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| NC demands restoration of Dec 5 holiday to honour Sheikh Abdullah | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 4: After the formation of its government, the National Conference (NC) has reiterated its demand for the restoration of the public holiday on December 5, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, the founder of the party and a pivotal figure in Jammu and Kashmir's political history.
“Holiday was declared on December 5 to honour the role of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, there was no reason to cancel the holiday on December 5”, said the provincial president of the National Conference Showkat Ahmad Mir.
The holiday, which had been observed annually, was abolished following the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir into a Union Territory in August 2019. The NC has criticized the move as an attempt to undermine the legacy of ... | |
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| Navy’s commitment ensures nation’s safety: PM Modi | | |  NEW DELHI, Dec 4:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Navy on Navy Day, saying its commitment ensures the safety, security and prosperity of the nation. Navy Day is observed as an acknowledgement of the Navy’s seminal role in the country’s defence, and December 4 was chosen to commemorate its valour against Pakistan during the 1971 war when it inflicted heavy losses on the enemy.
“On Navy Day, we salute the valiant personnel of the Indian Navy who protect... | |
| | | | 2 die, 14 injured in Kishtwar accident | | | | Early times Report
Kishtwar, Dec 4: Two people died and 14 others were injured after a vehicle they were traveling in plunged into a deep gorge at Dangdoor area of Kishtwar district on Wednesday evening, sources said.
Officials told that a cruiser vehicle (6576-JK17) in which the employees of an under-construction power Project Company met with an accident.
He said that the driver lost control over the vehicle and fell into a deep gorge near Treethal Nala at Dachhan.
As soon as the accident took place, locals and the police immediately started rescue operations, however, two people died on the spot while 14 others were injured.
The injured were immediately shifted to the district ho... | |
| | | | Soldier on leave shot at, injured | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 4: Terrorists on Wednesday evening fired upon an army man who was on leave in Tral area of South Kashmir’s Awantipora.
A top police officer said that terrorists this evening fired upon an army soldier who was on leave and had come home.
He received bullet wound in leg and was immediately evacuated to hospital for treatment. His condition is stated to be stable, the officer added.
Soon after the incident whole area has been cordoned off by the security f... | |
| | | | Terrorists hurl grenade at Army post | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 4: Terrorists hurled two grenades at an Army post in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir early Wednesday, officials said. Only one of the grenades exploded. There were no casualties in the attack. Security forces have launched a search operation to trace the terrorists, the officials said.
Terrorists lobbed two grenades at an Army post behind an Army camp in the Surankote area. While one of them exploded, the other did not and was subsequently defused by exp... | |
| | | | Search for terrorists continues in Dachigam | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 4: Security forces continued their search for militants in the Dachigam forest here on Wednesday, a day after a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist was killed in an encounter in the area, officials said.
According to officials, the security forces halted their search on Tuesday night but maintained a tight cordon in the area. The search for militants in the vast mountainous and forest area of Dachigam resumed in the morning, they said.
“The search operation in the ... | |
| | | | DMO Kathua suspended | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 4: The J&K Government has suspended Naveen Kumar, District Mineral Officer (DMO) Kathua, over an inquiry into his conduct.
During his suspension, he will be attached to the Directorate of Geology and Mining. Varinder Singh, DMO Jammu, will manage the Kathua office’s routine work in addition to his own duties until further orders. ... | |
| | | | Appointments subject to outcome of petition | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 4: High Court today directed that any appointment made under Reservation Rules shall be subject to the outcome of the pettion seeking declaration of the rules null and void.
The court was hearing a petition filed by 5 persons seeking to declare the rules null and void.
The court sought assistance of Advocate General in the matter on next hearing.
The petitioners contend that due to the amendments in the Reservation Rules of 2005 by authorities, there is a decrease in the percentage in Jammu and Kashmir Government Recruitment posts and seats in educational institutions for open merit from 57 percent to 33 percent, Residents of Backward Area (RBA) fr... | |
| | | | Pilot recruitment committee reconstituted | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has reconstituted a seven-member committee to manage the recruitment of new pilots and the extension of services for existing ones.
As per Government Order No. 2021-JK(GAD) of 2024, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the committee will be led by the Administrative Secretary of the Civil Aviation Department, with the Administrative Officer of the Civil Aviation Commissioner as its secretary. Other members... | |
| | | | CB arrests notorious cheaters | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 4: Crime Branch (CB) has arrested three accused including two notorious cheaters, Jameel Anjum (a suspended Govt Teacher) of Narania Mohalla, Jammu and Saroop Lal (an Ex -serviceman) of Bishnah/Bari Brahmana against whom several cases of cheating, forgery and frauds are registered and produced three separate challans in the courts of law in Jammu and Kathua.
As many as 9 FIRs & 1 PV are registered against habitual offender Jameel Anjum S/o Nasir Ahmad of Narania Mohalla Jammu with Crime Branch and District Police Jammu, whereas 10 FIRs and 2 PVs are registered with CB and district Police Jammu against another top habitual offender Saroop Lal S/o Manga R... | |
| | | | IFS officer’s suspension revoked | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 4: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India has revoked the suspension order of 2014 batch AGMUT cadre IFS officer Mohan Choudhary. ... | |
| | | | CIK raids Central Jail Sgr | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 4: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing of police on Wednesday carried out raids at the Central Jail here, officials said here.
The CIK sleuths cordoned off the Central Jail in the Rainawari area of the city before daybreak and started searching the barracks, they said.
The raids come in the backdrop of clashes between two groups of inmates in September this year.
In 2018, authorities recovered mobile phones from the prisoners, prompting strengthening of the security measures inside the jail. ... | |
| | | | Properties of 2 drug peddlers attached | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 4: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached properties worth more than Rs 3 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers in Srinagar, officials said.
“Reinforcing the ongoing efforts against drug peddlers/smugglers, police in Srinagar has attached properties worth more than Rs 3 crore belonging to two drug peddlers under Section 68 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act,” a police spokesman said.
Giving details, he said the pol... | |
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