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| Day 4: Heavy rain continues to lash J&K, 5 killed, major roads closed | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu/Srinagar, July 22: At least five people were killed, several major roads were closed, rivers and nallahs swelled to dangerous levels, and widespread damage was reported across Jammu and Kashmir as incessant rainfall for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday triggered flash floods, landslides and waterlogging, prompting authorities to issue fresh advisories and intensify rescue operations.
According to details two people were killed after a Tempo Traveller was hit by falling stones at Gangroo in Ramban district, while three others lost their lives after being swept away by floodwaters in separate incidents in Bandipora and Budgam districts, officials said.
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| | | | Flood alert: 1,017 vulnerable locations identified across J&K | | CM Omar chairs high level meeting | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 22: Amid the continuing threat of flash floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has identified 1,017 flood-prone and vulnerable locations across the Union Territory, where over 10 lakh people are at risk, even as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday directed officials to maintain the highest level of preparedness and ensure swift restoration of essential services.
Chairing a high-level review meeting in Sr | |
| | | | Weather to improve from today: Sonam Lotus | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 22: Renowned meteorologist Sonam Lotus today said the weather situation in Jammu and Kashmir will improve from Thursday.
Lotus said the ongoing wet spell has brought exceptionally heavy rainfall to many parts of the Union Territory. However, he noted that Srinagar and several areas of South Kashmir received comparatively less rainfall than other regions.
Lotus explained that the present wet spell is the result of an active monsoon system combined with moisture from the Arabian Sea, which has led to widespread and intense rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir.
He said cloudbursts and flash floods are not unusual in the Himalayan region. "Such incident | |
| | | | LG visits ‘Voluntary Medicare Society’, interacts with para athletes | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited the Voluntary Medicare Society (VMS) today, which has been tirelessly serving Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh for over five decades through healthcare, education, livelihood, and community inclusion. During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor held key discussions with officials of the organisation and Para Athletes regarding the holistic empowerment, rehabilitation, and sport | |
| | | | Terrorists strike in Anantnag; Head Constable Ashiq Hussain martyred | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 22: A Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable was martyred after terrorists opened fire on him in broad daylight in Anantnag district on Wednesday, marking yet another terror strike in the Valley amid heightened security for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who was deployed on Amarnath Yatra security duty, was attacked by unidentified terrorists at Lal Chowk on the Kokernag Road in Anantnag. He sustained critical bullet injuries and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed during treatment.
The brazen attack triggered panic in the busy market area, with tourists and local residents fleeing | |
| | | | LG speaks to DGP, vows justice for martyred policeman | | CM condemns cowardly terror attack | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Anantnag in which Jammu and Kashmir Police Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was martyred while on duty, and assured that those responsible for the attack would be brought to justice.
In a post on X, Manoj Sinha said he had spoken to Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat to review the security situation following the attack.
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| | | | DGP Prabhat, special DGP SJM Gilani reach Anantnag | | |  Early Times Report
Anantnag, July 22: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat and Special Director General of Police (Coordination) S.J.M. Gilani on Wednesday reached the Lal Chowk area of Anantnag to personally assess the security situation following the recent terror attack in which a police personnel was martyred.
Senior police officers accompanied the DGP during the visit as he reviewed the ground situation and received a detailed briefing from officers leading the ongoing anti- | |
| | | | Crime Branch SCW Jammu files charge-sheet against former Police official | | Fraudulent Job Scam | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 22: The Special Crime Wing (SCW), Crime Branch Jammu, today filed a charge-sheet against former police official for his alleged involvement in a fraudulent job scam.
The chargesheet was filed against Sg. Ct. Mohammad Tahir, son of Mohammad Hussain, resident of Banola Chhatral, Tehsil Mendhar, District Poonch, in connection with FIR No. 03/2026 registered at Police Station SCW Jammu under Sections 318(4), 319, 336 and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). | |
| | | | CCTVs in police stations: Things moving very well, says SC | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 22: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said things are moving well and have taken a positive turn in the matter concerning installation of CCTVs in police stations across the country.
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was informed by senior advocate Siddhartha Dave, who is assisting the top court as an amicus curiae in the matter, that substantial progress has been made.
"It is heartening to note that in this matter, things are moving very w | |
| | | | ‘Govt introduced 4 new train services in Jammu Division in 2025-26’ | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi/Jammu, July 22: Government has introduced four pairs of new train services in the Jammu Division during 2025-26, including two pairs of Vande Bharat Express trains, significantly enhancing rail connectivity in the region. The newly introduced train services include Jammu Tawi - Srinagar Vande Bharat Express trains, Amritsar - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express, and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - Budgam Express.
These services, introduced between | |
| | | | Consider raising retirement age of judicial officers: SC to States, UTs | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 22: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the states and union territories to consider raising the age of superannuation of judicial officers from 60 to 61 years.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana passed the direction while hearing a petition seeking uniform enhancement of the retirement age of district judiciary judges from 60 to 62 years across the country.
"All State Governments and union territories | |
| | | | Govt willing to hold discussion on NEET paper leak issue: Rijiju tells LS | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 22: The Government on Wednesday told the Lok Sabha that it is willing to hold a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue, and urged Speaker Om Birla to convene a meeting of all parties to decide on the rule, date and duration of the debate. As soon as the House reassembled at noon after an earlier adjournment, Birla asked Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to make a statement but Congress leader K C Venugopal intervened to assert that the Opposition | |
| | | | Soldier dies after accidental fall | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 22: An Army personnel lost his life after accidentally slipping from a height near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said Rifleman Sukhpreet Singh (27) was on official duty in forward Mahadev post in Sunderbani sector when he lost balance and fell down from a height, resulting in his death, the officials said.
They said the body of the deceased was shifted to hospital for postmortem.
Police have started inquest proceedings, the officials said, adding the body of the deceased would be taken to his home town in Punjab for last rites. | |
| | | | JKBOSE postpones exams | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has postponed the Annual (Private)/Bi-Annual 2026 examinations of Class 11 (HSP-I), scheduled for July 23.The fresh dates for the postponed exams shall be notified separately.
As per notification issued, the examination of Jammu & Kashmir State Open School (JK SOS Class 10,12) shall be held as per the dates notified already. | |
| | | | Fresh snowfall blankets Wari La Pass | | | |
Early Times Report
Leh, July 22: Fresh snowfall was recorded at Wari La Pass along the Nubra–Pangong route in Ladakh on Wednesday, underscoring the region’s unique high-altitude climate where snowfall can occur even during the peak summer season.
The snowfall transformed the mountain pass into a white landscape, with fresh snow covering sections of the road and surrounding peaks. The development came as weather conditions changed rapidly at the high-altitude pass, leading to a sharp drop in temperature.
Wari La, situated at an elevation of over 17,000 feet above sea level, is known for its unpredictable weather, where sunshine can quickly give way to snowfall or rain even during th | |
| | | | J&K Govt approves 2 unity malls | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 22: Jammu and Kashmir government has approved construction of two Unity malls at a cost of Rs 255 crore to provide a platform for local artisans and entrepreneurs, chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday. "The Government has approved the construction of two Unity Malls, one each in Srinagar and Jammu, at a cumulative cost of Rs 255 crore," Abdullah said in a post on X.
PM Ekta Mall or Unity Mall were announced in the Union Budget 2023-24, for the promotion and sale of One District-One Product, Geographical Indication (GI) products, and other handicrafts from across the country.
The chief minister said the malls will create vibrant commercial s | |
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