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| Tarigami, Shah trying to persuade Mehbooba not to field candidates | | Lok Sabha elections | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 12: Following the National Conference’s announcement of retaining all seats in the Kashmir Valley, leaders from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Awami National Conference are working diligently to preserve opposition unity in Jammu and Kashmir amidst the challenge posed by the BJP.
Highly placed sources CPI (M) leader M Y Tarigami and Awami National Conference chief Muzaffar Shah are trying to convince Mehbooba Mufti not to field candidates on Lok Sabha seats to jointly fight BJP.
M Y Tarigami, spokesperson for the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) and a leader of the CPI (M), has pledged to mend emerging divisions within the alliance. Acknowledging existing disagreements among its members, Tarigami reaffirmed his commitment... | |
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| Political parties demand simultaneous elections | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 12: Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir are calling for simultaneous Assembly and Lok Sabha polls, emphasizing their demand during discussions with the Election Commission of India (ECI) team, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, in Srinagar on Tuesday.
National Conference Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani questioned the delay in holding Assembly elections, asserting that if conditions permit Lok Sabha polls, there's no reason to postpone Assembly elections in J&K.
Wani, along with other National Conference leaders, conveyed this message during their meeting with the ECI team at SKICC Srinagar.
Similarly, a delegation from the Peopl... | |
| | | | EC begins consultation with political parties | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 12: Political parties here on Tuesday urged the Election Commission to hold assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir simultaneously with the Lok Sabha polls as the panel started two-day consultations with stakeholders to review preparedness for the upcoming general elections.
The BJP too has expressed its readiness for simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and the Jammu and Kashmir assembly.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and other officials of the poll panel, who arrived here on Monday for a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, held interactions with delegations from the National Conference (NC), PDP, BJP, CPI(M), Congress, and the Aam Admi ... | |
| | | | PM inaugurates Janaushadhi Kendra at Sgr Rly Station, Gati Shakti terminal at Samba | | LG thanks PM Modi for revolutionising rail infrastructure, connectivity in J&K | | 
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for revolutionising rail infrastructure and connectivity in J&K and dedicating number of railway projects to the people of the Union Territory today.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today laid foundation stone and dedicated Railway projects worth over Rs 85,000 crores.
He inaugurated Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra at Srinagar... | |
| | | | Govt launches portal for people seeking Indian citizenship under CAA | | | 
NEW DELHI, Mar 13:
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday launched a portal for people eligible to apply for Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019, an official spokesperson said.
The move came a day after the Government notified rules for implementation of the CAA 2019.
“The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 under the CAA-2019 have been notified. A new portal has been launched, persons eligible under CAA-2019 can apply for citizenship on this portal indianci... | |
| | | | Special CBI court convicts Rly official | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 12: A special CBI court here on Tuesday convicted a railway official for taking bribe to reduce penalty charges 10 years ago, officials said.
Special Judge Bala Jyoti convicted Tilak Raj, then Head Goods Clerk who was arrested red handed while taking a bribe of Rs 20,000 for reducing the penalty charges, levied due to delay in lifting the consignment from the Jammu Railway Station.
The CBI had booked Raj and his colleague Kameshwar Singh, both then Head Go... | |
| | | | 3 bikers killed after hit by truck | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 12: Three bikers were killed when a motorbike they were riding on was hit by a speedily driven truck in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Police here on Tuesday said that the bike on which three youth travelling from Doda towards Jammu last night, was hit by a truck near Garnai on Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Udhampur.
The riders suffered critical injuries leaving two dead on the spot while the third died while being shifted to the Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu.
“The deceased persons were residents of Doda district while the driver has been taken into custody and a cognizance has been taken into the matter,” said police. ... | |
| | | | Helicopter ambulance to be procured for LS polls | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 12: The election department will procure three helicopters, including air-ambulance for the forthcoming LoK Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, and has floated request for proposals (RFP) recently.
These steps have been taken in the run up to the preparation for the forthcoming Lok Sabha in Jammu and Kashmir.
As per the RFP, the chief electoral officer of Jammu and Kashmir invites online bids from reputed companies, agencies and service providers for the provision of one helicopter Ambulance, one single engine helicopter and twin engine helicopter on wet lease basis for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 in J&K.
While helicopter ambulance will be require... | |
| | | | Pokhran witness to India’s trinity: PM Modi | | | |
Pokhran, Mar 12:
As awestruck spectators watched the ‘Bharat Shakti’ exercise here in Rajasthan on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Pokhran has become witness to the trinity of India’s ‘aatmanirbharta’, belief and self-pride.
The integrated tri-service firepower and manoeuvre exercise was held for about 50 minutes at the Pokhran field firing range where India showcased the prowess of its indigenous defence equipment.
Roars of LCA Tejas and ALH Mk-IV filled the air while Main Battle Tank Arjun, and K-9 Vajra, Dhanush and Sharang artillery gun systems ruled the firing ranges on ground.
Platforms like Pinaka satellite system and a swarm of drones left the audience spellbo... | |
| | | | Centre approves Rs 224 cr outlay | | | |
New Delhi, Mar 12:
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Tuesday that an allocation of Rs 224.44 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of the Shopian Bypass on National Highway-444 in Jammu & Kashmir.
This development, which will comprise a 2-lane stretch across 8.925 km in the Shopian district, will be executed using the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode.
The minister said the project also holds strategic significance as it links Shopian district with Pulwama on one side and Kulgam on the other within Jammu & Kashmir.
It is poised to significantly benefit apple growers in south Kashmir, particularly in Shopian distric... | |
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