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| LG is ‘captain’ , work with him: Altaf Bukhari advises CM Omar | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 31: Calling Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha as “captain,” Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Friday advised Omar Abdullah led government to stop complaining about dual power centers in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said that everyone was already aware that the captain (the LG) holds a position in the Union Territory. "The election (assembly polls held last year) was for the vice-captainship (Chief Ministership). Therefore, no one should complain about the existence of dual power centers; rather, the government should collaborate with the captain to serve the people,” Bukhari said in a statement.
He said, “We are not going to judge the performance of this government so soon. However, the fact remains that the government itself admits its inability to perform.... | |
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| Prez Murmu says peaceful polls in J&K testament of peace | | ‘UT has shown positive shift towards development after Art 370 abrogation’ | |  Agencies
New Delhi, Jan 31: Describing peaceful conduct of Parliamentary and Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir as a testament of progress, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that the Union Territory has seen positive shift towards development after the scrapping of Article 370.
Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament here, marking the beginning of this year’s Budget Session, President Murmu said, "Since the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir has seen a positive shift ... | |
| | | | First time since 2014, no foreign attempt to stoke trouble ahead of LS session: PM Modi | | |  Agencies
New Delhi, Jan 31: It is perhaps the first time since 2014 that no attempt has been made from abroad to “stoke a fire” in India before the start of a Parliament session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.
Ahead of Parliament’s Budget session, Modi also took a swipe at opposition parties, saying that there were people abroad ready to do mischief before every session since 2014 and there was also no dearth of those here who would fuel such attempts.
“Shayad 2014 se lekar a... | |
| | | | Ladakh to get railway connectivity | | Patna based company initiates track alignment, conducts surveys | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 31: After the completion of the Kashmir rail link, the government has shifted its focus about providing train connectivity to Ladakh.
According to the details an exercise to construct a railway track from Beri of Bilaspur to Manali-Leh has already commenced.
“Patna based Skylark company has initiated railway track alignment and is conducting surveys. Using satellite-based mapping, the proposed track has been marked with cement towers in Baihna of Balh Vall... | |
| | | | Stakeholders thank CM Omar for promoting J&K tourism in Mumbai | | |  Agencies
Mumbai, Jan 31: Jammu and Kashmir’s travel and tourism industry has expressed the hope that the successful participation of J&K Government in the OTM will herald more tourist footfall to the UT even as they have thanked the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah and the Department of Tourism for ensuring participation of the UT in the event.
Expressing optimism on the outcome of the ongoing OTM on tourism industry in J&K, the trade leaders hoped it to significantly boost tourist arrivals... | |
| | | | Locals provide meals, shelter to pilgrims | | Maha Kumbh | |  Agencies
PRAYAGRAJ, Feb 1: Residents of Prayagraj have thrown their doors open to the hundreds of stranded and hungry after an incontinent surge in number of pilgrims arriving for the Maha Kumbh sent the city infra groaning under its weight.
While the administration grapples with the crowd after the deadly stampede on Mauni Amavasya, the city’s residents, businesses, and students have risen to the occasion, providing food, shelter, and transport help to the countless devotees arriving for a... | |
| | | | Gangster injured in Miran Sahib gunfight, another arrested | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 31: Jammu Police on Friday apprehended a notorious gangster and injured another in a gunfight in the Miran Sahib area.
A police official said that reliable information was received by the police that Paramjit Singh @ Jungi, a hardcore criminal and gangster from R S Pura, along with an unidentified associate, was roaming in the area with a firearm, intending to commit a serious crime.
Acting swiftly, a police team from Police Station Miran Sahib rushed to the location. Upon arrival, the criminals opened fire at the police party. In retaliation the police fired back, injuring Paramjit Singh in the leg. He was immediately transported to GMC Hospital Jammu for... | |
| | | | Supreme Court orders EC to preserve polling video clips | | Election Rules Row | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Jan 31: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Election Commission of India to preserve video clips of the polling during the pendency of the pleas against the decision to increase the maximum number of voters per polling station from 1,200 to 1,500.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar passed the order the counsel for the Election Commission of India (ECI) sought time to respond to the PIL filed by one Indu Prakash Singh.
Singh has challenged the panel’s communications in August 2024 for increasing the number of voters per polling stations in each constituency.
“The counsel appearing for respondent number 1 prays for further ti... | |
| | | | Forest fire triggers landmine blasts along LoC | | | | Early Times Report
Mendhar/Jammu, Jan 31: Several landmines, part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system, exploded due to forest fire at two separate places along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Friday, officials said.
The fire broke out in Dhari Dabsi forest in Mendhar and Sona Gali in Mankote sectors this afternoon, causing over half-a-dozen landmine blasts, the officials said.
They said there was no report of any damage in the explosions.
The forward areas along the LoC are dotted with landmines as part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system to prevent terrorists from intruding into this side from across the border.
The fire was still raging a... | |
| | | | Govt constitutes committee | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a UT level committee and Project Management Unit (PMU) for monitoring and implementation of pilot program NAKSHA in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.... | |
| | | | Kashmir higher reaches receive fresh snowfall | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 31: The higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley experienced a light snowfall while some plains received rainfall on Friday, officials said.
The tourist destinations of Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg received light snowfall overnight, the Meteorological Srinagar centre said.
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, and some other parts of Kashmir valley received light rainfall on Friday.
MeT Director Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said there are chances of light snowfall over the upper reaches and some plains may also receive light snowfall with rains during the next 24 hours”.
He said some parts of south Kashmir may also receive rain and snowfall during the p... | |
| | | | Gold reaches all-time high | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Jan 31: Gold prices soared to a new all-time high of USD 2,859 per ounce (28.34 gm), marking a sharp increase of 37 per cent over the past year.
The surge comes as investors seek safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainties, particularly following a fresh decline in US Treasury bond yields and concerns over trade policies proposed by former US President Donald Trump.
Ajay Kedia, Director of Kedia Advisory stated that “Gold prices hit a historic high driven by a fresh decline in US Treasury bond yields and growing concerns over potential economic risks from former US President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals. Investors are turning to gold as a safe-haven asset amid ... | |
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