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| Ladakh LS seat: NC announces coalition candidate without consulting Congress | | Lok Sabha Polls | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 1: Tensions flare within the INDIA bloc as discord emerges over the selection of a “consensus candidate” ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Ladakh.
A clear divide has surfaced within the opposition alliance in the Ladakh Union Territory following the joint announcement by the Kargil units of Congress and National Conference (NC) nominating Haji Hanifa Jan, a senior NC leader and former chief executive councilor, for the solitary Lok Sabha Ladakh seat.
A senior Congress leader, wishing anonymity, said that no decision has been taken so far, immediately after the formal declaration by NC and Congress leaders in Kargil regarding Hanifa Jan’s candidacy.
The distinct demographics of Leh and Kargil districts, predominantly Buddhist and Shia Muslim respectively, underscore the ideological disparity between the two regions, often reflected in voting patterns during parliamentary elections.
While the leadership in Kargil emphasizes Hanifa Jan's candidacy as the agreed consensus candidate backed by both parties, Qamar Ali Akhoon of NC suggested that t... | |
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| Despite being ditched by Cong, Mehbooba swears by INDIA bloc | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 1: Despite being dumped by the leadership of the Congress to give importance to the National Conference, Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) chief and party candidate for the Anantnag-Rajouri seat Mehbooba Mufti today made it clear that her party is part and parcel of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc to the “save” the country.
“Elections are small things. We are working for the larger cause to save our country from the communal and... | |
| | | | Cong couldn’t implement Constitution in entire country for 70-years: PM Modi | | |  Himmatnagar (Gujarat), May 1:
Hitting back at the Congress for claiming the BJP will change the Constitution in its third term in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the opposition party could not implement the statute book in the entire country despite being in power for 70 long years.
Addressing a poll rally in Himmatnagar town of north Gujarat in support of BJP's Lok Sabha candidates for Sabarkantha and Mehsana seats, the PM asserted he was committed to the Constitut... | |
| | | | India successfully tests SMART missile system | | |  New Delhi, May 1:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a successful flight test of the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on Wednesday.
According to a statement by the Ministry of Defence the SMART system is the next-generation missile-based light-weight torpedo delivery system which aims to bolster the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities beyond conventional ra... | |
| | | | After SC order, EC revises protocol | | | | New Delhi, May 1:
The Election Commission has come out with a new protocol for handling and storage of symbol loading units following the directions of the Supreme Court which had ordered that the machines should be sealed and secured in a container and stored in a strongroom along with the EVMs at least for 45 days post the declaration of results.
In a statement on Wednesday, the poll authority said all state chief electoral officers have been directed to create necessary infrastructure and provisions to implement the new protocols for handling and storage of the symbol loading units (SLUs).
“As mandated by the Supreme Court, the revised protocols are applicable in all cases of com... | |
| | | | Be prepared for heat wave in May: IMD | | |  New Delhi, May 1:
Above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country in May and a significantly high number of heat wave days are expected over northern plains, central region and adjoining areas of peninsular India, IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said on Wednesday.
Around 8-11 heat wave days are likely over south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada and Gujarat region in May, India Meteorological Department’s Director General Mohapatra told a pres... | |
| | | | Baramulla: 145 drug peddlers arrested, drugs worth Rs 1.88 cr recovered | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 1: Police have arrested 145 drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances worth Rs 1.88 crore from them during this year in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district.
Among the 145 drug peddlers, 79 were booked under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and 36 under the PITNDPS Act. Besides, 14 vehicles used for the trade were also seized during the period, police said on Wednesday.
Police have also recovered contraband and psychotropic substances worth Rs 1.88 crore (value of contraband in black market).
The contraband seized during the first four months of this year in the district including brown sugar (432 grams) worth Rs 73.71... | |
| | | | Judges don’t have holidays on weekends: SC | | | | New Delhi, May 1:
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said people who criticise that the apex court and high courts take long vacations don’t understand that judges don’t have holidays even on Saturdays and Sundays. The observation came from a bench of justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said those who criticise that top court and high courts take long vacations does not know how judges work.
