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JKCA scam haunts Farooq ahead of Lok Sabha elections 1/15/2024 11:34:39 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Jan 15: Although National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Thursday managed to skip his appearance before the Enforcement Directorate due to “health grounds”, worries ahead for former Chief Minister in the much-publicized Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKSC) scam ahead of Lok Sabha elections. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on January 11, 2024, had summoned Dr Farooq Abdullah for questioning in connection with the JKCA scam. In the summon the veteran politician was asked to depose at the ED office in Srinagar on Thursday. He was charge-sheeted by the agency, which investigates financial crimes, in the case in 2022. Instead of appearing before the ED, Dr Farooq Abdullah communicated to the agency about his inability to appear due to his h...   READ MORE

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NC out to grab ‘big share’, PDP in dire straits 1/15/2024 11:34:10 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Jan 15: As speculation over political alliances for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections heats up, the National Conference (NC) appears to be strategically maneuvering itself for dominance in Jammu & Kashmir. NC with the possibility of contesting candidates in three Kashmir seats and one in Ladakh, the party is positioning itself as the key stakeholder in the state's Lok Sabha race. This leaves rivals, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Congress, facing crucial decisions. Sources within the NC have indicated the party's intention to field candidates in Srinagar, Baramulla, and Anantnag-Rajouri seats, while staking claim to the Ladakh seat as ...   READ MORE   Govt announces austerity measures to check misuse of funds 1/15/2024 11:33:52 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Jan 15: To check misuse of funds during the last quarter of the current financial year, the government on Monday announced some austerity measures. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department sanction accorded to the rationalization of expenditure for fiscal prudence and economy during the current financial year with immediate effect. As per the guidelines during the last quarter of the current financial year the revenue expenditure should be limited to 30 percent of revised budget allocation and in the month of March, the expenditure should be limited to 15% of such allocation. In the last month of the current financial year, pay...   READ MORE   Submit online quarterly performance report cards 1/15/2024 11:32:58 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Jan 15: Jammu and Kashmir government employees have to submit online performance ‘Report Card’ on quarterly basis on official portal. An official here on Monday said that in order to ensure evaluation of the efforts put forth by employees across different Government Departments, Organizations and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) etc, the Employee Performance Monitoring System (EPMS) was introduced in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and relevant instructions were issued in terms time to time with reference to the Government Order No. 174-JK (GAD) of 2022 issued on February 17, 2022. “This portal aims to systematically record accomplishments and task...   READ MORE   Indian Army’s patriotism source of inspiration: Prez Murmu 1/15/2024 11:32:08 PM New Delhi, Jan 15: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday greeted Army personnel on the 76th Army Day and said that their patriotism remains a great source of inspiration for all citizens. “In situations of conflict as well as peace, our valiant soldiers are ever ready to serve the nation in every way they can. Today, a grateful nation pays tribute to those who have laid down their lives for the motherland and salutes the spirit of the Indian Army! I offer my best wishes to all members of the A...   READ MORE   Soldiers’ pillars of strength: PM Modi 1/15/2024 11:30:48 PM NEW DELHI, Jan 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the unwavering commitment and sacrifices of Army personnel on the Army Day on Monday, and said they are pillars of strength and resilience. He said on X, “On Army Day, we honour the extraordinary courage, unwavering commitment and sacrifices of our Army personnel. Their relentless dedication in protecting our nation and upholding our sovereignty is a testament to their bravery. They are pillars of strength and resilience.” The Army ...   READ MORE   Home Minister Amit Shah bereaved 1/15/2024 11:30:24 PM Ahmedabad, Jan 15: Union Home Minister Amit Shah's elder sister died during treatment at a hospital in Mumbai on Monday, a BJP office-bearer said. Amit Shah has cancelled all his engagements in Gujarat following the demise of Rajeshwariben Shah, he said. Rajeshwariben was in her mid-60s. She was not keeping well for some time and undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mumbai, where she breathed her last in the early hours of Monday, the office-bearer said. "Following the death of his ailing sister, Shah has cancelled all his programs for the day. Rajeshwariben's remains have been brought at her residence here today morning and her last rites will be performed at Thaltej crematorium in...   READ MORE   Drug peddler’s property attached 1/15/2024 11:30:17 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Jan 15: Police on Monday attached property of a notorious drug peddler in Jammu Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Police said in a relentless effort to curb the menace of drug peddling, Kulgam Police attached property, a double storey residential house, measuring 625 Sq. Ft of a notorious drug peddler. The accused has been identified as Mashooq Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Khudwani Qaimoh, Kulgam, under section 68-F(2) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985. “The property was prima facie acquired from illicit trafficking in narcotic drug and psychotropic substances by the owner,”police said. Pertinently the said drug peddler is involved in...   READ MORE   Forces launch searches in Poonch 1/15/2024 11:30:10 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Jan 15: The security forces launched search operations in several villages in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Friday following reports of suspicious movement in the area, officials said on Monday. The search operations were undertaken in Sawjian areas of Mandi tehsil, they said, adding that sniffer dogs and aerial surveillance were used in it. Meanwhile, a search operation was underway in Krishnagati, Dharti, Dhara, Magnad and Jallas areas of Poonch to track down the terrorists, who had fired on a convoy of the Army vehicles on Friday, the officials said. The troops are using sniffer dogs and aerial surveillance to comb the area, which has dense fores...   READ MORE   JKBOSE releases date sheet for 10th to 12th standard 1/15/2024 11:30:02 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Jan 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Monday released the date sheet for annual regular examination of 10th to 12th standard in soft zones of the region. The examinations for 12th standard will commence from March-06. JKBOSE said that the exams of 10th standard in soft zones will commence from March-07. Similarly, JKBOSE said that the annual regular exams of 11th standard will commence from March-30....   READ MORE

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