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NC mulls leaving Nagrota for Congress
Bye-Elections
10/17/2025 10:15:09 PM
Sanjay Pandita Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 17: With just two days remaining for the filing of nominations for the Budgam and Nagrota Assembly constituencies, tensions between coalition partners National Conference (NC) and Congress have escalated, threatening the unity of their alliance. Intense negotiations are underway to reach a consensus on candidate selection for the two seats, as the deadline looms. According to highly placed sources, serious differences have emerged between the NC and Congress after the NC reportedly refused to allocate a safe seat to its coalition partner in Rajya Sabha elections. The disagreement has sparked concerns about the stability of the alliance, prompting the NC leadership to launch a damage control exercise to mend ties with Congress. In a bid to placate the Congress, sources indicate that the NC is likely to concede the Nagrota seat to its coalition partner. This move comes as a response to growing frustration within the Congress leadership, which has accused the NC of "betrayal" in previous negotiations, particularly during the Rajya Sab...
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Retired Supreme Court Judge to probe Leh violence
10/17/2025 10:14:53 PM
Sandeep Bhat Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 17: A day after agitating groups in Ladakh announced plans to resume their stir with peaceful silent marches and a three-hour blackout on Saturday, the Union Government on Friday ordered a judicial inquiry into the September 24 Leh violence that resulted in police action and the death of four individuals. The judicial probe, one of the key demands of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), is expected to pave the way for resumption of the stalled dialogue process between the Centre and Ladakh’s leadership. According to an official handout, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified a judicial inquiry to be condu...
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DB upholds life sentence in 2001 JDA office double murder case
10/17/2025 10:14:44 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 17: The Division Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh upheld the life imprisonment awarded to two convicts, Dev Raj and Balwan Singh, in infamous the 2001 JDA office double murder case that shocked Jammu city more than two decades ago. The bench, comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay Parihar, dismissed the appeals filed by the convicts and sustained the order of the Sessions Judge, Jammu, which had sentenced them to life imprisonment for the murder of Pardeep Kumar alias Deepa and Kamal Raj alias Pappu. The case dates back to April 24, 2001, when a bitter dispute over the KMD bus stand booking counter escalated into violence ...
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Kulgam: CM Omar reviews winter preparedness, fund utilization
10/17/2025 10:14:35 PM
Early Times Report KULGAM, Oct 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of District Kulgam to assess the progress of developmental works under the District CAPEX Budget 2025–26 and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). The Chief Minister appreciated the district administration’s effective response during the recent floods and reviewed ongoing measures for infrastructure restoration and public service delivery. He directed officers to ensure uninterrupted pow...
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Portion of protection wall caves on Jmu-Sgr highway
10/17/2025 10:13:50 PM
Early Times Report Banihal (Ramban), Oct 17: A portion of a protection wall along the Jammu–Srinagar national highway collapsed in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, disrupting vehicular movement, officials said on Friday. Around 40 metres of the wall along with the adjoining Sawni panchayat link road, caved in on Thursday night. Project Director of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Shubham Yadav, said a 40-metre section of the back wall had been damaged. “One tube of the four-lane highway has been closed. The cause of the erosion is yet to be ascertained,” he said. He said restoration work has been launched to make the affected tube trafficable at the earliest. Tra...
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Earthquake shakes J&K
10/17/2025 10:13:44 PM
Early Times Report Srinagar, Oct 17: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on Friday evening, with tremors felt across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Weatherman in a statement, said, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the earthquake occurred at around 5:45 p.m. with its epicenter located at latitude 36.62°N and longitude 72.72°E, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. As per Kashmir Weather, the tremors were felt in various areas of the Valley, causing panic among residents who rushed out of their homes and offices. However, there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to prop...
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J&K Govt approves adhoc appointment of 11 Sub-Judges as District Judges
10/17/2025 10:13:38 PM
Early Times Report Srinagar, Oct 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday approved the adhoc appointment of eleven Sub-Judges as District Judges (Entry Level), following recommendations from the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. According to Government Order No. 15108-JK(LD) of 2025, issued by the Department of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, the appointments have been made in accordance with Rule 20 of the Jammu and Kashmir Higher Judicial Service Rules, 2009. The judicial officers appointed as District Judges (Entry Level) on an adhoc basis include: Mir Wajahat, Aadil Mushtaq, Ms. Fozia Paul, Ms. Mehreen Mushtaq, Feroz Ahmad Khan, Imran Hussain Wani, Ms. ...
