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| ‘Azad was begging for RS seat in 2015’ | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 19: Both Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah reacted strongly to Ghulam Nabi Azad’s statement and exposed DPAP’s chairman for “begging” for a Rajya Sabha seat in 2014.
“If I have to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union Home Minister Amit Shah, I will meet them during the day, why should I meet them at night? Dr Farooq Abdullah asked.
“I was the one who gave him a Rajya Sabha seat but today he is saying all this. He should tell the names of his agents ... | |
| | | | Agitating groups suspend hunger stir, sub-committee formed | | Statehood for Ladakh | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 19: The much-awaited meeting of the leaders of the Apex Body of Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance, Kargil, with the high-powered committee of the Union Home Ministry, was held at the North Block today.
Keeping in view the positive talks, the agitating groups decided to drop for the time being our plan to go on hunger strike from tomorrow (February 20, 2024).
The meeting decided to discuss threadbare the main demands of the agitating groups of Ladakh. The agitating groups are demanding statehood for Ladakh, the inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, and the constitution of the exclusive Public Service Commission for Ladakh. It w... | |
| | | | PM to inaugurate major rail projects | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 19: In a significant stride towards enhancing connectivity and infrastructural development in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and dedicate several transformative rail projects on February 20.
Among the key projects to be inaugurated is the new rail line spanning between Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan, covering a distance of 48 kilometers with a total investment of Rs 15,863 crore. Additionally, the electrification of the Baramulla-Srinagar-Banihal-Sangaldan section, spanning 185.66 kilometers and valued at Rs 470.23 crore, will also be dedicated to the nation.
Of notable significance is the adoption of Ballast Less Trac... | |
| | | | Authorities issues advisory to ensure smooth participation | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 19: In preparation for the forthcoming public rally featuring the Prime Minister Narendra Modi at MA Stadium, Jammu, scheduled for Tuesday (20 February 2024), a comprehensive advisory has been issued by the authorities to ensure the safety and smooth participation of all attendees.
The advisory, emphasizing the paramount importance of security and awareness, outlines essential guidelines for the convenience and safety of the general public intending to participate in the event.
According to the advisory:
DO’S:
Participants from specific districts are directed to enter from designated entry points, ensuring a systematic and organized ingress process.
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| | | | Multi-tier security in place | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 19: A multi-tier security setup has been put in place and traffic advisories issued for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jammu on Tuesday, officials on Monday said. Modi is scheduled to address a public rally at Maulana Azad Stadium in the heart of winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir during his visit on February 20, they said.
The officials said the prime minister will also launch multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation and road sectors, worth Rs 30,500 crore.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), he will also distribute appointment letters to about 1,500 newly recruited government e... | |
| | | | Lt Gen Dwivedi takes over as Army Vice-Chief | | |  Agencies
New Delhi, Feb 19: Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday took over as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff.
After assuming the appointment of Vice Chief of Army Staff, the General laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in Delhi.
Lt Gen Dwivedi is an alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa (MP) and was commissioned into the 18 JAK RIF on December 15, 1984, which he later commanded in the Kashmir valley and the deserts of Rajasthan. He has had the unique distinction of having balanced... | |
| | | | Cousin kills cousin in Hajin | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 19: A 36-year-old man was killed after being attacked by his cousin brother following altercation between two families in Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said on Monday.An official said that the man identified as Ghulam Mohiuddin Parray was attacked by his cousin Shabir Ahmad Parray after fight between two families last evening.He said Ghulam Mohiuddin got injured and was rushed to a nearby hospital where from he was shifted to SKIMS Soura. “He said that he succumbed to his injuries today.”He said that the accused has been arrested and a case under the relevant sections of the law has been registered.... | |
| | | | Courts should be slow in granting bail in NDPS cases: Supreme Court | | | | New Delhi, Feb 19: The Supreme Court has said courts should be slow in granting even regular bail to an accused in a case in which a huge quantity of narcotics has been seized, more so when the accused allegedly has criminal antecedents.
The apex court quashed an order of the Madras High Court that granted anticipatory bail to an accused in a case relating to the alleged seizure of 232.5 kg of “ganja”, terming it “cryptic and perverse”.
A bench of justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta noted that the high court had failed to consider that the accused had criminal antecedents and was already arraigned in two cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
“In case of ... | |
| | | | CB files chargesheet against drilling engineer | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 19: In a significant development, the Crime Branch, Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Jammu has filed a charge sheet against a Drilling Engineer who formerly served as the Drawing & Disbursing Officer (DDO-1) of the Geology and Mining Department, Jammu, for alleged criminal breach of trust and embezzlement of funds amounting to Rs 33 lakh,
including General Provident Fund (GPF) and 7th Pay Commission arrears of employees.
The accused, identified as Aijaz Mir, currently under suspension, faces charges related to misappropriation of funds while serving in his official capacity. The charge sheet has been presented in the court of law for judicial determination... | |
| | | | AC restores waiting list for recruitments | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 19: Administrative Council in its meeting, held on Monday , under the Chairmanship of LG Manoj Sinha, approved re-consideration of its earlier decision dated 07-09-2023 and restored enabling provisions for drawing up of wait lists in recruitment to public services in the government.
The Administrative Council decided to withdraw amendments made out in the J&K Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment Rules, 2010 in terms of SO 496 of 2023, J&K, Appointment of Class-IV (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020 vide S.O. 497 of 2023, J&K Combined Competitive Examination Rules, 2018 vide S.O.498 of 2023 and also in the Business Regulations of JKPSC/JKSSB, and ot... | |
| | | | KU postpones exams, highway closed | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 19: The parts of Kashmir including the famous ski-resort, Gulmarg received fresh snowfall on Monday, bringing down the mercury further.
The weatherman has predicted three-day wet spell till February 20 while heavy snowfall is expected at a few places during the period.
However, the rains lashed plains of Kashmir including Srinagar.
Meanwhile, the University of Kashmir postponed examination for 19th and 20th of Feb due to the bad weather conditions.
An official from the Kashmir University said, due to the prevailing weather situation, all the examinations of the University of Kashmir scheduled for today, the 19th, and 20th of Feb, 2024, are postponed.
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| | | | Bihar woman rescued | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has rescued a woman trafficked from Bihar in the Union Territory’s Bandipora district, officials said on Monday.
”Bandipora police rescued a lady victim of human trafficking belonging to Bihar, illegally sold to one person namely Zahoor Ahmad Sheikh s/o Nazir Ahmad r/o Banyari Ajas,” the district’s police said in a post on X.
Cognisance has been taken under relevant sections of the law, it said.... | |
| | | | Avalanche warning issued for 10 districts | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 19: Amid inclement weather with rain and snow, the authorities on Monday issued an avalanche warning in the higher reaches of ten districts of Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours, officials said.
The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) said a “low danger” level avalanche is likely to occur at 2500 metres above sea level in the higher reaches of Anantnag and Kulgam districts of south Kashmir in the next 24 hours.
Avalanche with “medium danger” level is likely to occur above 2200 metres over Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, and Ramban districts in Jammu division and Bandipora and Baramulla districts of Kashmir valley during the next 24 h... | |
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