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| Ayodhya Temple donation theft case: RSS says faith of millions stands betrayed | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 3: In a significant and unprecedented acknowledgment, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)—the ideological fountainhead of the Sangh Parivar—on Friday admitted that the alleged theft of devotees' donations from the donation boxes at the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya had severely shaken the faith of millions of devotees and hurt the sentiments of the entire Hindu society.
Breaking its silence amid the growing nationwide controversy, the RSS described the inciden | |
| | | | JKCA power struggle reaches courtroom, Javed restrained from acting as president | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 3: The bitter power struggle within the scam-tainted Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) intensified after the court restrained the elected and subsequently suspended president Javed Ahmad Kitab from acting on behalf of the association, dealing a significant setback to his rival faction's claim over the cricket body.
The Court of the Sub Judge/Special Mobile Magistrate, Jammu, granted ad-interim relief to the JKCA faction led by Honorary Secretary Vivek Khajuria by staying the operation of a notice and a press statement issued by Kitab. The court also barred him from exercising the powers of the office of the President until the next date of hear | |
| | | | Coalition cracks turn violent: Cong MLA alleges attack by NC workers | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 3: The simmering tensions between the ruling coalition partners in Jammu and Kashmir—the National Conference (NC) and the Congress—spilled out of the political arena and into an alleged physical confrontation on Friday after Congress MLA from Bandipora Nizam-ud-Din Bhat accused National Conference workers of attacking him during an official review meeting in north Kashmir. The incident, which occurred in the Naidkhai area of Bandipora district, has exposed widening cracks within the NC-Congress alliance, with the Congress legislator warning that such incidents could adversely affect the coalition if immediate action is not taken.
Addressing reporters afte | |
| | | | Prof Sharma appointed first V-C of SCU | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: The President of India, in her capacity as the Visitor of Sindhu Central University (SCU), Ladakh, has appointed Prof Rajeev Rattan Sharma of the University of Jammu as the first Vice Chancellor of the newly established university.
According to an order issued by the Union Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, Prof Sharma will hold the office for a term of 5 years from the date he assumes charge or until he attains the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
His terms and conditions of service will be governed by the provisions of the University's Act, Statutes and Ordinances. | |
| | | | Rain alert in Poonch | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Poonch has placed all health institutions in the district on high alert following the India Meteorological Department's warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, with the possibility of flash floods, landslides and other emergencies. | |
| | | | PM’s special message pamphlets handed to pilgrims at Nunwan, Baltal Base camps | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration today handed over the pamphlets carrying the special message of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) from both Nunwan and Baltal base camps.
In the message, the Prime Minister has extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all devotees undertaking the sacred Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, describing the pilgrimage as an eternal symbol of India’s rich spiritual heritage, cultural unity and the spirit of selfless service.
In the message to the pilgrims, the Prime Minister said that participation in the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra in Jammu & Kashmir is a matter of great fort | |
| | | | Cops carry luggage, help elderly devotees | | | | Early Times Report
Anantnag, July 3: Amid incessant rainfall during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, Anantnag Police continued its humanitarian efforts by extending assistance to pilgrims along the Yatra route, helping elderly devotees and those in need despite adverse weather conditions.
Police personnel were seen carrying pilgrims' luggage, offering drinking water and even shouldering elderly devotees to facilitate their journey towards the Holy Cave Shrine.
The initiative reflects the commitment of Jammu and Kashmir Police to ensure not only robust security but also compassionate public service during the annual pilgrimage.
Pilgrims expressed heartfelt gratitude to the poli | |
| | | | My best wishes to all devotees: Amit Shah | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday extended his greetings to devotees on the commencement of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, saying the pilgrimage reflects unwavering devotion to Sanatan culture, patience, restraint and an indomitable spirit.
In a post on X, Shah wished pilgrims undertaking the annual yatra a safe and fulfilling journey.
"The Amarnath Ji Yatra is a sacred symbol of unwavering devotion to Sanatan culture, steadfast patience, res | |
| | | | 12,168 pilgrims pay obeisance at Holy Cave on first day | | Admin urges pilgrims to follow allotted travel dates | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar/Jammu, July 3: A total of 12,168 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine on the opening day of the annual Amarnath Yatra on Friday, as the pilgrimage commenced from the twin base camps of Baltal and Nunwan (Pahalgam), while the second batch of 3,865 pilgrims left Jammu for Kashmir under elaborate security arrangements.
Quoting officials, a Srinagar based news agency reported that the pilgrimage began in the early hours from both the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route and the shorter 14-km Baltal route despite intermittent rainfall.
They said pilgrims, including men, women and sadhus, started their journey towards the 3,880-metre-high Holy Cave | |
| | | | CM Omar meets MLAs, trade, tourism stakeholders | | Reviews development, business, other issues | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 3: Several public representatives and delegations and various stakeholders today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Raabita, during which a wide range of issues relating to development, public welfare, trade, tourism and business were discussed.
MLA Jasrota Rajiv Jasrotia, MLA Habba Kadal Shamima Firdous and MLA Doda Mehraj Malik, called on the Chief Minister and apprised him of the developmental priorities and public welfare concerns of their respec | |
| | | | BJP Prez to visit J&K on July 6, 7 | | Discuss political scenario, address rally | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 3: The Bhartiya Janata Party national president Nitin Nabin, who will be on his two-day maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir on July 6 and 7, will be holding threadbare discussions on the prevailing political situation in Jammu and Kashmir with the party leaders, MLAs and other functionaries.
Party sources said that the national president will arrive here on July 6 and will address a public rally in connection with the birth anniversary of the founder president | |
| | | | J&K High Court amends bail application rules | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has amended the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Rules, 1999, making detailed disclosure mandatory in all bail applications filed before it.
Under the newly inserted Rule 176-B, applicants must furnish complete details of the FIR, arrest, custody, stage of investigation or trial, criminal antecedents, previous bail applications and any non-bailable warrants or proclamation proceedings. | |
| | | | Gujarat ATS arrests 8 JeM members | | | | Early Times Report
Ahmedabad, July 3: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested eight persons for their alleged links with Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) from various districts of the state as well as Madhya Pradesh, police said on Friday.
The accused were working to establish an active terror network in Gujarat, they said.
"Eight accused were arrested on Thursday from different districts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. They are members of banned terror organisation, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and were actively working on behalf of it to set up an active terror network in Gujarat," an ATS official said.
A case has been registered against the eight accused under re | |
| | | | 6 CRPF men injured in Ganderbal accident | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 3: Six CRPF personnel were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident near the Sonamarg tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Friday, officials said.
A CRPF vehicle skidded off the road near the Sonamarg tunnel on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway in the central Kashmir district, the officials said, adding that six CRPF personnel were injured in the accident.
The injured personnel were provided first aid on the spot and later shifted to a nearby CRPF camp at Gund for further treatment, the officials added. | |
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