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| Hindi connects country and our shared culture: LG Sinha | | ‘During freedom struggle, Hindi language was considered medium for expressing sentiments of the entire country’ | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the youth during an event “Hindi Rangmanch – Humari Bhasha, Humari Pehchaan” organized by Wadies Hindi Shiksha Samiti at Tagore Hall, Srinagar.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor lauded the remarkable efforts of Wadies Hindi Shiksha Samiti towards the promotion of the official language Hindi in Jammu Kashmir. “In the last 75 years, Hindi has become the language that connects the country and our shared culture. During the freedom struggle, Hindi language was considered the medium for exchanging sentiments of the entire country.
Hindi is not only a medium of communication but is also a symbol of pride, integrity, unity and identity for us Indians. It has played a very important role in weaving o... | |
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| Despite warnings, synthetic Paneer floods Jammu again—2,100 Kg more recovered | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 23: Despite repeated warnings by authorities, the influx of adulterated and unsafe food items continues unabated across Jammu and Kashmir, exposing a deeply entrenched network of smugglers and unscrupulous traders jeopardising public health.
On Saturday, the Food Safety Department seized 2,100 kilograms of synthetic paneer smuggled from Delhi into Jammu. Officials confirmed that 1,600 kg had arrived by train earlier in the day, while another 50... | |
| | | | Defence Minister to visit cloudburst-hit Chasoti today, announce relief package | | PM Modi, HM Shah personally monitoring rescue efforts | |  Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 23: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to announce a comprehensive relief and rehabilitation package for the residents of cloudburst-hit Chasoti village in Kishtwar district, where rescue operations are still going on after the August 14 cloudburst.
The announcement is expected during Singh’s visit to the flood-ravaged region on Sunday, where he will assess ground conditions, interact with affected families, and review the ongoing multi-age... | |
| | | | Synergy can make Indian agriculture self-reliant: Bhagwat | | |  Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aug 23:
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Saturday that India can become self-reliant in agriculture by blending modern technology with traditional farming methods and animal husbandry while rearing indigenous cattle.
Bhagwat addressed the 28th foundation day function of the Jyeshtha Pashuvaidya Pratishthan here, where farmers, veterinary graduates, and experts were felicitated.
The RSS chief noted that global uncertainties underline the ... | |
| | | | Prepare for deep space exploration: PM Modi to scientists | | |  New Delhi, Aug 23:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked space scientists to prepare for a deep space exploration mission to unravel the secrets that brighten the future of humanity.
In a video address on the National Space Day, Modi announced that India was preparing to set up a pool of astronauts for future missions and urged the youth to be part of this group. “We have reached the moon and Mars. Now, we have to peek into deep space, where several secrets that would benefit the... | |
| | | | Govt temporarily suspends postal services to United States | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Aug 23: The Department of Posts has taken note of the Executive Order No. 14324 issued by the US Administration on July 30, under which the duty-free de minimis exemption for goods valued up to USD 800 will be withdrawn with effect from August 29.
According to the Ministry of Communications, consequently, all international postal items destined for the USA, regardless of their value, shall be subject to customs duties as per the country-specific International ... | |
| | | | SIA Kashmir arrests Hizbul OGW in Shopian | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 23: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir has apprehended an Over Ground Worker (OGW), Altaf Hussain Wagay, son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Wagay, a resident of Reban Gund, Behram, Shopian, for his alleged involvement in working as a sleeper cell for the banned militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen. According to officials, the arrest was made during the ongoing investigation into FIR No. 01/2025 registered under sections 13, 18, 18-B, 38, and 39 at Police Station CI/SIA Kashmir. During the probe, the agency gathered evidence linking Wagay with a terrorist handler of Hizbul Mujahideen operating from across the border. On the handler’s directions, the accused ... | |
| | | | Anti-Corruption Court convicts Junior Assistant in bribery case | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 23: The Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Anantnag, Ms Masarat Roohi, has convicted Habibullah Kumar, a Junior Assistant in the Rural Development Department, in a trap case and sentenced him to two years of simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs 21,000.
Judgment of the case, with FIR No 25/2009, was delivered today and was registered by the then Vigilance Organization Kashmir (now ACB) on September 10, 2009, following a complaint from Bashir Ahmad Dar, a helper ... | |
| | | | 2 dead in rain-related incidents | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 23: Two persons were killed and an equal number injured in two separate rain-related incidents in Reasi and Kathua districts early Saturday, officials said.
Shahbaz Ahmad, a resident of Jamlan village, lost his life, and two others were injured when their truck came under a landslide triggered by rains near Malai Nallah in the Mahore area of Reasi district, the officials said.
They said the incident occurred around 2.30 am and the injured, Javed Ahmad and Abdul Gani, were evacuated by the rescuers to hospital.
One person, identified as Ravi, lost his life when his car was caught in flash floods while crossing an overflowing stream near Dreamland Park i... | |
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