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| ECI team likely to visit J&K soon, kick start preparations for Assembly polls | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 8: A team of the Election Commission of India is likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir very soon to start preparations for the Assembly elections formally.
Sources said that the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held after this year’s annual Amarnath Yatra, but preparations will be started much before to ensure smooth conduct of the polls.
“A team of the Election Commission of India is likely to visit J&K very soon”, a source said, adding, “Preparations for the Assembly elections and Amarnath Yatra will go simultaneously and schedule of the polls likely to be announced just after the conclusion of the Yatra”.
Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2024 will begin on 29th June 2024 and conclude on 19th August 2024.
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| Infighting in Cong intensifies after party’s poor performance | | LS Polls Result Aftermath | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 8: Although the vote share of the Congress has improved on two Lok Sabha seats of Jammu province, infighting in the party has intensified in the J&K unit.
Sources said that some party leaders have written to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing the local unit president, Vikar Rasool Wani, of “ruining the party” in the Union Territory.
The Congress has consistently lost two parliamentary seats in Jammu to the BJP for three consecutive terms.
“Now, f... | |
| | | | Special Judge Bala Jyoti rejects bail plea of Revenue Deptt official | | Bribery Case | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 8: Special Judge Anti Corruption and CBI cases, Bala Jyoti on Saturday rejected the bail application of a Junior Assistant, Mohammad Ishaq Bhat, in Revenue Department who was arrested by the Anti Corruption Bureau last week for allegedly demanding and taking bribes. Bhat’s counsel moved an application to seek bail for the accused. The Special Judge Bala Jyoti after hearing both the sides observed: “Heard and carefully perused the entire material on record. Th... | |
| | | | Of 18 Assembly constituencies Omar loses 15, Mehbooba 16 | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 8: Results of the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections have been disappointing for two former J&K chief ministers, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti.
According to the details available with Early Times Both omar and Mehbooba faced significant losses in their respective constituencies, with Omar Abdullah losing in 15 out of 18 assembly constituencies and Mehbooba Mufti in 16 out of 18.
Omar managed to secure victories in only three constituencies: Pattan, ... | |
| | | | 4 Govt employees dismissed for anti-national activities | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on 08.06.2024 (Saturday) dismissed four employees, 02 belonging to Police Department (Constables), 01 to Education Department (Teacher) and 01 to Jal Shakti Department (Assistant Lineman) in terms of Article 311 of the Constitution of India for their involvement in anti-national activities.
The activities of these employees had come to the adverse notice of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as they found them involved in activities prejudicial to the interests of the State, such as involvement in terror related activities.
Abdul Rehman Dar, Selection Grade Constable in Police Department S/o Sona Ullah D... | |
| | | | Have to act tough against unscrupulous elements to maintain peace: DGP Swain | | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 8: Law enforcing agencies have to act tough against some unscrupulous elements to ensure that the atmosphere of peace in Jammu and Kashmir is not disturbed, Director General of Police RR Swain said on Saturday. “When there will be peace, elections can take place and, when there is no fear, then only people can vote without fear. That’s the atmosphere we want to maintain. Sometimes, we have to face brickbats as well (while doing so),” Swain told reporters ... | |
| | | | MeT forecasts fresh spell of ‘heat wave’ from June 10 | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 8: Weatherman on Saturday forecast fresh spell of “heat wave” from June 10 onwards in Jammu and Kashmir.
A meteorological department official said that partly to generally cloudy weather with possibility of light rain/thunder at scattered places was expected towards afternoon of June 8 in J&K. From June 9-17, generally dry weather is expected even as the possibility of light rain/thunder at isolated places can’t be ruled out, he said. It means that weather was likely to be generally dry on ensuing annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela on June 14 and Eid-ul-Azha festival which is being celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the globe from June 17.... | |
| | | | Narendra Modi set to take oath as PM for 3rd term today | | | 
NEW DELHI, June 8:
Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is set to take oath on Sunday for a third straight term, equalling the feat of first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, amid hectic parleys involving BJP leadership and allies over the share of berths of different constituents of the National Democratic Alliance in the new government.
Senior BJP leaders such as Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh besides party president J P Nadda have been consulting the allies, including T... | |
| | | | Properties of 2 Pak-based terror handlers seized | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 8: Jammu and Kashmir Police attached properties worth crores of rupees belonging to two Pakistan-based terror handlers hailing from Baramulla district on Saturday. According to officials, terror handlers Jaleel Ahmad Rather and Mohammad Ashraf Mir, both residents of Baramulla’s Tilgam, have been operating from Pakistan for some time now. After obtaining an attachment order passed by the additional sessions court in Baramulla, police attached eight ‘kanaals’ and four ‘marlas’ of land, they said.
The action was taken under CrPC section 83 and is linked to an FIR registered under various sections of the law, including the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activ... | |
| | | | Teacher suspended for criticizing Govt policies | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 8: A teacher was placed under suspension for “disseminating confidential information and criticizing government policies” in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, officials said on Saturday.
The action against Grade-II teacher Fiaz Ahmed was taken after a video showing the dilapidated condition of his remote Government Middle School Draman in Bhatyas zone went viral on social media early this week.
The teacher is seen talking about the shabby accommodation, lurking threat to the lives of the minor students and inadequate staff to manage eight classes.
Chief Education Officer (Doda) Prakash Lal Thappa confirmed the teacher’s suspension and said the dep... | |
| | | | SIA raids timber dealer’s residence | | 2013 Sopore terror attack case | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 8: The State Investigation Agency on Saturday raided the residence of a timber dealer in the old city here in connection with an 11-year-old terror attack in Sopore which left four policemen dead, officials said. The SIA sleuths carried out the searches at the residence of Ahmadullah Malla in the Nawab Bazar area of the city in the early hours and seized some material and documents, the officials said.
They said the raid was carried out as part of the investigations into the April 2013 terror attack in the Hygam area of Sopore in Baramulla district.
Four police personnel were killed in the attack when terrorists, waiting in an ambush, opened fire o... | |
| | | | Labourer dies of gunshot wounds | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 8: A young civilian, labourer by profession, died of multiple gunshot injuries near Regal along the international border manned by BSF in Samba district, officials said on Saturday.They said that the civilian identified Vasudev, around 28-30 years of age, Son of Madan Lal of Akhnoor received gunshot injuries at about 2230 hours on June 7. Vasudev, working as labourer, was subsequently shifted to District Hospital Samba where doctors declared him as brought dead. Further details are awaited and investigations surrounding the firing are underway, they added. ... | |
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