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| Fearing strike by India, Pak authorities shut down over 1,000 Madrasas in PoJK | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 2: More than 1,000 madrasas across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) have been closed for at least 10 days, local authorities announced on Friday.
According to sources, the closures were prompted by growing fears of a possible Indian strike. India has previously alleged that some of these religious institutions are being used as safe havens for terrorists.
Residents in the region suspect that while a full-scale war between India and Pakistan is unlikely, targeted airstrikes along the Line of Control (LoC) remain a real possibility. They cite the 2019 Balakot airstrike—where Indian Air Force jets targeted an alleged terrorist training camp linked to Maulana Masood Azhar in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province—as a precedent.
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| Facing heat, Pak leaders admit to supporting terror: Bilawal endorses Defence Minister’s ‘dirty work’ admission | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 2: Amid mounting pressure from India following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistani leaders are beginning to acknowledge the country’s historical support for terrorism. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has endorsed Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s recent statement admitting to Pakistan’s past involvement in supporting terrorist groups.
Speaking to a UK-based news channel, Bilawal said, “As far as what the Defence Minister said, I don’t think it’s a secret that Pakistan has a past.” He acknowledged that the country has paid a heavy price for these actions, suffering repeated waves of extremism... | |
| | | | Everything happened in span of 5 minutes, says survivor | | “Pony ride operators were first to help’ | | | Mumbai, May 2:
Pony ride operators were the first to help him after he was injured by a terrorist’s bullet during the April 22 attack on tourists in Pahalgam, 60-year-old Subodh Patil said on Friday. Patil, who underwent treatment at the army hospital in Pahalgam, returned to his home in Kamothe in Navi Mumbai on Thursday night along with his wife.
Speaking to reporters, he became emotional recounting the incidents of that day, and thanked the pony ride operators who helped the injured after the attack.
“I was unconscious due to a bullet injury in the neck. When I regained consciousness, I found dead bodies around me. After seeing me moving, a group of pony ride operators came up an... | |
| | | | Pahalgam handlers same as those behind 26/11, Uri, Pulwama attacks: Dr Farooq | | |  New Delhi, May 2:
Agencies
Hinting at Pakistan’s role in the Pahalgam terror attack, former Union Minister and president of the National Conference party Farooq Abdullah on Friday said the same handlers who perpetrated 26/11, Uri, Pulwama and Pathankot strikes are behind the April 22 tragedy in the Baisaran Valley.
Talking to news agency, the former J&K Chief Minister described the Pahalgam strike as ‘very painful’ and ‘murder of humanity’, adding, “Anyone could be involved in the Pahalg... | |
| | | | 21 stranded Pak citizens cross Attari-Wagah border | | |  Amritsar, May 2:
Agencies
About 21 Pakistani nationals stranded at the Attari-Wagah border following the expiry of the Indian government’s deadline for them to leave the country crossed over into Pakistan through the land route of the Integrated Check Post on Friday, officials said.
In wake of last week’s Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government cancelled all types of visas granted to Pakistani nationals and ordered them to leave by April 30.
The Attari-Wagah border, located near ... | |
| | | | Ramban: Mudslides shut Jammu-Srinagar Highway | | |  Early Times Report
Ramban/Jammu, May 2: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed after cloudburst-induced heavy rain triggered mudslides in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Friday, a traffic police officer said.
The heavy rain triggered flash floods in the Chenab river, prompting the authorities in Reasi and Akhnoor sectors to issue warnings about avoiding the riverbank.
“Vehicular movement has stopped from both sides on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to mudslides at... | |
| | | | Pak troops violate ceasefire for 8th night | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU/SRINAGAR, May 2: Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting retaliation from the Indian Army, officials said on Thursday.
This is the eighth consecutive night of unprovoked firing along the LoC, amid heightened tensions following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed.
Civilians living along the LoC and IB have begun c... | |
| | | | PM Modi commissions Vizhinjam seaport | | |  Thiruvananthapuram, May 2:
Agencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday officially commissioned the Vizhinjam International Seaport, here, which was completed at an estimated cost of Rs 8,867 crore, and said the facility will bring economic stability to Kerala and India.
Speaking after commissioning the port, Modi referred to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as a “pillar” of the opposition INDIA bloc and told him and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, both of whom were on the dais, that the i... | |
| | | | SC grants time to J&K Govt to submit report on Pak nationals | | DATA LOST IN FLOODS | |  New Delhi, May 2:
Agencies
The Supreme Court on Friday granted more time to the Jammu and Kashmir government to inform it about the number of Pakistani nationals detained under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978.
A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan gave six more weeks after the authorities informed that data relating to such prisoners was lost during floods in the union territory.
The top court then posted the matter for hearing on July 25.
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| | | | 2 killed in Rajouri accident | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 2: At least two people were killed while as two others were injured after a vehicle turned turtle near Dalhori area of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.
Officials said that a vehicle bearing registration number JK11E-0621 lost its control and turned turtle. In this incident two people were killed while two others were injured, who were shifted to nearby hospital for treatment.
The deceased have been identified as Shakoor Ahmad (22) resident of... | |
| | | | JKBOSE lodges FIR against fake website | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has formally lodged an FIR after a fake website link showing fabricated results for Class 12 went viral on social media, causing confusion and distress among students.
According to officials, unidentified individuals created a fraudulent website mimicking the official JKBOSE portal. The fake link, which falsely displayed what it claimed to be the Class 12 results, quickly circulated online, prompting widespread panic among students and parents.
Confirming the development, Secretary JKBOSE talking to Kashmir News Service (KNS), said an FIR has been registered against the perpetrators. “We have ta... | |
| | | | Kedarnath Dham portals open for devotees | | |  KEDARNATH (UKD), May 2:
Agencies
The portals of Himalayan temple Kedarnath were opened on Friday, with more than 12,000 pilgrims attending the ceremony.
The gates of the temple located at a height of more than 11,000 ft were opened at 7 am, Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) officials said.
The Himalayan temple was adorned with 108 quintals of flowers of 54 varieties, including roses and marigoldsm brought from different countries like Nepal, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Of the f... | |
| | | | Gold climbs by Rs 1,080 | | | |
New Delhi, May 2:
Agencies
Gold prices climbed Rs 1,080 to Rs 96,800 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday due to fresh buying from jewellers amid a firm trend overseas, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
On Thursday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity plunged Rs 2,830 to Rs 95,720 per 10 grams.
Gold of 99.5 per cent purity rose Rs 180 to Rs 96,350 per 10 grams. It had depreciated Rs 1,930 to Rs 96,170 per 10 grams in the previous market session.
Traders said gold rallied due to fresh demand from local jewellers and a firm trend in the international markets.
Additionally, silver prices also shot up Rs 1,600 to Rs 97,100 per kg on Friday. In the pr... | |
| | | | Ladakh notifies amendments to recruitment rules | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 2: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has notified new amendments to the Union Territory of Ladakh Rural Development (Subordinate) Services Recruitment Rules, 2021. Titled the Amendment Rules, 2025, the changes will take effect from the date of their publication in the official gazette and include a revised Schedule II (B). ... | |
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