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Delhi discusses Jammu situation for 2-days, crucial decisions soon 8/27/2023 11:17:06 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 27: Amid a bandh in Jammu on August 26, a series of meetings were held in the national capital for two days while crucial decisions are expected soon. Top sources said between August 24 morning and August 26 evening, a series of meetings were held in Delhi wherein the situation in Jammu was discussed threadbare. Sources said the meetings that were held by the union government and the Bharatiya Janta Party observed that the “situation which has arisen in Jammu cannot be seen as reaction to isolated issues but some other failures as well.” Sources said those from the JK administration side who attended the meetings tried to “give a rosy picture of the situation but that the same wasn’t accepted as a convincing response.” Sources said the meetings largely resolved that there was a need to take “crucial decisions to streamline administrative affairs in line with the vision of Naya Jammu and Kashmir.” Sources said some BJP leaders from Jammu and Kashmir telephonically conveyed it to the Union government that the “things are not in place for the p...   READ MORE

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3 days on, missing Sikh engineer untraced, SIT constituted Sikh organizations worried over his safety 8/27/2023 11:16:56 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 27: Baramulla Police on Sunday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to trace the Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of Roads and Building (R&B), who has missing since Friday from the town. As the missing engineer belongs to the minority community, a special drive has been launched by Jammu and Kashmir Police to trace him as soon as possible. An official said that the Police have initiated a comprehensive search operation involving SDRF, dog squad, and drone surveillance to uncover any potential clues about the missing AEE, Gurmeet Singh. A special investigation team has been formed led by the Deputy Superintendent of Police headquarters, Bara...   READ MORE   People vow to intensify stir against toll despite release of detained Yuva Rajput Sabha members 8/27/2023 11:16:49 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 27: Even as authorities in the wee hours of Sunday released 26 members of the Yuva Rajput Sabha detained by the police a week ago, agitation against collecting toll tax from Sarore Toll Plaza continues. Although the released Yuva Rajput Sabha members have refused to disclose the future course of action, various social organizations have announced to take the agitation to its logical conclusion. Hundreds of people who were gathered at the main chowk of Samba town on Sunday vowed to continue their agitation till the suspension of the collection of toll tax from Sarore Toll Plaza. While agitating people welcomed the decision of the government to release ...   READ MORE   Sonia visits floating gardens in Dal Lake 8/27/2023 11:16:44 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 27: Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who is on a private visit to Kashmir, on Sunday visited the famous floating gardens in the Dal lake here, officials said. The Congress leader took a shikara to visit the floating gardens soon after day break, they said. Rahul Gandhi, who is also currently in Kashmir after completing his eight-day visit to Ladakh, had visited the floating gardens on Saturday. Sonia Gandhi later visited Nishat and Shalimar Mughal Gardens along the banks of the Dal Lake. ...   READ MORE   PM Modi calls for global framework on cryptocurrencies; ethical use of AI 8/27/2023 11:16:38 PM Agencies New Delhi, Aug 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for a global framework on cryptocurrencies, and an ethical usage of artificial intelligence (AI). Addressing the B20 Summit India 2023, organised by CII here, the prime minister also called for observing ‘International Consumer Care Day’ once a year and switch over to ‘green credit’ from the current practice of carbon credit trading. Modi also said India has become the face of digital revolution in the era of Industry 4.0, and also holds an important place in building an efficient and trusted global supply chain. “There is a challenge associated with cryptocurrencies. In this matter maximum integrated approac...   READ MORE   ‘India’s G20 presidency made it more inclusive forum’ 8/27/2023 11:16:32 PM Agencies New Delhi, Aug 27: Ahead of the G20 leaders summit here next month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India’s presidency has been a “people’s presidency” and it has made the grouping a more inclusive forum. In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi also said that India is fully prepared for the G20 leaders summit, and heads of 40 countries and many global organisations are coming to Delhi to participate in the event. This will be the biggest participation ever in the history of the G20 Summit, he said. Referring to the people of the country as his family members, Modi said the month of September is going to be witness to the potential of India. “During he...   READ MORE   Capable to reach Mars, Venus, need more investment: ISRO Chief 8/27/2023 11:16:26 PM Agencies Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 27: India has the capability to travel to the Moon, Mars and Venus, said Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) chairman S Somanath. The ISRO chief further said that the ISRO is ready to fulfill the vision put forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “India has the capability to travel to the Moon, Mars and Venus but we need to increase our confidence. We need more investment and the space sector must develop and by this, the whole nation should develop, that is our mission. We’re ready to fulfil the vision that was given to us by PM Modi,” Somanath said while speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday night. Earlier on Saturday, Pri...   READ MORE   RSS Chief lays foundation stone of ‘Vatsalya Peeth’ 8/27/2023 11:16:06 PM Agencies Chhatarpur, Aug 27: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday laid the foundation stone of ‘Vatsalya Peeth’ in memory of the head nun of the Jain Shwetambar Terapanth, Sadhvi Kanakprabha here. Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of the peeth at the premises of Jain Terapanthi Bhawan in Chhatarpur, Bhagwat called upon people to follow the path shown by Sadhvi Kanakprabha. Her every word had the power to transform human beings because of her knowledge, clear perception and experience,” the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief said. The event was organised by the Delhi Jain Shwetamber Terapanthi Sabha. ...   READ MORE

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