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| New dawn in Kashmir: Hurriyat groups vow allegiance to India, reject separatism | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 27: On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared an encouraging update regarding the evolving socio-political landscape in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing that two more organizations previously associated with the Hurriyat Conference have formally distanced themselves from separatist ideologies. This development marks a significant shift in the region, reflecting a growing inclination toward national integration and peace.
In a detailed post on X, Shah hailed the move as a momentous and positive milestone, emphasizing that these groups have chosen to place their faith in the transformative vision of a "new Bharat" championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “More heartening news emerges from the Kashmir Valley. Two additional groups tied to the Hurriyat... | |
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| Family of another separatist snaps ties with Hurriyat | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 27: The family of the JK Salvation Movement (JKSM) patron has publicly distanced itself from the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and any separatist agenda.
Neelofer Akbar Bhat, wife of Mohammad Akbar Bhat (Zaffar Akbar Bhat), Patron of the Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM), has publicly distanced herself, her husband, their children, and their organization from the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and any separatist agenda.
A Srinagar based news agency reported that a document states that Neelofer Akbar Bhat has said that she, her husband, their children, and the JKSM have no connection or affiliation with either faction of the... | |
| | | | 2 terrorists killed, 5 security personnel injured in Kathua encounter | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 27: A fierce gun battle in a remote forested area of Kathua district has left two terrorists dead and five security personnel injured as the security forces intensified their operation to neutralise an infiltrating group of about five militants, officials said on Thursday.
It was not immediately clear whether it was the same group that had been evading an earlier cordon in Sanyal forest of Kathua region or another batch of freshly infiltrated terrorists.
The ... | |
| | | | ECI notifies special summary revision for Nagrota, Budgam | | Bye-Elections | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 27: Election Commission of India today notified Special Summary Revision with reference to 01.04.2025 as the qualifying date in 77-Nagrota and 27 Budgam Assembly Constituencies (ACs) where bye-elections are due shortly.
As per the schedule issued here today by the Election Commission of India, the rationalization of polling stations will be held on 04.04.2025 (Friday), publication of integrated draft electoral roll on 08.04.2025 (Tuesday), filing of claims an... | |
| | | | Road projects worth Rs 2 lakh cr being implemented in J&K: Gadkari | | |  New Delhi, Mar 27:
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Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the road infrastructure projects worth Rs two lakh crore are being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir, which will boost the connectivity in the region.
Replying to supplementaries during question hour in the Lok Sabha, Nitin Gadkari said, “The government is working in converting 25,000 km National Highways into four lanes from two lanes in the next two years.” He informed that around 70 per cent of the work ... | |
| | | | LG hands over appointment letter to sister of martyred bus conductor | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 27: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today handed over the appointment letter, on compassionate ground, to Ms Renu Sharma, sister of Shri Arjun Sharma, who was killed in Reasi Terror attack.
Shri Arjun Sharma, a resident of Reasi, was the conductor of the bus carrying pilgrims which was attacked by the terrorists on June 09,2024.
The Lieutenant Governor assured all possible assistance and support from the J&K Administration to the family of the martyred ci... | |
| | | | Dhankhar rejects privilege notice against Amit Shah | | | | New Delhi, Mar 27:
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Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday rejected a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah after the minister cited a 1948 government press release to authenticate his statement that a Congress leader was part of the management of the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.
In his ruling on Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh’s breach of privilege notice, Dhankhar said Shah did not commit any “transgression” and that his statements during a debate earlier this week were in “absolute adherence to truth”.
He went on to state that the breach of privilege was invoked in haste to get traction in the media and asked the House Ethics ... | |
| | | | IGP Kashmir reviews security arrangements | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 27: Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, V K Birdi on Thursday chaired a joint security review meeting in Srinagar to evaluate and finalise security arrangements for the coming major events in the Kashmir Valley. The meeting was attended by senior officers from J&K Police, intelligence agencies, and various security forces.
A police spokesman said the meeting primarily focused on reviewing security arrangements in anticipation of the upcoming festivals, par... | |
| | | | 14 private member resolutions to be moved in J&K Assembly next month | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 27: A total of 14 private member resolutions, including three seeking restoration of statehood, will be moved in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly during the second part of the budget session next month, an official said.
The maiden budget session of the assembly post abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two Union territories commenced in Jammu on March 3, having a total of 21 sittings as per the revised calendar.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presented the first budget of his government on March 7. After the demands for grants, the budget was approved on March 25 with the passage of Appropriation Bills before the ... | |
| | | | Police raids multiple locations in Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 27: Multiple raids were conducted in the Kashmir valley Thursday as part of police investigations into the activities of several proscribed organisations, officials said.
The raids were conducted in Ganderbal, Shopian and Baramulla districts, they said.
Multiple locations were raided and searches were conducted at the residences of individuals associated with the proscribed organisations, including Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP), and J-K Muslim League (Masrat Alam Faction), they said.
They said police carried out searches at the residential premises of separatist elements suspected of involvement in unlawful a... | |
| | | | Hideout unearthed in Rajouri | | |  Early Times Report
MENDHAR/RAJOURI, Mar 27: Security forces on Thursday unearthed a hideout and recovered ammunition from it in Rajouri district, officials said.
Acting on a tip-off, troops of the Rashtriya Rifles and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the police launched a search operation in Manyal Gali forests of Thanamandi, they said.
During the operation, the forces uncovered the hideout and recovered five live rounds, one grenade, one gas cylinder, a small solar panel and some foo... | |
| | | | CBSE warns students enrolled in dummy schools | | |  New Delhi, Mar 27:
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CBSE students not found attending regular schools will not be allowed to appear for Class 12 board examinations, officials said and added that the onus of taking admission in “dummy schools” lies with students and parents.
In its ongoing crackdown on “dummy schools”, the Central Board of Secondary Education is contemplating amending examination bye-laws to disallow such students from appearing in the board exams and will have to take the National Institute of O... | |
| | | | I-T Deptt offices to remain open on March 29-31 | | |  New Delhi, Mar 27:
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Income tax department offices across the country will remain open on March 29 to March 31 to facilitate taxpayers in completing pending tax-related business for the fiscal year.
The ongoing financial year 2024-25 ends on March 31.
The Income tax department offices across the country will remain open despite the weekend and Eid-al-Fitr which may fall on Monday.
In an order, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said “to facilitate completion of pending depa... | |
| | | | J&K Govt assigns criminal cases | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 27: The Department of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs of Jammu and Kashmir has allocated criminal cases involving punishment of more than 10 years among Law Officers in the Srinagar Wing of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. ... | |
| | | | 17 injured in Navyug Tunnel accident | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 27: In all 17 people, including the driver, were injured after an SRTC bus overturned inside the Navyug Tunnel along Jammu-Srinagar national highway on late Wednesday, officials said.
They said the accident occurred around 9:55 PM when an SRTC bus traveling from Jammu to Srinagar lost control due to overspeed and turned turtle inside the tunnel.
“All 17 passengers including the driver identified as Farooq Ahmad, a resident of Budgam, got injured in the mish... | |
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