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| NC unlikely to leave any Rajya Sabha seat for Congress | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 7: Notwithstanding desperate efforts of some Congress leaders to get a Rajya Sabha berth, the ruling National Conference has reportedly finalized candidates for three seats of the Upper House of the Parliament.
As per the number in the Legislative Assembly, the ruling National Conference with the support of some Independent MLAs is in a position to comfortably win half of the four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir. While the main opposition party BJP is in a position to easily win one seat.
Highly placed sources said that instead of giving any Rajya Sabha seat to the “coalition partner” Congress, the National Conference will field candidates on all three seats and seek the support of the Congress to ensure the victory of the party’s third candidate.
Sources said that the National Conference has decided not to give any seat to the coalition partner Congress which has only six MLAs in the kitty.
Wishing anonymity, a senior National Conference leader said that there was no reason to give one Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress which won only s... | |
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| LG pays homage to bravehearts, hails soldiers for their contribution | | Armed Forces Flag Day | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 7: The Armed Forces Flag Day was observed today in UT of J&K.
To mark the occasion, Armed Forces flag was pinned on the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in Raj Bhavan.
The Lieutenant Governor expressed his gratitude and appreciation by contributing to the "Armed Forces Flag Day Fund" to honour the bravery and supreme sacrifice of valiant soldiers, sailors and airmen. He said our Armed Forces have always remained in the forefront, ever ready to serve the Natio... | |
| | | | CM holds first public interaction at outreach office in Srinagar | | Reaffirms commitment to citizen-centric governance | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 7: In a significant step toward enhancing direct communication with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today conducted his inaugural public interaction at the Chief Minister’s Public Services and Outreach Office–christened as Raabita. Chief Minister on this occasion said, this office has been established to provide a dedicated platform for addressing public grievances and for building a healthy relationship between the government an... | |
| | | | CM holds first public interaction at outreach office in Srinagar | | Reaffirms commitment to citizen-centric governance | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 7: In a significant step toward enhancing direct communication with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today conducted his inaugural public interaction at the Chief Minister’s Public Services and Outreach Office–christened as Raabita. Chief Minister on this occasion said, this office has been established to provide a dedicated platform for addressing public grievances and for building a healthy relationship between the government an... | |
| | | | Elected Govt committed to promote balanced development: Dr Farooq | | ‘Will eliminate injustice inflicted upon people of Jammu’ | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 7: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Saturday said that under the leadership of Omar Abdullah, the government will rectify the injustices inflicted upon the people of Jammu by the BJP by focusing on promoting equitable development in all three distinct areas of the region.
He made these comments while meeting with several delegations from Jammu province at his residence in Bhatindi, Jammu. Provincial President Jammu Rattan L... | |
| | | | Man killed in Reasi accident | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 7: One person was killed and another injured when a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
Official sources said that an Eeco vehicle (JK20B 2493), on way from Tharal towards Shikari, skidded off the road and rolled about 200-feet off the road/embankment in Mahore area of the district.
One person, Noor Jamal (36) son of Noor Hussain of Shikari died on the spot while another person namely Abdu... | |
| | | | Army pays tribute to Rifleman | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 7: The Indian Army paid tribute and offered their condolences to braveheart Rifleman Jaswinder Singh who laid down his life in the line of duty in Jammu and Kashmir.
Taking to its official handle, the Indian Army posted on X, “General Upendra Dwivedi COAS and All Ranks of the Indian Army salute the supreme sacrifice of braveheart Rifleman Jaswinder Singh, who laid down his life in the line of duty in Jammu and Kashmir.”
“Indian Army offers its deepest condolences and stands firm with the bereaved family in this hour of grief,” read the post.
In another post, the Army’s Chinar Corps expressed deep regret over the untimely and unfortunate demise of R... | |
| | | | Gun shop sealed | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 7: A shop selling guns was sealed for not renewing its trade license here on Saturday while authorities set a deadline for all firearms license holders to surrender their excess weapons within a week, officials said.
The owner of the gun shop in the Shiv Nagar area, Amarnath Bhargav, claimed that the district administration did not issue any notice to him before taking action.
“I have timely applied for the renewal of the license and completed all requisite ... | |
| | | | Drug peddlers’ properties attached | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 7: Continuing its crackdown on drug smugglers and peddlers, Jammu & Kashmir Police on Saturday attached properties worth Rs 4.3 crore in Anantnag district.
A police statement said that they have intensified crackdown on drug trafficking in Anantnag district where properties worth Rs 4.3 of drug peddlers have been attached.
“In a significant operation against drug trafficking and narcotics-related crimes, police in Anantnag have attached five residential houses and three vehicles, collectively valued at Rs 4.3 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
“This decisive action is part of ongoing efforts to combat the drug me... | |
| | | | Kashmir freezes | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 7: After recording the coldest night of the season, the night temperature improved in Kashmir on Saturday, although it still remained below the freezing point.
The meteorological centre in Srinagar said the Shopian in south Kashmir was the coldest place in the Valley, with the mercury plummeting to minus 4.5 degrees Celsius.
The tourist resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmir recorded a minimum of -4.3 degree Celsius.
MeT said that summer capital Srinagar w... | |
| | | | CISF sets up quality control unit | | | | New Delhi, Dec 7:
Agencies
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has taken a significant step towards enhancing aviation security by establishing an Internal Quality Control Unit (IQCU) for the Aviation Security Group (ASG) deployed at 68 airports across India, an official said on Saturday.
The IQCU will play a crucial role in establishing world-class security procedures and technology. This initiative is in compliance with the National Civil Aviation Security Quality Control Programme-2024 (NCASQCP) issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Aircraft (Security) Rules-2023.
As per the CISF, the IQCU shall be part of the Aviation Security Control Center (A... | |
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