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| Second Budget session ends, Dy Speaker issue still unresolved | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 4: The second budget session of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government concluded on Friday without any decision on the appointment of a Deputy Speaker in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, leaving the issue shrouded in uncertainty.
The two-phase session had earlier raised expectations that the post would be filled, but no announcement was made before the House adjourned sine die.
The National Conference government, which assumed office on October 16, 2024 with the support of the Congress, CPI(M) and several Independents, has come under scrutiny over the delay. The absence of a Deputy Speaker has sparked political speculation, with some suggesting that the ruling alliance may be intentionally holding back the appointment to limit the BJP’s leverage within the Assembly.
Political observers believe the government is treading cautiously amid the sensitive and evolving political landscape of the Union Territory.
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| Itoo, Parra, exchange barbs | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed chaotic scenes on Saturday as a heated verbal duel erupted between Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed ur Rehman Parra shortly after the Speaker commenced the day’s proceedings.
The confrontation escalated quickly, with Itoo blaming the PDP for the prevailing political and administrative situation in the Union Territory. She asserted that the absence of statehood had weakened the functioning of the present dispensation, attributing it to decisions taken during the PDP’s tenure.
“The present government has limited powers due to the lack of s... | |
| | | | Speaker details House Business of Budget Session 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 4: Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today presented the details of House Business of Budget Session 2026. The Speaker informed that during the total 22 sittings held during the Budget Session, 110 hours and 06 minutes were consumed for the proceedings of House.
He added that 8 Government bills were received, introduced and passed in the House, besides 25 papers and 1 Ordinance was also laid in the House
The Speaker also apprised the Hou... | |
| | | | Legislative Assembly adjourned sine die | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 4: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday adjourned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly sine die after a largely well-conducted budget session that lasted for 22 sittings spread across February, March and April.
The assembly session commenced on February 2 with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presenting the Budget on February 6, while the House passed grants for various departments after detailed discussions conducted in twin sittings each day till February 20. After a five-weeks recess, the budget session resumed on March 27.
The speaker said the assembly held a total of 22 sittings, marking a second-highest tally among states, next only to Gujarat, w... | |
| | | | CAG flags budgetary violations in J&K, Rs 34,000 cr saving not surrendered | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 4: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged financial management violations in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing that savings amounting to over Rs 34,000 crore were not surrendered by various departments during 2023-24, in violation of prescribed budgetary norms.
The CAG has recommended a series of corrective measures to improve financial management in J&K, stressing the need for realistic budgeting and stronger expenditure controls.
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| | | | Wanted criminal Lahu Gujjar arrested | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 4: Jammu and Kashmir Police today achieved a major success by arresting wanted criminal Gulzar Ahmad alias Lahu Gujjar in a well-planned operation carried out by a team from Miran Sahib Police Station. Officials said the accused was a history-sheeter and had been evading arrest for a long time. He was wanted in multiple cases involving serious offences such as attempted murder, rioting, criminal intimidation, kidnapping, assault on police personnel and drug-rela... | |
| | | | Authority carries accountability, says SC | | Restores Bank Manager’s dismissal | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 4: The Supreme Court has reinstated the dismissal of a bank’s senior manager, underscoring that authority comes with accountability, and his position carried with it an increased degree of responsibility and integrity.
The top court noted allegations that the senior manager had connived with an officer and a gunman to misappropriate the money of customers for personal gain and steal bank records.
The apex court set aside the Delhi High Court order, whic... | |
| | | | ISRO launches mission in Ladakh to test mental, physical strengths of astronauts | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 4: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the launch of a mission in Ladakh to examine the physiological, psychological and operational dynamics of “gaganyatris (astronauts)” and ground teams functioning in a high-altitude environment.
The scientific data generated on crew performance and human factors will contribute directly to the Gaganyaan programme and future long-duration missions.
Known as the Mission MITRA (Mapping of Interop... | |
| | | | MoD issues EoI for indigenous design, development of 1000-Kg aerial bomb for IAF | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 4: The defence ministry has initiated the process for the indigenous design and development of a 1000-kg aerial bomb akin to Mk-84 for the IAF, aiming to boost India’s ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in the sector, according to senior officials.
The project is structured in two phases. The first involves design and development of six prototypes (live and inert), including associated tail units and equipment, they said.
The second is the procurement phase, which will comm... | |
| | | | Delhi Court sends Al-Falah Group chairman to judicial custody in 2nd PMLA case | | | 
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NEW DELHI, Apr 4: A Delhi court on Saturday remanded Al-Falah group chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui in 14 days of judicial custody, in connection with a money laundering case linked to the “fraudulent” acquisition of a Rs 45 crore worth land in Delhi.
Siddiqui was produced before Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan on Saturday, at the conclusion of his ten-day ED custody granted on March 25. He has now been sent to judicial custody till April 17.
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| | | | Absconder held after 5 years | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 4: A man accused of raping a minor from Himachal Pradesh has been arrested by a police team from Kishtwar district after evading arrest for nearly five years, officials said on Saturday.
The accused, Avtar Singh, a resident of Thakrai village, was wanted in connection with an FIR registered at the Kistwar Police Station in 2021 under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in 2021, they said.
Acting on specific inputs, a police team conducted a well-coordinated raid at a suspected location in Himachal Pradesh and arrested the absconder, officials said.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Kish... | |
| | | | ACB arrests policeman on bribery charge | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, Apr 4: The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday trapped and arrested a head constable of Police Station Thanamandi in Rajouri district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000, officials said.
The accused has been identified as Head Constable Muhammad Ilyas, posted at Thanamandi police station.
The action was taken following a complaint filed by Abdul Hamid, a resident of Reasi, who alleged that the police official was demanding money for releasing his vehicle involved in an accident.
The case assumes significance as the complainant alleged that he had already paid Rs 5,000 earlier, but was being pressured to pay an additional Rs 10,00... | |
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