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BJP seeks to revive unity in Nagrota, aims to defend Rana’s record margin 10/29/2025 10:29:45 PM Sanjay Pandita Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 29: As the campaign for the Nagrota Assembly by-election gains momentum, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a concerted effort to bring back its annoyed and sidelined leaders into the election fold, aiming to ensure a resounding victory for its candidate, Divyani Rana. The party’s top leadership has taken the task personally, determined not only to retain the Nagrota seat but also to uphold the legacy of late Devender Singh Rana, whose record-breaking victory in 2024 remains unmatched across Jammu and Kashmir. According to party insiders, J&K BJP president and newly elected Rajya Sabha member Sat Pal Sharma has been spearheading the reconciliation and mobilization drive in the constituency. Over the past two days, Sharma has...   READ MORE

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Cong’s decision to skip by-poll triggers discontent 10/29/2025 10:29:27 PM Sandeep Bhat Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 29: The Congress high command’s decision not to contest the Nagrota Assembly by-election has sparked widespread resentment among local leaders and party workers in Jammu, who allege that the move was taken without consultation and has demoralized the rank and file. According to party insiders, the decision was made unilaterally by the Congress central leadership, bypassing the local functionaries. The development has deepened the sense of alienation among the cadre in the Jammu region, who believe the party is “surrendering ground” to its rivals instead of rebuilding its lost base. “The high command’s decision has left workers disheartene...   READ MORE   CM Omar announces a slew of reforms in CDF scheme From the Assembly 10/29/2025 10:29:21 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Oct 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today announced a series of significant reforms in the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) scheme aimed at making it more flexible, transparent and responsive to local development needs in the constituencies. Speaking during the Zero Hour of the ongoing Autumn Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister said the government has intended to align the CDF guidelines with the Member of Parliament Lo...   READ MORE   2.81 lakh consumers availed power amnesty scheme 10/29/2025 10:28:19 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that over 2.81 lakh domestic consumers have availed benefits under the first power Amnesty Scheme, which provided relief on surcharge and interest accumulated up to March 31, 2022. In response to a question by legislator Tariq Hameed Karra, the Power Development Department, stated that there is no proposal under consideration to introduce Amnesty Schemes for industrial unit holders regarding electricity liabilities. Under the first Amnesty Scheme, 1,64,729 consumers under JPDCL and 1,17,237 under KPDCL benefited from the initiative, realizing a total revenue of Rs 322 crore — Rs 164 crore from JPDCL and Rs 1...   READ MORE   LA adopts resolution for establishing National Law University 10/29/2025 10:28:14 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Oct 29: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Wednesday adopted a resolution moved by MLA Nizam-ud-din Bhat for establishment of Jammu and Kashmir National Law University at Srinagar. The resolution was passed through a voice vote in the House. The resolution adopted on Wednesday stated, “This House unanimously resolves to impress upon Government to initiate process of establishing the Jammu and Kashmir National Law University at Srinagar, without any furthe...   READ MORE   Like Ladakh, Centre should hold statehood talks with J&K too: NC MLA 10/29/2025 10:28:04 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Oct 29: Ruling National Conference (NC) MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar on Wednesday said the Centre should hold talks with the leadership of Jammu and Kashmir, as it is doing with coalitions of groups in Ladakh, to resolve issues, including the statehood demand. Speaking during the Zero Hour proceedings in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sagar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made promises to the people of J&K on the floor of the Parliament and during ...   READ MORE   Leh violence: Inquiry panel to give 30 days to citizens for recording statements Ladakhi officer inducted in panel to ensure local representation 10/29/2025 10:27:35 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 29: The judicial panel constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to probe the September 24 clashes in Leh is set to issue a formal notification inviting people across the Union Territory of Ladakh to share evidence and information related to the incident that left four people dead and over 90 injured. After completing its preliminary exercise from October 25 to 28, the panel is preparing to launch the next phase of the inquiry. It will provide at least 30 days for citizens to submit statements, documents, or other forms of evidence pertaining to the violence. “We met the members of the inquiry panel for an introduction. We will share evidence and...   READ MORE   ‘AAY beneficiaries getting additional free ration’ 10/29/2025 10:24:39 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that it is providing an additional 10 kg of free ration per beneficiary to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households in the region since April 2025, while the proposal for providing 12 LPG cylinders to these families is still under consideration. As per official documents, the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), stated that the additional ration is being distributed in light of Governmen...   READ MORE   Congress protected Article 370 for 7-decades: Amit Shah ‘Under PM Modi, India no longer bleeds; it strikes back, enters terrorists’ homes, eliminates them’ 10/29/2025 10:24:14 PM Early Times Report Darbhanga, Oct 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party accusing it of “protecting” Article 370 for seven decades in Jammu and Kashmir and allowing terrorism to flourish, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi removed the provision and crushed terrorism. Speaking at election rallies in Darbhanga and Samastipur, Shah accused the grand old party of sheltering the constitutional provision and linked its removal to a shift i...   READ MORE   Court denies bail to alleged drone-drop narcotic courier 10/29/2025 10:23:37 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 29: The Special Judge (NDPS Cases), Jammu, Y.P. Sharma, rejected the bail application of Rajinder Singh, an undertrial accused of facilitating narcotics consignments allegedly air-dropped by drones near the Chamliyal border. The order, reserved on September 13 and pronounced on October 25, arises from Crime No. 22/2024 in a complaint titled UOI/NCB, Jammu vs Rajinder Singh & Ors., with the petitioner currently lodged in District Jail Jammu. According to the Na...   READ MORE   J&K Govt issues roster for administrative secretaries at Civil Secretariat Srinagar 10/29/2025 10:23:30 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday issued an official roster detailing the presence of Administrative Secretaries at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, for the month of November 2025. According to Government Order No. 1407-JK(GAD) of 2025, issued by the GAD-JK, senior officers from various departments will remain available at the Civil Secretariat on a rotational basis throughout the month. As per the order, Anil Kumar Singh, IAS, Financial Co...   READ MORE   CBK raids Doda residence in fake job placement case 10/29/2025 10:23:19 PM Early Times Report Doda, Oct 29: The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir on Wednesday carried out search operations at the residence of Farhat Malik in Village Tendala Gandoh, Doda, as part of an ongoing probe into a job fraud case. In a statement issued, A team of the Special Crime Wing Kashmir (Crime Branch Kashmir) is presently conducting searches at Village Tendala Gandoh, District Doda, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a case of alleged fraudulent overseas job pl...   READ MORE   Man found dead on railway track 10/29/2025 10:22:58 PM Early Times Report Udhampur, Oct 29: A 23-year-old man, was found dead on the railway track near Baryal area Udhampur district on Wednesday. An official said, the man was identified as Rinku Sharma, son of Girdhari Lal, resident of Ghordi Bindla. The cause of death is currently being ascertained, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident....   READ MORE

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