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| Youth hold key to prosperity, cultural values and innovation: LG Sinha | | Lauds J&K’s ‘Yuva Shakti’ asks them to be catalyst for change | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 30: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today attended the valedictory function of 'Viksit Bharat Ke Rang-Kala Ke Sang' at Jammu. During the program, the Lieutenant Governor addressed the school and college students. The vibrant art workshop was organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) and Divisional Administration Jammu.
The Lieutenant Governor began his address by applauding Yuva Shakti of Jammu Kashmir and asked them to be a catalyst for change. He said the event is unique and special and provides opportunity to youth to imagine and paint Viksit Bharat of their dreams.
"The responsibility of creating a developed India not only on canvas but in reality, too is in their hands," the Lieutenant Governor said.
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| LG pays obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid obeisance at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in the Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district and prayed for peace and prosperity in the Union Territory
The pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in the Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district is going on smoothly, with more than 1.35 lakh devotees having paid obeisance at the temple during this Navratri.
“Heartfelt greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Maha Ashtami. Offered prayers at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi temple today for the happiness, peace, prosperity, and good health of all citizens,” Lieuten... | |
| | | | LG salutes self-less service, supreme sacrifice of J&K Police brave hearts | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 30: "Those who speak the language of separatists and terrorists insult the sacrifices of our martyrs and hurt their soul and strictest possible action as per law of the land will be taken against such elements," Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday.
He said the land of UT of Jammu Kashmir is saturated with blood and sacrifice of J&K Police, Army, CAPFs martyrs for the nation's integrity and if anyone disrespects the sovereignty of India and the memories of police martyrs, he will not be spared. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the Closing Ceremony of 20th J&K Police Martyr's Memorial Football Tournament.
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| | | | Irony! In 2009 Pak PM rewarded 2009 World Cup heroes with Rs 25 lakh cheques each, instruments awaiting clearance till date | | | | SANJAY PANDITA
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 30: As cricket fans continue to debate India’s emphatic triumph in the just-concluded Asia Cup, a resurfaced video of former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has added an ironic twist to the conversation—exposing how Pakistan’s 2009 T20 World Cup-winning team was rewarded with cheques that bounced.
In the now-viral clip from a 2023 podcast with YouTuber Nadir Ali, Ajmal recalled how then-Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani handed each victorious player a celebratory cheque of Rs 25 lakh after the historic T20 win. But the pride quickly turned into humiliation.
“We were given the cheques but they bounced,” Ajmal said flatly, adding that he was stu... | |
| | | | Will resign won’t ally with BJP for statehood restoration: CM Omar | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 30: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said he would rather resign than enter into an alliance with the BJP to hasten statehood for the Union Territory.
Speaking at an event in Achabal area of Anantnag district, Abdullah said he was not ready to make any political compromise for statehood. “If you (people) are ready, then tell me, because I am not ready to make that trade. If it is needed to include the BJP in the government, then accept my resignation. Make any MLA here the chief minister and form the government with the BJP, I am not ready for that,” he said.
Abdullah said had he included the BJP in the government, the statehoo... | |
| | | | Curfew relaxed for 7 hours in Leh | | | | SANDEEP BHAT
Early Times Report
Leh, Sept 30: Curfew was relaxed for seven hours from 10 AM on Tuesday in the violence-hit Leh town in the Union Territory of Ladakh, allowing markets to gradually reopen and providing relief to the people who were reeling under week-long curbs, officials said.
Earlier, restrictions were eased for two hours from 4 PM on Monday, shortly after completion of the last rites of four people — including a retired Army personnel — who lost their lives in the widespread clashes between protesters and law enforcement agencies on September 24.
“Barring the violence last Wednesday, there was no untoward incident reported from anywhere. Police and paramilitary force... | |
| | | | ‘Ladakh DGP’s video fake, digitally altered’ | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 30: A viral video, in which Ladakh Director General of Police S D Singh is seen claiming that activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on directions of the Defence Minister, is deep fake, the Press Information Bureau said on Tuesday
It said the DGP has made no such statement.
“A digitally altered video of Ladakh DGP Dr S D Singh is circulating on social media, in which he is shown making claims that Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on directions of the Defence Minist... | |
| | | | MHA orders suspension of mobile internet in Leh till Oct 3 | | | | New Delhi/Leh, Sept 30:
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday ordered a complete suspension of mobile internet and public Wi-Fi services in Ladakh’s Leh district from September 29 evening till October 3, citing public safety and security concerns.
