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Covid not over yet : Union Health Minister Govt reviews situation; advises people to mask up, get vaccinated 12/21/2022 11:25:29 PM Agencies New Delhi, Dec 21: In view of a sudden spurt in Covid cases in China and some other countries, the Union health minister on Wednesday reviewed the situation in the country and asked people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and get vaccinated. “Covid is not over yet. I have directed all concerned to be alert and strengthen surveillance. We are prepared to manage any situation,” Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said. During the meeting, attended by experts and senior officials, the minister was briefed on the global Covid-19 situation and the domestic scenario, including the preparedness of all stakeholders. Noting that only 27-28 per cent of India’s eligible population have taken the precaution dose of Covid-19, NITI Aayog member (Health) Dr VK Paul, after the meeting, said people should take the jab and also wear masks in crowded places. Paul urged people not to panic and said that there was no change in the guidelines for international air travel so far. “People should wear masks in crowded areas. Those with c...   READ MORE

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Anybody found to be part of terror ecosystem will face action: LG Sinha 12/21/2022 11:25:02 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 22: Giving a clear and loud message to mainstream political parties against toeing the lines of separatists or terror groups for political gains, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday warned that anybody found to be part of the terror ecosystem will face action as per law. Replying to a query from media persons regarding the involvement of some mainstream political parties in the terror ecosystem, the Lieutenant Governor said that it is the job of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and other intelligence agencies to identify those who are part of the terror ecosystem. “As far as the policy of the J&K government is concerned, who so ever be part of this eco...   READ MORE   No salaries to those sitting at home: LG 12/21/2022 11:24:53 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 21: ‘All necessary measures taken for safety of minority community employees including Kashmiri Pandits serving in Valley’ He gave a clear message to those protesting for transfer in Jammu that no salary will be given to those who are sitting at home. Sinha gave this loud and clear message amid the ongoing protest by migrant Kashmiri Pandit employees and Jammu-based reserved category employees who left the Valley for Jammu in May following the targeted killings of their two colleagues — Rahul Bhat and Rajni Bhalla. The protesting employees have been seeking relocation outside Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor said that the government has cleared the salarie...   READ MORE   Drugs worth Rs 97000 crores destroyed in last 8 years: Amit Shah 12/21/2022 11:24:44 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 21: Reiterating the resolve of the government to eradicate menace of drugs in the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said Rs 97,000 crore worth of drugs were destroyed between 2014 and 2022 while Rs 23,000 crore drugs were seized between 2006 and 2013 and the Government will carry forward its campaign against drugs with gusto. On the seizure of 3,000 kg drugs in Gujarat, he said it was a reflection of the State Government’s pro-active action against the menace. He said all those involved in the smuggling of the drugs were arrested. The source of drugs was traced to some Gulf countries and action has been taken to ensure that the factories ...   READ MORE   Highway reopens for 2-way traffic after 15 hours closure 12/21/2022 11:24:36 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Dec 21: Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, reopened after remaining closed for more than 15 hours following major stone-slide at near Dewal Bridge in Udhampur and blasting in Banihal, officials said on Wednesday. “From 20-12-2022, 1700 hours to 1700 hours on 21-12-2022, Jammu-Srinagar highway remained blocked for 12 hours 32 minutes due to stoneslide near Dewal Bridge (Udhampur) and for 4 hours and 30 minutes due to blasting at Kishtwari Pather (Banihal). However, both the blockage overlapped with each other and the cumulative time remained 15 hours 2 minutes,” a traffic department official told sa...   READ MORE   Uproar in Pak after Imran Khan’s ‘phone-sex’ audio clip leaked 12/21/2022 11:24:30 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 21; A purported audio clip of “phone sex” by ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan goes viral on social media. This leaked audio clip has created uproar in Pakistan as the ruling alliance has launched a blistering attack on Imran Khan. On Monday (December 19), an alleged audio clip of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan having “phone sex” with two unidentified women went viral on social media. The said clips were first posted on the YouTube channel of a Pakistani ...   READ MORE   Holistic Development of Agriculture & Allied Sectors, Aspirational Towns and Aspirational Panchayat LG announces three new schemes 12/21/2022 11:24:08 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 21: Three new schemes, Holistic Development of Agriculture & Allied Sectors, Aspirational Towns Development Programme and Aspirational Panchayat Development Programme were announced by the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today. These projects have been approved by the Administrative Council, chaired by the Lt Governor. Scheme 1 : Holistic Development of Agriculture & Allied Sectors In July this year the UT administration constituted an Apex Committee for holistic development of Agriculture & Allied Sectors for which leading luminaries were invited like Dr Mangala Rai Former DG ICAR, as its Chairman and Dr Ashok Dalwai, CEO NRAA apart from other well ...   READ MORE   Gadkari, Sinha review progress of ongoing National Highway projects in J&K Design of Katra inter-modal station finalised, discusses measures to keep Sonamarg open for public in winters 12/21/2022 11:23:50 PM Agencies New Delhi, Dec 21: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari and Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha held a review of the ongoing National Highways projects in J&K today. Union Minister of State, General (Retd.) V.K. Singh; Union Minister of State, Shri Jitendra Singh, and Central & UT officials were also present in the meeting. After a detailed discussion, the meeting finalized the design for the upcoming Inter Modal Station, Katra. It will improve the trav...   READ MORE

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