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| J&K will be violence free by 2029: Amit Shah | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Feb 16: Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir would be violence free by 2029, Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the Union Territory is moving towards lasting peace.
While addressing an event marking the 79th foundation day of Delhi Police in the National Capital, Shah said, “Nearly 80 percent of internal security challenges faced by the country prior to 2014, particularly in Jammu & Kashmir, the North-East, and Maoist-affected regions, have now been brought under control.”
“In Jammu & Kashmir the security situation is gradually improving following the abrogation of the region’s special status under Article 370. I can assure the countrymen that J&K and North-East would be free of violence by 2029,” Shah added.
He stated that terror-related violence, including gun violence and killings of civilians and security forces personnel, has declined sharply since the Centre revoked Article 370 and 35A from the erstwhile state.
In the North-East, he note... | |
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| LG Sinha orders reopening of 14 tourist spots in J&K | | 11 destinations in Kashmir, 3 in Jammu to be reopened immediately | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 16: After a thorough security review and discussion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday has ordered the reopening of more tourist spots in Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures.
11 tourist spots in Kashmir Division- Yousmarg and Doodhpathri in Budgam; Dandipora Park in Kokernag, Anantnag; Peer Ki Gali, Dubjan and Padpawan in Shopian; Astanpora and Tulip Garden in Srinagar; Thajwas Glacier and Hung Park in Ganderbal and Wullar/ Watlab in Baramulla to be reopened
immediately.
Three tourist spots in Jammu Division- Devi Pindi in Reasi, Mahu Mangat in Ramban and Mughal Maidan in Kishtwar to be reopened imme... | |
| | | | Top Army Commanders review Counter-Terror Grid in Kishtwar | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 16: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps (16 Corps), Lieutenant General P K Mishra, accompanied by the General Officer Commanding of Counter-Insurgency Force (Delta), visited the general area of Kishtwar to review the Counter Terrorism Grid and assess operational preparedness of troops deployed in the region.
During the visit, senior commanders received updates on the prevailing security scenario, operational challenges and ongoing measures to strengthen the security framework and inter-agency coordination among the Army, police and Central Reserve Police Force in the hilly districts.
The focus of deliberations was on enhancing vigilance,... | |
| | | | Rs 209 cr online investment scam busted in Ganderbal | | | | Early Times Report
Ganderbal, Feb 16: In one of the biggest cyber fraud crackdowns in Jammu and Kashmir, police have unearthed a massive transnational online investment scam involving over ₹209 crore, with a Haryana-based MBBS doctor identified as the alleged kingpin among nine persons arrested so far.
Police successful cracked a transnational multi-crore online investment scam operating through phishing and fake trading platforms.
The case was registered at Police Station Ganderbal following a complaint by a citizen of Safapora, Ganderbal.
Accordingly, FIR No. 08/2026 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the IT Act was lodged to investigate allegations of ... | |
| | | | ‘New J&K Assembly Complex to be ready by Oct 2027’ | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 16: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Monday inspected the ongoing construction of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly complex and said the project is slated for completion by October next year.
Being built at a cost of Rs 113 crore, the complex will be equipped with modern facilities modelled after the new Parliament building.
“If all goes as planned, the 2028 Budget Session is expected to be held in the new Assembly complex. We will ensure that it is completed within the fixed deadline of October 2027,” Choudhary said while speaking to reporters here.
According to officials, the lower basement of the complex will have parking space for 95 veh... | |
| | | | Govt to conduct survey in 10 districts on drug abuse | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 16: The Jammu and Kashmir government will conduct a survey on drug abuse in 10 districts of the Union territory as it has launched a community rehabilitation programme, Circle of Care, to support de-addiction counsellors in every village, officials said on Monday.
Jammu and Kashmir has the highest number of functional addiction treatment facilities (ATFs) in the country, with these facilities having provided around 1.5 lakh patient consultations so far.
“A survey will soon be launched in 10 districts of the Union territory to study substance use disorders in depth. The survey will be part of a national exercise on substance use disorder,” Minister for Heal... | |
| | | | 3 inmates escape from juvenile observation home in Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 16 : Two Pakistani nationals were among three inmates who escaped from a Juvenile Observation Home in RS Pura sector of Jammu after allegedly assaulting police personnel on guard duty on Monday evening.
Officials said that at around 5:05 pm, information was received that three inmates fled from custody after attacking and injuring two police personnel deployed at the facility.
The escaped inmates have been identified as Ahsan Anwar, son of Mohammad Anwar, a resident of Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan; Mohammad Sanaullah, son of Mohammad Zaffer, a resident of Basti Jawewala, Tehsil Dinpur, District Muzaffarabad, Punjab, Pakistan; and Karanjit Singh alias Gu... | |
| | | | Law Ministry to organise workshop in J&K | | Tech-Driven Legal Aid | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Feb 16: The Union law ministry is organising a regional workshop in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday as part of efforts to strengthen access to justice through technology-enabled legal services.
The workshop seeks to foster informed deliberations among key stakeholders, the ministry said on Monday.
The event will also highlight the key outreach and implementation channels of ‘DISHA (Designing Innovative solutions for Holistic Access to Justice), a central scheme of the Department of Justice, aimed at strengthening legal literacy and access to justice nationwide.
One of the event segments, “DISHA Yojana ke Aayaam: Sugam evam Sulabh Nyaya tak Pahuch”, will show... | |
| | | | PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact expo | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Feb 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo here.
He also interacted with startups participating in the expo. The prime minister visited various stalls and spoke with the companies participating in the expo.
Expo features over 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in AI ecosystem.
Expo brings together global technology firms, startups, academia and research institutions, central and state governments, and international partners.... | |
| | | | Dry weather expected till Feb 26: MeT | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 16: The Meteorological Department on Monday stated that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness mainly dry and stable weather conditions till February 26, with no major rain or snowfall predicted during this period.
Director MeT Srinagar, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that the overall weather scenario across the Union Territory will remain largely calm, except for brief spells of light snowfall over isolated higher reaches on select days.
According to the forecast, a possibility of light snow exists over isolated higher altitudes on February 17. From February 18 to 24, the weather is expected to stay predominantly dry.
On February 25 and 26, skies may remain pa... | |
| | | | J&K HC reconstitutes committee | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 16: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has reconstituted its Court Management Systems
Committee in accordance with the directions of the National Court Management Systems Committee, Supreme Court of Indi... | |
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