| All Party Meeting: Kashmir based parties tread a cautious path | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 22: Amid the political stir prevalent in Jammu and Kashmir due to the scheduled All Party Meeting called by Prime Minister Modi on June 24, the Valley-based political groups seem to be taking every step with extreme caution and care.
Sources within various Kashmir based political parties divulge that the sudden softening of the stand is not due to the abrupt change of heart but because of the past mistakes due to which the situation for the political groups in Kashmir turned tumultuous both within as well as outside.
There was a time when the political parties even boycotted and rejected to be the part of Municipal and Panchayat. However with time, th... | |
| | | | Except for BJP all parties on same page to restore statehood | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 22: Ahead of the all-party meeting convened by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on June 24, demand restoring statehood gains momentum as except BJP all other political parties are unanimous on this issue.
Although some BJP leaders have endorsed this demand, officially the J&K unit party has maintained a silence on this issue.
Two-day before Prime Minister’s meeting, Congress has strongly demanded restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu centric political groups like Panthers Party have already intensified the campaign for statehood. The National Conference, PDP, Congress, CPM and the newly formed J&K Apni Party have also raised the demand o... | |
| | | | COVID-19: JK reports 428 new cases, 7 deaths | | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 22: Jammu & Kashmir reported 428 new cases of Corona Virus following which the total number of positive cases reached 3, 12,584. Following seven fresh deaths the death toll due to the virus in the union territory reached 4,269.
Srinagar district reported 104 cases followed by Jammu district 32, Kupwara and Rajouri districts 29 each, Pulwama district 28, Baramulla and Budgam districts 25 each, Kulgam and Doda districts 23 each, Poonch district 22, Anantnag, Bandipora and Ganderbal districts 15 each, Reasi district 13, Ramban district eight, Kishtwar district seven, Kathua district six, Udhampur and Samba districts four each and Shopi... | |
| | | | Forest Deptt violates transfer policy | | Maximum junior assistants overstaying, only 3 transferred in 2 years | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 22: Maximum junior assistants posted in the office of Chief Conservator of Forests here have been overstaying at their places of posting in violation of the transfer policy formulated by J&K Government. Only three have been transferred during the past two years.
In response to an RTI application filed by Bilal Ahmed, seeking information regarding stay period of each junior assistant working under the control of the Chief Conservator of Forests Jammu, the office of Chief Conservator of Forests has furnished the details of the officials overstaying in the office.
As per the information, the CCF Jammu has furnished the list of 90 junior assistants out of wh... | |
| | | | Conversion of agriculture land for commercial use continues unabated | | ‘Influential construct huge shopping complexes in middle of paddy fields’ | |  Saahil Suhail
Early Times Report
Anantnag, June 22: Despite the presence of laws which strictly prohibit the conversion of agricultural land for commercial purposes, the conversion is going unabated in several areas of Anantnag particularly along the old National Highway.
The Section 133 of Land Revenue Act strictly prohibits the conversion of agricultural land for non-agriculture purposes, however the authorities are watching as mute spectators.
Huge commercial structures are coming u... | |
| | | | Union Health Ministry’s expert warns against reopening schools | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 22: Although authorities have eased restrictions after a number of positive cases witnessing a downward trend, NITI Aayog member on Tuesday warned against the opening of schools at this point of time.
Amid the threat of the possible third wave of Coronavirus, Dr. V.K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog on Tuesday said that said the decision regarding opening of schools has to be taken cautiously.
“We should take risky decisions only when we are fully protected”, Dr Paul said while explaining the reasons behind emergence of new pandemic waves and how it can be controlled or even avoided by following COVID appropriate behaviours and taking measures such as... | |
| | | | Reforms by ‘conviction, incentives’ new model: PM Modi | | | |
Agencies
NEW DELHI, June 22: Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and in the backdrop of a financial crunch seen across the world, states in India were able to borrow significantly more in 2020-21 and were able to raise an extra Rs 1.06 lakh crores in the period 2020-21, the PM Narendra Modi wrote in a blog post published on Tuesday.
This, significant increase in the availability of resources, the Prime Minister said, was made possible by an approach of `Centre-State bhagidari`. The COVID-19 pandemic has come with a whole new set of challenges to Governments across the world in terms of policy-making. India is no exception. Raising enough resources for public welfare... | |
| | | | Three residental houses gutted in remote Sangpora area of Chatroo | | |  Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, June 22: Three houses were completely gutted in a fire incident in the remote Sangpora area of Chatroo, some 65 KM from District Headquarter Kishtwar during last intervening night.
As per the details available with Early Times, Quick action of Indian Army (11 RR) along with local people and civil administration helped save precious lives from a major fire in which three houses were completely burnt— however all people inside were rescued. The of... | |
| | | | Shopkeepers of Bhatadhurian accuse Naib Tehsildar of harassment | | |  Rajesh Tandon
Early Times Report
Poonch, June 22: Shopkeepers of Bhatadhurian have accused Naib Tehsildar of harassment by demanding money for keeping their shops open for extra hours.
Angered over the behaviour of Naib Tehsildar, the shopkeepers staged protest demonstration and raised slogans against the revenue official for asking for money to allow them to open their shops for extra hours. They demanded inquiry into the matter so that such officials should be taken to task.
Sources in... | |
| | | | Insurance companies allegedly harass hailstorm sufferers in Poonch | | |  Rajesh Tandon
Early Times Report
Poonch, June 22: Recent hailstorm in Poonch has hit various vehicles of Poonch people. Glasses of many vehicles have been broken. The aggrieved alleged that when they approached the insurance companies for claim, they were harassed. Advocate Ajit Verma, Chairman NAVA POONCH has appealed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and District administration Poonch to take action against the insurance companies who are not providing the insurance amount to the insured wh... | |
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