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| Solar spy cameras at sensitive sites fed live footage to Pak terror handlers: NIA | | Espionage, Terror Conspiracy Case | | | SANJAY PANDITA
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 18: In a startling revelation with grave national security implications, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has uncovered a Pakistan-backed espionage and terror conspiracy in which five juveniles, along with 16 other accused, allegedly installed solar-powered spy cameras at highly sensitive locations and provided real-time access to terrorists operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
The federal anti-terror agency on Monday filed a detailed investigation report before the Juvenile Justice Board in Ghaziabad against the five Juveniles in Conflict with Law (JCLs), accusing them of playing an active role in a | |
| | | | Panchayat, ULB polls put on hold until Amarnath Yatra ends | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 18: Uncertainty continues to surround the schedule for Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) elections in Jammu and Kashmir, with indications that the polls are likely to be deferred until after the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra.
Although the State Election Commission (SEC) has completed major preparatory steps for conducting the long-awaited local body elections, officials said the authorities are unlikely to announce the electoral schedule either before or during the pilgrimage due to the massive administrative and security arrangements required for the Yatra.
The 57-day Shri Amarnath Yatra is set to commence on July 3 and conclude on August 28, 2026, on | |
| | | | Throat-slit murder shocks Bari Brahmana | | | | ATUL SHARMA
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 18: A gruesome murder sent shockwaves across the Krishna Nagar area of Lower Kartholi, near the industrial hub of Bari Brahmana in Samba district, after a 32-year-old married woman was found brutally slain inside her house on Monday morning.
The victim, identified as Anuradha, wife of Ajay Singh and a resident of Lower Kartholi, was discovered in a pool of blood with her throat slit, pointing to a cold-blooded and violent attack carried out by unidentified assailants.
The horrifying incident came to light around 10 a.m., when local residents alerted the police after noticing suspicious circumstances at the house. Within minutes, a team from Ba | |
| | | | Pahalgam terror attack delayed Norway visit, says PM Modi | | Thanks oslo for showing “true friendship” | | | Early Times Report
Oslo , May 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday revealed that his scheduled travel to Norway had been deferred in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, whilst expressing deep gratitude to the Norwegian administration for maintaining solidarity with New Delhi in combating global terrorism and demonstrating “true friendship.”
Addressing a joint press conference alongside his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store shortly after his arrival, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his appreciation for the hospitable reception accorded to him and stated that he eagerly anticipated extending his felicitations to the citizens of Norway on the historic occasion of their national | |
| | | | Parliamentary Panel summons NTA Chief | | NEET-UG Paper Leak Case | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 18: A parliamentary panel has decided to review the implementation of reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) as well as the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case and has summoned NTA Chairperson Pradeep Kumar Joshi and other bureaucrats for deliberations.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports will seek the views of top education ministry bureaucrats on the alleged paper leak and reforms of NTA, which holds centralised admission tests to various undergraduate courses, on May 21, a Rajya Sabha notice said.
The agenda includes a review of the implementation of the K Radhakrishnan Committee report on NTA reforms | |
| | | | NIA Court says no to bail in Jaish offshoot conspiracy case | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 16: The Special Judge NIA Cases, Jammu, Prem Sagar has rejected the bail application of Yaqub Khan, accused in RC No. 01/2021/NIA/JMU, a case linked to alleged activities of Lashker-e-Mustafa, stated to be an offshoot of the proscribed terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammad.
The bail plea was moved by Advocate Shamima Jan on behalf of the accused, while K S Pathania, Special Public Prosecutor for NIA, along with Chandan Kumar Singh and Ashwani Verma, Public Prosecutors for NIA, opposed the application.
The accused is facing trial for offences under Sections 120-B, 121-A and 122 IPC, Sections 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 38 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Preven | |
| | | | Amid PM’s appeal to save fuel, ‘tongas’ become popular in Jammu border belt | | | | Early Times Report
R S Pura/Jammu, May 18: Traditional horse-driven tongas, once a common mode of transport in the border areas of Jammu, are seeing an increase in the number of takers in the R S Pura sector following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation.
The tongas, which historically ferried passengers between Jammu and Sialkot before Independence, have continued to survive in parts of R S Pura for more than seven decades. Locals and tourists alike have been opting for the eco-friendly transport for entertainment as part of border tourism and for short-distance travel in villages near the International Border.
“We have been running tongas here for decades. Befo | |
| | | | Adequate fuel, LPG available across J&K; supply normal, says Oil Industry | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 18: The overall fuel supply position across Jammu and Kashmir remains stable and adequate, with uninterrupted availability of petrol, diesel and LPG, the Oil Industry said on Sunday.
State Level Coordinator, Oil Industry, Himanshu Sharma, said the entire supply chain, including terminals, depots and retail outlets, is functioning efficiently without any disruption.
He said Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have confirmed that the availability of essential petroleum products, including petrol, diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), remains normal across the Union Territory. Fuel stocks are being continuously monitored and replenishment acti | |
| | | | Former CRPF Chief K Vijay Kumar to receive Padma Shri from Prez Murmu | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 18: Former CRPF director general K Vijay Kumar, who led several high-profile anti-insurgency and anti-terror operations during his distinguished career in the Indian Police Service, will be conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on May 25.
A 1975-batch IPS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, Kumar is known for heading the Special Task Force that eliminated forest brigand Veerappan in 2004 after a two-decade-long manhunt.
Born on September 15, 19 | |
| | | | Police attach drug peddler’s house | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 18: Police on Monday attached a residential house worth Rs 1.10 crore and belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The attached property comprises a double-storeyed residential house belonging to notorious drug peddler Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Nowshara in the Srigufwara area.
“Continuing its sustained crackdown against the drug menace and the illegal assets generated through narcotics trafficking, police in Anantnag attached an immovable property worth approximately Rs 1.10 crore under the provisions of Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act,” a police spokesman said. | |
| | | | Traffic Police get modern vehicles, bodycams | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police has received 350 modern vehicles equipped with road safety gadgets, including 685 body-worn cameras, interceptor vehicles and patrol units, to strengthen traffic monitoring, management and regulation, officials said.
The Union Territory has registered a steady decline in accidents over the last three years owing to intensified induction of modern equipment, enforcement measures, awareness campaigns and strengthening of road safety infrastructure.
“As many as over 350 vehicles and over 1000 enforcement assets have been procured out of road safety funds to improve enforcement capabilities and ensure effective implemen | |
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