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| Rift widens in coalition as Cong launches ‘Vote Chori’ campaign | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 8: Amid intense campaigning for the high-stakes byelections to the Nagrota and Budgam Assembly seats, signs of strain have emerged within the ruling coalition in Jammu and Kashmir, with the Congress party launching its own nationwide “Vote Chori” campaign instead of joining its ally, the National Conference (NC), on the campaign trail.
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra today kick-started the “Vote Chori” campaign in Jammu by flagging off a vehicle carrying signatures collected from across the Union Territory to be delivered to the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in New Delhi.
The initiative is part of the Congress party’s national campaign, spearheaded by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, aimed at highlighting alleged irregularities and misuse of democratic institutions during elections.
However, the timing of the campaign has triggered speculation about growing unease between coaliti... | |
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| AK-47 rifle recovered from ex-doctor’s locker in Anantnag | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 8: An AK-47 rifle was recovered from the locker of a former senior resident doctor at Government Medical College (GMC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag, police said on Friday. Srinagar Police, with assistance from the Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) Anantnag, seized the weapon at the college premises and have detained the individual for interrogation.
The doctor has been identified as Adeel Ahmad Rather, son of Abdul Majeed Rather, and a resident of Qazigund in Anantnag. He had been serving as a senior resident doctor at GMC Anantnag until October 24, 2024.
According to officials, the AK-47 rifle was discovered in the personal locker of Dr Rather at GMC... | |
| | | | BJP mends fences: “Sulking” Nand Kishore returns to campaign trail in Nagrota | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 8: A day after Lok Sabha member from Jammu–Reasi constituency, Jugal Kishore Sharma, joined the campaign for party candidate Divyani Rana, the BJP managed to pacify disgruntled leader Nand Kishore Sharma, signaling unity in its ranks ahead of the Nagrota Assembly byelection.
Upset over being denied the party mandate, Nand Kishore Sharma on Saturday joined the BJP’s election rally and extended his full support to Divyani Rana. His return to the campaign fold is being viewed as a significant morale booster for the party, particularly in the Dansal block, where the BJP faces a stiff challenge from the National Conference (NC) and the Panthers Party.
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| | | | Army foils infiltration bid, 2 terrorists killed | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 8: Two unidentified terrorists were eliminated after security forces foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, the Army said on Friday.
The encounter broke out after alert troops spotted suspicious movement near the LoC late last night and challenged the infiltrators, who opened indiscriminate fire.
The troops retaliated, leading to an exchange of gunfire.
“Two terrorists have been neutralised by the security forces in the ongoing operation,” the Army’s Srinagar based Chinar Corps said on X.
Earlier, the Army said troops launched a joint operation based on specific inte... | |
| | | | DGP Prabhat reviews counter-terror ops in South Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 8 : Director General of Police (DGP) Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat, IPS,
accompanied by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V. K. Birdhi, IPS, visited Anantnag and Kulgam districts to assess and review the ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
During the visit, the senior officers reviewed the security scenario, ongoing operations, and measures being implemented to dismantle the terror ecosystem in the region.
They also interacted with field officers and emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in South Kashmir.... | |
| | | | EOW files chargesheet in fraudulent appointment, salary drawal case | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 8: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet against three individuals in connection with a case involving fraudulent appointment and illegal drawal of salary under SRO-43 provisions in the Education Department.
An official spokesperson said the charge sheet in FIR No. 95/2022, registered under Sections 419, 420, 409, 468, 471 read with 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), has been produced before the Court of Sub Judge, Chadoora.
The accused have been identified as Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Gazi, a retired Headmaster and resident of Zaindar Mohalla, Habba Kadal, Srinagar; Mubeena Kawsar; and Ifra Nissar.
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| | | | PM Modi flags off 4 new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi Railway Station | | | | Varanasi, Nov 8:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi Railway Station on Saturday. The Varanasi–Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express was flagged off in person, while the Delhi–Ferozepur, Lucknow–Saharanpur, and Ernakulam–Bengaluru trains were flagged off virtually.
Present on the occasion were Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar, Union Ministers Suresh Gopi and George Kurien from Ernakulam, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu from Ferozepur, and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak from Lucknow.
Beginning his address in Bhojpuri, the Prime Minister greete... | |
| | | | ‘Bihar doesn’t want government which has misgovernance to offer’ | | | | SITAMARHI (BIHAR), Nov 8:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday claimed that people were not voting for the RJD-helmed opposition in Bihar as they fear that if the INDIA bloc was voted to power, the regime would put a ‘katta’ (country-made firearm) at their heads.
In contrast, the PM told a rally in Sitamarhi district of the poll-bound state that the NDA was facilitating start-up enterprises, in addition to better education and growth in spheres like sports.
