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| BJP high command in no hurry to nominate 5 MLAs | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 8: Exactly three months have passed since the declaration of the results of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, but no decision has been made regarding the nomination of five MLAs.
Highly placed sources have stated that neither the BJP-led government at the Centre is in a hurry to make a decision on this issue, nor has the National Conference-led government headed by Omar Abdullah shown any interest.
According to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, the Lieutenant Governor has the authority to nominate five members to the Legislative Assembly.
“The BJP high command has yet to show any interest in the nomination of five MLAs to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly,” sources said, adding that a decision in this regard will be taken only after the announcement of the Rajya Sabha elections.
Sources also mentioned that the BJP high command is adopting a ‘wait and watch’ policy in Jammu and Kashmir and will not take any hasty decisions on this matter. It is important to note that the results of the 90 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Legis... | |
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| High-speed train trial on Katra-Banihal track another milestone towards Kashmir Rail link | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 8: Four days after the first passenger train successfully ran on the Katra-Banihal track, Indian Railways achieved another major milestone by successfully running a high-speed train on the same track.
The train ran at a speed of 110 km/h on a 180-degree climb, navigating the most challenging rail route from Katra to Banihal. The trial train left Katra station at 10:30 am and reached Banihal station in one and a half hours. It departed for Katra again at 2 pm. ... | |
| | | | Railway unveils winter train | | | | NEW DELHI, Jan 8:
Agencies
The Railway Board unveiled a Vande Bharat Express train, specially designed to operate seamlessly in Jammu & Kashmir’s challenging winter conditions, for the upcoming Katra-Srinagar rail route.
The route is currently under inspection by the Commissioner of Railway Safety inspection, officials said. Stationed at Shakurbasti coaching depot in New Delhi, the train has special climate-related features, according to Railways.
Describing its features to mediapersons, Railway officials said that the train has several additional features as compared to the other 136 Vande Bharat Express trains currently running in different parts of the country so that it can me... | |
| | | | Respect mandate of people: Ruhullah tells Omar | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 8: National Conference Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, on Wednesday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to respect the mandate of people and strive for the restoration of Article 370 and statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
“The NC has received a different mandate this time compared to the past. It comes after the abrogation of Article 370. Today, the assembly is constituted with this mandate. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have taken the democratic... | |
| | | | Junaid Mattu comes in support of MP Ruhullah | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 8: Former Srinagar Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu on Wednesday voiced his support for National Conference leader and Member Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, who recently faced criticism from several colleagues within his own party for staging a protest against the reservation policy outside the Chief Minister’s residence here. In a post on X Mattu condemned the attacks on Ruhullah, alleging that they were orchestrated by the party leadership. “Make no mistake about ... | |
| | | | PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh tunnel on Jan 13 | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on January 13 to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road to make Sonamarg an all-weather tourist destination.
Official sources said that the PM will arrive here on January 13 to physically inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel that will bypass the road from Gagangir to Sonamarg allowing visitors and locals to visit the hill station throughout the year.
At present, the Gagan... | |
| | | | Sgr Police seize 8 Kgs of Heroin smuggled from Pak, 2 held | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 8: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Srinagar Police intercepted a narcotics consignment smuggled from Pakistan and arrested two alleged drug peddlers, recovering 8 kilograms of heroin from them here, an official said.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Imtiyaz Hussain, told reporters here that during a routine checkpoint at Barthana crossing, the police intercepted a vehicle with two individuals onboard.
A thorough search of the ve... | |
| | | | Amid HMPV concerns, special ICU ward setup in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 8: Responding to the concerns triggered by the detection of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, the Jammu and Kashmir health department has set up a specialised ICU ward in Jammu to address any potential outbreak of the disease.
“We have prepared a special ICU ward to handle any eventuality. God forbid if a pandemic occurs, we are ready,” Dr Hamid Zargar, medical superintendent of Gandhinagar government hospital, said.
“The centrally-heated w... | |
| | | | Every citizen is a soldier out of uniform: IAF Chief | | |  New Delhi, Jan 8:
Agencies
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Wednesday said that every citizen of India is akin to a soldier and that while serving the country in uniform has a different charm, one can also serve the nation even without donning military colours.
In his address at the ongoing Republic Day National Cadet Corps (NCC) Camp at Delhi Cantonment, he underlined the ethos of the NCC, noting that this is the place where people from different backgrounds “become one,” embody... | |
| | | | Gulmarg records minus 9.8°C | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 8: The night temperature plummeted again across the Kashmir Valley, with tourist destinations of Gulmarg recorded at -9.8°C, Pahalgam -8.2°C, and Sonamarg -10.4°C on Wednesday, officials said.
The Meteorological Department Srinagar predicts the weather will generally remain dry till January 15, except for a chance of light rain over the plains of Jammu and snow at isolated to scattered places during January 11 and 12 in Jammu and Kashmir.
The ski resort ... | |
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