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| Unity still a distant dream in J&K Congress | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 15: Even as loyalists of Ghulam Nabi Azad were very much present in the official function organized by Pradesh Congress to welcome Rahul Gandhi, unity in the faction-ridden party is still a distant dream.After the much-publicized visit of Rahul Gandhi, none of the Azad loyalists have visited the party office or attended any function organized by another faction.
Except presenting a ‘united face’ during the visit of Rahul Gandhi, no further action has been taken to iron out differences between the two warring factions of the party. A senior leader, who owes his loyalty towards Ghulam Nabi Azad told The Early Times that their group is watching activities of dissidents. “Very soon a meeting will be convened in which all leaders including loyalists of Azad would be invited. Things will be cleared only after that meeting”, the leader, wishing anonymity, said.
Notable apart from Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, there was one political development that was most-watched and discussed in Delhi -- the presence of Ghulam Nabi Azad on the ... | |
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| Democracy not just constitutional structure but a spirit: PM Modi | | Sansad TV launch | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Sept 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla launched Sansad TV on Wednesday (September 15).
On the occasion, PM Modi hailed democracy saying that India is the mother of democracy. He said that democracy is not just a constitutional structure but a spirit. The launch date of Sansad TV coincided with the International Day of Democracy.
“Today is International Day of Democracy. The launch of Sansad TV becomes more relevant. When it comes to democracy, India’s responsibility increases. India is the mother of democracy. For us democracy is not just a constitutional structure, but... | |
| | | | 3 militants, about 15 OGWs active in Srinagar: IGP Kumar | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 15: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir range, K Vijay Kumar on Wednesday said that there are three militants and about 15 Over Ground Workers (OGWs) active in Srinagar city who will be either arrested or killed in encounters.
Talking to reporters on the sideline of a sports function in Srinagar this afternoon, Mr Kumar said in August last year there was Zero presence of militants in Srinagar. However, in the first week of October Abbas Sheikh shifted from Kulgam to Srinagar and seven more militants joined him here.
He said five militants have been killed in different encounters and three are still alive. There are also ten to 15 OGWs working ... | |
| | | | Sinha attends LG’s conference on Agricultural Sector in New Delhi | | Thanks PM Modi, Union Agriculture Minister for extending liberal financial assistance for J&K’s | | 
Agencies
NEW DELHI, Sept 15: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the Lt Governor’s conference on agricultural sector organized by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor shared J&K’s perspective on the broad approach of the UT Government taking Agriculture and allied sectors on the path of sustainable and inclusive growth.
We have created an enabling environment for transforming Agriculture and al... | |
| | | | J&K reports 156 new Covid cases | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 15: The Government on Wednesday informed that 156 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 32 from Jammu division and 124 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 327296. Also, one COVID death has been reported from Jammu Division.
Moreover, 131 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 32 from Jammu Division and 99 from Kashmir Division.
Besides this, 75.06 percent of the population above the age of 18 years has been vaccinated across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Bulletin also informs that no new case of Mucormycosi... | |
| | | | Misappropriation of funds: ACB produces chargesheet against former KGBV warden | | | |
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Sept 15: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) produced chargesheet against the then Warden Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), Boniyar and two others for misappropriation of government funds
The chargesheet was produced in case FIR No 29/2014 before the Court of special Judge Anti-Corruption Baramulla for judicial determination against 3 accused public servants namely Sajad Hussain Mir, the then Warden KGBV Boniyar, Mehraj-ud-din Ahanger, the then Head Clerk in the office of ZEO Boniyar and Khalid Hussain Khan, the then ZEO Boniyar for commission of offences U/S 5(1) (C) (D) r/w 5 (2) J&K P.C Act Svt; 2006 and 120-B RPC.
The instant case was registered on the o... | |
| | | | Indo-US cooperation will boost economic dynamism amid Covid-19 challenges: Rajnath | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, Sept 15: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday highlighted the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic that has disrupted businesses globally and said that Indo-US cooperation would go a long way in boosting “economic dynamism.”
“Covid-19 pandemic has brought newer challenges in terms of disruption of supply chains, downturn in industrial activities, negative growth in travel and tourism industry and there is no doubt Indo-US cooperation will go a long way to restore normalcy and further boost economic dynamism,” Singh said.
He was speaking at the Indo-US Economic Summit organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.
Singh said various measures ta... | |
| | | | Wazir murder case: Delhi Police arrest 2 suspects | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, Sept 15: Delhi Police Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested two persons in connection with the murder of former Jammu and Kashmir MLC Trilochan Singh Wazir.
“We arrested an accused, Raju in Jammu, involved in the death case of ex J&K MLC Trilochan Singh Wazir. He disclosed that 4 persons were present during the incident on September 3, where Wazir was shot dead. The victim was given sedatives with food,” said Prashant Gautam, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) West, Delhi. Later, Delhi Police arrested another accused 67-year-old Balbir aka Billa in connection with the case.
Earlier, on Friday, the FIR registered by Delhi Police in connection with Wazir’s ... | |
| | | | Kuntwara residents struggle to cremate dead | | |  Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 14: Visuals showing residents of Kuntwara village in Kishtwar District removing the boulders and debris from the path leading to cremation site on the bank of river Chenab have gone viral.
According to the details available with Early Times, the narrow path leading to the cremation ground suffered damages due to ongoing road construction work in the area. “We have been left with no other option other than to clear the bridal path on their ow... | |
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