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| After 20 leaders stake claim on 2 LS seats, Cong pins hope on ‘outsiders’ | | Party trying to rope two non-Cong leaders as potential candidates | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 3: Even as 20 Congress leaders have staked their claims on two Lok Sabha seats of Jammu province, the party high command is trying to rope in two non-Congress leaders to field them on one of the Parliamentary constituency of this region.
Highly placed sources said that the Congress high command has sought details about two non-Congressmen to approach them to give them mandates for Lok Sabha seats.
Important to mention here both the non-Congressmen whom the party is trying to rope in before the Parliamentary elections have already formed their own political parties.
Sources in the Congress said that some local leaders, who are aware of the ground situation in Jammu province, have supported the move of the central leadership and suggested taking this initiative to the logical conclusion.
On the condition of anonymity, a Congress leader said that the party leadership has proposed the idea of giving the Udhampur-Doda seat to a non-Congressmen provided he will formally join the party.
Sources said that one of the non-Congress leaders whom the party h... | |
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| Despite joining ‘Leh Chalo’ rally Ladakhis optimistic after Centre’s invitation for talks | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 3: As per their earlier programme, agitating groups organized a“Leh Chalo” rally in Leh and observed a complete shutdown in Kargil but the people of Ladakh are optimistic about the Centre’s fresh initiative to start the second round of dialogue.
Sources said that non-political leaders in the Leh Apex Body (LAB) have suggested that a fresh initiative of the Centre should be taken positively. These leaders were of the view of that instead of adopting an adamant attitude, agitating groups should show some flexibility to solve the issue. However, people today attended “Leh Chalo” rally in Leh in support of their demand of Statehood, Constitutional safeguard... | |
| | | | Another Western Disturbance set to hit North India today: IMD | | | |
New Delhi, Feb 3:
After the wet weather, induced by a western disturbance, prevailed across North India over the last few days, another western disturbance is set to alter weather conditions in the mountain regions on Sunday, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Scientist Naresh said.
“Another Western Disturbance will start affecting from tomorrow which will lead to heavy snowfall and rainfall in the mountain regions. Rainfall and snowfall may be expected between 75 to 100 per cent of the stations,” IMD Scientist Naresh said.
Naresh said that snowfall is expected in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh on February 4 and Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh and North-West Madhya... | |
| | | | Fresh snowfall blankets Kashmir | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 3: Several parts of Kashmir, including Srinagar city, witnessed fresh snowfall on Saturday as the MeT department has forecast moderate top-heavy snowfall in the valley over the next 48 hours.
While it started snowing early in the morning in the higher reaches of Kashmir, the plains of the valley also witnessed snowfall as the day progressed, officials said.
They said the day temperatures are likely to stay between zero and three degrees Celsius at most places in Kashmir.
Authorities have issued avalanche warnings in hilly and mountainous areas of Kashmir while motorists have been advised to drive carefully in view of slippery roads, the officials sa... | |
| | | | Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 3: Vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway resumed early Saturday after remaining suspended for two days following multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains and snowfall, officials said.
However, the traffic department advised commuters to follow lane discipline and drive cautiously as part of the arterial road near Sherbibi in Ramban district is single-lane and also slippery at a number of places.
The traffic on the 270-km highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was suspended on Thursday morning after the road was damaged by a landslide at Kishtwar Patheri near Sherbibi, leaving hundreds of v... | |
| | | | Avalanche warning issued | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 3: With the Meteorological centre here predicting moderate to heavy snowfall over the next 48 hours, eight districts of Jammu and Kashmir received avalanche warning on Saturday.
The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) said avalanche with medium danger level is likely to occur above 2,400 metres over districts of Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kupwara in Kashmir and Doda, Poonch and Ramban in Jammu region in the next 24 hours.
People living in these areas are advised to take precautions and avoid venturing out into areas prone to avalanche, JKDMA added.
