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| Mirwaiz's appearance before JPC: Landmark moment in J&K’s political history | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 24: The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a significant development as Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the prominent separatist leader and head of the Hurriyat Conference, appeared before the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Board.
This moment is being hailed as a historic milestone, symbolizing a shift in the separatist leadership’s approach toward India’s democratic institutions and processes.
For decades, separatist leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have been vocal in their criticism of Indian democracy, often portraying it as “illegitimate”.
The appearance of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq before a parliamentary committee, however, marks the first time a separatist leader has engaged directly with an Indian constitutional body. This significant ge... | |
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| Now PoJK refugees demand ST status like Paharis | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 24: The ongoing debate over reservation policies in Jammu and Kashmir has taken a new turn as refugees from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) have raised their voices, demanding inclusion in the ethnic Pahari tribe and full recognition under the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
This demand has reignited conversations about fairness, equity, and the challenges faced by the displaced community over the past seven decades.
As all PoJK refugees are Pahari-speaking, they demanded that the community should be treated on par with ethnic Pahari tribe.
In their appeal to the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir,... | |
| | | | Properties of 11 PoJK-based terrorists attached in Kishtwar | | | |
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, Jan 24: In a significant blow to terror networks operating in Jammu and Kashmir, the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of J&K Police has attached properties worth crores belonging to 11 Pakistan-based terror commanders in the Kishtwar district.
This operation is seen as a crucial step in the state’s ongoing fight against terrorism and attempts to revive insurgency in the Chenab Valley region.
The crackdown, led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Javed Iqbal and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Vishal Sharma, targeted individuals believed to be involved in orchestrating terror activities aimed at destabilizing the region. According to intellig... | |
| | | | Specially designed Vande Bharat Express arrives in Jammu | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 24: The Jammu railway station on Friday echoed with a unique announcement which said “Yatrigan kripya dhyan dein, Vande Bharat train sankhya 244027 Kashmir jane ke liye platform number ek par khadi hai”.
Locals and several passengers waiting for other trains at the station became ecstatic, shouting slogans of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”. Many among them rushed to platform number one soon after the arrival of the special Vande Bharat train which will run from Katra ... | |
| | | | 190 achievers from J&K, Ladakh to witness R-Day celebrations as special guests | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 24: Around 120 achievers from Jammu and Kashmir and 70 from Ladakh have been invited as special guests to be a part of the 76th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
According to the details these achievers have been drawn from various fields of life and include students, artisans, best performing PM-Vishwakarma Yojana beneficiaries, beneficiaries of PM Surya Ghar Yojana, construction workers, residents of Vibrant Villages and best performing Water Warriors among others.
“Each of these invitees represents a story of courage and determination and serves as an embodiment of the spirit of contributing towards the cause of nation buil... | |
| | | | Multi-tier security arrangements in place for R-Day functions: IGP Birdi | | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 24: Multi-tier security arrangements, including drones and spotters, are in place to ensure a smooth conduct of the Republic-Day functions in Kashmir, the valley’s top cop, V K Birdi, said here on Friday. “Proper and secure arrangements have been made for those who want to participate in the function,” the inspector general of police (IGP) told reporters after a full dress rehearsal at the Bakshi Stadium, the venue of the main Republic-Day function in the ... | |
| | | | Crime Branch books teacher, former PHC employee | | Fake Qualification Certificates | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 24: Crime Branch (CB) has booked a Teacher and an Ex-PHE employee for getting government jobs by using fake qualification certificates.
In a statement here a CB spokesman said, “ A written complaint was received in Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu from complainant namely Sonu Kumar S/o Durga Dass R/o Kurlian Tehsil Kalakote, District Rajouri alleging therein that one Gulzar Hussain S/o Mohammad Abdullah R/o Dhalyote, Tehsil Kalakote in District Rajouri got appointed a... | |
| | | | ADG BSF reviews security along IB | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 24: Additional Director General of the BSF Satish S Khandare reviewed the security situation and troop deployment along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said on Friday
During the visit, he also discussed operational aspects with field commanders and interacted with troops.
The BSF officer’s visit to the border areas comes ahead of Republic Day celebrations across the union territory. ... | |
| | | | Kashmir reels under cold conditions | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 24: The minimum temperature dropped in Kashmir on Friday as cold conditions tightened their grip on the valley, with the Meteorological Department predicting mostly dry weather until the end of the month, officials said.
The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 3.3 degrees Celsius on Thursday night, down from the previous night’s minus 2 degrees Celsius, according to the meteorological department.
Pahalgam, one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath Yatra in south Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 7 degrees Celsius, down from minus 5.6 degrees Celsius the night before.
The tourist resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir, known for skiing,... | |
| | | | Fire damages CRPF barrack | | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 24: A fire broke out in a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Barrack in Srinagar causing damage to the bedding and clothes, officials said.
The Fire and Emergency Service officials said that fire broke out during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday in the CRPF barrack at the Indoor Stadium was brought under control with the prompt action by the fire fighters.
However, some bedding and clothes of the force men were damaged in the fire incident.... | |
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