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| Pahalgam attack mastermind living under fake identity in Pak due to fear of unknown gunmen | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 21: A year after the brutal Pahalgam terror attack, Indian intelligence agencies have intensified efforts to track down Sajid Jatt — also known as Saifullah Sajid and Habibullah Tabassum — the Pakistan‑based mastermind accused of orchestrating the carnage.
Investigators say Jatt has been living under multiple aliases and disguises, frequently shifting between safe houses in Islamabad and Rawalpindi to evade detection. Sources allege that several of these hideouts are linked to Pakistan’s Inter‑Services Intelligence (ISI).
The April 22, 2025 assault in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley saw four to five heavily armed terrorists target civilians based on their religion, killing 26 people. The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which filed a voluminous charge sheet in the case, has named Jatt as the chief conspirator and a “most wanted” operative tied to Lashkar‑e‑Taiba and its proxy outfit, The Resistance Front (TRF).
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| Army reaffirms decisive stand against terror ahead of Pahalgam carnage anniversary | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 21: On the eve of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army has reiterated its unwavering resolve to confront terrorism, declaring that “when boundaries of humanity are crossed, the response is decisive.”
The carnage on April 22 last year claimed 26 lives, most of them tourists, in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam. India responded with a swift military operation on May 7, dismantling terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan‑occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
Marking the solemn anniversary, the Army released a symbolic post on X featuring the message: “Justice is Served. India Stands United. #SindoorAnniversary #JusticeEndures #... | |
| | | | Lt Narwal’s family battles loss year after terror attack | | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Apr 21: A year after the Pahalgam terror attack, life hasn’t been the same for the family of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, the Indian Navy officer who was among the 26 people killed in the ghastly
incident.
The family has not been able to overcome their grief and keeps remembering the young naval officer who had his future all planned out, said Rajesh Narwal, father of Lt Vinay.
Twenty-six-year-old Lt Vinay and his wife Himanshi were on a honeymoon in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam town when terrorists shot him at point-blank range, an incident in which 25 others, mostly tourists, were also killed on April 22, 2025.
Speaking to reporters at his Karnal residence, ... | |
| | | | Pahalgam attack was a major setback to J&K : Dr Farooq | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 21: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday termed the Pahalgam terror attack a major setback for Jammu and Kashmir as he paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the incident last year.
Speaking to reporters, Abdullah said he wishes to pay homage to all those who were killed, particularly those who stood up against terrorism.
Commenting on the proposed second round of US-Iran talks, he expressed optimism that continued dialogue would eventually lead to peace, stating that there is no alternative to peaceful resolution.
“Multiple rounds of talks may take place, but peace will ultimately prevail. The world can only be sa... | |
| | | | HC quashes interim compensation order in cheque bounce case, seeks fresh reasoned decision | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 21: In a significant ruling on Section 143-A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed an order of the Special Mobile Magistrate, Pulwama, which had directed payment of 10 per cent interim compensation in a cheque dishonour case, holding that such power is discretionary and cannot be exercised in a routine or mechanical manner.
Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal passed the judgment in CRM(M) 185/2026, Nargees Javaid vs Ghulam Jeelani Nengroo, where the petitioner had challenged the trial court’s order dated March 16, 2026 passed on an application under Section 143-A of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The complaint b... | |
| | | | India moving decisively towards becoming developed nation: LG Sinha | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for building India which our freedom fighters once dreamed of and in which every section and every individual is part of the mainstream of progress.
“India is moving decisively towards becoming a developed nation. The goal of 2047 is not merely a date; it is a national resolve,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the statue unveiling ceremony of Shri Vijay Bahadur Singh, a... | |
| | | | Attempts on to divide people on religious, linguistic lines: Bhagwat | | | | Early Times Report
AGARTALA, Apr 21: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday alleged that attempts were being made to create divisions among people on religious and linguistic lines, asserting that India’s strength lay in its unity amid diversity.
Addressing a gathering after the consecration ceremony of Maa Chinmayi Soundarya Temple at Fakrimura, around 23 km from Agartala, Bhagwat said certain “evil forces” were worried that their “shops” would shut down if India progressed by drawing on its centuries-old civilisational strength.
“They are trying to engineer a quarrel among people along the lines of religions and languages. I don’t need to give examples,” he said.
Tripura Governor Indras... | |
| | | | ACB files chargesheet against former PWD AEE | | Bribery Case | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 21: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) J&K has filed a charge-sheet before the Special Judge Anti-Corruption Baramulla against then AEE PWD (R&B) Sopore, in a bribery case involving the demand and acceptance of Rs 25,000 for processing a contractor’s bill.
The accused was allegedly caught red-handed during a trap laid by the ACB in October 2024. The case is now pending before the court, with the next hearing scheduled for June 6.
A spokesperson said the anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu & Kashmir, has presented a charge sheet before the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption Baramulla, against Mubarak Ahmad Ganai, then Assistant Executive Engin... | |
| | | | J&K Police attach Rs 55 lakh properties of 2 drug peddlers | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday have attached properties worth over Rs 55 lakh belonging to two alleged drug peddlers from Baramulla and Anantnag districts as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics, officials said.
While the police attached an immovable property worth Rs 45 lakh belonging to a narcotics smuggler in Baramulla, it also attached a movable property worth Rs 10 lakh belonging to a drug peddler in Anantnag for their activities in Udhampur district.
The action was carried out by Udhampur Police under the ongoing “nasha mukt Jammu and Kashmir abhiyaan”, targeting assets allegedly acquired through proceeds of the illicit drug trade.
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| | | | CM congratulates students | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today congratulated the students of summer zone schools on the declaration of the Class 10 results by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education.
The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to all successful candidates and encouraged those who may not have achieved their desired outcome to remain determined and continue striving for excellence.
Earlier today, the JKBOSE declared the Class 10th Annual Regular Examination results for Summer Zone of Jammu Division, recording an overall pass percentage of 88.85 percent. A total of 50,754 students appeared in the examination, out of which 45,094 qualified successfully.
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| | | | 10th class summer zone results announced, 88.85% students declared qualified | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) today declared the results of Annual/Regular 10th Class (Summer Zone) areas of Jammu division.
A total of 50,754 candidates appeared in the examination, out of which 45,094 candidates have qualified, making overall pass percentage of 88.85%, which is much better than the last year’s percentage of 79.94.
Among the candidates, 27,486 boys and 23,268 girls appeared in the examination. Of these, 24,054 boys and 21,040 girls qualified. The pass percentage of boys stood at 87.51%, whereas girls have recorded a higher pass percentage of 90.42%.
The examination was conducted smoothly across 527 centres.
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