TOP STORY OF THE DAY |
|
|
| ‘J&K set to shine as a year-round global tourism destination’ | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today asserted that Jammu & Kashmir is poised to emerge as a year-round global tourism destination, backed by renewed confidence, expanded infrastructure and diversified tourism offerings.
He was addressing a grand promotional event held in New Delhi on Thursday evening, which was graced by the Union Minister of Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, along with diplomats, travel trade representatives and key stakeholders from the hospitality sector.
Highlighting Jammu & Kashmir’s spiritual richness, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage, the Chief Minister said J&K embraces visitors from across India and around the world. He emphasized that the government is actively working to broaden the tourism canvas beyond traditional destinations.
CM Omar Abdullah announced the development of new tourism circuits and the identification of nine emerging destinations aimed at offering fresh experiences to trave... | |
|
|
 |
|
FRONT PAGE STORIES |
|
|
| India–US trade deal heats up J&K politics; Cong to bring Rahul, Kharge to Kashmir | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 27: Amid growing political and economic concerns over the proposed India–US trade agreement, the Congress has announced plans to bring its top leadership to the Kashmir Valley to engage directly with fruit growers, as the debate over the deal’s impact on Jammu and Kashmir intensifies.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge are expected to visit the Valley next month to interact with farmers and fruit growers, party leaders ... | |
| | | | Udhampur: DC’s photo misused within hours of taking charge | | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 27: In a shocking turn of events, cyber fraudsters wasted no time in exploiting the name and image of Udhampur’s newly appointed Deputy Commissioner, launching an online scam within hours of his assuming office.
Barely a day after Minga Sherpa took charge as Deputy Commissioner of Udhampur, unidentified cyber criminals began circulating fake messages on social media and WhatsApp using his photograph, allegedly attempting to dupe unsuspecting citizens. The District Administration of Udhampur swiftly issued a public alert, warning residents to “beware of fake messages” being circulated in the Deputy Commissioner’s name.
According to the adv... | |
| | | | On brink of glory: J&K team tightens grip on Ranji final as CM Omar heads to Hubli | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 27: As Jammu and Kashmir stand on the cusp of creating history in the Ranji Trophy 2026 final, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has decided to witness the moment from the stands.
The Chief Minister announced that he is travelling to Hubli to cheer the team in what could be a defining chapter in J&K’s cricketing journey.
“On our way to Hubli to cheer the J&K cricket team as they play the final of the Ranji Trophy. They’ve already made lakhs of people so very proud by reaching the final. I’m really looking forward to spending the day tomorrow in the stands cheering them on,” Omar posted on social media.
On the field, the team tightened its grip on the summit... | |
| | | | ACB conducts 2-day crackdown on illegal mining in Udhampur, Reasi | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 27: In a major crackdown on illegal mining, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted joint surprise checks for two consecutive days at several stone crusher units in Udhampur and Reasi districts.
The action was taken following complaints of large-scale illegal extraction of minerals in parts of the Jammu division. Preliminary inputs had indicated a possible nexus between some mineral bidders and officials of the Mining and Ecology Departments, allowing unlawf... | |
| | | | DB pulls up Govt over ‘incomplete’ Tawi Barrage DPR | | JKERA CEO Summoned Online, Fresh Affidavits Sought | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 27: Expressing “dismay” over the Union Territory’s failure to place the correct ground position regarding the Tawi barrage project, the High Court of J&K and Ladakh has questioned the Government’s claim that the barrage upstream of the 4th Bridge on river Tawi would be functional by March 2026, observing that the affidavit filed does not disclose whether the project will actually be completed within the promised timeline.
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal was hearing PIL No. 31/2018, filed by inhabitants of villages Barjala and Khandwal through S. Gurdev Singh. The petition was argued by advocates S. S. Ahmed, S... | |
| | | | DB commutes death to life in Bhaderwah schoolgirl kidnap-murder case | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 27: A Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay Parihar has upheld the conviction of Tirath Singh for the kidnap and murder of a minor schoolgirl in FIR No. 98/2013, Police Station Bhaderwah, but commuted the death sentence to imprisonment for life, holding that the case does not fall in the category of “rarest of rare” warranting capital punishment.
As per the prosecution version recorded by the Court, the minor girl went to a nearby canteen on July 3, 2013 and did not return home, prompting the lodging of a missing report/FIR. After extensive searches, her decomposed body was recovered o... | |
| | | | Safety, fairness, reliability must to build financial system India towards 2047: RBI Dy Governor | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 27: India’s march towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 must be powered by a financial system that is not just large, but trustworthy, resilient, and equitable, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Swaminathan J said on Friday. He said the architecture of India’s future financial ecosystem must rest firmly on three foundational pillars – safety, fairness, and reliability. Delivering the keynote address at the Third International Finance and Accounti... | |
| | |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Beware! |
|
We request our esteemed readers to
get in touch with us if someone
threatens them over phone or resorts
to blackmailing by introducing
himself as ET reporter, Bureau Chief
or a staffer. We have no Bureau
Chiefs in any area. In the past we
have received complaints that
miscreants posing as reporters,
bureau chiefs and staffers of Early
Times have called up people and have
resorted to blackmailing and
harassment. After verifying the
facts it came to fore that these
miscreants were not associated with
Early Times and were defaming the
newspaper by resorting to such
tactics. If anyone has any complaint
he or she can contact Sanjay Pandita
on 9419134915 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| |
CRICKET UPDATE |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
| |
|