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| Kashmir Marathon boosting J&K’s global sports tourism profile: CM Omar | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon from Polo Ground, Srinagar.
Over 2,000 runners from Jammu and Kashmir, other parts of the country and abroad came together for a celebration of endurance, sporting spirit and Kashmir’s unparalleled natural beauty.
Amid the October chill of a crisp autumn morning, the Chief Minister flagged off the Full Marathon (42.195 km) at 6:30 am, followed by the Half Marathon (21 km) at 7:45 am. The marathon run takes participants through some of Srinagar’s most iconic landmarks, including Lal Chowk, Polo View, Zero Bridge, Gupkar, Road, Boulevard, the Jhelum riverfront, Da | |
| | | | Rise above personal interests to build self-reliant J&K: LG Sinha | | Addresses award ceremony of Kashmir Marathon | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 25: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha addressed the award ceremony of the Kashmir Marathon and congratulated all the winners for their outstanding achievements.
Total 68 medals were awarded, comprising 34 medals each in the Full Marathon and Half Marathon categories.
The Lieutenant Governor noted that every medal represented dedication, perseverance, and the pursuit of a dream.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the true spirit of a marathon lies not only in its winners but also in every participant who completes the race. He stated that those who finish after hours of sustained effort often overcome equally challenging battles and | |
| | | | Using terrorism as instrument of statecraft unacceptable: Jaishankar | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Oct 25: The use of terrorism as an “instrument of statecraft” is simply unacceptable, and it can never be justified or rationalised, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday and flagged that it continues because “not all states really display zero tolerance” for the menace.
Despite history holding so many lessons on it, “some still allow political calculations to take precedence”, he said in his address at an event here without naming any country.
At an event held here to mark the 75th anniversary of Chinmaya Mission, the minister underlined the importance of peace, especially amid the ongoing conflicts in the world, and cautioned that “war a | |
| | | | Omar’s cabinet expansion on Oct 27, but Congress says ‘we don’t know’ | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oc 25: Even as the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government has fixed October 27 for its much-awaited cabinet expansion and reshuffle, coalition partner Congress has said it has no information about the exercise.
All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Dr Syed Naseer Hussain told a news agency that the party was unaware of the date or timing of the proposed reshuffle. He further clarified that there has been no discussion so far on Congress joining the government in Jammu and Kashmir.
“There is no discussion over the matter as of now,” Dr Naseer said. When asked specifically about the expansion of the council of ministers, he replied, “T | |
| | | | LG Sinha to administer oath at Lok Bhavan | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 25: The Omar Abdullah-led government is set for a cabinet expansion on Tuesday, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha scheduled to administer the oath of office and secrecy to new ministers, Srinagar based news agency reported.
According to the invitation card, the swearing-in ceremony will be held at Lok Bhavan Auditorium, Srinagar on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
"Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha will administer the Oath of Office and Secrecy to Legislators being inducted into the Council of Ministers at Lok Bhavan Auditorium, Srinagar on Tuesday, the 27th day of October, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. You are cordially inv | |
| | | | EOW Kashmir files chargesheet in Rs 2 cr investment fraud | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet in an alleged ₹2 crore investment fraud case in which several complainants were reportedly promised monthly returns of 10 per cent.
The chargesheet has been submitted before the Court of Forest Magistrate, Srinagar, against Junaid Ul Islam, son of Nazir Ahmad Baba, a resident of Alamdar Colony, Charar-i-Sharief, Budgam. The case has been registered under FIR No. 07/2025 under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
According to the agency’s statement, the investigation originated from a written complaint alleging that the accused approached t | |
| | | | India will hammer drug cartels: Amit Shah hails ‘Operation Trident’ | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Oct 25: Simultaneous raids across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur led to the arrest of 18 people and the freezing of 1,424 bank accounts, exposing Rs 100 crore of hawala transactions, breaking the financial and operational backbone of a cartel led by a Myanmar-based drug lord arrested earlier this year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday.
In a post on X, Shah said ‘Operation Trident’ was conducted on October 23 to dismantle an international narcotics cartel operating across India, Myanmar and Bangladesh.
The operation uncovered hawala transactions worth Rs 100 crore, led to the attachment of properties worth Rs 17.82 crore and resulted in the seizure | |
| | | | Spirit of ‘vocal for local’ taking Indian products to world markets: PM Modi | | 139th ‘Mann Ki Baat’ | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Oct 25: Asserting that the growing public embrace of indigenous goods is propelling Indian produce onto the global stage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the spirit of ‘Vocal for Local’ is successfully opening up international markets for the country’s farmers and rural artisans.
Addressing the 139th episode of his ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister highlighted milestones such as Bihar’s Purnia makhana reaching Greece and Karnataka’s Kalaburagi pulses entering the Maldives, while urging citizens to consciously prioritise locally crafted goods during the upcoming festive season of Diwali and Chhath to accelerate the vision of an Atmanirbhar | |
| | | | Fire guts building, goods worth lakhs in Srinagar | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 25: Property and goods worth lakhs of rupees were gutted after a fire broke out in a furnishings firm in Srinagar’s Karan Nagar area, officials said on Sunday.
A fire broke out during the night at the godown cum sale outlet of a furnishings firm at Karan Nagar, the officials said, adding that the flames consumed the goods stored within minutes, while the structure was also damaged.
The fire brigade reached the spot and contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to the adjacent private hospital, the officials said.
“Timely action by the authorities, including police and locals, helped in evacuating the patients to safety,” they said.
The cause o | |
| | | | Police attach shopping complex under NDPS Act | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 25: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag have attached a double-storey shopping complex with an approximate market value of Rs 1.30 crore under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
A police spokesperson said the attached property belongs to a notorious drug peddler, namely Mohammad Amin Sofi, son of Abdul Rahim Sofi, resident of Patikhas, Verinag, who is involved in multiple NDPS cases registered at Police Station Dooru.
The attachment action has been initiated as part of J&K Police’s ongoing efforts to dismantle the financial networks of drug peddlers and target prop | |
| | | | 5 injured in Reasi accident | | | | Early Times Report
Reasi, Oct 25: Five people were injured after a mini-bus met with an accident near Jyotipuram in Reasi district on Sunday.
The mini-bus was travelling from Bakal to Reasi when the accident occurred. A rescue operation was underway at the time of reporting.
Further details regarding the condition of the injured and the circumstances leading to the accident are awaited. | |
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