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| Ahead of New Year, security forces intensify vigil, stay on high alert across J&K | | Drone, AK Magazine, PIA-marked balloon seized in border areas | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 29: To ensure safe New Year celebrations, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have intensified checking and monitoring across high-influx areas, including venues hosting parties, as part of a maximum alert.
According to the details the additional checkpoints have been deployed at entry points, plugging every major road connectivity with enhanced patrols, area domination exercises, and surprise verifications to thwart any potential threats during the festive season.
Amid these measures, multiple suspicious recoveries were reported in forward and border districts, officials said.
They said that in Poonch district’s Mendhar sector, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police, acting on specific intelligence, recovered an unidentified drone abandoned in an open field at Gohled village.
A police team promptly secured the site, seized the device, and initiated an investigation to determine its origin and possible operator, officia... | |
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| Amid tight security, thousands throng Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 29: Ahead of New Year, thousands of pilgrims thronged holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi atop the Trikuta hills in Jammu’s Reasi district.
According to the details groups of families and friends, wrapped in warm clothing to brace against chilly winds, trekked from the base camp in Katra despite mixed weather conditions featuring intermittent sunshine, clouds, and icy breezes.
The devotees’ enthusiasm remained undeterred by the cold.
Reports indicated that da... | |
| | | | LG calls for prioritizing sustainable management of biodiversity, wildlife habitats | | Chairs 6th J&K UT Wildlife Board meeting | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 29: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Monday chaired the 6th meeting of Wildlife Board for the UT of J&K, at Lok Bhavan.
The meeting was attended by Shri Javed Ahmed Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs Departments; Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal and Shri Mian Mehar Ali, Members of Legislative Assembly; Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Ms. Sheetal ... | |
| | | | LG Sinha interacts with IAS officer trainees of 2025 batch | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday interacted with the IAS Officer Trainees of the 2025 Batch, who are on their 5-day visit to Jammu as a part of the Winter Study Tour (Bharat Darshan Programme).
The Officer Trainees are currently undergoing Phase-1 training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie. During the interaction, the Lieutenant Governor shared his insights on governance and public service. He also h... | |
| | | | JKPSC submits annual report to LG | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 29: Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) today submitted its 66th Annual Report for the year 2024-25 to the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, at Lok Bhavan Jammu.
The delegation of the Members of the Commission – Dr Rajiv Singh, Tariq Ahmad Zargar, Shri Yashpal Kotwal and Asaf Mehmood Sagar, was led by Chairman JKPSC, Arun Kumar Choudhary.
The report was submitted in terms of Article 323(2) of the Constitution of India.
The report outlines a year of significant administrative reforms and presents a comprehensive review of the functioning of the Commission.
The Lieutenant Governor commended the Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission fo... | |
| | | | Security, surveillance of Navyug Tunnel reviewed | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 29: A senior police officer on Monday issued directions for enhanced inter-agency coordination, round-the-clock surveillance, strict access control and a robust emergency response mechanism during a security review of the Navyug Tunnel, a key link on the strategic Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.
The joint security review meeting was chaired by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kulgam, Anayat Ali Chowdhary, to assess and strengthen existing security, safety and traffic management arrangements at the tunnel.
According to a police statement, the meeting was attended by the Commanding Officer of 163 Battalion CRPF; Additional Superintendent of Police... | |
| | | | Police impose trekking restrictions | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 29: J&K Police on Monday issued an advisory imposing strict restrictions on trekking in the upper forest areas of Tangmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, prohibiting entry of non-local tourists while directing local residents to obtain prior permission before venturing into the forested reaches.
Police said the “safety advisory” was issued following an unauthorized trekking incident in the Danwas forest area on December 21.
Police said to ensure p... | |
| | | | MeT predicts snowfall across J&K till Jan 1 | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 29: Light to moderate snowfall is likely at many places across Jammu and Kashmir from Tuesday, with higher reaches of the Union Territory expected to receive fresh snow till January 1, the Meteorological Department said on Monday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said weather conditions would remain generally cloudy on December 30, with the possibility of light rain or snowfall at several places towards the evening.
“From December 31 to January 1... | |
| | | | BJP will send all Bangladeshi infiltrators back: Amit Shah | | |  Early Times Report
Borduwa (Assam), Dec 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday accused the Congress of considering Bangladeshi infiltrators, who threatened Assam’s people, their culture, land and identity, as its vote bank.
Addressing a public rally here, Shah said the Centre would identify all illegal immigrants from the neighbouring country, not only from Assam but also from the rest of India, and send them back.
He also claimed that the enactment of the Illegal Migrants (Determi... | |
| | | | In 2025, EOW disposed 100 FIRs, resolved 1,270 complaints | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 29: Reinforcing public trust and accountability, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K registered a landmark performance in 2025 by taking firm and decisive action against a wide range of economic offences across the Valley.
Through meticulous investigations, timely disposal of cases, and proactive grievance redressal, the Wing dealt with complex frauds, cheating, forgery, job scams and financial irregularities, emerging as a key pill... | |
| | | | PIA-marked balloon found in Akhnoor | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 29: A suspicious balloon with Pakistani markings was found in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor. The Indian Army has seized the balloon.
The balloon resembled an aeroplane with markings of the Pakistani flag and “PIA” (Pakistan International Airlines) written on it. The word “PIA” was written on it in both English and Urdu.
According to sources, the Pakistani balloon was found in the Pragwal area of Akhnoor. The Army has launched an investigation into the circumst... | |
| | | | MHA approves Forensic Institute in J&K | | |  Early Times Report
Samba, Dec 29: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved a proposal of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu, for a state-of-the-art Forensic Institute in the Union Territory.
The proposal had been sent to establish an institute to consolidate evidence collection, increase conviction rates and help in better investigation and diagnosis in the health sector, officials said.
“A forensic institute is coming up in J&K. AIIMS has submitted a propo... | |
| | | | Justice Bharti appointed vacation Judge | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 29: The Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has appointed Justice Rahul Bharti as the Vacation Judge for the Srinagar Wing of the High Court from January 19 to January 24, 2026.
The appointment has been made in partial modification of High Court Order No. 1891 of 2025/RG dated December 18, 2025, replacing Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani. ... | |
| | | | Abandoned drone recovered | | | | Early Times Report
Mendhar/Jammu, Dec 29: Police on Monday seized an unidentified drone found abandoned in a field in a forward village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said.
Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police received an input about a drone abandoned in a field at village Gohled in Mendhar sector this afternoon, they said.
A police party was immediately rushed to the spot and the drone was recovered, the officials said, adding an investigation is underway to identify the owner of the drone.
Separately, a magazine of an AK assault rifle and seven rounds were recovered during search operations at Sudhmahadev in Chenani area of Udhampur district.
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| | | | Kupwara Admin bans use of VPN services | | | | Early Times Report
Kupwara, Dec 29: The district administration Kupwara on Monday ordered a complete suspension of the use of Virtual Private Network services across the district for a period of two months, citing concerns related to public safety, cyber security and maintenance of law and order.
According to an official order issued by District Magistrate Kupwara Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, the decision was taken after communications were received from the Senior Superintendent of Police, Kupwara and Handwara, reporting a surge in the use of VPNs by a significant number of suspicious internet users in the district
The order, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sa... | |
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