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| India set to guide the world again: LG Sinha | | Says with blessings of revered saints, people advancing towards vision building modern, transformed nation | |  Early Times Report
Haridwar/ Uttarakhand, Feb 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday attended the Idol Installation Ceremony of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj at Haridwar in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.
The Spiritual, Cultural, and Sadguru Memorial Celebration was held under the guidance of Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on profound economic, cultural and spiritual renaissance in the country, which is igniting a vibrant new consciousness in the society.
“With the blessings of revered saints, people are advancing steadfastly toward the vision of building a modern, transformed India,” ... | |
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| Restoration of J&K’s special status top priority: CM | | Budget Session-2026 | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir remains the top priority of the National Conference and his government.
Winding up the discussion on the Vote of Thanks to the Lieutenant Governor’s address in the Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister asserted that the National Conference is fully committed to fulfilling all promises made to the people, with the restoration of special status fir... | |
| | | | ‘Govt examining proposal to develop new tourism areas in Ramban’ | | | | Early Times Report
Ramban, Feb 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Government is examining a proposal for development of new tourism-worthy areas in Jammu and Kashmir, including several locations in Ramban district.
The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by MLA Banihal-Gool in the Legislative Assembly.
He informed that the proposal under consideration includes areas such as Godagali, Nathatop, Daggan Top, Neel Top, Mahoo, Sarvadhar (Pogal Paristan), Sargali Pogal, Chanderkote, and Bhatni Village.
The Chief Minister further stated that developmental works have already been taken up in the Banihal-Gool constituency, keeping in view the feasibility report... | |
| | | | CM tables ESR, J&K Anand Marriage Registration Rules | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5; Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today tabled the Economic Survey Report for the year 2025-26 in the Legislative Assembly.
The Chief Minister also tabled the “Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023” as required under Section 6(4) of the Anand Marriage Act, 1909 (Central Act.7 of 1909). ... | |
| | | | CM Omar assures simplified, time-bound registration process for tourism sector | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the House that the Government is working to revise and simplify the registration and renewal procedures for tourism-related establishments in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister was replying to supplementary questions during the Question Hour of the ongoing Budget Session 2026–27 of the J&K Legislative Assembly.
He said that the registration and renewal of Guest Houses, Hotels, Homestays, Travel Agencies, Adventure Tour Operators and other tourism-related units are being carried out online.
The Chief Minister further stated that the registration/renewal process falls under the Public Services Guarantee Act... | |
| | | | BJP backs statehood but links it to lasting peace | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 5: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Wednesday said that the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would take place only when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is convinced that lasting peace has been achieved and no Kashmiri youth would pick up guns or indulge in stone-pelting.
Speaking during the discussion on the Lieutenant Governor’s address in the Assembly, Sharma said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fully supports the restoration of statehood but maintained that the situation must be conducive for such a step.
“Statehood will be restored only after an atmosphere is created in which no Kash... | |
| | | | J&K economy likely to grow at 5.82 % in 2025-26: Economic Survey | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 5: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir’s real Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is estimated to grow at 5.82 per cent, according to the Economic Survey Report 2025-26.
The report said that Jammu and Kashmir achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.47 per cent in real GSDP during 2019-20 to 2024-25, indicating economic resilience and post-pandemic recovery.
“The growth rate is higher than Delhi and Himachal Pradesh and marginally higher than Ha... | |
| | | | HM Shah on 3-day visit, review meeting scheduled today | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to embark on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from Thursday.
During his visit, he will preside over high-level review meetings on security and development issues. He is also set to visit the Border Security Force’s Bobia and Gurnam Border Outposts. In addition, the minister will meet with the families of fallen soldiers and hand over appointment letters.
Speaking on the Home Minister’s visit, Jammu and Kashmir Lead... | |
| | | | Process to revise MOP on judicial appointments under consideration: Govt | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Feb 5: The government on Thursday informed the Rajya Sabha that the process to revise the Memorandum of Procedure (MOP) for appointment of judges in higher judiciary is under consideration and further steps in this regard will be taken only after it is complete.
Replying to supplementaries during the Question Hour, Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said consultations are underway on setting up the All-India judicial service and in what for... | |
| | | | Over 2 lakh dog bite cases reported in 2024–25, Jammu district tops list | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 5: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that more than two lakh dog bite cases were reported across the Union Territory in 2024 and 2025, with the Jammu district recording the highest number of over 1.26 lakh incidents. This was revealed in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly by Minister for Health Sakina Itoo in a written reply to a question by NC member Mubarak Gul.
Sharing district-wise figures, the minister said that 2,06,460 dog bite cases were reported in the Union Territory during the two-year period, including 93,765 cases in 2024 and 1,12,695 cases in 2025.
In the Jammu division, 1,26,844 cases were recorded in 2024–25, with 54,863 cases i... | |
| | | | J&K Govt extends deadline for filing APRs | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has extended the deadline for filing Annual Property Returns (APR) for the year 2025 by 15 days after observing that a large number of employees failed to submit their details within the prescribed time
Asst Professor hides UK nationality
Srinagar, Feb 5: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of crime branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a former assistant professor for hiding her foreign nationality in her ... | |
| | | | Cyber Forensic Laboratory functioning in J&K: MHA | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Feb 5: The Union Government has informed Parliament that a Cyber Forensic Laboratory is available and functioning in Jammu and Kashmir as part of efforts to strengthen digital crime investigation and forensic capabilities in the Union Territory.
In a written reply to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Home Affairs, said that the Central Government is providing continued support for upgradation of State and Union Territory Forensic Science Laboratories, including cyber forensic divisions, under centrally funded schemes.
The Ministry said that projects worth Rs 244.89 crore have been approved for 30 States and Union Territories under the N... | |
| | | | ‘In 6-years, 5 new toll plazas come up in J&K’ | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 5: The Government of India on Wednesday informed the Parliament that five new toll (fee) plazas have become operational in Jammu and Kashmir during the past six financial years as part of National Highway infrastructure expansion.
In a written reply to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Jairam Gadkari, said that fee plazas are opened on completed National Highway projects in accordance with the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008, and the terms of concession agreements, including prescribed distance norms between plazas.
The Minister stated that National Highway ... | |
| | | | 224 accident-prone black spots identified on National Highways | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 5: The Government of India on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that 224 accident-prone black spots have been identified on National Highways across the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, out of which short-term rectification has been completed at 170 locations and long-term corrective measures at 62 spots.
The information was shared in a written reply to an unstarred question (No. 1124) raised by Dr Bhola Singh regarding road safety improvements on National Highways.
Replying on behalf of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari said that road safety audits are conducted through independent third-party e... | |
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