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| Kashmir incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits: LG Sinha | | Inaugurates 1,416 transit accommodation flats for PM Package Employees in Valley | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed Transit Residential Complex at Zewan, Srinagar for PM Package Employees.
The Lieutenant Governor also inaugurated residential complexes at Kakan Maran in Budgam and Kulangam Bagh in Kupwara through virtual mode.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that the inauguration of 1,416 flats across the three locations marked a significant step towards improving the living conditions of employees appointed under the PM Package and advancing the vision of the dignified return of Kashmiri Pandit families to the Valley. He noted that each flat represented aspirations, | |
| | | | We must build developed India: LG | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 1: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day.
Addressing a commemorative programme marking the occasion at Lok Bhavan, the Lieutenant Governor said that the celebration of Foundation Days of different States and Union Territories reflects India’s enduring civilisational ethos of unity in diversity. He expressed gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for strengthening the spirit of coordinati | |
| | | | Rahul Gandhi’s rally will only rub salt in wounds of anti-Sikh riot victims: Amit Shah | | | | Chandigarh, Nov 1:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday trained guns on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying his rally in Delhi on the anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots can only “rub salt in the wounds of the victims”.
He was addressing a gathering in Chandigarh after the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of various development projects worth Rs 258 crore.
“Rahul Gandhi’s November 1 ‘jalsa’ in Delhi will only rub salt in wounds of anti-Sikh riot victims,” Shah said. Attacking the Congress over the riots, Shah said that thousands were killed in the riots.
“The day the Sikh genocide happened, on that very day, they had to hold a rally,” Shah said slamming the IN | |
| | | | PM Modi cites ‘World Bank’ report to highlight ‘historic’ fall in India’s extreme poverty | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Nov 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has applauded a World Bank report that said that India has recorded one of the fastest poverty declines in the world.
In a post on Instagram featuring the inspiring and energetic song ‘Thaan Liya’ from the Bollywood movie ‘Dasvi’ as background music, Modi highlighted that the “historic” drop in poverty represents a generational surge in opportunities.
The prime minister also taunted the Congress over its decades-old ‘Garibi Hatao’ campaign, asserting that eradicating poverty was never just a slogan for his government, but a steadfast commitment.
“India has recorded one of the fastest poverty declines in the world. This | |
| | | | J&K was and will remain part of India: Dr Farooq | | Says this is India’s constitution, everyone has equal vote | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Nov 1: Stressing that everybody is equal and has the right to vote in India’s Constitution, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday asserted that Jammu and Kashmir was, is and will remain a part of India.
Addressing the INDIA bloc’s rally against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over what he described as attempts to portray Muslims as outsiders and question their patriotism.
“These people point fingers at Muslims and call them Pakistanis. I want to tell the BJP and RSS: We have given our blood for India. We gave it in the past, we are giving it today, and we will give i | |
| | | | Every squadron, every air warrior must be ready to respond at moment’s notice: IAF Chief Dixit | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Nov 1: Newly-appointed Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Sunday said restoring the Indian Air Force’s sanctioned fighter squadron strength, advancing self-reliance in terms of platforms and weapon systems and ensuring tri-services synergy will be his top priorities.
A day after assuming charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Dixit outlined his core focus areas under the acronym VAYU, defining his vision as Vigilance and operational readiness, Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance), Yukti (tactical innovation), and Unity of effort across the tri-services.
“Our security environment remains demanding. In addition, the charac | |
| | | | Jammu Airport initiates consultations for commencement of international flights | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 1: Jammu Airport has initiated consultations with stakeholders to evaluate the feasibility and preparedness to launch international flight operations, an official said on Sunday.
A planning and coordination meeting on Saturday, chaired by Airport Director Devender Yadav, brought together representatives of airlines, security and regulatory agencies, government departments, tourism bodies and other stakeholders.
Potential international destinations, passenger demand, operational requirements and roadmap to enhance Jammu’s global air connectivity were discussed in the meeting, a Jammu Airport spokesperson said.
Highlighting Jammu’s potential for internation | |
| | | | Kashmiri Apple supplies fall short of Diwali demand amid fungal outbreak | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 1: Amid steady festive demand for Kashmiri apples in terminal markets across the country ahead of Diwali, supplies remain inadequate after a substantial portion of this year’s crop was hit by a scab outbreak, according to growers and dealers.
“The demand is very good. On this occasion (Diwali), our large apples (Grade A), especially the gift pack, have a good demand,” Zahoor Ahad Tantray, general secretary of Kashmir Fruit Growers and Dealers Association, said.
Tantray, however, said apple supplies in fruit mandis were inadequate as scab affected the crop.
“This year more Grade B and Grade C apples are arriving in the mandis. This is because apple scab | |
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