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| Under PM Modi’s leadership India rising as major economic power, reclaiming its past glory: LG Sinha | | Addresses 'Bhartiya Bhasha Samagam' organised by Hindusthan Samachar Group | |  Early Times Report
Varanasi (UP), Sept 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 'Bhartiya Bhasha Samagam', organised by Hindusthan Samachar Group, at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi.
In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on the linguistic harmony and mutual respect and understanding of diverse languages and dialects to foster national unity and inclusive growth.
“A linguistically harmonious society lays the foundation for rapid socio-economic growth, strengthens the social bonds and promotes social equality. Linguistic diversity preserves cultural heritage and enables people to contribute to nation-building,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that under the leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra ... | |
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| One month after Kishtwar tragedy, mother’s unending wait for her missing kins continues | | Jammu Floods Aftermath | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 13: A month has passed since the devastating cloudburst tore through Choshiti village in Kishtwar district, but for Krishna Devi of Jammu, time has stood still. Her eyes remain fixed on the horizon, as if willing her missing son, daughter-in-law, and grandson to return. Clutching a faded photograph of the smiling trio—her only son Sahil Sharma, his wife Lovely, and their three-year-old child Raghav—she refuses to let go of hope.
The family from Digiana in Jammu city had embarked on a pilgrimage to Machail Mata, unaware that the journey meant to strengthen their spirit would instead shatter their world. On August 14, a sudden cloudburst str... | |
| | | | Safety audit of more than 50% schools pending, resumption of offline classes uncertain | | | | Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 13: Although schools in Jammu province reopened on September 8, the resumption of offline classes remains uncertain, as safety audits for more than 50 percent of educational institutions are yet to be completed. The Education Department has clarified that in-person classes will only begin once all school buildings are declared structurally safe.
The Public Works Department (PWD) has already started conducting safety inspections, but offline classes will only commence after the audit reports are received. In addition to the PWD, officials from the Education Department, including Chief Education Officers (CEOs), are carrying out surveys of sch... | |
| | | | Land subsidence crumbles hopes, dreams | | Families with no homes plead for rehabilitation | | |
Early Times Report
Khari (Bantalab), Sept 13: Mohammad Javaid sits desolate under the fragile cover of a tent, unable to comprehend how he ended up in this situation.
A little over a week ago, he was living with his family of six in his dream home.
But in a cruel turn of fate, his two-storied house in Khari village in Jammu and Kashmir, built only a year and a half ago, developed cracks due to land subsidence.
The house built from savings, made painstakingly through years of hard labour, has now collapsed, putting his family in a precarious place.
“For the past six to seven days, the land in our village has been sinking. It started with small cracks in our houses after the rain... | |
| | | | PM Modi visits Aizawl, Mizoram; lays foundation stones of works worth over Rs 9,000 crore | | Historic day for people as Aizawl appears on India’s railway map | |  Early Times Report
Maligaon, Sept 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore in Aizawl, Mizoram. Addressing the gathering via video conferencing from the Aizawl airport, the Prime Minister highlighted the state’s historic contributions in the freedom struggle and nation building, and said that Mizoram is today playing an important role in India’s development journey. The Governor of Mizoram General (Dr.)... | |
| | | | Empower elected J&K Govt in accordance with aspirations of people: CM Omar | | Asks Centre to honour Statehood promise made by PM Modi, HM Shah | |  Early Times Report
Chennai, Sept 13: Asserting that the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir should be empowered in accordance with the aspirations of the people, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the dispensation led by him has not compromised on any issue. He urged the Centre to honour the promise of restoring J&K’s statehood made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Parliament.
Addressing a news conference in Chennai, Omar said, hi... | |
| | | | Doda: Markets return to life as restrictions eased for 6 hours | | |  Early Times Report
Doda/Jammu, Sept 13: Markets in the district headquarters and other major towns in the hilly district of Doda in Jammu and Kashmir sprang to life on Saturday after the authorities announced a six-hour relaxation in restrictions imposed earlier this week after the detention of sitting AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the stringent Public Safety Act, officials said.
Malik, who is also the chief of AAP's J-K unit, was detained on Monday for allegedly disturbing public order. His ... | |
| | | | Schools to reopen tomorrow: DC | | |  Early Times Report
Doda, Sept 13: Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh, on Saturday said that restrictions on gatherings remain in place across the district while schools are expected to reopen from Monday following safety inspections.
Speaking to media persons, DC Harvinder said, “Restrictions under Section 163, which prohibit the assembly of more than five to six persons, continue across the district.”
“A clear message has been conveyed that people should only step out to buy esse... | |
| | | | NCB Sgr busts major narcotics smuggling network; 3 arrested | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 13: In one of the biggest banned drugs hauls of the year, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Srinagar Zone, busted a smuggling racket in south Kashmir with the seizure of over 10.7 kg of charas and the arrest of three accused.
Officials said acting on specific intelligence, NCB Srinagar conducted a targeted operation in the Bijbehara area of Anantnag district on August 19, which led to the seizure of about 10.735 kg of charas, one of the biggest charas se... | |
| | | | Woman injured in bear attack | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 13: A woman was seriously injured in a bear attack in a remote village of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir early Saturday, officials said.
Rubina Begum was attacked outside her house in Gagrian, Sawjian area around 5.30 am, they said.
Hearing her cries, neighbours rushed to her aid and managed to chase the bear back into a nearby forest, they said.
Begum was admitted to a hospital in Poonch for treatment.
Her husband, Mohd Yousuf, has requested the wildlife protection department for necessary measures to prevent frequent black bear incursions into human habitats.... | |
| | | | Drone seized near LoC | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 13: A drone was seized by police from a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector near here on Saturday, officials said.
The seizure was made from a field in Fattu Kotli village in Garkhal area, following a tip-off, they said.
Police are probing whether the drone had come from across the border or was being used locally to film a marriage function, officials said. ... | |
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