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| Rs 500 crore needed to become Cong’s CM face, alleges Sidhu’s wife | | Shocking claim sparks political storm | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 7: A massive political storm has erupted in Punjab after former Congress MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu made a sensational claim that a staggering Rs 500 crore is needed to become the Congress party’s Chief Ministerial candidate in the state.
Speaking to the media, Navjot Kaur Sidhu — wife of senior Congress leader and former Punjab PCC chief Navjot Singh Sidhu — alleged that internal politics and financial powerplay overshadow merit within the party.
Without naming any senior leader, she remarked, “The one who brings a suitcase of Rs 500 crore becomes the party’s Chief Minister in Punjab.”
The explosive statement has triggered shockwaves across political circl... | |
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| Connectivity, coordination ensured historic success: Defence Minister | | Operation Sindoor | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 7: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday dedicated to the nation 125 border infrastructure projects - the most in one go - from Ladakh
While unveiling these developmental projects from Ladakh, the Defence Minister used the occasion to deliver a powerful message on India’s growing military readiness and border infrastructure.
Singh drew a direct connection between enhanced connectivity in Ladakh and the remarkable success of Operation Sindoor, launched in retaliation to the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam earlier this year.
Addressing a large gathering, the Defence Minister praised the precision and professionalism with which the armed forces e... | |
| | | | Singh dedicates BRO’s 22 vital infrastructure projects for J&K | | LG Sinha expresses gratitude to PM Modi, Raksha Mantri | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 7: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh dedicated 22 strategically significant infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for Jammu Kashmir Union Territory. He virtually inaugurated these projects from Ladakh. Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha joined the inaugural ceremony through VC from Lok Bhavan Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh.
He also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to PM Modi for significantly... | |
| | | | Fight against Chitta: Rare political unity in Himachal sends message to J&K | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 7: As Jammu and Kashmir continues to grapple with the growing threat of Chitta and other synthetic drugs, neighbouring Himachal Pradesh has showcased an unprecedented model of political unity—sending a strong message across the border on how to collectively confront the crisis.
In an extraordinary show of bipartisan resolve, members of the Congress Legislature Party, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and the BJP legislators, led by Leader of the Op... | |
| | | | Srinagar Police seize Rs 1 crore property of notorious drug peddler | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 7: In a major strike against the narcotics network operating in the city, Srinagar Police on Saturday attached a double-storey residential house worth around Rs 1 crore after investigators confirmed it was purchased from proceeds of drug trafficking.
Police spokepserson in a statement, in a continued and determined crackdown on the drug menace and its supporting ecosystem, Srinagar Police has attached a double-storey residential house worth approximately Rs... | |
| | | | 25 killed, 6 injured in fire at nightclub in Goa | | |  Early Times Report
Panaji, Dec 7: At least 25 persons were killed and six others suffered injuries in a massive fire that erupted at a nightclub in North Goa after midnight on Sunday, police said.
While the police earlier said 23 persons died in the fire, they later confirmed two more deaths.
The fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora in North Goa has claimed 25 lives, a police spokesperson said.
The deceased included four tourists and 14 staff members, while the identity of t... | |
| | | | Deeply saddened: LG Sinha | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 7: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a fire accident at a nightclub in Goa.
At least 25 persons were killed and six others suffered injuries in the blaze that broke out after midnight at Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa’s Arpora village, situated around 25 km from the state capital.
“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a tragic fire incident in Arpora, Goa. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. May they find strength in this difficult time,” the Lt Governor said in a post on X.
He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured in the incident. ... | |
| | | | LG Sinha extends gratitude to soldiers, urges people to donate generously | | Armed Forces Flag Day | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 7: On the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended gratitude to the nation’s soldiers and martyrs, urging citizens to contribute generously towards the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund to support the welfare of serving personnel and their families.
In a post on X, the Office of the J&K Lieutenant Governor, expressed heartfelt admiration for the country’s Armed Forces on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day.
