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| We must prioritize empowering women, youth: LG Sinha | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today hoisted the National Flag at Lok Bhavan on the occasion of the Nation’s 80th Independence Day. A ceremonial police contingent presented the National Salute.
Paying homage to the countless freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the nation, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized the difficult journey, struggle and sacrifice for independence. He also paid tribute to the civilians who tragically lost their lives in | |
| | | | LG addresses Foundation Day of KP Volunteers | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 16: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha graced the Foundation Day celebration of KP Volunteers, a humanitarian organisation and felicitated its volunteers for their selfless service to the society. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor lauded the organisation’s six-and-a-half years of tireless work in serving the needy and upholding the values of compassion, duty and humanity.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasised that true service lies in performing one’s duty without expectation of reward. He said KP Volunteers exemplify this spirit, having never sought fame or wealth but embraced service as a sacred duty.
The Lieutenant Governor recalled how the organisatio | |
| | | | LG hoists National Flag at Lok Bhavan | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today hoisted the National Flag at Lok Bhavan on the occasion of the Nation’s 80th Independence Day. A ceremonial police contingent presented the National Salute.
Paying homage to the countless freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the nation, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized the difficult journey, struggle and sacrifice for independence.
He also paid tribute to the civilians who tragically lost their lives in unfortunate natural calamities this year.
“On this historic day, I join all citizens in paying heartfelt tributes to our founding fathers and the valiant sons and daughters of Mother India who sac | |
| | | | In striking contrast, LeT terrorist’s parents hoist Tricolour in Shopian | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 16: In a striking image from Jammu and Kashmir on Independence Day, the parents of active Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Abid Ramzan Sheikh hoisted the national Tricolour at their home in the Chotipora area of Shopian district.
The gesture came as the country celebrated Independence Day on August 15, with people across Jammu and Kashmir joining celebrations and displaying the national flag.
The sight of the parents of an alleged active terrorist proudly hoist | |
| | | | Traditional delicacies from 4 states served at Rashtrapati Bhavan I-Day Reception | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 16: The Independence Day ‘At Home’ reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan showcased the rich culinary traditions of Chhattisgarh, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, with seven traditional delicacies served to over 500 guests.
The reception was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, political leaders, diplomats, ambassadors and other dignitaries. The menu reflected India’s culinary diversity and highlighted the close links between food, culture, communities and nature.
The seven dishes served on the occasion included Indori Poha, Patoleo, Mini Farra, Bafauri, Khamang Kakdi, Dodol and Kodo Millet Kheer.
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| | | | Tyson's Kishtwar heroics earn Presidential honour | | The wounded war dog helped take down 3 terrorists, including a JeM commander, in Kishtwar | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 16: He crawled toward gunfire, took a bullet in the leg, and refused to retreat — and now, an Indian Army German Shepherd named Tyson has become one of the most unlikely names on this year's Independence Day honours list. Tyson, an assault dog attached to the elite 2 Para Special Forces, has been awarded a Mention-in-Despatches (MiD) for what the citation describes as "bravery and extraordinary courage" during a fierce anti-terror operation in the remote hills o | |
| | | | CM Omar hoists National Flag in Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today hoisted the National Flag at the 80th Independence Day function at Bakhshi Stadium, Srinagar, and took the salute at the ceremonial parade and march-past.
Opening his speech with the famous patriotic verse, “Sare Jahan Se Achha, Hindustan Hamara; Hum Bulbulein Hain Iski, Yeh Gulistan Hamara,” the Chief Minister said the words beautifully capture the love, pride and emotional bond that people share with their country. He | |
| | | | NTA releases UGC-NET answer keys for 84 subjects | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Aug 16: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday released the provisional answer keys for 84 subjects of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination. In a post on X, the NTA said the challenge window is open and it will remain open from August 16 to 18 till 11:59 PM.
Candidates will have to pay a processing fee of Rs 200 per question challenged, with the last date for fee payment being August 18 till 11:59 PM, it said.
For the three remaining subjects -- English, Com | |
| | | | BRO clears landslides on Rajouri-Poonch NH-144 | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, Aug 16: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has intensified landslide clearance operations on National Highway 144 (NH-144) in the Rajouri-Poonch sector following heavy rainfall and flash floods that affected several parts of the region.
Several stretches of the highway were hit by landslides and falling boulders following the recent adverse weather conditions, disrupting road connectivity and posing challenges to traffic movement.
BRO teams have been working on a war footing, deploying heavy machinery to remove debris, clear boulders and restore the affected portions of the highway.
A heavy boulder-triggered landslide was reported at Nadpur and Thalka on J | |
| | | | Cong should apologise for insulting ‘Vande Mataram’ on Independence Day: Amit Shah | | |  Early Times Report
Jaipur, Aug 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused the Congress of insulting the national song 'Vande Mataram' and demanded that the party apologise to the people and to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay who wrote the song.
Addressing a public meeting in Chittorgarh, Shah alleged that during the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters, party leader Sonia Gandhi asked Vande Mataram to be stopped midway through the song.
The home minister alleged th | |
| | | | Govt Deptts setting up QRT to counter misleading, fake social media content | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Aug 16: Government departments are constituting Quick Response Teams (QRT) to ensure a timely response to misleading or fake contents on social media, an official said. There is a need to engage with people through social media in a constructive manner and to ensure that responses to rumours, misinformation, fake content, and misleading posts are issued in a timely manner, the official said.
The objective is to promptly scrutinise, coordinate and respond to suc | |
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