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| Amid rumours of resignation, CM stresses action against white collar rioters | | 'Observe SOP strictly but don't let 600 men hold 6 million people to ransom' | | | AHMED ALI FAYYAZ
EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR, June 26: In a virtual admonishment of the leadership of Jammu & Kashmir Police---first time in the last 18 months of his government---Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today took a serious note of the phenomenally growing situation of anarchy in "some parts of the Valley" and made it clear that the law enforcement agencies would have to strictly observe Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) but, at the same time, ensure that 600 rioters and their masters are not allowed to hold the population of 6 million people to ransom. Authorities are, subsequently, planning a major crackdown not only against the separatist Hurriyat leaders but also on some top activists of Dukhtaraan-e-Millat and High Court Bar Association.
Realizing the hazards of the lack of accountability and coordination between different institutions and organizations of his government, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today turned tough on the Police leadership and indicated an enough-is-enough posturing. While chairing an emergency meeting with his Cabinet colleagues and top governmen... | |
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| Kashmir situation makes Amarnath pilgrims apprehensive about safety | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 26: Even as the preparations are on war footing for commencement of annual pilgrimage of holy Amarnath Cave, the situation in Kashmir Valley turning volatile every passing day is becoming a major fear factor for enthusiastic devotees across the country , many of whom are shying away from registering for the yatra. Shutdowns in Jammu and Kashmir becoming routine and separatists demanding a curtailed Amarnath yatra, an air of uncertainty and apprehension has gripped thousands of Hindu pilgrims assembling here.
The pilgrims converging in Jammu, as of now are content about the arrangements made by the government in general and AMarnath Shrine Board in parti... | |
| | | | Agencies fear terror attack | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 26: A possible terror strike is feared in Jammu and Kashmir during the Amarnath pilgrimage commencing July 1. The concern was voiced Saturday at a meeting of the core group of security agencies including army, police and CRPF with civil administration, official sources said.
In the meeting held at 16 corps headquarters at Nagrota, Lt Gen Rameshwar Roy said, "There is a need to be more vigilant in view of the possibility of terrorists attempting to disrupt the existing peace in the region, especially during the months of the pilgrimage."
Lakhs of people every year visit the holy Amarnath cave shrine of Lord Shiva in the south Kashmir Himalayas. Roy, who is ... | |
| | | | 18045 appear in CET | | | |
MISHU GUPTA
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 26: As many as 18045 candidates today appeared in the common entrance test (CET) conducted by the Board of Professional Entrance Examination.
As compared to the previous year, there was a sizeable rise in the number of candidates appearing in the CET this year. Last year, around 16,000 candidates appeared in the exam in the state while this year this number will increase by 2045.
According to BPEE Chairman, Mushtaq Ahmed Peer nearly 18045 aspirants appeared in today's examination which was held at 28 centres (16 in Jammu and 12 in Srinagar) in the state. Last year the examination was held at 22 centres--12 in Jammu and 10 in Srinagar.
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| | | | Delhi prefers parleys with Pak to talks with separatists | | | |
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 26: Delhi seems to give more weightage to keeping the channels of dialogue with Islamabad open than resuming talks with the Kashmiri separatists especially those belonging to the All Party Hurriyat Conference (AHPC).This is evident from two factors.One,Delhi agreed to resume talks,if not the composite dialogue,with Islamabad even after Pakistan had not conceded all the demands from India regarding action to be taken against the perpetrators of the Mumbai carnage because it wanted to promote friendly and cordial relations with Islamabad..
The composite dialogue had been suspended soon after the terrorists,travelling from Pakistan,carried out a major strike... | |
| | | | Of information department's orphaned website | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 26: Three months ago Early Times wrote that the information department had no information about state's journey towards normality. The report quoting the official website of the government of Jammu Kashmir read: "This portion is under updation." Three months down the line, the particular portion continues to be under `updation.'
The information department, it seems, is in a fix. The tourist season is at its peak. Thousands of local and foreign tourists have arrived in the `tourist paradise' notwithstanding the travel advisories of their respective countries to the contrary. Most of the European countries have advised their nationals not visit what they call... | |
| | | | Rashtriya Muslim Manch to take on separatists in J&K | | | | ASHWANI
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 26:- To challenge the secessionist forces in the state who are hell bent to threaten national unity and integrity on the behest of Pakistan, J&K unit of Rashtriya Muslim Manch (JKRMM) will launch a state wide movement from August 1 to August 15 this year. This was informed by Mughal Hussain Khan Coordinator of the Manch here today.
