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| Amid social media campaign Saroori in dilemma to contest Lok Sabha elections | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 10: Four days have passed after the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) announced former minister Ghulam Mohammad Saroori as a party candidate for the Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha seat, the three-time MLA from Inderwal has not shown much enthusiasm to fight parliamentary elections.
Highly placed sources in the DPAP said that G M Saroori has yet not clear his stand on fighting the Lok Sabha elections despite the announcement of his candidature by the party le... | |
| | | | 2 WDs to trigger rain, snow | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 10: Two back-to-back Western Disturbances (WD’s) in quick succession are likely to trigger rain and snow over the next five days in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasts that generally the weather will remain cloudy today with isolated very light rain and snow over the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours.
The MeT office said there is a possibility of light to moderate rain or snow at widespread places during March 13, while light rain or snow at a few places on March 14.
The weather is expected to remain generally dry during March 15 to 18. An independent weather forecaster, Kashmir... | |
| | | | Women welfare priority of ‘double-engine’ Govt: PM Modi | | | 
RAIPUR, Mar 10:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the ‘Mahtari Vandan’ scheme in Chhattisgarh to provide monetary assistance to women and said the “double-engine” government’s priority is the welfare of women.
Virtually addressing the function in the BJP-ruled state, Modi said his government has taken a resolve to make three crore women “lakhpati didi” in the country.
“It is fortunate that today I got an opportunity to dedicate the Mahtari Vandan scheme aimed at empow... | |
| | | | 2 Election Commissioners likely to be appointed by Mar 15 | | | |
New Delhi, Mar 10:
Two Election Commissioners are likely to be appointed by March 15 to fill the vacancies created by the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey and the surprise resignation of Arun Goel, sources said on Sunday.
Days before the poll panel is expected to announce the schedule for the Lok Sabha polls, Goel resigned on Friday morning. His resignation was accepted by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday and the Law Ministry issued a notification to announce it.
This leaves Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as the sole member of the poll authority.
Pandey had demitted office on February 14 on attaining the age of 65 years.
A search committee under Law Minister Arju... | |
| | | | Food office gutted in Uri blaze | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 10: A Food Civil Services & Consumer Affairs department office was gutted in a fire mishap in the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.
Official sources said that an FCS&CA office building situated at Main town caught fire last night, razing the structure to ashes.
“The structure comprised the office of Tehsil Supply Office and one another room,” they said. “The fire was controlled after hours of hectic efforts by firefighters and locals,” said the sources adding, “Fortunately the office records were saved in the incident.” The cause of the fire in the meantime is yet to ascertained. The cause of the fire in the meantime is yet to ascertained.... | |
| | | | India, EFTA ink free trade agreement | | | |
New Delhi, Mar 10:
India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA on Sunday signed a free trade agreement under which New Delhi received an investment commitment of USD 100 billion in 15 years from the grouping while allowing several products such as Swiss watches, chocolates and cut and polished diamonds at lower or zero duties.
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The bloc committed an investment of USD 100 billion -- USD 50 billion within 10 years after the implementation of the agreement and another USD 50 billion in the next five years - which would facilitate the creation of 1 million direct jobs in India. This i... | |
| | | | 1 dead, 6 injured in Kulgam accident | | | |
Early Times Report
Kulgam, Mar 10: A man died while six others were injured when a load carrier overturned in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday.
The deceased has been identified as Muhammad Altaf Matoo, son of Muhammad Ramzan Matoo of Ganjipora village. According to an official, the incident occurred in the Qaimoh area when a load carrier veered off the road, resulting in on spot death of Matoo. “Six others travelling in the load carrier suffered injuries,” the official said.
He said that the injured were rushed to a nearby medical facility for treatment. ... | |
| | | | Terror hideout busted in Poonch | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 10: Security forces on Sunday busted a terror hideout in a forest in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district and seized seven rusted improvised explosive devices and a wireless set, officials said.
They said the hideout located inside a cave was uncovered during a joint search operation by police and the Army at Dara Sangla in the Surankote area.
Blankets and some other materials were also found in the hideout, the officials said.
A case has been registered and further investigation is on, they said, adding that no arrests have been made so far.
The officials said preliminary investigation suggests the hideout was used by terrorists active in the area ... | |
| | | | Traffic restored on highway | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 10: In a significant development for commuters traveling along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NHW-44), authorities have partially restored the route, facilitating the clearance of stranded vehicles between Nashree and Banihal.
This comes as a relief for travelers who had been stuck on the highway due to a 14-hour half undertaken to repair the road.
The restoration efforts are underway with dedicated teams working tirelessly to ensure the smooth flow of traffic.
However, commuters are urged to exercise caution and adhere to lane discipline while traversing the route.
Authorities have issued a warning regarding the potential threat of shooti... | |
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