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| All eyes on today’s crucial meeting of alliance MLAs | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called an “important” meeting of MLAs from the ruling alliance on Friday morning, scheduled for 11:00 AM at the Deputy Chief Minister’s Fairview residence.
The meeting, convened amid simmering anger against leaders of the National Conference (NC) against ignoring the duly elected government.
The meeting notice, issued by NC’s Chief Whip Mubarak Gul urged all NC MLAs to attend this pivotal gathering. While the official agenda remains undisclosed, highly placed sources indicate that the Chief Minister intends to seek suggestions from coalition partners to devise a unified strategy moving forward.
The invitation extends beyond the NC to include all six Congress MLAs, four Independent MLAs, the CPI(M) MLA, and the Aam Aadmi Party MLA, reflecting the broad coalition base supporting the government.
Reports of growing resentment within the NC over the perceived sidelining of the elected government in key decision-ma... | |
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| 48 JKAS officers transferred on LG’s direction | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 3: In a major administrative rejig, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the transfer and posting of 48 J-K Administrative Service (JKAS) officers — a move that has created ripples in the National Conference-led government in the Union Territory. ... | |
| | | | Karra, Mir to skip Omar’s ‘emergency meeting’ | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 3: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief, Tariq Hameed Karra and senior Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir are all set to skip “emergency meeting” of legislators from ruling alliance called by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday.
Sources said that Karra and Mir will be absent due to prior commitments in New Delhi. “They will be attending a crucial central-level meeting where district presidents from across the country are participating in phase-wise discussions... | |
| | | | Kathua combing operation enters 12th day | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 3: The multi-tier operation to track down three infiltrating terrorists, who escaped three encounters and are believed to be hiding in a forested area in Kathua, has entered its 12th consecutive day with security agencies also cracking down on terrorist supporters and setting up ambushes
Additional troops have been deployed to beef up the multi-tier cordon and set up ambushes over a 6-7 km radius in the region.
“The combing operation has been going on. It is... | |
| | | | Suspected terrorists spotted in Udhampur | | |  Early Times Report
Udhampur, Apr 3: Security forces have launched a search operation after two suspected individuals were spotted in the chord Panjia area of tehsil Majalta in Udhampur District , which is adjacent to a dense forest. Their presence has been confirmed, and efforts are underway to track them down.
DIG Rayees Ahmed Bhat of the Udhampur-Reasi range informed the media that security forces and J&K police had already been stationed in the area as part of an ongoing operation in ... | |
| | | | Amit Shah to arrive in J&K for 3 day visit on Apr 6 | | Will stay in Jammu for 2-days, visit border areas | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from April 6, sources said.
They said that Shah will arrive in Jammu on April 6 and will stay there for 2-days. On April 7 evening, he will leave for Srinagar and stay there for a night. The Union Home Minister would return to New Delhi on April 8.
Sources said that during his stay in Jammu, Shah is likely to visit some of the border areas and hold separate review meetings w... | |
| | | | Govt enhances social pensions | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 3: In a significant step towards social welfare, the Jammu and Kashmir Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has ordered the enhancement of pensions under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) and Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS).
This move marks the fulfillment of a key commitment made by the Chief Minister in the J&K Legislative Assembly on March 7.
As per the revised structure, effective from April 1, 2025, pension beneficiaries will receive increased financial assistance.
“This is not just assistance—it’s our commitment to an inclusive and caring welfare state,” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated.
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| | | | ACB registers cases against public representatives | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 3: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday said to have registered a case against former Sarpanch Dhanore Gorsian, Rajouri and former BDC Chairman, Block Rajouri on corruption charges
As per a statement, a spokesman said that Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau registered a case against Darbar Chowdhary, former Sarpanch Dhanore Gorsian and former BDC Chairman, Block Rajouri S/o Late Sh.Gulzar Ali R/o Dhanore Gorsian Rajouri, vide FIR no... | |
| | | | 2 imposters posing as police officers arrested | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 3: Two persons impersonating police officers have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said.
Police said in a statement, “Two suspects were apprehended on the complaint of one Mohd Altaf Ganai, son of Mohd Ramzan Ganai, resident of Nageenpora Tral, who are fraudulently posing as Law enforcement officers to extort money from the general public.”
