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| Create new paths, give new direction to life: LG Sinha to youth | | Addresses 11th Convocation Ceremony of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 27: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, graced the 11th Convocation Ceremony of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, today.
In his convocation address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke about the imperative of shifting from outdated, rote learning system to more modern and skill-based learning approaches to meet the demands of an evolving world.
“Our endeavour should be reduction in curriculum load and development of adaptable skills for future jobs.
Even if a single student of any higher education institution is unemployed or not setting up his or her enterprise, then it clearly means that the educational institution and its teachers have not done their work honestly,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor called upon the students to create new paths in life, give new direction to life, explore new aspects and suggest new ways for the prosperity of the nation.
“To achieve the goal of a developed India by 2047, every student, every educational institution will... | |
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| LG lays foundation stone of 320 new houses in Reasi | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone to build 320 houses completely damaged during flash-floods and land-slides in Reasi District.
Funded entirely by High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) at an estimated cost of Rs 32 crore, the initiative will provide 320 affected families in Reasi with modern, prefabricated "Smart Houses" without any burden on the government exchequer.
Earlier, the Lieutenant Governor had laid... | |
| | | | J&K Govt submits proposal for new bunkers along LoC, IB to Centre | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 27: In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, during which the Pakistan Army targeted unarmed civilians in border areas, leading to the deaths of several innocent people, the Jammu and Kashmir government has submitted a comprehensive survey to the Union Government seeking approval for the construction of new individual and community bunkers for residents living along the Indo-Pak International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC).
The proposed bunkers are planned across Kathua, Samba, Jammu, Rajouri, and Poonch districts of the Jammu region, which remain highly vulnerable to cross-border shelling.
Official sources said that a fresh ground survey was cond... | |
| | | | CBK chargesheets accused in major livestock scam | | Lakhs Cheated Under Fake Govt Scheme | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 27: In a significant action against economic offence, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in a high-value livestock fraud case involving alleged cheating and forgery amounting to several lakhs of rupees. The case exposes a calculated scam in which a businessman was allegedly duped under the guise of a government welfare quota scheme, highlighting the misuse of public trust and financial deception.
In a statement, The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has submitted a chargesheet before the Hon’ble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in... | |
| | | | LAHDC Leh polls likely next year | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 27: : Elections to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, are likely to be held next year, as the administration has initiated the preliminary process, official sources said.
The five-year term of the BJP-controlled LAHDC Leh expired on October 31, but elections could not be conducted following unprecedented unrest in Leh on September 24, 2025. No fresh notification for holding elections to the representative body has been issued so far.
With the expiry of its term, the strategically important Leh district—bordering China and Pakistan—remains without an elected local body responsible for addressing the civic and developmental needs of... | |
| | | | Over 1.41 lakh pilgrims visit Mata Kheer Bhawani temple in 2025 | | | | Early Times Report
Ganderbal, Dec 27 : A total of 1,41,044 pilgrims paid obeisance at the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla during January–December 2025, reflecting steady pilgrimage activity throughout the year, official data revealed.
Month-wise figures show that 4,447 pilgrims visited in January, 4,722 in February, 16,094 in March, 22,446 in April, 3,609 in May, 20,678 in June, 30,058 in July, 8,462 in August, 5,031 in September, 7,027 in October, 4,608 in November, and 4,265 pilgrims in
December.
The highest footfall was recorded during July, followed by April and June, coinciding with peak pilgrimage and favourable weather conditions.
During the Kheerbawani mela, ne... | |
| | | | Social Media influencer among 2 booked over dangerous snow driving in Gulmarg | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked two persons, including a social media influencer, for allegedly performing dangerous driving stunts on snow at the ski resort of Gulmarg in Baramulla district.
An FIR was registered at Police Station Gulmarg on Tuesday under Sections 281 (rash and negligent driving) and 125 (acts endangering life or personal safety) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act, against Imad ur Rehman Miya and Mohammad Munzarin Kullu, both residents of Srinagar.
Imad, a social media influencer, is the owner of Imadclicks, a Srinagar-based photography firm.
Police said the two accused were caugh... | |
| | | | Social Media influencer among 2 booked over dangerous snow driving in Gulmarg | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked two persons, including a social media influencer, for allegedly performing dangerous driving stunts on snow at the ski resort of Gulmarg in Baramulla district.
An FIR was registered at Police Station Gulmarg on Tuesday under Sections 281 (rash and negligent driving) and 125 (acts endangering life or personal safety) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act, against Imad ur Rehman Miya and Mohammad Munzarin Kullu, both residents of Srinagar.
