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| Talks failed as Cong insisted on NC votes | | Grand old party refused to rely on independents supporting Omar Govt | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: The ongoing negotiations between the National Conference (NC) and the Congress over seat-sharing for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir have reportedly collapsed, after the Congress demanded that five NC legislators vote for its candidate on the “risky” seat offered under the third election notification.
According to sources, the Congress leadership made it clear during the latest round of talks that it does not trust the five independent MLAs supporting the Omar Abdullah-led coalition government and therefore will not contest the Rajya Sabha seat unless the NC agrees to transfer votes from its own members.
“We made it clear to the NC command that we cannot afford to depend on independents to vote for our candidate. We requested that they spare five of their MLAs for us and, in return, ask the independents to vote for the NC candidate contesting under the third notification, which involves a combined electio... | |
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| Differences crop up in Cong over alliance with NC | | |  Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: Serious differences have reportedly surfaced within the Jammu and Kashmir Congress over whether to continue its alliance with the ruling National Conference (NC), with senior leaders openly disagreeing on the future of the coalition that has governed the Union Territory since October 2024.
According to party insiders, the internal discord came to light during a recent core committee meeting held on Sunday to review the Congress’s strategy ahe... | |
| | | | 4 NC, 3 BJP candidates file nomination papers | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 13: Four candidates from the National Conference (NC) on Monday submitted their nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for October 24.
Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan (former minister), Sajad Kichloo (former Minister of State), and Shammi Oberoi (NC Treasurer) submitted their nomination papers earlier in the day.
However Imran Nabi Dar, party’s state spokesperson was the last to file his nomination.
“I have filed my nomination papers,” Dar confirmed.
Meanwhile, three BJP candidates also filed their nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections being held for four J&K seats.
BJP Jammu and Kashmir president Sat Sharma, Ali ... | |
| | | | Farooq Sahib himself decided not to contest election: Omar | | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: Amid growing curiosity and political speculation over the absence of Dr. Farooq Abdullah’s name from the list of National Conference candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday firmly clarified that the party’s veteran leader and president continues to be the tallest leader and guiding force of the organization.
Omar Abdullah described his father as a “source of inspiration, unity and direction” for every member of the National Conference, asserting that Dr. Abdullah’s decision not to contest the Rajya Sabha polls was entirely voluntary and based on his own discretion.
“Farooq Sahib is and wi... | |
| | | | LG Sinha chairs 36th Executive Council meeting of SMVDU | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 36th meeting of Executive Council of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, at Raj Bhawan today.
The Executive Council discussed several important academic and administrative issues and gave in-principle approval to various agenda points presented during the meeting.
The Lieutenant Governor directed the University to take a comprehensive review of the various important initiatives and programmes to regularly update t... | |
| | | | CM Omar calls for attracting investment, strengthening manufacturing base in J&K | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reiterated his government’s commitment to addressing infrastructural and other constraints to make Jammu and Kashmir a more attractive destination for investment and manufacturing.
He was speaking during an interactive session with the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) held in Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by FIEO President S.C. Ralhan, Vice President Shrikant Kapoor, DG & CEO Ajay Sahai, regi... | |
| | | | Fast Track Court acquits Samba man | | Abduction & Rape Case | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: In a verdict, the Fast Track Court Jammu has acquitted Mohd. Altaf, son of Moor Mohd, resident of Mandhera, Samba, who was facing trial for alleged abduction and rape of a woman in 2022.
Presiding Officer Amarjeet Singh Langeh delivered the judgment on October 11, holding that the prosecution had “miserably failed” to prove charges under Sections 376, 366, 344 and 341 of the IPC.
The case stemmed from an FIR lodged at Police Station Bishnah in November... | |
| | | | 2 murder accused siblings arrested in Punjab | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: Two brothers were arrested in Punjab on Monday for allegedly murdering a man over a personal dispute on the outskirts of Jammu city, officials said.
