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| LG’s gift to newly recruited employees on 75th year of Independence: Govt scraps SO- 192 | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 14: The decision of the Jammu and Kashmir government to scrap “discriminatory” SO 192 of 2020 is considered a gift of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to newly recruited government employees.
According to the official spokesman of the government, the Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the scrapping of Jammu and Kashmir Probationer (Condition of Service, Pay and Allowances) and Fixation Rules, 2020, notified vide S.O. 192 of 2020 (successor of S.O 202 of 2015); with effect from 1st of August, 2022.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K and Nitishwar Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor attended the meeting. The decision will bring all Government employees being appointed in the Union territory of J&K on an equal footing with their earlier appointed counterparts who may be occupying the same/comparable posts in the cadre.
Further, a significant number of grievances from the newly appointed e... | |
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| Multi-layer security grid in place for I-Day in Jammu | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 14: A multi-layer security arrangement has been put in place ahead of 75th Independence Day for peaceful conduct of the celebrations across the Jammu region.
Police sources said that joint check points are set up at many locations for frisking operations especially the areas adjoining the main venue.
The main function will be held at Maulana Azad Stadium here.
The ground as well as aerial surveillance has also been enhanced," they said adding that besides dog squads and drones, sharp shooters have also been deployed for the successful conduct of the national event and foil nefarious attempts if made by anti-national or anti-social elements.
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| | | | Kulgam grenade attack: Injured cop succumbs | | | |
Early Times Report
Kulgam, Aug 14: A police personnel was killed after terrorists threw a grenade in the Qaimoh area in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, said police on Sunday.
The victim has been identified as Tahir Khan, a resident of Poonch.
"A grenade incident was reported yesterday night in Qaimoh Kulgam. In this terror incident, 01 police personnel namely Tahir Khan R/O Mendhar, Poonch got injured.
He was shifted to GMC hospital Anantnag for treatment where he succumbed and attained martyrdom," Kashmir Zone Police said in a tweet.
On Saturday, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was injured when terrorists threw a grenade at security forces in Sri... | |
| | | | Kathua: In unique 40 km rally, BJP activists carry 75 meter Tiranga | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Aug 14: Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday witnessed a unique and historic spectacle, loaded with patriotic fervor and unprecedented enthusiasm, as thousands of BJP functionaries and workers undertook a 40 kilometer Har Ghar Tiranga rally in the Kathua district, carrying 75 meter long and four meter wide tricolor, marking the 75th anniversary of independence, as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Campaign, amid slogans of Bharat Mata Ki Jai.
The event caught the imaginatio... | |
| | | | World looks towards India for managing diversity: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat | | | |
Agencies
Mumbai, Aug 14: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the whole world looks towards India for managing diversity. He was speaking at an event on ‘Bharat@2047: My Vision My Action’ in Nagpur city of Maharashtra.
“The world points at India when it comes to managing diversity efficiently. The world is full of contradictions but managing dualities will only come from India,” he said. “We unnecessarily gave importance to caste and other similar structures,” Bhagwat said.
The systems which were formed for work were used to create differences between people and communities, he said.
“We do have small differences in language, dress, cultures, but we n... | |
| | | | PM Narendra Modi felicitates Commonwealth Games contingent | | | |
Agencies
NEW DELHI, Aug 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday felicitated the Indian contingent, which returned from the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with 61 medals including 22 gold. The Prime Minister congratulated the players and coaches for their stupendous performance. He welcomed the athletes and coaches and expressed immense pride in the accomplishments of India’s athletes. The PM said that it was a matter of pride that due to the splendid work of the sportspersons, the country is entering into the “Azadi ka Amrit kaal with an inspiring achievement”.
Along with the historic performance in the Commonwealth Games, the country has organised the Chess Olympiad for the f... | |
| | | | COVID-19: J&K reports 563 fresh cases | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: The Government today informed that 563 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported today; 58 from Jammu division and 505 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 473782.
Moreover, 679 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 75 from Jammu division and 604 from Kashmir division.
According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel Corona virus (Covid-19), out of 473782 positive cases, 4463 are Active Positive (722 in Jammu Division and 3741 in Kashmir Division), 464542 have recovered and 4777 have died; 2346 in Jammu division and 2431in Kashmir ... | |
| | | | AC extends ex-gratia relief to DDC members | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today approved the extension of ex-gratia relief of Rs. 25 lakhs to all Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen, and members of District Development Councils of Jammu and Kashmir in case of death due to a militancy-related incident. Earlier, the Government has provided similar relief for all elected BDC Chairmen, Sarpanches, Panches and all elected members of Municipal Bodies of Jammu and Kashmir.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K and Nitishwar Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant... | |
| | | | Cop injured in Srinagar encounter | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINaGAR, Aug 14: A cop was injured during an encounter between militants and security forces in Nowhatta area of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday on the eve of the Independence Day, police said.
“Chance #encounter started in Nowhatta area of #Srinagar. Police & CRPF are on the job.
Further details shall follow,” Kashmir Zone police wrote on Twitter.
A police official said bike-borne militants fired at a police party near Redpora Park, Sazgari Pora Nowhatta, which was retaliated.
During encounter, one policeman sustained injuries, the official said.
Police recovered a motorcycle and an AK rifle from the spot, he said.... | |
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