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Hope for assembly elections in J&K revives after 4-years 6/19/2022 10:53:04 PM Early Times Report Jammu, June 19: Exactly four years have passed since Governor rule has been imposed in Jammu and Kashmir. It was only June 19, 2018, when the BJP had dumped its coalition partner Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). After BJP broke its alliance with PDP and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti resigned, President Ram Nath Kovind had imposed the Governor's Rule in the erstwhile state. This was the eighth time the state has been put under the Governor's Rule. As per the constitution of the erstwhile state of J&K, President’s rule was imposed in J&K on December 19, 2018, under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution after six months of the Governor’s rule. After the passing of four years, the hope of installing a democratically elected government has revived after latest development. The direction of the Election Commission of India to the Chief Electoral Officer of J&K to review the electoral roll, followed by the statement of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has revived hope of elections in J&K. Revision of the electoral roll would initiate the process of holding the f...   READ MORE

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Former chief of Delhi Police’s anti-terror cell likely to get important assignment in J&K 6/19/2022 10:52:53 PM Early Times Report Jammu, June 19: Two months have passed after his transfer to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the former chief of Delhi Police’s anti-terror cell Sanjeev Kumar Yadav is likely to get an important assignment very soon. Highly placed sources in the corridors of power said that Yadav’s services and expertise in dealing with terrorism would be utilized in Jammu and Kashmir to check the functioning of various terrorist outfits in the Union Territory. “Sanjeev Kumar Yadav was specially deputed to J&K due to experience in solving many terror cases”, sources said and added that the Home Ministry is looking for a very important assignment for Yadav. An expert in s...   READ MORE   4 terrorists killed in Kupwara, Kulgam encounters 6/19/2022 10:52:46 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, June 19: Four terrorists were killed in two separate encounters with security forces Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara and Kulgam districts, police said. While two terrorists were killed in Kupwara as many were eliminated in Kulgam, they said, adding some more terrorists are hiding and operation was still underway in both the areas. One of the terrorists killed in the Kupwara encounter was identified as a Pakistani affiliated with the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), they said, adding the identity of the second was being ascertained. Police said the Kupwara encounter started after the forces launched a operation in Lolab area of the north Kashmir on...   READ MORE   3 Al-Badr terrorists arrested with arms in Handwara 6/19/2022 10:52:39 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, June 19: Police and Security forces in a joint operation on Sunday arrested three militants of Al-Badr outfit in sub district of Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir who were tasked by their Pakistani handlers to carry out militant activities in the area, Police said. A joint party of Police Kralgund, 92Bn of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and 32 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) intercepted three individuals at Wangam in Handwara in north Kashmir crossing on the National Highway. On preliminary questioning, the individuals were identified as Nazim Ahmad Bhat, Siraj din Khan, Adil Gull all residents of Khaipora, Kralgund. On their search, one pistol along with a maga...   READ MORE   Practice Yoga to develop connection between inner consciousness, external world: LG Sinha Awaam Ki Awaaz 6/19/2022 10:52:33 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, June 19: In this month’s ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ programme, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha urged the people to practice yoga for their holistic well-being, and deepen a sense of connection between inner consciousness and the external world. As a run-up to the upcoming International Day of Yoga on June 21 to be observed on the theme ‘Yoga for Humanity’, the government is conducting various awareness programmes to maximize participation in yoga-related activities. Expressing gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for working tirelessly to make yoga an integral part of people’s lives, the Lt Governor said, “Yoga is contributing to resilience again...   READ MORE   Adequate arrangements for Amarnath Yatra: LG 6/19/2022 10:52:02 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, June 19: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said adequate arrangements have been made for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra as the administration was expecting a heavy footfall of the pilgrims. He was speaking in this month's Awaam Ki Awaaz' programme wherein he also urged people to practice yoga for their holistic well-being and deepen a sense of connection between inner consciousness and the external world. The holy yatra of Shri Amarnath Ji is commencing on June 30. The administration and the people of J-K are all set to welcome the devotees of Shri Amarnath Ji coming from across the country and abroad. Expecting a heavy footfall o...   READ MORE   Poonch hospital: Blue-eyed firm bags canteen contract Bidders accuse authorities of violating rules, urge LG Admin to order probe 6/19/2022 10:51:53 PM Early Times Report Poonch, June 19: Authorities at Raja Sukhdeve Singh District Hospital Poonch have allotted a contract of a canteen allegedly to a blue eyed firm without opening tenders as per rules and guidelines. According to the sources, hospital administration vide number RSS/DHP/5461-5168 on March 19, 2022 uploaded a tender on the website of www.JKTender.gov.in inviting offers to set up a canteen in the hospital premises. Along with the tender, the offerees were asked to furnish a scanned copy of GST, ESIC, ITR, affidavit attested by first class magistrate on fixed rates by hospital authorities which attends to nearly 230 per patients per day. After a week Medical Superinte...   READ MORE   PM Modi's 2-day Karnataka visit begins today 6/19/2022 10:51:42 PM Agencies Bengaluru, June 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be on a two-day visit to Karnataka from Monday to take part in a host of events, including leading the International Yoga Day, according to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. “Tomorrow, the Prime Minister is arriving in Karnataka on a two-day visit. He will take part in an inauguration and a foundation-laying ceremony in the Indian Institute of Science. He will also inaugurate Ambedkar School of Economics,” Bommai told reporters here on Sunday. He added that PM Modi would lay the foundation stone for various railways and National Highway Authority of India-related programmes. “Modi will also address a public meeting in ...   READ MORE   Fixed-line internet services restored in Bhaderwah 6/19/2022 10:51:37 PM Early Times Report Bhaderwah/Jammu, June 19: The fixed-line internet services were on Sunday restored in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah town after remaining suspended for the past 10 days following communal tension in the region, officials said. The curfew was also relaxed in the town for 12 hours from 7 am for the second successive day as the overall situation remained by and large peaceful with no untoward incident reported from any where during the past 24 hours, they said. After reviewing the prevailing law and order situation, the district administration directed for restoration of the broadband internet services from 11 am, officials said, adding that the decision to resume mobi...   READ MORE   2 women, VLW among 5 drug paddlers arrested by police 6/19/2022 10:21:47 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Kishtwar, June 19: Taking strong action against the “narcotics smuggling”, Kishtwar police under the banner of operation “Sanjeevani” arrested 5 narcotics smugglers including a Village Level Worker (VLW) in RDD department, two women along with Heroine. As per the details available with Early Times, Kishtwar Police in it’s continuous drive against the anti-social elements, detained 05 more notorious drugs smugglers including02 woman’s from different locat...   READ MORE

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