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| J&K’s historical, intellectual heritage gets UNESCO recognition | | Manuscripts of three important Indian texts, including Mahabharata, Kalhana’s Rajatarangini and Kautilya’s Arthashastra, added into World Asia-Pacific Regional Register; LG Sinha, CM Omar hail achievement | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 7: Jammu and Kashmir’s historical and intellectual heritage has gained new international recognition. Manuscripts of three important Indian texts—the Mahabharata, Kalhana’s Rajatarangini, and Kautilya’s Arthashastra—have been included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register.
Of these, the Rajatarangini and the Mahabharata are directly linked to Jammu and Kashmir’s knowledge tradition, Sharada script, and manuscript heritage.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed it a proud moment for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Proud moment for Jammu Kashmir & the nation! Kalhaṇa’s Rajatarangini, Mahabharat | |
| | | | Farooq defuses NC rebellion, assures grievance-stricken MLAs of early action | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 6: Crises that erupted in the ruling National Conference after the October 27 cabinet reshuffle appear to be eased out, for the time being, after annoyed MLAs’ meeting with party president Dr Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Srinagar.
Before the beginning of the keenly watched meeting, leader of the annoyed MLAs Nazir Ahmed Gurezi made it clear that Dr Farooq Abdullah is their leader and they have full faith in his leadership. He said that some MLAs would raise their grievances before the party leadership as loyal and committed workers of the party.
After the meeting, Dr Farooq Abdullah categorically dismissed reports of a possible split | |
| | | | Amit Shah calls for hat-trick in Uttarakhand | | Sets target of winning 65 seats in assembly polls | | | Early Times Report
Dehradun, Nov 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for a "hat-trick" in Uttarakhand, setting a target of winning more than 65 seats in the upcoming assembly elections Addressing a public rally here on the occasion of the 26th Foundation Day of Uttarakhand, Shah said that when the Congress is in power, it advocates for a "Muslim university", while the BJP was clearing government land from encroachment by removing "illegal shrines and madrasas".
He also said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "vote bachao yatra" was a "ghuspetiya bachao" yatra, as he called for the removal of "infiltrators" from the electoral rolls and the country.
In his address at the rally, Shah asse | |
| | | | EoW files chargesheet in Rs 3.55 crore property fraud case | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 6: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against a couple in an alleged property fraud case involving Rs 3.55 crore.
The accused have been identified as Pieary Lal Koul and his wife Nirmala Koul, residents of Sainik Colony, Jammu. The chargesheet has been filed before the competent court for judicial determination under Sections 318 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
According to the investigation, the case was registered following a complaint by Dr. Ajay Wakhloo, Director of Ankur Maitrika Hospital, who alleged that the accused had agreed to sell him a residential plot along with a constructed house in | |
| | | | NIA Court rejects bail in cross-border drone arms smuggling case | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 6: The Special NIA Court Jammu has rejected the bail application of a Kathua resident accused of involvement in an alleged cross-border terror conspiracy involving the smuggling of arms, ammunition and explosives through drones from Pakistan, observing that the material on record prima facie indicated his involvement in unlawful activities and that his release could influence key prosecution witnesses.
Special Judge NIA Court Jammu, Prem Sagar, dismissed the bail application of Habib, son of Haji Sheru, a resident of Haria Chak village in Marheen tehsil of Kathua district, who has been in judicial custody since July 17, 2022.
The accused is facing trial in | |
| | | | High Court takes serious note of healthcare staff shortage | | Seeks timeline to fill 6,775 vacancies in J&K | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 6: Expressing grave concern over the lackadaisical approach of the authorities in addressing the shortage of doctors and paramedical staff in Jammu and Kashmir, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Government to submit a comprehensive affidavit specifying a definite timeline for filling 6,775 vacant posts of Medical Officers and paramedical personnel across the Union Territory.
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Dr. Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Rajnesh Oswal issued the directions while hearing PIL Nos. 2/2018 and 37/2013, concerning deficiencies in healthcare infrastructure, medical manpower and essential medical facili | |
| | | | Dal Lake post office to remain open from 9 am to 9 pm | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 6: Srinagar's iconic Floating Post Office on Dal Lake, which operates from a houseboat near Nehru Park, will now remain open for 12 hours a day, with the Department of Posts extending its working hours from 9 am to 9 pm.
The decision follows the encouraging public response to the recent extension of working hours at the Lal Chowk Head Post Office, which also now operates from 9 am to 9 pm.
Managed by India Post, the Floating Post Office provides regular postal services to residents and tourists while offering visitors a unique experience of accessing postal facilities from a houseboat on Dal Lake.
Chief Postmaster General, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, | |
| | | | J&K Police conducts raids in UAPA case | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 6: The counter-intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday carried out raids at multiple locations in the Valley in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, officials said.
The raids were conducted in Anantnag and Pulwama districts in south Kashmir in connection with an FIR registered under IPC and UAPA sections at the Counter-Intelligence Kashmir police station in Srinagar, they said. | |
| | | | Police arrest 2 more accused, 8 held so far | | Bandipora terror module case | | | Early Times Report
Bandipora, Nov 6: Bandipora Police have arrested two more persons in connection with an alleged prison-linked terror module case involving a banned organisation accused of targeting women for separatist ideology and propaganda, taking the total number of arrests to eight.
A Police officer said that the arrests were made during the ongoing investigation into the case registered under FIR No. 168/2026 under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The arrested persons were identified as Irshad Ahmed Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, of Chakloo, Baramulla, and Showkat Ahmed Reshi, son of Ghulam Mohammad Reshi, of Watlab, Sopore.
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