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| Driverless train: Probe suggests driver, station master at fault | | | |
New Delhi, Feb 27:
A preliminary probe into the incident of the driverless running of a freight train for about 70 km from Kathua (Jammu) to Ucchi Bassi Station (Punjab) in Jammu Tawi-Pathankot section has suggested that both the driver as well as the station master failed to fulfil their responsibilities.
The joint probe report, signed by five senior railway officials, has recorded the statements of various persons involved in the incident and described the turn of events which point to dereliction of duties on the part of the driver and the station master of Kathua.
Exclusively accessed by National news agency, the report said the loco pilot in his statement submitted that besid... | |
| | | | CBJ arrests man for posing as Under-Secy | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 27: The Crime Branch Jammu (CBJ) on Tuesday arrested a man posing as under-secretary with Raj Bhawan.
A CB spokesman in a statement said one Firdous Ahmed Wagay was arrested by CICE Jammu unit of Crime Branch after taking cognizance in case FIR 03/2024. Wagay, resident of Waskora, Ganderbal has been booked under relevant sections of law and further investigations are on. “The impersonator was apprehended by a team of P/S CICE Jammu. Some incriminating material including fake ID cards, seals and other documents used in the commission of crime has also been seized from his possession,” the spokesman added. ... | |
| | | | PM Modi to visit Kashmir next week | | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kashmir on March 7, official sources said on Tuesday.
This will be Modi’s first visit to Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
Official sources said that Modi would attend an official meeting at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on March 7.
Last week, the PM visited Jammu, where he addressed a public rally, laid the foundation stone for multiple ... | |
| | | | Announces names of astronauts for Gaganyaan Mission | | | |
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Feb 27:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the names of the four astronauts who are undergoing training for the country’s maiden human space flight mission, Gaganyaan. The four astronauts are — Group Captains Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Pratap, Ajit Krishnan, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, Modi said at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near here. Bestowing ‘astronaut wings’ to them, the PM said they are four forces that encompass the aspirations of 1.4 billion people of the country.
After four decades, an Indian was poised to venture into space and “this time around the countdown, the timing, and even the rocket would b... | |
| | | | Inaugurates space infrastructure projects of ISRO | | | |
New Delhi, Feb 27:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated 3 major space infrastructure projects of ISRO during his visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near here.
The Prime Minister also reviewed ISRO’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme during his visit. Modi, accompanied by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, also took a walkthrough of the exhibition of the various ISRO projects showcased at VSSC.
The projects inaugurated by Modi are– a Trisonic Wind Tunnel at VSSC, a Semi-Cryogenic Integrated Engine and Stage Test Facility at ISRO’s propulsion comple... | |
| | | | Align yourself with goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047: Sitharaman to India Inc | | | 
NEW DELHI, Feb 27:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday exhorted Indian Inc to align itself with the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, when India will complete 100 years of independence.
Addressing a session on ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Viksit Bharat & industry’, organised by Ficci, the minister also assured the industry that reforms will continue in the third term of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.
The new government will be formed after the general elections d... | |
| | | | MHA extends ban on JeI | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 27: Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday announced the extension on ban on Jamaat-e-Islami by another five years. Taking to microblogging site ‘X’, Home Minister Amit Shah wrote, as per news agency, “Pursuing PM @narendramodi Ji's policy of zero tolerance against terrorism and separatism the government has extended the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu Kashmir for five years.” “The organisation is found continuing its activities against the security, integrity and sovereignty of the nation. The outfit was first declared an 'Unlawful Association' on 28 February 2019. Anyone threatening the security of the nation will face ruthless measures (sic.),” reads the ... | |
| | | | Things have changed from UPA to UPI: Anurag | | | 
NEW DELHI, Feb 27:
India will become a developed nation much before 2047 through initiatives of the government and contributions from all quarters, including the industry, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said here on Tuesday.
Addressing the Viksit Bharat @ 2047 conclave organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Thakur said India moved from being counted among the fragile five economies in the world to the top five due to t... | |
| | | | ‘Keep your settings private’ | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 27: Cyber Police Kashmir on Monday issued warnings about the risks of sharing personal information online. The Cyber Police highlighted the importance of adjusting social media privacy settings and refraining from sharing sensitive details.
In a post on X the Cyber Police stated: "Keep your settings private: Protect your information by adjusting social media privacy settings. Limit who can see your posts and profile.”
“Keep your pictures private: Control who views your photos. Adjust privacy settings to protect personal images from unauthorized access. Don’t share personal information/details online: Safeguard your privacy. Refrain from sharing sen... | |
| | | | Fire engine turns turtle, 5 injured | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 27: A fire engine on Tuesday morning turned turtle while it was on its way to douse flames broken out in a residential house in Wagoora area, an official said on Tuesday.
An official said that an information was received at F&ES Station in Kreeri on intervening Monday and Tuesday night, regarding outbreak of an fire in residential house of one Manzoor Ahmad in Durhama Wagoora. Responding to the call, the station deputed a fire engine to the site, which however due to slippery conditions turned turtle on reaching Kreeri, leaving five on board with injuries.
“Among the injured include an LFM (Leading Fireman), three firefighters and the driver,” the o... | |
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