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| 16 Indians killed in Middle East conflict since January | | | | Mahim Gupta
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 30: At least 16 Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East since January 2026, the Central Government informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Responding to an unstarred question by Rajya Sabha member Dr. John Brittas, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that 75 other Indian nationals were injured in conflict-related incidents across several countries in the region.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the fatalities were reported from Saudi Arabia (1), Kuwait (2), Oman (8), Iraq (1), and the United Arab Emirates (4). The injured inclu | |
| | | | Nights in J&K heating up faster than days, IIT study sounds climate alarm | | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 30: A comprehensive study by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has raised serious concerns over the growing impact of climate change in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing that average temperatures across the Union Territory's mountainous regions have increased by nearly 1 degree Celsius over the last two decades. The researchers have warned that the rapid warming trend, particularly in high-altitude areas and during the night, could have far-reaching consequences for glaciers, rivers, agriculture and the region's fragile Himalayan ecosystem.
The study, conducted by scientists from the Centre for Ocean, River, Atmosphere and Land S | |
| | | | J&K's disappearing lakes: Centre lists steps to protect vanishing wetlands in UT | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 30: Responding to concerns raised in a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report over the disappearance and degradation of lakes and wetlands in Jammu and Kashmir, the Central Government on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that a series of institutional, ecological and technological measures are being implemented to protect and restore the Union Territory's fragile water bodies.
Replying to a starred question on "Shrinking or Vanishing Lak | |
| | | | From 1,867 to 1,109: Accidents fall, but J&K's highways remain killing fields | | | | Muskan Thakur
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 30: Jammu and Kashmir's national highways turned deadlier on a per-accident basis even as the overall crash count fell sharply in 2026, according to fresh data tabled by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
The Union Territory recorded 1,109 road accidents and 206 fatalities on its National Highways and expressways during the year, with 1,658 people injured, the Ministry said, citing figures sourced from the government's e-DAR portal.
The numbers point to a steady decline in the sheer volume of crashes over the past five years — from 2,378 accidents in 2022 to 2,342 in 2023, 2,120 in 2024, 1,867 | |
| | | | CM Omar reviews key projects, public issues in Ganderbal | | |  Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, July 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today undertook an extensive tour of Ganderbal district, holding a series of public engagements and chairing a review meeting to assess the progress of key developmental projects and obtain a first-hand account of issues affecting the district.
Beginning his visit, the Chief Minister inspected the ongoing construction of the New Bus Adda Road, a vital infrastructure project expected to significantly ease traffic congestion | |
| | | | J&K Police attach land of 5 Reasi terrorists operating from Pak | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 30: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat on Thursday ordered the attachment of 1.7 hectares of land belonging to five terrorists hailing from Reasi district who are now operating out of Pakistan. "DGP Nalin Prabhat has ordered the attachment of properties belonging to five notorious terrorists, now operating from Pakistan," a police spokesperson said.
He further informed that the police also secured proclamation proceedings against Mohammad Qasim, | |
| | | | In 28 days, 4.46 lakh devotees pay obeisance at holy cave shrine | | Amarnath Yatra | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 30: On the 28th day of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra 5,211 pilgrims paid obeisance at holy cave shrine, nestled in Himalayas, taking the total number of devotees who have completed the pilgrimage to 4,46,788 (Four lakh forty six thousand seven hundred and eighty eight). According to figures 3,766 men, 1,160 women, 126 children, 22 sadhus, 14 sadhvis, five transgender devotees, two foreign women pilgrims and 116 security personnel had darshan on Thursday.
The pilgrimage is now on the verge of crossing the 4.5 lakh mark despite weather-related disruptions and temporary suspension on several occasions due to landslides and restoration works along the Jammu | |
| | | | Lying face-down for 415 days: Man takes up courageous journey to Amarnath cave shrine | | | | Early Times Report
Qazigund, July 30: A devotee from Uttar Pradesh undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra reached Qazigund on Thursday, marking the 415th day of his extraordinary pilgrimage while travelling face-down on a thermocol sheet instead of walking.
Sunil, a resident of Mahoba district in Uttar Pradesh, has been on the pilgrimage for the past 13 months, performing a Dandavat Yatra to the holy Amarnath cave shrine. Instead of walking, he moves forward inch by inch while lying flat on a thermocol sheet, a unique act of devotion that has drawn the attention of thousands of pilgrims and commuters along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
Talking to Srinagar based news agency afte | |
| | | | PM Modi to launch nationwide campaign against drug abuse on Aug 2: Mandaviya | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 30: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that to tackle the issue of drug abuse among the country's youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi would launch a nationwide 100-week campaign on August 2 to raise awareness against substance abuse.
Titled 'Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan', the campaign will involve weekly activities such as sports competitions, walkathons, meditation sessions, street plays, | |
| | | | Udhampur–Chenani stretch on NH-44 to remain closed today | | | | Early Times Report
Udhampur, July 30: In view of the continuing threat posed by landslides and falling debris, the Udhampur district administration has ordered a complete suspension of traffic on the Udhampur–Chenani stretch of National Highway-44 on July 31, 2026, to facilitate intensive slope stabilisation and restoration works near Ladha, Samroli. Temporary Traffic Halt on NH-44 (Udhampur-Chenani). According to an order issued by the Office of the Additional District Magistrate, Udhampur, incessant rainfall since July 18 has triggered repeated landslides, mudslides and continuous falling of loose debris at the vulnerable hillside, posing a serious threat to commuters and restoration p | |
| | | | NIA Court forfeits car used to escort terrorists in Udhampur attack | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 30: The Special NIA Court, Jammu, has ordered the forfeiture of a Maruti Alto allegedly used as an advance escort for a truck carrying two terrorists involved in the 2015 Udhampur terror attack on a BSF convoy.
Special Judge under the NIA Act, Jammu, Prem Sagar passed the order while allowing an application moved by the National Investigation Agency under Section 26 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for forfeiture of the vehicle bearing registration number JK03A-8929.
The case arose from FIR No. 60/2015 registered at Police Station Chenani following the August 5, 2015 terror attack. The investigation was later taken over by the NIA on the dire | |
| | | | EOW Kashmir chargesheets 4 accused in Rs 15 lakh fake cooking oil company fraud | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 30: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against four accused persons in connection with an alleged Rs 15 lakh cheating case involving a fake cooking oil company, officials said on Friday.
According to the Crime Branch, the chargesheet in FIR No. 77/2022 has been filed before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar under Sections 420 (Cheating) and 120-B (Criminal Conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) after completion of a detailed investigation.
The accused have been identified as Mohd Amin Bhat, son of Mohd Afzal Bhat, a resident of Khanyar, Srinagar; Khalid Hussain | |
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