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| ‘Officers to map, monitor fresh drug hot spots in all 20 districts’ | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 13: With Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha setting a 100‑day deadline to rid Jammu and Kashmir of the drug menace, authorities have launched an aggressive crackdown, intensifying surveillance and enforcement across the Union Territory.
According to highly placed sources, senior police officers have been directed to map and monitor drug hotspots in their jurisdictions. The focus is on dismantling these concentrated hubs of narcotics activity, which have proliferated as traffickers shift operations to evade law enforcement.
At the 14th UT‑level Narco Coordination Centre meeting last July, officials reported 220 hotspots, including 20 newly flagged areas. Since then, the number has grown as the drug mafia adapts.
Authorities say 33 hotspots have already been dismantled, resulting in 413 arrests, but traffickers continue to relocate their networks.
Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police have now been tasked with keeping constant watc... | |
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| One month after NSA revocation, Sonam Wangchuk seeks fresh dialogue date | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 13: Climate activist and Ladakh leader Sonam Wangchuk on Monday called on the Union Government to break the prolonged silence over stalled negotiations, urging it to announce a date for the next round of talks between Ladakh's agitation groups and the High-Powered Committee (HPC) of the Ministry of Home Affairs — exactly one month after the unconditional revocation of his detention under the National Security Act (NSA).
Taking to social media under the evocative heading "Hanging Between Trust & Mistrust – Ladakh Awaits Dialogue," Wangchuk expressed growing concern over the absence of any forward movement in the dialogue process, even as uncertainty continue... | |
| | | | NIA Court rejects bail plea of former DySP | | Terror Conspiracy Case | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 13: In a significant order in the high-profile NIA case linked to alleged terror conspiracy, the Court of Special Judge NIA Cases, Jammu, Prem Sagar declined bail to former J&K Police officer Devinder Singh, observing that there was a specific statutory bar under Section 43-D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and that the material available on record indicated his alleged involvement in the conspiracy.
The order was passed by Special Judge Prem Sagar in the case titled National Investigating Agency vs Syed Naveed Mushtaq & Ors. Counsel appearing in the matter were Adv. S K Rao for the applicant and SPP Adv. K.S. Pathania for the NIA.
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| | | | Vaibhav Kohli appointed as J&K Excise Commissioner | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 13: In a minor administrative reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday appointed Vaibhav Kohli as the new Excise Commissioner and also shifted two officers to the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat.
M Raju, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), issued the order on the transfers and postings on the directions of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
According to the order, Vaibhav Kohli, who was Special Secretary in the Lieuten... | |
| | | | GOC Mukherjee warns of ‘befitting response’ to any enemy hostility on J&K borders | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri/Jammu, Apr 13: Army troops are on high alert in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri and Poonch districts and are fully prepared to deliver a befitting response to any hostile act by the enemy, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Ace of Spades Division, Maj Gen Kaushik Mukherji said on Monday.
Addressing a well-attended gathering at the ‘Rajouri Day’ event in the border district, he lauded the role of the local populace and said they will continue to work together in coordination to foil the nefarious designs of the enemy.
‘Rajouri Day’ is being celebrated on April 13 every year to commemorate the bravery and valour of the soldiers who laid down their lives for the li... | |
| | | | CM extends Baisakhi greetings | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended warm greetings to the people on the joyous occasion of Baisakhi, highlighting the festival’s cultural and spiritual significance.
In his message, the Chief Minister said that Baisakhi marks the harvest season and symbolizes prosperity, hope and new beginnings. He noted that the festival reflects the rich cultural diversity and communal harmony of Jammu and Kashmir, where people of different faiths celebrate each other’s traditions with mutual respect and enthusiasm.
The Chief Minister emphasized that such occasions strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and reinforce the values of unity and inclusiveness in s... | |
| | | | Man, woman found dead | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 13: A man and a woman were found dead under mysterious circumstances on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag, officials said.
The bodies were recovered from a house in Kamad in the Dialgam area. The deceased persons appear to be non-locals, they said.
A forensic team has been rushed to the spot for evidence, the officials said, adding that further details were awaited.... | |
| | | | Search operation launched in Kathua | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 13: Security forces on Monday launched a search operation in several border areas of Rajbagh and Ramkote in Kathua district following information about suspicious movement of suspected terrorists, officials said.
The suspicious movement of two armed persons, also carrying heavy backpacks, was reported from Soffain village towards Ambanall forest side in Rajbagh area this morning, the officials said.
They said police assisted by Army and CRPF started a search and cordon operation immediately after getting the information, which was continuing when last reports were received, but there was no trace of the suspected terrorists, the officials said.
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| | | | Tulip Garden to close this week | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 13: The Directorate of Floriculture, Gardens & Parks Kashmir on Monday announced that the Tulip Garden Srinagar, opened to visitors on March 16 for the Tulip Show-2026, will be closed for the general public from the evening of April 16.
According to an official notice issued by the department, the decision has been taken following recommendations of the Tulip Committee communicated vide letter No. FO/NMBG/GS-15/120 dated April 13, 2025.
The department said the garden will remain closed for visitors after the specified date, marking the conclusion of this year’s tulip show.... | |
| | | | Rusted mortar shell found | | | | Early Times Report
MENDHAR/JAMMU, Apr 13: An old rusted mortar shell was found in a forward village in Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Monday, officials said.
The mortar shell was noticed by villagers in an open field near Sandote in Balakote area of Mendhar, they said.
The officials said the Army’s Bomb Disposal Squad was summoned and later the mortar shell was safely destroyed in a controlled explosion.... | |
| | | | 2 brothers feared drowned | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 13: Two brothers are feared drowned in the Jhelum river in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.
The incident took place when Majid Bashir (30) and Shahid Bashir (28) were bathing their sheep and slipped at Padshahibagh area of Bijbehara, they said.
Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the brothers slipped while the other drowned while trying to save him.
A search has been launched to trace their bodies.... | |
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