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| From best friends to bitter rivals: Love triangle behind Kathua teen’s gruesome murder | | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 8: A friendship that once saw two young men spending hours together in the narrow lanes of Kathua ended in a shocking act of violence, leaving a family devastated and an entire neighbourhood struggling to comprehend how a dispute over a relationship turned deadly.
The murder of 19-year-old Nakul Singh, which sent shockwaves across Kathua earlier this week, has now been solved by police. The accused is none other than Nakul’s close friend and neighbour, Parth Verma, who lived just a few houses away from him. Police say the killing was triggered by tensions arising out of a “love triangle” involving a young girl both boys had been emotionally connected to at different times.
According to the police investigation, the same girl who had earlier been in a relationship with Nakul was later reportedly in a relationship with Parth. However, Nakul would occasionally remain in contact with her, something that allegedly angered Parth and had already led to arguments between the two friends in the past.
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| Rs 6.5 Crore worth narcotics-linked assets attached in biggest crackdown | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 8: Properties worth over Rs 6.5 crore, allegedly acquired through illicit drug trafficking, were on Friday attached in the Anantnag district, making it the single largest attachment under the NDPS Act in Jammu and Kashmir, police said. “In continuation of its sustained and aggressive crackdown against the narcotics network, the Anantnag police initiated seizure proceedings under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act against Bashir Ahmad Mir and family members, all res... | |
| | | | Kulgam Police retrieve Kahcharai land worth Rs 60 lakh from drug peddlers | | Narcotic smuggler’s property demolished, cafe sealed in Baramulla | |  Early Times Report
KULGAM, May 8: In a major action under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan Jammu & Kashmir, Kulgam Police, in coordination with the Revenue authorities, on Thursday retrieved Kahcharai land worth approximately Rs 60 lakh from the unauthorized occupation of alleged drug peddlers in Kund area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
Officials said the joint operation was carried out at village Oriel falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Kund, where a total of 06 kanals of Kahchara... | |
| | | | Operation Sindoor Reflected Indian Military’s Joint Prowess: Rajnath Singh | | |  Early Times Report
JAIPUR/NEW DELHI, May 8: Operation Sindoor is a testament to the swift, precise, and joint response of the Indian armed forces to safeguard national interests, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday even as he called upon the military to remain ready to deal with any security challenges.
Singh made the remarks in his address at the ongoing joint military commanders’ conference in Jaipur that carried out a comprehensive review of the combat preparedness of the three... | |
| | | | LG Manoj Sinha offers prayers at Tirumala Venkateswara Temple | | | 
Early Times Report
Tirupati (AP), May 8: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the Lord Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh to offer prayers and participate in part in the Abhishekam ceremony.
Accompanied by temple officials, the governor was seen draped in a vibrant traditional shawl, marking his presence at the revered pilgrimage site. The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, situated atop the seventh peak of the Seshachalam Hills, is among Ind... | |
| | | | SC orders establishment of special courts | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 8: The Supreme Court on Friday directed that at least one special court be established to deal with 10 to 15 pending trials in cases probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Passing a slew of directions to expedite trials in cases where the Centre, through the NIA, is the prosecutor, the apex court said the special courts should be set up within a month.
A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed the Centre to approa... | |
| | | | CM appreciates army, civil admin for rescuing stranded tourists | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has appreciated the prompt and coordinated efforts of the Army and Civil Administration in safely rescuing tourists stranded in the higher reaches of Gulmarg following a technical snag in a private helicopter.
The Chief Minister commended the swift response and close coordination among all agencies involved in the rescue operation, which ensured the safety and well-being of the stranded tourists.
He further directed the admin... | |
| | | | Police charge-sheet accused | | Farooq Abdullah attack case | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 8: In a sensational case that created panic at a high-profile wedding function in Jammu, police have presented a charge-sheet against Kamal Singh Jamwal, son of Late Ajit Singh Jamwal, resident of Purani Mandi, Jammu, in connection with the alleged attempt to assassinate former Chief Minister and National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah at Royal Park, Greater Kailash.
According to the police charge-sheet, the incident took place on March 11, 2026, when ... | |
| | | | 3 youths drown in Jhelum | | | | Early Times Report
Bandipora, May 8: Three youths tragically lost their lives after drowning in the River Jhelum in the Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday, officials said.
Officials said that the incident took place in the Check Chandergeer area when the trio was reportedly washing tent material along the riverbank and accidentally slipped into the river.
Soon after the incident, locals and volunteers launched a rescue operation. Two bodies were recovered during the initial search, while the third body was retrieved later after sustained rescue efforts.
The deceased have been identified as Adil Ahmad Dar (18), son of Bashir Ahmad Dar; Sameer Ahmad Dar (22), son... | |
| | | | Advisory on CUET-UG dress code | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, May 8: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory for candidates appearing in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026, informing them about the dress code and permissible items at examination centres.
The CUET-UG exam will be held from May 11 to May 31 in India, and in 15 cities outside the country.
In an advisory issued on Thursday, the NTA said the examination will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode.
It also informed candidates about the dress code and permissible items at the examination centres.
According to the advisory, candidates will be allowed to carry transparent water bottles to the examination centres.
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| | | | CRPF constable commits suicide | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 8: A CRPF personnel allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon in Anantnag district, officials said on Friday.
The incident occurred on Thursday evening at Kokernag in south Kashmir, they said.
Constable Satish Kumar, a resident of Rewari in Haryana, was posted with the 164 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).... | |
| | | | Earthquake jolts J&K parts | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 8: A Mild earthquake tremors were felt in several parts of J&K on Friday morning.
As per details available, an earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck Kishtwar district at around 09:57:54 IST.
Officials said the epicentre was located in Kishtwar region at Latitude 33.289 North and Longitude 76.739 East with a depth of 10 kilometres.
No reports of any loss of life or damage to property were received from anywhere in the Union Territory till the filing of this report.... | |
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