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| After Parra’s ‘Good-Boy’ taunt to Omar, NC hits back with ‘Good-Girl’ title for Mehbooba | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 12: A war of words erupted on Saturday between the ruling National Conference (NC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir, following a social media post by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The post, which highlighted preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sonamarg to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel, ignited a heated debate online.
Omar Abdullah tweeted about his review of the arrangements for Modi’s visit, which is scheduled for Monday. The Z-Morh tunnel, a vital infrastructure project, will facilitate year-round access to the scenic Sonamarg valley, transforming it into a sought-after ski destination.
Additionally, the tunnel is expected to reduce travel time between Srinagar and Kargil/Leh, bringing economic and logistical benefits to the region.
“Visited Sonmarg today to review preparations for PM
@narendramodi ji’s visit on Monday. The inauguration of the Z-morh tunnel will open Sonmarg to tourism all year round, Sonmarg will now be developed as a great ski resort.
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| PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh Tunnel today | | SFs intensify area domination, keep close vigil | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 12: The security forces on Sunday intensified sanitization efforts and area domination exercise in Kashmir, a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the valley for inauguration of the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district, officials said. The deployment of security personnel has been increased in the vulnerable areas and dozens of checkpoints have been set up at important intersections in various districts to ensure that ... | |
| | | | Z-Morh Tunnel will turn Sonamarg into winter sports destination: CM Omar Abdullah | | |  Early Times Report
Gulmarg, Jan 12: Ahead of Z-Morh tunnel inauguration, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that Sonamarg is all set to become a winter sports destination.
Talking to the reporters here in North Kashmir, Omar said, “Tomorrow PM Modi will inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel. It will provide all weather connectivity to Sonamarg and turn it into a winter sports destination.”
He said, "All arrangements are being put in place in connection with PM Modi's visit to Kashmir tom... | |
| | | | No one should object to security check at Katra Rly Station: CM | | Says we don’t support changing trains | |  Early Times Report
Gulmarg, Jan 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that people should not object to security check at Katra Railway Station if it ensures their safety.
Talking to reporters here the Chief Minister, said, "If there are security concerns, then I don’t think there should be any objections. After all, whosoever travels by train wishes for their safety and security, and so do we.”
Omar said that until the region achieves complete normalcy, such measures should be a... | |
| | | | Police freeze over 100 bank accounts linked to drug trafficking | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 12: In its intensified financial investigations into multiple narcotic smuggling cases, Jammu and Kashmir Police have frozen more than 100 bank accounts allegedly linked to drug trafficking in Srinagar, officials said.
The individuals holding these accounts have been arrested in connection with cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Srinagar District, police said on Sunday.
“These accounts collectively contain ... | |
| | | | Defence Minister, CDS to attend Armed Forces Veterans' Day event | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 12: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will attend the ninth Armed Forces Veterans' Day event here on Tuesday, a defence spokesman said.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah along with senior military and civil officials will also attend the event to be held at the Tanda artillery brigade in Akhnoor under the aegis of the army's Northern Command to honour the force vet... | |
| | | | Search ops near LoC intensified | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 12: A search operation to track down terrorists, whose movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector was reported last week, entered the second day on Sunday with forces deploying drones and other latest equipment, officials said.
The operation was launched by different units of the Army in Bhattal area on Saturday after the villagers reported the suspicious movements in the Jogiwan forest area. They suspected these were infiltrating terrorists.
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| | | | ADGP Kumar may join as Special Commissioner | | | 
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 12: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has transferred Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Law and Order of J&K Police, Vijay Kumar, an IPS officer of the 1997 batch, to the Delhi segment of the AGMUT cadre, amid speculations that he may join Delhi Police as Special Commissioner.
“With the approval of the competent authority, Vijay Kumar, IPS (AGMUT: 1997) is hereby transferred from Jammu and Kashmir to Delhi segment of AGMUT cadre with immediate e... | |
| | | | J&K shivers as cold wave tightens grip | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 12: Intense cold because of the narrowing gap between the maximum and minimum temperatures continued in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday as the Meteorological (MeT) office forecasted cold, dry weather during the next 24 hours in the union territory.
The maximum temperature was 5.8 degrees Celsius in Srinagar city on Saturday while the minimum temperature was minus 3 degrees on Sunday.
In Gulmarg, the maximum temperature was 2.4 degrees on Saturday while the mi... | |
| | | | Silver notice more effective: CBI | | |  NEW DELHI, Jan 12:
Agencies
Terming the recently introduced Interpol ‘Silver Notice’ a “more effective” tool than the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) for gathering information on illicit assets parked offshore, CBI Director Praveen Sood has said it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s idea, which has now been realised.
In an exclusive interaction with PTI, he said Prime Minister Modi had proposed in 2015 a system under the Interpol to trace money laundered offshore, and it has now... | |
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