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| CM Omar directs faster execution of projects, timely fund release | | Chairs comprehensive review meeting in Udhampur, assessed district’s developmental scenario | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Nov 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meeting in Udhampur to assess the district’s developmental scenario, progress of ongoing projects and delivery of essential public services, directing officials to accelerate project execution and ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach people in a timely manner.
During the visit, the Chief Minister e-inaugurated four developmental projects of the Rural Development Department (RDD), completed at a cumulative cost of Rs 5.06 crore, strengthening grassroots development infrastructure in the district.
The inaugurated projects include the District Development Council (DDC) Bu | |
| | | | Amid free-for-all situation, Cong restricts leaders from speaking on party affairs | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 11: Amid a free-for-all situation within the party, the Congress leadership has warned its leaders against speaking on behalf of the party on political and organisational issues.
Official directions in this regard have been issued to senior leaders, clearly stating that only authorised persons will be allowed to speak to the media on behalf of the party.
These directions have been issued after senior party leaders were found expressing divergent views on important political and organisational issues in the media.
Reports said that, as per the official directions, only designated senior leaders will be authorised to speak on behalf of the party on policy m | |
| | | | 3 CRPF jawans injured in Kulgam terror attack | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 11: Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured after unidentified motorcycle-borne terrorists opened fire on security personnel deployed at a naka in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday afternoon The force said that the incident took place at around 2.15 pm when the terrorists fired at the CRPF personnel who were deployed at the Naka.
Officials said the assailants fled from the spot soon after the indiscriminate firing at the CRPF personnel.
"The injured personnel were shifted to a hospital in Anantnag district for treatment, and a hunt operation has been launched against the attackers," the officials said. | |
| | | | Agricultural universities linked to nation’s food security: LG Sinha | | Inaugurates 4-infrastructure facilities at SKUAST-Kashmir; calls for farmer-centric innovation, entrepreneurship, smart agriculture | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 11: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated 4 key infrastructure facilities at SKUAST-Kashmir and emphasised the crucial role of agricultural universities in delivering practical solutions to challenges related to food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that agricultural universities are unique institutions where concerns and aspirations linked to a nation’s food security can be transformed into concrete solutions. He noted that the four facilities inaugurated today collectively reflect a comprehensive vision of smart agriculture and rural advancement.
The Lieutenant | |
| | | | Ahead of urban polls, Ladakh bans rallies, protests, hunger strikes in Leh, Kargil | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 11: A day after implementing the model code of conduct, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Ladakh has imposed a ban on holding protests or dharnas in the Union Territory. The CEO banned political parties, candidates and their supporters from organising dharnas, protests, demonstrations, sit-ins, hunger strikes and rallies within the municipal limits of Leh and Kargil during the model code of conduct for the upcoming urban local bodies elections.
An order issued by Chief Electoral Officer Rahul Sharma, IAS, on November 11, 2026, states that the restriction will remain in force throughout the Model Code of Conduct period, which came into effect on October 2 | |
| | | | India needs district-level data to anticipate climate risks: Mishra | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Nov 11: India needs to strengthen the availability and use of district-level data to anticipate climate risks and make agricultural and food security policies more responsive to local conditions, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister PK Mishra said on Wednesday, calling for better integration of administrative records, surveys and satellite-based information.
Addressing the 20th annual meeting of the Environment for Development Network at IIM Kozhikode virtually, Mishra said national and state-level data often failed to capture differences in climate risks, agricultural conditions and nutritional outcomes across regions and communities.
“National and s | |
| | | | Police bust apple theft gang in Shopian | | | | Early Times Report
SHOPIAN, Nov 11: Shopian Police arrested seven accused persons in an apple theft case and recovered 83 stolen apple boxes besides seizing three vehicles used in the crime.
The police said Police Station Heerpora received a call during evening hours regarding theft of apple boxes from the orchard/shed of Mohd Yousuf Wagay, son of Ab Karim Wagay, resident of Amshipora. Acting swiftly, a police team from Police Station Heerpora swung into action and with the assistance of local residents intercepted three Tata Mobile vehicles at a short distance from the spot. The accused had already stolen the apple boxes and loaded them into the vehicles before leaving the spot. All se | |
| | | | Kashmir higher reaches witness light snowfall, MeT predicts more | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 11: Light snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of Kashmir, and Ladakh while light rain lashed some plains on Wednesday, as the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast more widespread precipitation over Jammu and Kashmir during the next two days MeT said the light snowfall was reported in Bandipora, Sonamarg, Kangdori in Gulmarg, Gumri, Minamarg and Drass.
The MeT Centre has forecast light to moderate rain in plains and light to moderate snowfall in higher reaches at many places on November 12 and 13, with moderate to heavy snowfall likely over higher reaches of Kupwara and Bandipora.
The MeT Centre has also forecast a significant fall of 6-8 degr | |
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