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| From Srinagar, Defence Minister warns Pak: Stop supporting terrorism or face consequences | | Operation Sindoor | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 15: While Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Indian Air Force’s Adampur airbase, exposing Pakistan’s continued deceit, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a strong and direct warning to Pakistan from Srinagar’s Badami Bagh Cantonment.
Addressing troops at the strategic military base, Singh denounced Pakistan’s repeated nuclear threats and made it clear that India would not be intimidated by what he called a “rogue nation.” He reiterated India's unwavering resolve to crush terrorism at its roots.
Referring to Operation Sindoor, Singh called it India’s most significant counter-terrorism action to date. “It was a dream of every soldier to hunt down every terrorist in their hideouts. Terrorists killed our people because of their f... | |
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| Nation proud of armed forces for scripting historic victory : LG Sinha | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday saluted the valour and courage of Indian Armed Forces and their might and strategic clarity with which they carried out “Operation Sindoor” and gave exemplary punishment to terror planners sitting in Pakistan by dismantling their terror bases and killing top terrorists. “Nation is proud of our armed forces for scripting a historic victory saga of 'Operation Sindoor' with bravery and avenging Pahalgam terror atta... | |
| | | | Our relations, dealings with Pak will be strictly bilateral: EAM | | |  New Delhi, May 15:
Agencies
India’s relations and dealings with Pakistan will be “strictly bilateral”, which is a national consensus for many years and there is “absolutely no change” in that consensus, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday.
Interacting with reporters on the sidelines of an event here, he also said the UN Security Council had underlined the need to hold the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack accountable, and on May 7 morning, “we held them accountable th... | |
| | | | Of 14 identified terrorists, security forces neutralize 6 | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 15: In the aftermath of the brutal Pahalgam terror attack, security agencies have identified 14 terrorists directly involved in perpetrating this heinous crime. Swift and decisive action by security forces has led to the elimination of six of these terrorists in recent operations in South Kashmir.
On Tuesday, three terrorists, including a self-styled operational commander of the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, were neutralized in a targeted operation... | |
| | | | ‘Pak’s nuclear weapons should be brought under IAEA watch’ | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 15: Pakistan’s nuclear weapons should be brought under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency as they are not safe in such a rogue nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.
The defence minister’s comments came days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would not tolerate “nuclear blackmail” by Pakistan and would punish cross-border terrorism strongly.
Shortly after landing in Srinagar in his first trip to Jammu and Kashmir since Operation Sindoor, Singh said how strong India’s resolve against terrorism can be gauged from the fact that it has not even paid heed to Pakistan’s nuclear blackmail
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| | | | Echoes of tragedy: Aruba, Ayan’s innocence leaves Poonch in tears | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 15: The heartrending story of 12-year-old twins, Aruba Khan and Ayan Khan, from Kalaani village in Poonch, has left an indelible mark on the nation. Born together, the inseparable siblings tragically lost their lives together on May 7, 2025, in a devastating Pakistani shelling attack, becoming a poignant symbol of the toll of border violence.
Aruba and Ayan’s parents, Rameez Khan and Arusa Khan, had moved their family from the border village of Kalaani to Poon... | |
| | | | Army Chief visits forward areas in Baramulla | | Lauds role of troops | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 15: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, on his visit to the forward areas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday, lauded troops for dominating the Line of Control during Operation SindoorHe asked them to always remain prepared to respond to any challenge with decisive force.
In an X post, the Army said the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited the Dagger Division of Chinar Corps.
“General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, visited forward locations of the... | |
| | | | 3 terrorists killed in Tral encounter | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 15: Three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, police said
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Nader Tral area of Awantipora in the south Kashmir district after receiving specific inputs about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.
The search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists opened fire at the forces... | |
| | | | Search operation underway in Reasi | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 15: Security forces launched a search operation following reports of suspected movement in a forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, officials said.
Acting on information that a woman spotted two suspected persons in Bhaga area of the district Wednesday night, a joint search operation was launched in the forest belt, they said.
The operation is being carried out by the a joint team security forces with aerial support, they said.
Authorities are conducting thorough security measures to ensure the area’s safety.
Security forces also continued their search operation in Kathua district for the second day after a woman reported suspicious movem... | |
| | | | Schools reopen in 5 border districts across Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 15: Schools in five border districts of Jammu region reopened on Thursday after an eight-day closure following heightened Indo-Pak tensions.
The reopening brought a sense of relief to students, teachers, and parents across the region.
“The schools in five border districts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch reopened today after restoration of normalcy. However, schools close to the Indo-Pak border will remain closed,” a senior official from the education department said.
The schools in 30 locations identified as falling close to the Line of Control and International Border will continue to remain shut as a precautionary measure.
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| | | | Civil Aviation Minister reviews security at Srinagar, Jammu airports | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 15: Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday reviewed the security arrangements at Srinagar and Jammu airports as he visited the Union Territory for the first time after the conflict between India and Pakistan.
Jammu and Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir were among the airports that were shut temporarily for civilian flights in the wake of the conflict, and were reopened for civilian flights this week.
Naidu arrived at the Srinagar airport in the mo... | |
| | | | CUET-UG cancelled at Rangreth centre | | | | New Delhi, May 14:
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The Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG was cancelled at a centre in Srinagar’s Rangreth for the second day on Wednesday due to technical glitches, officials said.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) said the exam for the affected candidates will be conducted in the coming days. The crucial entrance exam began on Tuesday after being deferred from May 8.
“Due to technical glitches, the examination process at Kite Polytechnic, Rangreth, Srinagar, could not be conducted. Examination for the affected candidates will be scheduled on the upcoming dates, and admit cards will be issued in due course,” a senior NTA official said.
In Delhi, students reported... | |
| | | | Fire breaks out in Poonch | | |  Early Times Report
MENDHAR/JAMMU, May 14: A fire broke out in a forest area near Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch on Wednesday evening, officials said.
The fire was noticed in the Chajla forest area of Mankote sector around 7.15 pm and had engulfed a vast area, they said.
They said fire and emergency services, police along with army troops have mobilised their men to control the blaze.... | |
| | | | Assistant Compiler terminated | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has terminated the services of Nikhita Khera, Assistant Compiler, for remaining absent without permission since August 19, 2022
Appointed under the PM Package in 2022, the officer reportedly failed to rejoin despite repeated notices. ... | |
| | | | Parihar, Azeem appointed Administrative Judges | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 15: In partial modification to previous orders issued on the subject, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has appointed Justice Sanjay Parihar and Justice Shahzad Azeem as Administrative Judges for the districts of Reasi and Ramban, respectively. ... | |
| | | | Thakur appointed DG IRITM | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 15: Ranjan Prakash Thakur, who is presently working as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), has been transferred to Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management (IRITM) and appointed as Director General.
He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer. ... | |
| | | | Gold plunges amid weak global demand | | | | NEW DELHI, May 15:
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Gold prices plunged Rs 1,800 to Rs 95,050 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid a decline in precious metal rates in the overseas markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity slumped Rs 1,800 to Rs 94,600 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes).
Gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity had closed at Rs 96,850 and Rs 96,400 per 10 grams on Wednesday.
“Gold prices are declining as investors move away from safe-haven assets. The recent agreement between the US and China to reduce tariffs for 90 days has eased fears of a full-scale trade war,” Abans Financial Services’ Chief Executive Office... | |
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