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| Silent for 4 years, activated for terror: Phones crack Pahalgam terror attack conspiracy | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 1: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has uncovered fresh evidence suggesting that the deadly Pahalgam terror attack was not an isolated act of violence but part of a carefully planned conspiracy allegedly hatched years in advance, with links extending to Pakistan.
The investigation has revealed that one of the mobile phones recovered from terrorists involved in the attack was part of a consignment imported into Pakistan in 2021 and remained unused for nearly four years before being activated shortly before the strike. Investigators believe the findings point to a well-organized support network that provided logistical and technical assistance to the attackers.
The April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 people dead—most of them tourists—triggered a sharp deterioration in relations between India and Pakistan. New Delhi blamed Pakistan-based terror groups for the attack, while Islamabad denied any involvement.
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| J&K records zero terror fatalities after 36 years in May | | Month Without Violence | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 1: In a significant indicator of the improving security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Territory recorded no terror-related fatality during the month of May 2026, marking the first such occurrence since terrorism erupted in the region in 1990. All 31 days of May passed without any loss of life in a terror incident, counter-terror operation, or infiltration attempt, according to data compiled by the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP).
The development is being viewed as a major milestone in the Union Territory's counter-terrorism efforts, particularly as May has historically witnessed heightened terrorist activity following the winter lull and t... | |
| | | | SC praises trial Judge, grants bail to ex-SSP Sheikh Mehmoood, Ravinder Kumar Gupta | | Greater Kailash Murder Case | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 1: The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Sheikh Mehmoood and Ravinder Kumar Gupta alias Gola Shah in the Greater Kailash (Chowadi) alleged land-grab murder case of Jammu, while recording appreciation for the trial judge for painstakingly ensuring the recording of evidence of all eyewitnesses.
A Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma partly allowed the appeals filed against a common order of the High Court of Jammu & Ka... | |
| | | | LG Sinha leads drug-free J&K Padyatra in Kulgam | | ‘People's movement has connected every heart across J&K with shared purpose to make their village, their town nasha mukt’ | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 1: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today led ‘Drug-Free J&K Padyatra’ in Kulgam and addressed a public meeting. The Lieutenant Governor said that this people's movement has connected every heart across Jammu Kashmir with a shared purpose to make their village, their town drug-free.
“This campaign belongs to the people. Parents, teachers, religious leaders and young volunteers have stood shoulder to shoulder with the administration. The road ahead is long.... | |
| | | | At Raabita, CM Omar engages with public representatives, stakeholders | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 1: Several public representatives and delegations today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his Public Services and Outreach Office (Raabita) here and discussed a range of constituency-specific and sectoral issues.
Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Ladakh, Haji Mohammad Hanifa, called on the Chief Minister along with delegations representing employees of the Power Development Department serving in Ladakh and members of the Private School Associat... | |
| | | | CM seeks Naidu’s intervention for timely transportation of Haj pilgrims’ baggage | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has written to Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, seeking urgent intervention to facilitate the timely and concurrent transportation of baggage belonging to Haj pilgrims returning to Jammu and Kashmir from Saudi Arabia. In his communication, the Chief Minister highlighted the difficulties being faced by returning Haj pilgrims due to delays in the transportation of their checked-in baggage. He noted that owing to ongoing maintenance works and operational constraints at Srinagar Airport, the baggage of pilgrims is reportedly being routed separately and transported by road from Ahmedabad, resulting ... | |
| | | | J&K HC accords Full Court Reference to Chief Justice on his elevation to Supreme Court of India | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 1: In a solemn and dignified ceremony, a Full Court Reference was held in the Court Room of the Chief Justice at the Srinagar Wing of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to honour Chief Justice, Arun Palli, on his elevation as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
The Full Court Reference was convened in accordance with the long-standing conventions and cherished institutional traditions of the High Court.
The Reference was attended by Justice ... | |
| | | | Justice Sanjeev Kumar appointed as acting CJ of J&K Ladakh High Court | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 1: The President of India has appointed Justice Sanjeev Kumar, a Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. According to an official notification issued under Article 223 of the Constitution of India, Justice Sanjeev Kumar will discharge the functions of the Chief Justice following the appointment of Justice Arun Palli, the incumbent Chief Justi... | |
| | | | SC dismisses plea to conduct NEET-UG retest in CBT mode | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 1: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to accept a plea seeking the conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 re-test on June 21 in computer-based test mode, saying the National Testing Agency is already faced with too many problems.
A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Aravind Kumar, which posted the plea by RJD MP Sudhakar Singh and others for hearing on July 27, refused to order the conduct of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET-UG, i... | |
| | | | Birdi appointed IG in CRPF | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 1: The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed senior IPS officer Vidhi Kumar Birdi, currently serving as Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, as Inspector General in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation.
According to an Office Memorandum issued by the Ministry, Birdi, a 2003-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer, has been appointed against an existing vacancy in the CRPF in Level-14 of the pay matrix under the usual terms and conditions of central deputation.
The Ministry has requested the Jammu and Kashmir administration to relieve the officer immediately to enable him to take up his new assignment at the Centre. ... | |
| | | | ACB arrests Forest Guard | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 1: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday trapped and arrested a Forest Guard posted in Marwah, Kishtwar, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000 from a complainant.
According to an ACB spokesperson, a written complaint was received alleging that the accused official had demanded Rs 20,000 for expediting the release of security deposits related to allotted works. Following negotiations, the accused allegedly agreed to accept Rs 15,000 as illegal gratification.
The complainant, unwilling to pay the bribe, approached the Anti-Corruption Bureau seeking legal action against the accused.
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| | | | Mukesh Singh assumes charge as Manipur DGP | | | | Early Times Report
UKHRUL, June 1: Mukesh Singh, IPS, on Monday formally assumed charge as the Director General of Police (DGP), Manipur, at the Police Headquarters (PHQ), Mantripukhri.
The new DGP was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour by personnel of the Manipur Police. Senior officers of the Manipur Police attended the occasion.
Following the reception, Singh held a brief introductory meeting with senior police officers, during which he outlined key policing priorities for the force. He underscored the importance of maintaining professionalism, upholding the Constitution of India and the Rule of Law, and ensuring effective coordination with sister agencies, Manipur Police said.
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