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| Sacrifices of security forces, Police, others laid foundation of ‘Atamnirbhar’ J&K: LG Sinha | | Attends foundation day of Purmandal-Utterbehni Teerth Seva Nyasal stature | |  Early Times Report
Purmandal (Jammu) Nov 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that the foundation of an “Atamnirbhar and adhunik” Jammu and Kashmir has been built on the sacrifices of security forces, J&K Police personnel,
farmers, youth and women.
The Lieutenant Governor paid obeisance at ancient Shiv Temple, Purmandal and also attended the Devika Maha Aarti.
While addressing a gathering LG Sinha said, “The people of J&K must take a collective pledge to ensure that the sacrifices of the fallen heroes do not go in vain. They laid down their lives to secure peace in the region.”
“The efforts put in by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to put J&K on the path of peace and d... | |
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| Red Fort Blast Al Falah Group Chairman had reasons to flee India: ED | | ‘Rs 415 crore tainted funds identified’ | | | New Delhi, Nov 19:
Chairman of the Al Falah group Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui had “incentives” to flee India as his close family members are settled in Gulf countries and he is in receipt of at least Rs 415 crore tainted funds generated “dishonesty” from students of educational institutions run by his Trust, the ED informed a court.
Siddiqui was taken into custody by the federal probe agency on Tuesday night after it conducted day-long searches against the Al Falah University group of Faridabad. The University is central to the investigation into the November 10 Red Fort area blast which killed 15 and injured several others. He was produced at the residence of Additional Sessions Judge Sheeta... | |
| | | | All Kashmiris being looked at with suspicion: CM Omar | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir are apprehensive to travel outside the Union territory as they are all seen as suspects for the violent acts of few.
“In the prevailing circumstances, perhaps parents will not like to send their children outside. When we are looked at with suspicious eyes from every side, when attempts are made to defame us for someone else’s doing, when attempts are made to bring everyone into the ambit of what few people have done, then it is obvious that it becomes difficult for us to leave for outside,” Abdullah said at an event in south Kashmir’s Kulgam.
The chief minister said it do... | |
| | | | RSS Chief Bhagwat to visit Manipur after 2-years | | | | Early Times Report
Imphal, Nov 19: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to arrive in Manipur on November 20 for the first time since ethnic violence broke out two years ago, a functionary of the organisation said on Wednesday.
During his three-day stay, Bhagwat will interact with citizens, entrepreneurs, and representatives of the tribal community, RSS state general secretary
Tarunkumar Sharma said.
“Our Sarsanghchalak’s visit to the state is in connection with the centenary celebrations of the RSS. He is arriving from Guwahati on November 20 and will leave on November 22,” he said.
This will be Bhagwat’s first visit since the violence broke out two years ago, another RSS functionar... | |
| | | | 2 former ministers quit Azad’s party, rejoin Congress | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 19: Two former ministers – Jugal Kishore Sharma and Abdul Majid Wani – along with hundreds of their supporters on Thursday returned to the Congress here, in a setback for Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Progressive Azad Party.
Former Members of Legislative Council (MLCs) Subash Gupta and Brij Mohan Sharma also rejoined Congress at a function organised to mark the 108th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
The leaders, who had quit the Congress in 2022 to join Azad’s newly formed outfit, were welcomed into the party fold by national general secretary and Jammu and Kashmir in-charge Syed Naseer Hussain, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee presi... | |
| | | | Satya Sai Baba’s teachings showing light to lakhs in 140 countries: PM Modi | | | | Puttaparthi, Nov 19:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid rich tributes to late spiritual guru Sri Satya Sai Baba, saying his teachings and service continue to guide lakhs of followers across the world.
In his address at the birth centenary celebrations of Satya Sai Baba, Modi also released a coin and a set of stamps to commemorate the guru.
“Sri Satya Sai Baba’s centenary celebration is not just a festival, but a divine boon. Though Sai baba is not among us physically, his love and spirit of service are the guiding forces for crores of people,” Modi said.
He said that in 140 countries, “lakhs of Satya Sai Baba’s devotees are getting new light, direction and moving forward.... | |
| | | | Frame national policy, uniform rules on organ transplantation: SC to Centre | | | | NEW DELHI, Nov 19:
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a slew of directions to the Centre to frame a national policy and uniform rules in consultation with States to ensure a transparent, and efficient system for organ donation and allocation.
A bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran passed the directions on a PIL filed by the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation.
The CJI, in its order, requested the Centre to persuade Andhra Pradesh to adopt the 2011 amendments to the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994.
It also directed that states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Manipur, which have not yet adopted the Transplantation of Human Organs and Ti... | |
| | | | Police launch locker inspection drive in hospitals | | | | Early Times Report
Kulgam, Nov 19: Kulgam Police, accompanied by medical officers from the Health Department, on Wednesday carried out inspections of lockers and storage racks used by doctors and staff across multiple health institutions in the district to prevent any misuse and strengthen internal security.
