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| Amid differences, Cong high command directs MLAs to support NC Govt | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 2: Amid visible strains within the ruling coalition in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress high command has directed its local unit to extend support to the National Conference (NC) government during the ongoing Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, sources said.
The directive comes even as several Congress leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have publicly criticised the Omar Abdullah-led government for its alleged failure to fulfil key promises made during the Assembly elections. However, the central leadership of the Congress has made it clear that the party should not align with the BJP in opposing the NC government inside or outside the House.
Highly placed sources said the Congress leadership wants to avoid any confrontation with its coalition partner at this stage, particularly during the crucial budget session, and has advised the J&K unit to maintain coordination and restraint in its political messaging.
Differences between the Congress and the National Conference had surfaced recently during the Rajya Sabha elections, when... | |
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| Speaker warns MLAs against indiscipline | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 2: On the first day of the budget session of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, which is expected to be stormy, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday said that he will not tolerate indiscipline in the House.
Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Rather said that differences have space in democracy, but they must be expressed in a dignified manner. “There was a time when people would come to know about proceedings the next day through newspapers. Today, they are w... | |
| | | | LG’s address reflected NC Govt’s disappointing policies: LoP Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 2: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Monday termed the Lieutenant Governor’s address, which he said reflected the ruling NC government’s policies and vision, as “disappointing.”
Sharma while talking to the reporters said, “The document prepared by the NC government and read by the Lieutenant Governor lacked vision, roadmap and commitment towards key issues, particularly unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir.”
He said the LG’s address and the documents he r... | |
| | | | Nation's true identity emerges from thinking, conduct of its citizens: LG | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 2: “The true meaning of a developed society and a developed nation, extends far beyond infrastructure, modern technology, or economic progress alone. A developed society and nation also signifies a place where people possess strong character, where social values stand firm, and where the social fabric remains bound together in unity,” the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday.
He said that the nation's true identity emerges from the thinking, conduct,... | |
| | | | 2 suspects detained amid intensified search operations across Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 2: Two persons moving in a suspicious manner were detained on Monday as security forces intensified their anti-terror operations across the Jammu region, officials said.
The search operation also resumed in snow-bound Chatroo belt in Kishtwar district to track down and neutralise terrorists who were engaged in at least four encounters over the past fortnight, the officials said. They said two suspicious persons were caught by the Quick Reaction Team (QRT) of the army near their camp in Bari Brahmana area of Samba district around 10.30 am and later handed over to local police for questioning.
Security forces also observed suspicious movement in Joffer area ... | |
| | | | White Knight Corps GOC visits Kishtwar Asks troops to remain mission-ready | | | |
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Jammu, Feb 2: The General Officer Commanding of the Army’s White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Monday visited Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district and urged all ranks to remain vigilant and mission-ready at all times, officials said.
Lt Gen Mishra was accompanied by General Officer Commanding, Counter-Insurgency Force (Delta), Major General A P S Bal, they said.
The visit came amid an ongoing operation in the snow-bound higher reaches of the Chatroo forest belt to hunt down a group of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists, who had four encounters with the search parties over the past two weeks at different places.
“The GOC White K... | |
| | | | Sustaining 7-8% growth Govt’s top priority: FM Sitharaman | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Feb 2: Sustaining a 7-8 per cent economic growth is the government’s top priority, as it will benefit all citizens and create more jobs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.
In an interaction with college students from different regions of the country on Sunday, after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27, Sitharaman said if economic growth is good, its fruits will reach all citizens.
“And that is why growth is the primary priority. Sustain it ... | |
| | | | Objectionable Social Media Content: Anantnag Police take action | | |  Early Times Report
Anantnag, Feb 2: District Police Anantnag on Monday clarified that legal action has already been initiated in connection with objectionable and provocative content circulating on social media, which had triggered public concern and speculation.
In an official statement, District Police Anantnag said that a case has been registered against a woman for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on social media. In this regard, FIR No. 14/2026 under ... | |
| | | | Night temperatures rise in Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 2: Night temperatures across Kashmir rose marginally, with Srinagar recording a minimum of 2.6 degrees Celsius, three degrees above the seasonal average, officials said on Monday.
The minimum temperature in Srinagar city has been rising slowly but steadily since the end of ‘Chillai Kalan’, the 40-day harshest winter period in Kashmir.
The ski resort of Gulmarg in Baramulla district was the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir at minus 8 degrees Celsius. Pahalgam, a tourist resort in south Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 5.5 degrees Celsius.
Among other places, Qazigund’s minimum temperature settled at 0.7 degrees, Kokernag recorded a low of mi... | |
| | | | NIA raids multiple locations in Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out searches at multiple locations in Srinagar, Bandipora and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a terror case, officials said.
The searches were being carried out in Rafiabad, Sopore, Bomai (in Baramulla district, Bandipora and Parimpora area of the city, the officials said. ... | |
| | | | Earthquake shakes Baramulla | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 2: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hit the Kashmir Valley early on Monday, causing panic among the people in Pattan and surrounding areas of Baramulla district, officials said
There were no reports of any damage so far, they said.
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake occurred at 5.35 am at a depth of 10 km with the epicentre in Pattan area, which is 10 km northeast of Gulmarg, a tourist resort.
Earlier, the magnitude was the earthquake was said to be 4.6 but it was later reviewed to 4.7. Tremors lasted nearly 20 seconds.
The Kashmir Valley is located in an highly active seismic area. The National Seismic Hazard Map by the Bur... | |
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