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| India’s youth scripting new history from playgrounds to podiums: LG Sinha | | Attends opening ceremony of 2nd Khelo India Beach Games in Diu | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday attended the grand opening ceremony of the 2nd edition of the ‘Khelo India Beach Games’ at the iconic Blue Flag certified Ghoghla Beach in Diu.
The ceremony was also graced by Praful Patel, Administrator, UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
During the event, a special message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi was read out, extending his heartiest felicitations to the participating athletes and organize | |
| | | | | | | PRAGATI transforming J&K, driving timely execution of projects: Chief Secretary | | Says projects worth Rs 4.12 lakh crore under monitoring; 57 of 59 issues resolved successfully | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 5: Highlighting the transformative impact of the PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform in expediting major developmental projects across Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary Atal Duloo on Monday said that 61 projects worth Rs 4.12 lakh crore are currently being monitored on the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) portal.
Addressing a news conference here, the Chief Secretary underscored the significance of PRAGATI@50. “Technology-driven g | |
| | | | VPN services suspended in Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 5: The District Magistrate Srinagar has ordered the immediate suspension of all Virtual Private Network services within the territorial jurisdiction of District Srinagar for a period of two months, invoking powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. The order states that the Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar had reported apprehensions regarding the misuse of VPN services by vested interests, which could have adverse implication | |
| | | | 14 months on, J&K Assembly still without Deputy Speaker | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 5: Even as the Omar Abdullah-led government prepares to present its second Budget beginning February 2, the National Conference (NC)-led dispensation has yet to appoint a Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, triggering political debate and opposition criticism. The NC government, supported by the Congress, CPI(M) and Independents, assumed office on October 16, 2024. However, more than a year later, the key constitutional position of Deputy Speaker remains vacant, with the opposition—particularly the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)—seeking clarity on the delay.
Following the October 2024 Assembly elections, the BJP emerged as the principal opposition pa | |
| | | | Rajnath Singh commissions ‘Samudra Pratap’ in Goa | | |  Early Times Report
Panaji, Jan 5: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’ in Goa on Monday.
The 114.5-metre vessel, built by the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), has over 60 per cent of indigenous content. The 4,200-tonne vessel boasts a speed of more than 22 knots and an endurance of 6,000 nautical miles, officials said.
It will serve as a critical platform for enforcing marine po | |
| | | | SC dismisses plea for restraining PM Modi from offering ‘chadar’ at Ajmer sharif | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 5: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking directions to restrain Prime Minister Narendra Modi from offering a ceremonial ‘chadar’ at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, saying the issue is not justiciable.
A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi refused to entertain the plea, which also challenged the extension of state-sponsored ceremonial honour and symbolic recognition to Islamic scholar Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and to the Ajme | |
| | | | Court sends Yasir Ahmed Dar to 11-day custody | | Red Fort Blast | | 
Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 5: A court here on Monday sent Yasir Ahmed Dar, an accused in the Red Fort blast case, to 11-day judicial custody.
Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna sent Dar to the judicial custody till January 16 after he was physically produced in the court. On December 26 last year, the court had extended Dar’s NIA custody for 10 days.
The National Investigating Age | |
| | | | J&K power projects back on track: Khattar | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 5: Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said that all power projects in Jammu and Kashmir, including major hydroelectric projects in Kishtwar, are progressing strictly as per their stipulated timelines, asserting that long-pending issues which had earlier hampered their execution have now been resolved.
Referring to his recent visit to Kishtwar, Khattar said it was the first visit by a Union Power Minister to the region after recent develo | |
| | | | Gulmarg freezes at -8.8°C | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 5: Cold wave conditions continued to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as sub-zero minimum temperatures were recorded at several places, particularly in the Kashmir region, during the last night.
In Kashmir Valley, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.6 degrees Celsius, while Qazigund registered minus 2.0 degrees and Pahalgam recorded minus 4.8 degrees Celsius. Gulmarg, the famous ski resort, was the coldest place in the Valley at minus 8.8 degrees Celsius, data compiled by independent weather channel Kashmir Weather.
Other places including Kupwara (-1.8°C), Kokernag (-1.2°C), Pampore (-2.5°C), Awantipora (-3.2°C), Budgam (-3.5 | |
| | | | Rupee falls against US dollar | | | |
Early Times Report
Mumbai, Jan 5: The rupee opened weak and declined 4 paise to 90.24 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as geopolitical uncertainties triggered by the US intervention in Venezuela fuelled the demand for the American currency.
According to forex traders, the rupee is expected to trade lower due to geopolitical development, even though a lower crude prices could provide some cushion.
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.21 against the US dollar and lost further to trade at 90.24 against the greenback in early deals.
On Friday, the rupee settled lower by 22 paise at 90.20 against the US dollar.
Meanwhile, the dollar index, whi | |
| | | | Snowfall disrupts flight operations | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Jan 5: IndiGo Airlines has issued a travel advisory for its passengers following heavy snowfall in Leh, which has led to the temporary suspension of all take-offs and landings at the airport.
The airline announced that flight operations have been put on hold due to adverse weather conditions, warning passengers of potentially extended wait times both on board aircraft and at the airport. To expedite departure once clearance is received, IndiGo stated that boarding formalities for affected flights may be completed in advance.
“We understand that delays can be inconvenient, and we assure you that our team remains fully committed to making your wait as comfor | |
| | | | Traffic suspended on Mughal Road | | | | Early Times Report
Shopian, Jan 5: Authorities on Monday ordered the immediate suspension of all vehicular traffic on the Mughal Road following fresh snowfall at Pir Ki Gali, officials said.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic, stated that the decision was taken in view of adverse weather conditions and snow accumulation at the high-altitude pass, which has rendered the road unsafe for movement.
“All traffic on Mughal Road is hereby stopped with immediate effect due to fresh snowfall at Pir Ki Gali. The restriction will remain in force till further notice,” the SSP Traffic said.
The Mughal Road serves as a vital link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the twin districts of Rajour | |
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