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| Infighting intensifies in Cong on eve of Solanki’s visit | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 4: Intensified in the J&K unit of the Congress has intensified on the eve of the visit of the newly appointed AICC Incharge for J&K affairs of the Congress Party, Bharat Singh Solanki as some leaders are not happy with the venue selected by the party.
Although the party is already divided between Ghulam Hassan Mir and J&K PCC chief Vikar Rasool Wani groups, now Wani’s faction is also divided among different groups.
Highly placed sources said that a group that owes its allegiance to Vikar Rasool Wani is annoyed over giving importance to those who deserted the party earlier and later rejoined.
Sources said that “loyalist” leaders regretted that instead of taking all on the board, Vikar Rasool Wani is working only on the directions of a particular group.
As reported earlier, Solanki is reaching Jammu on January 5 to address a convention at Paloura on the outskirts of Jammu city.
As per PCC chief Vikar Rasool Wani, Solanki along with the newly appointed general secretary AICC, GA Mir will address the conventions of prominent workers of Jammu pr... | |
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| Articles 370 and 35A were obstacles for democratic governance : Vice-Prez | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 4: Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar lauded the collective role played by the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary in the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution, underscoring these provisions as ‘obstacles to democratic governance’.
What had been intended as a temporary provision of the Constitution had gone on to become detrimental to the nation, said the Vice-President, creating an ecosystem that had handicapped the people of the regi... | |
| | | | Overloaded passenger bus plying on Jammu, Poonch route evokes concern | | |  Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 4: In a worrying development, a passenger bus plying on the Jammu to Poonch route has been consistently packed beyond its capacity, causing concerns for safety.
Eyewitnesses said that overcrowded conditions, putting both commuters and others on the road at risk. Passengers have raised alarms about the lack of proper monitoring and enforcement of safety rules. Authorities are now urged to take immediate action to ensure buses adhere to safety guide... | |
| | | | J&K Govt announces special leave for employees | | Guru Govind Singh’s birth anniversary | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 4: The Jammu and Kashmir government Thursday announced special casual leave for employees who desire to avail holiday on Guru Govind Singh’s birth anniversary on Friday. According to an order, sanction was accorded to the grant of one day Special Casual Leave in favour of employees who desire to avail holiday on account of Guru Govind Singh’s birthday tomorrow ... | |
| | | | Injured Kalu Ram’s family living under fear | | |  Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 4: On December 24th, at 7:00 am, Kalu Ram from Ratichapri faced a terrifying attack. Two unknown people attacked him with a "toka," and injured him. During the attack, Kalu Ram lost his two fingers.
Kalu Ram is the only one earning for his family, which includes his wife and four children. Now, they live in constant fear because of the threat. They are even scared to send their children to the school.
The police, led by SHO Kanachak, are lookin... | |
| | | | Yusmarg sans ATMs, mobile network, internet | | |  Early Times Report
Yusmarg, Jan 4: Yusmarg, a famed health resort in central Kashmir is devoid of ATMs, mobile networks, and even basic internet connectivity.
This lack of infrastructure, coupled with the recent closure of tourist huts, has sparked outrage among local traders, who on Thursday staged a protest to highlight their plight.
“Transactions remain frustratingly cash-based, with no ATMs. Mobile networks become patchy at best, leaving visitors disconnected from the outside world. Th... | |
| | | | LG calls upon educational institutions to adopt innovative approach | | Addresses 8th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Jammu | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the 8th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Jammu at Baba Jitto Auditorium, today.
A total of 590 students including 347 female students were awarded degrees in various subjects.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor congratulated the graduating students, teachers and staff of the SKUAST Jammu and all those researchers, innovators, who are contributing in building the University into a centre of excellence for Agricultural ... | |
| | | | Govt extends winter vacations for Jammu schools | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 4: The Government today extended the winter vacations for Jammu Summer Zone Schools by two days
“The winter vacations are hereby extended upto 6th of January, 2024, in respect of all Government/Private recognized Schools, falling in Summer Zone of Jammu Division, in view of inclement weather conditions.
Any default on part of the Head of the Schools/Teaching staff in observance of the above schedule shall attract action under Rules,’ an order issued by Director School Education Jammu. ... | |
| | | | Narco-terror case: SIA attaches properties of 2 accused | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 4: The State Investigation Agency on Thursday attached properties of two people in Pulwama and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir in a narco-terror case, officials said here.
The SIA executed the attachment orders issued by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court, Srinagar, against Abdul Rashid Bhat, a resident of Larkipora in the Pulwama district’s Awantipora, as he is absconding, the officials said.
They said land measuring nearly 5,500 square feet, Bhat’s share in the joint property, was attached by the SIA.
In a similar action, SIA sleuths attached five kanals of land belonging to accused Abdul Rashid Mir at Amarngarh in Sopore area of ... | |
| | | | Slight respite from severe cold conditions in Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 4: Kashmir got some respite from intense cold wave conditions as the minimum temperature rose slightly across the valley, officials said here on Thursday.
As the minimum stayed several degrees below freezing point several waterbodies, including Dal Lake, froze overnight. A thin layer of ice had formed over the surface of Dal Lake as Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.8 degrees Celsius last night,
officials said. The residents of the Lake, who live in the houseboats, had a tough time breaking the ice layer while roving their boats towards the banks. Water supply pipes have frozen in many areas of Kashmir due to extreme cold wave con... | |
| | | | Combing operation underway in south Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 4: A combing operation in south Kashmir's Kulgam district is underway to trace the militants who exchanged fire briefly with joint forces on Wednesday evening. The militants and joint forces exchanged fire on Wednesday evening at village Hadigam Kulgam when joint teams of forces launched an operation in the area following an input about militant presence.
"After the initial contact, there has been no fresh firing in the area," a security officer said, adding the cordon remained intact throughout the night.
The officer said the combing operation resumed this morning which is still underway.
A police spokesman on Wednesday evening said that an encounter ... | |
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