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| For first time in history, J&K MLAs to take oath of Indian Constitution | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 20: The first session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will start on November 4.
Before that, the new members of the assembly will take oath as MLAs. Protem Speaker Mubarak Gul will administer the oath of their responsibility to the new members. The MLAs elected for the first time in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will take the oath of the Indian Constitution. Before this, they used to take the oath of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir.
The new members elected for the first assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will take oath as MLAs on Monday. Pro tem Speaker Mubarak Gul will administer the oath of office to the new members at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar. The time of the ceremony has been fixed at 2 pm. All the members have already been informed about the oath.
Many MLAs of Jammu have reached Srinagar today, while many will reach on Monday morning. For the first time in Jammu and Kashmir, MLAs will take oath under the Indian Constitution.
Before the abolition of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the oath of the Jammu and... | |
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| Cong leaders tortured me after demise of my father, alleges Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 20: The newly appointed Cabinet Minister in the Omar Abdullah government Satish Sharma today said that for the last four years Congress leaders, from the president to former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand, tortured him brutally to end his political career.
While referring to the demise of his father and former Congress stalwart Madan Lal Sharma, he said, “Four years have passed after the death of MP Sahib and during this period Congress leaders tortured me a... | |
| | | | BJP leaders to meet in Delhi today, strategize J&K policy | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 20: A crucial meeting is scheduled to take place in Delhi on October 21, where senior BJP leaders will gather to devise a comprehensive strategy for Jammu and Kashmir following the formation of Omar Abdullah's government in the Union Territory.
Monday’s meeting will be the first meeting of the J&K BJP leaders with the central leadership.
While newly elected legislators of the party will attend the oath-taking ceremony, senior leaders will reach Delhi to attend the important meeting.
Sources said that the BJP aims to challenge the National Conference's claim that the government will treat Jammu equally.
“Leaders will discuss effective counter-narrativ... | |
| | | | Terrorists kill 2 non-local labourers in Ganderbal | | CM Omar Abdullah condemns dastardly attack | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Two non-local labourers were killed and two others injured in a terrorist attack in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Sunday, officials said.
The terrorists opened firing on the camp housing labourers of a private company working on construction of a tunnel at Gund area in the district, they said.
Two labourers died on the spot while two others sustained injuries, they said.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with the family members of the deceased. “Very sad news of a dastardly and cowardly attack on non-local labourers at Gagangir in Sonamarg region. These people were working on a key infrastruct... | |
| | | | Gangster goes live on Instagram from Kathua Jail | | Claims to have paid Rs 2 lakhs for illegal privileges; Police lodge FIR shift him to another prison | |  Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Kathua, Oct 20: A gangster Arun Choudhary, alias Abbu Jatt, currently imprisoned in Kathua Jail on multiple charges, including murder and violations of the Arms Act, went live on Instagram from within the jail. During the live session, Abbu Jatt leveled allegations of corruption, claiming to have paid Rs 2 lakh to officials in exchange for illegal privileges inside the jail.
In his live broadcast, Abbu Jatt alleged that the payment was transferred into the ac... | |
| | | | CM Omar Abdullah flags-off Kashmir Marathon-2024 | | Completes Half Marathon, hopes event gains global recognition like prestigious marathons | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed hope that the Kashmir Marathon would become an annual event and earn recognition comparable to prestigious marathons around the world.
The Chief Minister made these remarks after completing his 21-kilometer half marathon, which he had flagged off earlier in the morning from Polo View, Srinagar.
“I hope that the Kashmir Marathon will be organised every year and gain recognition, like the well-known marathons aroun... | |
| | | | CNG price may rise | | | | NEW DELHI, Oct 20:
Agencies
“The Government has slashed by up to 20% the supplies of cheaper domestically produced natural gas to city retailers — a move that may result in Rs 4-6 per kg hike in the price of CNG sold to automobiles, unless excise duty on the fuel is cut,” sources said.
Natural gas pumped from below the ground and from under the seabed from sites ranging from the Arabian Sea to Bay of Bengal within India is the raw material that is turned into CNG for sale to automobiles and piped cooking gas to households.
“Production from legacy fields, whose price is regulated by the Government and which are used to feed city gas retailers, has been falling by up to 5% annually d... | |
| | | | ‘Record tourists’ arrival stands testimony to J&K’s peace’ | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today felicitated the winners of Kashmir Marathon, a first-ever International Marathon in Jammu Kashmir.
More than 1700 runners from across the country and 12 foreign nations participated in 42 km Full Marathon and 21 km Half Marathon. In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated all the winners and participants. He lauded the efforts of Tourism Department, J&K Police, Security Forces, Youth Services & Sports Department... | |
| | | | 2 killed in Doda accident | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 20: Two persons were killed and three others critically injured when a load carrier skidded off the road and rolled down into a deep gorge in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police officials said on Sunday.
The accident took place near the Battara village in hilly Gandoh area around midnight on Saturday, the officials said.
They said five persons were critically injured in the accident and sent to hospital, where Shakeel Ahmed (20) and Mohammad Sayam (18) succumbed to injuries. ... | |
| | | | Army launches anti-infiltration operation along LoC | | | |
Early Times Report
Baramulla, Oct 20: An encounter between security forces and terrorists is underway along the Line of Control (LOC) in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, the Indian Army officially stated on Sunday.
In a post on X, the Indian Army’s Chinar Corps said that a joint anti-infiltration Operation was launched in the area. “Based on intelligence inputs regarding likely infiltration bid, a Joint anti-infiltration Operation was launched by #Indian Army & Jammu Kashmir Police along LOC in general area Uri, Baramulla. Alert troops spotted suspicious activity and challenged, which resulted in terrorists opening indiscriminate fire. Vigilant troops responded with effective fir... | |
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