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| Maulana emerges as indoctrination mastermind, agencies launch hunt for radical preachers | | Red Fort Blast | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 24: In a dramatic escalation of the November 10 Delhi blast investigation, intelligence agencies have begun a massive nationwide sweep to identify religious preachers who have been infiltrating premier professional institutions to indoctrinate impressionable students. This crackdown follows explosive findings that the doctors allegedly behind the deadly car bomb near Red Fort had been systematically radicalised over the past five years.
Top intelligence officials have zeroed in on Maulana Irfan Ahmed, a Shopian-based preacher with suspected direct links to Pakistan-backed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed, accusing him of masterminding the indoctrination of highly educated young doctors—turning them into what one officer described as “cold-blooded, ideologically programmed killing machines.”
According to investigators, after irrefutable evidence established Maulana Irfan’s role in brainwashing the medical professionals, central agencies launched a sweeping, covert operation to track down similar “travelling preachers” who have been frequenting univer... | |
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| LG Sinha reviews training programmes at JKP’s Commando Training Centre | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Commando Training Centre (CTC) of Jammu Kashmir Police at Sunjwan, Jammu.
The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the training programme on various specialized modules and other activities conducted during the training courses. He was briefed on the operational preparedness, specialised counter-terror and tactical training to the trainees.
The Lieutenant Governor also interacted with the J&K Police personnel u... | |
| | | | Union Minister Reddy congratulates J&K for joining 'mineral action' map | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 24: Asserting that states across the country have “risen above political differences” and are collectively working towards empowering the youth, Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Monday congratulated Jammu and Kashmir for joining the mineral action map.
The Union Minister and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the e-Auction of Limestone Blocks during a dedicated launch programme and roadshow held in the winter capital.
While ad... | |
| | | | Centre explores safeguards for Ladakh; Article 371, selective Sixth Schedule provisions under study | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 24: Even as agitating groups from Ladakh have submitted a detailed 29-page memorandum to New Delhi, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is now reportedly examining a fresh set of constitutional safeguards for the Union Territory. The proposal under consideration blends key elements of Article 371 with selective provisions of the Sixth Schedule, in what officials describe as an attempt to craft a “region-specific protective mechanism” for Ladakh.
The renewed init... | |
| | | | CM Omar advocates collaboration of Industries with NSE | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 24: In a significant step toward strengthening the financial ecosystem for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Jammu and Kashmir, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was today signed between Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of J&K, and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhar... | |
| | | | ‘No proposal to hike electricity tariff in J&K’ | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 24: There is no proposal to hike electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, junking reports of imposition of a 20 per cent surcharge on the base power tariff for consumption during designated peak hours in the Valley.
“No electricity hike is proposed, and I do not know where this rumour started,” Abdullah told reporters on the sidelines of a function here.
Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, Abdullah and his deputy Surinder Choudhary launched the first-ever auction of seven limestone mineral blocks in Anantnag, Rajouri and Poonch district here, a significant step in advancing the mining reforms introdu... | |
| | | | PM Modi to hoist sacred flag atop Ram Temple in Ayodhya | | |  Early Times Report
Lucknow, Nov 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday and ceremonially hoist a saffron flag atop the temple’s pinnacle. All preparations for this historic occasion have been completed. On Monday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted an on-site review to ensure seamless planning and arrangements.
During his visit, the Prime Minister will first greet the people of Ayodhya and then proceed to the temple. At around ... | |
| | | | NIA Court forfeits JeM hideout linked to 2019 Pulwama terror attack | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 24: In a decisive strike against terror logistics, the Designated Special Court under the NIA Act, Jammu, has ordered forfeiture of a residential house at Hakripora, Tehsil Kakpora, Pulwama, holding that the premises were used as a hideout and planning base by Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) operatives behind the February 14, 2019 Pulwama VBIED attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel. The court declared the property “proceeds of terrorism” under Sections 25–26 of the UAPA ... | |
| | | | 12 Govt employees found absent | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, Nov 24: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, on Monday carried out surprise inspections at multiple government offices in the district, during which several employees were found absent from duty, officials said.
An official said that during the inspection, 12 employees were found absent without any prior authorization, prompting the Deputy Commissioner to take immediate action. The DC ordered deduction of one day’s salary of all the absent officials and directed strict disciplinary proceedings against them for negligence of duty.
He further instructed all department heads to ensure punctuality and maintain proper attendance records, emphasizing that... | |
| | | | Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd CJI | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Nov 24: Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts, including on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and Bihar electoral rolls revision, took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday.
He succeeds Justice B R Gavai.
President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Justice Kant at a brief ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
He took the oath in Hindi in the name of God.
Justice Kant was appoin... | |
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