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| Cong high command eyes major organizational overhaul in J&K after assembly polls in five states | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 17: The Congress high command is likely to undertake a major organisational reshuffle in its Jammu and Kashmir unit after the conclusion of Assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory.
Highly placed sources said the party leadership is awaiting the results from Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, and Puducherry before initiating significant changes within the J&K unit.
As reported earlier, discontent has been steadily mounting within the party, with several senior leaders expressing frustration over the prolonged delay in the constitution of the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC).
Nearly 18 months after Tariq Hamid Karra was appointed pres | |
| | | | CM Omar unveils Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Club jersey | | Releases wildlife publication | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the jersey of Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Club (SCC) at a function held here.
The event was attended by Minister for Youth Services & Sports Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani and members of the club.
Appreciating the club’s contribution to promoting cricket, the Chief Minister said that the government is committed to extending all possible support to encourage sports activities and nurture young talent across Jammu and Kashmir.
On the occasion, SCC President Aman Cheema highlighted the club’s achievements, noting that it has participated in and won several tournaments. He added that th | |
| | | | Ahead of forthcoming events, IGP Kashmir reviews security arrangements | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 17: Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi-IPS, chaired a security review meeting at PCR Kashmir to evaluate and finalize security arrangements for the forthcoming events in the Kashmir Valley.
The meeting primarily focused on review of security arrangements in anticipation of the forthcoming events. Deliberations emphasized the need to further strengthen the existing security framework, and optimize deployment of personnel at critical and sensitive locations.
IGP Kashmir directed officers to intensify surveillance on anti-national elements and to enhance area domination in their respective jurisdictions. He stressed the necessity of stre | |
| | | | Year after brutal terror attack, Pahalgam strongly emerges out of shadow of terror | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 17: On April 22, 2025, the world was shocked when a dastardly terrorist attack ripped through the quaint Baisaran meadow in J-K’s Pahalgam, snuffing out 26 innocent lives, mostly tourists.
The brutal attack carried out by Lashkar-e-Toiba cadres led to an exodus of tourists from Jammu and Kashmir, prompting the authorities to shut nearly 50 tourist spots before reopening some of those in a phased manner after a security audit
Now, about a year down the line, the famed meadows of Pahalgam are once again buzzing with tourist activity, with none ruing their decision to visit the ‘Mini Switzerland’ in Anantnag district that is overcoming the shadow of last | |
| | | | Border village development integral to national security: LG Sinha | | ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, April17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday emphasized that a nation is defined by its remotest village where our borders begin and our identity shines before the world.
“Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, India advances with renewed resolve. Border areas are no longer the nation's edge but its first village and foremost opportunity. New commitment thrives and connection with mainstream has taken root,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at a public gathering during his visit to vibrant village Sariah in Rajouri, where he inaugurated the Common Service Centre and initiated sever | |
| | | | Srinagar Tulip Garden sees over 50% decline in visitors this year | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 17: The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asia’s largest and a major tourist attraction here, witnessed a sharp decline in footfall this year, with visitors dropping by more than 50 per cent, officials said on Friday.
The garden had recorded its highest ever footfall last year, with 8.55 lakh visitors, they said.
This year, however, only 3.90 lakh visitors — including about 1200 foreigners– visited the garden, the officials said.
“This year, 3.90 lakh visitors visited the Tulip garden. Among them were 1222 foreigners, and 2.89 lakh domestic tourists,” Assistant Floriculture Officer Incharge Tulip Garden, Imran Ahmad said, adding that about 1.6 lakh | |
| | | | Constitution amendment bill to give women quota in 2029 defeated in LS; Govt vows to continue fight | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Apr 17: In a major setback to the government, a Constitution Amendment Bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 was defeated on Friday, with the ruling dispensation asserting that the struggle to give the rights to women will continue.
While 298 members voted in support of the bill in Lok Sabha, 230 MPs voted against it. Out of 528 members who voted, the bill required 352 votes for a two-third majority.
According to the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, Lok Sabha seats were to be increased to 816 from the current 543 to “operationalise” the women’s reservation law befor | |
| | | | HM Shah tears into Congress, allies after bill fails LS test | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Apr 17: Slamming the Congress and its allies for the defeat of a Constitution amendment bill in Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said their mindset is neither in the interest of women, nor the country.
The bill which failed the LS test sought to implement a 33 per cent women's quota in legislative bodies before the 2029 Parliamentary polls.
"Rejecting the bill that would grant 33 per cent reservation to women, celebrating it, and raising victory cries over it was truly reprehensible and beyond imagination," Shah said in a message on X after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill failed to secure a two-thirds majority in the Lower House o | |
| | | | J&K admin bans inflammatory social media content for 60-days | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 17: The administration on Thursday imposed a blanket prohibition on posting or sharing communally sensitive and inflammatory content on social media platforms across Jammu district for a period of 60 days, citing threats to public order and communal harmony.
It pointed out that social media platforms have been increasingly misused to spread communally provocative, false and inciting content, which has the potential to disturb public peace, cause communal tensions, and endanger lives and property.
“In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), I hereby order that posting, uploading, sharing or | |
| | | | Statutory framework well-armed to deal with mining Mafias : SC | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The Supreme Court on Friday said the statutory framework is well-armed to deal with mining mafias, but apparently, the administrative authorities are “dragging their feet” for reasons which are not difficult to discern.
While issuing a slew of directions to deal with rampant illegal sand mining activities in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, the apex court said issues arising in the matter transcend mere questions of regulatory compliance and strike at the very heart of environmental governance.
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said directions issued by it were in furtherance of the court’s constitutional obligation to uphold | |
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