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| Parliament to take final decision on UCC, Waqf issues: CM Omar Abdullah | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said it is Parliament which will take a final call on the Uniform Civil Code and the Waqf (amendment) bill.
Uttarakhand on Monday became the first state to implement UCC with the ruling BJP fulfilling a major commitment made ahead of the 2022 assembly polls, while the Joint Parliamentary Committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill adopted all amendments proposed by the ruling BJP-led NDA members and negated every change moved by opposition members.
“Let them do what they want to do till a law is enacted for the country. Finally, it is Parliament which will decide on this and not the individual UTs or States,” Abdullah told reporters here, reacting to the implementation of the UCC in Uttar... | |
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| Despite Cong’s provocation, NC rules out confrontation with Centre on Statehood | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 27: Despite the Congress party's repeated criticism of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre for not restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, the National Conference on Monday clarified that it does not see any need for confrontation with the Union Government over the issue.
Senior National Conference leader and MLA from Hazaratbal, Salman Ali Sagar, expressed optimism about the restoration of statehood, stating that it is a matter of process rather than immediate orders.
Speaking to reporters, Sagar said, “National Conference remains confident that the Government of India, particularly the Prime Minister and the Home Minister, understand the importance... | |
| | | | Elections to 4 J&K Rajya Sabha seats likely after nomination of 5 MLAs | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 27: Even as former Chief Minister and National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah has expressed his anger against the inordinate delay in conducting elections to the four Rajya Sabha seats, elections for these four seats of the Upper House of Parliament would be held after the nomination of five MLAs.
As there is no deadline for conducting elections for four vacant Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP leadership would conduct elections only after nominating five MLAs.
Secondly, bye-elections to two vacant Assembly seats would be held before April 21 because newly elected MLAs took oath on October 21, 2024. As per the provision, bye-elect... | |
| | | | Amit Shah takes dip at Sangam, family performs rituals | | Maha Kumbh | |  Agencies
MAHAKUMBH NAGAR (UP), Jan 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a dip at the Triveni Sangam here on Monday and described the Maha Kumbh as a unique symbol of the Sanatan culture’s philosophy, which is rooted in harmony.
Shah took the dip around 1 pm, performed “jal aachman” (sipping of holy water) and offered water to the Sun, besides performing other rituals under the guidance of top seers.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who, along with the seers, entered the holy w... | |
| | | | 4 soldiers injured in Poonch accident | | | | Early Times Report
Poonch/Jammu, Jan 27: Four army personnel were injured after their vehicle skidded off the road and overturned into a ditch in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.
The accident took place at Gantar Morh in Sawjian area when the troops were returning to their camp after patrolling, the officials said. Local volunteers immediately swung into action and evacuated the injured personnel to hospital... | |
| | | | J&K employees get 3 % DA hike | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners, raising it to 53% of Basic Pay or
Basic Pension.
The new rates will be effective from July 1, 2024, and mark a hike from the previous rate of 50%.
The decision, outlined in two official orders issued by the Finance Department, fulfills a long-standing demand of employees and pensioners. Under the revised pay structure based on the 7th Pay Commission, “Basic Pay” refers to the salary drawn in the prescribed Pay Matrix level, excluding special pay and other allowances.
Arrears for the increased DA, covering the period from July 2024... | |
| | | | Badhaal: Situation normalising, no fresh cases in last 5 days | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 27: The situation in the Badhaal area of Rajouri appears to be stabilizing, with no new cases reported in the last five days. However, authorities are still working to confirm the cause behind the 17 mysterious deaths that occurred in the village over the past two months.
Officials said that three siblings who were undergoing treatment at GMC Jammu and SMGS Srinagar have recovered and were discharged. These individuals have been shifted back to Rajouri, where t... | |
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