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| War of words escalates between Speaker, Mehbooba over parliamentary rules | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 24: The ongoing confrontation between Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti intensified on Monday over parliamentary procedures and conventions.
A day after Mehbooba accused him of “acting as a censor,” the Speaker hit back, advising the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president to familiarize herself with the rules before making statements.
Responding to Mehbooba’s remarks, in which she likened his actions to the imposition of Martial Law, Rather said, “I am sorry to say that she has not been properly advised, and her statement contradicts the established rules.”
Citing procedural guidelines, the Speaker emphasized that Rule 368 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in t... | |
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| Violence in J&K down by 80%; UT has achieved complete stability: Amit Shah | | | 
New Delhi, Feb 24:
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Asserting that violence in Jammu and Kashmir has reduced by over 80%, Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the Union Territory has achieved complete stability, and it would last forever.
Interacting with the youth of J&K under the ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Youth Exchange Program in the national capital, Shah said, “Following the abrogation of Article 370 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jammu and Kashmir has attained complete stability, whi... | |
| | | | Restoration of J&K’s statehood crucial for resolving issues: CM Omar Abdullah | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reiterated that the restoration of statehood is crucial for addressing various challenges faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Talking to reporters here, Omar said that his government remains committed to fulfilling its promises and urged patience from the public. "Manifesto is not for five days or five months, it’s for five years. We have not even presented our first budget yet. Please wait. We know what prom... | |
| | | | Calls for greater awareness, collaboration on organ donation | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today lauded the efforts of medical experts and institutions in saving lives.
He stated this while addressing the inaugural session of the two-day event SAMAGAM-2025, organized by the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), New Delhi in collaboration with the State Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO), J&K at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Center (SKICC).
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who was the chief guest at the event, commended the organizers and acknowledged the exemplary work of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, and... | |
| | | | Essential to induct more women in UN peacekeeping missions: Prez Murmu | | |  NEW DELHI, Feb 24:
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It is essential to induct more women in UN peacekeeping missions as they are better equipped to address gender-based violence, build trust and promote dialogue, President Droupadi Murmu said on Monday.
Addressing a group of women peacekeepers who had called on the president at Rashtrapati Bhavan, she said the presence of women in a peacekeeping mission made it more diverse and inclusive.
“Women peacekeepers often have greater access to local communities and ... | |
| | | | World Bank says India will continue to be fastest growing economy: PM Modi | | |  BHOPAL, Feb 24:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the World Bank has expressed confidence that India will continue to be the world’s fastest growing economy in the coming years.
He was speaking after inaugurating the mega ‘Invest Madhya Pradesh – Global Investors Summit-2025′ in Bhopal to showcase the state’s infinite possibilities for investors and industrialists.
The World Bank had recently said in its Global Economic Prospects report that India will remain the fas... | |
| | | | BSF mobilises more troops to units along Pak border | | |  New Delhi, Feb 24:
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The BSF has ordered mobilisation of additional manpower at posts along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab and Jammu as part of its measures to strengthen the anti-infiltration grid and check the intrusion of drones carrying ammunition or drugs, official sources said Monday.
The sources that the Western Command of the Border Security Force headquartered in Chandigarh has also directed for setting up of nine "tactical" headquarters along the front in these two ... | |
| | | | Gold rises to reclaim Rs 89,000-mark | | |  New Delhi, Feb 24:
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Gold prices rose Rs 350 to trade near a record high at Rs 89,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 88,750 per 10 grams on Friday.
Gold of 99.5 per cent purity increased Rs 350 to Rs 88,700 per 10 grams from the previous close of Rs 88,350 per 10 grams.
“Gold traded with a modest gain on Monday as geopolitical and ... | |
| | | | Woman dies in Ramban accident | | |  Early Times Report
BANIHAL/JAMMU, Feb 24: A woman was killed and 12 others were injured when a passenger vehicle rolled down a hilly road in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police officials said.
The vehicle was coming from remote Chabba village to Ramban when it met with the accident at Galli Upper Neera.
While the woman identified as Sankesha Devi (33) died on the spot, 12 others, including four women, were evacuated to sub-district hospital by the rescuers.
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| | | | J&K Police pay tribute to DySP Thakur | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 24: Jammu and Kashmir Police paid rich tributes to the late Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Aman Kumar Thakur who laid down his life in the line of duty on this day in 2019.
DySP Thakur laid down his life in the line of duty during an anti-terrorist operation in Turigam Kulgam district of south Kashmir on February 24, 2019.
On the occasion, the commemoration parade was held at District Police Lines Bandipora, and floral wreaths were laid at the Mart... | |
| | | | 5 houses gutted in Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 24: At least five residential houses were damaged in a devastating fire incident that broke out in the Kursoo Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Monday.
Fire and emergency officials said that the fire broke out in a house at Kursoo Rajbagh around 11:45 am and spread to other nearby houses, causing damage to at least five residential structures.
“As soon as the fire call was received, several fire tenders were rushed from the various fire stations of the city to ... | |
| | | | 4 days special leave for migrant employees | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has granted four days special casual leave to Jammu based migrant employees and PM package employees posted in different departments in Kashmir Valley on February 25 , 27 and 28. ... | |
| | | | PWD orders inquiry | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 24: The Public Works (Road & Building) Department has constituted a committee headed by Chief Engineer, DIQC Jammu, that will look into reasons for the premature deterioration of the road from Sandi to Radha Krishan Temple in Nagrota area of Jammu District. ... | |
| | | | MeT predicts 3-day wet spell | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 24: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rain, snow in the next three days over Jammu and Kashmir.
The MeT forecast isolated light rain over Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
“Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rain and snow with isolated heavy rain and snow during February 25 to 28 over Jammu and Kashmir,” the MeT office said.
The weather office has also issued an advisory stating... | |
| | | | Searches underway in Poonch | | | | Early Times Report
Mendhar/Jammu, Feb 24: Security forces on Monday launched a search operation at multiple places near the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, police officials said.
Acting on inputs about suspicious movement, Special operations group of local police and troops of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jointly cordoned off Phamarnar, Kiker Morh, Jabdan Gali and Harni in Gursai and Brella and Kasbalari in Mendhar and Bafliaz forest in Surankote, the officials said.
The search operation was underway when last reports were received, they said.
Security forces have intensified anti-terrorist operations across Jammu region over the past few weeks ... | |
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