The suspects were identified as Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, son of Mohd Jamal Sheikh, resid... | |
| | | | Cyber Police identify 200 social media handles propagating extremist content | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 3: Cyber Police Kashmir had identified 200 social media handles over the past three months allegedly spreading extremist content.
Police said the handles were identified in a major crackdown on online anti-national propaganda, radicalization, and the glorification of terrorism.
“The operation identified 200 adverse social media handles engaged in spreading misinformation and extremist content, with 100 of these accounts managed from outside the country,” po... | |
| | | | India, Thailand support inclusive rules: PM Modi | | |  Bangkok, Apr 3:
Agencies
India and Thailand on Thursday decided to elevate their relations to the level of a strategic partnership with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that both the countries support a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based order in Indo-Pacific, and believe in a policy of development, not expansionism.
PM Modi made the remarks at a joint press event with his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra after holding delegation-level talks during which they held extens... | |
| | | | CB books 7, including paramedical Institute owner, for duping innocents | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 3: Crime Branch has booked seven accused including owner of a paramedical Institute and a property dealer for alluring and duping several innocent people of Jammu & Himachal of Rs. 1.32 crores approximately on different pretexts.
In a statement here a CB spokesman said that five cases of fraud have been registered by the Crime Branch to thoroughly investigate big frauds.
The accused owner of paramedical institution Kunjwani namely Irshad Ahmed S/o Gulam ... | |
| | | | EPFO eases claim process | | | | New Delhi, Apr 3:
Agencies
Retirement fund body EPFO on Thursday said applicants seeking withdrawal from provident funds online do not have to upload the image of a cancelled cheque and their bank accounts need not be verified by employers.
The move is expected to fast-track claim settlement process for nearly eight crore members and ensure ease of doing business for employers.
At present, members of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), while applying for withdrawal of funds from PF accounts online, need to upload image of cheque leaf or attested photo copy of the passbook of the bank account seeded with the UAN (Universal Account Number) or PF number. The employers are a... | |
| | | | No fee to be charged for updation of nominees PPF accounts: Sitharaman | | |  New Delhi, Apr 3:
Agencies
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said no fee will be charged for the updation or addition of nominees for Public Provident Fund (PPF) accounts as the government has done necessary changes through notification.
Recently, it was informed that a fee was being levied by financial institutions for updating/modifying nominee details in PPF accounts, the finance minister said in a social media post on X.
Necessary changes are now made in the Governmen... | |
| | | | LG Sinha reviews progress | | Amarnath Yatri Niwas projects | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 3: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Thursday reviewed the progress of disaster management and yatri niwas complexes, being constructed at multiple locations for Amarnath Yatra.... | |
| | | | MeT predicts light rains, gusty winds | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 3: Jammu and Kashmir is expected to experience isolated light rain and thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds ranging from 40 to 50 knots in next 24 hours.
According to the Meteorological Department, thunder with gusty winds is expected at few places towards late afternoon on Thursday. ... | |
| | | | Shortage of 22 lakh skilled drivers in India: Gadkari | | |  New Delhi, Apr 3:
Agencies
The country is facing a shortage of 22 lakh skilled divers, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday, underlining that lack of proper training facilities for them was leading to many accidents.
During the Question Hour in Lok Sabha, Gadkari said the Centre has launched a Rs 4,500 crore scheme for setting up training institutes for drivers.
According to a World Bank report, India has a shortage of 22 lakh drivers, he said.
The minister said th... | |
| | | | Burglars loot 6 shops in Poonch | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 3: Burglars went on a looting spree in Surankote Bazar in Poonch district of Jammu region and decamped with valuables from six shops late last night, reports and officials said on Thursday.
The unidentified burglars entered the shops by damaging the shutters and decamped with the valuables, they said. The shops in which the burglary was carried out included a mobile phone store, a provisional store besides the one housing office of Jio Company, they said.
A police official said that a case has been registered and investigations have been launched. Teams of FSL were immediately rushed to the spot for the purpose of collecting evidence, the official said. ... | |
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