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| Work towards fulfilling dream of modern India: LG Sinha urges people | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 9: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the 46th National Convention of All India Galav Purva Tyagi Brahmin Mahasabha at Dr Karan Singh Inter College, Agra.
In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor exhorted the people to work towards fulfilling the dream of modern India.
“We must protect and promote our rich culture, strive for reform in education, empower youth and give back to society,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He asked the youth to act ... | |
| | | | Liquor, non-veg food prohibited around Vaishno Devi shrine | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 9: Authorities have extended by two more months the ban on the sale, possession and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food in Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, officials said on Sunday.
The prohibition will be enforced on the 12-km track from Katra to the holy cave on the Trikuta hill and adjoining areas, they said and added that the order would remain in force for two months from the date of its issuance, unless revoked earlier.
Katra sub-divisional magistrate Piyush Dhotra has prohibited the sale, possession and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food, under Section 1... | |
| | | | Police arrest 30 accused for passing sim cards to terrorists | | Action against misuse to intensify in coming days | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 9: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday said that it has arrested 30 persons for passing sim cards to terrorists.
In a statement a Police spokesman said, “Over the past year, more than 30 individuals have been arrested for procuring SIM cards in their names and passing them on to terrorists for unlawful activities.”
The spokesman urged the citizens to exercise caution regarding SIM cards issued in their names. “Any individual found facilitating the misuse o... | |
| | | | LoP Sharma meets Amit Shah, discusses J&K Assembly’s budget session, other issues | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 9: A day after BJP’s victory in Delhi elections, leader of opposition in Jammu & Kashmir and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to discuss pressing issues impacting the region.
During the meeting, Sharma, according to a Srinagar based news agency discussed the upcoming J&K Assembly budget session, political developments, and law & order issues.
Sharma highlighted the alarming rise in drug abuse and narcotics tra... | |
| | | | Panel recommends security assessment of all Indian missions, posts | | | | NEW DELHI, Feb 9:
Agencies
A Parliamentary Panel has recommended that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) should conduct a “comprehensive security assessment” of all missions and posts of India taking into account the geopolitical situation, potential threats and vulnerabilities in host countries.
In its report, the Committee on External Affairs has also noted that India currently lacks resident missions in 42 countries.
While acknowledging the challenges involved in establishing new missions, the committee recommended “accelerating efforts to bridge these gaps, particularly in countries where India has significant economic or strategic interests or a large diaspora presence”. ... | |
| | | | 31 Naxalites, 2 cops killed in Chhattisgarh encounter | | |  Bijapur, Feb 9:
Agencies
In a major operation against Left Wing Extremism, security forces gunned down 31 Naxalites during an encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Sunday, police said.
Two security personnel were also killed and as many others injured in the face-off, they said.
With this incident, 81 Naxalites have been gunned down by security forces in separate encounters in the state so far this year.
The latest gunfight took place at a forest in Indravati National Park are... | |
| | | | Significant reduction in gold smuggling: CBIC Chief | | |  New Delhi, Feb 9:
Agencies
Gold smuggling has reduced significantly since July 2024 when the government slashed import duty on the precious metal to 6 per cent, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal said.
As per the latest available data, Customs and DRI officers seized 847 kg of gold worth Rs 544 crore at various airports in the April-June period of the current fiscal.
In July, the government reduced customs duty on gold to 6 per cent from 15 p... | |
| | | | Looking forward to witness future of aerospace sector: Rajnath | | |  New Delhi, Feb 9:
Agencies
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said he will be attending the 15th edition of ‘Aero India’ in Bengaluru that will showcase cutting-edge defence technologies and global aviation excellence.
‘Aero India’ is billed as Asia’s largest air show, and hosted at Air Force Station, Yelahanka in the southern city.
“Leaving New Delhi for Bengaluru to attend the 15th edition of Biennial Aero-India. #AeroIndia2025 will showcase cutting-edge defence technologies an... | |
| | | | SC to hear NGO’s plea on Rohingya refugees today | | | |
NEW DELHI, Feb 9:
Agencies
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea of an NGO seeking direction to the Centre and the Delhi government to grant Rohingya refugees based in the national capital access to public schools and hospitals.
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh is scheduled to hear the plea.
On January 31, the top court asked the NGO Rohingya Human Rights Initiative to apprise the court about the places where these Rohingya refugees are settled in Delhi and the facilities accessible to them.
It had asked senior advocate Colin Gonsalves to file an affidavit indicating their places of settlement in Delhi.
Gonsalves said the NGO sought access... | |
| | | | No one can undermine role of farmers’ in India’s development journey: Vice-Prez | | |  JAIPUR, Feb 9:
Agencies
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday said that no one can undermine the role of farmers in India’s journey towards development.
Addressing the Akhil Mewar Region Jat Mahasabha in Chittorgarh, the vice-president said the farmers possess political strength and economic capability, adding they should not depend on anyone’s help.
“When the economic situation of farmers improves, the country’s situation improves. After all, farmers are the providers and they shoul... | |
| | | | Pak intruder held along LoC | | |  Early Times Report
Rajouri/Jammu, Feb 9: A 40-year-old resident of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was apprehended near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Sunday, officials said.
Abdul Rehman, a resident of Seri village of Kotli district, was under the influence of drugs when he was intercepted by the Indian Army shortly after he intruded into this side in Lam area of Nowshera sector, they said.
The officials said that no incriminating material was recov... | |
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