In a statement, In line with ongoing efforts to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper utilization of hospital infrastructure, Kulgam Police along with medical officers of health department today conducted checking of lockers used by doctors and staff in various health institutions across the district.
The inspection drive was carried out to prevent any possible misuse of ... | |
| | | | Chinese grenade recovered during CASO | | | | Early Times Report
Baramulla, Nov 19: Security forces recovered a live Chinese grenade during a routine cordon-and-search operation (CASO) in the Tappar Kreeri area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.
A senior police officer said that the operation was jointly launched by the Special Operations Group (SOG) Kreeri and the 2nd Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at the Agricultural Seed Forum in Tappar Kreeri.
During the searches, a live Chinese grenade was recovered from an orchard adjacent to the forum. The explosive has been taken into possession by police, officer added.
Further investigation is underway.... | |
| | | | HC assigns new roles to judicial officers | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 19: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (JKL) on Tuesday ordered fresh postings of several Judicial Officers whose services had recently been placed at the disposal of the Chief Justice.
In the District Judge category, Naseer Ahmad Dar has been posted as Director, J&K Judicial Academy, Ajay Kumar Gupta has been assigned the post of Registrar Inspection, Srinagar, while Faizan Ul Haq Iqbal will serve as Registrar Rules. While Swati Gupta has been posted as Registrar Judicial, Jammu, Umesh Sharma has been appointed Registrar Computers (I.T).
Among Civil Judges (Senior Division), Sunil Kumar has been posted as Secretary, High Court Legal Services Com... | |
| | | | Police launch locker inspection drive in hospitals | | | | Early Times Report
Kulgam, Nov 19: Kulgam Police, accompanied by medical officers from the Health Department, on Wednesday carried out inspections of lockers and storage racks used by doctors and staff across multiple health institutions in the district to prevent any misuse and strengthen internal security.
In a statement, In line with ongoing efforts to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper utilization of hospital infrastructure, Kulgam Police along with medical officers of health department today conducted checking of lockers used by doctors and staff in various health institutions across the district.
The inspection drive was carried out to prevent any possible misuse of ... | |
| | | | ‘Winter vacation from Dec 1st week’ | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 19: With temperatures plunging across the Kashmir Valley, the Education Department has announced that winter vacations for students from Nursery to Middle classes will commence from the first week of December.
Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that the decision was taken after reviewing the prevailing cold conditions and consulting with schools across the region. “We have held a meeting regarding this and winter vacations for Nursery to Middle classes will commence from the first week of December,” she told reporters. The minister also addressed concerns raised by parents and schools regarding textbooks and other academic requirements. “Necessary direc... | |
| | | | EOW chargesheets CAT employee, 5 others for document tampering | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 19: The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against six accused for allegedly tampering with documents submitted before the Central Administrative Tribunal, officials said on Wednesday.
The chargesheet has been filed under various Sections of the IPC before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, Crime Branch officials said.
The six accused in the case are Pathan Majid Ahmad Khan, Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Mudasir Yousuf Wani, Ghulam Mohammad Reshi, and Bashir Ahmad Dar — all residents of the Sopore area in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district and Anoop Mishra, a resident of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, residin... | |
| | | | IGP Jammu reviews Poonch security | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 19: Jammu Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti on Wednesday visited the border district of Poonch and reviewed security situation, officials said.
Security has been beefed up and surveillance operations enhanced in the border district following a blast in Delhi on November 10 that claimed 15 lives.
The senior officer visited Poonch and held a meeting with senior security officials, they said, adding that he was briefed about the security measures.
IGP Tuti reviewed security and operational readiness and called for stronger surveillance and coordination.... | |
| | | | Army foils infiltration bid in Uri Sector | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 19: Alert troops of the Indian Army on Wednesday foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Officials said that alert troops posted along the forward positions on the LoC in the sector noticed suspicious movement from the Pakistan side.
The suspected infiltrators were engaged in sustained gunfire exchanges, forcing them to withdraw. A search operation is now going on in the area to ensure that no terrorist manages to cross over into the Indian side of the LoC,” the officials said.
This latest infiltration attempt proves the intention of terror outfits assisted by the Pakistan Arm... | |
| | | | CIK raids Kot Bhalwal Jail | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 19: The Counter Intelligence Unit of Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday conducted a raid on the high-security Kot Bhalwal jail here, officials said.
The raids are underway at the central jail, which houses hardcore Pakistani and local terrorists
besides notorious criminals, the officials said. They said the raids are part of an operation to expose terror networks reportedly run from inside the prison.
The raids on the Kot Bhalwal jail comes in the backdrop of a major crackdown following recent unearthing of a “white collar” terror network run by a group of doctors and the subsequent blast in a car in Red Fort area of Delhi on November 10.... | |
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