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Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 30: Imran Sheikh, an Independent candidate from Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency, has 20 cases, including one under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, registered against him over the past nine years.
This is the maximum number of cases against any of the 20 contestants from the constituency
According to the affidavit filed by Sheikh along with his nomination papers, the cases are registered in nine di... | |
| | | | Dynamics likely to change as ECI postpones election on Anantnag-Rajouri seat | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 30: Decision of the Election Commission of India to postpone polling for the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency has generated new debate among political parties.
This decision of the ECI will provide an opportunity to the ruling BJP to openly play it’s card as party has 18 days period to campaign for the like minded candidate.
This is now poised for a triangular contest among three regional parties of Kashmir Valley.
This Parliamentary segment is steeped in the complexities of its voter demography and the lingering issues surrounding Jammu and Kashmir’s special status.
Set against the backdrop of intricate political dynamics, the upcoming election earl... | |
| | | | Agitating Ladakhi groups “annoyed” over sidelining by NC-Cong alliance | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 30: Amid reports that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc is devising a strategy to field a strong candidate to snatch the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat from BJP, the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) expressed its reservation over not contacting agitating groups.
Leh Apex Body (LAB) and KDA are jointly fighting the agitation for the sixth scheduled and statehood for Ladakh.
The agitating groups of Ladakh are expecting the National Conference and the Congress would take them on the board before announcing the candidate for this only seat of the cold desert.
“I’ve been receiving numerous calls asking whether the Kargil Democrati... | |
| | | | Police register FIR after BJP leader files complaint | | Amit Shah’s doctored video | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 30: Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered an FIR in connection with an alleged doctored video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
A police complaint was filed by BJP leader Altaf Thakur against a social media user for uploading the video of Home Minister. “This is to inform you one mischievous person under the name of Illyas Mir Magami @ Magamiillyas has uploaded a dubbed and fake video of Shri Amit Shah where in it is stated that Centre is going to remov... | |
| | | | Udhampur: Anti-terror operation enters day 3 | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 30: In a relentless effort to track down terrorists, who have taken refuge in the Dudu Basangarh forests, the search operation by security forces is underway for the third consecutive day in J-K’s Udhampur.
Security forces are using an unmanned aerial vehicle to track down the terrorists, who are hiding, taking cover of thick vegetation.
ADGP Jammu Anand Jain, accompanied by senior officers from the CRPF and Indian Army also arrived at the scene to oversee and monitor the search operation firsthand.
The focus remains on tracing two groups of terrorists, comprising a total of six to seven individuals, as reported by the Jammu & Kashmir Police. ... | |
| | | | Govt didn’t learn any lessons from 2014 Kashmir floods: Omar | | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 30: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the Government has not learnt any lesson from the 2014 devastating floods.
Omar said this during his visit to the flash flood-affected areas in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
He demanded adequate compensation for the people hit by the floods.
“The affected families must get the compensation to start their life again”, Omar told media persons.
According to official reports, 51 vi... | |
| | | | Fake videos being sold in ‘Mohabbat Ki Dukaan’: PM Modi | | | 
DHARASHIV, Apr 30:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said rivals who are unable to take on the BJP-led government are misusing technology to circulate fake videos on social media.
“Now their condition is such that as their lies aren’t working, they are using my face and with the help of artificial intelligence, selling fake videos in their “mohabbat ki dukaan”. This shop of lies must be shut down,” Modi said.
“Opponents are using artificial intelligence to distort quotes of lead... | |
| | | | Navy should remain ready to deter adversaries, says Admiral Tripathi | | | 
NEW DELHI, Apr 30:
Shortly after assuming charge as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi on Tuesday said the Navy should remain operationally ready at all times to deter potential adversaries in view of the emerging challenges in the maritime domain.
Admiral Tripathi, regarded as a communication and electronic warfare specialist, took the reins of the force following the retirement of incumbent R Hari Kumar after a career spanning four decades. An alumnus of ... | |
| | | | Flood threat subsides in Kashmir | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 30: Except for Kupwara and some low-lying areas, the threat of floods in Kashmir subsided on Tuesday as the water level in Jhelum and other water bodies in the valley began receding after the three-day incessant rainfall stopped late last night.
The officials said the water level at downstream locations along the river kept rising for a few hours and crossed the flood declaration mark at Pampore in Pulwama and Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar early Tuesday. But it has started to recede.
Meanwhile, the water level in river Jhelum late at night also crossed the flood declaration mark at Sangam in Anantnag district but when the rains stopped around 11.00 pm... | |
| | | | Weather to remain dry till May 5: MeT | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 30: In a sigh of relief for people, especially those living in low-lying areas, rains stopped on Tuesday after drenching Jammu and Kashmir for the last few days. During the next 24 hours, the weather department here has forecast cloudy weather with possibility of fresh rains, particularly in the afternoon.
Generally cloudy weather is expected with light rain with thunder at many places on April 30,” a meteorological department official said.
From May 1-5, he said, generally dry weather with afternoon thundershower activity is expected at a few places. Light rains with thunders at scattered places have been forecast from May 6-7.
Regarding rainfall... | |
| | | | Search on to retrieve body of missing tourist | | Sonamarg accident | | |
Early Times Report
Ganderbal, Apr 30: Authorities in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district Tuesday have resumed the rescue operation to trace out the missing tourist, who went missing after a car plunged into river Sindh near Hung Sonamarg on Sunday. An official said that police, SDRF unit and local volunteers intensified the rescue operation on the third day to trace the missing tourist in river Sindh. He said that the rescue operation was called off yesterday evening due to darkness 5 individuals were killed after a vehicle skidded off the road and fell into rover Sindh near Hung area on Sunday. ... | |
| | | | Avalanche warning issued | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 30: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority on Tuesday issued a medium- danger level avalanche warning for three districts in Kashmir division. Avalanche with medium danger level is likely to occur above 2500 metres over Bandipora, Kupwara and Ganderbal districts in next 24 hours, reads an advisory .People living in the specified areas are advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further orders.”In case of any help, the authority can be reached at 112, the JKDMA said. ... | |
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