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| Foreign women running sex racket in sensitive Kunjwani area raises major security concerns | | |  Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 16: In a sensational development that has sent shockwaves through Jammu’s security establishment, police on Friday night busted an alleged sex racket being operated by two Thai women from the rented house of a Special Police Officer (SPO) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the highly sensitive Kunjwani-Talab area, located close to key defence installations on the outskirts of the city.
The startling discovery has triggered serious security concerns, with intelligence agencies now probing how foreign nationals were able to live and allegedly run an illegal prostitution network in one of the most strategically important zones of Jammu without at... | |
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| JeI-linked UAPA case: Police raid over 15 locations in Sopore | | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 16: Police on Saturday carried out extensive searches at more than 15 locations across north Kashmir’s Sopore town in connection with a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), officials said.
According to officials, the coordinated raids were conducted in several areas, including Jamia Qadeem, Naseem Bagh, Krankshivan, Tarzoo, Amargarh, Warpora, Bomai, Boitingoo and several adjoining localities of Sopore.
The searches were conducted in connection with FIR No. 42/2025 registered at Police Station Sopore under Sections 10 and 13 of the UAPA, which pertain to membership ... | |
| | | | Lok Bhavan J&K celebrates Sikkim Statehood Day in Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 16: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan celebrated the Statehood Day of Sikkim, at Srinagar. The event brought together students, security personnel and people of Sikkim living in the Union Territory.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha extended his heartiest greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion.
“Sikkim, the sacred land of Guru Padmasambhava, shines like a radiant star among Himalayan states and UTs.
It is recognised gl... | |
| | | | CM Omar -led Govt clears Rs 72 crore used water management projects for Baramulla, Rajouri | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved Used Water Management Projects for Baramulla and Rajouri at an estimated cost of Rs 37.96 crore and Rs 34.43 crore respectively, aimed at strengthening sanitation infrastructure and addressing wastewater management challenges in the two urban areas.
The projects, cleared by Omar Abdullah led Government, are expected to ensure scientific treatment of sewage, prevent pollution of water bodies and significantly... | |
| | | | Army Chief wants to open a cafe – a place to relax for overworked | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, May 16: In a candid interaction with a group of youths here, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday not only offered leadership lessons to them, but also shared a personal dream — to open a cafe named ‘Ahista Zindagi’, which will serve as a retreat for the senses in a fast-paced life.
The general officer said this cafe, which he has planned to set up in his native state of Madhya Pradesh, will aim to serve as a focal point for countless conversations over a... | |
| | | | High Court revises pecuniary jurisdiction limits of civil judges | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has revised the pecuniary limits of jurisdiction for Civil Judges (Junior Division) and Civil Judges (Senior Division) across the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh.
According to a notification issued by the Office of the Registrar General, Srinagar, under Section 21 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Courts Act, 1977, all Civil Judges (Senior Division) have been empowered to hear civil suits valued up to Rs 20 lakh within their territorial jurisdiction.
Similarly, Civil Judges (Junior Division) have been authorized to hear civil suits valued up to Rs 5 lakh within their respective local limits.
The notific... | |
| | | | Jammu district courts to observe 15-day summer break in June | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has announced summer vacations for district courts functioning in the Jammu summer zone of the Union Territory.
As per an official notification issued by the Registrar General’s office, the courts will observe a 15-day vacation from June 8 to June 22, 2026, including both dates.
The order applies to district courts situated in the summer zone of Jammu province. However, courts operating in Districts Kishtwar ... | |
| | | | CBSE makes three-language study compulsory in classes 9-10 | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, May 16: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made the study of three languages compulsory for students from Class IX beginning July 1, while clarifying that there will be no Board examination for the third language (R3) in Class X.
In a circular issued on May 15, the CBSE said that at least two of the three languages must be native Indian languages, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for S... | |
| | | | NCB seizes first-ever consignment of Captagon drug worth Rs 182 crore | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 16: The Narcotics Control Bureau has busted an international drug syndicate involved in the trafficking of Captagon and seized approximately 227.7 kg of the “jihadi drug” worth Rs 182 crore, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Saturday.
