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| Jammu fake currency gang printed small denomination notes for easy circulation | | |  Muskan Thakur
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 5: A week after police busted an alleged counterfeit currency gang in Jammu, investigators have uncovered the strategy behind its operation: the accused were printing only Rs 100 and Rs 50 notes, so the fake currency could slip into the market with ease.
Sources said the initial probe showed that the gang deliberately avoided higher denominations and concentrated on Rs 100 notes and, in particular, Rs 50 notes. “Small fake currency notes can be e | |
| | | | Innovations must reach small, marginal farmers: LG Sinha | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 5: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today addressed the 60th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), co-hosted by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir. Extending a warm welcome to distinguished guests, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated ISAE on completing six-decades of service to the nation and commended SKUAST-Kashmir for its pioneering role among India’s leading agricul | |
| | | | LG Sinha Prorogues J&K Legislative Assembly | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday issued an order to prorogue the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, which met for its Autumn session in September.
“I, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in exercise of powers conferred upon me under Clause (a) of Sub-section (2) of Section 18 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, do hereby prorogue the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly,” a bulletin issued by Assembly Secretary M K Pandita read. The Assembly met for a 10-day Autumn session from September 21 to September 30, during which the House passed a resolution calling upon the Centre to res | |
| | | | Govt rejects report, orders fresh inquiry against Junior Engineer | | 2021 Graft Case | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 5: The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a fresh departmental inquiry against a Junior Engineer arrested in a 2021 corruption case, after the Competent Authority rejected the findings of an earlier inquiry report.
The engineer, Arshad Amin, a resident of Thathri in Doda district, was arrested under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, in FIR No. 06/2021 registered at Police Station ACB (Central), Jammu. At the time, he was posted as Junior Engineer (REW) at the BDO Office Changa in Tehsil Gandoh, Doda.
According to a Government Order accessed by news agency JKNS, the Public Works (R&B) Department decided on a fresh in | |
| | | | 150 Bangladeshi nationals deported from J&K, another batch likely on Oct 7 | | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 5: In a decisive escalation of its crackdown on foreign nationals living in Jammu and Kashmir without legal sanction, the administration on Monday deported 150 Bangladeshi nationals from the Union Territory, flying them out on a special Indian Air Force aircraft.
The deportees were taken to Bagdogra in West Bengal, where they will be handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) for the next stage of the process, officials said.
According to officials, all 150 were allegedly staying in Jammu and Kashmir without valid permission. The deportation process was set in motion only after authorities had verified their identities and examined their d | |
| | | | Common Duct Policy 2026 major step towards modern urban infrastructure: CM Omar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today described the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026 as a major step towards modernising urban infrastructure, improving utility management and creating cleaner and more orderly cityscapes across Jammu and Kashmir.
Following approval by the Council of Ministers, the Government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026, establishing a framework for shared underground utility corridors for power, water, | |
| | | | Police unearth Rs 2 crore fake job, subsidy scam | | Advocate, his aide arrested, network active since 2019: SSP Budgam | |  Early Times Report
Budgam, Oct 5: Budgam Police have unearthed a major job and government-subsidy fraud syndicate allegedly operating since 2019, with the suspected fraud amounting to over Rs 2 crore. Two persons, including a practising advocate, have been arrested in connection with the scam.
Addressing a press conference here, SSP Budgam KK Hariprasad said the investigation so far indicates that the network had been operating for nearly seven years and allegedly cheated people by promisi | |
| | | | High Court modifies Anti-Corruption Court order | | Allows conditional release of bank accounts, gold, LIC policies | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 5: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has modified an order of the Special Judge (Anti-Corruption), Jammu, concerning the release of certain seized assets in a disproportionate assets case, while imposing safeguards to ensure that the case property remains available during the trial. Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, while deciding Criminal Revision No. 06/2023, UT of J&K vs Parveen Pandoh & Others, also condoned a delay of 191 days in filing the revision | |
| | | | Need to create fear in minds of goons: SC | | CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Oct 5: The Supreme Court on Monday said there was a need to create fear in the minds of goons committing crimes against women, while noting that there is a feeling that women are not safe in the city, particularly some vulnerable pockets.
The court made the remarks while hearing a suo motu case over recent rape incidents in Delhi-NCR.
"We have to work together. We must ensure that every woman in Delhi-NCR should feel safe even at 11 pm whether travelling on the roads or the metro," a bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran observed.
"What is important is to prevent a crime, not what you do after a crime is committed," the bench said, adding p | |
| | | | Don’t remove street vendors during festive season: NHRC to States, UTs | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Oct 5: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday directed all States and Union Territories to ensure the protection of the livelihoods and human rights of local vendors, street vendors, hawkers, potters and small traders in view of the upcoming Navratri, Diwali and Chhath Puja festivities.
According to a press release issued by the organisation, the matter relates to complaints regarding the alleged unnecessary removal of local vendors and hawkers in various cities, seizure of their goods, imposition of fines and harassment. During last year’s festive season, the NHRC bench headed by Member Priyank Kanoongo took cognizance of the matter and dire | |
| | | | Jammu Bar raises concerns over new motor vehicle e-challan regime | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 5: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Jammu (Regd), on Monday highlighted concerns regarding the recent amendments and policy changes concerning the electronic traffic challan system under the Motor Vehicles law.
The Association members, addressing a press conference here acknowledged the importance of effective traffic regulation, road safety and responsible enforcement of traffic laws and expressed concern over the manner in which the new e-challan mechanism is being implemented and its potential impact upon ordinary citizens, vehicle owners and drivers.
JKBAJ President K Nirmal Kotwal, flanked by Baldev Singh (Vice-President), Pardeep Maj | |
| | | | ‘Opt for old pension scheme’ | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 5: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has issued directions enabling eligible officers and officials of its Srinagar Wing, presently covered under the National Pension System (NPS), to exercise their option for switching over to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) The directions have been issued by the Office of the Registrar Judicial, Srinagar, pursuant to Government Order No. 305-F of 2026 dated September 28, 2026, and a communication issued by the Worthy Registrar General on October 1, 2026.
As per Order No. 267/RJS dated October 4, 2026, all officers and officials of the Srinagar Wing who are currently covered under the Defined Contribution Pensio | |
| | | | 6 smugglers held | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 5: Police have arrested six suspected drug peddlers in separate cases in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said in Monday.
"Continuing the drive against the drug menace, police in Anantnag has arrested six persons in separate actions across the district and recovered contraband substances from their possession," a police spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said police station Srigufwara apprehended Khursheed Ahmad Nengroo and recovered 70 grams of charas from his possession.
In another action, Bijbehara police apprehended Ubaid Majeed Shah and recovered 15 grams of charas from his possession.
During checking at Wozpan in the district, | |
| | | | 2 injured in accident | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 5: Two persons sustained injuries after a car they were travelling in met with an accident near Nalthi area of Bhaderwah in Doda district on Monday.
Officials said that the vehicle skidded off the road and met with the accident, resulting in injuries to two occupants.
Soon after the incident, locals and police rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Bhaderwah for treatment, where their condition is stated to be stable.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and further details are awaited. | |
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