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| All is well: Mian Altaf releases video | | Says no backing out, will contest LS elections | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 13: Amid rumours that Mian Altaf may not contest the Lok Sabha elections from Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, senior National Conference leader on Saturday released a video to dispel the speculations.
In a video, Mian Altaf said that he had been unwell for a few days and doctors had advised him to take rest.
Despite earlier reports suggesting he might not run due to health concerns, he said these claims are untrue and he is indeed planning to participate in th... | |
| | | | Anantnag- Rajouri constituency to witness close contest | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar: As the electoral battleground heats up in the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency, all eyes are on the significant presence of 81,189 first-time voters, aged between 18 to 19 years who are going to play a decisive role in ensuring victory of the prominent candidates in fray for the crucial parliamentary constituency.
With a total of 1,830,294 voters from all five parliamentary constituencies of the state, comprising 930,379 men and 899,888 women, the stage is set for a closely contested electoral showdown. Notably, the BJP is yet to announce its candidate for the Anantnag seat, adding an element of suspense to the proceedings.
The race for the parli... | |
| | | | Terrorist hideout busted in Reasi | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 13: Army on Saturday recovered cache of arms and ammunition, including Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and explosives, from a terrorist hideout in Reasi district.
In a statement an Army spokesman said, “Acting on the reliable information regarding presence of a hideout in the general area of Mahore sub division, a joint operation was launched to sanitise the area which was jointly led by Reasi Police and Army 58 RR in the Lancha area of Mahore.”
During the s... | |
| | | | 5 dead, 4 injured in Doda accident | | |  Early Times Report
Doda, Apr 13: At least five persons died and four others were injured when a Maruti Suzuki Eco vehicle met with an accident at Khanpura, Phagsoo area of Thathri sub-division in Doda district on Saturday evening.
The accident occurred around 07.15 PM when the vehicle was on its way from Thathri to Khanpura Phagsoo.
Giving details, an official of Sub-District Hospital Thathri said that after the accident, two people were brought dead to the hospital whereas three others su... | |
| | | | BSF DG stresses on further strengthening anti-infiltration grid | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 13: Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) Nitin Agrawal has stressed on further strengthening the anti-infiltration grid along the Line of Control (LoC) in close cooperation with the Army.
Agrawal said this during a meeting at Frontier headquarters of the Force at Humhama on the outskirts of Srinagar.
A spokesman of the Force said that BSF DG accompanied by Special Director General (DG) of BSF’s Western Command in Chandigarh Yogesh Bahadur Khurani... | |
| | | | LG pays tributes to General Zorawar Singh | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes to great warrior and military strategist General Zorawar Singh on his Birth Anniversary. The Lt Governor laid wreath at the statue of General Zorawar Singh Ji at a commemorative event organized by J&K Ex-Services League. The Lt Governor said that General Zorawar Singh was a true national hero and remain a source of inspiration for the people across the country.
“The unparalleled courage, valour and dedication of ... | |
| | | | Will keep Article 370 issue alive: Omar Abdullah | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 13: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the Supreme Court upholding the abrogation of Article 370 does not close the issue and his party will keep it alive till a dispensation comes at the Centre that is willing to discuss the restoration of special status to Jammu and Kashmir. “This government will not remain forever. There is no power on earth that can keep Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi in office in perpetuity, there is no power on ea... | |
| | | | ‘With my father, I have learnt to say never, ever’ | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 13: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday said his father Farooq Abdullah’s not contesting the Lok Sabha polls does not signal an end to his electoral career.
“With my father, I have learnt over time that you never say never, ever. So until the very last breath, and may God give him many more of them, do not ever write him off for anything,” Omar said. The National Conference vice president was responding to a question whether the senior Abdullah might stage a comeback when assembly elections are held in Jammu and Kashmir.
In response to a question about his sons – Zahir and Zameer — being groomed for active politics, the former J-K chief... | |
| | | | BJP to release poll manifesto today | | | | New Delhi, Apr 13: The BJP will release its manifesto - Sankalp Patra - for the Lok Sabha polls on Sunday, with its planks of welfare and development besides a roadmap for 'Viksit Bharat' expected to figure prominently in its election agenda.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders of the party will attend the unveiling of the manifesto at the party headquarters which coincides with the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, a towering leader from the Dalit community and an architect of the Indian Constitution.
As the BJP government has fulfilled most of its core ideological promises, including the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and the repeal of Article 370, all eyes ... | |
| | | | Weather to remain wet till Tuesday | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 13: Widespread to moderate rain is expected over Jammu and Kashmir till Tuesday, officials said on Saturday.
During this period, snow is also expected in the higher reaches of the Union territory.
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar predicted widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorms over Jammu and Kashmir in the next 24 hours and widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorms for the subsequent two days.
Partly to generally cloudy with light rain or snow is expected in higher reaches at many places during April 15 evening to 16 morning,” MeT said.
The weather is likely to remain dry, with late afternoon thundershower activity at a few p... | |
| | | | Avalanche warning issued | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 13: Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority on Saturday issued a low-danger level avalanche warning for Kupwara and Ganderbal districts for the next 24 hours.
The warning said that the avalanche is likely above 2500 metres over the Kupwara and Ganderbal districts.
The JKDMA has advised people living in these areas to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas.
The weather conditions in Jammu and Kashmir are expected to remain intermittently wet until Tuesday.... | |
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