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Over one million bogus beneficiaries removed from subsidized ration lists | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 31: Nearly one million ineligible individuals were found to be receiving subsidized rations from government depots in Jammu and Kashmir, as revealed during a meeting led by Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Minister Satish Sharma. Thanks to the integration of Aadhaar with the Public Distribution System (PDS) records, these ineligible beneficiaries have now been removed.
Chairing his first departmental review, Minister Sharma was briefed on the strides made toward transforming and streamlining the distribution system through reforms and technology. Rural Development Minister Javid Ahmad Dar was also in attendance, as well as Commissioner Secretary of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Zubair Ahmad, who provided an overview of the department's progress and new initiatives.
Over the past five years, Jammu and Kashmir has seen significant improvements in its PDS.
Through innovative reforms and technology-driven processes, the government has strengthened transparency, curbed leakages, and ensured that subsidized food supplies ... | |
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Can’t compromise even an inch on our borders: PM Modi | | | BHUJ, Oct 31:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India cannot compromise on even an inch of land on its borders, adding the people believe in the strength of its military for defending the country. Modi was addressing soldiers after celebrating Diwali with them in Kutch region of Gujarat.
“Today, Bharat cannot compromise on even an inch of its borders. That’s why our policies are aligned with the resolve of our armed forces,” Modi said.
“We trust the determination of ... | |
| | Disengagement process in certain areas complete: Rajnath Singh | | |
ITANAGAR, Oct 31:
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the disengagement process in certain areas along LAC was “almost complete” based on consensus achieved between India and China.
Unveiling a statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and inaugurating the Major Ralengnao ‘Bob’ Khating Museum of Valour at Tawang, Singh referred to the broad consensus achieved by India and China to restore the ground situation in certain areas along the LAC.
“India and China have been holding talks at both diplomatic and military levels to resolve the differences in some areas along the LAC. As a result of the talks, a broad consensus was developed on the basis of equal and mutual secu... | |
| | CM Omar Abdullah extends Diwali greetings | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 31: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the joyous occasion of Diwali. Taking to the microblogging site X, he shared: “Wishing everyone celebrating today a very happy Diwali.
May the light of all the lamps fill our lives with good health, happiness, and success.” He expressed his hope that the festival of lights would bring peace and prosperity to every household in the region.... | |
| | DSEK changes school timing | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 31: The Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Thursday ordered change in school timing for Kashmir division with effect from November-01. DSEK in a order said that the schools within Srinagar municipal limits shall have a school time of 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in all government and private schools.It also said that the educational institutes outside municipal limits of Srinagar and other areas of Kashmir province shall have timing of 10:30 am to 03:30 pm.
“All the concerned institutions must strictly adhere to order and instructions and any deviation in this regard will seriously,” it reads.... | |
| | GAD issues parking guidelines | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 31: In preparation for the upcoming Legislative Assembly session in the Union Territory of J&K, the General Administration Department has issued stringent guidelines regarding vehicle entry and parking at the Civil Secretariat and Assembly complex in Srinagar during the session.... | |
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