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| Gandhinagar Greenbelt morning Walkers felicitate Er Johar | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: The Gandhinagar Greenbelt Morning Walkers today felicitatated Er JBS Johar, its senior member and former Chief Engineer on his 79th birthday. A very large number of members of the association including women members, his engineer and other friends from different areas participated in the celebrations with enthusiam. They included several former Chief Engineers, SEs, Doctors, former bureaucrats. Those present included Bansi Lal Gupta, Dr Subash Gupta, Dr Dines | |
| | | | Despite challenges in UT, Omar Abdullah led Govt committed to serve people as per their aspirations: Surinder Choudhary | | |  Early Times Report
SURANKOTE (POONCH), June 27: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today reaffirmed the commitment of the Omar Abdullah-led Government to regularise all eligible adhoc and daliy wager employees in phased manner, stating that the government is dedicated to fulfilling its promises and ensuring justice for the workforce.
Addressing a large public gathering at Surankote District Poonch organized was Ch. Mumtaz Bajjard and his team. Mr Bajjard submitted a memorandum to the Ho | |
| | | | Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather visits Dreygam; reviews development works, assesses public grievances | | |  Early Times Report
BUDGAM, June 27: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today visited the revered Ziyarat of Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani at Dreygam in Budgam district to review the ongoing and proposed development works and interact with the local residents.
During the visit, the Speaker listened to the public demands and grievances and assured them that all their genuine concerns would be addressed on priority.
Informing the gathering about the developmental i | |
| | | | Justice Moksha Khujuria Kazmi visits Baramulla, Sopore Court Complexes | | |  Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, June 27: Justice Moksha Khujuria Kazmi, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Administrative Judge for District Baramulla, paid an official visit to the District Court Complex Baramulla and Court Complex Sopore on Saturday to review the functioning of the district judiciary, assess judicial infrastructure, and interact with Judicial Officers and members of the Bar.
During her visit to the District Court Complex Baramulla, the Judge inaugurated the n | |
| | | | Balbir hands over BRHF letter to Sat Sharma thanking Prime Minister for conferring Padma Shri on Sant Niranjan Dass Ji | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and President of the BJP, Jammu & Kashmir, Sat Sharma (CA), today received a letter of gratitude addressed to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on behalf of the British Ravidasia Heritage Foundation (BRHF). The letter was handed over by the Foundation's National General Secretary, Balbir Ram Rattan, and National Joint Secretary, Ashok Gandhi. It conveys heartfelt appreciation to the Union Government and the Hon'bl | |
| | | | Jammu police conducts Anti-Drug Awareness Programme at Bathrode, Pounichak | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: As part of the ongoing campaign against drug abuse, Jammu Police, in collaboration with BIG FM, the National Service Scheme (NSS), and students of Government College for Women, organized a comprehensive anti-drug awareness programme at Village Bathrode, Pounichak.
The programme was chaired by SSP Jammu, Shri Joginder Singh, JKPS, and was attended by SP Rural Jammu, SDPO Domana, and ICPP Pounichak, along with officers from Jammu Police. A large number of stud | |
| | | | Reasi police detains habitual drug peddler under PIT NDPS Act | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, June 27: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Reasi Police has detained a habitual drug peddler under the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988.
The detained person has been identified as Vishal Sharma alias Murli S/O Mohan Lal Sharma. He is a habitual drug peddler and was previously involved in the following NDPS cases registe | |
| | | | MLA Vikram Randhawa fulfills long-pending demand of PM Shri GHS, Digiana; Inaugurates Development Works Under CDF | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: Reaffirming his commitment to strengthening educational infrastructure and ensuring better civic amenities, MLA Bahu Constituency Ch. Vikram Randhawa today inaugurated the tile work in the campus of PM Shri Government High School, Digiana, along with the covering of the drain near the school under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
The works were undertaken to fulfill a long-pending demand of the school authorities and local residents. During his visit | |
| | | | Reasi police apprehends murder accused couple from Katra | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, June 27: Demonstrating prompt action and effective inter-state coordination, Reasi Police successfully apprehended a couple wanted in a murder case registered in Uttarakhand and handed them over to the concerned police for further legal proceedings.