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| | | | JKPSC conducts CCE as per schedule | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu/Srinagar, Dec 7: Thousands of candidates turned up at designated exam centres across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday as the Public Service Commission went ahead with its Combined Competitive Examination, ignoring calls for postponement amid widespread flight cancellations and a row over upper age limit.
The test began at 10 am as scheduled, ending last-minute uncertainty amid tension between Lok Bhavan and the Omar Abdullah government over demands to relax the upper ag... | |
| | | | JKPSC conducts CCE as per schedule | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu/Srinagar, Dec 7: Thousands of candidates turned up at designated exam centres across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday as the Public Service Commission went ahead with its Combined Competitive Examination, ignoring calls for postponement amid widespread flight cancellations and a row over upper age limit.
The test began at 10 am as scheduled, ending last-minute uncertainty amid tension between Lok Bhavan and the Omar Abdullah government over demands to relax the upper ag... | |
| | | | CBK files chargesheet, 2 booked | | Major Job Scam | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 7: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has formally filed a chargesheet against two individuals accused of orchestrating a fraudulent job scam involving fake J&K Bank appointment orders.
In a statement, The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir submitted a chargesheet in case FIR No. 50/2023 under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 120-B of the RPC before the Hon’ble Court of Passenger Tax, Sub-Registrar Srinagar.
The charge... | |
| | | | Parliamentary Panel to summon airline executives, regulator | | Flight Disruptions | | 
Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Dec 7: A Parliamentary Panel is likely to summon top executives of private airlines and the civil aviation regulator over the mass cancellation of IndiGo flights that has left thousands of travellers stranded across the country’s airports.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, chaired by JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha, is likely to seek an explanation from top executives of airlines and officials from the Directorate General of Civ... | |
| | | | PM Modi to initiate debate on Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha today | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Dec 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha on Monday, which is expected to bring to light several important and previously unknown facets about the national song.
Lok Sabha has listed ‘Discussion on the 150th anniversary of national song Vande Mataram’ on Monday and allocated 10 hours for the debate.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to be the second speaker in the debate that ... | |
| | | | Cross-border arms smuggling module busted in Punjab | | | | Early Times Report
Chandigarh, Dec 7: The Punjab Police on Sunday said it has busted a cross-border arms smuggling module with links to Pakistan following an arrest of one person.
Five pistols were recovered from the arrested individual, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused, along with wanted associate Saifli Singh, had been retrieving weapon consignments on the directions of a Pakistan-based handler and supplying them to criminals and gangsters in Punjab, Yadav said on X.
An FIR has been registered in Amritsar.
Further investigation is underway to identify forward and backward linkages and dismantle the entire network,... | |
| | | | MeT predicts light snowfall | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 7: The night temperatures in Kashmir rose by several degrees but stayed below the freezing point, officials said on Sunday.
Pahalgam resort in south Kashmir, which serves as the base camp for the annual Amarnath yatra, was the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir as the minimum settled at a low of minus 4.3 degrees Celsius, they said.
The minimum temperature in Srinagar — the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir — settled at minus 0.9 degrees Celsius, a rise of 3.2 degrees compared to the previous night, the officials said.
The gateway town to the valley, Qazigund, recorded a low of minus 1 degrees Celsius, while the minimum settled at minus 0.8 ... | |
| | | | Forest fire triggers landmine blasts | | | | Early Times Report
Mendhar/Jammu, Dec 7: At least half-a-dozen landmines exploded due to a forest fire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Sunday, officials said.
The fire broke out in the Balakote forest along the zero line around 10 am, detonating about six landmines in the anti-infiltration obstacle system, the officials said.
There was no report of any damage in the explosions, they said.
The forward areas along the LoC are dotted with landmines as part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system to prevent terrorists from intruding into this side from across the border.
The fire was still raging and efforts were on to douse the flames, the officia... | |
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