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| J&K among first in country to implement NEP: LG Sinha | | ‘We are building future-ready academic ecosystem - one that is inclusive, innovative and impactful’ | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, delivered the
inaugural address at the NEP Conclave-2025, organised by the Higher Education Department. While speaking at the event, the Lieutenant Governor applauded the efforts of all the stakeholders for speedy implementation of National Education Policy. He said, it is a matter of pride that Jammu Kashmir is among the first in the country to implement the National Education Policy across all Higher Educational Institutions in the Union Territory.
The Lieutenant Governor also stated that Universities and Colleges in Jammu Kashmir are building an ecosystem that will be a catalyst for innovation and ground breakin... | |
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| NC dominates Rajya Sabha Polls, BJP stuns with fourth seat upset | | 4 MLAs cross vote in favour of BJP candidate Sat Sharma | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 24: The National Conference (NC) clinched three of the four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir’s first Upper House elections since the abrogation of Article 370, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pulled off an unexpected victory for the fourth seat, defying its numerical strength in the Assembly.
In a closely watched contest for the third notification’s two seats, BJP candidate Sat Pal Sharma secured 32 votes,
surpassing the party’s 28-member Assembly strength, indicating cross-voting by four MLAs in his favor. NC’s Shammi Oberoi garnered 31 votes, while its other candidate, Imran Nabi Dar, secured 22. Three votes were declared in... | |
| | | | Month after unprecedented violence, life returns to normal in Ladakh | | | | Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 24: Exactly a month after the unprecedented violence that shook Ladakh and claimed four lives, calm has gradually returned to the region following the Union Government’s decision to order a judicial probe and resume dialogue with local groups after nearly five months.
The violence erupted on September 24, when a bandh called by the youth wing of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) spiraled out of control, leaving four people dead and around 90 injured. In the aftermath, authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in Leh and restrictions across other parts of Ladakh to restore order.
Three days later, Ladakh Police arrested prominent climate activist Sonam W... | |
| | | | Class 10, 12, 11 examinations to begin in November | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 24: Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), on Friday said that the Class 10th examinations will commence on November 3, followed by Class 12 on November 8, and Class 11 on November 19, respectively.
Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, the Secretary confirmed that the JKBOSE has already issued the official date sheet for all three classes.
“We have already issued the date sheets.
In Class 10, around 95,000 students are appearing, i... | |
| | | | CM Omar reviews Darbar Move arrangements | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Darbar Move Session 2025–26, emphasizing on ensuring smooth, secure and well-coordinated shifting of offices from Srinagar to Jammu.
The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Estates Shaleen Kabra, ACS to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, ACS Power D... | |
| | | | J&K’s destiny changed under PM Modi’s leadership: Rijiju | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 24: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said following the abrogation of Article 370 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership , Jammu and Kashmir’s “destiny” has changed, paving the way for peace and development in the region.
Rijiju, in a reference to assembly polls in Bihar, said there is “Modi wave” across the country, and people everywhere believe that India’s future is safe and bright under his leadership.
“I have personally felt that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and after the abrogation of Article 370, the destiny of Jammu and Kashmir has changed. Today, Jammu and Kashmir is moving forward on the path of peace and develop... | |
| | | | Man gets lifer for raping minor daughter | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 24: A sessions court in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping his minor daughter.
Principal District and Sessions Judge, Anantnag, Tahir Khurshid Raina sentenced the convict after hearing arguments on the quantum of sentence, officials said.
He was convicted by the court on October 15. Officials said the identity of the accused has not been revealed to protect the identity of the survivor as the perpetrator was her father.
The case was registered in 2022 at Women’s Police Station, Anantnag, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and sections 3/4 of the Protection of Children from Sexua... | |
| | | | Anantnag Police thwart impersonation attempt | | | | Early Times Report
Anantnag, Oct 24: In a swift move that prevented potential public deception, Police Station Kokernag apprehended a man attempting to pose as a senior police officer during a routine checkpoint operation.
In a statement, Police Station Kokernag today foiled an attempt of impersonation after a naka party of Police Station Kokernag apprehended a suspicious individual during routine checking, it reads.
The individual, identified as Mohd Umer Mochi S/O Mohd Jamal Mochi R/O Zalangam, was intercepted while carrying a bag. On noticing the police party, the suspect attempted to flee from the spot but was tactfully apprehended by the police personnel, it reads.
During the sea... | |
| | | | Never underestimate adversaries: Rajnath to top Army Commanders | | | | NEW DELHI, Oct 24:
Operation Sindoor will go down in history as a symbol of India’s courage and restraint, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday even as he called on the military to never underestimate the adversaries and remain alert to deal with any eventuality.
In an address to top commanders of the Indian Army in Jaisalmer, Singh urged the force to focus on information warfare, developing modern defence infrastructure, and modernisation to effectively deal with future challenges.
The defence minister described Operation Sindoor as an embodiment of India’s military prowess and national character, and a demonstration by the soldiers that their strength lies not only in weap... | |
| | | | 3 hoteliers booked in Sonamarg | | | | Early Times Report
Ganderbal, Oct 24: Ganderbal Police have booked three hoteliers in Sonamarg for violating provisions of the Immigration and Foreigners Act by failing to submit details of foreign tourists to the Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) within the stipulated time.
According to a statement, the action was taken under the supervision of SSP Ganderbal Khalil Ahmad Poswal (JKPS) following a comprehensive inspection drive in the Sonamarg area.
During the checking, it was found that Hotel Mount View, Hotel Imperial Resort, and Hotel Village Walk were accommodating foreign nationals without timely reporting their details to the concerned authorities, as required under Section 17... | |
| | | | Ganderbal Police launch crackdown against drug peddlers | | | | Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, Oct 24: In a major anti-narcotics operation, Ganderbal Police today launched a massive crackdown on drug peddlers across the district. Acting on credible intelligence inputs and after obtaining proper court orders, simultaneous house searches are underway at 12 different locations, officials said on Friday.
In a statement, a police spokesperson said that the operation is being personally supervised by SSP Ganderbal, Shri Khaleel Poswal (IPS), who has directed all police units to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards drug trafficking. Under his leadership, multiple teams have fanned out across various areas to identify and nab those involved in the illegal t... | |
| | | | Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat to halt at Reasi | | | | New Delhi, Oct 24:
The Northern Railways will provide an additional stoppage for the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express at the Reasi station from October 29, on an experimental basis, officials said on Friday.
At present, the semi-high speed train has only one stop at Banihal between Katra and Srinagar.
“The locals said that the train has only one stoppage between Katra and Srinagar, and more stoppages should be given for the convenience of regional passengers. The railways decided to give one more stoppage at Reasi on an experimental basis,” an official said.
According to an official order, the Vande Bharat Express will stop at Reasi for two minutes in both directions.
“The commer... | |
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