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| Amid uproar, Azad forced to clarify his statement on Indian Muslims | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 19: As some political parties and religious groups mocked former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad for his statement on Indian Muslims, the ex-leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha sought to end the controversy by clarifying his position.
Seeking to clarify his position on his recent statement, the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam said that his entire speech was not recorded and that what has surfaced is a portion of the entire speech in which he discussed his “viral” statement in depth.
In a video posted on social media, Azad explained, “My full video was not recorded due to which it was misinterpreted by people. I was talkin... | |
| | | | JKSSB to conduct driving test | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 19: Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) will conduct driving test of candidates who have applied for the posts of Drivers, Driver Grade-II and Tractor Driver from 21st August, 2023.
A notification issued by JKSSB in this regard reads that the driving test of the candidates who have applied for the posts of Drivers, Driver Grade-II and Tractor Driver shall be conducted from 21st August, 2023 in Kashmir and Jammu.
The notification also reads that for Jammu based candidates, the test shall be conducted at State Motor Garages, New Plot, Jammu and for Kashmir based candidates the venue of the test shall be State Motor Garages Bemina, Srinaga... | |
| | | | Innovation, research set to become soul of universities: LG Sinha | | Addresses 20th Foundation Day celebration of SMVDU | |  Early Times Report
KATRA, Aug 19: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the 20th Foundation Day celebration of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), at Matrika Auditorium today.
At the event, the Lt Governor laid foundation stones for the infrastructural projects worth Rs 70 Crore.
In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated the students, faculty and the staff members of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University and commended the significant contribution of the university in ... | |
| | | | Significant milestone: PM Modi on Jan Dhan accounts crossing 50-crore mark | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Aug 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the feat of the number of Jan Dhan accounts crossing the 50-crore mark as a significant milestone.
It is heartening to see that more than half of these accounts belong to women, Modi posted on X.
The Union Finance Ministry said on Friday that the total number of Jan Dhan accounts in the country has crossed the 50-crore mark, with 56 per cent of them belonging to women.
About 67 per cent of these accounts have been opened in rural and semi-urban areas, the ministry said in a statement.
Terming it a significant milestone, Modi said, “It is heartening to see that more than half of these accounts belong to ou... | |
| | | | Urgent need to collaborate on digital security to contain risks: Vaishnaw | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Aug 19: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said the global interconnectedness has created shared security risks requiring the urgent need to collaborate on digital security.
Addressing the G20 Digital Economy Working Group Ministers Meet, Vaishnaw said three priority areas have been selected by the Indian presidency for the digital economy Working Group, which will help in the democratisation of technology.
“Global interconnectedness creates shared security risks. Therefore the need to collaborate on digital security has become more urgent,” the Minister, who holds Railways, Electronics and IT portfolios, said.
Appreciating the efforts of the digital ec... | |
| | | | Sachin posted DC Jammu, Saloni Rai DC Udhampur | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday ordered transfers in the administration.
According to a Government Order, Sachin Kumar Vaishy, IAS (AGMUT:2015), Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, is transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Jammu.
Saloni Rai, IAS (AGMUT:2016), is posted as Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur.
Ajay Bharti, JKAS, Deputy Director, Estates, Jammu, is transferred and posted as Assistant Commissioner (Central) with Divisional Commissio... | |
| | | | Ladakh: Convoy vehicle plunges into gorge, 9 soldiers killed | | | | Agencies
Leh, Aug 19: Around nine Indian Army soldiers died and one injured after a vehicle as part of a convoy fell into a gorge near Karey in Ladakh on Saturday, sources said.
The truck that met with the accident was carrying 10 Jawans.
According to officials, the accident occurred around 6.30 pm.
“The troops were moving from Karu garrison to Kyari near Leh,” they added.
They said a rescue operation was underway at the site.... | |
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