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| Ensure foolproof arrangements for Amarnath Yatra: Union Home Secy directs security top brass | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 20: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Saturday directed the security top brass to ensure foolproof arrangements for the forthcoming 57-day Amarnath Yatra, slated to commence on July 3.
A top official told a Srinagar based news agency that the Union Home Secretary chaired a high-level security review meeting here to review the preparations for the annual pilgrimage.
“The security review meeting was held at the Police Headquarters at Haiderpora in Srina | |
| | | | Our goal is to strengthen India’s civilizational traditions: LG Sinha | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 20: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today delivered the keynote address at Srinagar-Nalanda Dialogue. The event was organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Department of Culture, J&K, Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), National School of Drama and Nava Nalanda Mahavihara University. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said that our goal is to revive our great inheritances of knowledge and spirituality, strengthen India’s civilizatio | |
| | | | Pacemaker Scam: Cardiologist suspended as probe finds procedures on healthy patients | | Doctor denies charges, says evidence has been submitted | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 20: The Government on Saturday suspended a senior cardiologist posted at Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag, pending the completion of a departmental inquiry into allegations of fraudulent insurance claims, unnecessary cardiac procedures, patient exploitation, and manipulation of medical records under the PMJAY-SEHAT health insurance scheme.
Dr. Syed Maqbool Ahmad Shah, Associate Professor of Cardiology currently deputed to GMC Anantnag, was placed under suspension through Order No. 504-JK (HME) of 2025 dated June 20, 2026, issued by the Health and Medical Education (HME) Department.
According to the order, Dr. Shah has been suspended with immed | |
| | | | AICC inquiry panel reaching Srinagar today to record statements on infighting in J&K Cong | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 20: Even as dissident leaders in the Jammu and Kashmir Congress have temporarily suspended their parallel activities following a stern warning from the party high command, the three-member inquiry committee constituted by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) is set to arrive in Srinagar on Sunday to begin its investigation into allegations of factionalism, indiscipline, and anti-party activities within the party.
Highly placed sources said the fact-finding | |
| | | | J&K Police complete over 1.64 lakh verifications | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 20: Jammu and Kashmir Police has once again earned national recognition by being adjudged among the Best Performers in Passport Seva for the year 2025–26, securing the prestigious honour for the second consecutive year.
According to an official press release, J&K Police was conferred with the Institutional Performance Award for State Police during the Passport Seva Divas celebrations and the Regional Passport Officers’ Conference held from June 17 to 19 at | |
| | | | Chapter on PM Modi’s 12 years in office will be written in golden letters: Amit Shah | | |  Early Times Report
Kolhapur, June 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12 years in office would occupy a significant place in the history of independent India, and his tenure would be remembered for building a resurgent nation and enhancing its prestige globally. The chapter on Narendra Modi’s 12 years in office will be inscribed in golden letters for creating a resurgent India and enhancing the country’s prestige, he said.
“When the history of | |
| | | | 163 imposed around 11 NEET re-examination centres in Baramulla on June 21 | | | | Early Times Report
Baramulla, June 20: The District Magistrate Baramulla has imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, around 11 examination centres in the district for the smooth and fair conduct of the NEET (UG)-2026 re-examination scheduled on June 21.
According to an order issued by District Magistrate Baramulla, Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid (IAS), the restrictions will remain in force within a radius of 200 metres around all designated examination centres from 10:00 AM onwards till the conclusion of the examination.
The order states that the National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NEET (UG)-2026 re-examination on June 21 from | |
| | | | India always spread peace in World: Prez Murmu | | |  Early Times Report
RAIRANGPUR (ODISHA), June 20: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said India has always spread peace in the world because issues can only be resolved through mutual discussion, not war.
“Whenever the world reeled under war-like conflicts and uncertainties, India spread the message of peace... Issues can be resolved through mutual discussion, not through war,” she said, while addressing a public gathering at Rairangpur in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, where she, along wi | |
| | | | Day 29: 'Operation Sheruwali' continues in Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, June 20: Operation Sheruwali entered its 29th consecutive day on Saturday in the dense forests of the Gambir Mughlan area in Rajouri district.
Security forces have intensified cordon and search operations across the challenging terrain, which is characterised by steep slopes and dense vegetation.
Despite the difficult conditions, troops remain on high alert, employing surveillance and area domination tactics to monitor and track suspected movements. The prolonged operation underscores the ongoing efforts of security forces to ensure peace and stability in the border district.
Operation Sheruwali is a large-scale multi-agency counter-terrorism mission lau | |
| | | | Naranag reopens after 14 months | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 20: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Saturday ordered the reopening of the Naranag tourist destination in Ganderbal district almost 14 months after it was closed following last year's Pahalgam terror attack.
The popular tourist destination in the central Kashmir district also houses the Naranag Temple, an eighth-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
"After a thorough security review, the decision has been taken to open the Naranag Temple at Ganderbal for devotees and tourists," the LG said in a post on X.
Several tourist spots were closed in April last year after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran meadows in | |
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