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| Jammu’s fields wiped out: Floods push UT closer to food crisis | | Aftermath | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 10: The food crisis in Jammu and Kashmir is expected to worsen significantly as the agriculture sector bears the brunt of recent heavy rains and devastating floods. Standing crops have been washed away across large swathes of the region, while thousands of hectares of fertile land have turned barren after rivers altered their courses in several areas during the floods.
According to official data, the state’s total food grain production stands at around 18 lakh metric tonnes, far below its annual requirement of 23 lakh metric tonnes, resulting in a deficit of over 5 lakh metric tonnes. With this year’s paddy crop severely affected by floods and waterlogging, experts fear that the shortfall will only deepen in the coming agricultural season.
The areas traditionally regarded as the state’s “Rice Bowls,” known for their high-quality paddy, have been among the worst hit. The low-lying regions of Jammu, Samba, and Kathua districts have borne the maximum impact from torrential rains and river overflows. Rivers such as Chenab, Tawi, Mana... | |
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| Schools reopen in Jammu after fortnight of forced closure | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 10: Schools reopened in the Jammu zone on Wednesday after being closed for the last fortnight due to heavy rain, floods, and landslides.
Beginning on August 26, heavy rains pounded the region with such severity that many people lost their lives, and physical infrastructure went through massive damage.
“Schools have reopened in the region today. They were shut down following the rain fury since the end of August,” an education department official said.
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| | | | Jammu-Srinagar National Highway reopens after 9-days | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 9: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was reopened for vehicular traffic on Wednesday, after remaining closed for nine days.
The crucial 270-kilometre highway, which is the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, had remained closed since August 26 due to multiple blockages caused by heavy rains, flash floods and landslides. It was briefly reopened on August 30, but closed again. In total, the highway had remained blocked for 14 d... | |
| | | | Ladakh on edge: Wangchuk fasts for statehood amid leadership rift | | | 
Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 10: Amid growing divisions among Buddhist leadership in Ladakh, noted environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday launched a hunger strike to support the region’s long-standing demands. The protest, joined by the Leh Apex Body (LAB), is slated to continue for 35 days, with the key demands being the inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution and granting it full statehood.
Sonam Wangchuk stated that the hunger strike w... | |
| | | | Situation peaceful in Doda, prohibitory orders remain in force | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 10: Prohibitory orders remained in place for the second consecutive day on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district which witnessed clashes between protesters and security forces during demonstrations against the detention of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
The arch of these restrictions has been widened to Bhaderwah valley, with all shops and business establishments shut in the town.
At least eight police personnel, including ... | |
| | | | 40 regional parties declare Rs 2,532 crore income in FY 23-24: ADR | | |  New Delhi, Sept 10:
Around 40 regional political parties declared a combined income of Rs 2,532.09 crore in the financial year 2023-?24, with more than 70 per cent of their funds coming through electoral bonds, according to an analysis by poll rights body Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) reported the highest income at Rs 685.51 crore, followed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) with Rs 646.39 crore, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) with Rs 297.81 crore, t... | |
| | | | Govt upholds denial of information on reservation report | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 10: Amid questions from different quarters over the status of the cabinet sub- committee’s report on reservation, the J&K government has dismissed an appeal filed against the order passed by the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) to deny information about it.
The First Appellate Authority of the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has upheld the order passed by the CPIO, citing Supreme Court and High Court judgements and order passe... | |
| | | | Hizbul terrorist’s escape case: SIA carries out raids in South Kashmir | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 10: Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) carried out raids in two districts on Wednesday in connection with a case pertaining to a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist’s escape.
The raids were conducted early morning at two places located in Anantnag and Pulwama districts in the case related to the escape of Amin Baba, a divisional commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, to Pakistan in 2005, a spokesperson of the agency said
He said Baba’s escape ... | |
| | | | Probe ordered against former Patwari | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered an enquiry against Ravinder Bhagat, former Patwari Akhnoor Khas, presently attached in DC Office Kathua, in connection with FIR No. 06/2022 registered by ACB under the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC provisions.
As per an order, the Tehsildar Akhnoor has been appointed as the presenting officer to conduct the proceedings under J&K Civil Services Rules, 1956.... | |
| | | | Late PM conferred award | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Sept 10: Late former Prime Minister and renowned economist Dr Manmohan Singh has been posthumously conferred the P V Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for Economics for his contributions to India’s economic transformation and nation-building.
The award was received on his behalf by his wife Gursharan Kaur, in the national capital last week, the Hyderabad-based PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Foundation (PVNMF) said in a statement.
The award was conferred by Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former deputy chairman of the erstwhile Planning Commission and distinguished fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress.
The award was instituted by the PVNMF to recognise o... | |
| | | | 2 ISIS operatives nabbed | | | | New Delhi, Sep 10:
In a joint operation, Delhi Police’s Special Cell, Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Ranchi police have arrested two suspected ISIS operatives, an official said on Wednesday.
The prime accused, identified as Bokaro native Ashar Danish, was arrested from Ranchi, he said.
He was wanted in a case registered by the Delhi Police Special Cell related to an ISIS-linked module.
Another suspect, Aftab, was apprehended from Delhi during coordinated action carried out simultaneously by the teams, according to police.
Preliminary investigation suggests that both were in touch with other members of an ISIS-inspired network and were engaged in activities aimed at fur... | |
| | | | JKBOSE defers Class 10th, 11th exams | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) on Wednesday postponed the Class 10th and 11th examinations slated for September 10 across the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh, citing law and order disturbances in Doda district.
As per an official statement, restrictions on public movement and transport in Doda made it difficult to hold the exams as scheduled.
The statement said that the decision was taken to ensure the safety of students and smooth conduct of examinations. Fresh dates for the postponed papers will be announced separately. ... | |
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