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| Kargil Democratic Alliance’s ‘betrayal’ turns LAB leaders silent | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 8: Observing that they were ‘betrayed’ by the leaders of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) in the just concluded Parliamentary elections, leaders of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) have maintained a guarded silence over demand of the Kargil leaders to resume dialogue with the Union Government.
Highly placed sources said that leaders of LAB observed they were betrayed by their counterparts in Kargil by openly supporting the rebel National Conference leader Haji Haneefa Jan on the Ladakh Parliamentary seat.
“After the victory of the Haji Haneefa Jan, some active members of the KDA issued highly ‘provocative’ statements especially the demand of merging Ladakh a... | |
| | | | 4 soldiers martyred, 6 injured in Kathua terror attack | | |  Early Times Report
Kathua/Jammu, July 8: Four army personnel were martyred and six injured on Monday when terrorists ambushed their vehicle in the remote Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said.
The terrorists hurled a grenade and opened fire targeting Army vehicles which were on a routine patrol on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar road at around 3.30 pm near Badnota village in Lohai Malhar, 150 km from Kathua town.
Security forces retaliated but the terrorists fled ... | |
| | | | 114.57 tons of waste collected along Yatra route | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 8: About 114.57 tons of waste was collected from the twin routes to the Amarnath shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas since the beginning of the annual pilgrimage 10 days ago, officials said on Monday, as part of an innovative sanitation measures to ensure an "eco-friendly yatra". The 52-day annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine, housing a naturally formed ice-shiva lingam at a height of 3,880 metres, commenced from the twin tracks -- the 48-kilometre Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag and the 14-kilometre shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal -- on June 29.
"So far, the cumulative figure of waste on both the axes remained 114.57 tons. T... | |
| | | | Killing of 6 terrorists big blow to Hizbul-Mujahideen: Brigadier Chauhan | | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 8: After six terrorists were killed in two different encounters in Jammu and Kashmir, Brigadier Prithviraj Chauhan, Commander 1sec RR, said on Monday that the killing of terrorists in South Kashmir is a significant blow to Hizbul-Mujahideen. Chauhan also mentioned that, during the operation, one Army personnel also sacrificed his life. “In the Chinigham operation, our soldier Prabhakar Praveen made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. We had been monitori... | |
| | | | Man involved in terror financing case through Bitcoin trade: SIA | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 8: The SIA investigations into terror financing cases have found a man involved in funding the terrorist organisations through Bitcoin trade for fueling mass violence and terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, officials on Monday said.
The State Investigating Agency (SIA) has issued a public police request for identification of the man behind terror financing in the region.
During investigation, the SIA found the involvement of a man in routing money and funds via Bitcoin trade to the conduits of terrorist organisations for fueling mass violence and terrorist activities, an officer of the SIA said.
A case was registered in the SIA in the terror fi... | |
| | | | NEET-UG: SC seeks details on paper leak | | |  Agencies
NEW DELHI, July 8: Observing that a re-test has to be ordered if sanctity of the NEET-UG 2024 is “lost”, the Supreme Court on Monday sought information from the National Testing Agency and the CBI about timing of question paper leak and duration between leak and actual test.
The apex court also sought number of wrongdoers identified so far and methodology adopted for the paper leak. One thing is clear that leak of question paper has taken place,” a bench headed by Chief Justice D ... | |
| | | | Lance Naik Pradeep cremated | | |  Agencies
CHANDIGARH, July 8: The mortal remains of Lance Naik Pradeep Nain, who was martyed in action in an encounter in Kulgam district, were consigned to flames with full military honours at his native village in Haryana’s Jind district on Monday.
Several mourners turned up to pay their last respect to the martyr.
Haryana Minister Kamal Gupta was also present when the mortal remains of Nain (27), a para commando, were consigned to flames.
After receiving the news of his martyrdom, hi... | |
| | | | Telecom infrastructure spruced up: DoT | | Amarnath Yatra | | | Agencies
New Delhi, July 8: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday announced significant improvements in telecom infrastructure for Amarnath Yatra to ensure seamless mobile connectivity for pilgrims.
In collaboration with major telecom operators, including Airtel, BSNL, and Reliance Jio, the infrastructure has been upgraded to provide continuous coverage along the yatra routes, according to an official release.
To ensure seamless mobile connectivity, a total of 82 sites (Airtel, RJIL and BSNL) will be active, an official release said.
“A total of 31 new sites have been installed along the Yatra routes, increasing the total number from 51 in 2023 to 82 in 2024. This en... | |
| | | | PM to chair NITI Aayog governing council meet on July 27 | | |  Agencies
NEW DELHI, July 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair NITI Aayog’s ninth Governing Council meeting on July 27, which will discuss the ‘Vikshit Bharat@2047’ document to make India a developed nation, a senior government official said on Monday.
The council, the apex body of NITI Aayog, includes all state Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories, and several Union ministers. Modi is the Chairman of NITI Aayog.
NITI Aayog’s Governing Council will meet on July... | |
| | | | Landslide blocks Mughal Road | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 8: A massive landslide on Monday blocked Mughal Road, an alternate link connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, in the Poonch district, officials said.
The landslide hit the road near Panar bridge in the Surankote area, snapping connectivity between the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in the Jammu region and south Kashmir’s Shopian district, the officials said.
They said the Public Works Department (PWD) has mobilised its men and machinery to clear the debris from the road and ensure its reopening as soon as possible. ... | |
| | | | SF discover terrorist bunker hidden behind cupboard | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 8: Security forces discovered a meticulously constructed terrorist hideout within a civilian residence in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The bunker, cleverly concealed inside an almirah, had been reportedly housing four terrorists who were killed in an encounter on Saturday night.
Authorities are now looking into the possibility of local involvement in providing shelter to the terrorists.
A video circulating online shows security officials inspecting the small, well-fortified concrete hideout hidden behind a wardrobe in the civilian home.... | |
| | | | ‘Police can’t peep into private life of accused’ | | |  Agencies
NEW DELHI, July 8: The Supreme Court on Monday said there cannot be a bail condition which allows the police to peep into the private life of an accused in a criminal case.
A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan set aside a bail condition imposed by the Delhi High Court requiring a Nigerian national to share the Google Maps pin in his mobile device with the investigating officer in a drugs case.
Justice Oka, pronouncing the verdict said, “There cannot be a bail condit... | |
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