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| Dissolution of DPAP units: Is politically inactive Azad exploring other options? | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 14: The sudden decision by former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad to dissolve all units of his Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) has sparked widespread speculation about his political future.
The move, described as unexpected by many, follows a string of electoral setbacks for the party in 2024, prompting rumors of either a major restructuring or a shift in Azad’s political strategy.
The DPAP, launched in 2022 with ambitions of carving out a centrist space in Jammu and Kashmir’s polarized political landscape, struggled to gain traction.
Despite Azad’s decades-long reputation as a seasoned politician, the party failed to resonate with voters. In ... | |
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| Kashmir Bar pushed anti-India agenda for decades: Ex-DGP Swain | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 14: In a seminar held in the national capital on national security, former Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain made explosive claims about the Kashmir Bar Association, alleging that for nearly 28 years, its preamble openly referred to Kashmir as a disputed territory and even included the objective of internationalizing the issue.
Speaking candidly at the event, Swain remarked, “This preamble was written and endorsed by individuals who h... | |
| | | | Need to reposition J&K as destination for value tourism: CM Omar | | |  NEW DELHI, Apr 14:
Agencies
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said J-K has again “turned the corner” to become a pre-eminent destination, even as he pitched for choosing the path of “value-based tourism” instead of chasing volumes.
Addressing an event here, the National Conference leader also flagged the high air fares for Srinagar-bound domestic flights, especially if booked a day or two before travel, saying he hoped the new Vande Bharat train connecting Jammu wi... | |
| | | | PM flags off Hisar-Ayodhya flight | | Lays foundation stone for airport’s new terminal building | |  HISAR, Apr 14:
Agencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday flagged off a commercial flight from here to Ayodhya and laid the foundation stone of the new terminal building at the airport.
In line with his commitment to make air travel safe, affordable and accessible to all, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Agrasen Airport’s new terminal building to be built at an estimated cost of over Rs 410 crore.
It will include a state-of-the-art passenger terminal, a cargo terminal an... | |
| | | | PM Modi’s vision changed landscape of country's criminal justice system: Amit Shah | | |  New Delhi, Apr 14:
Agencies
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision changed the entire landscape of the country's criminal justice system.
Shah, who was the chief guest at the All India Forensic Science Summit 2025 organized by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) here said, “Under the leadership of PM Modi, we are striving to make the justice system people-centric and scientific. Efforts are also being made to ensure that those... | |
| | | | Man arrested 20 years after jumping parole | | |  NEW DELHI, Apr 14:
Agencies
A former Army personnel, on the run for over 20 years after jumping parole while serving a life sentence for killing his wife, has been arrested from his native village in Madhya Pradesh, said an official of the Delhi Police.
While evading arrest for more than two decades, he remarried and fathered four children.
Anil Kumar Tiwari (58), a native of Sidhi in Madhya Pradesh, had killed his wife in May 1989, by strangling her and then setting her on fire, polic... | |
| | | | Rana identified Delhi for terror attack | | |  New Delhi, Apr 14:
Agencies
A court here has noted that Mumbai terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana had identified New Delhi for attacks akin to the 26/11 strikes as part of a conspiracy that travelled beyond the geographical borders of India.
Special NIA judge Chander Jit Singh noted in an order passed on April 10 that there was enough material produced by the probe agency to say that the allegations in the present case pertained to safety and security of the nation, a source ... | |
| | | | Fire Services Deptt trains 8.23 lakh persons to fight blaze | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 14: Jammu and Kashmir Fire and Emergency Services Department (FESD) has given training in fire prevention, protection and first aid firefighting to 8.23 lakh persons under the 'Har Ghar Fire Fighter' programme.
Between August 2022 and March 2025, the department conducted 7,551 public awareness programmes, covering 3,949 educational and 1,057 health institutions and 2,555 other establishments, Alok Kumar, director, J&K Fire and Emergency Services, said on Fire ... | |
| | | | Woman falls from train, injured | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 14: A woman got injured on Monday after accidentally falling from a moving train near Kakapora railway station in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
She was travelling on a train from Srinagar to Banihal when she slipped and fell before reaching Kakapora station, reports said.
According to an official, the woman was identified as Fatima, wife of Bashir Ahmad and a resident of Wahibogh, Pulwama.
Following the incident, she was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.... | |
| | | | Machail Mata temple reopens | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 14 : The revered shrine of Shree Machail Mata in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district has been reopened for pilgrims after winter, heralding the commencement of the annual Yatra season, officials said on Monday.
The temple was thrown open on the occasion of Baisakhi on Sunday with Jammu divisional commissioner Ramesh Kumar reviewing the arrangements for the annual pilgrimage, the officials said.
The event marked the shifting of the idol of Goddess Machail M... | |
| | | | Ram Temple Trust receives threat email | | |  Ayodhya (UP), Apr 14 :
Agencies
An investigation has begun after Ram Temple Trust received a suspicious email warning the trust about a security threat to Ram temple, a senior police official in Ayodhya district said on Monday.
Police, however, haven’t shared much information with the media, except that an individual from Tamil Nadu wrote the email in English.
Sources said the email was received on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday.
Until now, no official communique has bee... | |
| | | | Woman killed, 10 injured in Ramban accident | | |  Early Times Report
Banihal/Jammu, Apr 14: A 75-year-old woman was killed and 10 of her relatives were injured after a mini-load carrier fell into a ditch in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district early Monday, police said.
The members of the extended family belonging to the Bakerwal nomadic community were heading for Kashmir from Teryath village in Rajouri district as part of their bi-annual migration in search of greener pastures for their animals, police said.
The accident took place near... | |
| | | | 300 kg narcotics seized | | |  NEW DELHI, Apr 14:
Agencies
In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in a joint overnight operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on April 12-13, seized over 300 kg of narcotics (methamphetamine) worth around Rs 1,800 crore.
Based on a corroborated input from Gujarat ATS, an ICG ship from the Coast Guard Region (West), which was on multi-mission deployment off North Maharashtra/South Gujarat area, diverted and intercepted an attempted ... | |
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