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| DPAP candidates in dilemma as Azad dumps his own political outfit | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 29: Within two years after its formation, the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) is facing identity crises as the founder of the party and veteran politician Ghulam Nabi Azad has himself dumped his own political outfit which was founded in September 2022.
After 13 candidates of his party filed their nomination papers for the first phase of Assembly elections, Ghulam Nabi Azad announced not to campaign for party candidates citing health issues.
Notably, vice president and one of the founder members of DPAP and former minister Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has filed his nomination papers from the Inderwal Assembly segment as an Independent candidate.
Saroori, who won three successive Assembly elections from the Inderwal Assembly constituency in 2002, 2... | |
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| Cong approaches sulking BJP leaders to “utilize” their services in elections | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 29: In an attempt to take advantage of brewing anger in a section of the Saffron Party after the announcement of mandates, the top leadership of the Congress party has reportedly approved some senior leaders of the BJP ahead of the Assembly elections.
Congress leadership is trying to lure some senior BJP leaders, feeling humiliated after being denied mandates at the cost of some junior leaders.
Highly placed sources in Congress said that the party has an open channel of communication with some sulking senior BJP leaders who were dropped from the list of candidates issued by the party.
“Although things have yet not materialized, the Congress leadership ... | |
| | | | ECI issues notification for 2nd phase | | Assembly Polls | | | > Last date of filing Sep 5, polling on Sep 25
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 29: The Election Commission of India (ECI) today issued election notification for the 2nd phase of the General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.
26 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in the districts of Ganderbal, Srinagar, Budgam, Reasi, Rajouri and Poonch shall go to polls in the second phase.
In Kashmir Division 15 Assembly Constituencies comprising 17-Kangan (ST); 18-Ganderbal; 19-Hazratbal; 20-Khanyar; 21-Habbakadal; 22-Lal Chowk; 23-Channapora; 24-Zadibal; 25-Eidgah; 26-Central Shalteng; 27-Budgam; 28-Beerwah; 29-Khansahib; 30-Chrar-I-Sharief; 31-Chadoora; and in Jammu Divis... | |
| | | | 300 additional paramilitary companies to be deployed | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: Over 300 additional companies of paramilitary forces will be deployed in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the three-phase assembly elections commencing from September 18 in the union territory, officials said on Thursday.
According to the officials, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Jammu-Kathua range, Shiv Kumar Sharma arrived at the Police Reception Centre (PRC) at Bari Brahmna Railway Station on Wednesday night to welcome the arriving forces.
DIG Sharma assessed the accommodation facilities for the paramilitary forces and briefed the officers on the sensitivity and importance of their duties, emphasising full cooperation with local police forces, th... | |
| | | | 3 terrorists killed in operations along LoC | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 29: Three terrorists are believed to have been killed in two separate anti-infiltration operations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, the army said on Thursday.
Operations in the Machhal and Tangdhar areas were launched on Wednesday following intelligence inputs, it said.
In a post on X, the army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said, “Based on intelligence inputs with respect to likely infiltration bids, a joint operat... | |
| | | | NIA conducts searches in 7 States | | Leakage of defence secrets | | | NEW DELHI, Aug 29:
Agencies
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at locations across seven states to probe the case of classified defence information leakage through a Pakistani espionage racket, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.
The premises searched on Wednesday by NIA teams were linked with suspects who had received money from Pakistan to undertake spying activities in India, it said.
“Extensive searches were conducted at 16 locations in Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Haryana in the case related to leakage of classified defence information through a Pakistani ISI espionage racket,” the NIA statement ... | |
| | | | BJP challenges J&K political families for open debate on terrorism | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: The BJP on Thursday challenged the NC, PDP, and the Congress to an open discussion on terrorism, violence, and public security, even as it criticised the three parties for the restive period in the 1990s in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The party said it has zero tolerance for terrorism and civilian casualties.
“I challenge the Gandhi-Nehru, Abdullah, and Mufti families — akin to generational medical shops — to an open debate on the state of ... | |
| | | | NIA conducts searches in 7 States | | Leakage of defence secrets | | | NEW DELHI, Aug 29:
Agencies
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at locations across seven states to probe the case of classified defence information leakage through a Pakistani espionage racket, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.
The premises searched on Wednesday by NIA teams were linked with suspects who had received money from Pakistan to undertake spying activities in India, it said.
“Extensive searches were conducted at 16 locations in Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Haryana in the case related to leakage of classified defence information through a Pakistani ISI espionage racket,” the NIA statement ... | |
| | | | Northern Army Commander visits Sunderbani | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar visited the troops along the Line of Control (LoC) and hinterland in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri sector on Thursday and asked them to maintain comprehensive operational readiness. The Army commander is undertaking visits to the border areas to review the security measures in place ahead of the three-phase assembly elections in the Union territory commencing on September 18.
“Lt Gen M V Suchindr... | |
| | | | Govt committed to supporting sports: PM Modi | | |  NEW DELHI, Aug 29:
Agencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on the National Sports Day, and said his government is committed to supporting sports and ensuring more youth are able to play and shine. “Greetings on National Sports Day. Today we pay homage to Major Dhyan Chand Ji. It is an occasion to compliment all those passionate about sports and those who have played for India,” Modi said on X.
“Our Government is committed to suppor... | |
| | | | Online passport portals to remain shut for 5 days | | |  NEW DELHI, Aug 29:
Agencies
The online portal for passport applications will be shut for the next five days for a maintenance exercise, the government has said. No new appointments can be scheduled during this period and appointments booked earlier will be rescheduled.
Passport Seva portal will be down for technical maintenance from 29th August 2024, Thursday 20:00 hrs IST to 2nd September, Monday 06:00 hrs IST. System will not be available during this period for citizens and for all MEA... | |
| | | | Man killed in Mughal Road accident | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: One person died and eight others were injured in an accident on Mughal Road, connecting Kashmir Valley’s Shopian district with twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch, on Thursday, officials said.
They said that a vehicle—Eeco (JK12D-1910) met with the accident near Chandimarh this morning, resulting in the death o one person and injuries to eight others. The injured were shifted to Sub District Hospital Surankote and wherefrom, three seriously wounded were r... | |
| | | | CBI registers case against postal officials | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against four accused including a then Postal Assistant (Assistant Post Master SB) and 03 more then Postal Assistants, all posted at Gandhi Nagar Head Post Office, Jammu and unknown others on allegations of fraudulent closure and withdrawal of funds from PPF Account at Gandhi Nagar Head Post Office Jammu. The case was registered on the basis of complaint received from Sr. Supdt. of Post Offices, Jamm... | |
| | | | CJI inaugurates creche | | |  NEW DELHI, Aug 29:
Agencies
The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud on Thursday inaugurated a creche in the Supreme Court and said that it has a play area, feeding area, sleeping area and a dining area for the young children that will encourage more women lawyers to participate in the legal profession.
CJI Chandrachud said, “We have a large number of young lawyers who come here every day to work. We have a staff of almost 2500 members. The earlier creche was about 198m2. This creche i... | |
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