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| RSS Chief to take feedback on J&K’s situation today | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: The Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Dr. Mohan Bhagwat will take feedback about the prevailing political and security situation in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir during a crucial meeting on Saturday morning.
The meeting will be held at Bharatiya Yog Sasthan in which workers from Jammu city, Kishtwar, Rajouri and Udhampur will participate.
Highly placed sources said that keeping in view prevailing security scenario in the border areas, workers from Rajouri have been called for in Saturday’s meeting.
“RSS and its affiliated organizations have taken very serious note of the selective killings of Hindus in Dhangri village of Rajouri district during the twin terror attacks on January 1 and January 2”, sources said and added that the situation of Rajouri will be discussed in the meeting.
During his stay, the Sarsanghchalak will get feedback about various projects initiated by the RSS in the Union Territory of J&K in the fields of village development, service (Sewa), public awareness, health, ecology, water conservatio... | |
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| Cong to announce ‘jumbo’ PCC to accommodate all factions | | 50 general secretaries, 25 vice-presidents likely to be appointed | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: Fourteen months after his appointment as president of the Jammu and Kashmir Congress Vikar Rasool Wani is going to announce a new PCC comprising nearly 200 office bearers.
Highly placed sources said that nearly 50 general secretaries, 25 vice presidents, four senior vice presidents, and other office bearers will be announced very soon.
“New PCC has been constituted by accommodating all senior leaders, factions, and groups of the party”, sources said and added that some ex-loyalists of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Ghulam Nabi Azad will be properly accommodated and rewarded for betraying their political mentor.
“Some of the ex-loyal... | |
| | | | It’s time to walk together: PM Modi | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Oct 13: Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said terrorism anywhere in the world and in any form is against humanity and asserted that it is time for peace and brotherhood and to move forward while walking together. He also said that conflicts and confrontations in any part of the world impact everyone and do not benefit anyone, as he called for the world to move forward with a human-centric approach.
Addressing the inaugural session of the ninth G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) here, he also said that we have to remove obstacles in the way of global trust.
Modi said this is the time for peace and brotherhood, and... | |
| | | | ‘EVMs have increased transparency, efficiency of poll process’ | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Oct 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said nearly 100 crore Indians will be eligible to vote in the Lok Sabha elections next year and asserted that the electronic voting machine has increased transparency and efficiency of the country’s electoral system.
Addressing the inaugural session of the ninth G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) here, he invited the delegates to visit India again next year to witness the “festival of democracy” (the next Lok Sabha elections due in 2024 summer).
He said the large voter turnout in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls shows the trust people have in the country’s parliamentary practices.
Over 67 per cent of the 91 crore elig... | |
| | | | SSP Chandan Kohli appointed as deputy secy in cabinet secretariat | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 13: Senior Superintendent of Police Jammu, Chandan Kohli has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the cabinet secretariat on deputation basis. “The competent authority has approved the appointment of Chandan Kohli, (IPS of AGMUT Cadre 2013) as Deputy Secretary in the Senior Executive Cadre of the Cabinet Secretariat on deputation basis,” read a communication issued by the Centre. ... | |
| | | | Delivery of justice to 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims started only after 2014: Amit Shah | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Oct 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said justice to the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots started being delivered only after the Narendra Modi government assumed office in 2014.
Addressing a programme of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee here, Shah said 300 cases related to the 1984 riots were reopened and compensation of Rs 5 lakh was given to the family of each of the victims after 2014.
“No one can forget the riots of 1984. No one was punished in those riots until the Modi government assumed office. Many inquiry commissions were formed but did not yield results. But Modi formed SIT, reopened 300 cases and started sending those who were... | |
| | | | Mentally unsound Pak man held on LoC | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: The Army detained one “mentally unsound” Pakistani national on Friday along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Alert army troops this morning detained one Pakistani national along the LoC,” official sources said.
They stated that he seems to be “mentally unsound” but all aspects are being looked into.
“We are investigating the matter,” he added. ... | |
| | | | Political leaders, others call on LG Sinha | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 13: Priya Sethi, former Minister called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan today and discussed the conservation of spiritual and cultural heritage of Jammu region.
Devender Singh Rana, former Legislator and senior BJP leader also called on the Lt Governor and apprised him of various issues of public importance.
A delegation of Jammu Kashmir Sharnarthi Action Committee led by its President Gurdev Singh submitted a memorandum of demands to the Lt Governor and sought his intervention in addressing the concerning issues of POJK Displaced Persons of 1947.
The Lt Governor assured the members of the delegation that their genuine demands and issu... | |
| | | | Weatherman predicts widespread to moderate rain, snow from today | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 13: Jammu and Kashmir is bracing for widespread intermittent light to moderate rain or snow, very likely over higher reaches, during the next four days from Saturday, officials said.
Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Friday predicted light to moderate rain or snow over higher reaches during the next 24 hours.
Widespread intermittent light to moderate rain or snow is very likely over the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir during the next four days from Saturday, the MeT office predicted.
The possibility of heavy snowfall at some places over higher reaches can’t be ruled out with a chance of 75 per cent during the period, the MeT office said.
It sa... | |
| | | | IAF chief emphasises on high operational preparedness | | | | Agencies
Guwahati, Oct 13: Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhuri has emphasised on the importance of maintaining high operational preparedness at all times, a defence release said on Friday.
Attending a two-day annual Eastern Air Command (EAC) Commanders Conference in Tezpur from October 12, the Air Marshal said operational readiness of all platforms, weapon systems and assets must be ensured.
He also stressed on the need for the root cause analysis of all accidents and incidents, improve maintenance practices to boost mission effectiveness, and focus on physical and cyber security at all times.
The Air Chief Marshal urged all commanders to continue with their effor... | |
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