Police Station Katra received information from Police Station Dhanya, District Almora, Uttarakhand, that one person, Dharambir, son of Vijender, resident of Sheikhpur, Hisar, Haryana, along with his wife Jhanki Devi, had | |
| | | | Jewar to become India's solar manufacturing hub, UP targets 20,000 MW of renewable energy: CM Yogi | | |  Early Times Report
JEWAR, June 27: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Renewable and green energy are the need of the hour. Uttar Pradesh has set a target of generating 20,000 MW of renewable energy, and the Jewar region will soon become India's solar manufacturing hub. This will reduce dependence on China and other countries. Under the PM Suryaghar Yojana, the electricity bills of 6 lakh families in the state have come down by up to 60 percent. This is proof of the growing strength of solar | |
| | | | Mega Eye Camp Netra 1.0 concludes in Leh | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, June 27: Operation Netra 1.0, an initiative under Operation Sadbhavana, was conducted at Army General Hospital, Leh from 26 - 30 Apr 2026. Over 200 cataract patients from remote border villages of Ladakh successfully underwent surgery, restoring their vision.
In the past three months, Army Eye Camps across Tangste, Chushul, Nyoma, Nubra Valley and Kargil delivered quality eye care to more than 950 community members.
Lieutenant Governor UT Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxe | |
| | | | Awareness Program on "Svanidhi Se Samriddhi" organised at Anantnag | | |  Early Times Report
ANANTNAG, June 27: Municipal Council Anantnag (MCA), in collaboration with the District Administration, organised an awareness programme under "Svanidhi Se Samriddhi" campaign today at the Town Hall, Anantnag.
The main purpose of the program was to promote financial inclusion and strengthen street vending livelihoods.
Addressing the gathering, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Vikas Ahlawat said the initiative aims to empower street vendors and boost their incomes. He highl | |
| | | | Jodhamal Students Shine at International Matsogi-Do Championship | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: Jodhamal Public School once again made the city proud as its students delivered an exceptional performance at the International Matsogi-Do Championship 2026, held at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, from 24th to 26th June 2026.
The prestigious championship witnessed participation from athletes from more than 18 States and UTs of the country. International participants were from Nepal and Bhutan. Demonstrating remarkable talent, determination, and sportsm | |
| | | | Director Animal Husbandry Jammu reviews developmental programmes | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: Director Animal Husbandry Jammu Dr Sanjay Gupta chaired a review meeting at the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Talab Tillo, Jammu, to assess progress of key developmental programmes across Jammu Division.
The meeting undertook a detailed review of the implementation status of dairy, poultry and fodder development projects under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), CAPEX works and NABARD-funded projects. Particular attention was paid to in | |
| | | | Reasi police apprehends drug peddler with 6.03 grams of heroin | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, June 27: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Reasi Police apprehended a suspected drug peddler and recovered 6.03 gms heroin from his possession . In view of enhanced security measures, a surprise naka was established at TCP Talwara in the jurisdiction of Police Station Reasi. During checking, a person coming from Zero Morh towards Talwara was stopped for verification. On questioning, he identified hi | |
| | | | J&K police Kathua attaches immovable property worth Rs 50 lacs of notorious drug peddler at Billawar | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, June 27: J&K Police Kathua today attached an immovable property comprising a Single-Storey residential house with a total estimated value of approximately Rs 50 Lakhs (Market Value), belonging to drug peddler namely Pankaj Sharma S/o Dev Raj R/o Pallan Tehsil Billawar District Kathua under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act).
The property was identified as illegally acquired during the course of investigation. The entire proce | |
| | | | DLSA Udhampur conducts quarterly inspection of Prison Legal Aid Clinic, District Jail | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, June 27: Chairman, District Legal Services Authority and Principal District & Sessions Judge Udhampur, Kalpana Revo, accompanied by Sub-Judge and Secretary DLSA Udhampur Sumati Sharma, conducted the quarterly inspection of the Prison Legal Aid Clinic and a jail visit at District Jail Udhampur. The inspection reviewed the functioning of the Prison Legal Aid Clinic to assess the availability and effectiveness of legal aid services provided to inmates, focusing on ens | |
| | | | PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 Jammu organizes 55th Regional Sports Meet (Boys) | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: The two-day 55th Regional Sports Meet (Boys ) 2026 scheduled for 27th and 28th June 2026, was inaugurated with great enthusiasm and sporting spirit at PM Shri KV No.1 Jammu under the aegis of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Regional Office Jammu. The event marked the beginning of an exciting sporting extravaganza aimed at promoting physical fitness, teamwork and healthy competition among students.
A total of 85 students accompanied by 19 escort teachers are p | |
| | | | 3404 Dohas of Sadguru Kabir Sahib Ji Brought to Life in a Landmark Musical Project by Renowned Singer RD Kailey | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, June 27: A unique and monumental musical tribute to Sadguru Kabir Sahib Ji is set to reach audiences worldwide with the launch of an unprecedented project featuring the complete rendition of 3,404 dohas (couplets) by acclaimed vocalist RD Kailey, an A-Grade artiste of All India Radio (Akashvani), New Delhi.
