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| In UN, India talks tough on Indus Water Treaty, warns Pak against supporting terrorism | | WATER AND BLOOD CAN’T FLOW TOGETHER | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 20: India delivered a strong rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations, asserting that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance until Islamabad takes “credible and irreversible” steps to end its support for cross-border terrorism.
Speaking at a United Nations event around World Water Day, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish (Harish Parvathaneni), said New Delhi had entered into the 1960 agreement in a spirit of goodwill and cooperation, but that commitment has been eroded by decades of hostility and violence.
Issuing what was described as a firm diplomatic message, the Indian envoy stated that meaningful engagement, including discussions on water-sharing, cannot continue in an environment marked by persistent terror attacks.
He underscored that responsibility in international agreements is a “two-way street,” and accused Pakistan of violating the core spirit of the treaty through wars and sustained sponsorship of terrorism... | |
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| Miracle at Surankote: They lit her funeral pyre, she was still alive | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 20: For over a decade, Lalita Devi existed only in memory. Her family had mourned her, searched for her, and ultimately surrendered to grief — lighting the funeral pyre and completing the last rites that Sanatan tradition prescribes for the dead. Life, painfully, moved on.
But Lalita Devi had not died. She had simply been lost.
For reasons her fractured mind could not explain, the elderly woman had spent years wandering the bus stand and markets of Surankote, in Poonch district. Mentally unwell and unable to identify herself, she survived on the quiet kindness of locals who gave her food and looked out for her — strangers who became, without knowing it, he... | |
| | | | 31000 Vaishno Devi pilgrims brave inclement weather to visit cave shrine | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 19: Braving inclement weather, over 31,000 pilgrims visited the holy town of Katra and paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on the first day of Navratri, officials said on Friday.
“As many as 31,690 pilgrims visited the cave shrine and paid obeisance at the temple on the first day of Navratri (Thursday) till 10 pm,” a senior official of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said.
The nine-day Navratri festival got off to a grand start on March 19, with officials expecting a daily footfall of more than 30,000 pilgrims. It will conclude on March 27.
Decorated with fresh flowers and illumin... | |
| | | | PM Modi speaks to King of Bahrain | | Condemns attacks on energy infra in West Asia | | | New Delhi, Mar 20:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain and while discussing with him the current situation in West Asia, condemned attacks on the energy and civilian infrastructure in the region.
During his telephonic conversation with the King of Bahrain, the prime minister reiterated the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and keeping shipping lines open and secure.
"Had a fruitful discussion with the King of Bahrain, His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. Conveyed warm greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr to him and the people of Bahrain.
"We discussed the current situation in the West Asian region. Condemned at... | |
| | | | EC transfers in Bengal will not change result: CM Omar | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the efforts of the Election Commission to "gerrymander" will not change the results in West Bengal Assembly elections, expressing confidence that Trinamool Congress will emerge victorious.
"No amount of effort by the Election Commission to gerrymander will change the results. Come counting day Mamata Didi will win a thumping majority," Abdullah posted on his personal X handle.
Commenting on the large-scale transfers ordered by the Election Commission in the poll-bound state, Abdullah said these things happen only in the states where the BJP is not in power.
"These sweeping transfers only... | |
| | | | Weather to improve from today: MeT | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 20: Jammu and Kashmir witnessed light to moderate rainfall in the plains and snowfall in the higher reaches over the past 24 hours, the Meteorological Department said on Friday.
Officials said snowfall was recorded in higher altitude areas, including Gurez, Keran, Tangdhar, Uri, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, while most plains received light to moderate rain.
The MeT Centre Srinagar said that weather conditions on March 20 are expected to remain partly to generally cloudy, with spells of light rain in plains and light snowfall over higher reaches at many places towards late afternoon and evening. Improvement is expected thereafter.
From March 21 to 25, the weat... | |
| | | | After unusually warm winter, day temperatures fall below normal in Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 20: After experiencing an unusually warm winter, Kashmir is now witnessing below-normal daytime temperatures due to recent rains and snowfall, which could augur well for crops and flowering plants, officials said on Friday.
Since Sunday, most parts of the valley have seen intermittent rains, while many areas at higher elevations received snowfall.
There was overnight snowfall in tourist resorts like Gulmarg and Sonamarg, as well as in various locations in the upper reaches of Kashmir. As a result, the mountains and hills in the valley are now covered with fresh, pristine layers of snow, officials noted.
The wet weather has caused a drop in daytime temp... | |
| | | | LG Sinha, CM Omar extend Eid greetings | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which is being celebrated tomorrow.
In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my heartiest greetings and good wishes to all.
The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the auspicious culmination of the holy month of Ramzan, is an occasion of profound spiritual and social significance. The sacred festival embodies the noble spirit of sacrifice and the joy of sharing. On this auspicious day, let us recommit to humanity’s service, uplifting the lives of the poor and needy. May Eid ush... | |
| | | | J&K Govt constitutes technical panel | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC) to examine the proposed use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in investigative operations of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).... | |
| | | | BRO intensifies snow clearance on key roads | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 20: As the heavy snowfall disrupted traffic movement in several parts of the Jammu region, the Border Roads Organisation has intensified snow clearance on the Mughal Road and the Basohli–Bani–Bhaderwah road, officials said on Thursday.
Following heavy snowfall in the area on Tuesday, Mughal Road, connecting the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in the Jammu region with south Kashmir’s Shopian, was closed for vehicular traffic.
“Snow clearance is underway on Mughal Road in Poonch after heavy snowfall disrupted connectivity. The Border Roads Organisation’s 79 RCC team is working round the clock to reopen the route swiftly,” officials said.
The BRO... | |
| | | | Premium petrol, industrial diesel prices up | | | | New Delhi, Mar 20:
The price of premium or higher-grade petrol price on Friday was increased by Rs 2 per litre while the rate of bulk diesel sold to industrial users was hiked by about Rs 22 a litre, reflecting the spike in global oil prices amid conflict in the Middle-East.
However, the price of normal petrol and diesel remains unchanged.
Premium 95-Octane petrol price in Delhi has been increased from Rs 99.89 per litre to Rs 101.89 in the national capital, industry sources said.
Alongside, bulk or industrial diesel prices were hiked from Rs 87.67 per litre to Rs 109.59 in Delhi.
International oil prices touched USD 119 per barrel on Thursday on intensifying Iran war, before pullin... | |
| | | | Crackdown on illegal gambling | | | | New Delhi, Mar 20:
In a massive crackdown against illegal gambling and betting websites, the government has blocked 300 such websites and applications, sources said.
The blocked sites and apps are related to online sports betting platforms; online casinos offering slots, roulette, live dealer tables; betting exchanges functioning like P-2-P betting marketplaces.
Action was also taken on satta/matka gambling networks, and real-money card and casino game apps, the sources said.
The government has blocked 300 such websites and applications, as it came down heavily on illegal gambling and betting websites, they said. About 8,400 such websites have been blocked so far, and the majority (a... | |
| | | | Avalanche alert issued | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Disaster Management Authority on Friday issued an avalanche warning for the higher reaches of North Kashmir.
According to the (JKUTDMA), Baramulla and Kupwara districts have been placed under caution, with areas above 2,600 metres likely to face medium danger levels over the next 24 hours.
The warning urges residents, particularly those living in vulnerable areas, to remain alert and avoid venturing into avalanche-prone zones.
The advisory stresses strict adherence to safety guidelines and precautionary measures to minimise risks, as conditions remain conducive for avalanche activity in higher altitudes.
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