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| Not endorsing NC’s demand, Congress promises alternate to Art 370 in J&K | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 23: Although its coalition partner National Conference is repeatedly promising to restore Article 370 if the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc defeats the BJP in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the Congress on Thursday avoided the question on demand restoring this article.
National general secretary of the AICC and former J&K Congress chief Ghulam Ahmed Mir on Thursday said that Article 370 was granted to the erstwhile State of J&K by Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.
He, however, avoided endorsing the demand of the National Conference to restore this Article.
“We will provide an alternative to this Article to the people of J&K after the INDIA bloc returns to power”, he said.
Mir expressed confidence that if Congress could gra... | |
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| Elaborate security arrangements in place ahead of polling | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 23: Multi-layer security has been put in place in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, particularly along the Line of Control (LoC), part of the Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency that goes to polls on May 25.
These measures include increased deployment of security personnel, area dominations in hill regions, additional checkpoints and round-the-clock monitoring in the region and at vital installations, officials said on Thursday.
Several additional companies of security personnel have been deployed, reinforcing a security setup managed by Army, police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF), they said.
Troops h... | |
| | | | Kishtwar: Machail Mata Yatra likely from July 25 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 23: An annual pilgrimage to Shri Machail Mata situated in the hills of Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir is likely to begin from July 25.
The yatra of Shri Machail Mata, according to official sources, is expected to start from July 25 and conclude in the first week of September. “Though official announcement for the pilgrimage is yet to be made by the administration but the pilgrims have started visiting the temple to pay obeisance,” they said.
The sou... | |
| | | | “Till Modi is alive, no one can snatch reservation from Dalits, Tribals”: PM | | |  Bhiwani (Haryana), May 23:
Tearing into the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal after the Calcutta High Court cancelled all OBC certificates issued in the state after 2010, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that no one can snatch the reservations for Dalits and tribals until he is alive.
While addressing a public gathering in Haryana’s Bhiwani, PM Modi said, “In West Bengal, they have issued OBC certificates to Muslims overnight and that too to infiltrators. The High Cour... | |
| | | | Avoid assemblies in afternoon: Education Deptt advises schools | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 23: The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has advised educational institutes to avoid assemblies in the afternoon to prevent heat related illnesses.
The department in a guideline to prevent heat-related illness (HRI) asked the schools to avoid assembling in the afternoon.
“Ensure adequate availability of drinking water and water breaks. Also sensitise students to cover their heads,” reads the guideline.
The department also directed the concerned to report any cases related to HRI, stating that education is not possible without care. ... | |
| | | | ‘Heat wave’ to continue for 6-days: MeT | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 23: Weatherman on Thursday said that the “heat wave” over plains of Jammu and Kashmir was likely to continue for the next six days.
A meteorological department official said that from May 23-28 generally dry weather is expected even as the possibility of thundershower activity at “isolated” places cannot be ruled out.
From May 29-31, weather is likely to be partly to generally cloudy with light rain and thunder at isolated places.
“Overall, no significant weather activity is expected till May 31,” he said, adding, “Heat wave over plains of Jammu Division & Kashmir Division is likely to continue during next six days”.
He said hilly districts are ... | |
| | | | ‘Extreme forest fire’ risk | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 23: Amid soaring temperatures, Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority on Thursday forecasted of ‘extreme forest fire’ risk in next seven days across the Himalayan region.
“Extreme forest fire risk is likely to occur over forest areas in next 7 days. people are requested to report the incident (if any) on 112 for prompt response. Dial 112 for any help,” said JK-DMA in an advisory.
Notably, MeT said that the “heat wave” over the plains of Jammu and Kashmir was likely to continue for the next six days.
“Overall, no significant weather activity is expected till May 31,” a MeT official earlier in the day said, adding adding, “Heat wave over plain... | |
| | | | 3 J&K policemen deputed to NIA | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has deputed three Inspector ranked police personnel to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Those deputed are Inspector Vikram Choudhary, Inspector Hargopal Singh and Inspector Pawan Kumar. ... | |
| | | | Inquiry against then SP closed | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 23: The Department of Home, Jammu and Kashmir Government, has closed a departmental inquiry initiated against then SP Katra Mohan Lal for his alleged failure to appear as a prosecution witness in the court. ... | |
| | | | Father-son crushed to death | | | |
Early Times Report
KATHUA/JAMMU, May 23: A man and his son were killed when a truck hit them in here on Thursday, officials said. Residents of the Korepunnu village blocked the border road and held a protest against the duo’s death.
The duo were on their way to their house at the Nagari village, when a fast-driven truck crushed them to death, they said. The villagers demanded strict action against the erring driver.
Former sarpanch Vinay Kumar, who was leading the dharna, demanded the night time be fixed to run the loaded dumpers (trucks). ... | |
| | | | 2 killed as vehicle falls in gorge | | | | Early Times Report
Kishtwar, May 23: Two persons have died when a load carrier met with an accident at Margan Top near Warwan area of Kishtwar district on Thursday, officials said.
An official said that the vehicle was in way from Anantnag to Marwah when it fell into a deep gorge near Naribaran, resulting in the death of two persons.
The deceased have been identified as Abid Hussain of Khudwani and Showkat Ahmed Pathana of Larnoo Matigowran.
The official added that the vehicle has fell into a deep gorge and rescue operation is going on to retrieve the bodies. ... | |
| | | | Vande Bharat departure delayed | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 23: The departure of ‘Vande Bharat’ on Thursday was briefly delayed from Jammu Tawi Railway Station due to a protest by families of railway staff residing in the colonies allegedly over a water crisis in the railway colonies. The families of railway staff residing in the colonies this afternoon assembled on the railway track at Jammu Tawi Railway Station and protested over the drinking water supply shortage in the quarters.
However, a team of Railway Protection Force (RPF), GRP, and Railway officials, immediately swung into action and rushed to the spot to pacify the situation.
In the meantime, the Delhi-bound ‘Vande Bharat’ coming from Katra, had to m... | |
| | | | Special casual leave revised | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 23: The period of Special Casual Leave for Kashmiri Migrant Employees and employees from the
Jammu Division working in the Kashmir Valley, in connection with the Lok Sabha Elections, 2024 for the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency, has been revised to May 24, 2024, to May 26, 2024. ... | |
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