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Leave Anantnag seat for PDP: Cong top leaders step in to persuade NC 2/29/2024 10:47:54 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Feb 29: Central leadership of the Congress stepped in to evolve consensus on constituents of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc in Jammu and Kashmir to avoid division of opposition votes. Amid repeated statements issued by the National Conference leadership not to leave any Parliamentary seats of Kashmir Valley for the coalition partners, some senior Congress leaders are mediating to bring two regional parties namely the National Conference and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to start dialogue on seat-sharing in Jammu and Kashmir. Highly placed sources said that some central leaders of the Congress, who have proximity with the National Conference leaders especially party president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, are trying to convince the National Conference to leave the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat for the PDP to avoid a friendly contest among constituents of INDIA bloc in Jammu and Kashmir. “In case the National Conference will leave the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary seat for the PDP, the Congress will surrender its ...   READ MORE

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LG Sinha figures in most powerful Indians list 2/29/2024 10:47:36 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Feb 29: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has figured among most powerful Indian list.l for his “remarkable” achievements in the Union Territory. He is ranked at 23 in the list. Manoj Sinha has been at the helm in J&K for over three years now, during which he has enhanced public engagement, some times addressing multiple events the same day. Sinha has been focused on effective administration during his tenure. His fortnightly feature, the “L-G Mulaqat”, is a hit. The entire administration meets via video-conferencing and complaints submitted via the LG’s grievance cell are taken up for resolution. Given the lack of direct representatio...   READ MORE   Ladakh stir: Crucial meeting on March 4 to solve issues before MCC implementation 2/29/2024 10:47:26 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Feb 29: Following the announcement of the Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board (LSSSSB) by the Union Territory administration, the Central government has scheduled a meeting with protesting groups for March 4th, aiming to address their concerns before the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). In response to demands put forth by the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, a sub-committee has been formed, as per an order by Sunil Kumar, Under Secretary Government of India. This sub-committee is set to convene on March 4, 2024, at 4 pm in Room Number 124, First Floor, MHA, New Delhi. Representatives from the Leh Apex Body (LAB) a...   READ MORE   IMD predicts intense snowfall, rainfall in North India 2/29/2024 10:46:14 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Feb 29: The IMD said, “An active Western Disturbance likely to affect Western Himalayan Region from 29 February and plains of northwest India from 1 March to 3 March with peak intensity on 1st & 2nd March 2024”. Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh are likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall/snowfall (64.5-115.5 mm) on March 1 and heavy to very heavy rainfall/snowfall (115.5-204.4 mm) on March 2, 2024, the IMD said. It said the heavy rainfall/snowfall (64.5-115.5 mm) is likely at isolated places over Uttarakhand on 1 and 2 March. Himachal Pradesh is likely to get isolated heavy rainfall/snowfall (64.5-115.5 mm) on 1st March. On 2nd March IMD predicts 115.5-204.4 m...   READ MORE   8.4% GDP growth shows economy's strength: PM 2/29/2024 10:46:06 PM New Delhi, Feb 29: The GDP growth of 8.4 per cent in the third quarter shows the strength of Indian economy and its potential, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, asserting that the government will continue to make efforts to keep fast economic growth and help 140 crore Indians lead a better life and create a 'Viksit Bharat'. Beating estimates, India's economic growth shot to 8.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2023-24, mainly due to good performance by the manufacturing, mi...   READ MORE   Strive to improve public service delivery mechanism: LG Sinha to officials Interacts with citizens during Live Public Grievance Hearing 2/29/2024 10:45:52 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Feb 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the people and listened to their grievances during “LG’s Mulaqaat”- Live Public Grievance Hearing programme, at Civil Secretariat. The Lt Governor sought details of complaints received on JKIGRAMS portal and action taken report on public outreach programmes from the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Deputy Commissioners and senior officials. He directed the officials to assess the public outreach ...   READ MORE   Cabinet approves Rs 24,420 cr fertilizer subsidy for 2024 kharif season 2/29/2024 10:43:33 PM New Delhi, Feb 29: The government on Thursday approved a subsidy of Rs 24,420 crore for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilizers, adding three new grades to aid farmers and enhance the productivity of oilseeds and pulses. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Department of Fertilizers’ proposal to set nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rates for the 2024-25 kharif sowing season, which runs from April to September, according to an official statement. Despite rising prices of fertilizers in the global market, we have decided to keep the prices the same as the last season,” said minister Anurag Thakur at a press briefing after the Cabinet meeting. The ...   READ MORE   Okays Rs 75K crore rooftop solar scheme 2/29/2024 10:43:26 PM New Delhi, Feb 29: The government on Thursday approved a rooftop solar scheme, PM-Surya Ghar: Mufti Bijli Yojna, with an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore, to provide up to Rs 78,000 subsidy for the installation of solar plants and 300 units free power for one crore households. Briefing media after the Union Cabinet meeting, I&B Minister Anurag Thakur informed that approval has been given for the scheme for installing rooftop solar and providing free electricity up to 300 units every month for one crore households. ...   READ MORE   Gives nod to establishment of International Big Cat Alliance 2/29/2024 10:43:21 PM New Delhi, Feb 29: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the establishment of International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with headquarters in India with a one-time budgetary support of Rs.150 crore for a period of five years from 2023-24 to 2027-28. Acknowledging India’s leading role in conserving tigers, other big cats and many of its endangered species, the Prime Minister of India during his speech on the occasion of Global Tiger Day, 2019 called for an Alliance of Global Leaders to curb poaching in Asia. He reiterated this on the occasion of Commemorating 50 years of India’s Project Tiger on April 9, 2023 and formally announced launch of an Internationa...   READ MORE

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