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| Focus on innovation, employability, entrepreneurship: LG Sinha to KU | | Chairs 84th University Council Meeting at Lok Bhavan | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired the 84th Meeting of the University Council of the University of Kashmir (KU), at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar.
The Lieutenant Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the University, emphasized the need to introduce contemporary, interdisciplinary and skill-oriented academic programmes aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP-2020).
He stressed that the University must focus on innovation, employability, and entrepreneurship, while ensuring that academic initiatives respond to local and regional developmental needs. The Chancellor also advised the University to strengthen integrated and professional ... | |
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| Nitin Nabin becomes BJP’s youngest national working president? | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 14: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday appointed Bihar Cabinet Minister Nitin Nabin as its National Working President, a move approved by the party’s Parliamentary Board. At 45, Nabin is among the youngest leaders to assume the key organisational role and is widely seen as a potential successor to incumbent BJP president J P Nadda.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nabin on his elevation, describing him as a “hardworking Karyak... | |
| | | | Third Kashmiri youth arrested in Arunachal for spying for Pakistan | | |  Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 14: Security agencies have arrested another youth from Jammu and Kashmir in Arunachal Pradesh for allegedly spying for Pakistan, marking the third arrest in the case within a few weeks.
The latest accused, Hilal Ahmed (26), was apprehended from Aalo town in West Siang district, where he had been residing. He is accused of sharing sensitive information with handlers based in Pakistan, officials said.
Earlier, the first accused, Nazir Ahmad Malik,... | |
| | | | J&K set for Panchayat, Municipal polls as SEC appointment process begins | | | | Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 14: The long-pending process for holding Panchayat and Municipal elections in Jammu and Kashmir has moved a step closer, with the appointment of the State Election Commissioner (SEC) now imminent.
The absence of the SEC, which had emerged as a major impediment to the conduct of grassroots-level elections in the Union Territory, is set to be addressed shortly. If circumstances permit, the selection committee headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is likely to convene its first meeting next week to finalise the appointment.
The post of State Election Commissioner has remained vacant since April this year, following the completion of the tenur... | |
| | | | Technology should amplify human judgment, not replace it: CJI Surya Kant | | |  Early Times Report
Cuttack (Odisha), Dec 14: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Sunday said technology should amplify human judgment and not replace it.
He was addressing a symposium on ‘Ensuring justice for the common man: strategies for reducing litigation costs and delays’ here.
“Pendency of cases in courts clogs every level of the judicial structure, from the trial court to the constitutional court. And when a blockage occurs at the top, the pressure only intensifies below,” he sai... | |
| | | | No link found between COVID-19 vaccination, sudden deaths in young adults | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Dec 14: A comprehensive, one-year autopsy-based observational study conducted at AIIMS, Delhi, has found no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination with sudden deaths among young adults, reaffirming the safety of Covid vaccines.
Sudden death in young adults is a significant concern requiring targeted public health strategies, the study said, underlying coronary artery disease remains the leading cause and that respiratory and unexplained deaths warrant further i... | |
| | | | Prez Murmu rejects mercy plea of man convicted for rape, murder of 2-year-old | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Dec 14: President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of a man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra in 2012, officials said on Sunday.
This is the third mercy plea rejected by the President after assuming office on July 25, 2022.
The Supreme Court on October 3, 2019, affirmed the death sentence awarded to Ravi Ashok Ghumare, saying he had no control over his “carnal desires” and surpassed all natural, soci... | |
| | | | CBI chargesheets 4 Chinese nationals | | Rs 1,000 Crore Cyber Crime Racket | | 
Early Times Report
New Delhi, Dec 14: The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for their alleged roles in a transnational cyber fraud network that siphoned off over Rs 1,000 crore through a sprawling web of shell entities and digital scams, officials said on Sunday.
After busting the racket in October, investigators unravelled a single, tightly coordinated syndicate that relied on an elaborate digital and financial infrastructu... | |
| | | | J&K Samadhan logs 1.02 lakh grievances in 2025, disposal rate at 86.27% | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 14: Jammu and Kashmir Government’s public grievance redressal platform, JK Samadhan, has received over 1.02 lakh grievances in 2025, with 88,091 cases resolved, translating into an overall disposal rate of 86.27 per cent, officials said on Sunday.
A comparative month-wise trend analysis showed consistent citizen engagement, with grievance inflow peaking at 7,087 cases in February and sustained levels in subsequent months, the officials said.
They said the in... | |
| | | | ‘Prioritise women, SC/ST officers for central deputation’ | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Dec 14: The Centre has asked states to nominate women officers and those from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) for appointment in key posts on central deputation so that adequate representation can be provided to them.
In a communique issued to the chief secretaries of all state governments, the Personnel Ministry sought nominations of only those officers who are not likely to be recalled by them on the grounds of availing promotion for at least t... | |
| | | | Chargesheet filed against 40 persons | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 14: A chargesheet has been filed by police against 40 persons allegedly involved in anti-national activities in Kashmir, an official said here on Sunday.
A police spokesman said it has presented challan in a case registered this year under Egress and Internal Movement Control Ordinance (EIMCO) against 40 accused persons involved in anti-national activities, including crossing to Pakistan for illegal arms training.
“The challan was submitted before the competent court after completion of investigation,” the spokesman said. ... | |
| | | | Higher reaches receive fresh snowfall | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 14: Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, coupled with cloud cover across the plains, led to a marginal improvement in night temperatures on Saturday night, even as cold conditions continued to grip some parts.
Fresh snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, including Zojila Pass, Minamarg, Baltal, and the Tulail Valley, bringing temporary relief from the prevailing cold wave conditions.
Snow accumulation ranged from 1 centimetre to about 3 inches, according to data compiled by independent weather channel Kashmir Weather.
Following the fresh snowfall in the upper reaches, minimum temperatures showed sligh... | |
| | | | Bhaderwah awaits snowfall, winter tourism hit | | | | Early Times Report
Bhaderwah, Dec 14: A prolonged dry spell and lack of snowfall this winter have hit tourism in Doda district, affecting tourist arrivals and the local economy, tourism stakeholders said.
Since the onset of winter, renowned high-altitude tourist destinations such as Guldanda, Chattergalla and Padri — which usually start receiving snowfall by mid-October — have not witnessed any significant precipitation activity so far, adversely affecting winter tourism and adventure sports, they said.
The dry weather has resulted in a sharp decline in tourist arrivals, with visitors staying away from the region’s popular snow destinations. However, tourism stakeholders remain hopef... | |
| | | | Bhaderwah awaits snowfall, winter tourism hit | | | | Early Times Report
Bhaderwah, Dec 14: A prolonged dry spell and lack of snowfall this winter have hit tourism in Doda district, affecting tourist arrivals and the local economy, tourism stakeholders said.
Since the onset of winter, renowned high-altitude tourist destinations such as Guldanda, Chattergalla and Padri — which usually start receiving snowfall by mid-October — have not witnessed any significant precipitation activity so far, adversely affecting winter tourism and adventure sports, they said.
The dry weather has resulted in a sharp decline in tourist arrivals, with visitors staying away from the region’s popular snow destinations. However, tourism stakeholders remain hopef... | |
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