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| PM Modi set to create history on June 9, become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to create history on June 9 by becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing the record held by the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
With the completion of 12 years and 15 days in office as an elected Prime Minister, Modi will overtake Nehru's tenure of 12 years and 14 days, marking a significant milestone in India's political history.
The achievement comes less than a year after Modi secured a third consecutive term in office following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, becoming only the second Prime Minister after Nehru to lead the country for three successive terms.
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| On World Bicycle Day, CM Omar launches Jammu Cyclothon campaign | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off a Cyclothon at the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC) here to mark World Bicycle Day, reaffirming the government’s commitment to promoting fitness, healthy lifestyles and sports culture among the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
The event, organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council under its flagship initiative “My Youth My Pride”, witnessed enthusiastic participation from cyclists, youth, students and sports ... | |
| | | | HM Amit Shah to review Amarnath Yatra security preparedness on June 8 | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, June 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level security review meeting in the national capital on June 8 to assess preparations for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting is expected to be attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, intelligence agencies, the Army, Central Armed Police Forces ... | |
| | | | Anti-Terror ‘Operation Sheruwali’ enters its 12th Day in Rajouri | | | |
Early Times Report
Rajouri, Jun 3: A joint anti-terror operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) entered its twelfth day on Wednesday in the dense forest areas of Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal in the Manjakote sector of Rajouri district. The security forces are continuing efforts to track down suspected terrorists believed to be hiding in the region.
The security forces were seen checking the ID cards of travellers and locals, conducting intensive search operations in the region.
The operation, codenamed Operation Sheruwali, is being carried out jointly by the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the CRPF. It was launched followi... | |
| | | | Amarnath Yatra routes declared “no-fly zone” due to security reasons; No chopper services for devotees | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 3: In a major security-related decision ahead of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has declared the entire pilgrimage corridor a "No-Fly Zone" and suspended helicopter services for devotees for the second consecutive year.
The move underscores the administration's heightened focus on security and reflects the extensive measures being put in place to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the pilgrimage.
According to Government Order No. 321-HOME of 2026, issued on June 1, all routes associated with the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, including the traditional Pahalgam route in south Kashmir and the Baltal route in cent... | |
| | | | 21 killed in South Delhi Hotel fire, several foreigners among dead | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 3: A massive fire broke out in a hotel in a congested bylane in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people, including foreigners whose ailing relatives were being treated in hospitals nearby.
The blaze at the Flourish Stay B&B in Hauz Rani in Malviya Nagar started around 8.30 am and quickly spread, catching everybody unawares. Rescue workers, including many locals, rushed to the spot to pull out those trapped inside the five-... | |
| | | | LG Sinha, CM Omar express grief over loss of lives | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 3: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a fire incident in Delhi.
“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a tragic fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Prayers for early recovery of injured,” LG Sinha said in a post on X.
A massive fire broke out in a hotel in a congested bylane in ... | |
| | | | DM Jammu reviews 100-day Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan impact | | Orders strict action against scheduled drug misuse; Directs de-addiction centres to comply with SO-91 | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 3: District Magistrate Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas today chaired the District Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting to review the implementation of anti-drug initiatives in the district.
The meeting reviewed the impact of the rigorous 100-day Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan. The DM appreciated inter-departmental efforts and discussed course corrections for the rest of the programme.
He reviewed "Drug Free Panchayat" declarations and scrutinised administrative an... | |
| | | | Raids carried out in 6 Kashmir districts | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jun 3: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of police on Wednesday carried out raids in several districts of the valley in a case related to terror activities, officials said. The officials said based on recent intelligence inputs, technical analysis and sustained investigation, they had identified eight locations in six districts where searches were conducted in the early hours of Wednesday.
The searches were conducted at two places each in Srinagar and Bandipora districts; and one each in Kupwara, Anantnag, Kulgam and Baramulla districts.
The case registered in 2015 pertains to Pakistan-sponsored terrorist outfits, their sleeper-cell networks and activ... | |
| | | | Indian national killed in attack on Kuwait Airport | | | | Early Times Report
DUBAI, June 3: An Indian national was killed in an attack that targeted Kuwait International Airport, officials said on Wednesday.
In a post on X, the Embassy of India in Kuwait expressed its “deepest condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to an attack on the airport in Kuwait today”.
It said the mission is “closely coordinating” with the Kuwaiti authorities to render all possible support and assistance to the bereaved family as well as those injured in the incident.
Kuwait suspended air traffic on Wednesday after the Iranian strikes hit Terminal One, causing casualties and damage to airport facilities, Directorate General of Civil Aviation spoke... | |
| | | | Rs 60 lakh house of notorious drug peddler attached | | | | Early Times Report
Anantnag, June 3: In a major action against the narcotics network, Anantnag Police on Wednesday attached a residential property worth nearly Rs 60 lakh belonging to an alleged notorious drug peddler under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Police said the attached property comprises a two-storey concrete residential house built on six marlas of land, with an estimated market value of around Rs 60 lakh. The property belongs to Aasif Hussain Khan alias Soab Don, son of Abdul Gani Khan, a resident of Anchidora area of Anantnag.
According to officials, the attachment was carried out under Section 68F of the NDPS Act after complet... | |
| | | | J&K Govt forms panel to review APS | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a committee headed by the Director General (Codes) to review the imposition of Additional Performance Security (APS) on contractors quoting Abnormally Low Bid (ALB) prices.... | |
| | | | Govt clears Rs 10,000 Cr to stabilise ATF price | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 3: The government on Wednesday approved a one-time budgetary support of Rs 10,000 crore for oil marketing companies to provide ATF price stabilisation to Indian airlines for domestic and international operations amid challenges posed by the West Asia conflict.
Announcing the decision, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the budgetary support will help airlines in the backdrop of a rise in prices of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) due to the conflict and closure of airspace by Pakistan for Indian airlines.
The Rs 10,000 crore will be interest-free support to oil marketing companies (OMCs) for ATF price stabilisation. ... | |
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