The Manch activists besides holding rallies, public meetings and other functions will launch a campaign for national unity and integration. Mughal said besides the members of Muslim community a large number of school children and college student belonging to Muslim community will participate in these rallies.
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| | | | Islamabad bombing its tribal belt, asking New Delhi to give freehand to Kashmiri separatists | | | | RUSTAM
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 26: How can Islamabad ask New Delhi to "reduce troops on the borders" and withdraw anti-terror laws from the militant and separatist-infested Jammu and Kashmir State, which is an integral part of sovereign India? It has no locus standi in Jammu and Kashmir. To defend borders is the fundamental duty of the Indian State and to take on and neutralize the anti-India forces in the Kashmir Valley and other parts of the state is the national requirement. It is for the Government of India to determine the number of troops to be stationed on the borders and it is again for the authorities in New Delhi to enforce those laws which, according to them, have the po... | |
| | | | Except one mishap at Chandimarh, all reach destination safely | | Car Racers tread Akbar's route | | |
EARLY TIMES REPORT
RAJOURI, June 26: It was a glittering movement when first ever Mughal Rally ran on historic Mughal Road which was once tread by great Mughal emperor Akbar. In the Rally a total of 28 Car Riders participated. Except an accident of one car and some fault in another, all reached the destination smoothly.
Heavy deployment of security forces was seen on the road from Baflias to Pir Ki Gali, the last point in Poonch district from where the rally entered into Kashmir Valley. Sunny Sidhu of Chandigarh was first to cross over to Valley from Pir Gali.
The area adjoining Mughal Road which was once a hot bed of militants was cool and calm with racers running their "flyi... | |
| | | | Case listed for hearing on July 17 | | | |
JAMMU: The much nhyped Amandeep murder cxase was adjourned today till July 17 as the suspension of work by the lawyers affected normal functioning of the courts. The case was listed for arguments (on charge) today and the police had produced all the accused except Choudhary Nagar Singh.
Other accused who were present in the court today include Jatinder Singh alias Raja, Royal Singh, former SSP Jammu Manohar Singh, former SHO Gandhi Nagar Sultan Mirza, former Sub-Inspector Satnam Singh, Sarwar Singh Hussain Bukhari former Ballastic Expert FSL, Constable Raj Singh and Rakesh Singh. Chodudhary Jagar who was on bail also present in the Court. According to the source the Choudhary Naga... | |
| | | | Woman among 5 bootleggers arrested | | | | JAMMU: The sleuth of Excise department today recovered 175 liters of illicit liquor and destroyed 750 kilograms lahan.
The team also seized five working stills, besides arresting atleast four bootleggers including a woman, during three days of consecutive raids at border district Rajouri.
Official reports said that on a specific input, a team of Excise department led by Inspector Bilal-a-Araipak under the supervision of ETO Rajouri-Poonch Afaz Ahmed conducted several raids at village Sagot, Sawa, Arge, Dalhori, Patha, Androla, and Palma areas.
During raids, the officials arrested four bootleggers identified as Som Raj son of Jia Lal of Dhangri, Bhushan Kumar son of Chat Ram of Sewa, Cha... | |
| | | | Unidentified body recovered | | | | JAMMU: Police have recovered the body of an unidentified man from a Nullah near Police Station Trikuta Nagar.
Official sources said that the flying squad became suspicious following stink emanating from a Nullah near Police Station.
"The cops went near the Nullah and found the body of a man. The body was fished out park and it was shifted to the mortuary room of the Government Medical College Jammu for post mortem and identification," said sources.
Police have registered case and insisted inquest proceedings in the case.
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| | | | Decomposed bodies of old couple cremated | | | |
JAMMU: The decomposed bodies of a retired Power Development Department (PDD) official and his ailing wife, which were recovered under mysterious circumstances at their residence in Trikuta Nagar, were cremated today after the autopsy.
Official sources said that autopsy was conducted by a team of doctors at the Government Medical College and Hospital and later, they handed over bodies to the family members for performing last rites here this afternoon.
Sources however, said that post mortem report is yet awaited.
"Police have been waiting for the post mortem report to ascertain the exact cause of their death," official sources said, adding "the report is likely to come tomorrow."
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