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| 38-day Amarnath Yatra to commence on July 3 | | LG Sinha chairs 48th SASB meeting; Board members discuss measures to enhance facilities | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 5: The 38-day annual Amarnath Yatra would commence on July 3 from both the routes – the Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district and would culminate on August 9, 2025 on Raksha Bandhan.
The decision about the yatra duration and it’s commencement date was taken during the 48th board meeting of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan here on Thursday.
Pertinently, in 2024, the Amarnath Yatra lasted for 52 days and a record number of 5.12 lakh pilgrims, highest in the past 12 years, visited the cave shrine, nestled in the Himalayas.
The pilgrimage was called off in 2019 a few days before the abrogation of Article 370, while it remained suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to COV... | |
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| Cong under pressure to take on NC over unfulfilled poll promises | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 5: Despite the ruling National Conference (NC) reaching out to the Congress to ensure smooth functioning of the ongoing budget session, the grand old party is facing mounting pressure from its grassroots workers to expose the NC regime over its alleged failure to fulfill promises made in its election manifesto.
Sources within the Congress revealed that party leaders are particularly upset over the address of the Lieutenant Governor, which, according to them, f... | |
| | | | J&K’s transmission, distribution losses among highest in India: CM Omar | | Budget Session-2025 | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today stated that Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) is being implemented to curb losses and modernize power infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir.
Responding to a question from member Shakti Raj Parihar in the Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Power Development portfolio, said that J&K’s transmission and distribution losses are among the highest in India.
He noted that these losses are signifi... | |
| | | | ‘Gurez emerging as tourist destination’ | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that Gurez valley has recently gained significant recognition as a tourist destination and Tourism department would assess the need for establishing a Tourism Development Authority for Gurez.
Responding to a question by member Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi, the Chief Minister informed the House that Gurez Valley in Jammu and Kashmir has recently been in the spotlight as a tourist destination.
“In 2022, Gurez Valley received the ‘Best Offbeat Destination’ award, emphasizing its appeal as a unique and emerging tourist spot,” he said.
The Chief Minister, who also holds the portfolio of Tourism Minister, further stated ... | |
| | | | ‘Assistance for fire victims’ revised’ | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that the assistance provided to victims of fire incidents is based on the revised norms under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
In reply to the question of member Ali Mohammad Sagar during Question Hour of the ongoing Budget Session, the Chief Minister stated that the assistance scale for victims of fire incidents is as per the revised norms of assistance from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) issued by the Disaster Management Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
The... | |
| | | | Dr Farooq appears in Assembly | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 5: Former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) President, Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday made an appearance in the Assembly.
During the debate on Motion of Thanks on the LG’s address, Farooq Abdullah appeared in the House and was sitting in the Speaker’s Gallery along with NC leaders Nasir Aslam Wani, Ajay Sadhotra and Rattan Lal Gupta.... | |
| | | | Discussion on LG’s address resumes | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 5: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed discussions for the second day on the Motion of Thanks for Lieutenant Governor’s address delivered to the legislature on the first day of the Budget session.
The debate covered wide array of topics including Indus Water Treaty, filling up of vacancies in government departments, rationalisation of reservation policy and return of power projects.
Initiating the debate, Surjit Singh Slathia, said that the people have elected us to solve their problems and we have a responsibility to live upto their expectations. He praised the efforts of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, who for the first time, held series o... | |
| | | | CRPF Chief visits martyr’s family | | | | Palamu/New Delhi, Mar 5:
Agencies
CRPF Chief Gyanendra Pratap Singh on Wednesday visited the family of a martyr jawan in Jharkhand's Palamu district who laid down his life during a recent anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh, officials said.
The director general (DG) of the paramilitary force is on a daylong tour of the state.
Head Constable Mahima Nand Shukla (46) was grievously injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast on February 11 in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district. He was lifted in a chopper to Raipur and later shifted to the AIIMS in Delhi for better treatment. He however, succumbed to his injuries on February 20.
