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| Banned Jamaat-e-Islami still collecting funds for terror groups | | NIA raids residences of JeI members in Jammu, Doda | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 8: Despite being declared a banned organization by the Union Home Ministry activists of Jamaat-e-Islami are still collecting money in the name of charity to fund terror groups.
After getting vital clues during questioning of the arrested activists of the banned radical organization Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), the National Investigation Agency on Monday conducted simultaneous raids in Doda and Jammu districts in terror funding cases.
Raids were carried out at the residences of the members of JeI in both the Jammu and Doda districts. The raids started in early Monday morning and continued till evening.
Raids were conducted at nearly a dozen places at the premises of JeI office-bearers and members in different parts of the two districts after getting lists of active members of the banned organization.
Official sources said the raids were carried out at Dhara-Gundana, Munshi Mohalla, Akramband, Nagri Nai Basti, Kharoti Bhagwah, Thalela, and Malothi Bhalla in Doda district, and Faisalabad Mohallah in Sunjwan area in the outskirts of Jammu city. Accordi... | |
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| 2 devotees killed, one injured as boulder falls near Shiv Khori | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 8: Two devotees were killed and one sustained injuries when they were hit by a huge boulder on Monday near Shiv Khori Cave Shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Police said that a big boulder hit the road near Shiv Khori this afternoon leaving two devotees dead and one injured.
Police identified the deceased as Nirmal Singh,17, son of Ranjit Singh of Khawas, district Rajouri, J&K and Shravan Singar,45, son Ram Singar, resident of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Meanwhile his brother Sahib Singar have suffered injuries and shifted to the hospital.
Police said that the pilgrimage to Shiv Khori Cave Shrine remained continue.... | |
| | | | LG announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to NOKs of victims | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 5 lakh each for the Next of Kin of those who lost their lives in the tragic shooting stones incident at Shiv Khori in Reasi district.
The injured would be given Rs. 50,000 each and the UT Government will bear the cost of their treatment.
The Lt Governor expressed grief over the loss of lives during the unfortunate incident and directed the District Administration to provide all necessary assistance to the bereaved families and ensure the best possible treatment to the injured. “Deeply anguished by the loss of precious lives in a tragic incident at Shiv Khori. My heartfelt condolences t... | |
| | | | Cong divided on seeking Article 370 back | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 8: Jammu and Kashmir Congress is divided over raising demand for the restoration of Articles 370 and 35.
On the third anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, Congress organized rallies across Jammu and Kashmir against price rise and alleged misuse of central agencies.
In Kashmir Valley, Congress Working Committee member and ex-minister Tariq Hamid Karra raised the demand of the restoration of articles 370 and 35-A but other leaders avoided to touch this issue.
A group of Congress workers led by former minister Tariq Hamid Karra and Taj Mohiuddin also staged a protest against the abrogation of Article 370 and demanded its restoration... | |
| | | | Ahead of I-Day, Indian Army tank graces Jammu- Srinagar National Highway | | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 8: The Indian Army has showcased its tank on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway here with the spot becoming a new attraction for the road users who feel proud of the nation, which is set to celebrate is 75th Independence Day.
The Indian Army has installed a tank at a park on the highway in Parimpora locality of Srinagar. The tank, which has been installed on a raised platform stands distinct on the highway with many stopping at the spot to take pictures.
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| | | | COVID-19: J&K reports 452 fresh cases | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 8: The Government today informed that 452fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19)have been reported today; 94 from Jammu division and 358 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 470201.
Moreover, 711 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 226fromJammu division and 485 from Kashmir division.
According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel Corona virus (Covid-19), out of 470201 positive cases, 5045 are Active Positive (1143 in Jammu Division and 3902 in Kashmir Division), 460380 have recovered and 4776have died; 2346 in Jammu division and 2430 in Kashmir di... | |
| | | | 19 incidents of drones, UFOs flying around airports since 2019: Govt | | | |
Agencies
NEW DELHI, Aug 8: There have been 19 incidents of drones or unidentified flying objects (UFOs) flying around Indian airports since 2019, Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh said on Monday.
According to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the number of cases wherein drones or UFOs were detected around airports across the country were 11 in 2019, he said in his written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.
There was no incident of drones or UFOs around Indian airports in 2020, he mentioned. In 2021 and 2022, there were six and two incidents wherein drones or UFOs detected around Indian airports, respectively, he noted.
”Of the above-mentioned cases, two have been ... | |
| | | | National anthem singing competition evokes good response in South Kashmir | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 8: Once a hotbed of stone-pelting and militancy, south Kashmir has given a massive response to the national anthem singing competition organised by the Jammu and Kashmir administration as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav' celebrations, an official said on Monday.
"Under this competition around 9,000 entries having around 50,000 participants were received from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir, which is four times more than the entries received last year, and almost equal submissions were received from both Kashmir and Jammu divisions, Director Information and Public Relations Akshay Labroo said.
He said the districts of south Kashmir are leadi... | |
| | | | Transparent recruitment system established for youth: JK admin | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 8: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has set up a new and transparent recruitment system for the youth without any favouritism and discrimination, an official spokesman said on Monday.
He said the highest number of civilian jobs were given last year.
Unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir has remained a big concern for the past 70 years and in the absence of a private sector, people used to do anything to get a prestigious government job as it was considered a guarantee for a secure future, the spokesman said.
For the first time in history of J-K, recruitments have been done on merit basis, in a transparent manner which is a living example of how co... | |
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