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| Focus on smart farming: LG Sinha to new generation scientists, experts | | Addresses 9th convocation ceremony of SKUAST- Jammu | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 9th Convocation ceremony of SKUAST- Jammu.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated all the graduating students. He also extended his felicitations to the management, faculty, and staff on the completion of 25 glorious years of the University. The Lieutenant Governor lauded the significant contribution of Nari Shakti to innovation and enhancing productivity and efficiency in the agriculture sector.
He said, in areas like climate smart crops, pest management, biotech solutions, organic farming, the participation of women scientists has made invaluable contribution.
“Agriculture and Allied Sector is witnessing women-led development. I am extremely proud that out of 8 gold medalists in ... | |
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| LG visits GMC Jammu | | Enquires about health of late SDM’s family members | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Government Medical College, Jammu to enquire about the health of the family members of Late Rajinder Singh. On 1st August, Rajinder Singh, JKAS 2011, SDM Ramnagar, District Udhampur and his son lost their lives due to landslide in Dharmari, District Reasi and several other family members were injured.
The Lieutenant Governor was briefed by a team of senior doctors on the health condition of the Wife and Daughter... | |
| | | | Right balance of ‘Science and Sanskar’ must to face challenges: LG | | Felicitates recipients of Amar Ujala Medhavi Chhatra Samman in Jammu | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Medhavi Chhatra Samman Samaroh organized by Amar Ujala Group at Convention Centre Jammu, today. The Lieutenant Governor felicitated the meritorious students of class 10th and 12th from JKBOSE. He congratulated and extended his best wishes to all the students. “It is inspiring to see the soaring spirit of our young generation and equally firm resolve for nation building. The adventurous pursuit of our students will... | |
| | | | Fate of four Rajya Sabha seats remains uncertain | | |  Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 4: Even as political parties have begun the process of shortlisting candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha vacancies across the country, the status of four seats allotted to Jammu and Kashmir in the Upper House of Parliament remains uncertain. Despite the completion of Assembly elections in the Union Territory nearly ten months ago, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has yet to announce a schedule for the Rajya Sabha elections from the region.
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| | | | Increase surveillance, monitor social media platforms: DGP to officers | | Chairs security review meeting at PCR Kashmir | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 4: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Monday directed the officers to increase surveillance upon anti-national elements and to increase area domination in their respective areas.
Chairing a security review meeting in view of forthcoming events PCR Kashmir here, the DGP emphasized the need to review and enhance the security plans and to design effective counter insurgency strategies for smooth and peaceful conduct of the events. The DGP also d... | |
| | | | Govt will be compelled to push bills in din: Rijiju | | |  NEW DELHI, Aug 4:
The government will be compelled to press for the passage of its bills amid protests in Parliament, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Monday, as the Opposition’s relentless disruptions over SIR dimmed the prospects of normal functioning of the two Houses.
While the Lok Sabha saw little transaction of any listed business on Monday, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned as a mark of respect for its member and former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren, who passe... | |
| | | | GOC Mishra reviews preparedness of 'Crossed Swords Gunners' | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 4: General Officer Commanding of White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra on Monday visited artillery regiment Crossed Swords Gunners in Akhnoor sector near Jammu to review its operational preparedness, the Army said.
In a post on X, the White Knight Corps, also known as XVI Corps, said the GOC reviewed the operation preparedness of the formation in the current security environment.
The GOC commended the efforts of Crossed Swords Gunners for their exceptional pr... | |
| | | | 17 crore jobs created under PM Modi’s rule: Mandaviya informs Parliament | | |  New Delhi, Aug 4:
India generated 17 crore jobs in the 10 years of the Modi government, a big leap from 3 crore in the previous decade of UPA rule, Parliament was informed on Monday.
Answering an oral or starred question in Lok Sabha, Labour & Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, "About 10 crore employment generation is recorded in the last 10 years during the Modi government...If we work of ten years of UPA rule, then only 3 crore jobs were created. We don't say at our own as it is... | |
| | | | India-Pak relations have to improve for terrorism to end: Farooq | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 4: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir will not end until the relations between India and its neighbouring country improve.
He made the remarks while speaking to reporters in Shopian district.
“Terrorism will not end here till our relations with our neighbour do not become better,” Abdullah said when asked about the claims that terrorism in J&K has ended.
When asked about the ongoing encounter i... | |
| | | | 3 killed in Mandi accident | | | | Shimla, Aug 4:
Three people were killed and two others were seriously injured after their vehicle fell into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, police said on Monday.
According to police, the deceased were identified as Devrat, Mangal Chand and Ashu.
The accident occurred late Sunday night when a vehicle slipped off the narrow road and fell into a deep gorge near a Saini drain between Magrugla and Majhwal.
The accident left three dead and two others, including the driver, injured. As per the information, all five people had gone to Shankardehra for the apple season and were returning home.
The accident occurred at night but the villagers learned about it in the morning ... | |
| | | | Man detained along IB | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 4: Security forces detained a person moving under suspicious circumstances near the International Border (IB) in Kathua district, official sources said.
The detention took place in the Marheen area of the district late Sunday night, they said.
Police and BSF are questioning him about suspicious calls on his mobile number, they added.... | |
| | | | Wildlife crime cases on decline | | | | New Delhi, Aug 4:
India recorded over 2,700 wildlife crime cases from 2020 to 2024, with West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana reporting some of the highest numbers, according to government data.
Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh said the responsibility for conservation and protection of wildlife, including prevention of illegal trafficking, lies primarily with the state governments and Union Territories under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
The Wild Life Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) collects and shares intelligence, coordinates enforcement and issues alerts to combat organised wildlife crime.
The data show... | |
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