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Detained Omar, Mehbooba 'fight' at Hari Niwas Palace over supporting BJP 8/12/2019 11:08:48 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 12: Detained at VIP guest house turned make shift jail, two former chief minister Omar Abdullah of National Conference (PDP) and Mehbooba Mufti of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) fought with each other on the issue of allowing BJP to expand its footprint in Kashmir Valley. It was after heated arguments between two political stalwarts of Kashmir, Omar Abdullah was shifted to splendid guest house of Forest Department. According to report published in national daily, during their detention at Hari Niwas Palace at Srinagar, Omar and Mehbooba-two arch rivals entered into heated argument a couple of days back. Omar blamed Mehbooba that it was all due to PDP that BJP has managed to expand its footprint in KashmirValley. He argued that PDP-BJP alliance was turning point in the political history of J&K because this blunder committed by PDP had allowed Sangh Parivar to make inroads in Kashmir Valley. Reports quoting sources said Mehbooba Mufti countered Omar Abdullah's allegation and reminded him that he was minister in the Vajpayee led NDA government at th...   READ MORE

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Mehbooba demands low calorie food in makeshift jail 8/12/2019 11:08:41 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 12: Despite being arrested by authorities as a preventive measure to maintain law and order on the eve of Centre's move to abolish Article 370 and bifurcate J&K, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti is demanding meals of her choice. As per report in a national newspaper, Mehbooba Mufti demanded brown-bread from the authorities for breakfast but she was denied the same as jail manuals don't permit the same. She is lodged in Hari Niwas Palace which is turned into a make shift jail. Interestingly on the one hand PDP leadership is trying to instigate people to oppose restrictions imposed by the authorities to maintain law and order, party's leaders in the custody are ...   READ MORE   Anti-Dogra elements invoking Dogriyat to frighten Dogras 8/12/2019 11:08:30 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 12: The August 5, 2019 historic developments - abrogation of the state's special status and division of J&K into UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh - have rattled the vested interests and Jammu-based supporters of Kashmir-based and Kashmir-centric parties such as the Congress, the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP). They are so rattled and desperate that they are trying their level best to mislead the people of Jammu and Ladakh saying abrogation of the state's separate status and creation of two UTs out of Kashmir will erode Dogra identity as people from other parts of India could come to Jammu to settle there, buy land in Jammu and grab ...   READ MORE   Centre demands suspension of eight Kashmir-based Twitter accounts for spreading rumours 8/12/2019 11:08:23 PM Agencies NEW DELHI, Aug 12: Amid the ongoing security clampdown in Jammu and Kashmir following the revocation of Article 370, which granted special status to the militancy-hit state, the Twitter accounts of separatist leaders in the Valley were blocked today, suggested media reports. The move by Twitter comes amid concerns raised by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that the separatist leaders may misguide the people in the Valley, which is already on the edge following the revocation of Article 370, which conferred special status to the state, and bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories. The Union home secretary recommended the closure of few Twitter accounts for "spreadi...   READ MORE   Out of 1554 Kms' length of NH projects, merely 171 Kms' completed so far Major National Highway projects in the state at nascent stage 8/12/2019 11:08:16 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 12: Most of the National Highway projects sanctioned for Jammu and Kashmir are still at nascent stage as out of total length of 1554 kilometres' projects, only 171 kilometres of projects have completed so far whereas major part is yet to begin. According to official documents, the Union government had sanctioned a total of 17 National Highway road development projects with in aggregate length of 1554 kilometres out of which six projects with aggregate length of merely 171 kilometres have been completed so far, while the remaining 11 road development projects with aggregate length of 1383 kilometres are either at their beginning phases or at the stage of form...   