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| Rahul backs Karra’s statehood demand; G A Mir loses possible cabinet berth | | Kisa-Kursi-Ka | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 29: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief Tariq Hameed Kara taking a firm stand about not joining the National Conference led government till statehood is restored dealt a severe blow to hopes of senior Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir to get a cabinet berth.
Pertinently, CM Omar recently expanded his council of ministers from five to nine and had reportedly offered a single cabinet berth to the Congress party. However, the offer was ostensibly turned down by the grand old party.
Sources told Early Times that Karra enjoys backing of the senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the statehood demand to J&K and that has allowed him to | |
| | | | From 85 to 90, Baramulla’s elderly prove learning has no age limit | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 29: Proving that age is no barrier to education, elderly residents of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir have emerged as inspiring examples of lifelong learning, with some learners aged between 85 and 90 years stepping forward to take a literacy assessment test.
More than 8,300 adult learners participated in the Foundation Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT), conducted across 509 centres in the district under the ULLAS–Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. The initiative aims to promote literacy among adults aged 18 years and above who have missed the opportunity to receive formal education.
The participation of elderly persons, particularly thos | |
| | | | J&K story no longer confined to challenges of past: LG Sinha | | Felicitates winners of “Pedal Through Paradise”; calls youth greatest strength of nation | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today felicitated the winners of the “Pedal Through Paradise” cycling event and lauded the enthusiasm, determination and aspirations displayed by the participants.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that the event reflected the optimism, self-confidence and vibrant spirit of a new Jammu Kashmir, driven by the energy and talent of its youth.
The Lieutenant Governor commended the Jammu Kashmir Police for extending their role beyond security and law enforcement through meaningful community outreach initiatives. He said that the programmes such as “Pedal Through Paradise” demonstrate a commitment to s | |
| | | | J&K’s new media policy to cover social media platforms: Director Info | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 29: Director Information Mamta Yadav on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir’s new media policy is expected to be finalised soon, with the draft currently under examination and provisions proposed to cover social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Yadav said the department was responding to queries raised during the examination of the draft and expressed hope that the policy would be finalised at the earliest.
“If any policy is made, there is a process for it. We have sent a draft and are continuously responding to the queries that are coming in,” she said.
She said the proposed policy would address aspects not covered under the existing framewo | |
| | | | Narco-terror accused can’t claim bail as matter of right: Court | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 29: Taking a stern view of allegations involving cross-border narcotics trafficking and terror financing, the Court of 3rd Additional Sessions Judge, Jammu, Madan Lal, has rejected the bail application of an accused in a narco-terror case, observing that the stringent restrictions under the NDPS Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) stood in the way of granting relief at the present stage.
The court held that the applicant had failed to establish sufficient grounds for bail in view of the seriousness of the accusations, the alleged recovery of contraband and his criminal antecedents.
The order was passed on October 28 in a bail application fi | |
| | | | Darbar Move: Srinagar-Jammu Highway to witness traffic curbs for 2- days | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 29: Authorities have announced traffic restrictions on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway for two days this weekend to facilitate smooth and hassle-free movement of the convoy of secretariat employees in view of the 'Darbar Move', officials said on Thursday.
The Jammu and Kashmir government will move to winter capital Jammu in the first week of November as part of the biannual Darbar Move practice
Under the practice, the government functions in Jammu during the six winter months and in Srinagar during the summer.
The offices observing five days' week shall close at Srinagar on Friday, while the offices observing six days' week shall close on Saturda | |
| | | | Crime Branch EOW Jammu files chargesheet against 2 accused | | Multi-Lakh Job Scam | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 29: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Sub Judge Jammu against the two accused involved in multi lakh job scam.
The Crime Branch had registered the case against Peerzada Abdul Hamid R/o Damhal, Anantnag and Muneer Hussain R/o Sangyote, Mendhar, Poonch in FIR No. 43/2019 U/S 420 and 120-B RPC registered in Police Station Crime Branch Jammu for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent job syndicate.
The case was registered on the directions of the Hon’ble Court following a complaint by Muneer Hussain against Peerzada Abdul Hamid alleging job fraud. The investigation led by Inspector Meenu Sha | |
| | | | Leh, Kargil municipal polls on Nov 21; MCC comes into force | | | | Early Times Report
Leh/Jammu, Oct 29: The elections to the municipal committees of Leh and Kargil, comprising 38 wards, will be held on November 21, Ladakh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Rahul Sharma announced on Thursday According to a notification issued by the CEO, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force and will remain in effect until November 30, when the election process is completed.
The last panchayat and municipal elections in Ladakh were held in 2018, when it was part of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The notification for fresh elections was issued as the terms of both municipal committees have ended.
The electoral rolls for the Leh Municipal Committee, compr | |
| | | | EOW Kashmir chargesheets 5 in migrant property fraud case | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against five accused in a case involving the alleged fraudulent sale of 14 kanals and 3 marlas of migrant property in Pattan after payments exceeding Rs 1 crore were made, officials said. In a statement issued to the news agency a spokesperson said the EOW Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K had filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 34/2017 under Sections 420, 419, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B RPC before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Sopore, against five accused in a case involving alleged cheating, forgery and fraudulent sale of migrant property.
The accused identified during the investiga | |
| | | | Woman killed in Reasi accident | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 29: A tempo traveller skidded off the road and rolled down a hill in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district early Thursday, leaving a 45-year-old woman dead and three others injured, officials said.
The accident took place in Dansal area, they said. The deceased was identified as Gulshan. | |
| | | | 4 injured in multi-vehicle collision | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 29: Four persons were injured after a truck and two cars collided on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) in the Dalwas area of Ramban district on Thursday, officials said
An official said that the accident occurred near the New Petrol Pump at Dalwas when a truck bearing a Uttar Pradesh registration number collided with two cars travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar.
He said four persons sustained injuries in the collision and were shifted to District Hospital Ramban for treatment. Their identities were not immediately known.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and a probe is underway. | |
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