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| LG Sinha flags-off first batch of pilgrims from Jammu to holy abode of Baba Barfani | | Says Amarnath Yatra sacred path where devotion meets spiritual awakening | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of devotees for the pilgrimage to the holy cave of Shri Amarnath Ji, from Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp in Jammu, today.
The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to all the yatris embarking on the holy pilgrimage.
“Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is a sacred path where devotion meets spiritual awakening. I wish all devotees a safe, comfortable, blissful and spiritually fulfilling journey. May this holy pilgrimage bring immense joy and divine peace to all,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
J&K UT administration, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, J&K Police, Army, security forces, local community a... | |
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| First batch reaches Kashmir, gets warm welcome | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 2: The first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra received a warm welcome as they reached the Kashmir valley on Thursday, officials said.
The batch of 4,822 pilgrims was flagged off earlier in the day by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu.
As the convoy entered the Valley through the Navyug Tunnel in Qazigund area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district under tight multi-tier security cover, they received a rousing welcome, officials said.
Police and civil administration officials, including the IG CRPF (Inspector General in Central Reserve Police Force) and DIG South Kashmir Range Javid Iqbal Matoo, ... | |
| | | | Ultimate purpose of education is transformation: LG Sinha | | Attends capacity building programme of School Education Department | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended ‘One Day Capacity Building Programme’ organised by Bharti Airtel Foundation, State Council of Educational Research and Training, J&K and School Education Department. The event served as a formal platform for the launch of instructional resources jointly developed by the three institutions aimed at strengthening the professional capacities of teachers and enriching the overall quality of school education acr... | |
| | | | NC widens statehood push, invites INDIA bloc, non-NDA parties for Delhi protest | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: The ruling National Conference (NC) has decided to invite all INDIA bloc constituents, non-NDA political parties, and major Jammu and Kashmir-based political organisations to join its proposed protest in New Delhi demanding the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory.
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting of senior party leaders chaired by National Conference president Farooq Abdullah at his Gupkar residence in Srinagar on Wednesday evening.
The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, NC General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar, senior ministers, legislators, Members of Parliament, and other top party functionaries.
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| | | | Cong rift: High command suspends two little-known leaders, big guns untouched | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: Exactly nine days after the Congress-appointed fact-finding committee concluded its three-day exercise in Srinagar, the party high command on Thursday initiated disciplinary action by suspending two Jammu and Kashmir leaders from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress over alleged anti-party activities. However, no action has so far been taken against the senior dissident leaders whose public criticism of the party leadership had triggered the internal inquiry.
According to a communication issued by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge approved the suspension of AICC members Mohammad Anwar Bhat ... | |
| | | | NIA Court rejects Shabir Shah’s bail pleas | | Extends custody in 1996 Srinagar violence case | | 
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Jammu, July 2: The Special Judge NIA Cases, Jammu, Prem Sagar, today rejected the bail pleas of Shabir Ahmed Shah in the 1996 Srinagar violence case and extended his judicial custody till July 14.
Shah, presently lodged in Central Jail, Kot Bhalwal, Jammu, had moved two applications before the court — one seeking regular bail and another seeking statutory/default bail — in case RC-01/2026/NIA/JMU.
The case has been registered for offences under Sections 147, 148, 336... | |
| | | | CM Omar dedicates Rs 76 crore development package for Shopian | | Chairs district review, lays foundation and inaugurates 13 key projects | |  Early Times Report
SHOPIAN, July 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of District Shopian to assess the progress of developmental works, implementation of key government schemes and the overall delivery of public services, while reiterating his government’s commitment to ensuring balanced and equitable development across the district. During his visit, the Chief Minister dedicated development projects worth over Rs 76 crore to the people of Shopian, la... | |
| | | | Amarnath Yatra: DGP calls for vigilance, coordination, reviews security at Pahalgam | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 2: Director General of Police (DGP) Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat, on Thursday conducted a comprehensive review of security and pilgrim facilitation arrangements at the Nunwan frisking point in Pahalgam, directing security personnel to maintain the highest standards of vigilance while ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for devotees undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
According to a police statement, the DGP inspected the multi-layer... | |
| | | | Mehbooba Mufti gets invitation from Iran | | To pay final tribute to Ayatollah Khamenei | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 2: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti is set to travel to Iran to pay final tributes to the country's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after receiving an official invitation to attend his funeral.
Mohseen Qummi, Director of the International Relations Department at the office of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has extended a formal invitation to Mehbooba to attend the solemn funeral ceremony as a distingu... | |
| | | | EoW chargesheets 4 for securing Health Deptt jobs with fake certificates | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 2: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch, Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against four persons for allegedly obtaining Health Department jobs through forged educational certificates, nearly 12 years after the recruitment fraud was detected, officials said on Thursday The accused were charged under Sections 420, 468 and 471 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC).
According to the Crime Branch, the case was registered following a complaint alleging that the four candidates, selected by the Services Selection Recruitment Board (SSRB) for various posts in the Health Department, had obtained appointments on the basis of fake and forged educational testimonials... | |
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