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| Vikar Rasool likely to face action for “sabotaging” Karra’s rally at Ramban | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 22: Amid intensification of infighting in the Jammu and Kashmir Congress, former party president and ex-minister Vikar Rasool Wani is likely to face action for allegedly sabotaging Tariq Hameed Karra’s meeting at Ramban.
In connection with the ongoing “Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq” campaign launched by the party, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief Tariq Hameed Karra addressed a rally at Ramban on February 17.
Former J&K Congress chief Vikar Rasool Wani, who is a native of Ramban district, conspicuously skipped the function.
“Not only Wani himself boycotted the function, but he also persuaded many leaders from Banihal to boycott Tariq Hameed Karra’s rally at Ramban”, a source in the Congress said, adding, “many office bearers of ... | |
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| CM Omar holds public darbar in Ganderbal | | Reiterates commitment to timely resolution of public concerns | | 
Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, Feb 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today convened a public darbar at Dak Bungalow, Ganderbal, where he directly interacted with numerous delegations and individuals from across the district to address their day to day issues and other concerns relating to development of the area.
During the public meeing, the Chief Minister patiently listened to the issues and demands raised by the public, issuing on-the-spot directions to concerned authorities for prompt ... | |
| | | | J&K Police register first electronic FIR | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday registered its first-ever electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following a complaint lodged via WhatsApp.
“In a ground-breaking move towards digital policing, the Vilgam police station in Handwara has registered its first e-FIR following a complaint lodged via WhatsApp,” a police spokesman said.
He said the complaint was filed by Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar, a resident of Hanjipora in Kupwara, who works as a driv... | |
| | | | Jammu: SFs launch searches at multiple places | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 22: Security forces on Saturday launched anti-terror operations at nearly three dozen places across Jammu region, security officials said.
The operations were launched over suspicious movements in some parts and as part of an area domination exercise in other places. No contact has been established with the terrorists so far, officials said.
Operations were going on in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, higher reaches of Udhampur-Kathua belt, ... | |
| | | | GOC Sachdeva chairs multi-agency security review meeting | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 22: General Officer Commanding of Jammu-based White Knight Corps Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva on Saturday conducted a joint security review meeting here with focus on maintaining peace in the region, the Army said.
The meeting comes amid intensified search operations across Jammu to counter terrorists, who have shown their presence in different districts of the division by carrying out a number of attacks last year. “A Joint security review meeting chaired by GOC Whi... | |
| | | | Need new legal framework to regulate harmful content: I&B Ministry | | |  New Delhi, Feb 22:
Agencies
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework to regulate "harmful" content on digital platforms, indicating the government's move to sharpen its vigil over them following the outcry over Ranveer Allahbadia's crass comments on a YouTube programme.
In its reply to a parliamentary panel's communication over the issue, the ministry said there is a growing concern in the society that... | |
| | | | PM Modi to attend Mauritius’ National Day celebrations | | |  Port Louis, Feb 22:
Agencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour at Mauritius’ National Day celebrations next month, his Mauritian counterpart Navin Ramgoolam has announced, calling it a testimony of the close bilateral ties.
Addressing the National Assembly on Friday, Mauritian Prime Minister Ramgoolam said it is indeed a singular privilege for our country to host such a distinguished personality despite his very tight schedule.
Mauritius commemorates its National... | |
| | | | CBI books 3 Railway officials | | |  New Delhi, Feb 22:
Agencies
The CBI has registered an FIR against three railway officials for allegedly manipulating a recruitment examination to ensure a job for a person in the railways in return for Rs 15 lakh, officials said on Saturday.
The federal agency acted on a reference from the vigilance department of the Central Railway, they said.
The FIR has named Goods Train Manager Rajendra Kumar Meena, Assistant TRD Helper Sapna Meena, Tech-II Chetram Meena — all posted at the Kota di... | |
| | | | Maha Kumbh: 60 crore devotees take holy dip | | |  Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 22:
Agencies
The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday said an unprecedented 60 crore devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela have taken a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.
