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| NC MLA calls for uncovering ‘mystery’ behind spike in terror acts | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 12: The National Conference MLA from Srinagar district’s Habakadal Assembly segment Shamima Ferdous expressed his anguish over the spike in terror incidents in the city and adjacent areas and demanded a probe to reveal the mystery over the increase in the number of such incidents.
While strongly condemning the death of Sunday market’s grenade attack victim Beghum Abdida, who succumbed to her injuries, she called for a thorough investigation into the recent surge in terror incidents in Srinagar city and its surrounding areas.
As per a video shared by local media, the MLA expressed concern over the sudden increase in terror incidents after the successful conduct of Assembly elections and the formation of a popular government in Jammu and Kashmir.
Shamima Ferdous requested the government to identify those responsible for the heinous crime and ensure adequate compensation to the victim's family. The National Conference party sought to uncover the reasons behind the increased terror incidents in the region.
“For the last nearly six years, no terror in... | |
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| Sgr grenade blast: Injured woman succumbs | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 12: A woman, who was injured in a grenade attack at a popular flea market here earlier this month, succumbed to injuries on Tuesday, officials said.
The grenade attack on November 3 at the Sunday market near the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) here had left 12 persons injured.
The 45-year-old woman succumbed to injuries at the SMHS hospital this morning. She was identified as Abida, a resident of Naidkhai area of Bandipora district in north Kashmir.
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| | | | ACB registers case against then Chief Engineer | | Financial irregularities in Mughal Road project | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act after investigating allegations of financial misconduct related to the Mughal Road construction project, which spans from Bufliaz to Shopian-Pulwama.
The probe revealed that the Chief Engineer had purportedly approved claims submitted by Hindustan Construction Company Ltd., despite the department challenging these claims. This matter involved sign... | |
| | | | Indus Water Treaty restricts J&K’s potential to generate hydel power: CM Omar Abdullah | | |  NEW DELHI, Nov 12: Chief Minister, J&K, Omar Abdullah, today highlighted the implications of Indus Water Treaty (IWT) on river-rich Jammu & Kashmir, which restricts its ability to harness its huge hydel power potential primarily due to storage constraints.
As a fallout of the treaty barriers, the Chief Minister said J&K pays a heavy price in peak winter months when power generation hits low, creating hardships for its people.
The Chief Minister, who also holds the charge of Power portfolio,... | |
| | | | Army Commander reviews operational preparedness | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 12: Army’s Northern Commander Lt Gen M V Sudhindra Kumar on Tuesday visited the White Knight Corps here to review the operational preparedness, the military saidThe visit of the General Officer Commanding-in-chief of Udhampur-baser Northern Command to the 16 corps headquarters came amid intensified anti-terror operations especially in the remote forest areas of Kishtwar district where a Junior Commissioned Officer and two Village Defence Guards were killed by te... | |
| | | | Security forces conduct mock drill at ‘Chenab Rail Bridge’ | | |  Early Times Report
Reasi, Nov 12: Security forces conducted a mock drill at the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge located between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the mock drill was conducted by District Police Reasi along with SOG, CRPF 126bn, GRP, RPF, SDRF, VDG, Civil Administration, Fire, Emergency, and Medical teams.
Chenab Bridge is a structural marvel built across a gorge of Chenab Bridge in... | |
| | | | No oral submission for urgent hearing: CJI Khanna | | |  New Delhi, Nov 12: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said no oral submissions for urgent listing and hearing of cases will be permitted and urged lawyers to either send emails or written letters for it.
Usually lawyers mention their cases before the CJI-led bench at the outset of the day’s proceedings for out of turn listings and hearing of cases on grounds of urgency.
“No written or oral mentionings anymore. Only in email or written slip/letters. Just state the reasons for urge... | |
| | | | Army Commander reviews operational preparedness | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 12: Army’s Northern Commander Lt Gen M V Sudhindra Kumar on Tuesday visited the White Knight Corps here to review the operational preparedness, the military saidThe visit of the General Officer Commanding-in-chief of Udhampur-baser Northern Command to the 16 corps headquarters came amid intensified anti-terror operations especially in the remote forest areas of Kishtwar district where a Junior Commissioned Officer and two Village Defence Guards were killed by te... | |
| | | | BRO rescues 20 vehicles | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 12: Twenty civilian vehicles stuck due to heavy snowfall in Razdan Pass of Jammu & Kashmir’s Bandipora district were rescued on Tuesday in a night-long operation by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Officials said 20 civilian vehicles on way to Gurez were stuck due to heavy snowfall and poor visibility at Razdan Pass.
Razdan Pass situated at 11,667 ft above sea level connects Gurez Valley in Bandipora district with Kashmir Valley. The pass remains closed for vehicular movement for over 3-4 months during winter due to heavy snowfall.
Officials said that BRO moved snow-clearing equipment at night and cleared the road at Razdan Pass by 5 a.m. on Tuesda... | |
| | | | 13 injured in wall collapse | | | | Early Times Report
REASI/JAMMU, Nov 12: A wall of a house collapsed during a religious function in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, leaving 13 people injured, officials said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred in Siyol village near Katra on Monday night, they said.
The injured were shifted to the Narayana Hospital in Katra.... | |
| | | | JKPSC extends application deadline | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has issued a corrigendum for the J&K Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2024.
As per the latest update, the age limits have been revised as candidates in the Open Merit (OM) category must be born between January 1, 1989, and January 1, 2003, reserved category and in-service candidates between January 1, 1987, and January 1, 2003, and physically challenged candidates between January 1, 1986, and January 1, 2003.
Meanwhile, the deadline for online applications has also been extended to December 2, 2024, providing applicants with additional time to complete their submissions with the req... | |
| | | | JKPSC extends application deadline | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has issued a corrigendum for the J&K Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2024.
As per the latest update, the age limits have been revised as candidates in the Open Merit (OM) category must be born between January 1, 1989, and January 1, 2003, reserved category and in-service candidates between January 1, 1987, and January 1, 2003, and physically challenged candidates between January 1, 1986, and January 1, 2003.
Meanwhile, the deadline for online applications has also been extended to December 2, 2024, providing applicants with additional time to complete their submissions with the req... | |
| | | | | | | Kashmir higher reaches receive light snowfall | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 12: Light intermittent snowfall continued in some of the higher reaches of Kashmir, resulting in the closure of vital routes in the upper areas of the valley, officials said on Tuesday.
The season's first snowfall in Kashmir, which began on Monday, continued at many places during the night, the officials said.
They said reports of snowfall were received from upper areas of Gulmarg and Sonamarg tourist resorts.
Parts of Kupwara and Bandipora districts also withnessed snowfall.
The snowfall led to the temporary closure of Srinagar-Leh national highway and other vital routes in the higher reaches of the valley, the officials said.
Authorities, including... | |
| | | | SIA raids house in Budgam | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 12: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir Tuesday conducted a raid at a residential house in Kashmir’s Budgam, officials said.
A senior official said that a team from the SIA raided the residence of Umar Ahmad Sheikh, son of Farooq Sheikh, a resident of Kandoora Beerwah.
The search was conducted in connection with FIR No. 13 of 2021, registered at SIA Kashmir, and was authorized by search warrants issued by the Special Court, the official added.... | |
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