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| All 395 Badhaal villagers return home as mystery of 17 unexplained deaths lingers | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 21: After spending weeks in quarantine, all 395 residents of Badhaal village in Rajouri district have finally returned home. However, concerns continue to mount over the unexplained deaths of 17 villagers—including 13 children—between December and January.
The villagers, who had been placed in quarantine following the sudden deaths, were released in phases. The last group of 13 residents was discharged on Wednesday, while the majority—around 350 members of 70 families—were permitted to return last Saturday after spending 22 days in quarantine at Government Nursing College and Government Boys' Higher Secondary School in Rajouri town. Earlier, on February ... | |
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| At flag meeting in Poonch, India raises issues of unprovoked firing, terror activities with Pak | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 21: India and Pakistan held a flag meeting along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Friday, in an effort to de-escalate tension after several recent incidents of cross-border firing and an IED attack, official sources said.
The brigade commander-level flag meeting took place in the Chakkan-Da-Bagh crossing point area, with both sides highlighting the need to maintain peace along the border, the sources said.
However, no off... | |
| | | | J&K’s first budget will lay foundation for next 5-years: CM Omar Abdullah | | |  New Delhi, Feb 21:
Agencies
Terming the first budget of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir a “good start” to lay the foundation for the next five years, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that the government led by him will try its best to live up to the expectations of people.
Talking to reporters here the Chief Minister said, “I know all the issues cannot be resolved in the first Budget, but it would be a good beginning to lay the foundation and move ahead.”
Earlier, a... | |
| | | | India needs leaders in every field: PM Modi | | | 
New Delhi, Feb 21:
Agencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday pitched for world-class leaders in every field who can find solutions to global complexities and needs while prioritising the interests of India.
Addressing the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) conclave here, Modi said an institute like this can be a game-changer at a time when India needs energetic leaders in every field, be it bureaucracy, policy-making or business, who have a global approach but a mindset rooted ... | |
| | | | ED slaps Rs 3.44 cr penalty on BBC | | | 
New Delhi, Feb 21:
Agencies
The Enforcement Directorate has levied a penalty of more than Rs 3.44 crore on BBC World Service India for alleged contravention of foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations, agency officials said on Friday.
The federal probe agency also fined three of its directors with more than Rs 1.14 crore each as it issued an adjudication order against the British broadcaster under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The adjudication proceedings were initiat... | |
| | | | Cross-border terrorism biggest threat to J&K people: MEA | | Rejects Turkey’s statement, asks Erdogan not to interfere in India’s internal matters | |  New Delhi, Feb 21:
Agencies
Reiterating that cross-border terrorism remains the biggest threat to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday asked Turkey not to interfere in India’s internal matters.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal while addressing a news conference in the national capital said, “Pakistan’s persistent policy of using terrorism as a tool against India is a matter of grave concern.”
“Pakistan's policy of sponsoring terror remains the big... | |
| | | | IGP Birdi, IG CRPF review Kashmir security | | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 21: A joint security review meeting was convened on Friday at the Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir, co-chaired by IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi and IG CRPF Mitesh Kumar.
As per a statement the meeting was attended by senior officials from both the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), including DIG CKR Srinagar Rajiv Panday, DIG CRPF South Parveen Kumar Singh, DIG CRPF North Sudhir Kumar, SSP Srinagar, SSP Budgam, SSP Ganderbal, ... | |
| | | | Several IPS officers promoted to DGP grade | | | |
New Delhi, Feb 21:
Agencies
Several senior IPS officers of the AGMUT cadre have been promoted to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP). The officers elevated include Garima Bhatnagar and Anand Mohan from the 1994 batch, along with Ravindra Singh Yadav from the 1995 batch.
Additionally, Anurag Kumar and Abdul Ghani Mir, both from the 1994 batch, have been granted proforma promotion to the DGP grade. ... | |
| | | | J&K Govt designates SNA | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Housing and Urban Development Department has designated Pran Singh, Special Secretary to the Government, as the State Nodal Agency (SNA) for key components of the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. ... | |
| | | | Kashmir witnesses fresh snowfall | | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 21: Several places in Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Friday while the plains received intermittent rains, officials said here.
The famous tourist resorts of Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam received fresh overnight snowfall, the officials said
They said snowfall was also recorded in Anantnag, Zojila Pass, Banihal, Sadhna Pass, and Machil in Kupwara, and Razdan Pass in Bandipora.
The plains of the valley, including Srinagar, were lashed by overnight... | |
| | | | PM to release 19th instalment | | | |
New Delhi, Feb 21:
Agencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday release the 19th instalment of PM-KISAN scheme, transferring around Rs 22,000 crore directly to bank accounts of 9.8 crore farmers, as part of the government’s effort to enhance income of the farming community Under this scheme, each beneficiary gets an annual benefit of Rs 6,000, in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 every four months.
Addressing a press conference here, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said, “Prime Minister will release the 19th instalment of PM-KISAN on February 24 at a function in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The amount will be directly credited to bank accounts of eligible... | |
| | | | Traffic resumes on Jammu-Srinagar highway | | | 
Early Times Report
Banihal/Jammu, Feb 21: The traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway resumed Friday morning after remaining suspended overnight following snowfall in Banihal sector, officials said.
Traffic on the highway was suspended around 7 pm on Thursday due to slippery condition of the road at several places between Ramsoo and Banihal in Ramban district, leaving over 300 vehicles stranded.
“The traffic on the highway resumed around 7 am Friday and was plying smoothly fro... | |
| | | | Drug peddler’s property attached | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 21: Srinagar Police has attached the property of a drug peddler, which comprises of movable assets in the form of vehicle, valued at approximately Rs 1.5 lakhs.
The vehicle was acquired through the sale of illicit drugs and substances by drug peddler namely Javid Ahmad Wani son of Ali Mohammad resident of Gasoo Hazratbal who is involved in case FIR No. 27/24 U/S 8/20,21 NDPS of P/S Zakoora.
The property was seized under the provisions of section 68 F of the NDPS Act with confirmation from the administrator and competent authority SAFEMA (Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators- Forfeiture of Property Act), New Delhi.
J&K Police reaffirms its c... | |
| | | | Gold falls by Rs 700 | | | 
New Delhi, Feb 21:
Agencies
Gold prices retreated from the record high level in the national capital on Friday, declining by Rs 700 to Rs 88,750 per 10 grams due to weak demand from jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity hit a record high of Rs 89,450 per 10 grams on Thursday.
Taking a breather, gold of 99.5 per cent purity depreciated by Rs 700 to Rs 88,350 per 10 grams due to poor demand from jewellers, tra... | |
| | | | Chopper service resumes for pilgrims | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 21: The suspended chopper service from Katra to Sanjhi Chhat resumed on Friday for the pilgrims of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine nestled in Trikuta Hills in Katra town of Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
“As weather improved this morning, the chopper service to Sanji Chhat from Katra has resumed,” said an official.
The chopper service was suspended on Thursday due to dense fog in the Trikuta Hills due to incessant rain.
The yatra is smoothly progressing towards Bhawan, he said, adding, “presently, around 16,000 to 20,000 pilgrims every day are visiting the Bhawan.”
“The rush to the Shrine is expected to increase from the middle of April after ... | |
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