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| After fighting elections against each other NC, PDP share platform at INDIA bloc meeting | | | | sandeep bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 8: In a noteworthy political development, two of Jammu and Kashmir’s principal regional rivals—the National Conference (NC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)—came together under the banner of the INDIA bloc, reaffirming their commitment to the national opposition alliance even as they continue to contest elections against one another on home turf.
The meeting, convened in New Delhi as part of the ongoing efforts by the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) to evolve a coordinated strategy ahead of the upcoming state elections and 2029 Lok Sabha polls, saw participation from several key opposition parties across the co... | |
| | | | GOC White Knight Corps reviews operational readiness | | | | early times report
JAMMU, Aug 8: Lieutenant General P K Mishra, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, visited the forward areas of Sunderbani sector on Wednesday to assess the current security situation and review the operational preparedness along the Line of Control.
Lieutenant General Mishra was briefed by local commanders on ground deployments, terrain challenges, and readiness of frontline troops. He expressed satisfaction over the high level of alertness being maintained in the sensitive region.
During the visit, the GOC emphasized on maintaining robust defensive and surveillance measures along the Line of Control (LoC) to ensure mission effectiveness in saf... | |
| | | | Raksha Bandhan strengthens determination to protect rights of women: Prez Murmu | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Aug 8: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday greeted citizens on the eve of Raksha Bandhan and said that this festival strengthens our determination to protect the rights of women and respect them.
The holy festival of Raksha Bandhan signifies the unique bond of love and trust between
brothers and sisters, she said in a message.
“This festival promotes harmony and spirit of unity in the society. This occasion is also an opportunity to preserve our rich cultural heritage and moral values. This festival strengthens our determination to protect the rights of women and respect them,” Murmu said.
She asked all to pledge to build a prosperous country where every... | |
| | | | LG Sinha extends greetings | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, August 08: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the eve of Raksha Bandhan.
In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said:
“On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all.
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the unique bond between brothers and sisters. The sacred thread of Rakhi symbolizes love, affection and mutual trust.
May this festival further strengthens the bonds of unity and brotherhood amongst every section of society and reinforce the spirit of bonding and harmony”.... | |
| | | | LG Gupta calls for boosting winter tourism, safeguarding Monasteries in Leh | | |  Early Times Report
Leh, Aug 8: Ladakh receives substantial numbers of tourists in summer months, but it is equally important to promote winter tourism to boost the footfall of tourists, particularly foreigners, as the majority of people from Ladakh are engaged in the tourism industry. Promote homestays to boost rural tourism, protect ancient monasteries possessing rich artefacts by installing CCTVs and digitise centuries-old scriptures. Also, ensure the script used in light and sound shows i... | |
| | | | Failed candidate can't rewrite rules: DB trashes Constable aspirant’s frivolous appeal | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 8: Coming down heavily on a dismissed police aspirant who failed to meet the cut-off marks, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has rejected an intra-court appeal, calling the plea meritless and untenable in law.
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal, while hearing, upheld the earlier decision of the writ court that had dismissed the petition filed by Mohammad Younas, a resident of Doda, for not meeting the minimum qualifying marks in the 2010 J&K Police constable recruitment.
The appellant, represented by Advocate Anil Sethi, had obtained only 22 marks, whereas the cut-off for the RBA category was 24, and ... | |
| | | | Terrorist attacks were ‘frequent during UPA regime: Amit Shah | | Slams Opposition for opposing ‘Operation Sindoor’; says India different under PM Modi’s rule | | | Early Times Report
Bihar, Aug 8 : Asserting that terrorist attacks were ‘frequent in India during the UPA regime,’ Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday slammed opposition parties for opposing ‘Operation Sindoor.’
Addressing a public meeting in Bihar Shah said, “India is different under the Narendra Modi ji’s regime. Our soldiers killed terrorists in their hideouts. But the RJD and Congress leaders are opposing Operation Sindoor.”
The Union Home Minister lashed out at opposition parties for objecting to the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, asserting that infiltrators have “no right to vote”.
