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| Digvijay Singh’s appointment as J&K observer confuses Cong leaders, workers | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 20: The Congress party’s decision to appoint veteran politician and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh as an observer for its Jammu and Kashmir unit has sparked confusion and discontent among party leaders and workers in the Union Territory.
On February 15, 2025, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) appointed Dr. Syed Naseer Hussain as the in-charge of J&K Congress, replacing Bharatsinh Solanki after the party’s dismal performance in recent Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. Barely two months later, the AICC’s decision to name Digvijay Singh as an observer has left party members puzzled.
A senior Congress leader, speaking anonymously to The Early Times, expressed surprise at the move, stating, “Appointing an observer so soon after na... | |
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| Cloudburst leaves 3 dead, damages property, washes away highway in Ramban | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 20: Three people have died in the cloudburst, while loss of property for some families due to hailstorm and flash floods, and the Jammu-Srinagar national highway is shut after a landslide triggered due to heavy rains in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Officials here on Sunday said that the National Highway was blocked for vehicular traffic at Panthyal, Seri, and other areas of Ramban district, following heavy rainfall that triggered landslides, flash flo... | |
| | | | LG Sinha, CM Omar express grief | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 20: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the loss of three lives due to flash floods triggered by incessant rain in Ramban district while Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary was rushing to the affected areas to take stock of the situation.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said his party’s government would request the Centre for financial assistance to provide adequate relief t... | |
| | | | Anti-Constitution face of BJP once again at its full display: Advocate Bhardwaj | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 20: Former President J&K High Court Bar Association Jammu and senior advocate Mohinder Bhardwaj on Sunday said that the anti-Constitution face of the BJP is once again at its full display and it justifies Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s fight to safeguard the Constitution which empowers and protects the rights of common citizens.
In a statement here Bhardwaj said, “ The manner in which two BJP’s MPs and its supporting authorities holding high constitutiona... | |
| | | | RSS Chief calls for ‘one temple, one well, one cremation ground’ | | |  Aligarh (UP), Apr 20:
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Seeking an end to caste differences, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called upon members of the Hindu community to strive for social harmony by embracing the principle of “one temple, one well, and one cremation ground” for all. Bhagwat, on a five-day visit to Aligarh, spoke to ‘swayamsevaks’ at two ‘shakhas’ at HB Inter College and Panchan Nagri Park and emphasised that achieving true social unity was paramount for India to fulfil i... | |
| | | | School teacher held for demanding sexual favours from student | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 20: A school teacher was apprehended for allegedly alluring and demanding sexual favours from a minor student by threatening to fail her in the internal examination in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday.
The action against the teacher, posted at the Government Higher Secondary School Bhaderwah, was taken following registration of a complaint on April 16, a police spokesman said.
He said the complainant alleged that the accused sent... | |
| | | | DGP Prabhat visits South Kashmir, reviews preparedness | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 20: Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat, IPS, concluded a comprehensive two-day tour of the South Kashmir Range.
The purpose of the visit was to review the operational preparedness of the police and security forces in the south kashmir range.It included individual operational reviews of Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, and Awantipora districts.
During the tour, the DGP also visited forward operational bases at Aripal and the Specia... | |
| | | | Day 6: Search operation to trace terrorists continues in Poonch | | | | Early Times Report
Poonch, Apr 20: The Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) continued their joint operation on Sunday for the sixth consecutive day in the forest area of Lasana in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch to trace terrorists believed to be hiding in the region.
The search operations started back on Tuesday following an exchange of fire between the security forces and terrorists on Monday night.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and are conducting extensive search operations in dense forest zones. Additional troops were also called in to assist the search operations.
According to officials, terrorists opened fire on the Romeo Force personn... | |
| | | | Searches underway in Kathua | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 20: Security forces on Sunday launched a search operation after getting information about movement of three suspected persons near a forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said.
A priest noticed three persons with backpacks moving towards the forest area of Rasana around 3.30 am and alerted the police, the officials said.
They said a special operations group of local police along with army and CRPF troops immediately cordoned off the area and launched a massive search operation to track down the suspected persons.
However, there was no trace of the suspected persons so far, the officials said, adding the search operation was cont... | |
| | | | Climate experts seek ‘right to cool’, heat protection for informal sector workers | | |  New Delhi, Apr 20:
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Climate experts have proposed urgent measures, including paid heat leave, free water ATMs at labour hubs and legal recognition for the ‘right to cool’, to protect India’s informal workforce during the extreme summer months.
More than 80 per cent of Delhi’s workers, including street vendors, construction labourers and ragpickers, face severe health risks and income loss due to extreme heat. The women among them are disproportionately affected, the experts said.... | |
| | | | SSC implements Aadhaar-based authentication for its recruitment exams | | |  New Delhi, Apr 20:
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has decided to implement Aadhaar-based biometric authentication in its all forthcoming examinations in order to verify candidates’ identity on a voluntary basis, officials said on Sunday.
They said the new measure will come into force for recruitment tests conducted from next month onwards.
The SSC is one of the largest recruitment agencies of the central government with its main mandate to conduct selections for non-gaze... | |
| | | | Omar lambasts Delhi Airport for flight diversion | | |  New Delhi, Apr 20:
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Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has lambasted Delhi airport as his flight was delayed and diverted to Jaipur before landing in the national capital early morning on Sunday.
Delhi airport operator DIAL regretted the inconvenience caused to him and said there are temporary capacity constraints due to runway upgradation and easterly winds.
“Delhi airport is a bloody shit show (excuse my French but I’m in no mood to be polite). 3 hours in the air af... | |
| | | | Soldier dies in Siachen Glacier | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, Apr 20: A soldier made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Siachen Glacier- the world’s highest battlefield, the Army said on Sunday. They said Naib Subedar Baldev Singh, made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Siachen glacier.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Army’s Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps paid tribute to Naib Subedar Singh
“GOC, Fire and Fury Corps and All Ranks salute Naib Subedar Baldev Singh, who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in #SiachenGlacier on 20 Apr 2025 and offer deep condolences to the bereaved family in this hour of grief, ” Fire and Fury Corps said in a post on X.
The Army, however, did not reveal the exact ... | |
| | | | Govt orders inquiry | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered an inquiry into the exclusion of retired Zoology lecturer Sarita Raina and others from the seniority list of 10+2 lecturers in the School Education Department. ... | |
| | | | LPG distributors threaten strike | | | | Bhopal, Apr 20:
Agencies
The LPG Distributors Association on Sunday threatened an indefinite countrywide strike if their demands, including higher commission, are not met in three months.
This decision was taken at the national convention of the association in Bhopal on Saturday, its president BS Sharma said in a release.
“A proposal has been approved by the members from various states about the charter of demands. We have also written to the Petroleum of National Gas Ministry about the demands of LPG distributors. The present commission being given to LPG distributors is very low and it is not commensurate with the operational cost,” he said.
As per the letter to the Union gover... | |
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