According to an official order issued by the MHA through Joint Secretary (Cyber & Information Security), mobile data services including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G, as well as public Wi-Fi networks, have been shut down from 18:00 hrs on September 29 to 18:00 hrs on October 3, 2025.
The suspension has been enforced under provisions of the Telecommunication Act, 2023 and Telecommunications (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024, stating that ... | |
| | | | Doctor arrested on charges of molesting pregnant woman in Banihal | | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Banihal, Sept 30: In a shocking incident, Ramban Police have arrested a doctor posted at Government Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Banihal on charges of molesting a pregnant woman during a routine medical checkup.
According to police, at about 4:30 pm today, a written complaint was lodged by a woman (name withheld) of Banihal. “In her complaint, she stated that while undergoing a routine pregnancy checkup in a hospital, the on-duty doctor allegedly molested her and touched her in an indecent manner,” policer said, adding, “Acting swiftly on the complaint, Banihal Police registered FIR No. 105/2025 under Section 74 BNS at Police Station Banihal. The accused ... | |
| | | | MeT predicts season’s first snowfall in Kashmir from Oct 5 | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 30: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted season’s first snowfall over the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir during October 5 and 6, while predicting a significant fall in day temperatures during this period.
As per the forecast, the weather will generally remain dry across J&K till October 4, with the possibility of light rain, thunder and gusty winds towards the late evening or night of October 4.
From October 5 to 7, the MeT said, the weather will turn generally cloudy with intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places, along with snowfall over the higher reaches of north, central and south Kashmir, Che... | |
| | | | Fake passport scam: After 24 years, Court discharges accused | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 30: In a significant order, the Court of Principal Sessions Judge, Jammu, presided over by Shri Y.P. Bourney, has discharged Ravi Chandran alias Ravi S/o Shrinawas in a long-pending fake passport and fake stamp case registered in 2001.
The case (FIR No. 4/2001 of Police Station JIC Jammu) was filed under Sections 420, 466, 473, 120-B RPC and Section 12 of the Passport Act against several accused, including Farooq Ahmed Sheikh, Habib Ullah Malik, Gh. Ahmad Mir, Mohd. Ayub Haji, and Ravi Chandran.
According to the prosecution, the accused were alleged to have prepared fake rubber stamps bearing the inscriptions “Govt. of India” and “Bharat Sarkar” for use i... | |
| | | | Cong deploys Digvijay Singh to negotiate Rajya Sabha seat with NC | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 30: In a significant political development, the Congress has deputed senior leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh to open formal talks with the National Conference (NC) leadership over the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
The move comes amid uncertainty over seat-sharing, with the ruling NC showing no signs so far of accommodating the Congress.
According to party insiders, Digvijay Singh, who enjoys a long-standing personal rapport with the Abdullah family and other senior NC leaders, has been chosen by the Congress high command to bridge the growing trust gap. Singh is expected to leverage his cordial ties wit... | |
| | | | Land scam: Crime Branch arrest, chargesheet 2 property dealers | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 30: Crime Branch has arrested and chargesheeted two Property Dealers of Kathua for major land scam involving an amount of ₹ 1.25 crore.
The arrested and chargesheeted property dealers have been identified as Devinder Singh S/o Jai Singh R/o Ward No. 10, Kathua and Anil Kumar S/o Bishamber Dass R/o Baira, Kathua.
In 2024, an FIR was registered on the written complaint received from Jaswinder Singh of Pathankot, Punjab and Verinder Sharma of Greater Kailash Jammu, stating therein that the complainants being partners in the firm “Transworld Infra Developers and Builders” had been intending to manufacture a unit in Kathua. Accused Devinder Singh and Anil Kuma... | |
| | | | Not only terror, J&K Police fighting drugs also: DGP Prabhat | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 30: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir Police are not only combating terrorism and narcotics but also actively engaging youth through sports and rehabilitation initiatives.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 20th J&K Police Martyr's Memorial Football Tournament 2025 here the DGP highlighted the measures being taken by the police force, both on the security front and in social engagement.
Referring to the legacy of sacrifice within the force, the DGP said the tournament was held in memory of the 1,614 police personnel who have lost their lives in service. “Four personnel were killed this year in an... | |
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