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| Strike decisively against terrorism: LG Sinha to J&K Police | | 'Collaborate with society to end terror' | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 9: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday directed the J&K Police to strike decisively against terrorism and collaborate with every individual in the society to eradicate the terror network entirely.
“J&K Police's unbreakable resolve and message to the nation is that - adversity will not crack our spirit. We will cross every barrier to claim new milestones as we advance,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the J&K Police’s Martyrs Memorial Hockey Tournament at KK Hakku Hockey Stadium in Jammu. This year’s event will feature 14 competing teams as the tournament resumes after a gap of more than 10 years.
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| J&K hydro power capacity to cross 7,300 MW in next 5-years: CM Omar | | From the Assembly | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 9: Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness a major expansion in its hydro power sector, with the combined installed generation capacity expected to reach 7,314.85 MW in 2030-31, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday.
In a written reply to a question by National Conference legislator Khurshied Ahmad in the Legislative Assembly, Abdullah said J&K has 32 operational hydro power projects with an aggregate installed capacity of 3,540 MW. These include 13 Union T... | |
| | | | J&K unemployment rate at 6.7 %: Govt | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Union Territory’s overall unemployment rate currently stands at 6.7 per cent, which is significantly higher than the national average of 3.5 per cent.
The information was shared in a written reply to a starred question raised by MLA Mubarak Gul, The government stated that as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the unemployment rate among persons aged 15 years and above in J&K has shown fluctuations over the past few years, remaining consistently above the national average.
The House was further informed that a baseline survey was conducted across the Union Ter... | |
| | | | ‘JKPSC, JKSSB collect over Rs 48 cr as application fee in 2-years’ | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday said in the assembly that the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) together collected over Rs 48 crore as application fee during the last two financial years.
In a written reply to a question raised by PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, the government, shared year-wise details of the amount realized by the two recruitment agencies.
The reply revealed that during the financial year 2023–24, JKPSC collected ₹7.39 crore, while JKSSB realized ₹7.09 crore as application fee from aspirants. In the financial year 2024–25, the amount witnessed a shar... | |
| | | | 'Govt committed to provide electricity to all remote habitations' | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that with rising population, expansion of villages and new habitations coming up, it will take time, but the Government is committed to reaching every household and providing electricity.
“The population is increasing, villages are spreading, and new houses are being built. Electrifying them is not a matter of one day. It takes time for DPRs to be prepared. There is no village which is completely un-electrified. However, in some villages, certain habitations or parts remain without electricity and they need to be electrified,” the Chief Minister told the Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister, who also holds the... | |
| | | | J&K rewrite Ranji history, enter semifinals for first time | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 9: Jammu and Kashmir etched their name in Indian domestic cricket history on Monday, qualifying for the Ranji Trophy semifinals for the first time after a memorable 56-run victory over former champions Madhya Pradesh, driven by a sensational match-winning performance from pacer Auqib Nabi. Chasing a target of 291, Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 234 as the 29-year-old fast bowler produced a career-defining spell, finishing with a remarkable match haul of 12 wickets. The victory propelled Jammu and Kashmir into the last four of India’s premier domestic tournament—an unprecedented achievement in their 67-year Ranji Trophy journey.
Auqib emerged as the und... | |
| | | | Terror accused Abdul Rehman stabbed to death in Faridabad prison | | |  Early Times Report
Faridabad, Feb 9: Terror accused Abdul Rehman, who was lodged in Neemla Jail, was murdered following a fight inside prison premises, police said on Monday.
According to the police, the murder is allegedly the handiwork of another prisoner, Arun Chaudhary, who was recently transferred the facility from Jammu and Kashmir.
The incident occurred on Sunday night when a quarrel broke out between the two inmates.
During the altercation, Chaudhary, a resident of Jammu and Kashm... | |
| | | | Gurez Valley sees surge in tourism | | J&K Govt taking ‘proactive measures’ to safeguard ecology | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 9: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the legislative assembly that Gurez valley in north Kashmir is witnessing a steady rise in tourist arrivals, prompting sustained efforts to strengthen sanitation and waste management infrastructure in region.
Located in the Bandipora district near the Line of Control, Gurez valley, sits at an altitude of 8000 feet. It is considered one of the most scenic and strategically important areas in the Union Territory.
In a reply to a question of National Conference MLA Nazir Ahmad Khan, Rural Development minister Javid Ahmed Dar said tourist inflow to the valley has increased significantly.
He informed the H... | |
| | | | Search, cordon operations continue in Kishtwar | | Op Trashi-I | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 9: Security forces are conducting search-and-cordon operations in the Chatroo area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, as part of Operation Trashi-I, which has been underway for over 20 days now. Troops of 7 Assam Rifles are continuously carrying out intensive searches deep inside the jungles to trace the terrorists believed to be hiding in the area. The security forces launched Operation Trashi-I to hunt down terrorists. ... | |
| | | | Maoism never benefitted society, only caused destruction: Amit Shah | | |  Early Times Report
Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 9: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said Maoism never benefitted any society and spread destruction wherever it existed, citing examples of nations like Colombia, Peru and Cambodia.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the three-day division-level ‘Bastar Pandum 2026’ cultural event at Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district, Shah reiterated that the Naxal menace will be uprooted completely from the nation by March... | |
| | | | New EPFO App to allow members to withdraw EPF money through UPI | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Feb 9: Subscribers of retirement fund body EPFO will be able to withdraw their employees’ provident fund (EPF) directly into their bank accounts through UPI payment gateway using its newly designed mobile application to be launched in April this year, a top source said.
The labour ministry is working on a project where a certain proportion of the EPF will be frozen, and a large chunk will be available for withdrawal through their bank account using Unified Paym... | |
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