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| Jammu, Srinagar metro rail projects still under “stage of appraisal, approval” | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 13: Contrary to the reports regarding the finalization of the roadmaps and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the ambitious Jammu and Srinagar metro rail projects, the Union Government made it clear that these proposals are under various stages of appraisal, and approval.
“The proposals received from Union Territory government of Jammu & Kashmir for Metro Rail projects of Jammu and Srinagar are under various stages of appraisal and approval”, Minister of State in Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Kaushal Kishore recently told the Rajya Sabha.
Replying to a question of BJP member Ghulam Ali Khatana the Minister said as per the Metro Rail Policy, 2017 respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) is responsible for initiating metro rail projects.
“The Central Government considers financial assistance for such projects in cities or urban agglomerates, based on feasibility of the proposal and availability of resources, as and when posed by the concerned State Government/Union Territory (UT)”, he said.
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| NC shares picture of Sheikh Abdullah-Gani Lone watching football together, BJP asks why | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 13: In a development that has triggered a debate in some circles, the National Conference has shared an old picture wherein the then Chief Minister and NC founder, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah is seen watching a football event with Peoples Conference, founder, Abdul Gani Lone sitting next to him in 1970s brining to light old relations between the two parties.
“From the Nawai Subh archives. Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah watching Santosh Trophy Match in 197... | |
| | | | Kashmir man cries ‘Babu-Pvt school nexus’, seeks Raj Bhawan intervention | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 13: In a shocking development, a man has made shocking allegations of favoritism against some private schools in Kashmir seeking the intervention of the Raj Bhawan.
The man in question man has shared his video with “A big #Explosive story of a #high ranking #official of Directorate of School Education Kashmir with evidence. Story will reveal the Nexus.”
The man said some of the private schools in Kashmir were enjoying impunity to violation of norms and that no action was being taken against them despite numerous complaints filed with the concerned officials.
He said even though numerous formal complaints along with evidence were filed before the concerne... | |
| | | | Imran Khan’s third marriage is illegal, un-Islamic ! | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Apr 13: Third marriage of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is not only “illegal but un-Islamic also”.
This was revealed by Mufti Mohammad Saeed who solemnized Imran Khan’s third marriage with Bushra Bibi in February 2018.
Imran Khan married Bushra Bibi during her Iddat period, Mufti told a court in Islamabad.
Mufti Mohammad Saeed made the testimony before Senior Civil Judge Nasrum Minallah on Wednesday during the hearing of a petition seeking legal action against the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman for marrying his current wife Bushra Bibi while she was reportedly on Iddat.
Iddat is a 130-day waiting period after the dissolution of a woman’s mar... | |
| | | | Despite DSEJ circular to pvt schools, parents continue to face exploitation | | | | Early Time Report
Jammu, Apr 13: One week ago, Director School Education Jammu, Ravi Shankar issued a circular regarding complaints against private schools for the purchase of text books, stationery items, and school uniforms from a particular shop.
The DSEJ said that such practices are putting financial burden on parents, particularly when purchasing books that are not prescribed by the Board to which the school is affiliated.
The circular had stated that such practices go against the ethical guidelines issued by the government and that private schools must notify through their websites the list of subjects and prescribed books by the affiliated Board. Private schools are not allowed... | |
| | | | Pak drone brought down in Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri/Jammu, Apr 13: A drone from Pakistan was brought down by security forces as it crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, and a massive search operation has been launched in the area, officials said on Thursday.
They said five magazines of AK-47 rifle, 131 rounds of fire, Rs 2 lakh in cash and other items have been recovered from the packet attached to the drone. Sources said they suspect some other drones might have dropped weapons, explosives or such items and the search has been launched to recover them.
“On the intervening night of April 12 and 13, alert troops of Indian army in coordination with police recovered a drone, which crossed the Lin... | |
| | | | Amit Shah reviews J&K security situation | | Infiltration bids, target killings discussed | |  Agencies
NEW DELHI, Apr 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Line of Control and International Border, sources said.
Shah was given a detailed presentation on the prevailing law-and-order situation in Jammu and Kashmir by security officials of the central government and the union territory administration. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary A... | |
| | | | Pak frustration worsens as Srinagar gears up to host G-20 summit | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 13: Adding to the frustration of Pakistan, the Modi government has only geared up preparations for the G20 meeting scheduled to be held in Srinagar in May, since the moment the neighboring country raised a fresh propaganda.
In response to the latest Pakistani propaganda against the scheduled meeting in Srinagar, while a meeting was held in the national capital to review preparedness for the mega event, even the local administration in Kashmir only geared up the preparations. The third meeting of G20 Tourism Working Group under India’s G20 Presidency will be held from May 22 to 24 in Srinagar, as per the sources.
In a provocative statement issued by the Pa... | |
| | | | Natural to hold G-20 meetings in J&K, Ladakh: MEA | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Apr 13: Rejecting Pakistan’s criticism, India on Thursday said G20 meetings are being organized in the entire country and hence it is “natural” to hold meetings in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as “these are inalienable parts of India.”
Pakistan recently slammed India’s decision to host a G20 meeting in Srinagar and parts of Kashmir as an “irresponsible move”.
“G20 meetings are being organized in entire India, in all cities and parts of India. It is therefore natural to hold the meetings in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh because these are inalienable parts of India,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said during the MEA Weekly Medi... | |
| | | | Arguments conclude, appeal file reserved for judgment, pronouncement likely next Week | | Controversial Palatial House of Ex-Dy CM at Ban Nagrota | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 13: A Bench of J&K Special Tribunal, Jammu headed by Member (Judicial) Rajiv Gupta has reserved the file for Judgment in the appeal preferred by Mamta Singh W/o Dr. Nirmal Singh, former Deputy Chief Minister of J&K against the JDA’s demolition notice regarding the alleged illegal construction of a Palatial House at village Ban (Nagrota), District Jammu.
It may be recalled that the arguments in the appeal filed by Mamta Singh were extensively heard by the J&K Special Tribunal on April 6th, 2023 and the matter was deferred for April 13th, 2023 for continuation of further arguments. Both the sides had put forth their submissions earlier on April 6th,2023 and h... | |
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