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| Healthcare sector must focus on world-class infra to create resilient society: LG Sinha | | ‘Private investment cornerstone of sustainable national progress, lifeline for society’ | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday laid the foundation stone for Meerz Health Care Hospital in Srinagar.
This will be a 180-bedded super speciality hospital and boost medical infrastructure and enhance healthcare services for Srinagar city and nearby Districts.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his best wishes to the Meerz Group and everyone associated with the hospital. He highlighted that the private investment in healthcare | |
| | | | CM Omar meets Amit Shah in Delhi | | Discusses attacks on Kashmiris, Budget | |  NEW DELHI, Jan 19:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here on Monday where both leaders discussed various issued related to the Union territory.
The Chief Minister’s Office said on X that the meeting took place in the national capital “to discuss various matters concerning Jammu and Kashmir”.
The two leaders are understood to have discussed attacks on Jammu and Kashmir citizens, especially traders and students, upcoming Budget, condition of pr | |
| | | | From ambulances to altered cars: Drug traffickers change smuggling routes | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 19: Drug traffickers are increasingly resorting to modified and specially designed vehicles to smuggle narcotics from one place to another, in a bid to dodge police and other law-enforcement agencies, raising fresh concerns over the evolving tactics of the drug mafia.
According to police sources, smugglers are now using vehicles with concealed cavities, false floors, altered fuel tanks, and hidden compartments that are difficult to detect during routine checking. These vehicles are reportedly being customized solely for transporting narcotics across districts and state borders while evading suspicion at checkpoints.
Earlier, drug traffickers were found | |
| | | | Centre empowers LGs to authorise officers to search any premises, seize any record | | Misleading Advertisements Claiming Magical Properties | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 19: Lieutenant Governors or administrators of five Union territories will now have the power to authorise officers to search any premises or seize any record related to misleading advertisements claiming magical properties and remedies for the treatment of certain diseases like cancer and diabetes. In an order notified in the gazette recently by the Home Ministry, the government has delegated the powers to LGs or administrators of the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Puducherry.
“…the President hereby directs that the administrator (whether known as LG or administrator) of Union t | |
| | | | J&K woman officer to command all-male CRPF marching contingent | | Republic Day | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 19: Simran Bala, a 26-year-old CRPF Assistant Commandant hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, will lead an all-male contingent of her force during the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in Delhi on January 26, officials said on Monday. While there have been instances when women Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officers commanded various Republic Day contingents, this is the first time that a lady officer will command a party of more than 140 male personnel d | |
| | | | Fast Track Court rejects anticipatory bail in Jammu rape-blackmail case | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 19: The Fast Track Court, Jammu, presided over by Amarjeet Singh Langeh, on Monday dismissed an anticipatory bail plea filed by Abid Latief of Kiryani Talab, Narwal, in FIR No. 143/2025 registered at Police Station Bishnah for serious offences under the BNS and the IT Act.
The court noted that the investigation, including the victim’s statement under the BNSS, prima facie reflected grave allegations such as sexual assault, threats, stalking, and extortion, and held that custodial interrogation was necessary for recovery of digital devices/electronic evidence and other allegedly extorted property.
As per the order, the prosecution alleged that the accuse | |
| | | | NIA court denies bail to Tangdhar Man | | Narco-Terror Conspiracy | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 19: The Special Judge (NIA Cases), Jammu, Prem Sagar, on Wednesday rejected the second regular bail plea of Abdul Rashid of Amrohi, Tangdhar (Kupwara) in an NIA case involving allegations of cross-border narcotics trafficking and terror-funding links. Rashid, arrested in April 2021, has been in custody for nearly four years, and is facing trial in RC No. 03/2020/NIA/JMU for offences under the NDPS Act, UAPA and IPC, including conspiracy provisions.
The bail application was argued by Advocates Tanisha and Umar A. Andrabi, while SPP K.S. Pathania and PP Chandan Kumar Singh represented the NIA.
In the plea, the defence maintained that Rashid was falsely i | |
| | | | Kishtwar: Paratrooper succumbs to injuries, search ops continue | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 19: A paratrooper, who was critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists, succumbed to his injuries as a massive search operation to track down terrorists believed to be hiding in the upper reaches of Kishtwar district entered its second day on Monday, officials said.