Kabir Sahib is revered for his simple yet profound dohas, which continue to inspire people across generations with their timeless wisdom, practical philosoph | |
| | | | International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking observed | | | | Early Times Report
BANDIPORA, June 27: Social Welfare Department Bandipora today observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at Auditorium Hall Kaloosa with the aim of creating awareness about the ill effects of substance abuse and promoting a drug-free society.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from officials, students, teachers, representatives of various departments, and members of the local community.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Junaid Zargar from ATF Bandipora highlighted the serious health and social consequences of drug addiction. He urged the youth to stay away from narcotic substances and emphasized the importance of early interve | |
| | | | Director SEK conducts Virtual Inspection of Schools in Anantnag | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 27: Director School Education Kashmir (SEK), Naseer Ahmad Wani, continued his ongoing online academic and administrative monitoring by conducting a surprise virtual inspection of Government Middle School Doru in District Anantnag through the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO), Doru, Naseer-ul-Haq.
During the inspection, the Director interacted with members of the teaching faculty as well as students and took a comprehensive review of the academic and co-curricular activities being carried out in the institution. He closely observed the teaching-learning process and assessed the performance of both teachers and students.
While interacting with students, the D | |
| | | | Man gets five years of rigorous imprisonment for cannabis possession in Chamba | | | |
Early Times Report
SHIMLA, June 27: A man convicted of narcotic offences was sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 50,000 by a local court in Chamba, police said on Saturday.
The convict, identified as Balwant Singh, will also have to serve three months of simple imprisonment if he fails to pay the fine, they said. He was arrested for possessing cannabis in October 2020, after which a case under Section 20 of the NDPS Act, 1985, was registered against him at Kihar police station. A spokesperson of the state police here said it recently secured the conviction of the accused.
"The conviction is the result of a thorough investigation by Chamba police, meticulous coll | |
| | | | Man behind Rs 18 crore bank fraud in Delhi arrested after nine years | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 27: A man who has allegedly cheated multiple banks, making over Rs 18 crore through forged property documents and impersonation, has been arrested by the Delhi Police after evading arrest for nearly nine years, officials said on Saturday.
Sanjeev Dixit alias Sanjay Sharma, 53, was arrested on Thursday in connection with a 2013 cheating and forgery case registered at the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) police station.
Police said Dixit had been absconding since 2017 after escaping custody of Uttar Pradesh Police and was later declared a proclaimed offender by a Delhi court. He was later found to be in Tihar Jail in another criminal case.
According to the | |
| | | | UP International Trade Show to be held from Sep 25-29 | | | | Early Times Report
NOIDA, June 27: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced that the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) will be held at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida from September 25 to 29, while urging the Noida Authority to digitise all its services and expedite action against allottees who have failed to develop allotted land.
Addressing a programme marking the curtain raiser of the trade show and the inauguration and foundation laying of 70 development projects worth Rs 2,479 crore in Noida and Dadri assembly constituencies, Adityanath said the Noida Authority should now move all its services online and mon | |
| | | | DIET team reviews schools in Doda | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, June 27: Principal, District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Doda, Rajesh Kumar, along with his staff, visited educational institutions across Zones Doda and Bhagwah on Thursday. Schools covered included Government Primary School Bijarni, High School Bijarni and PM SHRI High School Gadi, among others. The team monitored the academic functioning of the schools and reviewed implementation of key initiatives under the National Education Policy 2020, with particular focus on classroom teaching practices, student engagement and learning outcomes. The team also assessed the impact of teacher training programmes on classroom delivery and evaluated teachers' per | |
| | | | Absconder evading arrest since 2022 apprehended by Ramban Police | | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, June 27: In continuation of the ongoing drive against absconders and proclaimed offenders, District Police Ramban achieved a significant success by apprehending an absconder who had been evading arrest since 2022.
The absconder, namely Mohd. Aslam S/O Farooq Ahmed R/O Khanpur, Nagrota, Jammu, JKUT, was apprehended from Kathua by a police team of Police Station Ramban headed by ASI Ravinder Kumar Sharma.
The accused was wanted in connection with four cases registered at Police Station Ramban, namely FIR Nos. 100/2022, 101/2022, 102/2022, and 112/2022 under Sections 188/109 IPC and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. He had been continuously e | |
| | | | National Painters' Camp by JKCCA inaugurated at Mansar | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: A National Painters' Camp organized by Jammu & Kashmir Centre for Creative Arts (JKCCA), Jammu to commemorate the death anniversary of Late Pt. Triloke Kaul, celebrated eminent painter of Jammu & Kashmir was inaugurated by Madhukar Wanzari, Former HoD Sculpture Department, J J School of Art, Mumbai, today at Mansar (Udhampur) whereas Jang S. Verman, senior artist from Jammu was the guest of honour on this occasion.
