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| Emergency most inhuman act in India’s democratic history: LG Sinha | | Inaugurates 1975 Emergency Exhibition at Convention Centre, Jammu | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 25: On the occasion of “Samvidhan Hatya Diwas”, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the 1975 Emergency Exhibition at Convention Centre, Jammu.
Commemorating the torturous events of the darkest chapter in the history of Independent India, the Lieutenant Governor honoured the victims of Emergency who made numerous sacrifices to safeguard constitutional values.
“I consider Emergency to be the most inhuman act of Indian democratic history and today's observation of 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' is also an opportunity for deep reflection and reaffirmation of commitment to democratic values and constitutional morality,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that the commemoration of imposition of Emerge... | |
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| No Indian will ever forget how spirit of Constitution was violated: PM Modi on emergency | | | | NEW DELHI, June 25:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that no Indian will ever forget the manner in which the spirit of the Constitution was violated during the Emergency, as he affirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening constitutional principles.
In a series of posts on X on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Modi said it was one of the darkest chapters in India’s democratic history.
The values enshrined in the Constitution were set aside, fundamental rights suspended, press freedom extinguished and a large number of political leaders, social workers, students and ordinary citizens jailed, he noted.
The prime minister said, “It was as if the Congress G... | |
| | | | No Indian will ever forget how spirit of Constitution was violated: PM Modi on emergency | | |  NEW DELHI, June 25:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that no Indian will ever forget the manner in which the spirit of the Constitution was violated during the Emergency, as he affirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening constitutional principles.
In a series of posts on X on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Modi said it was one of the darkest chapters in India’s democratic history.
The values enshrined in the Constitution were set aside, fundamental rights... | |
| | | | Emergency was reflection of Congress’ anti-democratic mentality: Amit Shah | | |  New Delhi, June 25:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday the Emergency was not a national necessity but a reflection of the anti-democratic mentality of the Congress and “just one person”, a reference to then prime minister Indira Gandhi.
Paying tributes to those who suffered after the imposition of Emergency by the Indira Gandhi government on June 25, 1975, Shah said the day reminds everyone that when those in power become dictatorial, the people have the power to overthrow th... | |
| | | | Karra ignores senior leaders, invites new entrants | | JKPCC Executive Meeting | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee’s (JKPCC) Executive Committee meeting, convened by President Tariq Karra in the presence of AICC In-charge Dr. Nassir Hussain, has sparked significant criticism both within party circles and among the public, particularly regarding the selection of attendees. Sources within the party have raised concerns that the majority of the invitees to the meeting were recent entrants to the Congress Party, rather tha... | |
| | | | 3 acquitted after 22 years of trial | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 25: Principal Sessions Judge Bandipora Khalil Ahmed Choudhary acquitted three alleged terrorists namely Ayaz Ahmad Pir Alias Mitha, Shawkat Pir both sons of Ab.Ahad Pir and Mst. Mymoona W/O: Ab. Ahad Pir who was facing trial in a terrorist attack in which one ASI got killed.
Brief facts of the present case which have culminated into the instant charge sheet are to the effect that that on 20.11.2002, a docket was received to the Police Station Bandipora from PW No.1 to the effect that on 20.11.2002, while performing his law-and-order duty at village Garoora, two terrorists namely, Showkat Ahmad Peer, and Ayaz Ahmad Peer sons of Ahad Peer and Ahad Pee... | |
| | | | Ready to step aside for full-fledged statehood: CM Omar | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said he is ready to step aside and make way for a BJP Chief Minister—if that is what it takes to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier on Tuesday, the Chief Minister said that he is ready to recommend the dissolution of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly if the Statehood is restored.
“If the return of statehood depends on having a BJP Chief Minister, I am willing to step aside. Let the Centre come clean... | |
| | | | Crackdown deepens: Property attachments emerge as key tool against terror, narco-terrorists | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 25: In a continued crackdown on drug trafficking and terrorism, police on Wednesday attached a residential property—comprising a two-storeyed house and adjoining land valued at approximately Rs 1 crore—belonging to an alleged drug peddler, Parvaiz Ahmed Bhat, in Srinagar district.
Bhat, a resident of Takanwari, Karnabal, is named in an FIR registered in 2024 under Sections 8, 20, and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Sangam Po... | |
| | | | Astronaut Shukla carries hopes, aspirations of 140 crore Indians: PM Modi | | |  New Delhi, June 25:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the successful launch of Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station and said astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla carries with him the wishes, hopes and aspirations of 140 crore Indians.
"We welcome the successful launch of the Space Mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US," Modi said in a post on X.
He said Group Captain Shukla is on the way to become the first Indian to go to International... | |
| | | | VDG member shoots himself dead | | | | Early Times Report
Samba/Jammu, June 25: A 47-year-old Village Defence Guard (VDG) allegedly shoot himself dead in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Wednesday, officials said.
Omkar Nath used his own muzzle loading gun to end his life inside his house at Nichla village in Ghagwal district, the officials said.
They said Nath’s family rushed to his room on hearing the gunshot and found him dead.
The motive behind his extreme step was not known immediately, the officials said, adding that police have started inquest proceedings in the matter. ... | |
| | | | 9 men trapped in Tawi River rescued | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 25: Nine men were rescued Wednesday in a joint operation by police and SDRF teams after they were trapped in the Tawi river following a sudden rise in the water level due to rains that lashed many parts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
Heavy rains also disrupted traffic along Jammu-Srinagar national highway for over three hours this morning, while a couple of vehicles were also washed away due to overflowing of a stream in Rajouri district, the officials said.
Madan Lal (52), a labourer, had gone for sand extraction in the Tawi around 8.45 am but got trapped due to sudden rise in the water level near Jewel chowk bridge in the city.
He was rescued... | |
| | | | Kashmir gets relief from heat after rains | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 25: Rains lashed parts of Kashmir on Wednesday, bringing much-needed relief from the heat wave, even as some places like Srinagar recorded the warmest June night ever, officials said.
Rains lashed parts of the Valley, including Srinagar, on Wednesday morning, they said.
The rainfall brought down the temperature, leading to a much-needed relief from the intense heat wave over the last few weeks, they said.
Residents of the city welcomed the rain and the cool breeze that blew across the city. Other parts of the Valley like Anantnag, also received rains, they added.
The rainfall came after the city witnessed its warmest night ever in the month of... | |
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