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| 8th Pay Commission likely to bring major bonanza | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 6: The year 2026 is expected to usher in significant financial relief for Central government employees and pensioners, with strong indications that revised pay scales under the Eighth Pay Commission will come into effect from January 1, 2026.
The government approved the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission in November 2025, appointing former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai as its chairperson. While the Commission’s recommendations may take up to 18 months to be finalised, they are expected to be implemented retrospectively from January 1, 2026, a move that would entitle employees and pensioners to arrears.
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| If separated Jammu will face Ladakh’s fate: CM Omar | | Any attempt to redraw boundaries on religious lines will have far reaching consequences | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 6: Asserting that further division of Jammu and Kashmir on religious lines can have far reaching consequences, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday castigated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for claiming that Jammu only may get statehood.
The Chief Minister while responding to a query of a reporter about the claims of BJP leaders said, “They have already spoiled Ladakh by making it a UT. If they now want to do the same to Jammu, then let them do it.” He said the Centre had “failed to effectively administer Ladakh after separating it from Jammu and Kashmir.”
“They couldn’t control Ladakh. Why are they now trying to spoil Jammu?” Abdullah asked, add... | |
| | | | DGP Ladakh (designate) Mukesh Singh calls on LG | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 6: DGP Ladakh (designate), Mukesh Singh today paid a courtesy visit to the Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, in New Delhi. During the meeting, issues related to security, law and order, and strengthening policing mechanisms in the Union Territory of Ladakh were discussed.
The Lt Governor extended his best wishes to Shri Mukesh Singh for his new assignment and emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts to ensure peace, stability, and effe... | |
| | | | Congress high command steps in to end dissent | | District President Appointments | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 6: Amid growing resentment and discontent within the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress following the recent appointment of district presidents, the party high command has stepped in to contain the fallout and restore internal cohesion.
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has tasked its General Secretary in charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. Naseer Hussain, with engaging disgruntled leaders and workers to address their concerns. Dr. Hussain, a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, is expected to hold one-on-one meetings with party leaders who have expressed dissatisfaction over the appointments.
According to party sources, the move comes in response to... | |
| | | | Pahalgam cab driver returns bag to lady tourist | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 6: In yet another example of honesty and integrity that the people of Kashmir are known for, a cab driver in Pahalgam in South Kashmir set a remarkable example by returning a bag containing cash, an iPhone, and other valuables to a visiting tourist.
According to details available, the tourist had inadvertently left the bag inside the cab after completing the journey in Pahalgam. The bag reportedly contained a substantial amount of cash, an iPhone, and important personal belongings. Upon noticing the unattended bag, the cab driver made efforts to trace the owner instead of keeping the valuables.
After confirming the identity of the tourist, the driver re... | |
| | | | 3 injured in Doda accident | | | | Early Times Report
Doda, Jan 6: Three persons were injured after a matador was hit by a shooting stone near Kalotha area of Doda district on Tuesday, officials said.
An official said a matador bearing registration number JK06A-9890 came under a shooting stone/boulder near Kalotha, resulting in injuries to three occupants of the vehicle.
Soon after the incident, the injured were shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Doda for treatment, he said.
The local police team rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information and took stock of the situation.... | |
| | | | Punjab Police apprehend teenage boy for sharing info with Pak handlers | | | | Early Times Report
Chandigarh, Jan 6: A 15-year-old boy has been apprehended in Punjab’s Pathankot for allegedly sharing information about sensitive locations with Pakistani handlers, police said on Tuesday. According to police, the boy was radicalised on a social media platform. Police had received information that the boy was in contact with and was providing information concerning the country’s security to Pakistan military officers, ISI and frontal organisations running terror modules in that country, Pathankot Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Daljinder Singh Dhillon said.
On the basis of this information, the boy was apprehended on Monday and questioned, the SSP told reporters... | |
| | | | ACB arrests Patwari for demanding bribe | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 6: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau (J&KACB), registered a case against public servant, namely, Pardhan Singh, Patwari, Patwar Halqa, Laddha Tehsil Moungri, District Udhampur and concerned Girdawar for demanding and accepting illegal gratification from the complainant.
The said accused public servant demanded the bribe amounting to Rs 10000 from the complainant for ‘Virasiti Intkal’ and providing ‘nakal’ thereof. Since, the complainant did not want to pay a bribe and approached Anti-Corruption Bureau for taking legal action against the accused public servant under law.
On receipt of the compliant, a discreet verification was conducted, which corrob... | |
| | | | 20 Kg Heroin recovered | | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Jan 6: In a major crackdown on trans-border smuggling, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force along with with the Border Security Force recovered nearly 20 kg heroin and apprehended four accused, including the key operative managing the supply chain.
Punjab Police Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday that preliminary investigation reveals that the key operative is linked to Pakistan-based handlers and was coordinating the delivery and distribution of drug consignments across the region.
“An FIR has been registered under the NDPS Act, and the investigation is underway to identify cross-border handlers, trace supply routes, and dismantle the... | |
| | | | Mughal Road closed | | | | Early Times Report
Shopian, Jan 6: The historic Mughal Road continues to remain closed for vehicular traffic following overnight snowfall in the higher reaches, officials said on Tuesday. The closure comes amid renewed winter activity that has led to significant snow accumulation along the vital inter-district road connecting south Kashmir with the Pir Panjal region.
According to officials, nearly four inches of fresh snow has accumulated on various stretches of the Mughal Road during the latest spell, making the surface unsafe for movement. The snowfall has further aggravated already challenging winter conditions in the area, leading to continuous blockage of traffic.
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| | | | Power connections become prepaid | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, Jan 6: The Ladakh Power Development Department has ordered the conversion of all Govt Deptt electricity connections with smart meters from postpaid to prepaid mode with effect from Feb 1, 2026.... | |
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