According to Sh. O P Sharma, Founder Director, JKCCA, "The camp is a tributes to Late Pt. Triloke Kaul, the world renowned painter of Jammu & Kashmir who left for his heavenly abode during June, 2025. He informed that Pt. Triloke Kaul (1925-2 | |
| | | | JKEDI, University of Kashmir's IOT join hands to boost Innovation & Startup Culture in J&K | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) today organized a high-impact mentorship session at its Sempora Main Campus, bringing together industry leaders, technology experts, academicians, startups, students and aspiring entrepreneurs to promote innovation, strengthen entrepreneurial capacities and foster collaborative growth within the startup ecosystem of Jammu and Kashmir.
The programme was attended by Shri Mohammad Younis Malik (JKAS), Director, JKEDI, along with eminent speakers and experts including Dr. Mohammad Mutaher Zarger, Assistant Vice President and Head, Franchise Expansion and Portfolio Division, Lenskart; Shr | |
| | | | Mentoring and Monitoring Committee reviews Panel Lawyers' performance, legal aid strategies | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: A Mentoring and Monitoring Committee meeting was held at the office chamber of Principal District & Sessions Judge Jammu, chaired by Principal District & Sessions Judge and Chairman DLSA Jammu RN Watal.
Panel Lawyers and Pro Bono Lawyers of DLSA Jammu participated to review their work and discuss strategies for enhancing legal aid services. The committee evaluated their performance in providing quality legal representation to marginalised communities and ensuring access to justice, with feedback focused on improving case handling, maintaining transparency and leveraging technology for efficient service delivery. Among those present were Special Judge Ant | |
| | | | CM Yogi's vision has transformed Uttar Pradesh: Ashwini Vaishnaw | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, June 27: At the foundation stone laying ceremony of the electronics manufacturing plant in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Bhupender Yadav expressed strong confidence in Uttar Pradesh's industrial development, investment, and technological progress. Union Minister for Railways, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw stated, "Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has provided such a vision that he has brought electronics manufacturing to Jewar. For this, I thank the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh."
Ashwini Vaishnaw remarked, "It is a matter of pride that the electronics products for which India earlier imported goods worth Rs | |
| | | | DM Bandipora chairs NCORD meeting | | | | Early Times Report
BANDIPORA, June 27: District Magistrate (DM) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, along with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bandipora, Ajaz Ahmad Zargar, Saturday chaired a meeting of the District Level NCORD Committee at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat, Bandipora, to review NDPS/PIT NDPS cases and the implementation of anti-drug measures across the district.
During the meeting, the SSP Bandipora presented a police station-wise status of FIRs registered under the NDPS and PIT NDPS Acts, highlighting significant recoveries of charas, ganja, heroin and contraband tablets. It was informed that FIRs registered in connection with poppy cultivation during 2026 had increa | |
| | | | Special Lok Adalat settles all five MACT cases, awards Rs 39.60 lakh compensation | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: District Legal Services Authority Jammu organised a Special Lok Adalat for Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal cases. All five cases taken up were settled amicably, with Rs 39,60,000 awarded as compensation to the claimants. The Lok Adalat was held under the guidance of Principal District & Sessions Judge and Chairman DLSA Jammu Ravinder Nath Watal, and under the supervision of Civil Judge Sr Division and Secretary DLSA Jammu Maleeka Sharma. Two benches were constituted: Bench 1 comprised Presiding Officer MACT Jammu Khem Raj and Panel Lawyer Gurdeep Singh Gill; Bench 2 comprised Presiding Officer and Additional Sessions Judge Anti-Corruption Jammu Rajni Sh | |
| | | | GDC Ramgarh celebrated online Culmination event International Day | | | | Early Times Report
RAMGARH, June 27: As part of the observance of Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah, Government Degree College Ramgarh organized and celebrated an online awarness programme on the theme Culmination event International Day regarding Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah commencing from 17/06/2026 to 26/06/2026 in connection with the International Day Against Drug Abuse (NMBS) under the aegis of the NCORD ans NSS Unit of the college.
The event was conducted under the esteemed guidance and patronage of the principal of the college, Dr. Meeru Abrol. She further appreciated the efforts of the NSS and NCORD Committee for organizing such meaningful activities and stressed that sustained awareness c | |
| | | | GDC Bani organizes Poster Making Competition under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan | | | | Early Times Report
BANI, June 27: As part of the series of activities being conducted under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Government Degree College Bani organized a Poster Making Competition to spread awareness among students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and to encourage them to express their commitment towards building a drug-free society through creative expression. The programme was organised under the able guidance of the worthy Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Neena Gupta.
