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| ‘Private members’ bills assessed on merits’ | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 30: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the government does not oppose any private members’ bills without due consideration, emphasising that all proposals are examined in detail before a view is taken.
Opposing a private member’s bill tabled by Congress legislator Nizam-ud-Din Bhat in the Assembly seeking equitable opportunity of employment in the civil services, Abdullah said remarks made during the discussion could give an impression that bills are not read and are opposed routinely without application of mind, which he described as “somewhat unfair”.
“It may appear as if we pick up a slip marked ‘oppose’ and stand up to reje | |
| | | | Indiscriminate felling of walnut trees not allowed: CM | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 30: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government cannot permit indiscriminate felling of walnut trees as it could severely impact the region’s economy and identity.
He said the Union Territory is contributing nearly 3.5 lakh tonnes – over 90 per cent of the country’s total walnut production. Opposing the private members’ bill moved by National Conference legislator Altaf Ahmad Wani seeking amendment in the Jammu and Kashmir Preservation of Specified Trees, Act, to grant owners the free will to cut Walnut trees on their land, Abdullah said, while land and trees may belong to individuals, restrictions on cutting them exist for | |
| | | | Kashmiri LeT commander running terror module from Bangladesh arrested | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 30: In a major breakthrough, the Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested Shabir Ahmed Lone, a self-styled commander of the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), after a two-month-long operation near the Bangladesh border.
Lone, a 43-year-old native of Kashmir, was allegedly operating a cross-border terror module from Bangladesh and was actively involved in recruiting youth across multiple Indian states, including Delhi, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu.
According to officials, Lone had been running a Lashkar module from a hideout near Dhaka. A specialised team of the Delhi Police Special Cell tracked him down following sustained surveillance and i | |
| | | | J&K leads forest boundary digitisation | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department has taken a major technological leap in protecting forest land by adopting advanced Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) technology for survey and demarcation of forest boundaries.
Officials said safeguarding forest land is the department’s primary responsibility, with accurate boundary demarcation being a critical component of this mandate.
Forest demarcation in Jammu and Kashmir dates back to 1914, wh | |
| | | | J&K becomes India’s most earthquake-prone region | | All districts declared seismically vulnerable; schools, hospitals, bridges, and tunnels to undergo mandatory safety audits | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 30: The ground beneath Jammu & Kashmir has always been restless — but now, it's officially the most seismically dangerous land in all of India.
In a landmark revision of India's earthquake zone map, the Bureau of Indian Standards has created an entirely new risk category — Zone VI — and placed the entire Union Territory of J&K squarely within it. Every single one of its 20 districts. No exceptions.
This isn't a routine cartographic update. It is a formal acknowledgment that millions of people are living, working, and sending their children to school on some of the most geologically volatile ground on the planet.
In its revised earthquake zone map for t | |
| | | | Vande Mataram our identity, strength: LG Sinha | | Calls upon every section of society to share one dream: making India world's greatest nation | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 30: “Vande Mataram is our identity, strength, and vow. It is not just verses but a profound experience woven into our civilization's fabric. Vande Mataram singing and related events revives memories of immortal martyrs, honors their sacrifices, and renews our commitment to India's glory,” the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said this on Monday.
He called upon every section of society to share one dream: making India the world's greatest nation. “We must unite | |
| | | | Collective efforts can revive J&K Assembly’s lost stature: Mehbooba Mufti | | | 
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 30: Former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for united efforts by the government and opposition to restore the strength and dignity of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. Mufti made the remark after watching the Assembly proceedings from the speaker’s gallery, her first appearance in the House after the fall of her BJP-supported government in 2018.
The PDP chief remained present for some time during the Question Hour. H | |
| | | | HC restores SFC employee’s promotion, orders release of withheld salary | | Big Relief After 32 Years | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 30: In a significant service matter, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has quashed two orders of the J&K State Forest Corporation whereby the promotion of an employee to the post of Assistant Supervisor was withdrawn and his salary for nearly three years was withheld, holding that the action of the Corporation was unsustainable in law.
The judgment was delivered by Justice Sanjay Dhar in SWP No. 491/2009, Mohd Taj vs J&K State Forest Corporation and others. The petitioner was represented by Mr. S.H. Rather, Advocate, while the | |
| | | | Legislative Assembly announces election schedule for 3 financial committees | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat on Monday issued a notification regarding the upcoming elections for three financial committees of the House, each comprising 11 members. In a notification isaued by assembly secretariate, In accordance with Regulation No. 2(1) of the Regulations for conducting elections to Assembly Committees on the principle of proportional representation through a single transferable vote, Speaker Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather announced the schedule for the elections.
Key dates include, Last date for making nominations: April 4, 2026, up to 3 PM. Scrutiny of nominations: April 6, 2026, up to 3 PM. Last date for wi | |
| | | | Vaishnaw expresses concerns over AI-generated deepfakes | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday highlighted rising concerns over AI-generated deepfakes, and noted that social media platforms, too, have scaled up efforts on deepfake takedowns.
The minister termed deepfakes as a new menace and a threat to society.
“A lot of content has started coming in the nature of deepfakes. Because of whatever changes have happened in the AI world, a huge quantity of deepfakes have started coming in the social media… | |
| | | | Amid LPG supply concerns, Centre allows temporary Kerosene distribution | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 30: The Central government has allowed ad-hoc allocation of public distribution system (PDS) kerosene in 21 states and Union Territories, including regions previously classified as kerosene-free, to support household cooking and lighting needs amid global energy supply pressures.
The move follows the month-long war in West Asia, disrupting the energy supply chain, particularly cooking gas LPG.
India imports 60 per cent of its cooking gas needs, 85-90 per | |
| | | | J&K HC forms 3-Judge panel | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 30: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has constituted a committee of three judges to examine and recommend steps for implementation of the Shetty Commission recommendations.
The decision followed directions issued by the Supreme Court of India in its order dated March 18, 2026, in a related matter. As per an order issued by the Registrar General, the committee comprises Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Justice Sanjay Dhar and Justice Shahzad Azeem.
The panel has been tasked with suggesting ways to take up the issue with the UT Governments of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to ensure effective implementation of the recommendations. | |
| | | | Man found dead in Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, Mar 30: A 25-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Chakli area of Rajouri on Monday, with family members alleging foul play.
Official sources said that the deceased has been identified as Aman Sharma, a resident of Chakli.
His body was found lying beneath the Chakli bridge, following which police reached the spot and took the body into custody.
The body has been shifted to GMC Associated Hospital Rajouri for post-mortem examination to ascertain the cause of death.
Authorities have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated an investigation. | |
| | | | 2 BSF personnel injured in Samba | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 30: Two BSF personnel were injured after they were allegedly attacked by some locals in a village in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Monday, officials said.
The incident occurred around 1.30 am when the two, an inspector and a sub-inspector of the Border Security Force (BSF), had gone for some investigation to Gujjar Basti Dwarkapuri in the Supwal area, the officials said.
A group of locals assaulted the two personnel, leaving them injured. They have been shifted to a nearby medical facility for treatment, they said.
The reason behind the attack was not immediately known. According to the officials, police have taken cognisanc | |
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