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| 100 days on, no decision yet on leaving Deputy Speaker post for BJP | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 29: Despite the completion of 100 days in office, the Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir government has yet to take a decision on appointing the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. The delay has sparked discussions, particularly as the post, by convention, is reserved for the principal opposition party.
The National Conference (NC)-led government, which took oath on October 16, 2024, completed its 100-day milestone on January 24. However, the crucial position of Deputy Speaker remains vacant, leaving the opposition, particularly the BJP, awaiting clarity on the matter.
Following the recently concluded Assembly elections, the BJP emerged as the principal opposition party by securing 29 seats. As per legislative norms and past precedents, the Deputy Speaker’s post is typically assigned to the largest opposition party, giving it a key role in Assembly proceedings. Given its numerical strength, the BJP has been expecting the appointment of its nominee to the post.
BJP leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have expressed concerns over the delay, urging t... | |
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| J&K BJP opposes any hasty decision on granting statehood | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 29: Despite growing demands from all major political parties, the J&K unit of BJP has advised the Union Government to exercise caution regarding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
The J&K BJP believes that instead of making a hasty decision, the Centre must wait for the right time before taking any concrete steps toward granting statehood.
The demand for restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood has been echoed by almost all political parties, including the National Conference (NC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Congress, and even some regional parties and
independent leaders.
Political parties argue that reverting J&K to full st... | |
| | | | Court awards life-imprisonment in murder case | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 29: Principal Sessions Judge Samba RN Wattal has awarded death sentence to Babu Ram alias Kala who murdered one Shamsher Singh.
Principal Sessions Judge Samba after hearing both the sides observed that evidence brought on record by the prosecution regarding complicity of accused Babu Ram in the murder of Shamsher Singh is convincing, beyond any shadow of doubt, the offences /shown to be proved having committed murder by the accused Babu Ram. However, the prosecution has miserably failed to prove complicity of another accused Veena Devi in the commission of crime, same is doubtful, benefit of doubt as per criminal jurisprudence is given to the accused Ve... | |
| | | | Triple Talaq | | SC seeks details of FIRs against men for divorcing wives | | | Agencies
NEW DELHI, Jan 29: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to provide the details of the number of FIRs and chargesheets filed against men for pronouncing instant triple talaq to divorce spouses in violation of the 1991 Muslim Women (Protection of Rights in Marriage) Act.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, hearing as many as 12 petitions challenging the constitutionality of the 1991 law, also asked the Centre and other parties to file their written submissions to the pleas.
The bench fixed the petitions for final hearing in the week commencing March 17.
Samastha Kerala Jamiathul Ulema, a Kozhikode-based Muslim organisation, is the ... | |
| | | | DGP Prabhat tours Kathua, reviews anti-terrorist operations | | Asks security forces to work in close coordination, ensure security and peace | |  Early Times Report
Kathua, Jan 29: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday visited several police posts, including Machedi, Badnota, Sadrota, and Dugaini, in Kathua District to review security arrangements and ongoing anti-terrorist operations, a police spokesman said in a statement.
He said that the during his visit, DGP Prabhat interacted with jawans and officers of the Special Operations Group (SOG) Kathua-Billawar, discussing operational strategies and security meas... | |
| | | | CB files chargesheet against Bengaluru firm for duping Jammu doctor | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 29 : Crime Branch (CB) has filed a charge-sheet against four accused including Director of Bengaluru based company for duping Rs 30.50 lakh from a doctor of Jammu on the pretext of setting up a gym in joint venture.
In a statement here a CB spokesman said that this case was registered on 20-02 -2023 on the written complaint of Dr. Anuj Arora ( Dentist) S/o K.K.Arora R/O C-3 Extension Gandhi Nagar Jammu against Director & others of M/S Chisel Fitness LLP after conducting preliminary verification and prima-facie proving commission of a cognizable case.