The Kumbh Mela which started on January 13 will continue till February 26 on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.
Over half of India's 110 crore Sanatan followers have bathed in the holy confluence, and this number is expected to surpass 65 crore by the final ‘amrit snan’ on February 26, an official statement s... | |
| | | | Jammu labourer among 8 trapped inside collapsed tunnel | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 22: A labourer from Jammu district is among eight persons feared trapped inside a tunnel that collapsed today in Telangana, officials said.
An official said that at least eight persons are feared trapped after an under-construction tunnel collapsed in the Amrabad area of Telangana.
He said that those feared trapped inside the tunnel include a project engineer, a site engineer and 6 others. Those stuck are from Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, an... | |
| | | | Terrorist hideout busted in Reasi | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 22: A terrorist hideout was busted in a remote area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Saturday, leading to the seizure of arms and ammunition, officials said. The hideout was unearthed by a special operations group of Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Simbli-Shajroo forest near Chakrass in the Mahore area of the district, the officials said.
The search of the hideout led to the recovery of four under barrel grenade launchers (UBGLs), one full and three empty magazines of AK assault rifle, 268 rounds of assorted ammunition and four packets of detonators, they said.
No one has been arrested in connection with the recovery so far, the officials said. ... | |
| | | | 6 Assistant Directors shifted in ED | | |  NEW DELHI, Feb 22:
Agencies
The Directorate of Enforcement has ordered the transfer and posting of six Assistant Directors to different zonal offices across the country, including Srinagar.
As per an order, Manoj Kumar Teekla has been posted to the Srinagar Zonal Office, while Sumit Rai has been assigned to Kolkata Zonal Office-II and Atul Yadav to Delhi Zonal Office-II.
Similarly, Ashish Kumar Meena has been shifted to the Surat Sub-Zonal Office, Atul Gupta to Chandigarh Zonal Office-... | |
| | | | Kashmir schools to reopen on Mar 1 | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 22: After over two months of winter break, schools across Kashmir will reopen on March 1 with a festive welcome for students.
The Directorate of School Education, Kashmir, on Saturday issued a circular instructing all Heads of Institutions (HoIs) to ensure a warm and conducive environment as students return to classrooms.
According to the circular, schools must be decorated to attract and engage students, while necessary preparations, including sanitation, institutional planning, and time-table arrangements, should be completed well in advance.
The heads of institutions have also been directed to ensure minor repairs related to drinking water, ele... | |
| | | | Soldier injured in landmine blast | | |  Early Times Report
MENDHAR/JAMMU, Feb 22: A soldier was injured in an accidental landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday, officials said.
In another incident, an old rusted mortar was recovered in a village in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, they said.
The landmine blast occurred at 10.50 am in the Nangi-Takeri area of Krishna Ghati sector of Mendhar when the Army personnel were on patrol duty, the officials said.
They said a soldier was injured... | |
| | | | Patwari suspended | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 22: A Patwari in Udhampur district, Sanjay Singh, has been suspended following allegations of gross irregularities in revenue records. ... | |
| | | | Migrant labourer found dead | | | | Early Times Report
Bijbehara, Feb 22: A migrant labourer was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Bijbehara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said.
An official said that the man has been identified as Krishna Karmaal (31) son of Daneshwar Karmaal of Jharkhand.
He was found dead on a road in the Kanjigund area of Bijbehara.
He said that police have initiated investigation into the matter while body had been shifted to GMC Anantnag for medico-legal formalities. ... | |
| | | | Temperature rises in J&K | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 22: Jammu and Kashmir experienced a significant rise in day and night temperatures over the past 24 hours, with dry weather conditions prevailing across the Union Territory.
According to the Meteorological Department, daytime temperatures surged by 5-9°C in many parts of Jammu, with Jammu 24.0 °C recording the highest closely followed by Kathua recording 23.8° and Katra 20 °C.
In Kashmir, temperatures also saw a rise of 3-8°C, with Kupwara at 13.5°C, and ... | |
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