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| Remove bottlenecks to ensure Budget benefits reach people on time: CM Omar tells officers | | Reviews status of implementation of announcements, directs time-bound achievement of targets | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 5: As a follow-up to the Budget Announcements for implementation during 2026–27, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to fast-track implementation of key Budget initiatives, with a focus on timely delivery of welfare measures for the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Rana, Javid Dar and Satish Sharma; Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Additional Chief Secretary to CM Dheeraj Gupta, Additional Chief Secretaries of Jal Shakti,, Public Works and Finance, besides... | |
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| Every family broken by addiction widens cracks in society: LG Sinha | | Joins mega padyatra in Budgam, pledges sweeping action against drug smugglers | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 5: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha joined a large people's movement in Budgam today as part of drug-free J&K campaign and assured the citizens that every arm of administration would act with resolve and unity to confront the issue and ensure that the threat is effectively eliminated.
The Lieutenant Governor appealed to every family, social organization, spiritual and political leaders in Budgam to intensify drug-free J&K campaign across the district an... | |
| | | | Congress high command likely to conduct reshuffle in J&K unit | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 5: The Indian National Congress in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness a reshuffle in its organisational structure following the conclusion of Assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory, party sources indicated.
The move comes amid a sustained campaign by dissident leaders against the incumbent Pradesh Congress Committee headed by Tariq Hamid Karra. According to sources, the party high command had earlier planned a reorganisation to address i... | |
| | | | Mughal Road car accident: 2 bodies recovered | | |  Early Times Report
Poonch, May 5: District Police Poonch on Tuesday recovered two bodies from a nallah near Chhattapani after a search and rescue operation was launched to trace out the missing vehicle along Mughal Road.
Police officials said that four individuals travelling in a vehicle were reported missing yesterday while en-route on the Mughal Road. Acting swiftly on the information, District Police Poonch launched a large-scale search and rescue operation in the area.
During the cou... | |
| | | | Last-seen theory demolished, recovery doubtful: HC upholds acquittal in Udhampur murder case | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 5: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed the State’s acquittal appeal in a 2014 murder case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the chain of circumstantial evidence against the accused.
A Division Bench comprising Justice Sindhu Sharma and Justice Shahzad Azeem upheld the judgment dated April 30, 2016 passed by the Principal Sessions Judge, Udhampur, whereby accused Rakesh Singh, son of Kartar Singh, resident of Assi Phalata, Dis... | |
| | | | EOW Kashmir cracks health educator recruitment scam; accused arrested | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 5: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has intensified its crackdown on recruitment fraud by conducting searches in connection with FIR No. 19/2017 registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471 RPC of Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir (now EOW Kashmir), and arresting a habitual offender involved in the case.
The arrested accused has been identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Mir, a Senior Assistant in the Health Department and a resident of Tankipora Shaheed Gunj, Srinagar. He has been taken into custody for his alleged involvement in the health educator recruitment scam.
The case originated following a communication from the... | |
| | | | Rs 1.20 cr property of notorious drug peddler attached in Srinagar | | Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 5: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Srinagar Police on Tuesday attached immovable property worth approximately Rs 1.20 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler as part of the ongoing 100 Days Campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan. Acting under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, Police Station Nowhatta carried out the attachment in connection with FIR No. 61/2019 registered under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act.
The attached assets include a fully renovated three-storey residential house, a separate single-storey concrete kitchen block equipped with three washrooms, and land measuring 09 marlas.
The property belongs to Nisar... | |
| | | | Anantnag Police attach property worth Rs 85 lakhs | | | | Early Times Report
Anantnag, May 5: Continuing its intensified campaign against drug trafficking and the narcotics ecosystem, Anantnag Police has dealt a significant blow to the drug mafia by attaching immovable property worth approximately ₹85 lakhs under the provisions of the NDPS Act.
Acting under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act, Police Station Srigufwara attached a single-storeyed residential house belonging to Imtiyaz Ahmad Ganie, son of Lassi Ganie, a resident of Shalgam, Srigufwara. The property has been identified as proceeds acquired through illicit drug trafficking.