READ MORE   Will send aircraft for Rahul Gandhi to visit Kashmir: JK guv 8/12/2019 11:08:04 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 12: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Monday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks that there have been reports of violence in Kashmir, saying he will send him an aircraft to visit the valley and observe the ground situation. The governor said Gandhi should feel ashamed about the behaviour of one of his leaders who was talking like an "idiot" in Parliament. "I have invited Rahul Gandhi to come here. I will send you a plane, to observe (the situation) and then speak up. You are a responsible person and you should not speak like this," Malik said. Malik was replying to a question about statements and reports by some leaders and the...   READ MORE   Eid prayers held in every mosque in Kashmir: Governor Satya Pal Malik 8/12/2019 11:07:57 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 12: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said on Monday that Eid prayers were offered in all mosques in Kashmir Valley peacefully. "Today, namaz was offered by the people in every mosque. Namaz took place in every locality," Malik said. He said that security restrictions were relaxed on Saturday and Sunday and people did shopping in normal conditions and all arrangements were put in place. "But in troubled places, we will try to ensure peace because we don''t want even a single life to be lost or people get injured. It is the responsibility of the government to protect our citizens," he said. "We don''t want troublemakers or any other element creatin...   READ MORE   Admin gears up as Ajit Doval wants hassle-free return of Hajjis to Kashmir 8/12/2019 11:07:49 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 12: With the National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, who is camping in Kashmir to ensure that situation returns to normal at an earliest and the common people don't face inconvenience during curbs, the administration has geared up for hassle-free return of Kashmiri Hajjis to their homeland after the pilgrimage. Official sources said Ajit Doval has directed to the administration to ensure arrangements such that the pilgrims reach back their homes with all comfort. It was reliably learnt that Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Khan and his counterpart from police Inspector General of Police, SP Pani held a joint meeting to evolve a strategy such that the...   READ MORE   Congress' opposition intriguing UTs of J&K, Ladakh 8/12/2019 11:07:42 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 12: Congress leaders, including Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and former J&K CM Ghulam Nabi Azad, have been denouncing the Narendra Modi Government's decision to scrap "Temporary" Article 370 and "Illegal" Article 35A and bifurcation of the state into Union Territories (UTs) of J&K and Ladakh. The opposition of the Congress to the Government's decision to create UTs out of the state appears intriguing. The Congress has been saying that "it is criticizing the government not for bringing in Article 370, but for the manner in which it has been brought in". Rahul and Sonia Gandhi then intervened and said that "the resolution would reflect the party's un...   READ MORE   Supreme Court to hear plea against restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir by Centre 8/12/2019 11:07:26 PM Agencies NEW DELHI, Aug 12: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday a plea challenging the Centre's decision to impose restrictions and "other regressive measures" in Jammu and Kashmir following the revocation of the provisions of Article 370. The plea filed by Congress activist Tehseen Poonawalla is listed for hearing before a bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra, MR Shah and Ajay Rastogi. Besides, a separate petition filed by Anuradha Bhasin, Executive Editor of Kashmir Times, seeking removal of restrictions imposed on working of journalists in the state after the scrapping of provisions of Article 370 is likely to be mentioned for urgent listing in the apex court. Poonawal...   READ MORE   Munish reaches Bhour Kullian on bicycle, residents rue bumpy roads Mass contact programme continues 8/12/2019 11:07:10 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 12: In continuation to his mass contact programme, Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta who would be contesting the forthcoming Assembly elections from Gandhi Nagar constituency as an independent candidate riding his bicycle from his residence in Gole Market, Gandhi Nagar reached Bhour Kullian area today where he get firsthand knowledge of the problems being faced by the residents. After taking stock of the problems and listening to all the grievances of the resident...   READ MORE   Will distribute my salary among needy' 8/12/2019 11:06:32 PM Early Times Report Jammu: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, has said that if he wins the forthcoming Assembly elections from Gandhi Nagar constituency he would distribute his monthly salary among the needy people in his constituency. "It's my promise to you people that besides carrying out development work, I would distribute my salary among the needy people. I assure you that I would not take any money from anyone, nor would I remain inaccessible. Whenever you need me I will be available," Munish said. ...   