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| LG Sinha performs ‘Pratham Puja’ on Jyestha Purnima to mark beginning of Amarnath Yatra | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 11: On the auspicious occasion of “Jyeshtha Purnima,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performed the “Pratham Puja” to mark the ceremonial commencement of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
The Lieutenant Governor sought the blessings of Baba Amarnathji and prayed for the good health, progress, and well-being of all people.
“Har Har Mahadev! Paid my obeisance to Baba Barfani and performed the 'Pratham Puja' at the Holy Cave, marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. May Baba Amarnathji continue to shower his divine blessings on all of us,” read a message from the Office of the J&K LG, which also shared pictures of the holy Shivling while Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was performing the puja.
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| LG reviews medical facilities a base camp | | | | Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, June 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Baltal today and reviewed the arrangements in place for medical and healthcare at the Baltal Base Camp Hospital.
The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the officials and directed them to ensure the availability of adequate numbers of doctors, paramedical staff and healthcare professionals, medical equipment, medicines, oxygen cylinders and round the clock healthcare service for the well-being of the pilgrims.
The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Shri Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal and other senior officials. ... | |
| | | | Conducts on-site inspection of Yatri Niwas | | | | Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, June 11: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today conducted the on-site inspection of the Disaster Management and Yatri Niwas Complex of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Baltal axis in Ganderbal. The Lieutenant Governor ascertained the progress of the work being carried out at the site, and directed the officials for timely completion of the infrastructure projects being developed to enhance facilities for pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
At Domail, the Lieutenant Governor also interacted with the members of the taskforce and staff of BRO engaged in improving and maintaining the yatra track.
The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Shri SJM Gillan... | |
| | | | Undeterred by Pahalgam terror attack over 3.31 lakh devotees register for pilgrimage | | Amarnath Yatra 2025 | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 11: Despite the shadow cast by a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, over 3.31 lakh devotees have registered for the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025, which is set to commence on July 3 and conclude on August 9, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. The 38-day pilgrimage, shorter than last year’s 52 days, will proceed along the traditional Pahalgam and Baltal routes, with robust security measures in place to ensure pilgrim safety.
The Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) reported that registrations, which began on April 14, 2025, have seen an overwhelming response, with estimates suggesting up to 5 lakh devotees may participate. Pilgrims can registe... | |
| | | | LG Sinha becomes first SASB Chairman to reach holy cave through Baltal track | | Inspects maintenance, upgradation and widening of Yatra track enroute | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha became the first Chairman of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board to reach the Holy cave in recent times through Baltal track. The Lieutenant Governor inspected the maintenance, upgradation and widening of Yatra track enroute and took first-hand appraisal of the measures taken by the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board and Border Road Organisation (BRO) to ensure the safe and hassle-free pilgrimage of the devotees. He lauded the unprec... | |
| | | | LG reshuffles J&K Admin; DCs, HoDs transferred | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 11: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday ordered a reshuffle in his administration, shifting four deputy commissioners and heads of various departments.
Deputy commissioners of Srinagar, Budgam, Ramban, and Kishtwar were among 24 officers who were transferred by the LG. Among them, 20 were IAS officers and four were Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) officers.
Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat was transferred... | |
| | | | Azad’s DPAP fades from J&K’s political scene just 3 years after formation | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 11: Less than three years after its inception, the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), founded by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, appears to have reached a political dead end. The party, launched with high hopes in September 2022, has been decimated by electoral failures, mass defections, and a lack of organizational cohesion, with its leaders reportedly retreating into political hibernation.
The DPAP was formed in the wake of ... | |
| | | | Panel report on reservation will be tabled soon: CM Omar | | |  Early Times Report
Aligarh, June 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the report compiled by the cabinet sub-committee on reservation will be tabled in the cabinet within days.
Speaking to reporters in Aligarh, CM Omar, said the cabinet meeting is held twice in a month.
“So far, the meeting has not taken place.
The meeting will take place in the next few days and the recommendations by the CSC will be tabled and will be looked into,” he said.
He also said Jammu and... | |
| | | | India’s rapidly expanding infra boosting ‘ease of living’: PM Modi | | |  New Delhi, June 11:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said it has been 11 years of infrastructure revolution, and asserted that India’s rapidly expanding infrastructure network is boosting ‘Ease of Living’ and enhancing prosperity.
“It’s been #11YearsOfInfraRevolution, with outstanding infrastructure being added that has enhanced India’s growth trajectory,” Modi said on X.
From railways to highways, ports to airports, India’s rapidly expanding infrastructure network is boosting ‘... | |
| | | | Hope prayers for peace will be answered: Dr Farooq after Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine visit | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu/Srinagar, June 11: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday returned to Srinagar by the recently launched Vande Bharat Express after an overnight stay at the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra.
“Had a great darshan and I am hopeful that all our prayers for peace, progress and brotherhood at the shrine will be answered so that we can move forward and our country also marches ahead and we become part of its development trajectory,” the former chief minist... | |
| | | | Fire guts lobby of J&K Assembly | | Historic photographs, furniture destroyed | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 11: A fire broke out inside the lobby area of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly complex today, causing significant damage to property.
Official sources said the blaze erupted in the lobby of the old Assembly building, where several photographs of former Governors and Lieutenant Governors were displayed.
These photographs were among the items destroyed in the fire, they said.
The flames also gutted several sofas, chairs, and other infrastructure, ... | |
| | | | ‘Only Aadhar authenticated users can book Tatkal tickets from July 1’ | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, June 11: Only Aadhar authenticated users will be able to book tickets under the Tatkal scheme from July 1, 2025, onwards, the Railway Ministry said in an announcement.
In a circular dated June 10, 2025, the ministry informed all zones that this decision was made “to ensure that the benefits of the Tatkal Scheme are received by the common end users.” “With effect from 01-07-2025, tickets under Tatkal scheme can be booked through the website of Indian Railway C... | |
| | | | Electoral rolls preparation in India one of World’s most rigorous, transparent exercises: CEC | | Delivers keynote address at Stockholm International Conference on electoral integrity | |  New Delhi, June 11:
Preparation of electoral rolls in India is one of the world’s most rigorous and transparent exercises, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has said before an international audience amid allegations of fudging in voter data.
Electoral rolls are shared with recognised national and state parties in accordance with law every year during revision as well as before the elections, Kumar said in his keynote address at the Stockholm International Conference on Electoral I... | |
| | | | Man charred to death | | |  Early Times Report
RAJOURI/JAMMU, June 11: A 68-year-old man was burnt to death while trying to control a forest fire in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday Abdul Aziz, a retired government teacher hailing from Panda Khetar village of Dalyote panchayat, voluntarily joined a team of forest officials to extinguish fire in Garn forest in Kalakote sub-division on Tuesday, the officials said.
While the forest fire was controlled to a large extent by late evening, ... | |
| | | | Searches underway in Samba village | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 11: Security forces on Wednesday launched a search operation along Dhar road in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir after villagers reported movement of two suspected terrorists, officials said.
The operation is underway but so far there was no trace of the suspected persons who are said to be wearing combat uniforms, the officials said.
They said some villagers reportedly noticed the suspected persons near a school in the vicinity of Nud village during the... | |
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