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| PM Modi led regime committed to build peaceful, prosperous J&K: Amit Shah | | Chairs high-level review meeting in Jammu to assess progress of development projects across UT | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday reaffirmed that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India remains firmly committed to building a developed, peaceful, and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.
The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation chaired a high-level review meeting in Jammu to assess the progress of development projects across the Union Territory.
The meeting focused on key sectors including road infrastructure, power, industry, tourism, and digital connectivity through 4G and optical fibre networks. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the Union Home Secretary, and senior ... | |
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| Shah asks J&K BJP to expand base in new areas | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 7: Union Home Minister and Minister for Cooperation Amit Shah has asked the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP to focus on new areas to increase its tally in the next Assembly elections.
Chairing a meeting of office-bearers, senior leaders, MLAs, and MPs of Jammu and Kashmir, Amit Shah emphasised the need to expand the party’s footprint in areas where the BJP’s performance did not meet expectations in the 2024 Assembly elections.
The Union Home Minister said that the party has the potential to significantly improve its tally in the next Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
Although the next Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in 2029, the BJ... | |
| | | | ‘Enthusiasm of tourists to visit J&K hasn’t diminished’ | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 7: Amid a setback to the tourism industry due to last year’s Pahalgam terror attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the enthusiasm of tourists from across the country to visit Jammu and Kashmir has not diminished. Shah was addressing a review meeting in Jammu to assess the progress of development projects in the Union Territory.
“The enthusiasm of tourists from across the country to visit Jammu and Kashmir has not diminished. There is a need for aggressive marketing of Jammu and Kashmir’s tourist destinations in other states to explore the tourism potential available here,” he said. Shah said the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre will p... | |
| | | | Cong leader gets upset when I praise PM: Omar takes a jibe at Karra | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took a veiled swipe at Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hamid Karra for his sharp criticism of the National Conference–led government.
Responding to Karra’s remarks in the Legislative Assembly, Omar Abdullah said he does not hesitate to acknowledge support extended by the Union Government to Jammu and Kashmir whenever it is due. He observed that some of his “friends” tend to get annoyed whenev... | |
| | | | No new admin units for now: CM | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today stated that, the government currently has no plans of creating new administrative units, as priority is to operationalise previously established ones.
The Chief Minister made this intervention during the Question Hour on supplementary queries raised by MLA Khanyar, Salman Ali Sagar and several other members, regarding the demand for carving out a new Tehsil by bifurcating certain areas falling under Eidgah and Srinagar North tehsils.
Informing the House, the Chief Minister said that the government’s focus is to make the already created administrative units in Jammu and Kashmir fully functional. He added that most of... | |
| | | | Ashok Samyal elevated to rank of Inspector General in CRPF | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 7: Ashok Samyal, has been elevated to the rank of Inspector General in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
As per the handout issued on Saturday, hailing from village Gho Brahamana, Vijaypur, District Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, IG Samyal, son of Mani Ram Samyal, with 35 years of exemplary service, joined the force February 4, 1991 and served in some of the challenging internal security environments of the country, including Punjab during the militancy peri... | |
| | | | Army Chief hails soldiers for unwavering dedication, readiness | | Visits forward posts in Poonch, felicitates Ex-serviceman with ‘Veteran Achiever Award’ | |  Early Times Report
Poonch, Feb 7: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday lauded the high standards of professionalism and readiness demonstrated by the soldiers deployed along the Line of Control and International Borders.
The Army Chief during his visit to forward areas of Poonch Sector today while addressing the soldiers commended their unwavering dedication and exceptional state of preparedness.
General Dwivedi reviewed operational preparedness and assessed deployment posture,... | |
| | | | Look forward to strengthen ties with Malaysia: PM Modi | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Feb 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is looking at boosting defence and security ties and enhancing economic and innovation partnership with Malaysia.
PM Modi said this before embarking on a two-day trip to the Southeast Asian country. “The historic ties between India and Malaysia have seen steadfast progress in recent years,” Mr. Modi said in a departure statement. “I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and f... | |
| | | | Water from ‘Indus River’ won’t flow to Pakistan anymore: Union Jal Shakti Minister | | |  Early Times Report
Jaipur, Feb 7: Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Saturday said that water from the Indus River will not be allowed to flow to Pakistan, as the Centre has made all the preparations to divert it for India’s benefit.
Patil, while talking to reporters at the BJP headquarters in Jaipur said, “A Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared to ensure proper water diversion. Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Delhi will gain from the additional water.”
He also highlighted ... | |
| | | | SI found dead in RS Pura | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 7: A Jammu and Kashmir Police Sub-Inspector, was found dead in RS Pura area of Jammu, on Saturday, officials said.
Officials said that the PSI was identified as identified as Abid Bashir, resident of Tarathpora, Kupwara.
Abid Bashir was posted at Police Station RS Pura. The exact circumstances leading to his death were not immediately known, and officials said further details are awaited.
Police have taken cognizance of the matter and initiated necessary proceedings. ... | |
| | | | ACB searches 2 residences of tehsildar | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 7: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Kashmir on Saturday conducted raids at the residences of a serving Tehsildar in connection with an ongoing investigation of a case, sources said.
An ACB team headed by a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), along with personnel from concerned Police Stations, carried out searches at the residence of one serving Tehsildar identified as Maeen Azhar Kakroo, a resident Baramulla at present Rose Avenue Colony, HMT Zainakote
Kakroo is presently posted as Tehsildar at Khansahab in Budgam district, sources said.
Sources said the official was not present at his residence at the time of the searches.
Meanwhile, simultaneou... | |
| | | | Kashmir higher reaches get snowfall | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 7: The minimum temperature across Kashmir rose by 2 to 7 degrees Celsius, but snowfall in higher reaches significantly brought down the day temperature, officials said on Saturday.
The minimum temperature in Srinagar city increased by 5.5 degrees, from minus 2.5 degrees Celsius on Thursday night to 3.0 degrees on Friday night, the officials added.
Gulmarg ski resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district recorded a low of minus 6.5 degrees Celsius, making it the coldest place in the valley.
In Pahalgam, a tourist resort in south Kashmir and base camp for the Amarnath yatra, the minimum temperature rose by 7 degrees, from minus 7.5 degrees Celsius to min... | |
| | | | Kargil courier service commences | | | | Early Times Report
Kargil, Feb 7: The AN-32 Kargil Courier Service commenced today for the winter season, ensuring continued air connectivity for the people of Kargil during the harsh winter months.
On the occasion, the Indian Air Force crew was warmly welcomed at Kargil by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, along with Deputy Commissioner, Kargil Rakesh Kumar, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, and Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil Shafiq Ahmed.
The Executive Councillor and the Deputy Commissioner appreciated the Indian Air Force for its sustained support in operating the Kargil Courier Service every winter. They emphasized that the se... | |
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