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| J&K Bank digital platforms collapse | | Customers unable to access their accounts; bank says issue will be resolved soon | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 30: Customers of Jammu and Kashmir Bank are experiencing significant disruptions across the Union Territory due to a technical glitch affecting the bank's digital platforms.
The snag, which began earlier this week, has left thousands of customers unable to access essential banking services, causing widespread frustration and financial inconvenience.
From Srinagar to Jammu, customers have reported being unable to access online banking services and UPI transactions have come to a halt.
The disruption has hit a broad spectrum of the bank's clientele, from individual account holders to small businesses and large enterprises.
"I rely on the mobile app for all my transactions, and now I can't even check my balance or transfer funds," said a J&K Bank ... | |
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| 4.66 lakh devotees have ‘darshan’ in 31 days | | Amarnath Yatra | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 30: Another batch of 1,477 devotees left Jammu for Kashmir on Tuesday, taking the total number to 4.66 lakh pilgrims who have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra so far, said the officials of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), which manages the affairs of the Himalayan Yatra.
The Yatra started on June 29 and will conclude after 52 days on August 19 coinciding with Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan festivals.
Tuesday’s batch of 1,477 pilgrims left Bh... | |
| | | | Jammu Police conduct raids | | Fake gun licenses | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 30: Police on Tuesday raided a premises in Talab Tillo area here in connection with recovery of fake and forged gun licences.
Police sources said that acting of specific inputs after recovery of fake gun licences on July 25 from an under construction building, a premises was raided in the Karan Bagh area.
“During the raid, some documents and incriminating material was seized. The raid is in progress,” they added.
Jammu Police had unearthed mass forged licenses in Satwari area.
Police had said an information was received through reliable source that one person namely Tirath Singh, resident of Gadigarh, who owns Gun houses has kept forged gun licence ... | |
| | | | Terror attacks in J&K could lead to bigger confrontation: Farooq | | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 30: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said the terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir were testing the patience of the country’s people, cautioning that such incidents could lead to a bigger confrontation.
“We want peace to prevail between the two countries (India and Pakistan) but contrary to it, an atmosphere is being created for a confrontation. We fear that if it continues, there will be a time when India will not tolerate and peo... | |
| | | | Compete with Govt in creating jobs and investments: PM Modi to Industry | | | 
New Delhi, July 30:
Addressing the leaders of Indian Industry PM Narendra Modi highlighted the achievements of his government over the last ten years. PM Modi said India is currently the world’s fastest-growing major economy and in the last ten years the country’s budget has increased three times to Rs 48 lakh crore from Rs 16 lakh crore. PM Modi said, “When in 2013-14 the last budget of Dr Manmohan Singh’s government was presented, it was Rs 16 lakh crore. Today, in our government, it ha... | |
| | | | ‘28 killings in 11 terror incidents, 24 encounters in J&K till July 21 this year’ | | | |
New Delhi, July 30:
A total of 28 people, including civilians and security personnel, were killed in 11 terror-initiated incidents and 24 encounters or counter-terror operations up to July 21 this year, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Responding to the query of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pradeep Kumar Singh on behalf of the MHA, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai submitted a written reply in the Lower House pointing that there is a “decline in the number of terror incidents in J&K” compared to previous years.
Rai shared data that mentions that a total of 14 security personnel and 14 civilians were killed up to July 21 this year, whi... | |
| | | | State Bar Councils can’t charge exorbitant fees for enrolling lawyers: SC | | | |
NEW DELHI, July 30:
State bar councils cannot charge exorbitant fees for enrolling law graduates as lawyers as it perpetuates “systemic discrimination” against marginalised and economically weaker sections, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday. Stating that “dignity is crucial to substantive equality”, the bench observed that state bar councils (SBCs) and the Bar Council of India (BCI) cannot “alter or modify” the fiscal policy laid down by Parliament. They are users of delegated powers under the Advocates Act, 1961, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said, specifying that they cannot charge more than Rs 650 and Rs 125 for enrolling law graduates from the general and SC-ST ... | |
| | | | Wild bear kills man | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 30: A 27-year-old man was killed in an attack by a black bear in a forest in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.
Mohd Cheriya, a resident of Saroor, was attacked by the beast at Halander around 8 am when he was grazing his cattle in the forest area, the officials said.
They said the bear escaped deep into the forest after being chased by some people who rushed to the spot on hearing the cries of the victim.
Cheriya died before being taken to hospital, the officials said. ... | |
| | | | ‘Have provided substantial assistance to J&K’ | | | |
NEW DELHI, July 30:
“We have provided substantial financial support of Rs 17,000 crore in the Union Budget of UT Jammu and Kashmir this year. It includes Rs 12,000 crore towards financing the cost of Jammu and Kashmir Police. That’s the burden we want to take on our shoulders, so that Jammu and Kashmir has more flexibility to spend money on development activities,” says Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha. ... | |
| | | | Searches launched after suspicious movement | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 30: Security forces have launched a cordon and search operation following information about movement of two suspected terrorists in a remote village in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday.
The two armed suspects, dressed in black, were seen moving in Salampura village near Dehra Ki Gali late Monday night, they said.
Police assisted by the Rashtriya Rifles and CRPF launched a joint operation immediately after getting the information.
The suspected terrorists were seen moving towards lower Pangai, they said, adding the search operation is underway but there was no contact with the suspected terrorists so far.
The official... | |
| | | | Somnath Express halted after bomb threat | | | |
Ferozepur (Pb), July 30:
The Somnath Express, which runs between Jammu and Rajasthan, was halted at a railway station in Punjab’s Ferozepur district on Tuesday after police received an anonymous call claiming a bomb had been planted on the train, officials said.
All passengers were evacuated at Kasu Begu railway station, they said.
The Somnath Express runs between Jammu Tawi in Jammu and Kashmir and Bhagat Ki Kothi in Rajasthan.
The police control room received a call claiming there was a bomb on the Somnath Express. Soon after, the train was halted at Kasu Begu railway station, around 10 km from Ferozepur, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Saumya Mishra said.
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