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| Undeterred by terror attacks, Centre asks J&K admin to conduct Assembly polls before Sep 30 | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 14: Undeterred by the recent terror attacks in Jammu province, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre has decided to continue with the process of conducting maiden assembly elections in the Union Territory.
While the central leadership of the BJP has asked the local unit to start preparations for the Assembly polls, authorities at the higher level have already conveyed the message to the J&K administration about the conduct of polls before September 30.
Sources said that participation of people in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir has encouraged the Union Government to go for Assembly polls.
“People’s overwhelming participation in the Parliament elections has reposed common masses’ faith in the democracy and democratic institutions of the country so the Union Government wants to build up on this positive atmosphere”, sources said and added that preparations for Assembly elections will go simultaneously with this year’s Amarnath Yatra.
This year’s Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2024 will begin... | |
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| After terror attacks, Amit Shah reviews J&K security | | | 
Agencies
NEW DELHI, June 14: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in a meeting with top security brass in wake of terror attacks in the Union territory.
The Union Home Minister will also chair another detailed routine meeting on June 16 on Jammu and Kashmir security situation, in presence of Jammu and Kasmir LG, National Security Advisor among other key officials of Army, MHA and the erstwhile state.... | |
| | | | Terrorists wanted to kill everybody on the bus, says survivor | | | 
Early Times Report
Gonda (UP), June 14: Terrorists kept firing at the bus even after it fell into the gorge, Neelam Gupta, who was one of the 41 injured in the attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, said, recalling the June 9 incident. Nine people were killed in the attack on the vehicle that was carrying pilgrims from the Shiv Khori temple to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra.
The 53-seater bus veered off the road due to indiscriminate firing by the terrorists and fell into t... | |
| | | | Over 30,000 devotees pay obeisance at Mela Kheer Bhawani: LG Sinha | | | 
Early Times Report
Ganderbal, June 14: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said over 30,000 devotees paid obeisance at Mela Kheer Bhawani at Tulmulla, Ganderbal while as a Yatri Niwas to accommodate 1000 pilgrims will be completed next eight months in the district.
Talking to reporters, after paying obeisance at the Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla, Ganderbal, LG Sinha, said that over 30,000 devotees visited the Temple this time.
“The devotees were ferried in over 20... | |
| | | | Looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders: PM Modi | | G7 Summit | | 
Agencies
BARI (ITALY), June 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he was looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders at the G7 Summit on Friday to address global challenges and foster international cooperation for a brighter future.
The Prime Minister’s comments came as he arrived in Apulia, southern Italy, to attend the Outreach session of the G7 Summit.
“Tomorrow (Friday) is a packed day for him. We have several bilateral meetings with world leaders l... | |
| | | | SC seeks Centre, NTA’s response on plea for CBI probe into ‘irregularities’ | | NEET-UG Row | | 
Agencies
NEW DELHI, June 14: In a significant development amid a raging row over the NEET-UG, the Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre and the NTA on a plea for a CBI probe into allegations of question paper leak and other irregularities in the exam.
A vacation bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, which was hearing a batch of pleas including a PIL filed by Hiten Singh Kashyap, also sought responses from the CBI and the Bihar Government within two weeks.
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| | | | Night outing absolutely safe: Jammu Police | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 14: Refuting the reports being circulated by some social media handles on night outing, Jammu Police on Friday said that it is absolutely safe and secure.
A police spokesman in a message said that fake information is being circulated by some social media handles regarding avoiding night outing in Jammu.
"Police has taken strong note of such rumours and have asked people that this information is absolutely baseless and not to take serious such rumours, fake information," said the spokesman.
He further stated that police, security forces have maintained proper area domination and surveillance.
"J&K Police is fully aware and competent to handle any c... | |
| | | | Drug De-Addiction Centre Jammu closed | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 14: District Registering Authority for Clinical Establishments has ordered the immediate closure of the Parivartan Foundation Drug De-addiction Centre, situated at village Garhi, Domana Jammu. During a surprise inspection of the institution, severe irregularities and significant operational deficiencies were observed while the unprofessional management of the centre was also noted and taken into consideration.
To ensure the protection of the inmates from future inconvenience and mistreatment, Convenor, District Registering Authority, has issued an order for immediate closure of the Parivartan Foundation Drug De-addiction Centre. Arrangements have been ... | |
| | | | J&K Police rewards 5 villagers | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 14: Five residents of Jammu and Kashmir’s Makdi village have been rewarded for foiling a bid to smuggle about 10 kg of heroin from across the Line of Control, an official said on Friday.
The police headquarters has sanctioned Rs 4 lakh as reward money for the villagers for their “heroic display of bravery and patriotic act”, a police spokesman said.
Makdi, he said, is a village that falls ahead of the anti-infiltration obstacle system near the LoC in the Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Without caring for their safety, the villagers intercepted four narcotics smugglers in April, leading to the seizure of the heroin consignment that weighed 9.94... | |
| | | | MeT predicts heat wave in Jammu | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 14: Weatherman here on Friday forecast heatwave over plains of Jammu and hot and dry weather over rest of the places in J&K during next five days.
However, a meteorological department official here told that there is likelihood of a “brief” spell of rain/thunder/lightning on June 19 and 20. He said on June 15-18, generally dry weather is expected even as light rain and thunder at isolated places can’t be ruled out.
From June 19-21, he said, generally cloudy weather is expected with a spell of light rain/thunder at scattered places towards afternoon.
“Heat wave over plains of Jammu & hot and dry weather over rest of the places of J&K is expected... | |
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