The issue of vacation came up after the apex court, which posted the West Bengal matter for arguments on Thursday, told both the sides that arguments be concluded before the apex court goes on summer vacation, which will commence from May 20.
“All those who crit... | |
| | | | Jmu-Sgr National Highway reopens after 2 days | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 1: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was on Wednesday reopened for light motor vehicles (LMVs) after remaining closed for the past two days following multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains in Ramban district, officials said. Heavy motor vehicles are not allowed to ply on the highway for the time being as the road clearance and widening operation is still on, a traffic department official said.
He said the LMVs were released on the highway from both sides around 9.30 am after debris were cleared at Mehar, Dalwas and Magerkote.
The opening of the 270-km highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, provided relief... | |
| | | | Man booked for sharing Shah’s fake speech | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 1: Police here have registered a case against a Budgam resident for allegedly sharing a fake video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, officials said.
Following a complaint by BJP leader Altaf Thakur, a case was registered against Mohammad Ilyas Hussain Mir at Magam Police Station of Budgam.
“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 remove the reservation of SC and ST people in J&K, which is totally baseless and far from facts,” Thakur wrote in his complaint, according to police.
“I request you ... | |
| | | | 7 properties of Pak based terror handlers attached | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 1: Police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday attached seven properties belonging to terror handlers based in Pakistan, officials said.
After obtaining an attachment order passed by Additional Sessions Court, Baramulla, police attached properties belonging to terror handlers based in Pakistan, officials said. The seven properties was 1 acre and six marlas in total, they said.
They identified the terror handlers as Sajad Ahmad Bhat, Irshad Ahmad Khan, Gulla Mochi, Mohd Aslam Khan, Mohd Beigh, Khalid Mir and Rafiq Ahmad Bakerwal, all residents of Uri area of the district.
The police action was taken under CrPC Section 88 in connect... | |
| | | | 3.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Kishtwar | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 1: Panic triggered when a low intensity earthquake hit the hilly parts of Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said on Wednesday.
He said that on the intervening night, an earthquake of 3.4 magnitude hit the Kishtwar district, the National Center for Seismology posted on X.
It further said that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 30 kilometres with 3.4 magnitude on the Richter scale.
No injury or major loss was reported so far, said an official.... | |
| | | | Avalanche warning in Ganderbal | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 1: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Wednesday issued an avalanche warning in the higher reaches of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district during the next 24 hours, officials said.
An avalanche with “medium danger” level is likely to occur above 2700 metres over Ganderbal district in the next 24 hours.
People living in these areas have been advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further orders. Kashmir valley was lashed by widespread incessant rains and snowfall during the past few days prompting authorities to issue a fresh avalanche warning as a precautionary measure for the people.
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| | | | GST collections grow by 12.4% in April | | | |
NEW DELHI, May 1:
Goods and Services Tax collections grew 12.4 per cent to a record high of Rs 2.10 lakh crore in April, aided by strong economic momentum and increased domestic transactions and imports, the finance ministry said on Wednesday. The GST collections have breached the Rs 2 lakh crore mark for the first time in April this year, it said in a statement.
“The Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections hit a record high in April 2024 at Rs 2.10 lakh crore. This represents a significant 12.4 per cent year-on-year growth, driven by a strong increase in domestic transactions (up 13.4 per cent) and imports (up 8.3 per cent),” the ministry said
The GST revenue, which is bas... | |
| | | | Searches to track terror groups extended | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 1: Security agencies have widened the ambit of the search operation to Kathua district to track down two groups of terrorists involved in the killing of a village defence guard in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.
A village defence guard (VDG) was killed in a brief encounter with terrorists in remote Panara village in Chochru Gala heights early Sunday, following which a hunt was launched jointly by the police, army, and CRPF.
The search operation, which entered the fourth day on Wednesday, is ongoing in Basantgarh, Bani and Seoj areas of Udhampur and Kathua districts, officials said, adding there has been no fresh contact with the fleeing terrorists... | |
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