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| LG Sinha reviews management of Amarnath Yatra 2026 | | Urges pilgrims to travel only after obtaining valid registration | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 4: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the overall management and ground situation of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra 2026.
The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; S.J.M.Gillani, Special DG Coordination PHQ; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department; Pankaj Thakur, Joint Director, Intelligence Bureau (IB); Dr. Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieu | |
| | | | 23 more added to terrorists list, total reaches 57; HM Shah reaffirms zero-tolerance against terror | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 4: In a significant move aimed at tightening the legal and security framework against terrorism, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday designated 23 more individuals, including 17 Pakistani nationals, as terrorists under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for their alleged involvement in terror-related activities targeting India.
According to an official notification published in The Gazette of India, all the 23 desi | |
| | | | Books glorifying terrorists, separatists banned; 8 officials suspended high-level probe ordered | | How did these books reach schools? Why did experts clear controversial content? | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday banned two controversial books from government schools, suspended eight officials of the School Education Department, and ordered a high-level inquiry after the publications were found to contain what the administration described as "highly inappropriate" and "separatism-related" content.
The government also blacklisted the authors and publishers of the two books and directed that all material authored or publis | |
| | | | Coalition cracks deepen: Karra writes to CM over alleged assault on Cong MLA | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 4: Signs of growing strain within the ruling National Conference (NC)-Congress coalition in Jammu and Kashmir became more pronounced on Saturday, with Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra writing to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, seeking his personal intervention over the alleged assault on Congress MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat by National Conference workers in Bandipora.
The letter comes a day after Bhat, the Congress legislator from Bandipora, alleged that he was attacked by National Conference workers during a public meeting, triggering a fresh political row between the two coalition partners.
Expressing serious concern over the inci | |
| | | | DGP Prabhat reviews Amarnath Yatra security, chairs high level meet | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 4: Director General of Police, J&K, Nalin Prabhat chaired a Union Territory-wide security review meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir to review the security and logistical arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. The participating officers presented a comprehensive review of the security arrangements, traffic management plan and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the safe, secure and smooth conduct of the Yatra.
Directin | |
| | | | CM Omar thanks GoI for suspending Srinagar Airport runway closure | | Says decision will ensure uninterrupted air connectivity, protect tourism, trade and public convenience | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed his gratitude to the Government of India for its prompt and positive response to the concerns raised over the proposed runway closure at Srinagar Airport, stating that the decision to suspend the closure would ensure uninterrupted air connectivity to Jammu & Kashmir and provide much-needed relief to passengers and the tourism sector.
The Chief Minister had personally taken up the matter with the Government of | |
| | | | Sex racket busted in Akhnoor, 3 arrested | | |  Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 4: In a major crackdown on immoral trafficking, Rural Police Jammu busted an alleged sex racket in Akhnoor on Saturday.
An official told Early Times that Police team raided a house in Ward No. 2, Kashmiri Mohalla, Akhnoor, based on specific and credible information. “A case has been registered at Police Station Akhnoor under FIR No. 164/2026 in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956,” the official ad | |
| | | | Parliament session to commence from Jul 20 | | | |
Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 4: The Monsoon session of Parliament will be held from July 20 to August 13, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren said on Saturday The 25-day session with 19 sittings comes after the ruling BJP's victories in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry assembly polls.
The aftermath of the rebellion in the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Shiv Sena (UBT) will also play out in the forthcoming session.
A decision by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on the demands of 20 TMC and six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs seeking recognition as separate groups is awaited.
In the Rajya Sabha, after newly elected and re-elected MPs took oath, the political numbers further tilted in favour o | |
| | | | Curb pirated content: Govt to Telegram | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 4: The Centre has served a notice to popular messaging app Telegram, directing it to crack down on the "widespread dissemination" of pirated films, OTT content and other audio-visual material through its platform, government officials said on Saturday.
In its notice, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting sought an Action Taken Report from Telegram within 15 days, with officials underlining that the government's approach marks a shift from piecemeal takedowns of pirated content to "platform accountability".
The ministry is learnt to have told Telegram, which was temporarily blocked in India in June as a precautionary measure to prevent any pap | |
| | | | Landslide blocks Ramnagar-Udhampur road | | | | Early Times Report
Udhampur, July 4: The Ramnagar-Udhampur road near Kaugha was closed to traffic on Saturday morning after heavy rainfall triggered a major landslide in the region, leaving the route blocked for commuters.
Local authorities reached the spot soon after the incident and confirmed that a debris removal machine has been deployed to clear large boulders from the road and restore movement.
Road contractor and a local of Ramnagar, Pushpinder Singh, explained that commuters faced travel disruptions after boulders descended onto the road near Kaugha, necessitating rapid clearance operations by local maintenance crews.
"We received a message around 7.00 AM that the road has | |
| | | | Man killed in land dispute | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 4: A man was allegedly killed in a dispute over land in the Miran Sahib area on the outskirts of Jammu city, and two suspects have been arrested, police said on Saturday.
The victim, identified as Satinder Kumar, a resident of Gaiyan village in Miran Sahib, was attacked with sharp-edged weapons on Friday evening, allegedly by two brothers following a land-related dispute, police said.
Kumar was taken to a hospital in critical condition but died during treatment, police said.
Police said they conducted overnight raids and arrested the two accused, identified as Ajay and Vijay, sons of Darshan Kumar and residents of Gaiyan village.
A case has been reg | |
| | | | Cop dies after falling unconscious | | | | Early Times Report
Udhampur, July 4: A Head Constable of J&K Police died after he fell unconscious during training at the Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy in Udhampur on Saturday.
Officials said that the cop suddenly fell unconscious and was immediately shifted to a hospital. Doctors there declared him brought dead.
The deceased has been identified as HC Bashir Anjum, resident of Gursai in Mendhar area of Poonch district. He was presently undergoing training at SKPA Udhampur.
Police have taken cognizance of the matter and are verifying the cause of death. Further investigation is underway. | |
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