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| Follow teachings of Sant Kabir, show equal respect for all faiths: LG Sinha | | | 
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended a commemoration event on Sant Kabir Das at Bishnah, Jammu.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor paid homage to Sant Kabir and highlighted his profound societal impact.
“Kabir was an enlightened spiritual master, who had stressed on the idea of the co-existence of faiths - Sarva Dharma Sambhava- and dedicated his life to spread the message of unity, brotherhood and social harmony.
Kabir is epitome of humanity. Kabir is a unique mystic of saints’ tradition. Kabir embodies purity of heart. Kabir showers unparalleled bliss and total experience of awareness. Kabir is the fragrance of our eternal value... | |
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| LG lays foundation of auditorium for GHSS in Samba | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, June 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of an Auditorium and upgradation work for Government Higher Secondary School in Gurha Slathia, Samba.
Funds for the new Auditorium having capacity of 500 persons and upgradation of Government Higher Secondary School have been arranged through Charity after Local representatives and youth had raised this demand during Lieutenant Governor’s previous visit to Gurha Slathia in February 2025.
“When I ... | |
| | | | No power can undo Aug 5, 2019 changes: LG Sinha | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 15: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bold leadership, crediting him for ending decades of discrimination in Jammu and Kashmir by scrapping Article 370.
Addressing a commemoration event on Sant Kabir Das here, LG Sinha referred to the monumental changes ushered in post-August 5, 2019, when Article 370 was abrogated, and J&K’s special status was revoked. “The historic decision not only integrated Jammu and Kashmir fully into the Indian Union but also put an end to systemic discrimination that had long plagued the region,” he said.
“There was a lot of discrimination within the society in Jam... | |
| | | | Cong mulls pressure tactics after lone AAP MLA withdraws support from NC-led Govt | | |  Sandeep Bhat
Jammu, June 15: The Congress party is reportedly re-evaluating its position in the National Conference-led government in Jammu and Kashmir, following the withdrawal of support by the lone Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA, Mehraj Malik. Sources within the party suggest that the Congress leadership is increasingly dissatisfied with the National Conference for not honoring the spirit of the post-poll alliance between the two parties.
The Congress, which extended support to the NC in for... | |
| | | | Army honours Kargil war hero’s family | | ‘Ghar-Ghar Shaurya Samman’ | | 
Chandigarh, June 15:
The Indian Army on Sunday paid tribute to the martyrdom of Lance Naik Krishna Kumar, a brave soldier of the 17th Jat Regiment, who laid down his life during the Kargil war.
Under the ‘Ghar-Ghar Shaurya Samman’ initiative, the army presented his family with a certificate of honour and memento at their residence in Tarkanwali village in Haryana’s Sirsa district.
A team of army representatives, comprising Havildar Kamlesh Bishroi and soldier Sunil, visited the martyr... | |
| | | | Senior IPS Officer Chandra Sekhar appointed in Cabinet Secretariat | | |  New Delhi, June 15:
Senior IPS officer R A Chandra Sekhar has been appointed as Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat, according to a personnel ministry order. Sekhar, a 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Kerala cadre, is currently serving as special director in the Intelligence Bureau. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved Sekhar’s appointment as Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat, with effect from the date of assumption of charg... | |
| | | | 2 months after terror attack, normalcy returning to Pahalgam | | |  Early Times Report
Pahalgam, June 15: Nearly two months after the deadly terror attack here left 26 persons dead, the tourism trade in this south Kashmir resort is limping back to normalcy as locals and a “trickle” from Punjab have started visiting the valley of shepherds after the Eid holidays.
A significant number of Kashmiris from other parts of the valley made their way to Pahalgam on the third day of the Eid, much to the delight of people associated with the tourist trade in this reso... | |
| | | | Army foils infiltration bid in Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 15: Alert troops of the Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Sunday, while searches are underway after suspicious movement was detected on the LoC in Poonch district.
Officials said that alert troops noticed some suspicious movement on the LoC in the Baratgala area of the Keri sector in Rajouri district.
“After noticing suspicious movement along the LoC, alert troops fired shots at suspected intruders. The intruders were forced to withdraw back into the Pakistani side of the LoC. Subsequently, searches have been started to sanitise the area along the LoC,” officials said.
In another a... | |
| | | | Identities of 31 victims ascertained through DNA tests | | Ahmedabad Plane Crash | |  Ahmedabad, June 15:
Authorities have so far identified 31 victims of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad through DNA testing and 12 families have claimed the mortal remains so far, an official said on Sunday.
The process of DNA matching of former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani was also underway, Dr Rajnish Patel, professor of surgery at the government-run B J Medical College here said.
As many as 230 teams were formed to coordinate with the victims’ families, officials earlier sa... | |
| | | | Chopper crash near Kedarnath shrine leaves 7 dead | | | | Rudraprayag (U’Khand), June 15:
Seven people were killed as a helicopter carrying them from the Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand crashed early Sunday in the forests of Gaurikund amid poor visibility.
The Bell 407 helicopter operated by private firm Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd crashed between Gaurikund and Trijuginarayan in Kedarghati and caught fire, killing all on board Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar told PTI that zero visibility caused by bad weather apparently led to the crash.
The Civil Aviation Ministry said the accident will be investigated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
“There were 5 passengers, one infant and one crew ... | |
| | | | Anti-terror raids in Poonch | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 15: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday conducted anti-terror raids at multiple places in the border district of Poonch, officials said.
The raids were conducted at eight locations in Soujian and adjoining areas, the officials said.
They said police launched the simultaneous raids as part of a crackdown to dismantle terror infrastructure and thwart attempts by Pakistan-based terrorists to use their contacts for motivating gullible youth to carry out subversive activities.
Earlier this month, police conducted similar raids at over five dozen places in the border district against Over Ground Workers (OGWs). ... | |
| | | | Man held for offering bribe to cop | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 15: A man in Kupwara district was on Sunday arrested for allegedly trying to bribe a police officer, police said.
Talib Peer, a resident of Lolab, approached the SHO of Lalpora police station and offered bribe in exchange for the unlawful release of a seized JCB vehicle. Following this, he was arrested, a police spokesperson said.
According to the spokesperson, the JCB was intercepted during routine patrolling and area domination exercises. Upon inspection, it was found to be operating without valid documents and the driver was without a license.
Consequently, the vehicle was challaned and taken into custody as per the law, he said
A case under S... | |
| | | | 10 injured in Bijbhera accident | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 15: At least ten people were injured when a Taveera vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident near the NHW Fruit Mandi in Jalblipora area of Bijbhera in Anantnag district on Sunday. The vehicle, bearing registration number JK14B-9328, hit a road divider near the National Highway Fruit Mandi, resulting in injuries to all ten passengers on board.
“The injured were immediately shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Bijbhera. Seven among them were later referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for specialised treatment, while the remaining three were discharged after receiving first aid. The injured have been identified as Sanjay Ku... | |
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