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| Historic Ranji win: PM, Shah hail J&K’s grit and glory | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 28: As the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team scripted history by clinching its maiden title in the prestigious Ranji Trophy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the nation in applauding the stellar performance of the J&K side.
Jammu and Kashmir created history by outplaying the star-studded Karnataka team in all departments of the game at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Ground in Hubballi to lift their first-ever Ranj | |
| | | | LG congratulates J&K cricket team | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 28: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest congratulations to the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Team for the historic maiden Ranji Trophy title victory.
The Lieutenant Governor hailed the achievement as a defining moment in the Union Territory’s sporting history. He praised the players and the coaching staff for their extraordinary performance, and dedication throughout the tournament. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: “J&K's fin | |
| | | | CM Omar announces Rs 2 cr reward for players, support staff | | |  Early Times Report
HUBBALLI (KARNATAKA), Feb 28: In a moment that will be etched in the sporting history of Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K cricket team lifted their maiden Ranji Trophy title, prompting Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to announce a Rs 2 crore cash reward for the players and support staff.
Describing the triumph as a defining chapter for J&K cricket, the Chief Minister said the victory has ignited celebrations across the region and inspired a new generation of young sportspersons. | |
| | | | Politicians, former cricketers, Jay Shah, others congratulate J&K cricket team for Ranji trophy win | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 28: Cutting across the lines, every section of the society, including former cricketers, politicians and others congratulated Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for winning its maiden Ranji Trophy title by defeating eight-time champions Karnataka on Saturday.
The victory not only ended a 66-year wait but also triggered celebrations across the Union Territory, marking a defining chapter in J&K’s sporting journey.
ICC Chairperson JayShah wrote on X: “Congratula | |
| | | | Energy of our youth is like a river: LG Sinha | | Inaugurates 2nd edition of 'Sikh Cricket Premier League' | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 28: The new generation embodies possibility itself. I believe our youth are the solution to every challenge. Provide them apt opportunities, robust platforms, and true mentorship, and they will author history,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday.
The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 2nd Edition of 'Sikh Cricket Premier League (SCPL)' at Cricket Ground, University of Jammu.
The Lieutenant Governor said that the S | |
| | | | Cyber fraudster charge-sheeted for duping Srinagar man | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 28: Crime Branch Kashmir has charge-sheeted a cyber fraudster for allegedly duping a Srinagar-based man of Rs 41,000 on the pretext of arranging a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Haryana for re-registration of a private car at Srinagar, officials said on Saturday.
In a statement, A probe conducted by Crime Branch Kashmir into the allegations of duping a Srinagar based person of amount of Rs. 41000/_ on the pretext of arranging NOC from Haryana for re-reg | |
| | | | 21 dead in Andhra cracker unit explosion | | PM Modi, HM Shah, CM condole deaths | | | Early Times Report
VETLAPALEM (AP), Feb 28: As many as 21 people were killed and 8 others critically injured in the cracker unit blast here in Kakinada district on Saturday, Andhra Pradesh Minister Kandula Durgesh said.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is expected to visit the site, he said.
“As far as I know, 21 bodies are seen here (at the site). Another eight persons are undergoing treatment in hospitals. Approximately there were 30 people in the unit,” the minister told reporters.
“This is the biggest blast in the state. Full details are yet to come. There is no chance that anyone would survive. Some people are undergoing treatment, he said.
He further said officials are inquir | |
| | | | IMD predicts above normal heatwave | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Feb 28: Above-normal number of heatwave days are expected over most parts of the country between March and May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Saturday.
These parts include West Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, south and east Maharashtra, east Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of north Karnataka and north Tamil Nadu.
In March, however, maximum temperatures are likely to be normal to below normal over many parts of India, except northeast, east, and some parts of Western Himalayan region, central and peninsular India.
“This could b | |
| | | | 9 rusted mortar shells found | | | | Early Times Report
MENDHAR/JAMMU, Feb 28: At least nine rusted mortar shells were found in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Poonch district on Saturday, officials said.
The mortar shells were found scattered in the Mankote area by Army troops during area domination.
The whole area was cordoned off and Army bomb disposal squads were rushed to the spot. The mortar shells were safely destroyed in controlled explosions without causing any damage, the officials said. | |
| | | | Man dies in Poonch accident | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 28: At least one person was killed and two others were injured after a truck met with an accident in the Kalai area of Poonch district on Saturday morning.
Officials said that a loaded truck was coming from Jammu to Poonch when it lost its balance near the Kalai area and rolled down, resulting in an accident. One person was killed and two others were injured.
The deceased has been identified as Maksood Ahmad, while as injured have been identified as Sajad Ahmad(22) son of Mohd Afzal resident of Sarikhawaja and Zahoor Ahmad(21) son of Mohd Ashraf resident of Fatapur.
The injured have been shifted to district hospital Poonch for treatment.
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