The success was announced by Home Minister Amit Shah on X. He lauded the agency for seizing the first-ever consignment of Captagon.
Captagon is the street name historically linked to fenethylline, a synthetic stimulant developed in the 1960s which earned the sobriquet of the “jihadi drug” due to repeated allegations and intelligence inputs linking its abuse and trafficking with extremist and conflict-zone... | |
| | | | Police attach properties worth Rs 5.8 crore linked to drug peddlers | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 16: Police in Srinagar have attached properties worth 5.8 crore belonging to three alleged drug peddlers as part of an ongoing crackdown on narcotics trafficking in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.
A team from the Khanyar police station attached three immovable properties along with a vehicle belonging to the accused under Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, a police spokesman said.
The action was part of the 100-day ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan’ launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on April 11 to curb drug trafficking and dismantle the financial networks of those involved in it, off... | |
| | | | House of notorious husband-wife drug peddler demolished | | | | Early Times Report
Kulgam, May 16: In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, Police and District Administration jointly demolished the residential house of an alleged husband-wife drug peddler duo in Kulgam district involved in multiple NDPS cases.
Officials said the demolished property belonged to notorious drug peddlers Nafeez Ahmad Dar, son of Mohd Ramzan Dar, a resident of Brazloo Jagir, and his wife Rukiya Jan.
According to police records, Nafeez Ahmad Dar is involved in FIR No. 143/2020 under Section 8/15 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Yaripora and FIR No. 10/2021 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Kulgam.
His wife, Rukiya Jan, is ... | |
| | | | Tourist couple killed in accident | | |  Early Times Report
Pahalgam, May 16: A tragic road accident took place on Saturday when a Tavera vehicle bearing registration number JK21A-0379 skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge while travelling from Pahalgam towards Aru in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Officials said the vehicle was being driven by Rayees Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, a resident of Rangward Laripora. The mishap resulted in the death of two tourists from Gujarat and injuries to two others.
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| | | | 2 Police officers transferred | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfers and postings of two police officers with immediate effect in the interest of administration.
According to an order issued by the Home Department, Krishan Kumar, IPS (AGMUT:2019), who was awaiting posting, has been appointed as SSP CTFD, replacing Deepika, IPS (AGMUT:2018), who has been directed to await further posting at the Police Headquarters, J&K.
Meanwhile, Musadiq Majid Basu, SP Security VIP Tech, has been transferred and posted as SP SS CID Headquarters against an available vacancy. ... | |
| | | | Cop shoots wife dead, attempts suicide | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 16: A police officer allegedly shot his wife dead in a fit of rage before trying to kill himself in Kupwara district, officials said on Saturday.
A probationary sub-inspector (PSI) of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Deep Singh, posted at a special operations group (SOG) camp in Kandi area of the north Kashmir district, had a quarrel with his wife Bhawana late Friday, officials said.
During the altercation, Singh allegedly fired upon his wife in a fit of rage, killing her on the spot.
He then went on to shoot himself, and was critically injured, officials said, adding that he is undergoing treatment at SKIMS hospital in Srinagar. ... | |
| | | | One dead, 7 hospitalised in Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI/JAMMU, May 16: One person died while seven others, mostly children, were hospitalised after allegedly consuming a wild vegetable in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Saturday.
The incident was reported from Mohra village in the Kotranka subdivision, where members of two families consumed a wild vegetable following which they started showing symptoms of food poisoning on Friday evening, they said.
The affected persons were initially shifted to the Community Health Centre in Kandi and later referred to the Government Medical College Hospital Rajouri for specialised treatment.
Officials said an elderly man, identified as Mohammad Hussain (... | |
| | | | Fire guts 3 shops in Akhnoor | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 16: A massive fire broke out in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district early Saturday morning, gutting three shops and causing extensive damage to property and goods worth lakhs of rupees, officials and locals said.
The blaze reportedly engulfed two hardware stores and one sweet shop, reducing the establishments and the stocked material inside to ashes within a short span of time.
Eyewitnesses said panic spread across the locality as flames rapidly intensified and... | |
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