The operation was launched in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in the Chatroo belt on Sunday, leading to a gunfight that left eight soldiers injured, primarily due to splinter injuries caused by a sudden grenade attack from the hiding terrorists.
The operation was suspended late Sunday night and was resumed early this morning in the challenging terrain marked by thick vegetation and s | |
| | | | Grant divisional status to Pir Panjal range, Chenab valley: PDP Chief | | |  EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Jan 19: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for granting divisional status to the Pir Panjal and Chenab valley regions of Jammu and the creation of more districts to ensure better administrative outreach.
Addressing the party’s public interaction programme ‘Gal Baat’ in Rajouri, she said Jammu and Kashmir has been going through a difficult phase since the 2019, when the erstwhile state was bifurcated into two Union territories and | |
| | | | CBK cracks down on welfare fraud | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 19: In a major action against misuse of government welfare schemes, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a charge sheet against a former Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department employee for allegedly fraudulently availing migrant relief worth over ₹18 lakh by misrepresenting his service status and unlawfully registering as a migrant along with his family members.
In a statement, The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of | |
| | | | India to grow 6.4% in 2026, 2027: IMF | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 19: India is set to retain its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy over the next two years, even as global growth shows signs of moderation, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook Update released in January 2026.
The IMF estimates India’s economy to grow by 7.3 per cent in 2025, followed by 6.4 per cent in both 2026 and 2027, significantly outperforming global and advanced economy averages.
On the contrary, world economy is projected to expand at 3.3 per cent in 2025 and 2026, before easing slightly to 3.2 per cent in 2027.
India’s robust outlook is underpinned by resilient domestic demand, sustai | |
| | | | Mock drill held at Qazigund Rly Station | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 19: Joint team of security forces on Monday carried out a comprehensive mock drill at Qazigund Railway Station to assess emergency preparedness and enhance passenger safety measures, officials said.
As per details, drill was jointly conducted by Kulgam Police, Army’s 9RR, CRPF, SDRF, F&ES, IRP, Health Teams.
The drill was aimed at testing response mechanisms to potential emergency situations, improving coordination among different security agencies, and ensuring swift evacuation and rescue operations, if required.
They said such exercises are part of routine preparedness measures to strengthen security infrastructure and ensure the safety of passengers | |
| | | | Lokpal moves Delhi HC for more time | | Cash-For-Query: | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 19: The Lokpal on Monday urged the Delhi High Court to extend the time granted to it to consider as per law the issue of granting sanction to CBI to file a chargesheet against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in the alleged cash-for-query scam.
A bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Renu Bhatnagar directed that Lokpal’s application seeking two more months to comply with the direction be listed on January 23 before the bench which passed the order.
The Lokpal’s counsel said the application sought the extension of the time frame for considering the issue of sanction.
“It amounts to modification (of the order). List before the appropriate bench,” said | |
| | | | 5.7-Magnitude earthquake hits Leh | | | | Early Times Report
Leh, Jan 19: An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck Leh district of Ladakh on Monday. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 11:51 am (IST) at a depth of 171 km.
There was no immediate report of any casualties. | |
| | | | 3 flights cancelled at Srinagar Airport | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 19: Three flights to and from Srinagar airport were cancelled on Sunday due to a NOTAM issued at Delhi airport in view of Republic Day arrangements, officials said.
According to Srinagar airport authorities, the cancellations were effected by the respective airlines following restrictions at Delhi airport.
A passenger advisory was issued urging travellers to check the latest flight status with their airlines before proceeding to the airport
“We regret the inconvenience caused to passengers,” airport officials said.
The advisory added that the cancellations are temporary and linked to airspace and operational restrictions imposed at Delhi airport ahead | |
| | | | Silver prices breach Rs 3 lakh-Per-Kg Mark in future trades | | | |
Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 19: Silver prices surged on Monday to breach the record Rs 3 lakh-per-kg mark in futures trade for the first time, riding on strong investor demand and positive global trends.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for March delivery skyrocketed by Rs 13,553, or 4.71 per cent, to hit a record of Rs 3,01,315 per kilogram.
In the international market, the March silver futures contract jumped by USD 5.81, or 6.56 per cent, to hit a record of USD 94.35 per ounce.
Analysts said that upbeat industrial demand and a weak US dollar lent further support to the white metal, which has been outperforming gold in recent sessions. | |
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