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| 2 former police officers, veteran Army officer, senior journalist in the race | | Appointment of LG’s Advisors | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 27: With the appointment of new Advisor to Raj Bhawan expected for the last few months, New Delhi has discussed the matter afresh with Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha during his recent visit to the national capital.
Top sources said during the sidelines of the meeting chaired by the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah to review situation in J&K, the issue of Advisors was discussed. Sources said Shah discussed the issue with Manoj Sinha for a couple of minutes and that subsequently some more meetings were held on the issue at various levels.
It was reliably learnt that the names of few of the persons shortlisted for the post were also discussed at length. The sources said the appointment of the new Advisor was expected after a much-expected meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office.
“The final word on the appointment of the Advisors will come only after a word from the honorable Prime Minister Narendra Bhai Modi Ji,” said a source pricy to the issue.
The sources said names of at least four prominent persons including two former police officials and one... | |
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| Amid spree of resignations, Rajni Patil on job to lure Azad loyalists | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 27: Amid a spree of resignations by loyalists of Ghulam Nabi Azad, the Congress high-command has started an aggressive campaign to keep the party’s flock together in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
While party leaders on Saturday tried to put up a brave face by seeking to downplay the resignations of senior leaders in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad, the party high command has asked Rajya Sabha member Rajni Patil to contact loyalists of Azad in J&K.
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| | | | Misappropriation of funds: ACB books AEE, AEs, others | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 27: Anticorruption Bureau Jammu has registered a case against Assistant Executive Engineer and Assistant Engineer for the misappropriation of funds.
The cases under sections 5(1) (c), 5(1) (d) r/w 5(2) J&K PC Act Svt.2006 and section 120-B RPC were registered against Kuldeep Kumar Kaith AEE, Shabir Ahmed Malik and Vinod Kumar Abrol both AEs and Rahul Gandotra, TA (Contractual) RDD Block Chassana, Sahil Gandotra, TA (Contractual) RDD Block Chassana for misappropriation of funds.
The verification was initiated against officers/ officials of Rural Development Department of Block Chassana Reasi for committing fraud and minting money by misusing the funds mea... | |
| | | | BSF foils infiltration, arrests Pakistani national | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 27: The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an attempted infiltration by terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir and arrested a Pakistani national along the international border in Ranbir Singh Pura sector of Jammu region.
A BSF spokesman on Saturday said the incident took place on the night of August 26-27.
“The intruder crossed over to the Indian side and started moving towards the (border) fence,” the spokesman said.
When the troops challenged him, he didn’t pay any heed and kept moving towards fence in an aggressive manner.
“He was fired upon following which he hid behind the gate but troops opened the gate and apprehended him,” the spokesman said.
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| | | | Land Fraud Case: Crime Branch Kashmir Files chargesheet against Patwari, other accused in Chadoora | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 27: The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir on Saturday produced charge sheet against a Patwari (revenue official) and other person in connection with fraudulent mutation of land at Chadoora area of central Kashmir.
Besides cheating and forgery, the two accused persons— Ghulam Rasool Bhat Son-in-law of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat of Repora Namthal Chadoora and Assadullah Baba (Patwari) son of Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din of Batpora Wathora Patwan—have been accused of criminal conspiracy.
According to a statement , the Crime Branch said that the case (FIR No. 43 of 2015) was filed in 2015 following a written complaint, alleging that Ghulam Rasool Bhat in connivanc... | |
| | | | J&K cricket scam: Citing “health reasons” Farooq skips appearance in court | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 27: Citing “health issues”, National Conference president and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday skipped his appearance before the Court in the much-publicized infamous Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKSC) scam.
Taking cognizance of the complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Dr Farooq Abdullah Abdullah and others in the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) money laundering case, the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar had issued him a summons on July 23 to appear on August 27.
Over one month time was given to Dr. Abdullah to appear before the court in this scam, which came into the limelight in the year... | |
| | | | Modi Government has “Zero Tolerance Policy” against terrorism: Amit Shah | | | | Agencies
Raipur, Aug 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the Narendra Modi government took all efforts to strengthen probe agencies such as the NIA and anti-terror laws in line with its policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism.
The National Investigation Agency will have branches in all the states by May 2024, he said.
The home minister was speaking at the inauguration of the office building of the NIA’s Raipur branch in Atal Nagar area of Nava Raipur.
“The Modi government has adopted zero tolerance policy against Left Wing Extremism, terrorism and other related crimes including fake currency and narcotics, and therefore we left no stone unturned to strengthen the NIA... | |
| | | | UP will be ahead of all states: Rajnath Singh | | | | Agencies
Lucknow, Aug 27: Considering ongoing development driven by the “double engine” government in Uttar Pradesh, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday announced that the state would soon be ahead of all states in terms of new generation infrastructure.
Speaking at an event at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Convention Centre here, Mr Singh mentioned how Uttar Pradesh is moving step by step on the path of development under a “double engine” government run by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Centre, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the state.
“We are fortunate that double engine government is working here (in Uttar Pradesh). One is the Central government under Prime Minister ... | |
| | | | IAF rescues Hungarian trekker | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 27: The Indian Air Force (IAF) assisted by the army and administration on Saturday rescued an Hungarian trekker in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, five days after he got lost while climbing a mountain.
Defence sources said Rashtriya Rifles deployed in Dool and IAF carried out a 30-hour search and rescue operation in snow-bound and upper ranges of Machhail.
The team rescued Akos Vermes, 38, from Budapest, from the treacherous heights of Umasila in Sumcham Valley.
“He was examined medically... He had lost his way while on a mountaineering expedition and was left exposed to inclement weather for five days,” he said.... | |
| | | | Police probe points towards depression, drug overdose | | Recovery of 6 bodies | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 27: Six people, including five members of a family, who were found dead inside two houses here 10 days ago, died of an overdose of drugs, which they decided to take to end their lives, a senior police officer said on Saturday.
Noor-ul-Habib is believed to have convinced the five members of the family -- an elderly woman, her specially-abled daughter and son, another daughter and grandson -- to commit suicide as both the families were under depression due to pending court cases and medical reasons, Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, Chandan Kohli told reporters here.
He said two people -- a health worker and a plumber -- were arrested for not informing... | |
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