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Annoyed over Omar’s utterance Lal Singh ‘boycotts’ Farooq’s all-party meeting

3/11/2023 11:15:17 PM

Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 11: “Irresponsible” statement of former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah proved disastrous for the unity of the opposition party as Choudhary Lal Singh of Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party boycotted the all-party meeting convened by National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Saturday. Highly placed sources said that like leaders of other political parties, an invitation was extended to Choudhary Lal Singh, who is a two-time Lok Sabha member, three-time MLA, and former Minister. Sources in the Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party said that some senior National Conference leaders invited Choudhary Lal Singh to attend the all-party meeting but his supporte...

Opposition can’t derail J&K’s tryst with peace: Rana

3/11/2023 11:15:10 PM

Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 11: Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana today took jibe at the so-called all party meeting convened by some desperate opposition parties in Jammu, dismissing it as an assembly of rejected, dejected, confused and frustrated politicians, who are unnerved over the momentous changes brought in Jammu and Kashmir under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that have steered the Union Territory from dark alley of death, destruction and gloom to become a bright , resurgent, peaceful and developing part of the country. “The opposition cannot derail Jammu and Kashmir’s tryst with peace and normalcy”, he said and cautioned the rejected politici...

New Delhi pulls up JK admin for ‘breach’ of Pandit community security; inquiry on cards

3/11/2023 11:15:03 PM

Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 11: In a major goof up, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has come under the scanner of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for the apprehended breach of security of Kashmiri Pandits, who have been the victims of the targeted killings in the last few years in particular. Sources said some officials in the administration by “mistake shared crucial information about the fresh security arrangements of Kashmir pandits and subsequently withdrew it.” It was reliably learnt that the MHA has taken a serious note of the issue. The sources said the information-leak could become a potential threat and that inquiry into the matter was on the cards. “A serious ...

Empowering every section of village essential for India’s development journey: PM Modi

3/11/2023 11:14:55 PM

Agencies NEW DELHI, Mar 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underlined the need for working in a “time-bound mission mode” to help artisans and persons associated with small businesses become part of the value chain. Addressing the 12th and the last post-budget webinar on ‘PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman’, the prime minister said that empowering every section of the village is essential for India’s development journey. “For this, we will have to work in a time-bound mission mode,” he said, adding PM Vishwakarma Yojana is aimed at handholding of artisans and people associated with small businesses, besides preserving the nation’s rich traditions. The government, the prime m...

LG conducts on-site inspection of key projects in Jammu

Says vibrant riverfront will ensure urban infrastructure sustainability, provide unique business opportunities

3/11/2023 11:14:47 PM

Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 11: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today conducted on-site inspection of key projects in Jammu and reviewed ongoing construction work of Jambu Zoo, Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and Tawi Riverfront Project. The Lt Governor ascertained the progress of the work being carried out at all the three sites, and laid emphasis on timely completion of the projects. Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary to the Government Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment briefed the Lt Governor on the progress of Jambu Zoo. He informed that the high level team of Central Zoo Authority will be visiting for the final inspection this mont...

‘North India's biggest Zoo in Jammu to be opened next month’

3/11/2023 11:14:37 PM

Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 11: The upcoming zoo in Jammu, named as 'Jambu Zoo'-one of the biggest in the North India will be thrown open for the public next month, said J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha while inspecting the site located along Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Nagrota area here in the city outskirts. "Site inspection of Jambu Zoo, Jammu to review the progress of the construction work," the official handle of LG's office tweeted. It further wrote, "this biggest Zoo of North India, will be opened to the public next month." The zoo is being built in the total area of 163.40 Ha and will have an Orientation Centre, Aviary, Leopard Enclosure, Tiger Enclosures, Vie...

Panel to probe 2274 fake appointments in Health Deptt in Kashmir

3/11/2023 11:14:30 PM

Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 11: A year after the audit committee detected 2274 illegal and fake appointments in the Health and Medical Education Department, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday appointment a five-member-panel to probe these fraud recruitments. On February 4, 2022, the Jammu and Kashmir government’s audit committee had detected 2,274 illegal appointments made in the health department in the year 2020. Taking serious note of these fake appointments, the authorities on Saturday set up a committee to probe illegal appointments in Health and Medical Education department, Jammu and Kashmir, as per the Audit and Inspection department. Quoting official sources,...

Complete shutdown in Jammu over decision to impose property tax

3/11/2023 11:14:22 PM

Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 11: A complete shutdown is being observed in Jammu today against the imposition of property tax in the Union Territory. According to an order issued by the Jammu and Kashmir administration, taxes on residential and commercial properties will be levied from April. The bandh called by Chamber of Commerce and Industries Jammu (CCIJ) is supported by several groups. Several shops and businesses are closed in the region, however, transport services are continuing normally. J&K High Court Bar Association has suspended work in all courts in support of the bandh. Reacting to the shutdown in Jammu, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the Union Territory will ...

5 rusted grenades found in Jammu outskirts

3/11/2023 11:14:17 PM

Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 11: Police on Saturday destroyed five rusted grenades found during construction of a house in Gharota area here in the city outskirts. Confirming the incident, Superintendent of Police, Jammu Rural, Rahul Charak said that during the digging of a land for plinth, five rusted grenades were found in village Charangal Mathwar of Gharota. "The police along with the Bomb Disposal Squad were immediately rushed to the spot after getting the information and the grenades were destroyed on the spot," said the SP. No damage or injury was reported, he added. ...

Now, people above 80-yrs can vote from home

3/11/2023 11:14:12 PM

Agencies Bengaluru, Mar 11: The Election Commission on Saturday said it has introduced the facility to Vote-from-Home (VFH) for people above 80 years of age and those with disabilities in the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka. For the first time the ECI is going to provide the facility to those above 80 years of age. Our teams will go there with a form-12D to exercise their franchise, the Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar told reporters here. Though we encourage those above 80 years to come to the polling station, those who cannot can avail this facility, he added. Secrecy will be maintained and the entire process will be videographed, Kumar explained. “All the poli...