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| Pulwama attack mastermind Hamza Burhan killed by unknown gunmen in PoJK | | 31st terror operative eliminated in series of targeted killings | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 21: In a significant development amid a continuing wave of mysterious targeted killings of wanted terrorists in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), Hamza Burhan alias Arjumand Gulzar Dar, one of the key conspirators behind the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Muzaffarabad.
According to reports, Burhan, a self-styled terrorist commander originally hailing from Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, was found dead after being hit by multiple bullets fired by unknown assailants. No individual or organisation has so far claimed responsibility for the killing.
With Burhan’s elimination, the number o | |
| | | | Govt employees under scanner for anti-national posts through fake accounts | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 21: Despite repeated warnings from the Jammu and Kashmir administration against misuse of social media, more than 150 government employees are reportedly under the scanner of intelligence agencies for allegedly posting anti-national content through fake social media accounts.
Highly placed sources said that intelligence agencies have intensified surveillance on social media activities of government employees and identified several suspicious accounts allegedly being operated under assumed identities. The majority of those under scrutiny are reportedly employed in the Education Department. According to sources, investigators are tracing the digital footprin | |
| | | | High Court constitutes committee for live streaming of proceedings | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 21: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has constituted a high-level committee for operationalization and implementation of the Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings Rules, 2023.
According to an official order issued by the Office of the Registrar General at Srinagar, Hon’ble the Chief Justice has approved the formation of the committee to determine the nature and categories of cases where live streaming of court proceedings can initially be introduced.
The committee comprises the following Hon’ble Judges: Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Justice Sindhu Sharma,Justice Rajnesh Oswal,Justice Sanjay Dhar Justice Rahul Bharti.
The order further sta | |
| | | | Court can’t gamble with victim’s life: HC rejects MTP beyond statutory limit | | Medical Board’s grave-risk warning leads Court to deny termination plea | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 21: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to permit medical termination of pregnancy of a minor sexual assault survivor, holding that the Court cannot pass an order which may endanger the life and health of the victim, particularly when a duly constituted Medical Board has warned of grave medical complications.
Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal dismissed the writ petition to the extent it sought permission for Medical Termination of Pregnancy, whil | |
| | | | 2 Irrigation officials caught red-handed in bribery case: ACB | | | 
Early Times Report
Anantnag, May 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested two officials of the Irrigation Division Anantnag for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a complainant in connection with a land dispute case.
According to officials, the accused have been identified as Nazir Ahmad Wani, serving as Ziladar, and Bilal Ahmad Wagay, Patwari, both posted in Irrigation Division Anantnag.
An official spokesperson said the ACB r | |
| | | | Gen Z beginning to lead change: Mehbooba Mufti | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 21: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said India needs a revolution and Gen Z is beginning to lead that change.
The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister was commenting on the fast-rising meme revolution under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
“India needs a movement, a real revolution, and perhaps Gen Z is finally beginning to lead that change. For the first time in a long while, one can see some light at the end of the tunnel, young | |
| | | | NHAI invites DPR bids for proposed four-lane highway corridor | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 21: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited tenders for preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed four-lane Katra–Reasi–Mahore–Gulabgarh–Nandimarg–Kulgam highway corridor aimed at strengthening road connectivity between Jammu and South Kashmir.
According to official documents, the proposed corridor will connect NH-44 and pass through several hilly and remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir, providing a major boost to transpo | |
| | | | Police attach drug peddler’s properties worth Rs 7 cr in Kathua | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 21: Police on Thursday attached properties worth approximately Rs 7 crore belonging to a detained drug peddler in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said.
The move comes amid police’s intensified campaign against drug trafficking networks and their financial infrastructure. The attached properties comprises 6 kanal and 18 marlas of land and a single-storey residential house, having a plinth area of 2,107 square feet, situated at Chak Sheikha area, t | |
| | | | Hazarika given addl charge of JKBOCWWB | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional charge of CEO/Secretary, J&K Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB), to Pranjal J Hazarika, IAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Labour and Employment Department.
According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, Hazarika will hold the additional charge alongside his existing duties till further orders. | |
| | | | OGW of terrorists arrested in Kulgam | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 21: Security forces have arrested an over ground worker of terrorists in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday.
Police, army and CRPF launched a joint operation in village Mohammadpora of Kulgam district on Wednesday evening and intercepted one suspicious person, the officials said.
They said two hand grenades were recovered during the search of the suspect.
The suspect has been identified as Aadil Hussain Lone, a local resident of the village Mohammadpora.
A case under relevant sections of the law has been registered at police station Kulgam. | |
| | | | LPG consumers flag issues with e-KYC | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 21: LPG consumers in the Kashmir valley are facing difficulties in getting their cylinders refilled as distributors are witnessing a huge rush of customers for the mandatory eKYC of their connections.
While the distributors deal with the rush, many customers are facing issues with the self-eKYC after the government made it mandatory to procure refills.
From non-smartphone penetration to privacy concerns, customers have flagged several issues in the way of eKYC.
“I have an LPG connection and have to do the mandatory eKYC, which means I have to download two apps on my phone and then undertake the process. These apps need several phone permissions, which | |
| | | | Houseboat sinks in Jhelum | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 21: A houseboat partially sank after water entered the structure along the River Jhelum on Bund area in Srinagar on Thursday, prompting a rescue operation by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and River Police.
Officials said the incident resulted in waterlogging inside the houseboat and caused partial sinking, triggering concern in the area.
Soon after receiving information, teams of SDRF and River Police rushed to the spot and launched rescue and evacuation measures.
Rescue personnel entered the affected houseboat and shifted belongings to safer locations amid rising water inside the structure.
The operation focused on preventing further damag | |
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