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Shah-effect: ULB polls by autumn in JK 6/30/2023 10:57:46 PM Early Times Report Jammu, June 30: Even as the five-year term of the Local Urban Body or ULB will complete in October-November 23, the fresh polls are likely to be held by autumn of this year somewhere close to September. Sources said the matter of ULB polls was discussed by the Jammu and Kashmir government with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent two-day visit and that the polls could be held “a bit early.” Sources said Shah is keen to see that the polls are held in time for the deliverance of good governance in Jammu and Kashmir. Sources said Shah told the J&K administration that the process of holding the elections should be prioritized and that even if the fresh elections get preponed by a few days or weeks, it would be in the interest of democracy. Sources said the Chief Secretary Dr AK Mehta and Home Secretary RK Goyal are in touch with the officials of the Housing and Urban Development Department to finalize the process. The sources said the formal proposal for holding of the elections would be put forth before the Chief Electoral Officer of J&K Gov...   READ MORE

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Politicians who chose greener pastures face identity crisis 6/30/2023 10:57:41 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, June 30: Kashmir based politicians who abandoned their parent parties in search of greener pastures seem to be grappling with the challenges of adjusting to their newfound political affiliations. According to the sources many political leaders are disillusioned by their experiences and yearning for a sense of belonging, several of these politicians are now seeking to retrace their steps and return to their political roots. “When these leaders left their parent parties they met with great fanfare and anticipation, as the politicians hoped to find a more conducive environment for their political aspirations. However, as time progressed, it became increasing...   READ MORE   Amarnath Yatra-2023: LG flags off first batch of pilgrims Wishes all devotees safe and spiritually-fulfilling journey 6/30/2023 10:57:35 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, June 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of Shri Amarnath Ji pilgrims from Yatri Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar, today. Amidst the chanting of Vedic Mantras, the first batch of 3488 pilgrims set off to the Holy Cave in a convoy of 164 light and heavy vehicles early in the morning. The Lt Governor wished all the devotees a safe and spiritually-fulfilling journey and prayed for peace, prosperity and happiness to all. “The holy pilgrimage is the ultimate bliss. It is the path of humility, compassion and awareness. Shiv Sutra says, क्समो भैरव:, the spiritual endeavour is Bhairava, the first step to experience the divine. It is the journey of in...   READ MORE   ‘Carrying RFID cards must for yatris’ 6/30/2023 10:57:25 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, June 30: Authorities have directed Amarnath Yatris to collect Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cards from the designated locations in Jammu and Kashmir before embarking on the Pilgrimage. The Authorities have cautioned pilgrims not to travel without it. "It is mandatory for all the yatris to wear the RFID card issued by Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) at all times during the yatra", a communiqu? said and added "No Yatri shall be allowed to enter the yatra area without RFID card". The RFID Arbiter Technology Card is equipped with the Radio frequency and linked with the Aadhar card of the yatris which enables every pilgrim to remain traceable if l...   READ MORE   Admin detects 300 fake registration permits FIR lodged, police start investigation 6/30/2023 10:57:19 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, June 30: In major breakthrough, approximately 300 fake registration permits of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra for the year 2023 has been detected by the District Administration Jammu along with district police. Giving more information regarding the issues, the Deputy Commissioner Jammu Avny Lavasa said that FIR has already been launched in this matter and police investigation is also underway. She also advised to the pilgrims to register only from the official website of Shri Amarnath Shrine Boards or the designated registration counters installed for the purpose. The Deputy Commissioner further urged the pilgrims to verily their registration permits in order to avo...   READ MORE   Futuristic policies boosted global recognition for Indian universities: PM Modi 6/30/2023 10:57:09 PM Agencies New Delhi, June 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Friday that futuristic policies and decisions taken in the last few years in the education sector have boosted global recognition for Indian universities. Addressing the valedictory ceremony of Delhi University's centenary celebrations, Modi noted that the number of Indian universities that featured in the latest QS global ranking has surged to 45 from 12 in 2014, the year he became prime minister. He referred to the rise in the numbers of IITs, IIMs, AIIMS and NITs across the country and described them as the building blocks of the new India. The prime minister spoke about his recent state visit to the US and ...   READ MORE   If Rahul Gandhi becomes PM, scams will become India's destiny: Amit Shah 6/30/2023 10:56:57 PM Agencies Udaipur, Rajasthan, June 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that if Rahul Gandhi becomes prime minister, scams and corruption will become the destiny of India and if Narendra Modi is re-elected, fraudsters will go behind bars. He also targeted the Congress government in Rajasthan, saying that had it set up a special court in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case, which happened in Udaipur last year, the accused would have been hanged by now. He accused the Ashok Gehlot government of being the number one in corruption and called upon the people to oust it from power in the upcoming assembly elections. The minister exuded confidence that the BJP will form government i...   READ MORE   J&K underwent sea change after abrogation of Article 370: LG Sinha 6/30/2023 10:56:51 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, June 30: Jammu and Kashmir has undergone a sea change since the abrogation of Article 370 with benefits of more than 800 laws being extended to the people of the union territory, said Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday. Sinha was addressing the inaugural function of the 19th Legal Services Authority meeting here at SKICC. “For decades, there were sections who were deprived of benefits of laws passed by Parliament,” he said, adding that following the abrogation, benefits of more than 800 laws were extended to Jammu and Kashmir. He said Jammu and Kashmir has changed in the last few years for good. “The ‘Patwari’ (entry-level revenue official) was m...   READ MORE   PIL on genetic laboratories: High Court seeks fresh status report 6/30/2023 10:56:40 PM Early Times Report Jammu, June 30: In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Smile Social Youth Club regarding the establishment timeline of genetic counseling centers, genetic clinics, genetic laboratories, and others, the Division Bench of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, comprising Chief Justice N. Kotishwar Singh and Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, has directed the filing of a fresh status report. During the hearing, the bench observed that the status report did not include the timeline for establishing the genetic counseling centers, genetic clinics, genetic laboratories, etc. In light of this, the Division Bench ordered the authorities to submit a fresh status report w...   READ MORE   CBI court frames charges against State Tax Officer in bribery case 6/30/2023 10:56:35 PM Early Times Report Jammu, June 30: Special Judge CBI cases Jammu Bala Joyti framed charges against Ramneek Singh State Tax Officer who was caught by CBI red-handed while accepting a bribe. According to the CBI case on 27/04/2022 Ramneek Singh (State Taxes Officer, Circle Kathua-I being public servant demanded bribe of Rs. 15,000 from one Keshav Mahajan complainant for refund of excess balance in electronic cash ledger of his firm “KS outlier Media Network Private Ltd” and in pursuance to this demand, the accused on 29/04/2022 demanded and accepted the bribe of Rs 13,000 as payment from complainant Kashav Mahajan, at Lane No. 3, Greater Kailash, Jammu inside the complainant’s car as...   READ MORE

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