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| Big offensive against terrorists after Defence Minister’s visit | | 3 Pak nationals among 7 terrorists killed in Kashmir in 24 hours | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 30: The offensive against active terrorists in Kashmir Valley has been intensified after the visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The Defence Minister during his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday and Friday warned to intensify the war against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
He has asserted that India will give a befitting reply to anyone who tries to disturb the peace in the country.
He cautioned the people against the evil designs of anti-national forces.
Addressing a gathering of the personnel of the Armed Forces, Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and J&K Police in north Kashmir’s Baramulla area on Thursday, Singh lauded forces for shouldering their responsibilities with dedication and zeal to protect unity and integrity of the nation.
“Our neighbour has always resorted to anti-India activities. Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed terror activities in the past. Due to the relentless efforts of the forces, there has been a significant decline in the number of terror activities recently”, he said wi... | |
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| Assembly poll bugle in November ! | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 20: If all goes well, the poll bugle for Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be blown in the month of November, sources close to the corridors of power in New Delhi told the Early Times.
On June 18, during his 2-day visit to the Union Territory, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said there was a “strong possibility” of starting the electoral process by “the end of this year”.
As per the sources, the Election Commission of India has already set in motion the process of holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir by initiating the revision of electoral rolls following the delimitation exercise in the Union Territory. The draft rolls are li... | |
| | | | Sapna Kotwal takes over as Joint Director Information Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 20: Sapna Kotwal on Monday took over as the Joint Director Information Jammu.
The outgoing Joint Director, Namrita Dogra congratulated Sapna Kotwal for her new assignment and apprised her about the functioning of the Joint Directorate Office and several other important issues. After taking over the charge, the new Joint Director interacted with the Officers and officials of the office.
Deputy Director (HQ), Rehana Akhter Bijli, Cultural Officer, Parul Khajur... | |
| | | | Northern Army Commander on 4-day visit to Ladakh | | | | Early Times Report
Leh, June 20: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday arrived in Leh on a four-day long visit to Ladakh to review the operational preparedness of troops in the union territory, officials said.
He is also scheduled to visit Siachen sector, the world’s highest battlefield.
Lt Gen Dwivedi arrived in Leh and was received by commanders of corps and the Indian Air Force (IAF), they said.
He is on a four-day visit to Ladakh sector to review operational preparedness, training, progress of induction of modern weapon systems, equipment and logistics assets, officials said.... | |
| | | | PM package employees in Kashmir: LG Sinha to chair high-level meeting today | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 20, 2022: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will chair a high-level meeting in Srinagar today to discuss the issues related to the Kashmir Pandit employees recruited under Prime Minister Employment Package.
The meeting notice was issued in this regard on 14th of this month. Chief Secretary, J&K, Principal Secretaries, Financial Secretary and Commissioner Secretaries of all departments will attend this high-level meeting.
Deputy Commissioners’ have been directed to attend this meeting through Video-Conferencing. Meeting will be held in the civil secretariat Srinagar at 1200 hours.
The promotion and seniority related matters of PM Package employees a... | |
| | | | Alleged fraud in SI written examinations: Demand for CBI probe gains momentum | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 20: As just four days left for the inquiry panel to submit its findings regarding alleged fraud and manipulation in written exams of Police Sub-Inspector conducted by the Service Selection Board, demand for a CBI probe gained momentum.
On Monday some aspirants pointed out that they have no faith in the three-member inquiry panel constituted by the Jammu and Kashmir Government so there was a need for a high-level probe.
Quoting some reports which pointed out involved of some influential persons in the scam, some aspirants aired apprehension that members of the inquiry panel would succumb to the pressure of these influential persons. They demanded that an i... | |
| | | | National flag at Islamia school for the first time in 117 years | | |  Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, June 20: In change of winds, for the first time in 117 years history, National Flag a top on Islamia Farediya School in Kishtwar- established by Anjuman Islamia Kishtwar in the year 1905 with an aim teach the masses of Kishtwar.
As per the details available with Early Times, the national flag replaces the Islamic flag a top of the school building on the eve of two days annual day function of the school which is congruent to the Urs of 17th cent... | |
| | | | Major setback to PAGD as President MC Bijbehara loses floor test | | | | Early Times Report
Anantnag, June 20: PAGD on Monday received a major setback after President Municipal Committee Bijbehara Majid Nabi Khan lost the floor test.
Floor test was conducted on the directions of Additional District Judge Anantnag. Hon’ble Sub-Judge Mr Mir Wajahat Secretary DLSA Anantnag supervised the floor test at Municipal Committee Office Bijbehara.
0ut of 16 councilors, 14 were present during the floor test among which eight voted against the President Municipal Committee Bijbehara Majid Nabi Khan.
The National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party were supporting the Municipality president and were actively luring councilors.
Majid Nabi Khan is a PDP Leader an... | |
| | | | Army issues notification for recruitment under ‘Agnipath’ scheme; registration from July | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, June 20: Amid protests in several parts of the country, the Army on Monday issued a notification for the induction of soldiers under the Agnipath military recruitment scheme under which the online registration of applicants will begin next month.
In its notification, the Army said the online registration for the force’s recruitment can be done on “www.joinindianarmy.nic.in” and “www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and was mandatory for all the job aspirants under the new model.
The Army said ‘Agniveers’ would form a distinct rank in the Indian Army, which would be different from any other existing ranks.
It said the ‘Agniveers’ will be barred from disclosing classified infor... | |
| | | | Agnipath scheme: Service chiefs to meet PM today | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, June 20: The chiefs of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force are scheduled to separately meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 21 and would brief him on the Agnipath recruitment scheme.The services chiefs will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow separately and are likely to brief him on Agnipath scheme, government sources said.
The Agnipath scheme was launched last week and following protests, the central government has announced several support measures in the last few days to allay apprehensions surrounding the new recruitment scheme into the armed forces.
Unveiling the Agnipath scheme in the presence of the three service chiefs, Defence Minister Rajnath ... | |
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