Imad, a social media influencer, is the owner of Imadclicks, a Srinagar-based photography firm.
Police said the two accused were caugh... | |
| | | | Guru Gobind Singh embodiment of courage: PM Modi | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Dec 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Guru Gobind Singh remains an embodiment of courage, compassion and sacrifice and his life and teachings inspire everyone to stand for truth, justice, righteousness and to protect human dignity.
Modi said that the vision of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, continues to guide generations towards service and selfless duty.
“On the sacred Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, we bow in reverence to him. He remains an embodiment of courage, compassion and sacrifice. His life and teachings inspire us to stand for truth, justice, righteousness and to protect human dignity,” he said in a post on ‘X’... | |
| | | | Army intensifies winter operations to flush out Pak terrorists | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Dec 27: Amid freezing temperatures and treacherous terrains, the Indian Army has intensified its counter-terrorism operations across Kishtwar and Doda districts in Jammu and Kashmir to pursue and neutralise Pakistani terrorists attempting to exploit the harsh winter for concealment, sources said on Saturday.
Traditionally, the onset of the 40-day ‘Chillai Kalan’, the harshest phase of winter in the Kashmir Valley from December 21 to January 31, ushers in a ‘temporary lull’ in terrorist activities, as communication routes close and heavy snowfall isolates the mountain regions, they said. However, this winter has marked a “decisive shift” in the operational ... | |
| | | | Govt notifies service terms for J&K RERA chairperson, members | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 26: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has notified the terms and conditions of service for the Chairperson and Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).
As per the notification issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department, the Chairperson and Members will draw salary equal to the last pay drawn at the time of their retirement from previous service, after deducting pension, including commuted value, along with applicable dearness allowance.
The tenure of appointment will be five years from the date of assuming office or until attaining the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier, the notification said. They... | |
| | | | Govt notifies service terms for J&K RERA chairperson, members | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 26: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has notified the terms and conditions of service for the Chairperson and Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).
As per the notification issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department, the Chairperson and Members will draw salary equal to the last pay drawn at the time of their retirement from previous service, after deducting pension, including commuted value, along with applicable dearness allowance.
The tenure of appointment will be five years from the date of assuming office or until attaining the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier, the notification said. They... | |
| | | | Suspicious object detected, destroyed | | | | Early Times Report
Sopore, Dec 27: A suspicious object was detected and destroyed in North Kashmir’s Sopore area on Saturday.
An official said the object was found near Hygam along Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway. “A joint team of Army, CRPF, and Police reached the spot and cordoned off the area. A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called in to examine the object. Traffic movement and civilian access were restricted as a precautionary measure,” the official said, adding, “The BDS after examining the object destroyed it.” ... | |
| | | | 3 OGWs detained under PSA | | | | Early Times Report
Shopian, Dec 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) under the provisions of the Public Safety Act (PSA), police said in a release.
The detained individuals have been identified as Owais Ahmad Lone of Sedow, Mashooq Ahmad Shah of Shahlatoo, and Subzar Ahmad Gani of Check Choland, all residents of Shopian, it added.
The detenues were found repeatedly involved in activities prejudicial to the security of the State. Despite preventive actions and proceedings initiated against them under Sections 170/126 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), they continued to indulge in unlawful activities, thereby posing a serious threat t... | |
| | | | Kashmir witnesses sub-zero temperatures | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 27: The night temperatures plunged below the freezing point in Kashmir as the mercury dropped at most places owing to clear skies.
The Valley is bracing up for another spell of rains and snow around the New Year’s Eve, weather officials said on Saturday.
Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius on Friday night, nearly three degrees down from 0.2 degrees Celsius on the previous night, they said.
Central Kashmir’s tourist resort of Sonamarg was the coldest in Jammu and Kashmir with a low of minus 5.8 degrees Celsius, down from minus 4.7 degrees Celsius a day ago.
Pahalgam tourist resort in south Kashmir, which also serves as... | |
| | | | Minor injured in throat-slitting incident | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 27: A non-local minor boy sustained serious injuries after his throat was allegedly slit with a sharp-edged object inside his rented accommodation at Safakadal area of Srinagar, officials said on Saturday.
Official sources said, the injured boy was referred to SMHS hospital, after the incident took place inside his rented room at Safakadal.
The injured has been identified as a resident of Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, presently staying at Safakadal, Srinagar. He is stated to be 16 years old.
The health condition of the injured boy were awaited. Police have taken cognizance of the matter and further investigation is underway.... | |
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