READ MORE   Quiet, lonely Eid for Farooq, Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti 8/12/2019 11:04:43 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 12: It was a quiet, lonely Eid for former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti on Monday, quite unlike previous years when their homes were full of celebratory crowds of supporters, friends and family members, officials said. The three leaders were detained after the Centre revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 and proposed that the state be bifurcated into the union territories of Jamm...   READ MORE   Eid in J-K passes off peacefully barring few incidents, no firing in Valley: Police 8/12/2019 11:03:09 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Police Monday said Eid al-Adha festivities passed off peacefully in the state, barring a few minor incidents, and there was no firing anywhere in the Kashmir Valley. Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) S P Pani also said the Jammu and Kashmir administration was committed to maintain peace and order and the state police worked in this direction. "The Eid namaz was offered in different mosques and after the prayers, the congregatio...   READ MORE   Not a single bullet fired by security agencies in J-K: Top official 8/12/2019 11:02:56 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 12: "There have been some reports in the media about firing by security agencies and deaths. The police carried out a detailed briefing and I would like to strongly reiterate and categorically deny that any firing incident has happened in Jammu and Kashmir," Jammu and kashmir Principal Secretry (Planning) Rohit Kansal told the media here. "I reiterate that not a single bullet has been fired by the security agencies nor has there been any casualty. The airport and the national highway continue to function normally. Over 30 flights operated today," he added. Kansal said District and Divisional Administration carried out a number of activities including ...   READ MORE   No Eid till last bit of insult is avenged: Ex-IAS officer Shah Faesel 8/12/2019 11:02:44 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 12: Shah Faesal, an IAS topper who resigned from service in January this year in protest against Centre's actions in Kashmir, posted a controversial tweet at a time when there is tension in the Valley after abrogation of Article 370. The Kashmiri IAS topper of 2010 has been a staunch critic of the BJP-led Union Government and bitterly criticised Centre's move to scrap the state's special status under Article 370. The Eid-ul-Azha celebrations in Jammu and Ka...   READ MORE   Article 370 goes up in ''air'' literally! 8/12/2019 11:02:30 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 12: The sky in Jammu is agog with kites with just two words written on them -- Article 370. On Monday, the excitement among children and adults was palpable. "We are preferring a kite with words Article 370 written on it as it gives us the feeling of flying high with a sense of freedom," local resident Naresh Sethi told. He said markets have been flooded with such kites since August 5 when the Central government announced the abrogation of Article 370, ending special status to the state. Shopkeeper Naresh Aggarwal said in the entire Jammu region there was great demand for these special kites. "The Article 370 kite gives the people of Jammu a feeling of...   READ MORE   For women, ''true freedom'' will come this Independence Day 8/12/2019 11:02:01 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 12: Caught in the law and traditions, liberation for the women in real terms came with Jammu and Kashmir becoming the unions territory. A section of women feel that for them freedom has come 72 years too late, after the countrys Independence following the decision on Article 370 on August 5. "We got freedom in the true sense now," an elated Radhika Kerni, a local resident, told on Monday. She said earlier women were "forced" to get married within the region only for, if they married someone from outside the state, they would lose their inheritance, including ancestral property rights. "Now with the abolition of Article 370, we can proudly say we are res...   READ MORE   Industries continue violations, authorities in slumber 8/12/2019 10:49:16 PM Ashwani Sharma Early Times Report Udhampur, Aug 11: While authorities in Kathua have acted strictly against the violations committed by industries there, similar action is awaited in Udhampur where violations by industries have crossed all limits and life of the locals has become miserable. Rahul -a student from Rathian said that cement industry near his place is releasing very dirty smoke and dust making it difficult even for many meters away from the industry. Some people have developed health problems due to this. Some people has developed breathing problem due to the dust and smoke of the industry and presently they are under treatment," Sources informed Many more people i...   READ MORE

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