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| No reason to stay: Cong leaders question alliance with NC | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress is witnessing growing internal discontent over its alliance with the National Conference (NC), with several party leaders advocating for an end to the coalition.
The dissatisfaction surfaced prominently during recent in-house meetings, where the majority of Congress leaders expressed their concerns over the partnership. The issue gained further traction when former J&K Congress Committee chief and ex-minister Vikar Rasool Wani publicly called for the party to sever ties with the NC.
Wani, who contested and lost the Banihal Assembly seat in the 2024 elections following a “friendly contest” with the NC, has openly criticized the alliance.
He claimed that the NC leadership has repeatedly humiliated the Congress on various fronts, including disputes over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the leadership within the INDIA alliance, a coalition of opposition parties at the national level.
Highlighting the betrayal during the Assembly elections, Wani alleged that the NC had undermined the Congress by fielding can... | |
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| Congress plans to make six leaders “scapegoats” to protect Tara Chand | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 16: Although the recommendations of the Fact-Finding Panel have yet to be made public by Congress leadership, the party issued show-cause notices to six leaders for working against former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand on the Chhamb assembly segment.
Show-cause notices have been issued to Mohal Lal Bhagat, ex-block president, Kuldeep Raj Sharma, ex-constituency incharge, Om Parkash, Master Des Raj Bhagat, Sardar Manjit Singh, and Rahul Tandon.
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| | | | Jammu: American Oncology Institute ‘exploiting’ poor, allege patients | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 16: The American Oncology Institute, operating within a private hospital in Jammu, has come under severe criticism for allegedly exploiting underprivileged patients. Promises of free treatment under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat scheme have reportedly turned into a nightmare for many.
According to allegations, the Institute initially lures poor patients by assuring them that all treatment expenses will be covered under the Ayushman Card, a government initiative aimed at providing free healthcare to economically weaker sections. However, within three to four days of admission, patients are allegedly informed that their cases do not qualify for the sc... | |
| | | | PM Modi’s stellar start to 2025: Transforming vision into reality in just 15 days | | |  New Delhi, Jan 16:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun 2025 with a flurry of transformative initiatives, demonstrating his vision for a progressive, self-reliant, and united India. From advancing infrastructure and scientific research to empowering youth and celebrating India’s cultural diversity, his leadership has set the tone for a remarkable year ahead.
The year began with a strong focus on the welfare of farmers during the first Cabinet meeting of 2025. The government ap... | |
| | | | Toxins found in samples, Police form SIT for investigation | | Deaths In Rajouri | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 16: The Govt has been closely monitoring the situation in village Budhal, Rajouri, where an unexplained illness has claimed 14 lives. One child admitted in SMGS hospital is critical.
Investigations, and samples empirically indicate that the incidents are not due to a communicable disease of bacterial or viral origin and that there is no public health angle. Pertinently all samples have tested negative for any viral or bacteriological etiology. The tests were c... | |
| | | | Committed to strengthen JKRLM’s Umeed programme: CM Omar | | Addresses Lakhpati Didi sammelan, lauds efforts of women entrepreneurs | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to the Umeed Programme, promising to take all necessary steps, provide the required funds and simplify procedures to ensure its continued growth and success.
The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ organized by the J&K Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) working under the aegis of Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj at the Co... | |
| | | | Govt gives nod to setting up of 8th Pay Commission | | |  NEW DELHI, Jan 16:
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In a major decision, the Government on Thursday decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of Central Government employees and allowances of pensioners.
The decision to set up the 8th Pay Commission was taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
The term of the 7th Pay Commission will end in 2026.
“Prime Minister has approved 8th Central Pay Commission for Central Government Employees,” the Minister said. Th... | |
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