Several parts of Kashmir including Srinagar witnessed fresh snowfall on Satur... | |
| | | | PM Modi calls for cooperation among countries in justice delivery | | | |
NEW DELHI, Feb 3:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted on Saturday that criminals have been using the latest technology for funding and operating across regions as he called for rethinking, reimagining and reforming legal systems to deliver justice. Speaking at the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA) – Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors General Conference (CASGC), he said countries already work with each other in the domain of air traffic control and maritime traffic, and advocated extending this to investigation and justice delivery.
“When we work together then jurisdiction becomes a tool to deliver justice and not to delay it,” he said, adding that the nature and scope... | |
| | | | Technology has emerged as powerful force: CJI | | | |
NEW DELHI, Feb 3:
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said technology has emerged as a ”powerful force” for justice and it must be ensured technological solutions are designed keeping equity and inclusivity in mind.
The CJI highlighted that there was a need to recognise the significance of cultivating a shared commitment to justice.
Speaking at the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA) – Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors General Conference, Justice Chandrachud said it was imperative that law officers remain impervious to the politics of the day and conduct themselves with dignity in courts, ensuring the integrity of legal proceedings.
”Finally, as we st... | |
| | | | 4 held along with ‘forged tickets’ at Srinagar Airport | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 3: The Security officials at the Srinagar International Airport Saturday detained four people after they were found in possession of forged air tickets, Srinagar based news agency quoted officials as having said. They said that four men- all locals, were apprehended along with air tickets, which were tampered at Srinagar Airport and subsequently all the detainees were later handed over to the concerned police station for further investigation.
The officials identified the accused as Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh, son of Gulzar Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Baghiyas Chattabal Srinagar, Junaid Ahmad Bhat, son of Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, resident of Utterosoo Nejigund Ana... | |
| | | | L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna | | | |
NEW DELHI, Feb 3:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that BJP stalwart and former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani will be conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian award, and described it as a “very emotional moment for me”. “One of the most respected statesmen of our times, his contribution to the development of India is monumental.
His is a life that started from working at the grassroots to serving the nation as our Deputy Prime Minister,” Modi said on X.
His decades-long service in public life has been marked by an unwavering commitment to transparency and integrity, setting an exemplary standard in political ethics, the prime minister ... | |
| | | | Fake doctor’s clinic sealed | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 3: Authorities on Saturday sealed a clinic in South Kashmir’s Anantnag town where an alleged fake doctor was practicing. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Anantnag, Dr. M Y Zagoo, told a Srinagar based news agency that a clinic located at Nazuk Mohalla in Anantnag town was sealed this evening.
He said that the clinic was sealed after the department received complaints that a fake doctor was practicing there. The CMO Anantnag has also issued directions, asking the clinics operating in the southern district to submit the details of the doctors practicing at the clinics. “It has come to the notice of undersigned that one alleged fake doctor is practicing in An... | |
| | | | Verify credentials of firms placing job advts: PCI to newspapers | | | |
New Delhi, Feb 3:
In a bid to protect youths from fraudsters, the Press Council of India (PCI) has asked newspapers to cross-check the credentials of a company placing advertisements for jobs. In a statement here, the PCI advised the print media to adhere to the Norms of Journalistic Conduct while publishing employment related advertisements. “Print Media should cross check the credentials of the Company/Organisation/ Institution/Person and carry out proper verification to establish their bona fides before booking Advertisements of Employment by private companies or under Government or Semi Government Schemes or Programmes in order to protect the vulnerable unemployed youth from fraud... | |
| | | | Army opens fire after suspicious movement near LoC | | | |
Early Times Report
Poonch, Feb 3: The Army on Saturday opened fire after observing a suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. They said Army troops picked up the suspicious movement in the Sabra Gali area of Mendhar and immediately responded.
The firing was at a forward village in snow-bound Mendhar in the early hours of Saturday and a massive search operation was underway when last reports were received, the officials said.
A massive search operation has been launched to sanitise the area, they said, adding further details are awaited. They said the troops guarding the LoC are on high alert following the recent snowfa... | |
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