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| Initial probe reveals involvement of some ponywallas, street vendors | | Pahalgam Terror Attack | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 4: As investigations continue into the recent terror attack in the tourist hotspot of Pahalgam, initial findings have revealed the possible involvement of over two dozen Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and sleeper cell operatives in orchestrating the deadly assault.
According to reliable sources, preliminary investigations suggest that local support networks played a significant role in aiding the terrorists. Among those allegedly involved are some Ponywallas and street vendors operating in the area, who are suspected to have acted as sleeper cell agents and provided logistical support to the attackers.
Sources further disclosed that four armed terrorists carried out a targeted assault on tourists, opening selective fire with the intent to cause maximum panic and disruption. The attackers are believed to have received prior ground-level assistance from conspirators stationed nearby.
“Some local handlers, including Ponywallas and vendors, maintained a watch from a distance to ensure the plan was executed smoothly,” sources familiar with the probe sa... | |
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| Don’t give sermons: India sends strong message to West | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 4: In the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack and escalating tensions with Pakistan, India has issued a stern message to Western nations, particularly Europe, to refrain from delivering sermons and instead engage as equal partners. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the Arctic Circle India Forum on Sunday, emphasized that India seeks partnerships grounded in mutual respect and sensitivity, not "preachers" who fail to practice what they advocate.
Jaishankar took a pointed jab at certain European countries, noting that some still struggle with a mindset of preaching abroad while neglecting issues at home. "When we look out at the worl... | |
| | | | Fear-stricken Pak seeks Iran's help to de-escalate tensions with India | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 4: As diplomatic and military tensions with India intensify following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has turned to Iran for support to de-escalate the crisis and avert further conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Pakistan on Monday, May 5, and India later in the week, signaling Tehran's active role in mediating between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
The Pahalgam attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives, mostl... | |
| | | | ‘India cuts water flow through Baglihar dam’ | | |  NEW DELHI, May 4:
Agencies
India has stanched the flow of water through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River and is planning similar measures at the Kishanganga Dam on the Jhelum River, a source said. The source familiar with the matter said these hydroelectric dams — Baglihar in Ramban in Jammu and Kishanganga in north Kashmir — offer India the ability to regulate the timing of water releases. India’s decision to suspend the decades-old treaty follows the killing of 26 people, mostly tou... | |
| | | | Irregularities surface in APD transfer order, multiple officers posted on single posts | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 4: Major irregularities have surfaced in the transfer orders issued by the Agriculture Production Department (APD).
According to the details available with the Early Times serious irregularities have come to light in government order No. 186-JK-APD of 2025, dated May 2, 2025, concerning the transfer and posting of officers across the Union Territory.
“The order, issued by the APD as part of an administrative reshuffle, has sparked outrage within the department for what many are calling a glaring display of administrative mismanagement,” sources said, adding, “At the heart of the controversy is the placement of multiple officers against a single post, par... | |
| | | | Amid India-Pak tensions, IAF Chief calls on PM Modi | | |  NEW DELHI, May 4:
Agencies
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Sunday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the backdrop of increasing tensions between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack.
The Air chief held a meeting with PM Modi, sources said without giving further details.
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi met the prime minister on Saturday and briefed him on the overall situation in the critical sea lanes in the Arabian Sea.... | |
| | | | SC reconstitutes 3-Judge bench to hear pleas against upholding ED powers | | |  New Delhi, May 4:
Agencies
The Supreme Court has reconstituted a three-judge bench to decide if its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate’s powers to arrest and attach property under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act needs reconsideration.
The reconstituted bench of Justice Surya Kant, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice N Kotiswar Singh will take up a batch of petitions seeking a review of the 2022 verdict.
The matter is listed for hearing on May 7.
Earlier, a bench o... | |
| | | | Monitor top advance tax payers: CBDT to IT Deptt | | |  NEW DELHI, May 4:
Agencies
The CBDT has directed income-tax officials to “closely” monitor top advance tax payers and identify bogus claims of exemptions and deductions as part of the strategy to improve direct tax collections during the current financial year.
Official sources said that the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the policy-making body for the department, had recently issued the central action plan (CAP) for 2025-26 that acts as the guiding light to steer ‘key performance areas... | |
| | | | IGP Kashmir chairs joint security review meet | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 4: Jammu and Kashmir's top cop VK Birdi on Sunday reviewed the security in the Valley in the backdrop of Pahalgam terror attack last month.
"IGP Kashmir V K Birdi held a joint security review meeting today at PCR Kashmir, which was attended by officers from multiple security forces, including the Police, Army, Intelligence Agencies, and CAPFs," a police spokesman said.
The IGP was briefed by the officers about the overall security scenario, focussing main... | |
| | | | 3 soldiers die in Ramban accident | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN/JAMMU, May 4: Three Army soldiers died when their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a 700-feet deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Sunday, officials said.
The army truck was part of a convoy moving from Jammu to Srinagar along national highway 44 when the accident occurred near Battery Chashma at around 11.30 am, the officials said.
They said a joint rescue operation was launched immediately by army, police, SDRF and local volunteers... | |
| | | | Army receives new supplies of Russian missiles | | | | New Delhi, May 4:
Agencies
In a major boost for its capabilities amid tensions with Pakistan over the Pahalgam attack, the Indian Army has received new supplies of the Russian-origin Igla-S missiles.
The Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS) are an important part of the air defence protection of the Indian Army, and the new supplies of the Igla-S missiles have been received as part of a contract inked under the emergency procurement powers given by the Centre to the forces.
The new supplies of the Igla-S air defence missiles have been received by the Indian Army a couple of weeks ago and are being provided to the forward formations for taking care of the threat from enemy... | |
| | | | Pak troops violate ceasefire for 10th day | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 4: Pakistani troops continued unprovoked small arms firing in different sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting effective retaliation by the Indian army, officials said on Sunday.
The ceasefire violation by Pakistan was reported from eight places spread across five districts in the Union Territory during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday but there was no report of any casualty, the officials said.
This was the 10th consecutive night of unprovoked firing from across the border in Jammu and Kashmir, amid heightened tensions following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead... | |
| | | | Portals of Badrinath open | | |  BADRINATH, May 4:
Agencies
The portals of the Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district were opened for devotees on Sunday after a six-month closure.
Amid vedic chants, the doors of the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu were opened at 6 am.
Fifteen tons of flowers of various varieties adorned the temple and an Indian Army played devotional music on the occasion.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state unit president Mahendra Bhatt and Tehri MLA K... | |
| | | | 4 arrested for taking money from NEET aspirants | | |  Bhubaneswar, May 4:
Agencies
Police arrested four members of an interstate gang here for allegedly taking money from NEET aspirants for admission to medical college, an officer said.
The four persons including two from Odisha were arrested by Bhubaneswar Special Crime Unit on Saturday, Commissioner of Police, S D Singh said.
The Police commissioner said the gang used to take money from medical aspirants by promising them admission to medical colleges. The gang had plans to engage dummy... | |
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