“I shudder to hear that the RJD, in its campaign, is getting children to say that upon growing up they wish to become ‘rangdaar’ (street bully). Bihar definitely does not want a government which has ‘katta’, ‘kushasan’ (misgove... | |
| | | | SIA arrests kingpin from Mumbai int’l Airport | | Narco-Terror Case | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 8: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has achieved a major breakthrough by arresting a main kingpin of a narco terror module from Mumbai Airport.
In a statement a SIA spokesman said the arrested accused Mohammad Arshad @ Asif son of Mohammad Rashid, of Degwar Terwan village, tehsil Haveli, district Poonch, had been absconding since 2023 and was operating from Saudi Arabia.
He said the case was registered in May 2023 following reliable information regarding a narco-terror module operating in the Pir Panjal region. “During a joint search operation conducted by Police and Army, on the intervening night of 30/31-05-2023, an exchange of fire took place betwee... | |
| | | | SIA files chargesheet against Pak handler, 6 others | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 8: The State Investigation Agency on Saturday filed a chargesheet in an NIA court here against seven persons accused in a narco-terror case in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
The chargesheet was submitted before the Court of Special Judge (designated under the NIA Act), Srinagar, in a case registered earlier this year, they said.
The case pertains to a narco-terror module allegedly operated by Pakistan-based handler Mushtaq Ahmad Khan alias Khalid Bhai of the Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen, officials added.
According to officials, the FIR was registered on January 6 at the Parimpora police station after nine kilograms of heroin were recovered from a vehicle du... | |
| | | | PDP helped BJP in attacking J&K’s special status: CM Omar | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 8: The attack on the special status of Jammu and Kashmir did not start in 2019 but in 2015 when the PDP formed a government with the BJP, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday.
“The BJP has caused maximum damage to Jammu and Kashmir. Everything was snatched from us. The map has not remained, our identity under threat and special status gone,” Abdullah said, addressing an election meeting in Mirgund of Budgam assembly segment.
He accused the opposition PDP of facilitating the BJP’s plans.
“In the 2014 elections, late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and his daughter went from door to door on the plank of keeping the BJP out. The people voted for them in nu... | |
| | | | Contractor falls from bridge, dies | | | | Early Times Report
Kishtwar, Nov 8: A contractor died after falling from a newly constructed steel bridge in Chatroo area of Kishtwar district on Saturday, officials said.
An official said that the contractor from Doda, died on the spot after falling from a newly constructed steel bridge at Chatroo, Kishtwar.
He said that soon after the incident, a police team reached the spot and took the body into their custody. The deceased was later identified as Shakir Ahmed of Doda. ... | |
| | | | Sub standard desi ghee brands banned | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 8: The Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Food Safety Poonch, has issued a prohibitory order against the sale and consumption of “Desi Ghee (Babu G)” batch no. JMA-06 and “Desi Ghee (Kartar)” batch no. K00024 after both samples were declared substandard by the Public Health Laboratory, Srinagar.... | |
| | | | Man held for cheating job seeker | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 8: The crime branch unit of Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a man wanted for duping a job seeker of Rs 4.20 lakh on the pretext of providing a government job here, an official said on Saturday.
The accused, Fayz Ahmed from Chadoora in Budgam district, was evading arrest after a case was registered against him in Jammu in 2023.
He was chargesheeted in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Poonch, on October 28, the official said.
According to police, the complainant, Javaid Iqbal from Poonch, alleged that the accused duped him of Rs 4.20 lakh on the pretext of providing a job as a panchayat accountant.
During the investigation, it was found that two s... | |
| | | | Train pilot injured as eagle hits train windscreen | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 8: An eagle crashed into the windscreen of a train in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir and landed inside the cabin of the locomotive pilot who received minor injuries, officials said.
The incident occurred in the Baramulla-Banihal train between Bijbehara and Anantnag railway stations, they said.
The windscreen was shattered, causing minor facial injuries to the pilot, the officials added.
However, the bird landed safely inside the pilot’s cabin after the collision, they said.... | |
| | | | CIK raids multiple jails in Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 8: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday conducted searches at various jails across the Valley, officials said.
“The CIK is carrying out searches in various jails of Kashmir. Legal action will be taken if anything illegal is recovered during searches,” the officials said. Further details were awaited, they added.... | |
| | | | J&K Police raid natives helping terror operatives | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 8: The Jammu and Kashmir police raided several places across Kashmir on Saturday as part of its crackdown on natives of the Union Territory extending help to terror operatives from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The raids were carried out in Anantnag, Sopore, Kulgam and Handwara areas of the Valley, officials said.
In Anantnag district, police carried out raids at the residences of the banned terror outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s self-styled operational commander Ghulam Nabi alias Aamir Khan and financial head Zaffer Bhat in the Liver area of Pahalgam.
Khan and Bhat fled their homes in the 1990s and crossed over to Pakistan. They are involved in terror activ... | |
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