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CBK files chargesheet against 8, including Revenue officials
Land Fraud Case
10/17/2025 10:13:30 PM
Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Oct 17: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir filed a chargesheet against eight individuals including four revenue officials in connection with FIR No. 23/2019 related to a major land fraud case, officials said on Friday. In a statement, a CBK spokesperson stated that the chargesheet, submitted before the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, against eight accused individuals, including four revenue officials, three retired and one serving, involved in the fraudulent occupation and manipulation of land records by misusing their official positions. He said that the case originated from a complaint alleging that Nadeem Ahmad M...
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LG Sinha arrives in Russia to pay obeisance
10/17/2025 10:13:17 PM
Early Times Report Srinagar, Oct 17: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, Friday announced his arrival in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia, as part of his official visit to bring back the sacred relics of Lord ...
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2 NDPS fugitives nabbed after 20 years
10/17/2025 10:13:12 PM
Early Times Report Kulgam, Oct 17: In a major breakthrough, Kulgam Police arrested two drug offenders who had been absconding for nearly two decades in separate NDPS Act cases registered at Police Station Qazigund. The arrested persons have been identified as, Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh, son of Gh. Qadir Sheikh, resident of Nassu Badrahgund, who was wanted in FIR No. 107/2005 under Sections 15/18 NDPS Act of Police Station Qazigund. The accused was arrested from near J&K Bank Qazigund after evading arrest for about 20 years. Another person namely, Bilal Ahmad Ganie, son of Gh. Nabi Ganie, resident of Lalen Ganoor Kulgam, presently residing at Levdora near Railway Bridge Qazigund, who was wante...
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Weather to remain dry
10/17/2025 10:13:05 PM
Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Oct 17: The Meteorological Department (IMD) today said that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness mainly dry weather conditions over the next several days, with only a brief spell of very light snowfall expected over isolated higher reaches of north Kashmir during the coming week. According to the MeT forecast, generally dry weather is expected across the union Territory on October 17, 19, and 20. The weather may turn partly to generally cloudy during the afternoon or evening hours on October 18 and 21. On October 21, there is a possibility of a brief spell of very light snow over isolated higher reaches of north Kashmir, the forecast said. The weather is...
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Jammu Motor Mahindra inaugurated "car&bike Pre-Owned" showroom
Surprise ticket checking held from Banihal to Katra Section
Janipur police moves court for trial in absentia u/s 356 BNSS
Kathua police organised debate competition
DAV Illuminates the Spirit of Diwali with 'Colours and Lights' Exhibition
Vishwa Bharatiyans Excel in 15th IRSF District Jammu Rope Skipping Championship 2025
Central University of Jammu hosts Expert Talk
DC Udhampur releasing magazine
DC Udhampur releasing magazine
YNC holds meeting in Reasi; several Youth Join NC from BJP
R.M. Public School students shine at National Speed Ball Championship
LIC of India introduces new LIC’s Jan Suraksha (Plan 880), LIC’s Bima Lakshmi (Plan 881)
Training Program on Promotion of Niche Crops under HADP held at KVK Ramban
Director Agriculture Jammu inaugurates Paddy Procurement Mandi at Udheywala
JKNPP (Bhim) candidates file nominations for upcoming By-Elections
YNC holds meeting in Reasi; several Youth Join NC from BJP
GGM Science College engages with Historic Cities Series 2025
Training Programme on Alternate Agriculture System for Sustainability organises
Raju Sharma appointed Executive Member of JKPA
Under NMBA, NAPDDR, JKSPYM SLCA organise one-day awareness program
Bhartiya Dalit Sahitya Academy Congratulates Hon’ble Omar Abdullah on Completion of One Year
KPs to take part in Cycling event of 350th Anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur ji
G B Pant Cant Gen Hospital, Jammu, inaugurates State-of-the-Art X-Ray Unit
Vigilance awareness week celebrated in the Division
People of Jammu welcome Omar led Govt decision to restore traditional Darbar Move: Rattan Lal Gupta
Regional Director IGNOU Jammu Dr Sandeep Gupta calls on CM Omar Abdullah
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