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| Free hand to forces: LG Sinha vows to eradicate terrorism from J&K | | | | Sanjay Pandita
Udhampur, June 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reaffirmed his commitment to eliminating terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, announcing that security forces have been granted full authority to neutralize terrorists and dismantle their support networks.
He said that security forces have been given complete freedom to act against terrorists and dismantle their ecosystem.
Speaking at the passing-out parade of the 17th Batch of Probationary Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) and 26th Batch of Probationary Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) at the Udhampur Police Academy, Sinha emphasized a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism.
“I have given a free hand to the Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces to deal with terrorists and their ecosystem,” Sinha declared, urging the police, Indian Army, and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to collaborate in wiping out terrorism. A total of 49 DySPs and 1,112 PSIs completed their rigorous training at the academy, equipping them to tackle modern security challenges.
Sinha called for intensified strikes on Over Ground Workers (... | |
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| LG attends passing-out parade of probationers DySsP, PSIs | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, June 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the Passing-out Parade of the Probationers Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySsP) 17th Batch and Probationers Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) 26th Batch at SKPA, Udhampur.
A total of 49 Deputy Superintendents of Police and 1112 Probationary Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) completed their rigorous training today at the Police Academy.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated all the passing out police official... | |
| | | | Under PM Modi’s leadership J&K regained its identity of ‘Paradise’: LG | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today launched the ‘Reimagining Jammu & Kashmir’, a coffee table book by Photojournalist Ashish Sharma, at New Delhi.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor commended the Photojournalist Ashish Sharma for factually presenting the continuous changes taking place in Jammu and Kashmir and development in various sectors since abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019.
“Under leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narend... | |
| | | | Infighting cripples Cong’s campaign to counter BJP | | | | Sandeep Bhat
Jammu, June 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress’s campaign, launched to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) nationwide Tiranga Yatra with its Jai Hind Sabha and Jai Hind Yatra, is faltering due to persistent infighting and factionalism within the party.
Despite the appointment of Tariq Hamid Karra as the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief in August 2024, internal divisions continue to undermine the party’s efforts to present a united front.
In response to the BJP’s Tiranga Yatra, launched on May 13 to highlight Operation Sindoor’s success and promote nationalism, the Congress announced its Jai Hind Sabha and Jai Hind Yatra from May 20 to May ... | |
| | | | SIA attaches property of Pak based terrorist | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 16: In a significant move to counter terrorism and dismantle its support infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of J&K Police has attached the property of Pakistan-based terrorist.
Ab Hamid Lone, S/O Ab Aziz Lone, R/O Mawar Bala Qalamabad, Handwara, District Kupwara.
The immovable property attached comprises land bearing Khasra No. 110-min (02 Kanal 03 Marlas) and Khasra No. 115-min (01 Kanal 16 Marlas). The attachment has... | |
| | | | FATF condemns Pahalgam terror attack | | Enhances focus on steps by countries to combat terror financing | |  New Delhi, June 16:
Condemning the brutal Pahalgam terror attack in April, global watchdog FATF on Monday said it has enhanced its focus on the effectiveness of measures countries have put in place to combat terror financing.
“Terrorist attacks kill, maim and inspire fear around the world. The FATF notes with grave concern and condemns the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. This, and other recent attacks, could not occur without money and the means to move funds between... | |
| | | | HC discharges man in POCSO case | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 16: The Srinagar wing of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has discharged a man in a POCSO case after noting that the Investigating Agency had not collected any scientific evidence to show that the accused had committed the sexual assault upon the two girls, and there was an absence of oral testimony on the part of the victims.
The petition before the High Court was filed against the order of the Special Judge (POCSO Cases), Srinagar, whereby charges f... | |
| | | | Army pays tribute to soldiers who died in Galwan Valley clash with China | | |  Early Times Report
Ladakh, June 16: The Fire and fury corps of the Indian Army paid a “heartfelt tribute to the valour and sacrifice” of soldiers on Monday, remembering the ones who died five years ago (in 2020) during the Galwan valley clashes at the India-China border. “On Galwan Day, Fire and Fury Corps paid heartfelt tribute to the valour and supreme sacrifice of our bravehearts who stood resolute in the face of adversity. The indomitable courage in Galwan Valley forever resonates in the... | |
| | | | IAS Officer Dr Verma posted to J&K | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 16: The Delhi Government has issued transfer orders relieving four IAS officers from the Government of NCT of Delhi, with effect from June 30, 2025.
Among them, Dr Ashish Chandra Verma, a 1994 batch officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been transferred to Jammu and Kashmir. The other officers include Sudhir Kumar and Vinod P Kavle, both posted to Mizoram, and Dr Sachin Shinde, who has been posted to Andaman and Nicobar Islands. ... | |
| | | | PM Modi gifts handmade Kashmiri silk carpet to Cyprus Prez | | |  New Delhi, June 16:
Prime Minister Narendra has gifted a handmade Kashmiri silk carpet to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and a silver clutch purse crafted in Andhra Pradesh during his visit to the country.
Modi makes it a point to present gifts showcasing India’s rich and diverse traditions to foreign dignitaries.
Officials said the handmade silk carpet is a masterpiece of India’s cultural and artistic heritage, created by skilled artisans in the Kashmir valley using centuries-ol... | |
| | | | 3 injured in Kupwara explosion | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 16: Three persons, including a 10-year-old boy, were injured on Monday in an explosion in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here The explosion took place during demolition of an old mosque at Kachri in Langate area of the district, they said.
The mosque management committee was demolishing the old mosque to make a new one. The reason behind the explosion was not immediately known.
The injured were identified as Mudasir Ahmad Mir (26), Ghulam Ahmad Tantray (65) and D A Lone (10).
The injured persons were rushed to sub district hospital Langate where from Mir was referred to the Government Medical College hospital at Handwara.... | |
| | | | J&K likely to get rain in coming days | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 16: The Meteorological Department on Monday forecast isolated to scattered rain across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days According to the MeT, brief spells of rain and thundershowers, accompanied by gusty winds, are likely at isolated to scattered locations across the Union Territory until June 20.
A more active weather system is expected between June 21 and 23, with generally cloudy skies and intermittent rain and thundershowers likely in many parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
In the past 24 hours, the Jammu region witnessed fairly widespread light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunder and gusty winds. Jammu city recorded 46.0 mm of rainfall durin... | |
| | | | Army soldier found dead | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 16: The body of a jawan was found hanging from the ceiling of his unit at the Badami Bagh camp of the Army here on Monday, officials said.
They said the body of Naik P Kumar was discovered by his colleagues.
According to preliminary investigation, the jawan committed suicide, the officials said.
The body was taken to the Police Control Room here for medico-legal formalities, including post-mortem, they said.... | |
| | | | WPI inflation dips to 14-month low | | | | New Delhi, June 16:
Wholesale price inflation (WPI) declined to a 14-month low of 0.39 per cent in May on easing prices of food articles and fuel, and experts said geopolitical tensions could push up prices.
WPI-based inflation was 0.85 per cent in April. It was 2.74 per cent in May last year.
In a statement, the industry ministry said the inflaton in May is in positive zone primarily due to “increase in prices of manufacture of food products, electricity, other manufacturing, chemicals and chemical products, manufacture of other transport equipment and non-food articles”.
According to the WPI data, food articles saw a deflation of 1.56 per cent in May, against a deflation of 0.86... | |
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