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| J&K youth fostering shared cultural identity for nation-building: LG Sinha | | Inaugurates Veshaw Literary Festival in Kulgam | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 16: "Youth of Jammu Kashmir are now deeply engaging with the country's history, values and aspirations," the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Thursday. He said youth are forging bond with diversity, heritage and fostering a shared cultural identity for nation-building. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing the inaugural function of Veshaw Literary Festival at Kulgam, through video conferencing.
The two-day lit fest is celebrating literature by bringing together writers, artists and readers to share and discuss books, new ideas and to promote a variety of creative and literary works.
"The lit fest will also explore the region's unique spirituality and cultural significance and provide a platform for women writers and young authors to share t... | |
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| Khurshid, Kullay emerge as key players on fourth seat of Rajya Sabha | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 16: The political spotlight in Jammu and Kashmir has shifted to two legislators — Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) MLA Khurshid Ahmed Sheikh and Independent MLA Shabir Ahmed Kullay — after People’s Conference chief and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone announced his decision to abstain from the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
Both Sheikh and Kullay now hold the decisive votes for the election of a candidate on the fourth Rajya Sabha seat under notification... | |
| | | | 21st century belongs to India: PM Modi | | ‘Country To Be Viksit Bharat By 2047’ | |  Early Times Report
KURNOOL (ANDHRA PRADESH), Oct 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the 21st century belongs to 140 crore Indians and that the country will become “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by 2047.
Hailing the country’s Make in India ecosystem, he said “we saw the might” of home made “things” in Operation Sindoor, the military offensive launched at crossborder terror launchpads in Pakistan, post the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
“By 2047, centenary year of ... | |
| | | | Create special jails for fugitives: Amit Shah | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Oct 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday suggested the creation of a special prison for fugitives in each state that meets international standards, and cancel the passports of those facing Interpol red notices to blunt their claims of mistreatment upon extradition and stop their free movement across borders.
Several fugitives, including Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, have raised the issue of “poor conditions” of Indian prisons to counter t... | |
| | | | Omar marks first year in power with revival of Darbar Move practice | | |  Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 16: In a major policy decision, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced the revival of the centuries-old Darbar Move — the biannual transfer of the Union Territory’s seat of governance between Jammu and Srinagar.
The 147-year-old practice, discontinued in 2021 by then Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha as part of administrative reforms and cost-cutting measures, is being reinstated following formal approval by the Cabine... | |
| | | | Leopard captured in Doda Town | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 16: Wildlife authorities on Thursday captured a leopard in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district while search continues in the area for the second, officials said.
The two big cats had been causing panic in the residential areas of Doda town for days, following which the wildlife department launched the operation to capture them and ensure public safety.
“We intensified the operation keeping public safety in mind. The team successfully captured one of the leopards today. Efforts are on to capture the other,” wildlife official Manohar Lal told reporters.
He said the captured leopard has been relocated to Kishtwar.
Meanwhile, authorities have urged people ... | |
| | | | Search Operation underway in Udhampur | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 16: Security forces launched a search operation in Udhampur district on Thursday after receiving information about suspicious movement in the area, officials said.
The operation was launched after locals reported some suspected persons entering a house in Kirchi village of Latti-Dudu area and fleeing with some cash.
The forces are on high alert and have urged people to share any details about suspicious movements in their areas.
Terrorist have been active for past several months in Dudu-Basantgarh area.... | |
| | | | 2 held with TRF posters in Magam | | | | Early Times Report
Budgam, Oct 16: Police on Thursday detained two persons during naka checking at Budran Magam and recovered several posters belonging to a banned organization, officials said.
A top police officer said that two persons were detained during naka checking at Budran Magam, and over 18 posters of the banned organization were recovered from their possession.
He said the duo has been identified as Muzamil Ahmad Bhat and Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar—both residents of Aripanthan Magam.
Meanwhile, a case has been registered and further investigation has been taken up. ... | |
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