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| One month after Pahalgam attack: India’s unity shames terrorists’ intentions | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 21: Exactly one month has passed since the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent citizens — mostly tourists from different parts of the country.
The heinous attack, carried out by terrorists on April 22, was not just an act of brutality but also a betrayal of humanity.
On the one hand, our forces are on the job to track down perpetrators of this heinous crime; common citizens exhibited exemplary unity to frustrate terrorists’ evil designs.
.Although the terrorists selectively targeted unarmed tourists by verifying their religious identities in an attempt to create communal division, this brutal incident has, in fact, strengthened communal harmony and brotherhood. Citizens across the country have condemned the attack in one voice.
Islamic scholars, while strongly denouncing the act, stated that such savagery is not only a crime against the nation but a direct insult to the core values of Islam — a religion that firmly upholds peace, justice, and the sanctity of life.
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| LeT co-founder Amir Hamza ‘critically hurt’ | | Hospitalised under ISI security | | 
New Delhi, May 21:
Agencies
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) co-founder Amir Hamza was critically injured under mysterious circumstances at him home and hospitalised in Lahore under tight ISI security, The Times of India reported.
Reports indicate that the 66-year-old editor of Lashkar’s publications was seriously injured at his residence and is currently being treated at a military hospital in Lahore under the protection of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Telegram channels affil... | |
| | | | BSF foiled infiltration bid of 50 terrorists during ‘Op Sindoor’ in Samba: DIG Mand | | |  Early Times Report
Samba, May 21: The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a major infiltration bid by 45-50 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on May 8, using heavy mortar fire to destroy enemy posts after Pakistan attempted to facilitate the infiltration along the International Border (IB) under the cover of ceasefire violations, BSF officials confirmed
According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) SS Mand, the BSF effectively responded to the shelling, destroyed enemy posts, a... | |
| | | | LG Sinha announces Govt job to closest kin of Pak shelling victims | | Visits Poonch, meets grieving family members; says proper rehabilitation of affected families top priority | |  Early Times Report
POONCH, May 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Poonch and met the grieving family members who lost their loved ones due to unprovoked shelling by Pakistan. The Lieutenant Governor announced Government job to the closest kin of Pakistan shelling victims. He said, ex-gratia and other reliefs have been provided and Government of India is committed for further necessary assistance.
“The proper rehabilitation of affected families is my top priority. The J&K adm... | |
| | | | ‘Every terror camp in Pak within reach of Indian armed forces’ | | | |
Early Times Report
Poonch/Nowshera, May 21: Stating that Pakistan and the world know that every inch of its territory hosting terror camps is within the reach of the Indian Armed Forces, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said, “Operation Sindoor” has sent a strong message globally — “This is not the old Bharat. This is New Bharat, which will not tolerate terrorism.”
Interacting with the soldiers deployed at Poonch and Nowshera sector along the Line of Control (LoC), LG Sinha hailed the unparalleled courage and professionalism of the Indian soldiers. “Not just India, but the entire world today acknowledges the bravery of Indian troops,” he said. “Operation Sindoor is a liv... | |
| | | | NC Working Committee discusses fallout of Pahalgam terror attack | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 21: The ruling National Conference’s working committee met here on Wednesday to discuss the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and armed confrontation between India and Pakistan, sources said The meeting began with the participants observing a two-minute silence as a mark of respect to those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
The meeting was chaired by National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah. J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is vice president of the party, was also present.
“JKNC Working Committee meeting was held at party headquarters in Nawa-I-Subh, Srinagar, under ... | |
| | | | Court rejects bail of four in online gaming fraud | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 21: Principal Sessions Judge Ganderbal Abdul Nasir rejected the bail applications father, daughter, son and one other in 54 crores online gaming fraud case.
While rejecting the bail applications of Rumaisa Jan D/o Ghulam Nabi Shah, Ghulam Nabi Shah s/o Ghulam Mohammd Shah, Shahnawaz Ahmad Shah S/o Ghulam Nabi shah residents of Kangan Ganderbal and Aamir Bashir Magray S/O Bashir Ahmad Magray R/o Bonizal Haripora Kangan Ganderbal, observed that in the present ... | |
| | | | ACB books storekeeper in disproportionate assets case | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 21: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau Registers Disproportionate Assets Case Against Aijaz Ahmad Bhat Storekeeper of Govt. Ration Sale Centre Seer Jagir,Sopore, District Baramulla. A verification conducted by Anti-Corruption Bureau into the allegations of raising of assets disproportionate to known sources of income by Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, In-charge Storekeeper in FCS & CA department S/o Abdul Rashid Bhat R/o Tarzoo Sopore, at present Sidiq Colony Noorabad... | |
| | | | ‘Many ex-servicemen ready to serve nation’ | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 21: Given the deployment of ex-servicemen to protect vital installations after ‘Operation Sindoor’, secretary, Jammu Zila Sainik Board, Col (retd) Bhupinder Singh Sambyal on Wednesday said that not just 4,000 volunteers but many others were ready to serve the country.
The Sainik Welfare Board of Jammu and Kashmir had moved a proposal for mobilising Ex-Servicemen (ESM) to safeguard vital infrastructure across the Union Territory. This proposal has been formally... | |
| | | | 'Gunners decimated over 20 enemy posts' | | Operation Sindoor | |  Early Times Report
Poonch, May 21: After the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army’s artillery gunners turned targeted and decimated over 20 Pakistani posts meant for staging infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector, a top official said. Failing to match up to the Indian troops’ assault, Pakistan targeted civilian areas, causing casualties in the Poonch sector, the official added.
The Poonch sector witnessed heightened tension and artillery shelling nearly two weeks ago. India ... | |
| | | | Top Maoist leader among 27 killed in Chhattisgarh: Amit Shah | | |  New Delhi, May 21:
Agencies
CPI-Maoist general secretary Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju, the topmost leader and backbone of the Naxal movement, was among the 27 dreaded Naxals killed by security forces in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced.
He also said that this is for the first time in three decades of India’s battle against Naxalism that a general secretary-ranked leader has been neutralised by the security forces.
“A landmark achievement in the ... | |
| | | | ED conducts multi-city raids | | MONEY LAUNDERING CASE | | | Kolkata, May 21:
Agencies
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted search operations in various cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jalandhar, Indore and Kolkata, in connection with its probe into alleged money laundering in a firm.
The searches were carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the agency said in a social media post.
During the search operations, the ED seized foreign currencies, including US Dollars, Singapore Dollars and Dirhams, amounting to around Rs 6.43 lakh, gold bullion worth Rs 55.74 lakh, and froze bank accounts with a total balance of around Rs 94 lakh, it said.
Property documents, several dig... | |
| | | | Summer vacations in HC from June 9 | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 21: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh will remain closed for the summer vacation with effect from the 9th of June, 2025 to 28th of June, 2025 (both days inclusive). The period commencing from 9th of June 2025 to 14th of June, 2025 shall be No Work Period for the High Court.
Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Arun Palli nominated Justice Rajesh Sekhri as Vacation Judge for Jammu wing from June 16, 2025 to 21st of June, 2025, Justice Sanjay Parihar as Vacation Judge for Jammu wing from June 23rd, 2025 to 28th of June, 2025 whereas Justice Mohammad Yousaf Wani as Vacation Judge for Srinagar wing from June 16, 2025 to 21st of ... | |
| | | | Unauthorized websites Shut | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued a directive to all administrative departments to adopt standard cyber security practices and shut down all unauthorized departmental websites using private domains like “.com” or “.org. ... | |
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