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| Made in India' now symbolizes trust in global trade: LG Sinha | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday offered three principles to strengthen the Made in India and Atma-Nirbhar Bharat initiative - Quality, Innovation, and Reliability. He stressed that these three mantras must become the new identity of domestic manufacturing sector.
“I view Swadeshi Apnao (Embrace Swadeshi) not as a slogan, but a way of life. I urge people of Jammu Kashmir and across the country- let it shape our daily habits,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at Atma-Nirbar Bharat event organised by Federation of Trade & Industry of India (FTII). The Lieutenant Governor felicitated the recipients of Vyapar R... | |
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| Fear, sirens, sleepless nights: Kashmiri students stranded in war-hit Iran | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 1: Hundreds of medical students from Jammu and Kashmir stranded in Iran are gripped by fear and uncertainty as the country faces intense aerial strikes by the United States and Israel.
A large number of students, particularly from the Kashmir Valley, remain stuck in conflict-affected cities, anxiously seeking evacuation even as their families back home grow increasingly distressed. Despite earlier advisories from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah urging students to leave Iran, many chose to stay back due to ongoing examinations.
Drawn to Iran for its comparatively affordable medical education, these student... | |
| | | | PM Modi to chair CCS meeting | | |  NEW DELHI, Mar 1:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security in Delhi on Sunday night, government sources said.
The meeting is believed to have been convened in the wake of the prevailing global situation following the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel and the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
“The prime minister will chair a meeting of the CCS on returning to Delhi tonight from his two-day tour of the stat... | |
| | | | Kashmir schools closed for 2-days | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 1: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday ordered the closure of all educational institutions in the Kashmir Valley for two days amid ongoing pro-Iran, anti-Israel, and anti-United States protests following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Education Minister Sakina Itoo said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students.
“We have decided to keep schools, colleges, and universities closed for two days,” Itoo said, adding that the government is closely monitoring the situation on the ground.
She stated that a decision on reopening institutions would be taken only after a thorough asses... | |
| | | | Police issue advisory against rumour-mongering | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 1: Baramulla and Budgam Police issued advisories urging media organisations, journalists, social media users, and digital platforms to exercise responsibility while reporting and sharing information related to the prevailing situation.
In separate statements, the district police cautioned that news concerning law and order or public gatherings must be verified through official and credible sources before publication or broadcast. They warned that the circulation of rumours, unverified information, or speculative content could create panic and disrupt public peace.
Through their media cells, the police stressed that responsible reporting is crucial to ... | |
| | | | Nearly 90 MBA students, faculty from Pune stuck in Dubai | | |  Early Times Report
Pune, Mar 1: Eighty-four MBA students and four faculty members from a Pune-based institute were stranded in Dubai due to airspace closures triggered by the conflict in West Asia, the institute said on Sunday.
The students of the Indira School of Business Studies (ISBS) had gone to Dubai as part of an annual five-day study tour. They were safe and had been shifted to a hotel in Bur Dubai, ISBS officials said.
While 40 students were scheduled to return to Pune on Saturda... | |
| | | | Restrictions across Kashmir today | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 1: Authorities on Sunday evening announced that restrictions will be imposed across all districts of Kashmir from Monday as a precautionary measure following tension over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Senior officials in the security establishment said that the decision to impose restrictions is a precautionary measure to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents in view of demonstrations reported from several Kashmir part... | |
| | | | DGP Prabhat, IGP Birdi on ground to maintain security | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 1: In view of ongoing pro-Iran and anti-Israel and United States demonstrations across parts of Kashmir following recent geopolitical developments, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, along with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi.
Both senior officials were accompanied by senior police officials, SSP Srinagar and representatives of various security agencies, are deployed on the ground to ensure peace and public safety, official... | |
| | | | CM Omar appeals for calm | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 1: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday appealed for calm as police assessed overall law and order scenario amid widespread protests following the killing of Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
CM Omar Abdullah said his government is in close coordination with the Union Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safety and well-being of J-K residents, including students, currently in Iran.
“I’m deeply concerned about the unfoldi... | |
| | | | Pak drone enters Poonch | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 1: Army troops opened fire to bring down a Pakistani drone after it entered into the Indian side from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir early Sunday, officials said.
However, the drone returned to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after hovering briefly in Digwar area, the officials said.
This was the second time in three days that troops opened fire after picking up drone movement from across the border.
The officials said the troops manning a forward post noticed the enemy drone at around 6.10 am and fired over a dozen rounds to bring it down.
However, the drone escaped the gunshots and immediately returned.
A sear... | |
| | | | Maj Gen Ajai Singh Dabas takes over as GOC Delta Force | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 1: Major General Ajai Singh Dabas has assumed command of Counter Insurgency Force (Delta) in Jammu and Kashmir, replacing Maj Gen A P S Bal, army said on Sunday.
Delta Force was raised on September 5, 1994 and is headquartered in Batote area of Ramban district. The force has been instrumental in eliminating terrorism to a large extent in the Chenab valley districts of Ramban, Kishtwar and Doda.
After assuming charge as the General Officer Commanding of Delta, ... | |
| | | | Power consumption grows marginally by 1.86% | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Mar 1: Power consumption in the country grew marginally by 1.86 per cent to 132.99 billion units in February from 130.56 BU a year ago, as the use of heating appliances like geysers and blowers slowed down due to higher-than usual temperature.
According to the government data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply during February, also rose slightly to 243.15 GW from 238.06 GW recorded in February 2025.
The peak power demand touched an all-time high ... | |
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