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| Pahalgam terror attack turning point in fight to eradicate terror: CM Omar | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: Terming the Pahalgam terror attack terrible and brutal Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the incident would mark a turning point in the fight to eradicate terrorism from the region.
Addressing a special session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly convened to condemn the April 22 attack, which killed 26 civilians — mostly tourists — in the Baisaran Valley, Abdullah minced no words in his condemnation of terrorism. He asserted that exemplary action would be taken against those responsible.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in a passionate speech, termed the attack a potential turning point in the fight against terrorism, lauding the unprecedented public outrage and unity across party lines. Emphasizing that terrorism cannot be eradicat... | |
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| Chinese Huawei satellite phone was operational in Baisaran Valley during terror attack | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: Nearly a week after the cowardly and barbaric terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley of the picturesque Pahalgam resort in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally taken over the investigation. The attack, which took place on April 22, claimed the lives of 26 unarmed, innocent people — all tourists except one.
As the probe gathers momentum, significant leads have begun to emerge. Among the most startling developments is the discovery of a satellite phone linked to Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, believed to have been operational in the area around the time of the attack.
According to reports, se... | |
| | | | ‘No assembly or parliament can understand this grief better than ours’ | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today delivered an emotional and powerful address, expressing profound grief, condemning terrorism and calling for unity and resilience in wake of killing of 26 civilians in Pahalgam terror attack.
The Chief Minister was speaking during a special session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly convened after the tragic Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 innocent lives.
Beginning his speech, the Chief Minister refl... | |
| | | | Let us stay in Kashmir or send us in body bags: Pakistani wives of ex-terrorists | | |  Early Times Report
Bandipora, Apr 28: Pakistani wives of ex-terrorists rehabilitated here have asserted they would rather die than return to their old country.
The Pakistani women, who had come to Kashmir under the 2010 rehabilitation policy for former ultras, have pleaded the government to allow them to stay or send them in “body bags.” Alyza Rafiq, married to an ex-terrorist, came to Kashmir in 2013 under the then-chief minister Omar Abdullah’s policy that enabled the rehabilitation of t... | |
| | | | J&K Assembly condemns terror attack, passes resolution | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 28: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution condemning the recent heinous terrorist attack at Baisaran Pahalgam.
The resolution, moved by Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, was put to voice vote by Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather and subsequently passed unanimously.
The resolution read, “This House unequivocally condemns the heinous, cowardly act that resulted in the loss of innocent lives. Such acts of terror are a dire... | |
| | | | Karra defies Cong top brass, calls for talks with Pakistan | | AICC says Kharge’s, Rahul’s views represent party’s official stand; others have no say | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: Post Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 people, mostly tourists dead, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief, Tariq Hameed Karra, has put his party in a tight spot by suggesting that India should hold talks with Pakistan.
His statement triggered a backlash from the opposition as well from his own party as he went against the stand taken by the Congress to support all the moves of the central
government to take decisive action again... | |
| | | | Soz adds to party woes | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: Adding to the Congress’s troubles, senior leader and former J&K Pradesh Congress Committee chief Saifuddin Soz sparked yet another controversy. Speaking to the media, Soz said India should accept Pakistan’s denial of involvement for now and allow investigations to establish facts.
"What happened in Pahalgam was tragic and unacceptable. If Pakistan claims it was not involved, let us accept that for the time being and trust our investigative agencies to find ... | |
| | | | CB files chargesheet against 18 accused for frauds | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: Crime Branch (CB) has filed five chargesheets in courts of law against eighteen (18) accused for different frauds involving aggregate amount of Rs 8.79 crores approx.
After allegations were proved, CB has produced challan against Mohd Farid S/o Bashir Ahmed R/o Village Maroli Govindsar, Kathua, against whom FIR was registered on the written complaint of Shokat Ali S/o Bashir Ahmed R/o Bani, District Kathua wherein he alleged that accused Mohd Farid got government job and promotions on fake educational documents and retired as Deputy Inspector in Fisheries Department Kathua.
In another case registered on a written complaint lodged by Yash Pal of Ra... | |
| | | | You are constructing huge highways but people dying due to lack of facilities: SC to Centre | | |  New Delhi, Apr 28: You are constructing huge highways but people are dying there because of lack of facilities, the Supreme Court on Monday said as it pulled up the Centre over the delay in formulating a cashless scheme for treating motor accident victims.
A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan observed despite its January 8 order, the Centre neither complied with the direction nor did it ask for an extension of time.
The top court said though Section 164A of Motor Vehicles Act was ... | |
| | | | School timings changed | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced a change in school timings for the summer zone areas of Jammu Division. According to an order issued on April 28, 2025, all Government and recognized private schools up to the Higher Secondary level will now operate from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The new timing will be effective from May 1, 2025, and will continue till September 30, 2025.... | |
| | | | Pak violates ceasefire for 4th night | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 28: Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Kupwara districts, continuing with their ceasefire violations along the LoC, Army officials said on Monday.
This was the fourth consecutive night that Pakistan resorted to small-arms fire along the Line of Control (LoC) and came amid heightened tension between New Delhi and Islamabad following last week’s terror attack in Pahalgam.
A defence spokesperson said, “During the night of April 27-28, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small arms fire across the LoC in areas opposite Kupwara and Poonch districts.” Indian troops responded swiftly and effectively, he added.
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| | | | Police search premises of terrorists, their aides | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 28: Police have conducted searches at the premises of several terrorists operating from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and their associates in Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said.
Extensive searches are being carried out at the residences of terrorists and their associates in connection with ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the sources said.
Police teams conducted searches at the premises w several individuals believed to be connected to terror groups and those operating from PoJK in Doda and Kishtwar districts on Monday, they added.
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