A picture of Shukla, with both his legs blown... | |
| | | | Govt orders probe | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Social Welfare Department has appointed Mohammad Akbar Wani, IAS, Director Social Welfare, Kashmir, as the Inquiry Officer to investigate allegations against former Tehsil Social Welfare Officer Mehjabeen Bano and former Anganwadi Centre Supervisor Rafeeqa Akhter in Tangmarg.... | |
| | | | Day not far when India will be USD 5 Trillion economy: PM Modi | | |  New Delhi, Mar 5:
Agencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the day is not far when India will turn a USD 5 trillion economy as he urged all stakeholders to invest in people, economy, and innovation to create jobs and boost growth.
Speaking in a post-Budget webinar on employment, Modi said the government has provided skill training to 3 crore youth since 2014 and decided to upgrade 1,000 ITIs and set up five centres of excellence.
Referring to an IMF report of Februa... | |
| | | | Govt clears Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib Ji ropeway projects | | |  New Delhi, Mar 5:
Agencies
The government on Wednesday approved two ropeway projects in Uttarakhand — Sonprayag to Kedarnath (12.9 km) and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji (12.4 km) — at a total cost of Rs 6,811 crore.
The timeline for construction of these two ambitious projects is 4-6 years. The decisions of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) were announced by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
The construction of a 12.9-km ropeway from Sonprayag to K... | |
| | | | Girl, boy jump into Jhelum | | |  Early Times Report
Uri, Mar 5: A girl and boy jumped into Jhelum river near Uri in Baramulla district on Wednesday, official sources said.
They said that duo, one of them a resident of Dhani Busgran and another, girl, from Kundi Barjala jumped into the fast-flowing river near Dulanja Uri near Line of Control this afternoon.
While locals have launched an operation to find out the duo, the services of SDRF and other allied agencies were awaited, report said.... | |
| | | | Terrorists hurl grenade at Police post | | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 5: Terrorists have hurled a grenade at a police post in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, but there was no damage to property or loss of life in the incident, police said on Wednesday.
“A blast was heard from the rear side of the police post at Old Town in Baramulla around 9:20 pm on Tuesday, causing concern among the public,” a police official said.
Police immediately cordoned off the area in coordination with other security agencies and a search... | |
| | | | OGW booked under PSA | | | | Early Times Report
Ramban, Mar 5: Police booked an Over Ground Worker under Public Safety Act in Ramban district on Wednesday, a police spokesman said.
He said that the OGW Manzoor Ahmed@Furqan son of Ghulam Mohd Naik resident of Dalwah, Tehsil Gool, District Ramban was booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
He was involved in anti-national and anti-social activities in Gool and surrounding areas, the spokesman said, adding, the necessary sanction was obtained under Section 8 of the PSA 1978 vide order dated 04.08. 2024.
The above named OGW was absconding and evading his arrest and avoiding the execution of PSA warrant. A special police team was constituted and the team by making t... | |
| | | | Avalanche in Sonamarg | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 5: An avalanche occurred in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg tourist resort on Wednesday, officials said.
No loss of life or damage has been reported so far.
The avalanche occurred in Sarbal village, the last village of the Kashmir valley, they said.
The avalanche caused panic among the people of the area, they added. ... | |
| | | | Army jawan dies | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 5: An army jawan died of firearm injuries sustained from his service rifle at a forward location in Kamalkote sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Wednesday.
Naik B T Rao (25), hailing from Andhra Pradesh, died on Tuesday.
The bullet was fired from the service rifle of the deceased jawan, they said adding the exact circumstances of his death were being ascertained.
The officials said prima facie it appeared to be a case of death by suicide.
However, Srinagar-based defence spokesman did not comment on the incident.... | |
| | | | Inquiry officer appointed | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Financial Commissioner (Revenue) has initiated departmental action against Shabir Ahmed Gorsi, former Patwari of Halqa Chak Lala, Jammu, who was also in charge of Patwari Deeli, now posted in Pulwama.
This followed FIR No. 16/2016 filed by the Vigilance Organization Jammu (now ACB).
In partial modification of a previous order, Rakesh Kumar (IAS), Additional Deputy Commissioner (Adm.), Jammu, has been appointed as the Inquiry Officer,... | |
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