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| Nation indebted to Maharaja Ranbir Singh for his reforms: LG Sinha | | Says he didn’t merely rule J&K but bestowed new vision, restructured it, illuminated region with knowledge, adorned it with cultural abundance | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the Nation owes Maharaja Ranbir Singh a profound debt for his reforms, building vibrant culture and forging a robust and thriving Jammu Kashmir.
“Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh saw Jammu Kashmir as a living entity-not mere land, but a vibrant structure where culture breathed life and reforms channeled energy. For him, its soul resided not just in mountains and rivers, but in intellectual and spiritual values,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the unveiling ceremony of the bust of Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh Ji at the Central Sanskrit University, Jammu Kot Bhalwal and ... | |
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| Fraudsters exploit LPG shortage rumours | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 17: Taking advantage of the prevailing panic and uncertainty fuelled by rumours of a possible LPG shortage amid tensions linked to the reported conflict between Iran and the United States–Israel alliance, cyber fraudsters have begun targeting unsuspecting consumers by posing as officials updating customer records to ensure uninterrupted gas supply.
According to reports, several LPG consumers have received suspicious messages on their mobile phones claiming that their LPG payment is pending and warning that gas supply will be discontinued if the amount is not paid immediately.
In one such case, an unsuspecting customer clicked on the link attached to the ... | |
| | | | 21-day fuel stock in J&K, kerosene supply resumed: Minister Sharma | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 16: Jammu and Kashmir has sufficient stocks of fuel and essential commodities to last around 21 days, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Satish Sharma said on Monday.
He added that kerosene distribution, which was suspended after J&K was declared kerosene-free, had been temporarily resumed, with around 2.5 litres to be provided per family amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Tulip Show inauguration by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar, Sharma said the administration is closely monitoring the supply chain and will take strict action against those indulging in black-marketing.
“We have sufficient sto... | |
| | | | Exodus continues in DPAP as Gharu Ram rejoins Congress | | From Launch To Collapse | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 17: The rejoining of former minister Choudhary Gharu Ram in the Congress is being seen as another strong indication that the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), founded by veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, has nearly faded from the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.
Choudhary Gharu Ram was among the few prominent leaders who had continued to remain with the DPAP even after several senior figures and long-time loyalists of Azad — including Ghulam ... | |
| | | | SIT begins questioning of accused | | Assassination Attempt On Farooq Abdullah | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 16: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the police to probe the abortive attempt to assassinate National Conference president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has started questioning the accused, Kamal Singh Jamwal, to ascertain the circumstances leading to the incident.
Sources said that during the initial round of questioning, Kamal Singh Jamwal told investigators that he decided to shoot Abdullah while attending the same marriage function where the former Chief Minister was present. According to the accused, the attack was not pre-planned and he allegedly took the extreme step after noticing Abdullah at the venue.
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| | | | SIT begins questioning of accused | | Assassination Attempt On Farooq Abdullah | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 16: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the police to probe the abortive attempt to assassinate National Conference president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has started questioning the accused, Kamal Singh Jamwal, to ascertain the circumstances leading to the incident.
Sources said that during the initial round of questioning, Kamal Singh Jamwal told investigators that he decided to shoot Abdullah while attending the same marriage function where the former Chief Minister was present. According to the accused, the attack was not pre-planned and he allegedly took the extreme step after noticing Abdullah at the venue.
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| | | | Police remand of accused extended | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 16: In the alleged firing incident targeting National Conference president and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, Court on Monday extended the police remand of the accused till March 23, 2026, for sustained interrogation.
The accused, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, son of late Ajit Singh and a resident of Purani Mandi, Jammu, was produced before the court by a member of the Special Investigation Team (SIT). He is facing investigation in connection with FIR No. 29/2026 registered at Police Station Gangyal, Jammu, under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 3/25 of the Arms Act.
The prosecution sought further custody of the acc... | |
| | | | Anti-Corruption Court convicts Patwari in bribery trap | | ACB files chargesheet in separate land fraud case | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 16: The Anti-Corruption Bureau Jammu and Kashmir on Monday said the Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar convicted a revenue official in a bribery trap case, while a chargesheet has also been filed against another Patwari in a separate corruption case in Udhampur.
In a statement ACB, the Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar, Dr. Tasleem Arief Ganie, convicted Bashir Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Wahab Dar, resident of Arreh Mohanpora Kulgam, in a b... | |
| | | | Indian oil tanker to arrive today after sailing from attacked UAE port | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Mar 16: An Indian-flagged crude oil tanker that sailed safely from the UAE’s Fujairah port despite an attack on the terminal is scheduled to reach India on Tuesday, a senior official said, emphasizing that New Delhi is working to ensure the safe passage of remaining Indian-flagged vessels in the region.
The vessel, Jag Laadki, carrying about 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude from the UAE, and all 22 Indian seafarers onboard are reported safe, said Rajesh Kumar Sinh... | |
| | | | Red Fort Blast: Court sends 2 accused to 15-day judicial custody | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Mar 16: A Delhi court on Monday sent two Red Fort blast conspiracy accused to 15 days of judicial custody.
Special Judge Pitambar Dutt sent Zameer Ahmad Ahangar and Tufail Ahmad Bhat to jail after the completion of their five days in NIA custody.
Ahangar and Bhat, both from Jammu and Kashmir, were formally arrested by the NIA in February for their active involvement in the conspiracy related to the Delhi blast.
On February 25, they were sent to NIA custody for 10 days, after which their custodial interrogation was extended by five days on March 6.
Four days later, the NIA took their blood samples along with other exhibits before a magisterial court.
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| | | | 2 killed, 20 injured in Akhnoor accident | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 16: Two persons were killed and around 20 others injured after a speeding passenger bus traveling from Jourian to Akhnoor collided with a Scorpio vehicle and overturned near Kot Garhi village in Akhnoor area of Jammu division on Monday.
Officals saud that the accident occurred when the bus, reportedly moving at high speed, hit the Scorpio near Kot Garhi and lost control before overturning on the road.
Two people died in the accident, while around 20 passengers sustained injuries. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, officials said.
Police have taken cognisance of the incident and further investigation is underway.... | |
| | | | Dr Minu Mahajan reappointed JKBOPEE chairperson | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 16: The J&K Government has reappointed Dr. Minu Mahajan as Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination for a further period of two years.
According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department Jammu and Kashmir, the reappointment has been made under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination Act, 2002.
Notification reads, In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 4 read with Section 6 of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination Act, 2002, the Government hereby re-appoint Dr. Minu Mahajan (Rtd. Principal), as Cha... | |
| | | | CBSE warns class 10, 12 board exam evaluators | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Mar 16: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday warned Class 10 and 12 board exam evaluators of legal action for sharing confidential information on social media, officials said.
“It has come to the notice of the board that certain individuals engaged in the evaluation process of Class 10 and Class 12 examinations are posting comments, opinions and experiences on social media platforms. Many of these posts are misleading, factually incorrect and have the potential to create confusion and spread rumours among stakeholders,” said CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj.
“It has come to the notice of the board that certain individuals ... | |
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