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| Govt announces compensation, jobs to NoKs of 3 civilians killed | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 23: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday announced compensation and jobs to the kin of the three civilians who were found dead near the site of an anti-terrorist operation in Poonch district.
Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have alleged that the three men, who were found dead under mysterious circumstances on Friday, were among the people picked up by the Army for questioning in connection with the killing of five soldiers in a terrorist ambush in the district on Thursday.
In a post on X, the Information and PR department of the Union Territory said, “The death of three civilians was reported yesterday in Baffliaz of Poonch District. The... | |
| | | | Will extend full cooperation in probe: Army | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 23: The Army is committed to extending full support and cooperation in the conduct of investigation into the death of three civilians during an operation to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead, the force said on Saturday.
The three men, aged between 27 and 42, were found dead under “mysterious circumstances” on Friday.
Their relatives and political leaders, however, alleged that they were among the eight people picked up by the Army for questioning in connection with Thursday’s ambush.
In a post on X, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army said, “Sear... | |
| | | | Mobile internet suspended amid massive anti-terrorist operation | | |  Early Times Report
POONCH/RAJOURI, Dec 23: Mobile Internet services were suspended in Poonch and Rajouri districts early Saturday as security forces continued their massive search operation to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead, officials said.
The suspension of the mobile Internet services in the twin border districts followed mysterious death of three persons after being allegedly picked up by the Army for questioning, and wide... | |
| | | | Infiltration bid foiled in Akhnoor, terrorist killed | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 23: Security Forces have foiled a major infiltration bid and neutralised one terrorist along the International Border in Akhnoor belt here. Official sources said own troops, on seeing a group of heavily armed terrorists trying to cross over on this side from across the border, fired at them in the Khour sector of Akhnoor.
One of the terrorists was hit by a gunshot, and he fell down, they said.
"The body of the neutralised terrorist has been dragged back by others," said an official. He said troops are on high alert and maintaining close vigil along the International Border. ... | |
| | | | If elected to power, J&K will prosper: Azad | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 23: Former Chief Minister and Democratic Progressive Azad Party chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday vowed to restore the Roshni Scheme in its original form, land and job protection for the larger benefits of people once he is coming to power in Jammu and Kashmir.
Azad said that all those anti people laws would be revoked which would hamper the growth of the people of the UT. "My priority is to get back the Roshni Scheme since it was largely benefiting people.... | |
| | | | Doda: 2 civilian workers die in Army Camp fire | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 23: Two civilian workers were charred to death in a fire inside an Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Saturday, police said.
Parshotam (55) of Samba and Som Raj (45) of Kathua were running a tailor shop in the Arnoda Gatt Army camp and were caught in the fire caused due to some snag in a kerosene heater, a police official said.
The fire was reported at around 2.30 am, the official said, adding that the charred bodies of both the workers were recovered from the scene and are being handed over to their next of kin for last rites. ... | |
| | | | Power shut down in Jammu areas today | | | |
Early times Report
JAMMU, Dec 23: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Phinter, Billawar, Mandli, Parnalla, Baddu, Jagti Town, Nagrota, IIT Jagti, IIM Jagti, Martha, Nagrota, Basohli, Mahanpur, Saman Jandrota, Bhoond, Duggan, Sandher Bani, Sewa, Mashka, Chalog, Panjtirthi, Kachi Chawni, Tange Wali Gali, PHE, Bari Brahmana Town, Industrial area, Jhakh, Narbada, Vijaypur, Kathua City, Housing Colony, Janglote, Changran, Hatli Village, Nagri, Saidpur, Palli, Barwal, Airwan, Jarmal, Taraf Pajwal, Kerian, Basantpur, Dhanna, Their Lakhanpur, Jandore, Excise Lakhanpur, Main Bazar, Parliwand, Bhagthali, Taraf Sanjhi, Jarai, CTM, Nitfab, Sicop, Indust... | |
| | | | Man secured admission in BUMS course, Govt job on fake class 12th marks card | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 23: Special Crime Wing (Crime Branch) Srinagar on Saturday produced charge sheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Ganderbal against an accused for getting admission in BUMS course on fake documents and then securing a government job also.
According to the details available with Early Times the Crime Branch wing produced charge sheet of case FIR No. 17/2023 before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Ganderbal against the accused namely Shahid-ul-Islam son of Ghulam Nabi Mir of Prang, Kangan, Ganderbal for his involvement in commission of offences punishable under section 420,465,468,471,201 RPC.
"The accused person had used fake/forged 10+2 certi... | |
| | | | Indian Navy, Coast Guard vessels hit by suspected drone attack | | | | New Delhi, Dec 23: The Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard vessels are moving towards a merchant vessel, MV Chem Pluto, in the Arabian Sea, which caught fire after a suspected drone attack.
The merchant vessel was reported to be present at 217 nautical miles off Porbandar coast on Saturday, defence officials said.
Taking swift action, the Indian Coast Guard Ship ICGS Vikram, deployed on patrol of the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone started moving towards the merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto in distress.
The Indian Navy warships in the vicinity are also moving towards the distressed vessel with around 20 Indian crew members who are all reported to be safe.
According to defence officials, the ... | |
| | | | India records 752 new Covid cases, 4 deaths | | | | New Delhi, Dec 23: India saw a single-day rise of 752 coronavirus infections, the highest since May 21, 2023, while the active cases have increased to 3,420, according to Union health ministry data updated today.
The death count was recorded at 5,33,332 with four new deaths -- two from Kerala, one each in Rajasthan and Karnataka -- reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.
The country's Covid case tally stood at 4.50 crore (4,50,07,964).
The number of people recuperated from the disease has increased to 4,44,71,212, and the national recovery rate stands at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry's website. The fatality rate stands at 1.19 per cent.
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