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| 3,500 social media groups under security scanner | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 9: After identifying some Twitter accounts involved in spreading rumours in the Union Territory, security agencies are scanning over 3,500 Facebook and Whatsapp pages with the potential to fuel unrest and violence in the Valley through social media.
“Security agencies are scanning messages and videos earlier uploaded on these groups from inside and outside the country,” a source said, adding, “most of the messages and videos on these pages were uploaded from across the border and shared by some locals”.
Recently some Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were detained by the security agencies for their involvement in spreading rumours.
Last month the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted a series of raids across four districts of Kashmir as part of its offensive against newly floated terror outfits.
The raids were conducted at twelve places in Kashmir Valley as part of its continuing investigations into the conspiracy of the newly-floated offshoots of proscribed Pakistan-backed terrorist outfits to destabilize J&K.
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| 2 soldiers among 5 dead as J&K, Ladakh receive heavy rains, unseasonal snowfall | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu/Leh, July 9: Two soldiers were among five people killed as incessant rains and unseasonal snowfall lashed a large part of Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir for the third consecutive day on Sunday, officials said.
With water bodies swollen, the meteorological department issued a red alert for Monday for certain parts of the Jammu region and Ladakh, while residents in dozens of lower catchment areas in the Jammu region were evacuated to safety as a precautionary measure.
The body of a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) was retrieved from a stream in the Poshana area of Surankote late Saturday evening, while the body of a second soldier was found this morning as th... | |
| | | | Amarnath Yatra resumes by helicopter | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 9: Chopper service resumed on Sunday, but treks were temporarily suspended from the Pahalgam and Baltal routes due to inclement weather, officials said.
They said the Chopper server was resumed at Baltal base camp in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district this morning, and pilgrims were taken to the cave shrine for darshan in five sorties so far. Six among them have paid pad obeisance at the cave shrine of Amarnath so far.
They said the weather is cloudy at present and the trek is slippery at various places, making the on-foot journey impossible.
"As soon as the weather further improves, the yatra will resume accordingly", they added.
No yatri was al... | |
| | | | Weather improves in J&K | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 9: The weather improved significantly on Sunday after two days of rainfall that caused floods at various places and dropped the temperature all across Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
"The overall improvement in weather is expected from July 10", the Meteorological office said, adding light rain may occur at isolated places. It said the weather will remain mainly dry from July 11-15.
The weather will remain generally cloudy on Sunday in both Jammu and Kashmir. However, a brief spell of rain in some isolated places can't be ruled out.
The day and night temperatures in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a nose dive, while Srinagar witnessed a 13-year low o... | |
| | | | Water level crosses danger mark in river Jhelum | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 9: Rainfall has stopped at most parts of Kashmir even as water levels at several places in Jhelum crossed the flood danger mark on Sunday, officials said.
The Meteorological Office said rainfall has stopped at most parts of the Kashmir valley, including in the south, while widespread rain lashed Kathua, Samba, and some places in Ramban, Doda, and Udhampur districts, causing floods and flash floods at various places.
The Met Office has issued a "Red warning" for Kathua, Samba, and other lower catchment areas of the Jammu region as there is a risk of flooding or flash flooding has increased considerably.
"All concerned are advised to stay alert during... | |
| | | | Amit Shah speaks to LGs of Delhi, J&K, takes stock of rain situation | | | |
Agencies
NEW DELHI, July 9: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to the lieutenant governors of Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir and enquired about the situation in the union territories in the wake of the incessant rains, sources said.
Shah also took an update from the Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha about the Amarnath pilgrimage which was suspended due to the heavy rains.
“In view of incessant rains in the capital, the Union home minister spoke to LG Delhi V K Saxena and took updates.
“The home minister also spoke to LG of the Jammu and Kashmir and took updates about Amarnath pilgrimage which was suspended due to heavy rains,” a source said.
Delhi recorded 153 mm of rain in ... | |
| | | | Hails NDRF, SDRF team for providing safe passage to Amarnath pilgrims | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, July 9: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday hailed the National Defence Response Force for providing a safe Amarnath Yatra to every pilgrim.
Taking to Twitter Amit Shah tweeted, “The NDRF and the SDRF have always stood tall in service to the nation and humanity despite all odds. Their role has been crucial in fulfilling our goal of providing a safer Amarnath Yatra to every pilgrim.”
“Sharing a photograph of an SDRF Jawan carrying a lady yatri on his back for 3 km through the unforgiving terrain of the Himalayas on her way back from the holy shrine. I applaud them for being the beacon of safety for the citizens,” Shah tweeted. ... | |
| | | | If elected will ensure J&K’s all-round development: Azad | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 9: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday assured people of all-round development of the far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir if his party was voted to power in the Union Territory.
The former J & K Chief Minister gave the assurance after paying obeisance at the revered shrine of Rangia Imam in Shahdara Sharief Uri of north Kashmir's Baramulla district.
"The people of Uri, Karnah, Poonch where a massive earthquake struck on October 8, 2005, are fully aware of the immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation measures which I as chief minister implemented," he said and added "your new houses stand testimony to my ... | |
| | | | LG interacts with civilian victims of terrorist violence, PRIs, civil society members | | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 9: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha interacted with a delegation of civilian victims of terrorist violence, PRI and civil society members, traders, Advocates, Teachers, members of Gujjar and various other communities at Raj Bhawan, today.
Members of the delegation expressed gratitude to the Government of India and Lt Governor led UT administration for establishing peace, harmony in the society and ensuring inclusive growth.
They also thanked the UT... | |
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