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| Only 6 MLAs, 1 big demand: Cong wants Deputy CM’s chair, NC says no | | Kisa Kursi Ka! | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 26: The long-awaited expansion and reshuffle of the Omar Abdullah-led government is set for Tuesday morning, but one thing is already clear. Coalition partner Congress is not going to be part of the new Council of Ministers.
Highly placed sources said the ruling National Conference (NC) had offered Congress a single ministerial berth. The offer has run into a wall. The Congress leadership is reportedly adamant that it wants the post of Deputy Chief Minister along with a ministerial berth, and nothing less.
The party is not speaking with one voice on this. Sources said one group within the Congress was ready to accept the lone berth and join the government. | |
| | | | Kharge's remarks against PM Modi unacceptable: Rajnath Singh | | Says it reflects Cong's ideological downfall | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Oct 26: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday decried Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "extremely unfortunate" and said it reflects that the main opposition party has not just suffered a political downfall but an ideological downfall as well.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday sparked a controversy with his remarks "Modi ka baap bhi jayega", in response to an audience member's comment that "the PM would not go anywhere", during an event in Bihar's Patna.
The incident took place while Kharge, who is also Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, was speaking at the programme to celeb | |
| | | | SC expresses satisfaction over 14 states agreeing to raise retirement age of Judicial Officers | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Oct 26: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed satisfaction that as many as 14 states have agreed to raise the retirement age of district judicial officers from 60 to 62 years and refused to list for urgent hearing the separate pleas of judges who are on the verge of retiring or have just retired.
“This pertains to the persuasive jurisdiction of this court. The issue is between the Supreme Court and the states,” a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said while declining to list individual pleas of judges who have to demit office after reaching the age of 60 years.
The CJI said that so far 14 states have agreed | |
| | | | Massive fire destroys 40 shops near Jammu Railway Station | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 26: A massive fire ripped through a market near Jammu Railway Station, gutting around 40 shops and reducing a bustling commercial stretch to rubble, officials said on Monday.
The blaze continued to rage for over five hours, leaving behind a trail of destruction and dealing a major blow to shopkeepers whose livelihoods depended on the market.
“We received a call at around 10.45 pm and immediately rushed fire tenders from seven fire stations to the site. Firefighters worked tirelessly for several hours to bring the blaze under control. After hectic efforts, the fire was brought under control at around 4 am, following which the cooling operation continued for | |
| | | | DGPs, IGPs Conference to be held in Tirupati from Dec 4 to 6; PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend | | | | Early Times Report
Amaravati, Oct 26: The conference of DGPs and IGPs will be held at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati from December 4 to 6, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other dignitaries scheduled to attend.
Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad held an inter-departmental committee meeting at the state secretariat to review the arrangements for the conference. He directed officials of the concerned departments to make comprehensive preparations and ensure there was no scope for any lapses.
"The DGPs and IGPs conference will be held at IISER in Tirupati from December 4 to 6, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union | |
| | | | Values hold great importance in Indian culture: Nitin Nabin | | | | Early Times Report
Jaipur, Oct 26: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday said values and the spirit of service are the true identity of Indian culture.
Addressing a programme on "Spiritual Awakening for World Renewal" at the Brahma Kumaris institution in Abu Road in Sirohi district, Nabin said, "Good thoughts become meaningful only when they become part of our values. Values hold great importance in Indian culture, and they become effective when they are put into practice through service," he said.
Nabin said the spirit of service and dedication would take the country forward. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the country with the same spirit and believes that all | |
| | | | Anantnag: Police register 8 NDPS cases, arrest 7 suspects | | | | Early Times Report
Anantnag, Oct 26: Anantnag Police have intensified their campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse, registering eight cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, apprehending seven suspects, seizing a vehicle and recovering more than 7.86 kilograms of suspected contraband substances during a series of operations across the district.
According to details, the operations were conducted by different police units as part of ongoing efforts to curb the drug menace and take action against individuals allegedly involved in the possession and trafficking of narcotic substances.
In one operation, a police team from Police Station Anantna | |
| | | | Build bar rooms, washrooms for women advocates: SC to States, UTs | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Oct 26: The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and Union Territories to allocate funds to build bar rooms, washrooms and other basic amenities for women advocates in district and taluk courts.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana disapproved of the lack of ladies' bar rooms and said facilities should be provided to women advocates regardless of their numbers.
"If there are no ladies' bar rooms, we strongly disapprove of it. It is the duty of all high courts and state governments to ensure that wherever women members are practising, they are provided an exclusive women's bar room with all fa | |
| | | | J&K cabinet expansion today | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 26: The expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir council of ministers headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will take place here on Tuesday, party officials said.
"The oath-taking ceremony for the new ministers is scheduled to take place at 10.30 am on Tuesday," National Conference spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq told reporters here on Monday.
Sadiq said the party leadership, including Omar Abdullah and party president Farooq Abdullah, will decide on the new faces to be inducted into the council of ministers.
"I think by this evening it will be clear as to who all are being sworn in tomorrow," he added.
The chief minister on Saturday called on Lieutenant Governo | |
| | | | Searches launched in Kathua | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 26: Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in a forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Monday following reports by villagers about the presence of suspected persons, officials said.
A joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Special Operations Group (SOG), Army and CRPF launched a search operation in the Karnadi area to verify the reports and strengthen security in the area, they said.
The operation was going on when the last reports came from the area, they said. | |
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