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| BJP set for major overhaul, Sat Sharma to appoint new team very soon | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 21: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing for a comprehensive revamp of its Jammu and Kashmir unit following the conclusion of the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.
With an eye on strengthening its organizational framework in the politically sensitive region ahead of the Panchayat elections, the party is gearing up for a major reshuffle under the leadership of its newly appointed state president, Sat Sharma.
Sat Sharma, a seasoned BJP leader and former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Jammu West and ex-minister, took over the reins of the J&K unit with the mandate to energize the cadre and enhance the party’s grassroots connect.
Known for his organizational acumen and people-centric approach, Sharma’s leadership comes... | |
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| CM visits Poonch to take cognisance of ground realities | | |  Early Times Report
POONCH/JAMMU, Nov 21: In an outreach programme to study ground realities in the border region, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday visited Poonch along with his cabinet ministers and said the elected government has been making efforts to assess ground realities on the development front post elections.
Abdullah said discussions were held with officials and they have been instructed to address any shortcomings related to development work.
“Today, ou... | |
| | | | In 3 yrs J&K records 1700 suicide bids | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 21: The data collected by the NCRB has revealed that Jammu and Kashmir has recorded over 1,700 suicide attempt cases during the past three years.
On an average two people attempt a suicide everyday across J&K and bids seem to be increasing with each passing day.
A Srinagar based news agency quoting experts said that more than 70% of suicide attempts involve individuals suffering from depression. “The actual rate is likely higher due to underreporting, as social stigma often prevents families from coming forward. Parental and peer pressure are significant contributors to suicide attempts, particularly among the youth,” said an expert.
He was of the opin... | |
| | | | Hope Centre will investigate allegations against Adani group: Dr Farooq | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 21: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said the Centre should take the allegations against the Adani group seriously and investigate the matter thoroughly.
The former chief minister said while he does not have much information about the issue related to the Adani group, there have been allegations of wrong doing earlier as well.
“If it has happened, it needs to be investigated,” he said.
“There is a demand for JPC. I hope the Central... | |
| | | | Crime Branch files chargesheet against 13 former officers | | Jammu Ration ScaM | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 21: Crime Branch has filed charge-sheet against thirteen former officers including the then nine Assistant Directors (ADs), two Chief Account Officers (CAOs), and two Tehsil Supply Officers (TSOs) in major ration scam case of Jammu rural in which huge BPL/AAY ration weighing 4,39,503 . 21 qtls. worth rupees 19.20 crores was misappropriated during the year 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2006.
The FIR was lodged with Crime Branch by the department of CA&PD in pursu... | |
| | | | Jammu petrol pumps declare ‘no fuel for minors’, DSE issues circular | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 21: In a bid to ensure the safety of underage children, petrol pumps in Jammu have put up posters declaring “no fuel for vehicles driven by minors”.
The Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of School Education (DSE) has also issued a circular prohibiting minor students from driving motor vehicles, including two-wheelers and four-wheelers, to school.
The poster, first displayed at petrol pumps in the Gandhi Nagar area on the Jammu-Pathankot highway reads, “No fuel for... | |
| | | | NIA raids multiple locations in Jammu | | Terrorist infiltration cases | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 21: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at several locations across the Jammu region, including Reasi, Udhampur and Ramban, in connection with its probe into terrorist infiltration cases, official sources said.
The searches are being conducted following the registration of cases involving the infiltration of Pakistani terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir, they said, adding that raids are underway at nine places in the division.
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| | | | Samba man detained under PSA | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 21: A man named in several criminal cases was detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Thursday, police said.
The accused, Alam Din alias Allu from Manohar Gopala village, has been lodged at the Kathua district jail following an order issued by the district magistrate of Samba, police said.
Allu has been named in several criminal cases registered at various police stations across Samba and Udhampur district... | |
| | | | Kashmir parts freeze | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 21: Most places in Kashmir reeled under sub-zero night temperature as the winter chill gripped the Valley due to the recent snowfall in the higher reaches, officials said on Thursday.
Srinagar and other places in Kashmir experienced sub-zero minimum temperature for the second straight night as the mercury settled below the freezing point, officials said.
Many areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir experienced snowfall last week, resulting in the cold condit... | |
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