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| Situation inherited by us: CM Omar on outsourcing assets | | Highlights works at Kailash Kund, Bhaderwah | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that an amount of Rs. 279.83 lakh was spent during 2014–15 on the construction of the Yatri Base Camp at Sungli and rain shelter sheds at Kailash Kund, Bhaderwah.
The Chief Minister, who also holds the Tourism portfolio, said that in 2017, the asset was outsourced for a period of three years at Rs. 24 lakh. He further informed that it was again outsourced for ten years during 2024–25 at | |
| | | | CM highlights heritage conservation initiatives | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Department of Culture is mandated with the revival, restoration and conservation of Jammu and Kashmir’s valuable heritage sites, and several initiatives have been undertaken in this regard at key locations including Parihaspora, Pattan and Tappar.
The Chief Minister was replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly, raised by MLA Pattan, Javid Riyaz Bedar, regarding the promotion of Heritage Tourism.
In his reply, the Chief Minister, who also holds the portfolio of Culture and Tourism departments, informed the House that the mandate for promotion of Heritage Tourism at the heritage sites of Parihas | |
| | | | ‘Fresh migrant relief registration not justified’ | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that fresh cases for registration under Kashmir migrant relief assistance are not being entertained at present in view of the improved law and order situation in the valley.
He said that the Prime Minister’s Return and Rehabilitation Package for Kashmiri Migrants is aimed at facilitating their voluntary, safe and dignified return to the valley while ensuring socio-economic security through housing, employment and other support measures.
Replying to a written question by National Conference member Mubarak Gul in the Assembly, Abdullah said, “Fresh cases for registration under Kashmir migran | |
| | | | 3 JeM terrorists killed in Udhampur, Kishtwar encounters | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 4: Three terrorists were killed in twin encounters in Udhampur and Kishtwar districts on Wednesday, officials and reports said
An official told a Srinagar based news agency that three terrorists, believed to be affiliated with the terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad, were killed in Jophar area of Udhampur and Dichhar area of Kishtwar.
He said the encounter in Jophar broke out around 4 pm on Tuesday, following specific intelligence inputs, and additional reinfor | |
| | | | Of 7151 missing persons, over 4,100 still untraced in J&K | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 4: Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with a disturbing crisis as 4,190 people remain untraced despite intensive search efforts, according to shocking new data revealed in Parliament.
In a written reply to Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar disclosed that the Union Territory reported a staggering 7,151 missing persons in 2023—the highest figure in four years—with children and women forming the bulk of disapp | |
| | | | ‘No proposal to provide financial assistance to advocates’ | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday said that it has no proposal under consideration to provide monthly financial assistance to young advocates with more than three years of legal practice.
The information was shared by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs in response to an Assembly Question No. 922 raised by MLA Shamim Firdous, Replying to the question on whether the government intends to extend financial assistance to young ad | |
| | | | Amit Shah to launch first cooperative-sector taxi service today | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Feb 4: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will launch India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, “Bharat Taxi,” on Thursday at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.
A PIB statement said: “In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’, this launch will be a significant milestone in the Government of India’s continued efforts to strengthen the cooperative sector and promote inclusive, citizen-centric mobility solutions.” | |
| | | | Ahead of Shah’s visit, security beefed up in Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 4: Security forces on Wednesday carried out a surprise cordon and search operation in the Ab Guzar area of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
The operation comes just three days ahead of the scheduled visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the valley.
Security forces sealed all entry and exit points leading to the Abi Guzar locality, which houses several residential and commercial establishments, including shops, the officials said.
They said searches of several premises in the locality were carried out while passersby were frisked.
No arrests were made before the security forces lifted the cordon, the officials said. | |
| | | | Rajouri, Poonch were earlier called Chandrabhaga: LoP Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 4: Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma on Tuesday objected to referring Rajouri and Poonch districts as part of the Pir Panjal region, asserting that no such region exists in Jammu and Kashmir, which he described as a single, undivided unit.
Sharma is in the eye of a storm in the Assembly, where members from Rajouri and Poonch held protests after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather adjourned the House following chaos, with the BJP and the ruling alliance membe | |
| | | | 35 stranded vehicles pulled out | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 4: Authorities in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir facilitated the movement of 35 vehicles stranded due to heavy snowfall in the border district, officials said on Wednesday.
The district administration launched a massive snow-clearing operation to facilitate the movement of 35 vehicles which were stranded at Sadhna top on Kupwara-Tangdhar road due to heavy snowfall, the officials said.
The district administration has advised people to avoid unnecessary travel towards high-altitude areas. It also advised the people to strictly adhere to traffic advisories until weather conditions stabilise. | |
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