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| Youth our greatest strength, will drive our vision for future: LG Sinha | | Inaugurates DREAM School Project in Srinagar | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 27: "Government schools will lead the future of India’s learning reforms," the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday. He said the Robotics Lab, STEM innovation centres, smart classrooms, advanced digital infrastructure, professional development for teachers, and holistic learning spaces will unlock the potential of every child.
The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inauguration of DREAM School Project at the prestigious Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kothi Bagh, Srinagar.
The project- Developing Resilient Education and Aspirational Mindsets (DREAM) is a collaboration between the Government of Jammu & Kashmir and the Faizal and Shabana Foundation that was initiated through an MoU in March 2023.
As per the MoU, the Faizal a... | |
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| CM reiterates commitment to equitable relief for 2025 flood affected people | | From the Assembly | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today intervened during the Question Hour of the ongoing Autumn Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, reiterating his Government’s stance on land allotment for the landless and the distribution of relief for recent damages across regions.
Responding to a query raised by MLA Pawan Kumar Gupta on behalf of MLA Sham Lal Sharma, the Chief Minister said that the Government is not bringing any fresh policy as the existing framework adequately addresses the issue.
“The Minister has already given the correct answer. The question is not about the absence of a policy but whether there is a need for a fresh one.... | |
| | | | Gurez emerging as popular off-beat tourist destination | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Tourism Department has undertaken projects under the Capex Budget for the upgradation and development of Gurez as a tourist destination.
The Chief Minister, who also holds the Tourism portfolio, said that during the current financial year 2025–26, the works are being executed in coordination with the District Administration, Bandipora involving identification and transfer of la... | |
| | | | CM tables J&K Rent Authority Bill | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Rent Authority Bill, 2025 (LA Bill No. 4 of 2025) in the Legislative Assembly.
“I rise to introduce a Bill to establish a Rent Authority to regulate the renting of premises, to protect the interests of landlords and tenants, and to provide a speedy adjudication mechanism for the resolution of disputes and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Bill has already been published in an extraordinary issue of the Official Gazette,” the Chief Minister said while introducing the Bill.
Subsequently, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, placed the Bill be... | |
| | | | Crop worth Rs 209 crore wiped out in flood: Agri Minister | | Says will write to Centre for grant | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday pegged the losses caused by the flood to agriculture and allied sectors at Rs 209 crore, and said a report would be sent to the Centre with a request for relief.
“Agriculture and allied sectors have suffered losses of Rs 209 crore. We have sent this assessment to the Centre, and we are hopeful that we will get something,” said Agriculture Minister Javed Dar in the state assembly, responding to a question by PDP... | |
| | | | Speaker refuses discussion on reservation issue | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 27: J&K Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday rejected an adjournment motion brought by Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone to discuss the government’s “failure” to rationalize the reservation policy.
After the question hour concluded, Lone said that he had submitted an adjournment motion to address the reservation issue. “It is a post-dated cheque for disaster,” Lone said.
In response, the Speaker said the matter could not be discussed as it was ... | |
| | | | Ministers should read first, then answer queries: LoP Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 27: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Monday held the government, especially ministers, responsible for wrong questions and answers highlighted in the Question Hour Session today. Speaking to the media persons, the LoP termed it as a “serious issue” saying, “The government is at the fault.”
“The Ministers should have read what they have been served. They wake up in the morning and read these answers in the Assembly,” he s... | |
| | | | NC launches counterattack as Ruhullah intensifies criticism of CM | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 27: As the estranged Lok Sabha member from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, continues to publicly criticise Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, tensions within the ruling National Conference (NC) have escalated.
The party has now mounted a counteroffensive against the dissenting parliamentarian, even as the campaign for the crucial Budgam Assembly byelection gathers momentum.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, however, sought to downplay the controver... | |
| | | | ‘Kahan Mian Altaf, Kahan Aga Syed’ | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday drew a sharp distinction between National Conference (NC) stalwart Mian Altaf Ahmad and Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, emphasizing the former’s seniority while downplaying any friction with the latter.
Addressing reporters, Abdullah said: “Kahan Mian Altaf aur Kahan Aga Ruhullah. Don’t bring two persons on the same platform.” He reiterated his deep respect for Mian Altaf, calling him “one of the senior-most leaders of the National Conference” and a “fatherly figure.”
The remarks came in response to recent statements attributed to Mian Altaf, which had sparked speculation of differences within the party. Ab... | |
| | | | Fourteen months on, Karra yet to constitute committee | | Delay fuels discontent and confusion within Congress | |  Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 27: Over fourteen months after his appointment as the president of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), senior leader Tariq Hameed Karra has yet to constitute the full Pradesh Congress Committee for the Union Territory, triggering growing unease and uncertainty among party ranks.
On August 16, 2024, Tariq Hameed Karra was appointed as president of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) in place of Vikar Raso... | |
| | | | Remain prepared for war-like situation: Rajnath | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Oct 27: India must remain ready for a “war-like situation” as the four-day military conflict with Pakistan in May showed anything can happen anytime along the frontiers, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.
Addressing an event, Singh said that though India gave a “firm response” to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, it should serve as a case study to learn and chart the future course of action in dealing with national security challenges.
The defen... | |
| | | | High Court strikes down blanket reservation in J&K colleges | | Non-domicile students can now fill vacant BPT, AYUSH seats; Court says wasting seats is against national interest | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 27: In a landmark ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that 100% domicile-based reservation in admissions to private medical and paramedical colleges is unconstitutional if it leads to wastage of seats. The Court directed that once local quota is exhausted, unfilled seats must be opened to students from outside the Union Territory.
The verdict, pronounced by Justice Sanjay Dhar, came while deciding petitions filed by the Jammu College... | |
| | | | Capex allocation for Municipalities cut | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government has marginally reduced the Capex allocation for municipalities in the Union Territory for the financial year 2025–26.
According to the Housing and Urban Development Department, an amount of Rs 634.53 crore has been allocated under the BE Capex Budget 2025–26 compared to Rs 678.94 crore in 2024–25, marking a reduction of Rs 44.41 crore.
The department, while responding to MLA Surinder Kumar Choudhary’s query, attributed the decrease to the rationalization and prioritization of available resources and the need to maintain overall fiscal discipline.... | |
| | | | Qualification bar relaxed | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has relaxed the minimum qualification requirement under the Marriage Assistance Scheme for poor girls.
As per a fresh order issued by the Social Welfare Department, the minimum eligibility of being Class 8th pass or equivalent has been relaxed up to March 31, 2028.
The decision, made with the concurrence of the Finance Department and approval of the Council of Ministers, modifies an earlier order issued in 2022.
Officials said the relaxation aims to ensure that eligible applicants who were earlier denied benefits due to the qualification bar can now avail assistance under the scheme from April 1, 2025.... | |
| | | | 3 detained for damaging Ambedkar’s statue | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 27: Three people have been detained for allegedly damaging the statue of B R Ambedkar in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said on Monday.
An FIR was registered under section 196 and 324(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Bani police station following a complaint about the desecration of the statue at a public park, the officials said.
Section 196 criminalises promoting hatred, disharmony, or enmity between different groups based on religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, caste, or community, while Section 324(2) deals with the offence of mischief.
The statue was found damaged in the Bani area on Sunday, sparking prote... | |
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