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| Don’t take law into your own hands: Omar appeals to protestors | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday condemned the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and called for calm across the Kashmir Valley, even as he acknowledged that anti-social elements were exploiting the charged atmosphere to pursue "nefarious designs."
Addressing the public amid a wave of protests that have swept the Valley since Khamenei's death, Abdullah urged citizens to channel their grief and anger through lawful, peaceful means — and warned against allowing the situation to spiral into disorder.
"Some elements are trying to spoil the atmosphere, and reports of incidents are coming in from certain places," the Chief Minis... | |
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| PM Modi speaks to Sultan of Oman, Crown Prince of Kuwait | | West Asia Conflict | | 
Early Times Report
New Delhi, Mar 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, and expressed concern over attacks on their countries during the ongoing conflict in West Asia, officials said.
In his telephonic conversations, Modi also discussed with the two leaders the welfare and security of the Indian community residing there.
“The prime minister spoke to two importa... | |
| | | | SC fastens liability of paying penalty on employer | | Delay in depositing compensation | | 
Early Times Report
New Delhi, Mar 3: The Supreme Court has fastened the liability to pay penalty on an employer for a delay in depositing the compensation amount under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, saying the law is a “social welfare statute” for redressing employees’ grievances.
A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale said in a catena of judgments, the apex court has stressed the “liberal and purposive interpretation” of the Act in favour of the employees being a socia... | |
| | | | Traffic Police Jammu issues strict advisory | | Holi Celebrations | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 3: In view of the upcoming Holi festival to be celebrated on March 04, 2026, the Traffic Police City Jammu has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety across the city.
Highlighting that Holi symbolizes brotherhood, harmony, and the triumph of good over evil, the Traffic Police has urged citizens to celebrate the festival with responsibility and discipline. Keeping in mind the anticipated rush and public gath... | |
| | | | Over 17 lakh kanals of state land encroached in J&K | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 3: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded encroachment of over 17 lakh kanals of state land, with corresponding entries expunged from revenue records, while more than 75,000 kanals have been transferred to various government departments and agencies since 2019, according to official data.
“There are 1,00,06,163.9 kanals of total state land in Jammu and Kashmir, of which 17,27,246.5 kanals of state land is under encroachment,” the data revealed.
The government shared division-wise details of state, government and JDA land under encroachment, the steps taken for retrieval and regularisation, and land allotted to institutions and government departments, including cen... | |
| | | | Northern Army Commander reviews evolving security situation in Kashmir | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 3: Army’s Northern Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma reviewed evolving security situation in Kashmir on Tuesday.
According to the details the Northern Army Commander chaired a high level meeting in Srinagar. “He engaged with formation commanders and representatives of sister agencies to deliberate on the prevailing security situation,” said an official.
Lieutenant General Sharma reiterated that the Northern Command remains resolute in its commitme... | |
| | | | J&K Ranji heroes reach Jammu, get grand welcome | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 3: Days after scripting history with their maiden triumph in the Ranji Trophy, the Jammu & Kashmir cricket team received a rousing reception on their arrival in Jammu on Tuesday, as jubilant fans thronged the airport and lined city streets to celebrate the landmark achievement.
The players were greeted with flower garlands, drum beats and traditional dances as supporters waved banners and chanted slogans in praise of the team. The celebratory scenes outside the airport soon turned into a procession, with fans escorting the victorious squad through various parts of the city amid tight security arrangements. The historic victory marked a watershed moment for... | |
| | | | ‘India has enough oil stock in place for 6-8 weeks’ | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Mar 3: India holds sufficient crude and fuel inventories to meet domestic demand for petrol, diesel, and other fuels for six to eight weeks, top government sources said, cushioning the country against any short-term supply disruption amid escalating military conflict in West Asia. About half of India’s crude and LPG imports transit the Strait of Hormuz – the key energy chokepoint that has seen disruptions following US and Israeli attacks on Iranian government, military and nuclear facilities. Iran warned shipping away from the strait, and insurers withdrew coverage, effectively halting tanker movements.
A top oil ministry official, who wished not to be na... | |
| | | | NIA seeks China’s assistance to trace GoPro Camera used in Pahalgam terror attack | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Mar 3: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sought China’s judicial assistance to trace a GoPro Hero 12 Black camera linked to the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 tourists. The camera is considered crucial in establishing pre-attack reconnaissance, movement patterns and operational preparations of the terror module in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, as it was supplied to China-based AE Group International Limited more than ... | |
| | | | Aeroplane-shaped balloon found | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 3: Police on Tuesday recovered an aeroplane-shaped balloon marked ‘PIA’ in Rajouri district, officials said.
A red and white aeroplane-shaped balloon bearing the text ‘PIA’ with Urdu was found in Sarhoti village under the Dharamsal Police Station, they said.
Locals alerted authorities after spotting the object.
Cops from Police Post Teryath reached the site, secured the balloon, and seized it, they added. Earlier, on February 23, two balloons with a Pakistani Rs 5,000 currency note and a US dollar attached were recovered from Gunara village in the Akhnoor sector near Jammu.... | |
| | | | CRPF personnel suffers gunshot injury | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri/Jammu, Mar 3: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was hospitalised after he sustained a gunshot injury under suspected circumstances at a camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Tuesday, according to sources.
The incident allegedly occurred at a CRPF camp in the Tandwal area near Rajouri.
The sources mentioned that the jawan sustained a gunshot injury and was immediately moved to the Government Medical College (GMC) Associated Hospital, Rajouri, where he is currently undergoing treatment.
Police have taken cognisance of the incident and initiated necessary legal proceedings to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the firing, sources a... | |
| | | | Kashmir: Schools, colleges to remain closed | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 3: Sakina Itoo on Tuesday announced that all schools and colleges across the Kashmir Division will remain closed till March 7, 2026.
The announcement was made through her official post on X, where she stated, “All schools and colleges of Kashmir Division to remain closed till 7th of March 2026.”
The decision comes amid the prevailing situation, with authorities taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.
Officials said further updates regarding the reopening of educational institutions will be communicated in due course. Students, parents, and faculty members have been advised to stay in touch with official... | |
| | | | 80 int’l flights cancelled at Delhi Airport | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Mar 3: As many as 80 international flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Tuesday morning due to operational disruptions for airlines amid the escalating Middle East conflict.
Some airlines, including Emirates, have partially started operations to and from the Middle East.
An official said 36 departures and 44 arrivals were cancelled at the Delhi airport.
Meanwhile, an Emirates flight EK513 enroute to Dubai returned to the national capital due to airspace restrictions, as per information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.
The official said on Tuesday morning, an Emirates flight EK512 from Dubai landed at the Delhi airport.
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