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| UP represents India's vital core, binds nation together: LG Sinha | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 24: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan on Saturday hosted the grand celebrations of Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day at Jammu.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended his heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Uttar Pradesh.
He paid homage to the great luminaries, freedom fighters, and revolutionaries from the state and recalled their pivotal role in building a modern India.
“Literary figures have identified the ancient Uttar | |
| | | | Cong branded ‘non-performing liability’ as NC workers oppose any future alliance in Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 24: The National Conference (NC) leadership in Jammu province has strongly voiced opposition to any future alliance with the Congress, branding the party a “non-performing liability.”
This sentiment was expressed during a two-day convention of NC block presidents and party secretaries from the region, which concluded on Tuesday in the presence of NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the party’s vice-president.
According to insiders, grassroots leaders offered blunt feedback to the top brass, criticizing the pre-poll alliance with the Congress in the 2024 Assembly elections. Many argued that the NC had squandered a chance to s | |
| | | | First time full-length freight train, carrying nearly 2768 tonnes of rice reaches Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 24: Just two days ahead of Republic Day, Indian Railways achieved another major milestone as the first full-length freight train carrying foodgrains arrived at the Anantnag Goods Terminal in south Kashmir on Saturday, marking a significant step in strengthening the Valley’s supply chain through the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL).
The 42-BCN wagon rake, loaded with rice, was dispatched from Sangrur Goods Shed in Ambala Division in coordination with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and reached Anantnag within a record time of 24 hours. This is the first time a complete rake of 42 wagons—carrying around 2,768 tonnes of rice—has reached the K | |
| | | | Bhagwat underlines importance of ‘unity in diversity’ | | | 
Early Times Report
Ranchi, Jan 24: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday underlined the importance of ‘unity in diversity’ during a closed-door interaction with tribal groups here, a participant said. Bhagwat listened to various issues raised by representatives of tribal groups during the event, including religious conversion, alleged flaws in the PESA rules and delisting, the participant added.
“In his concluding remarks, Bhagwat said Indian tradition and dharma teach us unity in diversit | |
| | | | Trade agreements opening up new opportunities for youth: PM Modi | | | |
Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Jan 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is entering into trade and mobility agreements with various nations to create new opportunities for the youth both within the country and abroad.
Modi made these remarks at the 18th Rozgar Mela where he handed over 61,000 appointment letters for various government jobs electronically.
“India is signing trade and mobility agreements with several countries. These trade agreements are bringing new opportunities for the youth of the nation,” Modi said, addressing the job fair at 45 locations across the country via video conferencing.
Modi said India has the maximum number of youngsters in the world | |
| | | | Prez Murmu to address nation on R-Day eve | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 24: President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Sunday on the eve of the Republic Day, her office has said.
The address will be broadcast from 7 pm on the entire national network of Akashvani and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi followed by the English version, it said on Saturday.
The broadcast of the address in Hindi and English on Doordarshan will be followed by broadcast in regional languages by regional channels of Doordarshan.
Akashvani will broadcast regional language versions from 9.30 om onwards on its respective regional networks, the statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan added. | |
| | | | Meet R-Day parade contingent commanders | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 24: For Lt Amit Choudhary, a second-generation army officer, who will lead a contingent of mixed scouts in the Republic Day Parade on the Kartavya Path, it will both be a personal milestone and a nostalgic nod to his father who was part of the ceremonial parade in 1990.
Dressed up in characteristic multi-layer suits teamed with special boots and polarised sunglasses meant for high terrain and harsh weather, he and his contingent members on Friday took part in the full dress rehearsal of the parade amid rains.
The young officer from Arunachal Scouts, along with leaders of several other Army contingents, which will be part of the prestigious event here, | |
| | | | Efforts underway to restore traffic on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 24: Massive road clearance operations were underway to restore traffic on the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway and other key roads which remained closed for the second day on Saturday due to slippery conditions at different stretches following snowfall, officials said.
Hundreds of commuters were evacuated to safety and provided food and shelter by the Army, police and civil administration after they were left stranded on the 270-km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, the only all weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, the officials said.
Deputy Superintendent of Police, traffic National highway (Banihal), S P Singh said snow clearance opera | |
| | | | Flights resume at Srinagar Airport | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 24: After a day of widespread snowfall, gusty winds and rain, the weather improved in Kashmir on Saturday even though night temperatures were seen below the freezing point across the valley, officials said.
Some areas, especially in the higher reaches of Kashmir, received intermittent snowfall and rains till late Friday night, the officials said.
On Friday, most parts of Kashmir received a major snowfall, with the first snowfall of the season, though light, in parts of Srinagar. The officials said that in the past 24 hours, moderate to heavy snowfall was recorded at most places of the valley, especially in the higher reaches, while the plains received | |
| | | | HCs ‘primary sentinel’, must be more proactive: CJI | | |  Early Times Report
Mumbai, Jan 24: High courts need to be more proactive and alert to systematic failures in the rule of law, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Saturday while asserting that “justice delayed is not only justice denied but it is justice destroyed”.
He also emphasised the need to encourage mechanisms of mediation and reconciliation.
The CJI was speaking at two events here, one at the Fali Nariman memorial lecture and the second at a felicitation programme organised by | |
| | | | Strict security arrangements in place for smooth R-Day celebrations: IGP Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 24: Kashmir Police chief V K Birdi on Saturday said strict, multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place to ensure peaceful Republic Day celebrations across the valley, and appealed to people to become a part of the event.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Birdi was speaking to mediapersons after a full-dress rehearsal at the Bakshi Stadium here, the venue for the main Republic Day event in Kashmir. He also reviewed the security arrangements for the day at the venue.
“We have multi-tiered security arrangements in place, with involvement from J-K Police, and central paramilitary forces,” Birdi said, adding that apart from the main event, separ | |
| | | | Diya D, Ragav S (IPS) officers transferred | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 24: The Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the transfer of two IPS officers of the AGMUT cadre from Jammu and Kashmir to Puducherry with immediate effect.
According to an order issued by the Government of India, Divya D (AGMUT: 2018) and Ragav S (AGMUT: 2018), both presently posted in Jammu and Kashmir, have been transferred to Puducherry until further orders.
The transfer has been approved by the competent authority and communicated through the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir. | |
| | | | Railway track damaged in Punjab | | | | Early Times Report
Chandigarh, Jan 24: A portion of the railway track used for freight trains near Sirhind in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib district was found damaged, with police investigating if it was caused by an explosion, a Government Railway Police official said on Saturday.
He said the track, located near Khanpur village, 4-5 kilometres away from the Sirhind station, was found wrecked on Friday night.
The track was used only for goods trains, he said.
Asked whether it was damaged due to an explosion, the official said the matter was under investigation and a police team has visited the site.
A case under Section 150 (maliciously wrecking or attempting to wreck a train) under the R | |
| | | | Weather to remain dry for next 48 hours | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Bringing heavy snowfall spell from Thursday night across Parts of Kashmir Valley and rains in Jammu, the Western Disturbance has moved out of the region now, while weatherman predicting dry wrather for next 48 hours, weatherman said on Saturday morning.
After Friday’s heavy spell, a few more inches of snowfall were recorded during intervening night in parts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian, Baramulla, Budgam, Bandipora and Kishtwar. Rajouri town also witnessed a snowfall spell, which officials described as a rare occurrence.
They said snowfall was reported from areas that had not experienced snow for nearly a decade, attributing it to a strong cold ai | |
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