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| After officials, CM Omar meets stakeholders to gather inputs | | Pre-Budget Consultations | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 23: After chairing pre-budget meeting with the officials, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday held a consultation meeting with key stakeholders at the Civil Secretariat here to gather inputs and perspectives from various sectors ahead of the Budget 2026–27 of Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javaid Ahmad Dar and Satish Sharma; Additional Chief Secretary Dheeraj Gupta; ACS Tourism Ashish Chander Verma; Principal Secretary Finance Santosh D. Vaidya; Commissioner Secretary Industries & Commerce Vikramjit Singh; Secretary Social Welfare Sarmad Hafiz, besides senior officers from other departments.
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| True faith lives in selfless service: LG Sinha | | Attends silver jubilee celebrations of Shri Baba Kashi Vishwanath Seva Samiti at Varanasi | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday attended the Silver Jubilee commemorative event of the Shri Baba Kashi Vishwanath Seva Samiti at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor hailed the Shri Baba Kashi Vishwanath Seva Samiti’s 25-year legacy of dedication and unwavering commitment to service.
“True faith lives in selfless service; real devotion is found in compassion,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He stated that the Samiti, ... | |
| | | | First kill of 2026: Security forces neutralise Jaish terrorist in Kathua | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 23: Despite three back-to-back encounters in different parts of Jammu over the past week, the first terrorist of 2026 was killed on Friday in a brief gunfight in the Billawar area of Kathua district.
The slain militant is believed to be a Pakistani national and part of a group of terrorists that was spotted in the area last week.
“A Pakistani Jaish terrorist has been neutralised by a small JKP team in a joint operation with the Army and CRPF in the general area of Billawar, Kathua district,” IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti posted on his official social media handle.
The Army’s Rising Star Corps also confirmed that one foreign terrorist was eliminated during a jo... | |
| | | | Snowstorm paralyzes J&K | | All flights cancelled from Srinagar, highway shut | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 23: An intense snowstorm across the Kashmir Valley on Friday led to the cancellation of all flights at Srinagar Airport, while traffic on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway also remained suspended due to heavy snowfall and rain in lower reaches.
The fresh spell of snowfall severely disrupted normal life across several districts of Jammu and Kashmir, affecting road, air and rail connectivity, besides power supply in many areas.
“In view of continuous snowfall, accumulation of snow on operational areas and the prevailing forecast of adverse weather en route, all flight operations at Srinagar Airport stand cancelled for the day in the interest of passenger s... | |
| | | | Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra suspended | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 23: Heavy rain and snowfall continue across Jammu and Kashmir, disrupting daily life and prompting precautionary measures by the authorities. In Katra, the pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine has been suspended in view of safety concerns. Pilgrims have been asked to stay back in Katra, and no yatri will be allowed to proceed from the base camp to the shrine until further orders.... | |
| | | | Army pays tributes to martyred soldiers | | Doda Accident | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 23: A wreath-laying ceremony was on Friday held here to pay tributes to 10 soldiers who lost their lives in a road accident along the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
The ceremony was led by General Officer Commanding of White Knight Corps Lieutenant General P K Mishra and was attended by Army, Indian Air Force (IAF), BSF, CRPF, police and civil administration officers at technical airport, the officials said.
They said wreaths were also laid at the mortal remains of the soldiers on behalf of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha.
Inspector General of Police, Jammu zone, Bhim Sen Tuti and Inspector General of CRPF... | |
| | | | Northern Army Commander reviews inter-agency core group security | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 23: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma chaired an inter-agency core group security review meeting here, with a focus on enhancing joint operations and strengthening coordination among various security agencies in Kashmir, the Army said on Friday.
“Lt Gen Pratik Sharma chaired a Core Group Security Review meeting at Srinagar with senior officials of Army, police, CRPF and other security agencies,” the Army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said in a post on X.
It said the meeting held on Thursday focused on enhancing joint operations and strengthening coordination among various security agencies in the Kashmir Valley.
It also discussed bolstering... | |
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