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| 5 terror-friendly employees sacked since NC Govt took charge | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 15: With the sacking of three more government employees for their involvement in subversive activities, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has so far terminated 70 terror-friendly employees during the last nearly four years.
Although 70 pro-terrorists have been axed during the last four years, five government employees have been sacked for their links with terrorists after the formation of a National Conference-led government headed by Omar Abdullah.
Earlier on November 29, 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday terminated two government employees from service for their alleged terror links.
The fired employees have been ident... | |
| | | | Law says everyone innocent until proven guilty: CM Omar | | | 
Early Times Report
Katra, Feb 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday questioned arbitrary dismissal of government employees for their alleged terror links by the Lt Governor saying that the law says that “every accused person is innocent until proven guilty” in the court.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha invoked Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution to terminate the services of the three employees on Saturday after investigation by law enforcement and intelligence agenc... | |
| | | | Art 370 was temporary provision, Ambedkar refused to draft it: Vice-Prez Dhankar | | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Convocation | |  Early Times Report
Katra, Feb 15: Asserting that winds of change have brought peace and progress to Jammu and Kashmir, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday reiterated that Article 370 was a temporary provision and Dr B R Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, had refused to draft it.
Addressing a gathering at the 10th Convocation Ceremony of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) here Vice-President Dhankhar said, “The aspirations of generations found wings when the... | |
| | | | Skills and knowledge must contribute in improving lives of people: LG Sinha | | | 
Early Times Report
KATRA, Feb 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Convocation Ceremony of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU).
The Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar for blessing the graduating students of SMVDU at University’s 10th Convocation. Today's moment will remain etched in students’ memories for a lifetime, he said.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor called upon the youth to... | |
| | | | Rijiju reiterates Centre’s resolve to restore J&K’s statehood | | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 15: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have made it clear that statehood to Jammu and Kashmir will be restored in due course of time.
However, Rijiju, who holds the parliamentary affairs and minority affairs portfolios, declined to give a timeline for the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory.
“The prime minister and the home minister made clear indications in the past that in ... | |
| | | | Vaishnaw blames Karnataka Govt over Bengaluru Metro rail fare hike | | | 
Bengaluru, Feb 15:
Agencies
Amid public outcry over the steep hike in Metro rail fare in Bengaluru, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday shifted the blame to the state government, saying the fare fixation committee for the Metro Rail is not based in Delhi.
He said the Chief Minister should be asked about the hike in Metro rail fare and not the central government.
“The state government knows the ground reality of the city and they should be in the prime decision making proces... | |
| | | | 5 held for causing disturbance | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 15: Police have arrested five persons for causing public disturbance in Kadi Kadal area of downtown Srinagar on Saturday.
A case in this regard has been registered in the Police Station Nowhata vide FIR No. 08/2025 under section 194 BNS, after five individuals were found engaged in a fight at Kadi Kadal, Srinagar, causing public disturbance, Police said.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Moieed Baba a resident of Firdous Colony, Eidgah, Farhan Shah of Gojwara, Junaid Shahnawaz of Gojwara, Moien Manzoor Kak of Kak Mohalla and Shahid Mukhtar of Shampora.
Further investigation into the incident is going on, police said. ... | |
| | | | CBSE Class 10, 12 Board exams begin | | | |
New Delhi, Feb 15:
Agencies
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board exams for Class 10 and 12 began on Saturday with over 42 lakh students set to appear for them at over 7,800 centres across the country and abroad.
According to board officials, a total of 24.12 lakh Class 10 students will appear for exams in 84 subjects, while over 17.88 lakh students will appear for Class 12 exams across 120 subjects.
The exams are scheduled at 7,842 centres in India and 26 centres abroad.
On the first day of the CBSE Board exams, Class 10 students appeared for English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) papers, while Class 12 students appeared for Entrepreneurs... | |
| | | | 10 devotees killed in accident | | | |
PRAYAGRAJ, Feb 15:
Agencies
Ten persons travelling in a Bolero car were killed in a head-on collision with a bus on a highway in the Meja police station area of Prayagraj late on Friday night, police said on Saturday.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vivek Chandra Yadav said the devotees from Chhattisgarh’s Korba district were heading to the Maha Kumbh to take a dip when the Bolero they were travelling in collided head-on with a bus on the highway.
All the 10 people travelling in the Bolero died in the accident, while those in the bus suffered minor injuries, the DCP said.
While four of the deceased were identified based on their Aadhaar cards, six were identified on the bas... | |
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