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| Big relief for teachers: NCTE says no TET for pre-2010 appointments | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 30: In a significant clarification that is expected to bring relief to thousands of teachers across the country, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has informed a court that the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is not mandatory for teachers who were appointed before August 23, 2010, the date on which the eligibility requirement was formally introduced.
The clarification came through an affidavit filed by the NCTE before the court in Shimla, ending the long-standing confusion over whether teachers appointed before the introduction of the TET could be required to qualify for the examination retrospectively to continue in service.
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| | | | Security agencies conduct full-scale mock drill | | Amarnath Yatra | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 30: A comprehensive multi-layer security arrangement has been established for the Amarnath Yatra, and a mock drill involving all relevant agencies was conducted to test the effectiveness of the system, police said on Tuesday.
The 57-day annual pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine is scheduled to begin on July 3 from two routes: the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and the shorter yet steeper 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district. The first group of pilgrims will depart from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu on July 2.
"IGP Kashmir Zone, V K Birdi, informed reporters that the Jammu and Kashmir Police h | |
| | | | Govt restricts briefings to Div Coms, IGPs | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has authorized only four senior officers to interact with the media and conduct press briefings on matters relating to the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, in a move aimed at ensuring the dissemination of authentic and verified information According to a circular issued by the Tourism Department on Tuesday, the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, have been designated as the authorized spokespersons for the Kashmir Division.
Similarly, the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, and the IGP, Jammu, have been authorised to brief the media on matters concerning the Jammu Division.
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| | | | Token distribution for registration underway | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 30: Hundreds of devotees lined up at designated centres here on Tuesday to avail tokens needed for on-the-spot registration of the annual Amarnath Yatra.
The 57-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine is scheduled to begin on July 3 from the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district.
The first batch of pilgrims will leave the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu on July 2.
The on-the-spot registration process for token holders will commence on Wednesday.
Pilgrims from different parts of the country lined up outside the registration centre from midn | |
| | | | High-tech security shield put in place for pilgrimage | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 30: With just 72 hours left for the commencement of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security agencies have put in place an unprecedented technology-driven security architecture, including QR code-enabled identity cards, a dedicated Pehchaan mobile application, drone surveillance and a multi-layered security grid to ensure a safe and incident-free pilgrimage beginning on July 3.
In a significant step aimed at preventing terrorists and anti-social elements from infiltrating the pilgrimage by masquerading as pony handlers, porters, palanquin bearers or other service providers, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has introduc | |
| | | | ‘Eyewash, not fact-finding’: Congress leaders not much optimistic over high-command’s exercise | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 30: Days after the All India Congress Committee's (AICC) three-member fact-finding panel concluded its much-publicised visit to Jammu and Kashmir, scepticism is growing within the Congress over the effectiveness of the exercise, with several leaders describing it as a mere "eyewash" in the absence of any visible follow-up or disciplinary action.
The committee, constituted by the AICC to examine allegations of factionalism, anti-party activities and organisational indiscipline within the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), completed its three-day exercise before returning to New Delhi on June 23. However, many party leaders believe the vis | |
| | | | Strong economy, technology pillars of great nation: Rajnath Singh | | | | Early Times Report
Vadodara (Gujarat), June 30: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Vibrant Gujarat platform has evolved into a nationwide movement contributing to the vision of a "Viksit Bharat", while asserting that a strong economy, technological capability and national security together form the foundation of a strong nation.
Addressing the valedictory session of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Vadodara, Singh said the initiative was helping Gujarat move forward through new ideas and opportunities.
"This is an effort to take Gujarat forward through new ideas and new possibilities. I also visited the exhibition here. There is representation from several sec | |
| | | | Mahesh Dixit takes charge as new IB Chief | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, June 30: Senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit on Tuesday took charge as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), succeeding Tapan Kumar Deka who retired after a four-year tenure.
Dixit, a 1993-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Andhra Pradesh cadre (now serving Telangana), will head the premier internal intelligence agency for a two-year tenure.
His appointment was cleared last week by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Prior to his elevation, Dixit was serving as the Special Director in the IB, and was in-charge of counter-terror desk besides overseeing other departments of strate | |
| | | | Gen Dhiraj Seth takes charge as New Army Chief | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 30: General Dhiraj Seth, an accomplished military officer with the rare distinction of heading two operational Army commands along the western front, took charge as the new Chief of the Army Staff on Tuesday, officials said.
Gen Seth assumed the reins of the 1.3 million-strong force at a time when it is forging a path to become a self-reliant and future-ready Army while meeting challenges on the borders.
The general officer succeeded General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired on Tuesday after an illustrious career spanning over 40 years in the armed forces.
Gen Seth is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla. He was commissioned into | |
| | | | Wars will be more integrated, theatre-oriented in future: General Dwivedi | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 30: In future, wars will be more joint, integrated and theatre-oriented, therefore the armed forces' direction is clear "to see together, take decisions together and take actions together", outgoing Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday.
Gen Dwivedi, an accomplished military leader with over 40 years of service who retires on Tuesday, was accorded a guard of honour as part of a ceremonial farewell held on the lawns of the South Block.
In his remarks to the media on the sidelines of the event, Gen Diwedi said, "Today, as I complete my tenure as the Chief of the Army Staff, I feel a sense of deep gratitude, pride and satisfaction."
Gen Dw | |
| | | | 2 killed in Ramban accident | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 30: Two persons were killed and two others, including a woman, were injured after a truck collided with a tractor on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said
The accident occurred around late Monday night near New Khajuria Dhaba at Peerah when a truck, travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar, rammed into a tractor, they said.
An unidentified man died on the spot, while three others sustained injuries and were shifted to the district hospital in Ramban. One of the injured, identified as Subash, son of Norang Lal and a resident of Rajasthan, later succumbed to his injuries, they said.
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| | | | Vistadome special train operations curtailed | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 30: The Northern Railway's Jammu division has temporarily curtailed the operation of the Vistadome Special train ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, with the service set to run only between Banihal and Budgam from July 1 to August 31, officials said The services of the special train with a Vistadome coach were extended to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra station in February this year, marking a significant step towards enhancing passenger experience and connectivity.
Launched in October 2023, the Vistadome train service in Kashmir features specialised coaches with 360-degree rotating seats, large glass windows and glass roofs for a panoramic view of the valley | |
| | | | Last date for filing appeals extended | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, June 30: The Government has extended the due date for filing of appeals before the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) under Section 112(1) read with Section 112(3) to 31.07.2026.
By an earlier notification dated 17.09.2025, the Government had notified 30.06.2026 as the last date for filing of appeals before GSTAT.
The Government has extended the due date in view of the recent representations from various stakeholders, highlighting technical difficulties due to rush to file appeals on the GSTAT portal. Although the due date was notified well in advance in September 2025 itself, it is to be noted that in the last 15 days alone, 30,000 appeals | |
| | | | Terrorist sympathiser held in Kathua | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 30: An overground worker has been arrested for allegedly facilitating the infiltration of terrorists from across the International Border in Jammu’s Kathua district, officials said on Tuesday.
The accused has been identified as Haji Mohammad Lateef, a resident of Kathua district.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a police team arrested the overground worker (OGW), the officials said.
According to the officials, the accused was a key facilitator linked to Pakistan-based terrorists and allegedly played a crucial role in assisting the infiltration of more than a dozen terrorists into Indian territory over the years.
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