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J&K gets 316 road projects under PMGSY-IV, LG Sinha thanks PM Modi, Chouhan | Says 1781 kms road length will boost rural road connectivity, usher new era of prosperity in far-flung areas | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday announced that the Centre has sanctioned 316 road projects at an estimated cost of Rs.4224 Cr under Batch-I of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV) for Jammu and Kashmir. He thanked Prime Minister Modi and Union Minister of Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan for giving priority to the Union Territory.
The Lieutenant Governor posted on X: “Grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji & Hon’ble Union Minister of Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ji for sanctioning 316 road projects at an estimated cost of Rs.4224 Cr under Batch-I of PMGSY-IV for providing connectivity to 390 no. of eligible habitations.”
“J&K is first among all States/UTs which got sanction under PMGSY-IV. It is also the biggest ever package sanctioned for J&K under PMGSY. The approved 1781 KMs road length will provide a major boost to rural road connectivity and usher in a new era of prosperity in far-flung areas,” he added.... | |
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Bat in hand, message of hope: Raina revives spirit in Pahalgam | | |
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Jammu, June 10: In a bid to restore confidence among tourists and local tour operators following the April 22 terror attack, senior BJP leader Ravinder Raina engaged in a friendly cricket match with local youth at the scenic Pahalgam resort on Tuesday.
Raina, the former J&K BJP president and ex-MLA from Nowshera, shared a video on social media platform X, showcasing his participation in the match. “Cricket at Pahalgam. Today, early in the morning, I played cricket with... | |
| | Poonch: Removing fear psychosis, trauma a big task | CROSS BORDER SHELLING AFTERMATH | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 9: Although peace has prevailed in the shelling-affected Poonch town, removing fear psychosis and trauma were the biggest task before the authorities.
In the intervening night of May 6 and 7, the border town of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir became the epicenter of one of the most intense cross-border shelling episodes in recent history, following the Operation Sindoor in response to a terror attack in Pahalgam. The relentless bombardment from Pakistan, lasting ... | |
| | CSC completes reservation report; students demand immediate action | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 10: The Cabinet Sub-Committee tasked with reviewing Jammu and Kashmir’s reservation policies has completed its report, Health and Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Tuesday. However, agitating students have urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to immediately convene a cabinet meeting for its discussion and implementation.
Addressing concerns about alleged delays, Itoo reaffirmed that the committee had finalized its findings within the six-month deadlin... | |
| | Karra triggers another storm in Congress | Promotes son, wife, close family friends; ignores senior leaders | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 10: The Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) is again in news for wrong reasons as its President, Tariq Hameed Karra, is facing allegations of promoting family members for key political roles.
According to the details available with Early Times photographs from a high-profile political gathering have gone viral, sparking a political storm. The images show Tariq Hameed Karra prominently featuring his son, Waleed Karra, and wife, Asifa Naqash,... | |
| | Terrorism an epidemic, destined to perish: Rajnath Singh | ’Operation Sindoor’ biggest action taken against terrorism in Indian history | | Dehradun, June 10:
Branding terrorism as an epidemic destined to perish, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday termed “Operation Sindoor” as the biggest action taken against terrorism in Indian history.
Addressing a dialogue on the topic ‘National Security & Terrorism’, here Singh said, “In the last 11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government has transformed India’s security apparatus by changing the attitude and the way of action towards every issue related to national sec... | |
| | Eyes filled with tears: Dr Farooq on first train journey from Kashmir to Katra | | | Early Times Report
Jammu/Srinagar, June 10: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday took his maiden ride in the recently inaugurated Vande Bharat train from Srinagar to Katra township and said he was overwhelmed to see Kashmir finally getting connected to the country’s rail network. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said he hopes the intended Amarnath pilgrims will use the train and come in large numbers to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine.
The annual yatra ... | |
| | Wanted criminal attempts to snatch J&K cop’s pistol | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 10: A wanted criminal received a gunshot injury after he tried to snatch a weapon from a policemen while leading a police party to his hideout to effect recovery of illegal weapons including a pistol here, official said on Tuesday. Bagh Hussain, a resident of Balol Nallah near Kikri Morh, was recently arrested from Haryana in connection with a case related to attack on a police party in Bari Brahmana area in April that left several policemen, including a statio... | |
| | Modernisation, self-reliance focus in defence production: PM Modi | | | New Delhi, June 10:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that significant changes have unfolded in the defence sector in the 11 years of his government, with a clear focus on both modernisation and self-reliance in defence production.
He said on X, “The last 11 years have marked significant changes in our defence sector, with a clear focus on both modernisation and becoming self reliant when it comes to defence production. It is gladdening to see how the people of India have come t... | |
| | SIA searches 2 houses in narco-terror case | | | Early Times Report
POONCH/JAMMU, June 10: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Tuesday conducted raids at two houses in Jammu and Kashmir’s border district of Poonch as part of its ongoing investigation in a case related to narco-terrorism, officials said.
SIA sleuths searched the houses of Mohd Jameel alias “Akash” and Amir Sohail at village Gagrian and seized several digital devices and documents, they said.
The case was registered by SIA Jammu in 2022 following recovery of a huge quantity of narcotics smuggled from across the border and the funds generated by selling the contraband were used to fund terror activities in the Union Territory, the officials said. ... | |
| | Terrorist hideout busted | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri/Jammu, June 10: Security forces on Tuesday busted a terrorist hideout in a remote area in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir and seized 10 Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGLs) along with other material, an official said The hideout was unearthed in Darra Barachara village in Thanamandi area during a joint search operation by police and the army, the official said.
In addition to UBGLs, the search parties also seized a damaged ammunition box, a blanket, a plastic tarpaulin, two packets of medicine, some utensils and daily use items, he said. However, the official said no one was arrested in connection with recovery. ... | |
| | Gold slips; Silver plunges | | | New Delhi, June 10:
Gold prices slipped Rs 110 to Rs 97,670 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday due to persistent selling by jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity fell Rs 100 to Rs 97,250 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes).
Snapping a seven-day winning streak, silver prices plunged by Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,07,100 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) on Tuesday.
The white metal had soared Rs 1,000 to h... | |
| | Delhi cabinet approves ordinance to curb school fee hike | | | New Delhi, June 10:
The Delhi cabinet led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved an ordinance to regulate fees charged by schools, Education Minister Ashish Sood announced on Tuesday.
Addressing a press conference, Sood said that in the eighth cabinet meeting, the BJP government approved the ordinance based on the proposed Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025.
“The ordinance will be sent for presidential assent through the Lt Governor. This is a day of happiness for parents whose children study in private schools. It will take the form of a law,” Sood said. (PTI)... | |
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