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| LG visits Chishoti, announces slew of measures to rebuild cloudburst hit village | | BRO will reconstruct Atholi to Machail Mata Road, build new bridge; BSNL to set up new 4G towers | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Nov 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone for construction of new houses for flood-affected families in Chishoti Paddar in Kishtwar.
Nineteen houses that were completely damaged during natural disaster that struck Chishoti will be rebuilt free of cost with support of High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India), a Civil Society Organisation.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor paid homage to the citizens and security personnel who lost their lives due to the tragic natural disaster.
“The catastrophic floods swept away precious lives, wiped out several homes and tore through infrastructure. I am hopeful that the three-bedroom pre-fabricated smart houses for which the foundation stone was laid today will help bring ... | |
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| After cancellation of matches, organizers under police probe | | Srinagar IHPL Sporting Scandal | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 3: A day after chaos and controversy forced the cancellation of the Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) in Srinagar, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case and launched a probe into alleged financial irregularities, unpaid dues, and mismanagement surrounding the privately-run T20 cricket tournament.
According to officials, an FIR under relevant sections of law has been registered, and an investigation has been initiated to ascertain the circumstances that led to the abrupt collapse of the high-profile league.
The event, which featured several local, national, and international cricketers, descended into turmoil after multiple... | |
| | | | Gayle, Ryder, other former cricketers stranded in Srinagar hotel | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 3: Billed as a major event to unearth new cricket talent from Kashmir, the Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) has turned out to be a scam as the organisers have fled, leaving several former international stars like Chris Gayle stranded in a hotel here due to non-payment of bills.
The IHPL, which began here amid huge fanfare in the last week of October, was organised by the Mohali-based Yuva Society. Huge billboards featuring former cricketers like Gayle, De... | |
| | | | BJP goes all out in Nagrota bypoll; senior leaders take charge to retain stronghold | | |  Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 3: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has rolled out an aggressive campaign strategy for the high-stakes Nagrota Assembly byelection, deploying all its senior leaders, including the presidents of various party Morchas, to ensure a resounding victory for its candidate Divyani Rana, daughter of the late Devender Singh Rana.
The byelection holds significant symbolic and political importance for the BJP, as the party seeks to retain one of its most pre... | |
| | | | Engaged after Govt ban, not entitled to regularization: HC | | From The Court | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 3: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that daily wagers engaged in violation of the 2015 government ban on new appointments cannot claim regularisation under SRO 520 of 2017. Dismissing two connected writ petitions filed by Nazir Ahmad Bhat and others, the court observed that the petitioners were not on the official muster rolls and that their engagement records had been fabricated after the ban.
Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, while delivering the judgment, noted that the petitioners had “failed to demonstrate any infringement of legal or fundamental rights” that would justify invoking the court’s extraordinary writ jurisdiction. “The findin... | |
| | | | Man gets 12 yrs RI in 2.4 kg Charas trafficking case | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 3: In a significant judgment reinforcing the fight against narcotics, the Special Court (NDPS Cases), Jammu, presided over by Judge Y.P. Sharma, has awarded 12 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 lakh to Ghulam Mustafa Khan, a resident of Wan Gund, Qazigund, District Anantnag, in a 2022 drug trafficking case investigated by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Jammu Zonal Unit. The conviction follows an extensive trial in Complaint No. 13/2022 (UOI v... | |
| | | | Feeding of stray dogs: SC to issue directions on Nov 7 | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Nov 3: The Supreme Court on Monday said it will issue directions on November 7 with respect to the stray dogs menace being faced in institutions, including government and public sector ones, where employees are supporting, feeding and encouraging the canines.
A three-judge special bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria was hearing the matter.
“Apart from recording the appearance and affidavits and everything, we will also be issui... | |
| | | | LG hails spirit of India’s Women Cricket Team | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 3: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team on winning the ICC Women’s World Cup, saying their determination and fighting spirit have inspired millions across the country.
The Indian women’s team clinched its first-ever World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa in the summit clash in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, scripting a golden chapter in the nation’s sporting history.
“World Champion Team India! Congratulations to the Indian Women’s Cricket Team on lifting the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. This glorious victory is a moment of immense pride for the entire nation,” Sinha said on... | |
| | | | Soldier killed accidentally | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 3: An Army soldier was killed after his service rifle allegedly went off accidentally inside a camp in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.
Naik Amarjeet Singh was on sentry duty when he sustained a bullet injury following the accidental discharge of his service rifle at the camp in Jhulass village, they said.
The critically injured soldier was rushed to the Army field hospital, where he succumbed to injuries, they said.
Police have launched an inquiry into the incident, officials said. ... | |
| | | | MET predicts drop in temperature | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 3: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Monday predicted generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till November 3, with a brief spell of rain and light snowfall expected over higher reaches between November 4 and 5.
Director MET Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said that weather will remain generally cloudy on November 4 and 5, with the possibility of light to moderate rain or snowfall (over higher reaches) at many places across Kashmir division and at scattered locations in Jammu division, particularly during the evening of November 4 to the early morning of November 5.
The forecast indicates a return to dry weather conditions from November 6 to 15, offering r... | |
| | | | 2 old terrorist hideouts busted in Kulgam Forests | | | | Early Times Report
Kulgam, Nov 3: Security forces busted two old terrorist hideouts during a joint search operation in the forest area of Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said on Monday.
An official said that the operation was launched jointly by the 9 Rashtriya Rifles and the police following specific intelligence inputs.
“Two old hideouts were traced and subsequently busted between Ahmadabad and Nengripora forest areas,” the official said.
He said that some items, including gas cylinders and clothes, were recovered from the hideouts while further investigation is underway. ... | |
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