TOP STORY OF THE DAY |
|
|
| PoK girl shows mirror to Mehbooba; lavishes all praise on Indian Army | | | 
Jammu, December 7: Laiba Zabair, a teenage girl, who inadvertently entered Poonch along with her sister, showed mirror to the PDP president Mehbooba Mufti- who had recently labeled illogical allegations on the Army.
Zabair lavished all praise on the Indian Army for treating them as guests despite the fact that both the sisters had crossed Line of Control (LoC) inadvertently on Sunday.
“We lost our way and entered Indian territory. We feared that Army personnel would beat us up but they treated us in a very good manner. We had thought that they would not allow us to go back but today we are being sent home. People are very good here. Indian Army personnel are very good human beings”, Laiba Zabair said.
After spending less than 24 hours in detention, the minor girls were s... | |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FRONT PAGE STORIES |
|
|
| Daal Mein Kaala: Abdullahs go slow on campaign after Govt probes | | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Dec 8: Even as various political parties contesting the ongoing District Development Council elections have been putting in their "best possible" faces for the campaigning, the National Conference has been "unnerved" by the absence of the Abdullahs from the scene.
While the former Chief Minister and NC Patron, Dr Farooq Abdullah and his son and successor, Omar Abdullah have been largely away from campaigning for the NC faces in the fray, resentment is brewing among the party cadres over their such a "shocking behavior."
Even on December 3, when senior leaders of other parties, including Sajjad Lone of Peoples Conference, were campaigning in the field, Omar Abdul... | |
| | | | Unlike Mehbooba, NC leadership avoids unnecessary confrontation with Centre | | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Dec 8: Even as former chief minister and president of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti is availing all opportunities to attack Union Government and BJP on national and international issues, main constituent of Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD)- the National Conference leadership of reacting cautiously different current issues.
Unlike Mehbooba Mufti, NC leadership is avoiding reacting on issues which are irrelevant for the people of J&K. This new approach adopted by the NC leadership is an indication that the party is not ready to take confrontation with the Centre on irrelevant issues.
Ironically, Mehbooba Mufti tweeted on all issues f... | |
| | | | LG Sinha's war against corruption improves work culture | | Anti Graft agencies get more teeth, employees remain on toes | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Dec 8: Since the day Manoj Sinha has taken over as the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir the work culture in the government offices has improved and the anti-graft agencies have got more teeth.
An analyst while talking to Early Times said, "Since the day Sinha has taken the charge he has made it clear to the officials that serving people is the government's priority and if anyone fails to do so will have to face the music."
The analyst said that the recent circular that empowers the government to retire any employee after completing 22-years of service or on attaining 48-years of age is aimed at making the government employees more accountable. "Now, all ... | |
| | | | Instead of giving reply, PIO compels applicant to visit office for taking reply | | PWD (R&B) Dept Reasi makes mockery of RTI Act | | | RAJESH TANDON
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 8: Making the mockery of RTI Act, the Public Works (Road and Building) Department Reasi, instead of furnishing reply as per RTI application, has allegedly compelled the applicant to visit the office for taking reply.
The move of the PIO PW(R&B) Department Reasi has irked the applicant, who termed it a sheer violation of the guidelines under the RTI Act. Ashutosh Khanna, an RTI activist, told Early Times that that he had submitted an RTI application around 5-6 months ago demanding the records of works executed in the last five years by the department but despite the lapse of specified time period, the department didn't give a reply.
"When I con... | |
| | | | Full potential of SAARC can be realised in atmosphere free of terror: Narendra Modi | | | |
agencies
new delhi, Dec 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the "full potential" of the SAARC grouping can only be realised in an "atmosphere free of terror and violence".
In his message on the 36th SAARC Charter day, he said, "let us recommit ourselves to defeating the forces that support and nurture terrorism, and to work collectively towards a secure and prosperous South Asia".
His comments come, even as cross border terror from Pakistan remains a key concern in the region, with India and Afghanistan publicly voicing concerns many times.
It is to be noted that the 19th SAARC summit was to happen in Islamabad but was cancelled after India boycotted it in the backdrop of th... | |
| | | | Pollution poses health hazard; PCB, district admin turn a blind eye | | Brick kilns operating illegally, allege residents | | | ANKIT KESSAR
Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Dec 8: Brick kilns in Rajouri district have been running illegally in violation of guidelines thus exposing residents in the vicinity to serious health hazards.
Sources told Early Times that brick kilns at Dhangri area are operating in contravention of guidelines. "The brick kilns are functioning without requisite documents. These are situated near residential area of village Dhangri. There is a school, temples just near to it. These brick kilns pose a threat to children and other villagers," the BJYM District President Harish Sharma alleged.
He said that as per rules the brick kilns near villages can't operate and they have to conduct annual p... | |
| | | | Justice Rajesh Bindal appointed as acting Chief Justice J&K, Ladakh High Court | | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Dec 8: The President of India has appointed Justice Rajesh Bindal as the chief justice of the common High Court for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
The notification dated December 8 has been issued pursuant to the retirement of Chief Justice Gita Mittal.
"In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Justice Rajesh Bindal, senior-most Judge of Common High Court for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh, to perform the duties of the office of Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 09 December, 2020 consequent upon the retirement of ... | |
| | | | Positive cases of COVID-19 reach 114038 in JK as 470 new cases get reported, six fresh deaths | | Active positive 4995, recovered 107282, casualties 1761 | | | JEHANGIR RASHID
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 8: The union territory of Jammu & Kashmir reported 470 new cases of Corona Virus following which the total number of positive cases reached 1, 14,038. The death toll due to the virus reached 1,761 as six deaths were reported in the past 24 hours.
Jammu district reported 161 fresh cases of COVID-19 followed by Srinagar district 74 cases, Budgam district 43 cases, Rajouri district 24 cases, Baramulla and Udhampur districts 21 cases each, Kupwara district 20 cases, Samba district 16 cases, Kishtwar district 14 cases, Doda and Kathua districts 13 cases each, Ganderbal district 12 cases, Pulwama district 10 cases, Ramban district nine cases, An... | |
| | | | Heaps of garbage emanates stink, residents demand action | | Scattered garbage at BB block of Gandhi Nagar creates nuisance | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 8: The unattended garbage at BB block of Gandhi Nagar area speaks volume of casual approach of the concerned authority, which never took serious action to resolve the issue permanently. The garbage remains scattered all the day and has turned the area virtually into a garbage dumping yard, making it difficult for the residents living nearby.
The residents alleged that this point has been made a permanent dumping yard. “The garbage from around 3-4 blocks of Gan... | |
| | | | Intense cold, wet weather, Kashmir braces up for harsh winter | | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 8: People here in the Kashmir valley have started preparations for the coming weeks of intense cold.
The weather department has issued orange warning forecasting heavy snow and rain.
In last few days, the upper reaches received moderate to heavy snowfall while plans received rainfall resulting in dip in temperatures in the valley.
During nights, the temperature goes minus in the valley.
People here got a host of reasons to cheer up and at the same time make arrangements to beat the intense cold.
Thermal and woolen clothes are not enough to cope up with cold.
Kashmiris have started using traditional ‘Kangri’ and wearing ‘Pheran’. K... | |
| | |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
STOCK UPDATE |
|
|
 |
| BSE
Sensex |
 |
| NSE
Nifty |
|
|
| |
CRICKET UPDATE |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|