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| Online radicalisation: Big digital security challenge in New Year | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 4: As some radical groups sitting in different parts of the world are online radicalizing gullible youth, experts suggest some effective measures to counter this menace while preserving civil liberties.
In recent years, the internet has emerged as a double-edged sword—serving as a powerful engine for education, social connection and civic engagement, while simultaneously acting as an efficient tool for radicalisation.
India, with its vast, youthful and rapid | |
| | | | Decorated IPS Officer Mukesh Singh appointed new DGP of Ladakh | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 4: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday appointed 1996-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Mukesh Singh as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Mukesh Singh, who was serving with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and posted at its headquarters in New Delhi, is expected to assume charge of the post shortly.
According to the official order, 1995-batch IPS officer and incumbent Ladakh Police chief S.D. Sin | |
| | | | LG flags off group of youth for exposure tour | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today flagged off a group of 25 youth from various districts of South Kashmir for a 10-day educational, cultural exchange, and communal harmony tour.
The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the youth and extended his best wishes to them.
During the 10-day long tour, the students and emerging youth leaders will visit various regions including Chandigarh, Haryana, and Shimla.
Strengthening the spirit of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha | |
| | | | MHA orders major IAS transfers in AGMUT cadre | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 4: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday shifted several IAS officers from the Jammu & Kashmir segment of the AGMUT cadre, including Santosh D. Vaidya and Syed Abid Rashid Shah, to other States and Union Territories in the joint cadre.
According to an order Santosh D. Vaidya (Principal Secretary, Finance) has been transferred to Delhi.
Niraj Kumar (Administrative Secretary, Public Grievance Department) has been transferred to Delhi.
Syed Abid Rashid Sh | |
| | | | No Pak objection will be entertained: Khattar | | Says PM Modi has given clear message to neighbouring country by keeping Indus Water Treaty in abeyance | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 4: Months after India put the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said that no objection of Pakistan will be entertained vis-à-vis ongoing work on power projects in the Indus and Chenab basins in Jammu and Kashmir.
Khattar visited the Salal Hydroelectric Project and also conducted an aerial survey of the Sawalkot project today.
While talking to the reporters Khattar said, “No objections from Pakistan will | |
| | | | Accused used ‘Ghost’ SIM cards to communicate with Pak handlers | | Red Fort Blast | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar/New Delhi, Jan 4: Investigations into the “white-collar” terror module linked to the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort on November 10 last year show that highly educated doctors used a sophisticated web of “ghost” SIM cards and encrypted apps to coordinate with Pakistani handlers, officials claimed on Sunday.
The outcome of the investigations essentially formed the basis for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to issue a sweeping directive on November 28 last | |
| | | | ‘Over 80% psychiatric patients don’t receive timely care’ | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 4: The Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) has expressed deep concern over the persistently high mental health treatment gap in India, noting that nearly 80-85 per cent of individuals suffering from psychiatric disorders do not receive timely or appropriate care.
This stark reality, which is supported by national and global evidence, was highlighted during the curtain raiser event of the 77th Annual National Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society, ANCIP | |
| | | | NIA files chargesheet against main shooters | | Neemrana Hotel Firing Case | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 4: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against two main shooters allegedly involved in the 2024 Neemrana hotel firing case linked with Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dala, officials said on Sunday.
The arrested accused, Puneet and Narinder Lalli, have been named in a charge sheet filed before a court in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Saturday for various offences under the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Preven | |
| | | | Hideout detected in Baramulla | | | | Early Times Report
Baramulla, Jan 4: A hideout was detected during a search operation in the Suchliwaran forest area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla, leading to the recovery of arms-related material and other items, officials said.
During a thorough search of the hideout, Baramulla Police in coordination with Central Reserve Police Force 53 Battalion, 46 Rashtriya Rifles, Army Surveillance Team recovered 24 rounds of AK-47 ammunition of Pakistani origin in rusted condition, two hand grenades.
Officials said the seized material also included a steel canister containing food material, a strip of medicines, a wireless antenna, and several tools including a saw, axe, spade, pickaxe and wire | |
| | | | MeT predicts cloudy conditions | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 4: Weather across Kashmir is expected to remain largely dry over the next two days, with a brief change likely around January 6, according to the latest forecast.
A Weather official said that January 4 and 5 are expected to remain mostly dry across the region, providing relief from active winter conditions. On January 6, weather is likely to turn generally cloudy, with a possibility of light snowfall over isolated higher reaches of North and Central Kashmir.
He said that plains and lower areas are unlikely to witness any significant precipitation during this period. However, higher altitude areas may experience brief snowfall if cloud cover intensifies. | |
| | | | Mughal Road opened for limited traffic | | | | Early Times Report
Shopian, Jan 4: Authorities on Saturday announced the reopening of the Mughal Road for limited vehicular traffic, allowing Light Motor Vehicles to ply during a fixed time window.
According to official traffic advisories, the Mughal Road will remain open for LMVs only from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. The decision follows an on-ground assessment of weather and road conditions along the high-altitude route, particularly around the Peer Ki Gali stretch, which is prone to snowfall and icy conditions during the winter season.
Officials said that no Heavy Motor Vehicles or passenger buses will be allowed to use the road, and only LMVs meeting safety and winter preparedness norms | |
| | | | Registration process to commence soon | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 4: The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, is in the process of operationalizing online portals for seamless and efficient registration of Allied and Healthcare Professionals and Institutions, as mandated under the NCAHP Act, 2021.
In this regard, State Allied and Healthcare Council (SAHC), J&K informs that the NCAHP has communicated with all Allied and Healthcare State / UT Councils regarding NCAHP portal operationalization and accordingly, all eligible Allied and Healthcare Professionals in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are hereby informed that the regist | |
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