He said a team of CB officers also conducted raids in Bengaluru ,Karnataka last month .Team also con... | |
| | | | Omar Govt freed us from clutches of bureaucratic rule: Dr Farooq | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 29: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Wednesday stated that the restoration of a democratic government under the leadership of Omar Abdullah has liberated the people from bureaucratic red tape and brought an end to the era of unaccountability.
He said this while addressing party functionaries at an event held to felicitate Syed Tauqeer, the recently appointed Provincial Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference.
The meeting was organised by Provincial President Adv Showkat Ahmad Mir and attended by MLAs Shameem Firdous, Ahsan Pardesi, Salman Sagar, Mushtaq Guroo, former minister Mohammad Khalil Bandh, ... | |
| | | | UAPA Case: Police conduct multiple raids in Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 29: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday conducted raids at 25 places in Rajouri district on the houses of terrorists operating from across the Line of Control, officials said.
A police spokesperson said that incriminating materials and important documents were recovered and seized during the massive searches.
The officials had earlier said that the raids were carried out in different areas of the border district as part of the ongoing investigation into cases related to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and registered against terrorists operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
The CRPF personnel assisted th... | |
| | | | Govt approves National Critical Minerals Mission | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Jan 29: The government on Wednesday approved a Rs 16,300-crore ‘National Critical Mineral Mission,’ envisaging a total outlay of Rs 34,300 crore spread over seven years, with an aim to achieve self-reliance and accelerate India’s journey towards green energy transition.
According a release by the mines ministry, public sector enterprises are expected to contribute Rs 18,000 crore to the mission which aims at promoting exploration of critical minerals within the country and at offshore locations.
Critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth are essential raw materials required to fuel the growth of rapidly-growing clean energy technologies... | |
| | | | Maha Kumbh tragedy extremely saddening | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Jan 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered his deepest condolences to the devotees who lost their family members in the stampede at the Maha Kumbh, describing the tragedy as extremely saddening.
In a post on X, he said the local administration in Prayagraj is giving all possible help to the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
He said, “I have been speaking to Chief Minister Yogi ji and am in constant touch with the state government.”
A stampede broke out at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh early Wednesday as crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. Several casualties are feared.
The i... | |
| | | | Soldiers, F&ES personnel extinguish forest fire | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 29: In a swift action, soldiers of Army’s Chinar corps in coordination with the Fire and Emergency Services extinguished the massive forest fire in upper reaches of Jammu Kashmir’s Baramulla.
Army on X said that on January 28, a massive forest fire broke out in the upper reaches of Bijhama, Baramulla in North Kashmir.
“In coordination with Fire & Emergency Services and local police, Chinar Warriors rescue team through relentless efforts and expertise, was able to control the blaze before it could spread to nearby villages thus avoiding potential loss of life and property”, Army’s Chinar Corps said.
Indian Army always remains steadfast in its commitmen... | |
| | | | R Prakash, Vidyut Vikash appointed DIGs in CBI | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Jan 29: Senior IPS officers R Prakash and Vidyut Vikash were on Wednesday appointed as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the CBI.
Prakash, a 2008 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Odisha cadre, has been appointed as the DIG for an initial tenure of five years, a Personnel Ministry order said.
Vikash, who is already working as Superintendent of Police in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has been appointed as the DIG, another order said, adding that he will have a tenure till February 18, 2025.
The tenure of two other DIGs — Neethu Kamal and Abhnav Khare — working with the central probe agency have been extended by two years.
The tenure of Kamal... | |
| | | | MeT predicts week-long wet weather in J&K | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 29: As “Chillai Kalan’ approaches its end, the Meteorological Centre in Srinagar has forecast a week of wet weather starting Wednesday afternoon in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
The 40-day-long harshest period of winter, known as “Chillai Kalan,” in the Kashmir Valley is set to conclude on January 30. This phase largely remained dry, except for two brief spells of snowfall.
The MeT office said the weather will generally remain cloudy with the possibility of widespread rain and snow over Jammu and Kashmir this afternoon.
It said there are chances of fairly widespread light to moderate rain, snow, and thunderstorms on Thursday.
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