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| After eliminating 7 terrorists, security forces target JeM’s OGW network in Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 25: After eliminating seven dreaded terrorists during a 326-day-long operation in the rugged higher reaches of Kishtwar district, security agencies have shifted focus to dismantling the support system that sustained them, identifying local over-ground workers (OGWs) and facilitators who allegedly provided shelter, supplies, and logistical backing to the Jaish-e-Mohammed network.
The prolonged counter-terror operation, which culminated in the neutralisation of the so-called “Israel group” of JeM terrorists , has exposed what officials describe as a deeply entrenched sleeper and support network in parts of the Jammu region.
Investigators have prepared a comprehensive action plan to tighten the noose around OGWs across the province, on the lines of similar crackdowns carried out in Kashmir.
Officials said the strength of the local terror support structure became evident during Operation Trashi. On January 19, security forces busted a hideout at an alt... | |
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| Vande Bharat Jmu-Sgr extension put on hold | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 25: In a dramatic late-night development, the Railway Board on Tuesday put on hold the proposed extension of the Vande Bharat Express from Srinagar to Jammu—just hours after Northern Railways had announced that the service would commence from March 1.
Confirming the decision, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal said, “Due to some unavoidable circumstances, the notification programme for the extension of Vande Bharat from March 1 has been put on hold by the Railway Board till further advice.” He added that additional details would be shared as soon as they are received and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers.
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| | | | Vice-Prez arrives in Srinagar on his maiden visit | | LG Sinha, CM Omar receive him at airport; will attend 21st KU convocation as chief Guest | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 25: Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday evening on his maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir, marking his first official engagement in the Union Territory since assuming office.
According to the details the Vice-President was received at Srinagar Airport by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdulah and other senior officials.
“Delighted to welcome Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Shri C P Radhakrishnan Ji at the ... | |
| | | | Undertake modern tactics to neutralize Pak terrorists: DGP Prabhat tells officers | | Reviews Budgam security scenario; calls for dismantling overall separatist, terror ecosystem | |  Early Times Report
BUDGAM, Feb 25: Director General of Police, J&K, Nalin Prabhat today chaired a comprehensive security review meeting in Budgam to assess the prevailing security scenario and operational preparedness of the district Police.
The meeting was attended by S.J.M. Geelani, Special DGP Coordination; IGP Kashmir Zone V.K. Birdi, DIG Central Kashmir Range Rajeev Pandey; SSP Budgam Nikhil Borkar, besides Additional SP Budgam, all SDPOs, DySsP SOG, SHOs, DOs, and other senior office... | |
| | | | NHAI sets Mar 2027 deadline for completion of Delhi-Katra expressway | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 25: The Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, the fifth major expressway being developed in the country, is set for completion by March 2027, a senior official of the National Highways Authority of India said on Wednesday.
The construction of the National Expressway 5 (NE5), which began in April 2021, had significantly slowed last year due to Operation Sindoor as well as heavy rains and floods across northern states. Once completed, the project is expected to considerably enhance regional connectivity, promote religious tourism and facilitate faster mobility for the armed forces, the official said.
The expressway will reduce the distance from Delhi to Katra fro... | |
| | | | NIA arrests 2 more terror operatives from Kashmir; 11 held so far | | Red Fort Blast | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Feb 25: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended two more terror operatives involved in the Delhi Red Fort bomb blast conspiracy, taking the total number of arrests in the case to eleven.
In a statement a NIA spokesman said: “The duo, identified as Zameer Ahmad Ahangar of Ganderbal (J&K) and Tufail Ahmad Bhat of Srinagar (J&K), were formally arrested by NIA for their active involvement in the conspiracy related to the Delhi blast. The duo had supplied the weapons to the prime accused in the Delhi blast case, investigations by NIA have revealed.”
Pertinently, eleven persons were killed and several injured in the blast that shook the national ... | |
| | | | No order issued on TET: Sakina Itoo | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 25: Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday clarified that no fresh government order has been issued regarding the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) in Jammu and Kashmir and said there is no immediate requirement to enforce it in the Union Territory.
Speaking to reporters, Minister Itoo said that although the Hon’ble Supreme Court had earlier directed that teachers across states and Union Territories must qualify the TET, the J&K government is closely exam... | |
| | | | J&K Police unveil ‘Snow Leopard’ squad | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday unveiled its newly formed elite “Snow Leopard” squad, a specialized high-altitude unit created to strengthen security and carryout anti-terror operations in mountainous and snow bound regions across the Union Territory.
According to the details the squad has been deployed for the first time during the ongoing Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg, where it is responsible for securing athletes, officials and visitors at elevations reaching nearly 14,000 feet.
A top Police official said that the deployment marks the operational debut of the unit, designed specifically for mountain security operations and extrem... | |
| | | | Army busts terror hideout | | | | Early Times Report
MENDHAR/JAMMU, Feb 25: Security forces on Wednesday unearthed a terrorist hideout in a forward village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district and recovered a cache of arms, including two ready-to-use improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and a pistol, officials said.
The recovery was made during a joint cordon and search operation launched by the Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the local police at Salani Kasblari village in the Mendhar sector.
The items, which included two grenades and 24 pistol rounds, were found hidden inside a cave.
In a post on X,the Army’s White Knight Corps said, “Based on synergised intelligence inputs from own sources and poli... | |
| | | | High Court declares Mar 4 holiday | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 25: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (JK&L) has declared that the holiday on account of Holi will now be observed on March 4, 2026 (Wednesday) instead of March 3, 2026 (Tuesday) in the Jammu Wing of the High Court.... | |
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