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| CM Omar turns statehood fight into national campaign, seeks INDIA bloc support | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday sought the support of constituents of the INDIA Bloc for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, urging opposition parties from across the country to join the National Conference’s proposed protest in New Delhi during the forthcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Raising the issue at the INDIA Bloc meeting held in the national capital today, Omar Abdullah informed leaders of various opposition parties abou | |
| | | | BJP may re-introduce delimitation, women’s reservation bills amid changing political equations | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 8: The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is likely to revive several major legislative initiatives, including the Women's Reservation Bill implementation framework, delimitation-related measures, and the proposed One Nation, One Election legislation, in the coming sessions of Parliament as political equations undergo significant changes across the country, according to political sources.
Sources familiar with the developments said the ruling alliance believes the evolving political landscape could create a more favorable environment for pushing through reforms that have generated intense political debate in recent years.
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| | | | LG Sinha reviews progress of ongoing projects | | Visits Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 8: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today visited Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex and reviewed the progress of ongoing projects pertaining to conservation and development of the Heritage Complex.
MLA Jammu East Yudhvir Sethi, Chief Secretary Atal Dullo, Principal Secretary Culture Brij Mohan Sharma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation Dr. Devansh Yadav, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Rakesh | |
| | | | Bail rule not absolute in heinous offences: HC | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 8: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has rejected the bail plea of Harbinder Singh, an accused in the Udhampur murder case, holding that the principle of “bail is the rule and jail is an exception” is not an absolute rule and cannot be applied mechanically in serious offences like murder. Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi dismissed the bail application filed under Section 483 of BNSS, 2023, seeking bail in FIR No. 118/2023 registered at Police Station Re | |
| | | | Over 1.6 lakh candidates applied for post-result services: CBSE | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 8: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday said its post-result services portal was fully functional during the notified application period and more than 1.6 lakh candidates successfully submitted requests for over 3.8 lakh answer books. In a statement on X, the board said the application window for verification and re-evaluation was fully functional throughout the notified period, June 2-7, under the supervision of government technical ag | |
| | | | Defence Secy reviews operational preparedness in Leh sector | | |  Early Times Report
LEH/JAMMU, June 8: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has visited the forward areas along the Indo-Pak and Sino-Indian borders in the Leh Sector and reviewed the operational preparedness, border infrastructure and logistical sustainability of troops in Ladakh.
During visits to forward areas in eastern Ladakh, including base camp and northern glacier, Singh interacted with troops and commended their unwavering dedication, courage and professionalism in safeguarding the n | |
| | | | 3 soldiers among 5 critically ill patients airlifted | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 8: Five critically ill patients, including three personnel of the Indian Army, have been airlifted from Ladakh to Chandigarh for advanced medical care, IAF said on Monday.
In a post on X, the Western Air Command (WAC) of Indian Air Force also said 143 lives have been saved through casualty evacuation operations in the Ladakh sector alone during 2026. The WAC shared details about the critical medical evacuation mission undertaken from Ladakh, despite challe | |
| | | | Heat, humidity Monsoon set to extend summer heat stress : Study | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 8: Hot and humid conditions prevailing during India’s monsoon season could extend the duration of uncompensable heat stress of the summer season under a global warming of 2 degrees Celsius, a study has found.
Findings published in the journal American Geophysical Union (AGU) Advances highlight a “surge of UHS (uncompensable heat stress) during the monsoon season (July-October) as the climate warms”.
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar and the US’ Stanford and Purdue universities said long-lasting uncompensable heat stress across both the seasons — summer and monsoon — could pose critical challenges to public health, l | |
| | | | J&K High Court constitutes panel for promotion interviews of Civil Judges | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 8: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has constituted a two-member committee to conduct interviews of eligible candidates being considered for promotion to the post of Civil Judge (Senior Division).
As per an order issued by the Acting Chief Justice, the committee comprises Justice Sanjay Parihar and Justice Shahzad Azeem. The interviews will be conducted in terms of Rule 7(c) of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Judicial Service Rules, 2025, for candidates falling within the zone of consideration for promotion. | |
| | | | Rain, storm damage 3 Air India aircraft at Delhi Airport | | |  Early Times Report
Mumbai, June 8: Three Air India narrowbody aircraft parked at Terminal 2 of Delhi International Airport were damaged when ground support equipment hit them due to sudden strong wind and rain, the airport authority said.
All three aircraft were taken out of operation after the collision on Saturday, said the airport operator. The ground equipment belonging to Air India Engineering and IndiGo moved from their position due to the sudden inclement weather, hitting the aircraf | |
| | | | DC Sherpa bereaved, CM expresses grief | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the passing of the father of Minga Sherpa, the Deputy Commissioner of Udhampur.
The Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family in this moment of deep sorrow. He prayed for strength and courage to the family members to bear this irreparable loss and for peace and comfort to them during this difficult time.
He also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family, sharing in their grief and sorrow. | |
| | | | 15 injured in Rajouri accident | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI/JAMMU, June 8: At least 15 passengers were injured when a bus overturned on a highway near Rajouri town in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.
The bus was on its way from Rajouri to Manjakote when the accident took place at Tandwal, they said.
Local shifted the injured passengers to the Government Medical College (GMC)-Associated Hospital, Rajouri. | |
| | | | 3 mortar shells defused along LoC | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 8: Three mortar shells were found at two different places along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.
While two mortar shells were noticed in Jhanghar forest area, another was found abandoned at a secluded location in Makri village of Nowshera sector this morning, the officials said.
They said the bomb disposal squad of army defused all the three mortar shells safely. In another incident, police recovered an aeroplane-shaped balloon with PIA (Pakistan International Airlines) marking at Dhaki Nala near the International Border in Samba district on Monday.
The white and green-coloured balloon was noti | |
| | | | Properties of 2 drug peddlers attached in Srinagar | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 8: Immovable properties worth about Rs 4 crore belonging to two drug peddlers was attached by authorities in Srinagar district on Monday, police said.
“Srinagar Police has attached immovable properties worth approximately Rs 4 crore belonging to two drug peddlers under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985,” a police spokesperson said.
He said properties worth approximately Rs 3 crore belonging to Gulam Ahmad Dar were attached by Sangam police.
“The attached assets include a residential house, land and commercial shops. Investigation established that the properties were acquired through proceeds of narcotics trafficking,” the spokesperson said.
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