He also alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was “indulging in p... | |
| | | | ACB arrests Junior Assistant for accepting bribe | | | | early times report
SRINAGAR, Aug 8: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday said to have trapped and arrested a Jr. Assistant in the office of ACR Rajouri for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 4,000.
Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that complainant has to register 03 marlas of land in his name in the office of ACR Rajouri for which he had submitted the file with the concerned clerk having additional charge of Jr. Asstt. Sub-Registrar Rajouri namely Umar Nawaz but he demanded bribe of Rs 15,000 for the same. Subsequently, the said demand was negotiated to Rs 4,000, a spokesman said in a statement said.
“Since the complain... | |
| | | | Day 8: Anti-terror operation continues in Kulgam | | | | early times report
SRINAGAR, Aug 8: In one of the longest anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, the gunfight in Kulgam district entered the eighth day on Friday as security forces continued to battle the terrorists hiding in the deep forest area, officials said.
Senior police and Army officers are monitoring the operation round-the-clock, the officials said.
On Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat visited the operation area to take stock of the situation.
Army’s Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma also reviewed the security situation and counter-terrorism grid in South Kashmir, where he was also briefed on the ongoing operation.
“The operation has entered... | |
| | | | EOW presents chargesheet against J&K Bank PO, father, sister | | Multi-crore online fraud | | | early times report
Srinagar, Aug 8: The Economic Offences Wing, formerly known as the Crime Branch Kashmir, has filed a preliminary chargesheet against four individuals – including a probationary officer of J&K Bank and his two close relatives in an alleged multi-crore online financial fraud case. The case was registered this year in police station Kangan in Ganderbal district under sections 318(4), 316(5) read with 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The case was later transferred to Economic Offences Wing for in-depth investigation.
An EoW spokesperson said the case originated from a complaint, alleging that one Shahnawaz Ahmad Shah, of Rather Mohalla Kangan working as a... | |
| | | | Man killed in Poonch accident | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 8: One person was killed while as three others were injured after there was a collision between two vehicles near Bhata Dhurian Nar forest area of Poonch district on Friday afternoon.
Officials said that around 3:10 pm this afternoon there was collision between Ertiga and Balena near Bhata Dhurian Nar forest.
In this incident four people were injured and shifted to Army hospital BG. One of the injured namely Amrit Kumar, son of Jaghat Ram, succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
The other three injured have been referred to GMC Rajouri for further treatment. The injured have been identified as Nilam Kumar, wife of Amrit Raina; Ansh Sharma, son of Jeet... | |
| | | | Police search houses of Pak-based terrorists | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 8: Searches were carried out at the houses of Pakistan-based terrorists across fifteen locations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district as part of a massive clampdown on the terror ecosystem in the region, officials said on Friday.
“The searches in the Doda district were conducted in the houses of terrorists currently in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, who are carrying out their activities here from across the border,” a senior police officer said.
The police teams have been conducting searches at the premises since Thursday evening.
The searches are aimed at intensifying the police crackdown on terrorism following activities in the district from ac... | |
| | | | 2 youth die in accident | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 8: Two young men lost their lives on the spot after a motorcycle collided with a load carrier (camper) on the Bani–Basohli road near Sandhar village, close to Mohan Tea Stall, on Friday morning.
Official sources said that the bike carrying two persons rammed into the load carrier under mysterious circumstances, resulting in their immediate death.
The deceased have been identified as Shahbaz, son of Abass, and Rohit, son of Rashpal, both residents of village Bhoond in the Bani area, they said.
Cognizance of the incident has been taken and Further investigation started.... | |
| | | | CBSE Chief gets 2-year extension | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 8: Senior bureaucrat Rahul Singh has been given a two-year extension as the chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), according to an official order.
Singh, a 1996-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Bihar cadre, was appointed to the post on March 13 last year.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension in central deputation tenure of Singh for a period of two years beyond November 11, 2025, i.e. up to November 11, 2027, said the order dated August 6 issued by the Personnel Ministry.... | |
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