The accused is involved in FIR No. 72/2022 registered at Police Station Srigufwara under relevant sections of t... | |
| | | | Woman drug peddler arrested | | | | Early Times Report
ANANTNAG, May 5: As government intensify crackdown on drug trafficking under ‘Nasha Mukhtsar J&K Abhiyan’ across the UT, Anantnag Police apprehended a notorious woman drug peddler involved in multiple narcotics cases and seized contraband substances from her possession, officials said on Tuesday.
A police spokesperson said in a statement that a police party of Police Post Dialgam had established a routine naka checking point at Laalan Bypass. During checking, one lady was noticed approaching from Bondialgam towards Laalan.
On observing the police party, she attempted to flee from the spot, arousing suspicion. However, the alert naka party acted swiftly and tactfull... | |
| | | | India among world’s most spam-affected nations: Truecaller Report | | | 
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BANGALORE, May 5 May 5: India ranks as the fifth most spammed country in the world, according to the latest data released by Truecaller. Indonesia tops the list, followed by Chile, Vietnam, and Brazil.
The insights are based on anonymized and aggregated data from Truecaller, which has over 500 million users globally. In 2025 alone, the platform identified more than 68 billion spam and fraud calls worldwide.
India also features prominently in regional rankings, record... | |
| | | | GOC White Knight Corps reviews security in Udhampur | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 5: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps Lieutenant General P K Mishra accompanied by GOC Counter-Insurgency Force (CIF) Delta Major General A P S Bal today visited general area of Basantgarh in Udhampur district to assess the current security dynamics and ongoing operational preparedness.
The Army commander was apprised of the existing security layout, force disposition, surveillance mechanisms and contingency responses, with focused disc... | |
| | | | New Govts should work for everyone’s progress: Dr Farooq | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 5: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday expressed hope that the new governments will discharge their duties keeping in mind that the country belongs to all irrespective of religion and language.
Speaking to reporters at Chrar-e-Shareef in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district, Abdullah said the new governments should work for everyone’s progress. When asked about the poll results, he said, “What can my reaction be? The decision of the p... | |
| | | | CM condoles demise of Director Finance’s son | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep sorrow over the untimely demise of Amaan Zahoor, son of Zahoor Ahmad Wani, Director Finance.
In his condolence message, the Chief Minister conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for strength and fortitude to them in this hour of grief.
He also prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
Amaan Zahoor Wani, 25, son of Director Finance Zahoor Ahmad Wani, passed away in Delhi on Monday following a sudden and massive cardiac arrest. ... | |
| | | | Somesh Kumar takes charge | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: Somesh Kumar has taken charge as Additional Director General North of the Military Engineer Services in Jammu.
An officer of the Indian Defence Service of Engineers, he brings extensive experience in handling key engineering assignments within the organization.... | |
| | | | APR deadline extended | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has extended the deadline for submission of self-appraisal reports for the Annual Performance Report (APR) for the assessment year 2025-26 in respect of gazetted officers, excluding IAS, IPS, IFS and JKAS officers.
As per an order issued by the General Administration Department, the last date for filing self-appraisal on the SPARROW portal has been extended from April 30, 2026 to May 15, 2026. ... | |
| | | | APR deadline extended | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has extended the deadline for submission of self-appraisal reports for the Annual Performance Report (APR) for the assessment year 2025-26 in respect of gazetted officers, excluding IAS, IPS, IFS and JKAS officers.
As per an order issued by the General Administration Department, the last date for filing self-appraisal on the SPARROW portal has been extended from April 30, 2026 to May 15, 2026. ... | |
| | | | APR deadline extended | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has extended the deadline for submission of self-appraisal reports for the Annual Performance Report (APR) for the assessment year 2025-26 in respect of gazetted officers, excluding IAS, IPS, IFS and JKAS officers.
As per an order issued by the General Administration Department, the last date for filing self-appraisal on the SPARROW portal has been extended from April 30, 2026 to May 15, 2026. ... | |
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