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| LA rejects bill seeking to recognise illegally built houses on Govt land | | CM Omar slams PDP for introducing land rights bill, says its passage would ‘open floodgates’ for grab | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday rejected a private member's bill seeking to recognise proprietary rights for houses illegally built on government and community lands with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah strongly opposing it saying that its passage would "open floodgates for land grab".
The bill, tabled by PDP MLA Wahid Para, aimed to grant ownership or transfer rights to residents currently in possession of houses built on these lands, citing the 'right to shelter' guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution.
"How can we pass a bill that helps the land mafia and illegal encroachers? In which, it cannot be said whether they are citizens of ... | |
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| Assembly witnesses uproar over demand for discussion on floods | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 28: Noisy scenes were witnessed in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather rejected an adjournment motion moved by the BJP for a discussion on the “humanitarian crisis” caused by the recent natural calamity in the Union territory.
As soon as the House proceedings started, BJP MLA from Udhampur West, Pawan Gupta, moved a motion to adjourn the Question Hour to seek a discussion on the matter.
However, the Speaker rejected ... | |
| | | | Contractors failing to deliver will be black listed: Deputy CM | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 28: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today said that the restoration works on Chenab river bank in Pargwal area will be handed over to BRO as the area falls in border periphery and mechanism for the same would be explored soon.
The Deputy CM said this in response to issue raised by MLA Akhnoor, Mohan Lal Bhagat regarding restoration of flood-damaged infrastructure in Akhnoor constituency and comprehensive flood mitigation plan for upcoming wint... | |
| | | | ‘J&K records over 2 lakh dog bite cases in 3-years’ | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 28: Jammu and Kashmir recorded more than two lakh dog bite cases in the past three years, and a comprehensive drive for sterilisation and immunisation of stray dogs has been launched in the Union territory, the J-K government informed the Assembly on Tuesday.
In reply to a question by National Conference (NC) MLA Mubarik Gul, the government said 2,12,968 cases of dog bites have been recorded in the Union territory since 2022.
While 98,470 cases were reported from the Jammu division, 1,14,498 cases were recorded in the Kashmir division, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the housing and urban development portfolio, said in the written reply i... | |
| | | | MLAs raise key public issues | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 28: Several members of the Legislative Assembly today raised pressing public issues of their respective constituencies during the Zero Hour in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, urging the Government to take prompt action. MLAs Shakti Raj Parihar (Doda West), Advocate Vijay Gupta (Hiranagar), and Pawan Gupta (Udhampur West) urged the Education department to expedite the Annual Transfer Drive (ATD) for teachers posted in far-flung areas of the Jammu division and immediately conduct Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) for teachers and lecturers awaiting elevation.
Responding to the concerns, Minister in-charge, Education Department, Sakeena ... | |
| | | | J&K can’t appoint Lokayukta due to its UT status | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the Union territory cannot appoint a Lokayukta as only states have the powers to establish the anti-corruption agency.
CPI(M) MLA M Y Tarigami had moved a private members’ Bill in the Assembly to establish the Lokayukta in Jammu and Kashmir to inquire into allegations of corruption against public servants.
However, the chief minister informed the House that Section 63 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, provides for the anti-corruption agency in every state.
“But, we are not a state. When we become a state, we will do it. But as a UT, it will be difficult for us,” Abdullah said, ... | |
| | | | ‘Over 3.61 lakh educated youth registered as unemployed in J&K’ | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the Assembly that a total of 3,61,146 educated unemployed youth are currently registered across the Union Territory as of September 2025.
Official data reveals that the Kashmir Division accounts for over 2.08 lakh registrations, while the Jammu Division accounts for over 1.52 lakh. Srinagar district leads the list with 23,826 registered unemployed youth, followed by Anantnag (32,298), Pulwama (28,671), Kathua (26,798), and Kulgam (21,446). The lowest registrations were reported from Kishtwar (8,870) and Reasi (12,376) districts.
Among the total registered unemployed youth, 2,33,845 are male and 1... | |
| | | | Rs 1632 crore Master Plan in pipeline for river Jhelum flood mitigation | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 28: Minister for Jal Shakti Department, Javed Ahmed Rana today said that the government has Rs 1632 Crore Master Plan is in the pipeline for river Jhelum flood mitigation.
The Minister informed this while replying to a question raised by Legislator Sheikh Ahsan Ahmad in the Legislative Assembly today. He said that a comprehensive flood mitigation plan including deep de-silting and increasing carrying capacity of river Jhelum and its flood spilling channels... | |
| | | | After assurances from Govt, legislators withdraw Bills | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 28: Several legislators today withdrew their Private Members’ Bills after assurances by the government that their concerns and suggestions would be duly considered and incorporated into future government policies.
The legislators who withdrew their bills include Tanvir Sadiq, M Y Tarigami, Mir Saifullah, Nizam-ud-din Bhat, Altaf Ahmad Wani and Mubarik Gul.
Legislators Waheed Ur Rehman Para and Balwant Singh Mankotia pressed their Private Members Bills for introduction, however following the voice vote, the House didn’t grant leave for introduction. ... | |
| | | | GoC Rising Star Corps reviews operation readiness | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 28: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat on Tuesday reviewed the operational readiness of troops at the Palchan Military Station in Himachal Pradesh.
He appreciated the high standards of preparedness and the efforts of all ranks in maintaining mission readiness.
“GOC Rising Star Corps reviewed the operational readiness at Palchan Military Station and Pandoh,” PRO Defence Jammu said on X. ... | |
| | | | 8th Pay Commission likely to come into effect from Jan 2026 | | Cabinet approves ‘Terms of Reference’ | | 
Early Times Report
New Delhi, Oct 28: The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Pay Commission, which is likely to be implemented from January 1, 2026.
The recommendations of the pay panel will benefit about 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners.
The commission will comprise of one chairperson; one member (part time) and one member-secretary. It will make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution.
The pa... | |
| | | | Orderly terminated | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 27: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has terminated the services of Anwar Anjum Khan, an Orderly posted in the Court of Additional Special Mobile Magistrate, Ramban, for remaining unauthorizedly absent from duty since July 26, 2017.
Pensioners get hike in DA
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced a 3 percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for pensioners and family pensioners, raising it from 55 percent to 58 percent of the basic pension or family pension. As per an order issued by the Finance Department, the revised rate will take effect from July 1, 2025.
The arrears for the months of July to September 2025 will be paid i... | |
| | | | Leopard found dead | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 28: A leopard was found dead in a forest area in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.
The carcass was recovered from a gorge by a team of the wildlife protection department in Onshu forest area, they said.
They said the carcass was shifted to a wildlife centre in Udhampur for a postmortem to determine the cause of the leopard’s death.
There was no visible injury mark on the body of hte wild animal, said Joginder Paul, in-charge of the control room, Wildlife Protection Department, Udhampur.
“The leopard has apparently died of a fall from a slope. THe real picture will emerge after the postmortem,” he said. ... | |
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