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| Families of terrorists raise Tiranga across J&K | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 14: On the eve of Independence Day, many videos have gone viral on social media in which family members of dreaded active terrorists were seen raising the national flags at their houses during the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
From the Sopore area of Kashmir Valley, a video has gone viral on social media depicting Rayees Ahmad, the brother of the dreaded Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Javed Ahmad seen raising a national flag at his house.
As some people reacted that Rayeed Ahmed was forced to raise the national flag, he interacted with some media persons to counter such a narrative.
“I waved the Tiranga from my heart. There was no pressure from anyone. No one forced me to raise the national flag”, he said, adding, “situation has changed now. Development is going all along Kashmir Valley”.
Recalling the situation which was prevailing some years back, Rayees said that for the first time, he was sitting at his shop on 14th August.
“Earlier there used to be hartal for three-four days from August 12 to A... | |
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| Treat valid Id-cards as entry passes for main Independence Day venue: Div Com Kashmir | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 14: According to the communique issued by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, the valid identity Cards of Civil Society members, trade unionist, Trade and Transport Federations, Politicians, students and General Public shall be treated as entry passes for main Independence Day venue at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir cordially invited General Public including the Civil Society Members, Trade Unionist, Trade and Transport Federations, Politicians, Students to attend Independence Day Function-2023 at Bakshi Stadium. However, they have been requested to be seated before 9.00 AM to make the event more graceful and... | |
| | | | Take legal action against terrorism abettors: ADGP Vijay Kumar | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 14: Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar on Monday stressed upon the officers to take legal action against those found aiding or abetting terrorism.
While attending a security review meeting at Jammu Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Monday, the ADGP stressed that appropriate legal action must be taken against those found to be aiding or abetting terrorism.
The security reivew meeting was held with the officers of J&K Police, BSF, Army & CRPF during which ADGP emphasized the need for heightened vigilance and coordinated efforts.
During the security meeting, ADGP Kashmir directed the officers to enhance the anti-terrori... | |
| | | | Man impersonating as police officer arrested in Baramulla | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 14: Police on Monday claimed to have arrested a person, who was impersonating as DySP as well Sub- Inspector in north Kashmir Baramulla district.
In a handout , the police said that Police Station Kunzer have successfully apprehended a fraudulent individual who had been impersonating law enforcement officials and scamming innocent citizens. The accused, identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Wani, son of Ghulam Mohammad Wani and resident of Barzulla Dhobivan, Tehsil Karhama, was taken into custody following a written complaint.
According to police spokesman, the investigation has proved that the accused had been operating under false pretenses, presenting himsel... | |
| | | | MeT predicts hot, humid weather | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 14: Weather department here on Monday forecast mainly hot, humid and dry conditions even though chances of “brief spell” of rain at “isolated places” have not been ruled out.A meteorological department official here told that there was rain at isolated places of Jammu region while weather was partly cloudy in Ramban-Banihal and in Kashmir valley.“Mainly hot, humid and dry weather is expected during the next 24 hours. Rain may occur at isolated to scattered places of Jammu & Kashmir towards late afternoon and evening, although chances are less,” he said.On August 15, he said, there is a possibility of early morning showers at some places of J&K and weather... | |
| | | | Defer implementation of rules on generic drugs: Doctors' body to Govt | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Aug 14: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday demanded that implementation of regulations that make it mandatory for doctors to prescribe generic drugs be deferred, raising concerns over the standard of drugs manufactured in India as less than 0.10 per cent are tested for quality.
In a statement, the association said that if doctors are not allowed to prescribe branded drugs, then why such drugs should be licensed at all.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) in its "regulations relating to professional conduct of registered medical practitioners" stated that all doctors must prescribe generic drugs, failing which they will be penalised and even their lic... | |
| | | | IED detected in Baramulla on I-Day eve | | | | Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, Aug 14: A day ahead of Independence Day, security forces on Monday detected and destroyed an improvised explosive device in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here.
A patrolling team of the army and police found the IED in a bag near a college in Kanispora area of the district in the afternoon, they said.
A bomb disposal squad was summoned to the area which destroyed the IED without causing any damage, they said.
Earlier, a suspicious bag was found by the roadside at Heeri in Kupwara district in north Kashmir.
”An explosive shell has been recovered from the bag which was later destroyed by the BDS,” an official said. ... | |
| | | | Armed forces will give befitting reply to enemies: Rajnath | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Aug 14: India has always been a peace-loving nation, but will not spare those with “ill intention or hostility”, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday, amid the lingering border row with China in eastern Ladakh and Pakistan’s support to cross-border terrorism.
On the eve of the 77th Independence Day, he also said the government is making all efforts to equip the armed forces with the latest weapons and training to meet future challenges.
“We not only seek peace but also express our commitment to peace through our actions. But at the same time, we are also very clear that if anyone dares to look at us with ill intention or hostility, our forces will give a be... | |
| | | | “Overjoyed to see the festivity”: President Murmu on eve of 77th Independence Day | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Aug 14: In her address to the nation on the eve of the 77th Independence Day celebrations, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said that each one of us is an equal citizen, and each one of us has an equal opportunity, equal rights and equal duties in this land.
The President asserted that there is one identity above all-- that is everyone is a citizen of India.
In her address to the nation, President Murmu said, “My heartiest greetings to all of you on our 77th Independence Day!
It is a glorious and auspicious occasion for all of us. I am overjoyed to see that festivity is in the air.
It is a matter of delight as well as pride for us to see how everyone - childr... | |
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