TOP STORY OF THE DAY |
|
|
| We are determined to neutralise drug cartels, narco-terror networks: LG Sinha | | Attends commemorative event following successful completion of 100 days of ‘Drug-free J&K campaign’ | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 21: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today addressed an event organized by the Department of Social Welfare, commemorating the successful completion of 100 days of the ‘Drug-Free J&K campaign’. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said while this milestone marks significant progress, our mission is far from complete.
“We are determined to neutralise the drug cartels and narco-terror networks that target our youth. We continue to strengthen our key priorities of dismantling illicit trafficking ecosystems, enhancing public awareness, and providing robust rehabilitation to help affected individuals reintegrate into society. The first 100 days ... | |
|
|
 |
|
FRONT PAGE STORIES |
|
|
| Massive flash floods ravage Beerwah, Khag; man swept away | | Heavy rains batter Jammu for 3rd consecutive day; LG Sinha assesses situation, directs officials to help victims | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 21: Torrential rains triggered massive flash floods in Beerwah and Khag areas of Central Kashmir's Budgam district on Tuesday, sweeping away a man and causing widespread damage to markets and residential areas, while rescue teams intensified the search for missing persons in the flood-hit districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu division.
An official said that a man identified as Shabir Ahmad Poswal, of Drang village in Khag, was swept away near Gujarpati, Drung Khag. “He is feared dead and search for the body is on,” the official added.
In Budgam's Beerwah town, the Sukhnag stream overflowed following incessant rain, triggering flood-like conditions ... | |
| | | | CM Omar expresses grief over Poonch landslide tragedy | | Announces Rs 6 lakh ex gratia for victims’ families | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed profound grief and anguish over the tragic loss of seven lives in a landslide at Domail Dhok in the Nandichool area of Loran, Poonch district. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls.
The Chief Minister said the tragic incident has caused immense sorrow and expressed solidarity with the affected families in this hour of grief. He prayed for strength and courage to the bereaved families to bear the irreparable loss.
As an immediate measure of support, the Chief Minister announced an ex gratia relief ofRs 6 lakh for the next of kin of ... | |
| | | | Selection Committee minutes under scanner | | Controversial Books Probe | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 21: The investigation into the controversial book supplied to government school libraries in Jammu and Kashmir has now narrowed its focus to a crucial document that could unravel how the publication was approved for procurement.
According to sources, the Counter Intelligence (CI) wing is closely examining the minutes of the Book Selection Committee meeting to determine the circumstances and criteria under which the book was included in the government library scheme.
Investigators believe the meeting proceedings could provide answers to several key questions, including whether the committee members were presented with the complete manuscript of the book or... | |
| | | | Bank frauds worth Rs 1.42 lakh crore reported in 5-years | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 21: Bank frauds involving more than Rs 1.42 lakh crore were reported across commercial banks and All India Financial Institutions during the last five financial years, while recoveries in fraud accounts stood at Rs 6,389 crore, the Government informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.
In a written reply, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that, as per inputs received from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), frauds amounting to an aggregate Rs 1,42,112 crore were reported during the last five financial years. The figures are based on the date of reporting and include frauds in commercial banks comprising Public Sector Banks (PSBs), private sector ba... | |
| | | | Strong action taken to ensure no one plays with future of youth: PM to NDA MPs | | NEET Paper Leak Issue | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that strong action was taken against those involved in the NEET paper leaks so that no one plays with the future of the youth, and said states should join hands with the Centre to tackle the menace in national interest. Modi made the remarks at a meeting of the NDA MPs here, a day after thousands of students led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) took part in the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march against irregularities in the NEET exam and to demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, which was named ‘Mangal Milan’, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kir... | |
| | | | HC clears re-tendering of Rs 161-cr Kathua power project | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 21: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has cleared the way for fresh tendering of theRs 161.23-crore power infrastructure project in Kathua district after dismissing a petition challenging the cancellation of the earlier tender process.
Justice Sanjay Parihar held that merely emerging as the lowest or L-1 bidder does not confer an indefeasible or legally enforceable right upon a company to secure a government contract.
The court dismissed the writ petition filed by M/s SPBL Energy Pvt. Ltd. against the Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited and vacated the interim directions passed in the matter.
JPDCL has been granted liberty to proceed w... | |
| | | | IED destroyed in Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI/JAMMU, July 21: An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found and subsequently destroyed in a controlled explosion by experts in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday.
The IED was noticed by an army search party in village Argi Dalhori late Monday evening, the officials said.
They said a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was rushed to the scene and the explosive substance was destroyed in a controlled explosion at 10 pm, without causing any damage.... | |
| | | | Pak intruder apprehended along IB | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 21: A 53-year-old Pakistani intruder was taken into custody by the BSF after he ventured into the Indian side from across the International Border in Akhnoor sector here early Tuesday, officials said.
Mohammad Rafiq Kala, a resident of village Pindi, was noticed by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel guarding Pragwal area of Khour.
They said the questioning of Kala revealed that he had apparently lost his way while visiting his sister and crossed the border inadvertently.
Nothing incriminating was recovered from his possession, the officials said.... | |
| | | | India approves its first Dengue vaccine | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 21: The government on Tuesday said Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India’s dengue vaccine, QDENGA, has been granted market authorisation after a comprehensive scientific evaluation of its quality, safety and efficacy.
This is the first dengue vaccine approved in the country for the prevention of the disease, the Health Ministry said.
Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd on Monday said it has received market authorisation from the drug regulator for its dengue prevention vaccine.
In a statement, the Health Ministry said the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted marketing authorisation for the dengue tetravalent vaccine manufact... | |
| | | | GMC Rajouri gets 50 additional MBBS seats | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 21: In a major boost to medical education in Jammu and Kashmir, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Tuesday announced that Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri has been granted approval for 50 additional MBBS seats, increasing its annual intake from 100 to 150 In a post on X, the Minister Itoo, said the increase in MBBS seats at GMC Rajouri would provide greater opportunities for aspiring medical students while further strengthening the healthcare sector in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Glad to share that, after the successful enhancement of MBBS seats at Government Medical College Jammu and Government Medical College Srinagar, approval has n... | |
| | | | Ladakh Admin advises tourists to defer travel | | | | Early Times Report
Leh, July 21, KNT: The Union Territory Administration of Ladakh has issued a public advisory urging tourists, commuters and other travellers to exercise extreme caution and postpone travel to vulnerable areas in view of the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of heavy rainfall across the region. The advisory, issued by the Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR) Department, warns that the expected weather conditions could trigger flash floods, landslides and disruption of essential services in different parts of the Union Territory.
Tourists planning to visit Ladakh have been advised to defer travel to vulnerable destinatio... | |
| | | | J&K Govt amends pension rules | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has amended the Family Pension-cum-Gratuity Rules, 1964, extending the benefit of enhanced family pension to the families of retired Government employees who die after retirement According to a notification issued by the Finance Department, the enhanced family pension will be payable for seven years from the date of death or till the date on which the deceased employee would have attained the age of 67 years, whichever is earlier.... | |
| | |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
| |
|