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| After opposition’s Patna conclave Farooq becomes “over-offensive” against Centre | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 1: “Tough” stand taken by National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah against the proposal of the BJP-led NDA government to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is an indication that he became over-offensive to opposing policies of the Centre.
For the first time, Dr. Farooq Abdullah has given a threatening statement against the Centre. The former Chief Minister is usually known for avoiding confrontation with Delhi but it is for the first time that he has threatened the Union Government.
Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Thursday cautioned the Centre against taking any unilateral decision on this issue.
He said the Centre should not push through with the Uniform Civil Code and rethink the consequences of implementing it. He asked the Centre to give a second thought to the proposal of implementing the Uniform Civil Code.
“This is a diverse nation, people of different races and religions live here and Muslims have their own Shariah law,”, he argued.
“India is a diverse country where people of all religions, caste, creed, and faith live together. B... | |
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| Crackdown against corrupt keeps Govt employees on tenterhooks | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 1: During the past three years the work culture in the government offices in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a sea change as the anti-graft agencies have acted tough against the employees involved in corrupt practices.
An analyst while talking to Early Times said, “After the scrapping of Article 370, the government has taken stern action against the employees who were involved in corrupt practices.”
He said, “The rampant absenteeism among government employees, they regularly skipping work without any valid reason, causing delays in public services and hindering the smooth functioning of government offices were a routine till August 5, 2019 (when the Ce... | |
| | | | If anyone tries to cast evil eye on India, befitting reply will be given: Rajnath Singh warns ‘neighbour’ | | | |
Agencies
Kanker (Chhattisgarh), July 1: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday warned India’s “neighbor” that if anyone tried to harm the country, a befitting reply will be given.
Speaking at a rally in Chhattisgarh’s Naxal-affected Kanker district, he also claimed that the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) would have been wiped out from the country had the Congress government in Chhattisgarh “cooperated fully.” He also alleged that forced religious conversions were on rise in the state.
The public meeting at the Narhardev High School ground was held to highlight the achievements of the Narendra Modi government at the Centre in the last nine years.
Referring to India’s response after te... | |
| | | | Amarnath Yatra: Journey of faith begins amid high security | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar/Jammu/Baltal, July 1: The breeze blew gently, borrowing the cool from the drizzle and energy from the first rays of the dawn, as chants in the praise of Lord Shiva rent the base camps for Amarnath Yatris as they began their journey to the cave shrine nestled at 3,880 metres in the Himalayas.
Most pilgrims spent the night awake in excitement and anticipation — and some because they were sold fake registration slips by agents.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished new enthusiasm and energy to devotees who knew the journey ahead was going to be hectic, but felt assured by the security arrangements.
The weather also played hide and seek, but nothing dampened t... | |
| | | | LG reviews SASB ‘Control Room’ operations | | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 1: Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a review meeting on Control Room operations set up at Raj Bhawan for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
The Lt Governor reviewed the queue management, deployment of security personnel, women constables, operation of langers and security forces at lower Holy Cave, installation of railings and heli services with the officers of the control room and appreciated the exemplary work done by the team.
The Shri Amarnath Ji S... | |
| | | | HC quashes FIR registered by Crime Branch | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 1: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed the FIR FIR No. 9/2018 U/Ss 409/420/120-B RPC registered with respondent-Crime Branch.
Justice MA Chowdhary while quashing the FIR, observed that that the Crime Branch of Police is only competent to register and investigate those cases which are either by reference made by the government or Director General of Police or regarding the offences contained in the Annexure to SRO 202 dated 03.06.1999. The contention of the learned Sr. AAG relying upon the Apex Court judgment (supra) that on conclusion of investigation, when offences are proved to have been committed, the matter should be left to be considered... | |
| | | | Facilitate movement of civilians, tourists on National Highway as well: Chief Secy | | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 1: In view of the beginning of Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 2023 from today, a high-level meeting of both Civil and Police administration was today held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta to review the traffic scenario on NH-44 including that of the roads leading to Pahalgam and Baltal.
On the occasion, Dr Mehta maintained that J&K has moved much ahead and our approach towards the management of affairs should be facilitative. He impr... | |
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