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Suspension of Indus Water Treaty could lead to hunger, thirst in Pakistan, admits Minister Pahalgam Terror Attack Aftermath 5/3/2025 10:57:09 PM Early Times Report Jammu, May 3: Despite projecting a tough stance, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday acknowledged that the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) could lead to widespread hunger and thirst in his country. Speaking to a Pakistani news channel, Asif conceded the severe consequences of halting the water flow under the treaty. “Aggression is not limited to firing cannons or bullets,” he said. “Blocking or diverting water is also a form of aggression, which can result in death by hunger and thirst.” “We (Pak) will not waste even a minute to strike if any structure is built to block water,” he declared, adding that any such move by India would be considered an act of war. However, the minister hinted at a preference for diplomacy before escalation. “We will initially explore diplomatic and legal avenues, beginning with the provisions available under the Indus Water Treaty,” he said. “We are moving through all forums available to us to resolve this issue.” Notably, India’s decision to suspend the IWT came in the wake of the April 22 Pahal...   READ MORE

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VPN usage banned in Doda after suspected movement of terrorists 5/3/2025 10:56:57 PM Early Times Report Jammu, May 3: In the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, security agencies have intensified surveillance and imposed a clampdown on the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Jammu’s mountainous Doda district. The decision comes amid mounting concerns over the misuse of encrypted platforms by terror outfits and anti-national elements to communicate anonymously and evade detection. Authorities say the move is a preventive step to block covert online communication channels often exploited for planning and coordinating militant activities. VPNs, which allow users to bypass local network restrictions and mask their digital footprints, have increasingly come...   READ MORE   Jammu Cong leaders concerned over controversial remarks by Kashmir colleagues 5/3/2025 10:56:48 PM Early Times Report Jammu, May 3: In the wake of the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, heightened emotions across the nation have intensified tensions within the Congress party in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu-based Congress leaders are grappling with the fallout from controversial statements made by some of their Kashmir-based counterparts regarding actions against Pakistan. Despite warnings from the Congress high command to refrain from commenting on the Pahalgam attack, certain Kashmir-based ...   READ MORE   Centre bans import of goods from Pak; prohibits vessels; blocks postal services 5/3/2025 10:56:29 PM New Delhi, May 3: Agencies In the aftermath of April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people, mostly tourists dead, the Centre on Saturday announced snapping of more ties with Pakistan. The decisions included imposing a ban on importing any goods from the neighouring country, prohibiting Pakistani ships from entering Indian ports and suspension of all categories of mail and parcels. PROHIBITION ON IMPORT FROM PAKISTAN The Union Ministry of Commerce today amended the Foreign Trad...   READ MORE   CM Omar calls on PM Modi 5/3/2025 10:56:15 PM NEW DELHI, May 3: Agencies Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Saturday and discussed various issues, including last week’s terror attack in Pahalgam, officials said. The meeting at the prime minister’s residence lasted around 30 minutes, they said. This is the first meeting between the two leaders since the April 22 terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. ...   READ MORE   Border skirmishes continue for 9th day 5/3/2025 10:51:37 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, May 3: The post-to-post small arms firing between India and Pakistani troops continued in different sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir for the ninth consecutive night, officials said on Saturday. However, there was no casualty in the border skirmishes initiated by Pakistan troops in violation of the ceasefire agreement. This was the nine consecutive nights of unprovoked firing from across the border, which had mostly restricted to LoC...   READ MORE   Take stand against perpetrators: Farooq urges J&K people 5/3/2025 10:51:26 PM Early Times Report ANANTNAG, May 3: National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah on Saturday urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to stand against the perpetrators of Pahalgam-like attacks for progress and prosperity, asserting that those behind the April 22 massacre would “rot in hell”. The former chief minister of the erstwhile state visited the residence of Adil Hussain Shah, a pony ride operator who was among the 26 victims, at Hapatnaar in this south Kashmir district. “He (Shah) i...   READ MORE   NIA obtains Rana’s voice, handwriting samples 26/11 Terror Attack 5/3/2025 10:51:15 PM New Delhi, May 3: Agencies The National Investigation Agency on Saturday collected the voice and handwriting samples of Tahawwur Rana, the alleged mastermind behind the Mumbai terror attack, before a Delhi court. Rana was brought under tight security before Judicial Magistrate First Class Vaibhav Kumar, before whom the NIA recorded his handwriting specimens in an in-chamber proceeding. Rana wrote various alphabets and numerical characters, the source said. Legal aid counsel Piyush Sa...   READ MORE   CRPF dismisses jawan for concealing his marriage with Pak Woman 5/3/2025 10:50:53 PM New Delhi, May 3: Agencies The Central Reserve Police Force has dismissed from service its jawan Munir Ahmed for “concealing” his marriage with a Pakistani woman as his action was found to be detrimental to national security, official sources said Saturday. The jawan was last posted with the 41st battalion of paramilitary CRPF, the lead internal security force of the country. He was “dismissed from service” under the rules that do not require conducting an enquiry, official sources s...   READ MORE   ACB arrests Incharge PP GMC Jammu, his driver 5/3/2025 10:49:41 PM Early Times Report Jammu, May 3: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said to have trapped and arrested Incharge Police Post, Government Medical College, Jammu and his driver for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 13,000. A spokesman in a statement said that Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that public servant namely PSI Murtaza Rehman, Incharge PP GMC Jammu and his driver/SPO namely Himanshu Sharma had demanded illegal gratification for ...   READ MORE   ACB arrests Incharge PP GMC Jammu, his driver 5/3/2025 10:48:51 PM Early Times Report Jammu, May 3: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said to have trapped and arrested Incharge Police Post, Government Medical College, Jammu and his driver for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 13,000. A spokesman in a statement said that Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that public servant namely PSI Murtaza Rehman, Incharge PP GMC Jammu and his driver/SPO namely Himanshu Sharma had demanded illegal gratification for ...   READ MORE   Dal Lake Boat Capsize Youth’s body recovered 5/3/2025 10:48:41 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, May 3: The body of a 24-year-old youth who went missing after a shikara capsized in Dal Lake on Friday evening was recovered on Saturday morning, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Raufeeq Ahmad Chopan, a resident of Jogi Lanker, Rainawari. According to officials, the boat he was in, along with another person, overturned amid strong gusty winds on Friday evening. While the other occupant was rescued shortly after the incident, Chopan went m...   READ MORE   Rajnath set to skip Russia’s ‘Victory Day Parade’ 5/3/2025 10:48:32 PM New Delhi, May 3: Agencies Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to skip Russia’s Victory Day parade and his deputy Sanjay Seth is likely to represent India at the event in Moscow this week, official sources said on Saturday. The move to send the Minister of State for Defence to the May 9 ceremony comes amid increasing tensions between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack. Russia had invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Victory Day parade to mark the 80th annivers...   READ MORE   NMC cancels admission of 14 students, orders suspension of 26 more NEET Probe 5/3/2025 10:48:11 PM New Delhi, May 3: Agencies The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed immediate suspension of 26 MBBS students found complicit in NEET-UG 2024 malpractices and cancelled admission of 14 students for the academic year 2024-25 for resorting to unfair means during the entrance exam, an official source said. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, or NEET, is a pan-India exam to taken by aspirants to get admission into the country’s medical colleges. As part of the ongoing investig...   READ MORE

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