According to the police, the incident occurred at Simbal Camp in the Miran Sahib area on October 9, when Narinder Singh was attacked by Tanveer Singh alias Kalu and Bavneet Singh alias Babby, along with their family members, resulting in his death.
The police said the arrests were made within hours of the inci... | |
| | | | MHA seeks more time to decide on prosecution sanction | | Arms Licences Scam | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has sought additional time to take a final decision regarding the grant of prosecution sanction against IAS officers allegedly involved in the much-publicised Arms Licences Scam. The development came after the MHA filed a fresh affidavit before the Jammu Wing of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on.
In its affidavit submitted in Public Interest Litigation (PIL No. 09/2012) titled Sheikh M... | |
| | | | Buy swadeshi products to make Bharat Atamnirbhar: Amit Shah | | Says India’s criminal justice system driven by justice rather than punishment | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 13: Urging citizens to make India a centre of production for the world, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday called on the people to buy swadeshi (indigenous) products to help grow the country’s market and consumption.
After inaugurating an exhibition on in Jaipur, Shah, said, “We have to make Bharat Atamnirbhar and for that we have to focus on swadeshi.”
Referring to the introduction of the three new criminal laws, he said, “India’s system is driven ... | |
| | | | 2-way movement of heavy vehicles restored on Jammu-Srinagar NH | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 13: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully restored two-way traffic movement for heavy motor vehicles on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway, ensuring seamless transportation of essential commodities and fruit-laden trucks from the Valley to markets outside, officials said.
The 250-km highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was on August 26 blocked by multiple landslides and road sinking at several locations, particularly at Tharad Bridge and Balli Nallah in Udhampur district, and Maroog in Ramban district, they said.
Traffic movement on the highway had been severely disrupted following hea... | |
| | | | Man dead in Poonch accident | | | | Early Times Report
Poonch, Oct 13: One person died and another sustained injuries after a Tata Mobile vehicle met with an accident in the Dingla area of Poonch district on Monday.
As official said, the accident involved a Tata Mobile bearing registration number JK08F-7490. The vehicle reportedly lost control and met with an accident, resulting in the death of one occupant on the spot.
The deceased has been identified as Mohd Rafiq, son of Sattar Din, aged about 60 years, while the injured person has been identified as Mohd Saif, son of Abdul Barhan, official said.
Police and locals immediately rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital for treatment. A case has be... | |
| | | | Old mortar shell defused | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 13: Security forces detected and safely defused an old mortar shell found in Kathua district, officials said. The shell was discovered in a farm land in Karol Mathura border village in the Hiranagar sector on Sunday evening following information provided by local residents, they said.
A bomb disposal squad was called to the spot, and the mortar shell was defused safely, the officials added.... | |
| | | | Daytime temperatures expected to rise | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 13: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Monday released the weather outlook for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting mostly dry conditions over the coming days.
The weather forecast, saying that from October 13–18, predominantly dry weather is expected across Jammu and Kashmir.
“October 19–20: Skies may turn partly to generally cloudy in the afternoons, though dry conditions will largely prevail. October 21–23: Weather is expected to remain mostly dry”.
Farmers are advised to continue all routine agricultural activities.
Daytime and minimum temperatures are expected to rise by 1–3°C at several locations during the next week.
The Met Centre Srinagar has ur... | |
| | | | Police conduct searches in Srinagar | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 13: Police in Srinagar today conducted coordinated search operations at multiple locations linked to individuals allegedly associated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Hurriyat Conference as part of its ongoing crackdown on proscribed organisations.
The house’s searches included the residence of former separatist leader Ashraf Sehrai, who died during detention in 2021.
Police said searches were carried out at the residences of several individuals, including Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat alias Goga Shahib alias Mushtaqul Islam of Kashi Mohalla, Batamaloo; Ashraf Sehrai of Baghat; Mehrajuddin Kalwal alias Raj Kalwal of Rainawari Kalwal Mohalla, presently res... | |
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