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| J&K getting statehood back will satisfy people: CM Omar | | Thanks Home Minister Amit Shah for reopening tourist spots in J&K | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 17: Emphasising that sustained engagement with the Centre is a continuous process, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that restoration of J&K’s statehood would bring satisfaction to people.
Talking to reporters at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here, CM Omar “Although the process has taken longer than expected, backchannel and formal discussions with the Central government are continuing.”
“We were hopeful about receiving some good news, but we haven’t lost hope. Continuous dialogue is underway. It has been around one and a half years, and hopefully we won’t have to wait much longer,” he said.
Welcoming the reopening of 11 tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Minister termed it a “good and timely decision” and thanked the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah for issuing directions in this regard.
“It is a good thing that these destinations have been reopened. I had met the Home Minister in Delhi an... | |
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| Decision on J&K statehood soon: Meghwal | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 17: Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Meghwal on Tuesday said statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would be restored soon, prompting a quick response from Chief Minsiter Omar Abdullah who said that he hoped that the wait is not too long.
After attending a function at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) here, Meghwal told reporters that while it was a “very sensitive issue”, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said in the LoK Sabha that ... | |
| | | | Transform educational campuses to realise vision of Developed India@2047: LG Sinha | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for transforming the educational campuses to realise the vision of Developed India@2047.
He highlighted the need for creating technological ecosystems that continuously reinvent themselves, that refuse to become static or complacent and embrace change as opportunity.
“India’s ambition in the technology revolution must extend beyond participation. We must become leaders. Today, Artificial Intelligence and M... | |
| | | | One step from glory: J&K need 83 runs to script Ranji history | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir stand on the brink of history in the Ranji Trophy 2025–26 semifinal against Bengal, needing just 83 more runs with eight wickets in hand to seal a maiden entry into the final.
Chasing a modest target of 126, J&K were comfortably placed at 43/2 at stumps, with two full days of play remaining. If they complete the chase, it will mark the first time the side reaches the summit clash of the country’s premier domestic tournament.
The turning point of the match came through a disciplined and clinical bowling display led by pace spearhead Auqib Nabi. J&K bundled Bengal out for just 99 in their second innings, dismantling a batting line-up th... | |
| | | | Nearly 13,000 teacher posts vacant across J&K | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 17: Nearly 12,977 teacher posts are currently lying vacant across Jammu and Kashmir, with the Jammu division accounting for the larger share, the Legislative Assembly was informed on Tuesday.
In a written reply, Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that of the total vacancies, 7,985 posts are unfilled in the Jammu division, while 4,992 vacancies exist in the Kashmir division.
Within the Kashmir division, Anantnag tops the list with 1,016 vacant posts, followed by Budgam (797), Pulwama (764) and Kupwara (621). Srinagar has 535 vacancies, Bandipora 310, Baramulla 284, Shopian 256, Ganderbal 244 and Kulgam 165, taking the divisional total to 4,992.
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| | | | Shantmanu appointed SEC, clears path for Panchayat, ULB Polls in J&K | | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 17: The appointment of former IAS officer Shantmanu as the State Election Commissioner (SEC) has cleared the way for the long-awaited Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday appointed the retired bureaucrat as the SEC. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department, the appointment has been made under sub-section (3) of Section 36 of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989.
As per the notification, Shantmanu will hold office for a term of five years or until he attains the age of 70, whichever is earlier. His ... | |
| | | | ‘No land belonging to Kashmiri migrants acquired without due process’ | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 17: No land belonging to Kashmiri migrants has been acquired in the valley in violation of prescribed legal procedures, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said on Tuesday, asserting that the ruling National Conference has consistently worked to ensure justice for the displaced community.
Replying to a starred question in the House raised by CPI(M) legislator M Y Tarigami, he said, “As per the report submitted by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, no land is acquired without adhering to the prescribed land acquisition procedures, including prior notification and verification, and all such acquisitions are assessed in accordance wit... | |
| | | | ‘Man-animal conflict cases leave 32 dead in 2 years’ | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 17: A total of 15,661 cases of human-wildlife conflict were recorded across J&K between 2023 and 2025, resulting in 32 deaths and 350 injuries, with Jammu district alone accounting for nearly 18 per cent of these incidents.
Forest Minister Javed Rana gave this information in the Assembly on Tuesday in a written reply to a question by National Conference (NC) MLA Mubarak Gul.
Sharing district-wise details of the incidents, the minister said that in 2023-24 alone, 9,301 cases were registered, leading to 137 injuries and 18 deaths.
He said that Jammu district reported the highest number of cases at 1,444, followed by Kupwara (1,173), Kishtwar (998), Baramull... | |
| | | | ‘Sewa-II Power Plant Generated Rs 3.6k Cr Revenue since 2010’ | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed the Assembly that the Sewa-II hydropower project in Kathua district has generated a revenue of Rs 3,674 crore since its inception in July 2010.
It said no direct expenditure on local area development was met from the said revenue.
In a written reply to a question by MLA Dr Rameshwar Singh, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the 120 megawatt Sewa-II Hydro Electric Project in Kathua’s Mashka area is being operated and maintained by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC).
He said that since July 2010, the NHPC has generated a revenue of Rs 3,674 crore from the Sewa-II project, and it has pa... | |
| | | | J&K records Rs 24,080.79 Cr GST collection In 3 years | | From The Assembly | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir recorded a steady rise in GST collections, with total revenue amounting to Rs 24,080.79 crore over the past three financial years, reflecting improved compliance and a widening tax base, the UT government said on Tuesday.
Replying to a written question by National Conference MLA Pirzada Farooq Ahmed in the Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said GST collections in J&K stood at Rs 7,272.15 crore in 2022–23, increased to Rs 8,128.44 cror... | |
| | | | 2 Pakistanis arrested in Ambala, gangster ‘Gugga’ on the run | | RS Pura juvenile home escape | |  Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 17: In a swift and coordinated operation, the Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana Police, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Police, arrested two Pakistani nationals within 24 hours of their dramatic escape from the Juvenile Observation Home in RS Pura, Jammu.
The accused were apprehended from the premises of Ambala Railway Station in Haryana following specific intelligence inputs regarding their movement. Haryana STF SP Vikrant Bhushan an... | |
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