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| Union Minister Chouhan hands over Rs 3,566 crore PMGSY-IV package sanction letter to CM Omar | | CM thanks Union Minister for the package, assures swift implementation of PMGSY works | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today addressed the launch event of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-IV, Batch-II at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), marking a significant step towards strengthening rural connectivity and infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir.
The programme was formally launched by Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
In presence of massive gathering at SKICC, Unions Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed over the PMGSY-IV (Batch II) package worth Rs 3,566 crore to the Chief Minister.
The package will connect 363 habitations through 330 roa... | |
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| 5 lakh families in J&K to be provided ‘pucca’ houses: Chouhan | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 28: Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that all five lakh families in Jammu and Kashmir living in ‘kuchha’ houses, will be provided ‘pucca’ houses after physical verification. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given me the task of providing pucca houses to poor people under the PM Awas Yojna. A new survey in Jammu and Kashmir found that five lakh families lack permanent housing.
After conducting physic... | |
| | | | ‘Mama’ moment in Srinagar: CM Omar hails Shivraj Singh Chouhan as J&K’s true friend | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday described Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as a “true friend and well-wisher” of the Union Territory, affectionately referring to him as “Mama” during a public function in Srinagar.
Speaking at the launch of the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre, the Chief Minister said Chouhan has consistently supported Jammu and Kashmir’s developmental needs over the past one-and-a-half years.
“The title ‘Mama’ suits you. We have accepted you with the same affection and trust. You have strengthened our relationship and ... | |
| | | | Another LeT commander shot dead in Pak by unknown gunmen, 30 terrorists eliminated in 4- years | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: The killing of wanted terrorist operatives by unidentified gunmen continues unabated in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), with another self-styled commander of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) shot dead in the latest incident.
Sheikh Yousuf Afridi, an LeT commander, was gunned down by unknown assailants in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on April 27.
According to initial reports, the attackers fired multiple rounds at Afridi, leaving him no chance to escape. Afridi was considered a close associate of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed and an important link in the outfit’s operations in the region. Investigators are treating the i... | |
| | | | CCTVs in Police Stations: SC asks Amicus to convene meeting on utilisation of funds | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 28: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that a meeting be convened on May 6 to deliberate on the aspect of utilisation of funds by the states on installation of CCTVs in police stations across the country.
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta asked senior advocate Siddhartha Dave, who is assisting it as an amicus curiae in a suo motu matter concerning lack of functional CCTVs in police stations, to hold a meeting on May 6 with the Centre, all st... | |
| | | | Under PM Modi’s leadership India hit 357 million tonnes in agri-production in 2024-25: LG Sinha | | Attends national summit on sustainable, climate resilient agroecosystems | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 28: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the National Summit on "Sustainable & Climate Resilient Agroecosystems: Innovations and Policy Framework" at SKUAST Jammu. He urged the scientists, innovators and other stakeholders to come together to build climate resilience and transform sustainable Agro-ecosystems. “The moment has come to move beyond minor adjustments and embrace bold, science-led, farmer-focused transformation. Policies must champion clima... | |
| | | | LG attends launch of book: 'The Waves of Resilience, Story of Radio Sharda' | | Commends Ramesh Hangloo his team for preserving rich culture and values | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 28: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, today launched the book ‘The Waves of Resilience, Story of Radio Sharda’ edited by Shri Ramesh Hangloo, the founder of Radio Sharda. The book is a collection of articles written by common listeners, litterateurs and renowned personalities from Kashmiri Pandit Community and highlights the impact of Radio Sharda on the socio-cultural activities of the community.
The Lieutenant Governor commended Shri Ramesh Hangloo and his team for preserving rich culture and values.
“Kashmiri Pandit community endured genocide and was uprooted from their ancestral soil. They left behind all material possessions, carrying only ... | |
| | | | New Ladakh districts go functional within hours, big step ahead of Amit Shah’s visit | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: Within hours of notifying the creation of five new districts in Ladakh, the Ladakh Administration on Tuesday operationalised the new units, with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approving the appointment of Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) for each district.
The swift rollout of administrative machinery comes just three days ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s two-day visit to Leh beginning April 30, and is being se... | |
| | | | New Districts of Ladakh | | | | Early Times Report
Leh, Apr 28: Headquarters of Ladakh, strategically located with borders touching China and Himachal Pradesh. Leh city remains the district headquarters.
Kargil: The second major district, sharing borders with Pakistan (PoK), Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Kargil town is the headquarters.
Nubra: Carved out of Leh district, it includes areas such as Diskit, Hunder, Sumur, Panamik and Turtuk beyond Khardung La. Diskit will serve as the district headquarters.
Zanskar: Separated from Kargil district, the Buddhist-majority Zanskar valley shares borders with Himachal Pradesh. Padum will be the headquarters.
Drass: Formed from Kargil sub-division along the Leh-S... | |
| | | | TADA Court rejects Yasin Malik’s plea in IAF killing case | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: The 3rd Additional Sessions Judge, Jammu, designated as Special Judge under TADA and Section 22 of the NIA Act, has dismissed an application filed by accused Mohd Yasin Malik seeking five days’ prior intimation of prosecution witnesses in the 1990 IAF personnel killing case. The application was moved in CBI vs Mohd Yasin Malik and others, arising out of FIR RC-01(S)/1990, registered for offences under RPC Sections 120-B, 364, 368 and 34, Sections 3 and 4 of the TADA Act and Section 27 of the Arms Act.
The defence had pleaded that without prior information about the witnesses to be produced, the accused was deprived of a fair opportunity to prepare for ... | |
| | | | NDPS crackdown intensifies: Srinagar Police attaches Rs 1.5 cr drug money-linked property in Rainawari | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 28: In a continued crackdown against narcotics under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Srinagar Police has attached immovable property worth nearly Rs 1.5 crore belonging to a drug peddler. In a statement, Srinagar Police has attached immovable property worth approximately Rs 1.5 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler.
Police Station Rainawari, acting under the provisions of Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, attached a single-storey residenti... | |
| | | | WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts involved in digital arrest scams since Jan this year: Centre to SC | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 28: A multi-pronged action involving telecom regulators, service providers, the RBI, tech giants and the CBI has been taken to tackle the rising menace of digital arrest scams, besides WhatsApp banning 9,400 accounts involved in such offences, the Centre has told the Supreme Court. The action was detailed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) which has filed a comprehensive status report in pursuance of the ... | |
| | | | SC suspends look out circular against man facing prosecution in CBI, ED cases | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 28: The Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended a look out circular issued by the CBI against a man who is facing prosecution in separate cases lodged by the probe agency and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The apex court also issued a notice to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) seeking its response within six weeks on a plea filed by petitioner Nimesh Navinchandra Shah, who has challenged the look out circular (LOC) issued against him by the Central Bureau ... | |
| | | | J&K Govt blacklists Reliance General Insurance | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has blacklisted Reliance General Insurance Company for two years due to serious lapses and contractual failures in implementing a group mediclaim insurance policy for Government employees and pensioners.... | |
| | | | Criminal detained under PSA | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: A notorious criminal was detained under the Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Tuesday, police said.
The police detained Mohd Yousaf, son of Hakim Din, a resident of Salwah in Mendhar tehsil, officials said, adding that he has a long criminal history, with six FIRs registered against him at Mendhar police station.
Despite repeated legal action, he continued to engage in unlawful and antisocial activities, disturbing peace and public order in Mendhar and adjoining areas, police said.
Considering his persistent involvement in criminal acts and the threat posed to public safety, a dossier was prepared and submitted to the compete... | |
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