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| Maharashtra impact: NC likely to reassess alliance with ‘weak’ Cong | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 23: The Maharashtra Assembly election results have sent ripples across the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), where the Congress party’s weakening position is expected to reshape the dynamics of its alliance with the National Conference (NC).
With the Congress struggling to hold its ground after a dismal performance in Maharashtra, political analysts believe the NC may reconsider the significance it places on its partnership with the party in J&K.
It is believed that the NC will try to get rid of the “non-performing liability” Congress in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Congress, already grappling with internal divisions and leadership challenges at the national level, faced another blow in Maharashtra, where it failed to make any significant electoral gains. This weakening of the Congress’s stature is expected to have ramifications beyond the state, particularly in regions like J&K, where the party is part of a delicate alliance with the NC. The NC, led by Omar Abdullah, has traditionally shared a pragmatic relationship with the Congress, oft... | |
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| Amit Shah thanks people | | |  New Delhi, Nov 23: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday expressed gratitude to the people of Maharashtra for the “historic victory” of the Mahayuti alliance in the state polls and said that by giving such a huge mandate to the NDA, people have shut shops of “fake well-wishers of the Constitution”.
Shah also thanked the people of Jharkhand for blessing the BJP with the highest percentage of votes.
“Jai Maharashtra! Heartfelt gratitude to the people of Maharashtra for this historic mandate... | |
| | | | Debate intensifies over reservation quota | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 23: With the formation of a Cabinet Sub-Committee by the Cabinet on Friday, the issue of reservation has sparked a heated debate as the reservation quota in the Union Territory edges close to 60 percent, raising questions about the fairness, inclusivity, and sustainability of the existing policy framework.
The contentious matter has become a focal point in political and social discourse, with various communities voicing their opinions on the allocation and expansion of quotas.
Currently, Jammu and Kashmir provides reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Pahari-speaking people, and several other categorie... | |
| | | | Strike against ropeway project continues | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 23: Hundreds of pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district faced hardships as a 72-hour strike by local stakeholders against a proposed ropeway project entered the second day on Saturday. The strike by shopkeepers, and pony and palanquin owners started on Friday amid apprehension that the ropeway project would render them jobless, officials said.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board recently de... | |
| | | | Visit J&K to witness breathtaking charm firsthand: CM Omar Abdullah | | Inaugurates J&K Day at India International Trade Fair | |  NEW DELHI, Nov 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the J&K Day Celebration Event of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
The Jammu and Kashmir Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024 witnessed a vibrant celebration of Jammu and Kashmir Day with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah invited to the event as the Chief Guest.
J&K Day Celebration event was also attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, ... | |
| | | | BIS JKBO shines at National Agricultural Summit | | Bags prestigious Prashansha Award for promoting standards, raising awareness about quality | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 23: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO) made a remarkable impact at the 3-day National Agricultural Summit 2024, held at SKUAST Chatha here.
The BIS showcased its commitment to quality and standardization through four informative stalls, drawing significant attention from students, academicians, farmers, and the general public.
A key highlight of the event was the active participation of over 450 students from 14 Standar... | |
| | | | Kashmir higher reaches receive snowfall | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 23: Some places in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Saturday, with the Met office forecasting a spell of wet weather in the Valley amid an increase in the minimum temperature, officials said.
The tourist resort town of Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district and the upper areas of Gulmarg received light snow, the officials said.
They said there were reports of light snowfall at some other areas in the higher reaches, includi... | |
| | | | Drug peddler’s property attached | | |  Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, Nov 23: Continuing its action against drug peddlers in Jammu and Kashmir, Baramulla Police attached multiple properties (double storied residential houses at Chowadhi Jammu and Trikanjan Boniyar, Tipper, Trailer, and a four-wheeler) worth Rs 1.72 Crore, said police in a statement on Saturday.
The properties belong to a notorious drug peddler Rafiq Ahmad Khan @ Rafi Rafa son of Gh Hassan resident of Trikanjan Boniyar, district Baramulla.
The action was taken u... | |
| | | | 7 injured in Katra accident | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 23: At least seven people were injured in a road accident at Myari bridge in Katra area of J-K’s Udhampur district on Saturday, reports said.
Quoting officials, that a bus bearing registration number JK-02BB- 2577 on its way from Katra towards Jammu turned turtle at Myari bridge resulting injuries to seven people.
All the injured were immediately shifted to CHC Katra for treatment.
The injured persons have been identified as Darshana Devi wife of Bansi lal (4... | |
| | | | Decision on winter vacation after exams | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 23: Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Saturday said that it will take a call on winter vacation after the culmination of annual exams of classes 1st to 9th.
Speaking with reporters, director school education Kashmir Tassaduq Hussain Mir, said that the first priority for the government will be to conduct free and smooth examinations starting from coming Monday under the uniform date sheet for all classes upto 9th standard.
He said that the governme... | |
| | | | Terrorist hideout busted | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 23: Security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday and recovered incriminating material, police said.
They said acting in continuity of credible leads generated during the investigation of a case registered this year in Police Station
Magam, a joint operation was launched in the forests adjoining village Malwa, jurisdiction of Police Station Kunzer by Baramulla Police, Budgam Police and Army’s 62 Rashtriya... | |
| | | | OGW detained under PSA | | |  Early Times Report
Rajouri, Nov 23: In order to curb the Anti National and criminal activities in district Rajouri, Police have detained and lodged in jail an Over Ground Worker under PSA.
The accused identified as Abdul Qayoom @Punjabi S/O Sher Mohd. R/O Jajote Kandu, Tehsil Qila Darhal, District Rajouri was in volved in multiple anti-national and criminal cases that are registered against him at Police Station Nowshera of district Rajouri.
His anti-national and criminal activities have p... | |
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