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| Amit Shah launches anti-drug drive, says next 3 years crucial to defeat narcotics | | Calls for ruthless crackdown on drug cartels, 2,09,500 kilograms of narcotics worth Rs 6000 cr destroyed | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, June 26: As many as 2,09,500 kilograms of narcotics, valued at Rs 6,000 crore, seized by various enforcement agencies were destroyed on Friday as Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the "Online Drugs Disposal Fortnight Campaign".
Amit Shah chaired the 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi and released the 'Vision Document on Drug Control (2026–2029)' and the 'NCB Annual Report 2025'. Addressing the gathering, the Unio | |
| | | | ‘Vande Mataram Mantra for India’s reconstruction’ | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, June 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said 'Vande Mataram' is not merely a patriotic song but a "mantra for the reconstruction of India", as he paid tributes to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary while addressing a meeting on the country's anti-narcotics strategy.
At the 10th apex-level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD), Shah stated that June 26 is a significant day for the country's campaign against narcotics.
He said it also marks the birth anniversary of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, who played a key role in awakening the nation's self-confidence during British rule.
"Bankim Babu composed 'Vande Mataram'. | |
| | | | Omar, Mehbooba trade charges over backdoor appointments | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 26: A political storm erupted in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti traded sharp accusations over alleged backdoor appointments in government departments, with both leaders accusing each other of presiding over irregular recruitments during their respective tenures.
Rejecting Mehbooba Mufti's allegation that the National Conference (NC)-led government had made nearly 25,000 b | |
| | | | LG Sinha joins Ashura’s Zuljinah procession | | Pays tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 26: On the solemn occasion of Youm-e-Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today joined the Zuljinah procession at Zadibal in Srinagar.
“I pay humble tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions. Their supreme sacrifice for peace, love, and compassion remains an eternal guide to building a society rooted in equality and harmony.
Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) gave the timeless message of selfless service and compassi | |
| | | | CM Omar joins gathering | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 26: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday joined the Ashura gathering here as hundreds of Shia mourners participated in the procession on the tenth day of the Islamic month Muharram, officials said They said the chief minister joined mourners at Zadibal in downtown Srinagar on the occasion of Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram.
Abdullah distributed refreshments at a stall set up by his party, the National Conference (NC).
The chief mini | |
| | | | IGP Kashmir lauds organisers | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 26: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi on Friday said that elaborate and comprehensive arrangements were put in place for the peaceful conduct of the Ashoora procession across Kashmir.
Speaking to reporters, the IGP said that all necessary security and logistical measures were planned well in advance to facilitate the smooth observance of the religious event. He appreciated the cooperation extended by the organisers and volunteers, stati | |
| | | | Amarnath Yatra: Security agencies carry out exercises to ensure safe environment for pilgrims | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 26: Security agencies on Friday conducted extensive patrolling, area domination exercises and cordon and search operations as part of the security arrangements ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra Officials said the operations were aimed at strengthening the security grid, maintaining peace and vigilance, and ensuring a safe and secure environment for pilgrims during the forthcoming yatra that is set to begin on July 3.
As part of the exercise, police in coor | |
| | | | Let's build ‘Nasha Mukt J&K’: LG Sinha | | International Day Against Drug Abuse | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday reaffirmed the commitment to making Jammu and Kashmir drug-free, calling upon people to unite in protecting the youth from the menace of substance abuse on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
In a post on X, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor said the day serves as an opportunity to renew the collective resolve towards realizing the vision of a | |
| | | | Strategic power projects in Ladakh set for completion by September this year | | | | Early Times Report
Leh, June 26: The Union Territory of Ladakh is all set for a massive transformation in the Power Sector, with completion of three major power transmission projects, connecting strategically significant areas like Zanskar, Nubra and Siachen Base Camp, by September-end this year. The key power infrastructure projects being implemented under the Prime Minister's Development Package (PMDP), will ensure an uninterrupted power supply to Zanskar and Nubra up to Siachen Base Camp, reducing the dependence on diesel generators for electricity, and contributing to the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of carbon-neutral Ladakh. With this achievement, six out of the seven districts i | |
| | | | Operation Sheruwali enters 35th day | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 26: Operation Sheruwali has entered its 35th day and continues in the forested areas of Dorimal Forests of Gambir Mughlan Rajouri district. Security forces, including the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and other security agencies, remain actively engaged in the ongoing operation.
'Operation Sherawali' is an ongoing, large-scale counter-terrorism combing mission in the dense forest belts of the Dorimal-Gambhir Mughlan sector in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Launched in late May, the multi-agency operation aims to locate and neutralise armed infiltrators holed up in the region's rugged mountainous terrain.
A massive search and surveillance op | |
| | | | Mahesh Dixit appointed new IB Chief | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, June 26: The Centre on Thursday appointed Special Director, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Mahesh Dixit as the next Director of India's premier internal intelligence agency.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of Dixit, currently the second in command in the IB, for a period of two years.
Dixit, a 1993-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, is currently serving as Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau. He will take over from incumbent IB Director Tapan Kumar Deka, a 1988-batch IPS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre. Tapan Deka's second extend | |
| | | | CBI flags issue of pending sanctions | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 26: The CBI has flagged issues of pending sanctions required to initiate probe and chargesheet bank officials in corruption and fraud cases, saying it was affecting the investigation and prosecution.
The issue came up during a meeting between senior officers of the CBI with the secretary, Department of Financial Service, Finance Ministry, senior officers of the ministry, banks and Chief Vigilance Officers (CVO) of the banks on Thursday.
The CBI has found that in several cases the sanction to prosecute bank officials is denied by banks resulting in the case losing approval under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the trial being shift | |
| | | | All 8 accused arrested | | RAM TEMPLE DONATION ROW | |  Early Times Report
AYODHYA, (UP), June 26: Eight persons named in an FIR over the alleged embezzlement of donations received at the Ram temple in Ayodhya have been arrested, senior officials said on Friday.
The FIR, lodged at the instance of Krishna Mohan, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, follows recommendations made in the preliminary report of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government to probe the allegations.
Senior offici | |
| | | | Govt proposes one-year residual shelf life for imported drugs | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, June 26: The Union Health Ministry has published a draft notification proposing amendments to the drugs rules under which imported drugs should have a minimum residual shelf life of 12 months at the time of import.
The step would ensure that patients receive medicines with adequate usable shelf life and improve utilisation of pharmaceutical inventories across the supply chain.
The draft amendment published for public consultation vide gazette notification on June 22 proposes to revise the existing requirement of a minimum residual shelf life of more than 60 per cent for imported drugs to a minimum residual shelf life of 12 months at the time of import. | |
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