The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who prepared thought-provoking and visually appealing posters carrying powerful messages against substance abuse. Through their artwork, the par | |
| | | | Old shell explodes in Gulmarg, civilian killed | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 27: A civilian was killed on the spot and several others were injured after an old unexploded shell detonated near Sumlowali dok near the Asha Post area in the Gulmarg sector of north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday afternoon, official sources told Kashmir Dot Com.
They said that the deceased has been identified as Zubair Ahmad Bajaad a resident of Chandoosa area of Baramulla district. Preliminary reports suggest that the shell, believed to be an unexploded remnant from an earlier period, exploded unexpectedly while a group of civilians was present in the area.
Several injured persons were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatmen | |
| | | | Strong tremors felt in Delhi as 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan | | | |
Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 27: Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and surrounding areas after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan Saturday evening. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake hit Afghanistan at 7.04 pm, with its epicentre located at a depth of 215 km.
The United States Geological Survey said the quake hit 43 km south of Jurm in northeastern Afghanistan. | |
| | | | Over 63,000 bank accounts linked to Cyber Frauds worth Rs 540 Cr frozen over past one year: Punjab DGP | | | |
Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, June 27: The Punjab Police has frozen more than 63,000 bank accounts over the past one year for alleged links to cyber fraud transactions to the tune of Rs 540.34 crore, a top official said on Saturday. The official said since 2024, around Rs 64 crore of defrauded amount has been recovered and returned to victims, including approximately Rs 38.42 crore recovered since January 1, 2025. During the same period, 62,253 cybercrime cases have been registered across the state. Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said, "The large-scale crackdown against cyber fraud gangs has not only enabled Punjab Police to freeze thousands of fraudulent bank acco | |
| | | | Railway Police Jammu conducted Mock Drills in view of forthcoming SANJY 2026 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: To ensure the safe and smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, GRP Jammu has been conducting series of mock drills at vulnerable & red spot locations in the Jurisdiction from Lakhanpur to Manwal for operational preparedness, emergency response, and coordination among different security and civil agencies.
Recently, Mock drills were conducted at Railway Station Jammu and other Railway Stations in the Jurisdiction. The drills were carried out with the joint participation of District Police and other Sister agencies as responders during emergency.
During the mock drills, different emergency situations were created to test the preparedness of the sec | |
| | | | Centre extends IAS officer Abhishek Sharma's inter-cadre deputation by one year | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of the inter-cadre deputation of IAS officer Abhishek Sharma from the Chhattisgarh cadre to the AGMUT cadre (Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir) for a period of one year beyond July 8, 2026, in relaxation of the existing policy The extension was cleared on the proposal of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), according to an order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Abhishek Sharma, a 2018-batch IAS officer, is currently serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. | |
| | | | J&K people should not have to beg: Cong's Karan Singh bats for statehood | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 27: Veteran Congress leader and former 'Sadr-e-Riyasat' of Jammu and Kashmir Karan Singh on Saturday batted for the restoration of statehood to the Union territory, and said the "people should not have to beg" the Centre for it.
"I think it (restoration of statehood) should happen. The government of India has promised that it will restore the state. See, we were the biggest state, so we should not have to beg for the state. They have to give it. Now, when they want to give it, it depends on them; we cannot force them," Singh said here.
He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Interfaith Dialogue organised by the National Council for Promotion | |
| | | | JMC issues notices to nearly 200 establishments for mandatory fire safety compliance | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 27: In a major initiative aimed at safeguarding public safety and preventing fire-related mishaps, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has issued notices to nearly 200 private hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, lodges, and other high-footfall commercial establishments operating within its municipal limits, directing them to obtain mandatory No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the Fire & Emergency Services Department. The action has been initiated under the directions of Jammu Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Dr. Devansh Yadav, IAS, who has stressed the need for strict compliance with fire safety norms and underscored that public safety cannot be comprom | |
| | | | Homebuyer can seek compensation for delayed delivery after taking possession: SC | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 27: The Supreme Court has said that a homebuyer can seek adjudication of his claim for compensation for the delay in delivery of the flat even after getting its possession.
The apex court set aside a 2016 order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), which said that the appellant was not a consumer at the time of filing his complaint alleging a deficiency in service on account of the delay in handing over the possession of the flat, since he had already taken its possession without protest.
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and V Mohana passed the order on a plea by a homebuyer, who became a member of a cooperative group housing so | |
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