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| LG Sinha lauds remarkable efforts of NCC Cadets’ during Operation Sindoor | | Says youth our hope for brighter future | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with National Cadet Corps (NCC) Cadets at the Special National Integration Camp, today at Chinar Auditorium, Badami Bagh Cantt, Srinagar.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor commended the NCC Directorate, J&K and Ladakh, Headquarters 15 Corps and Headquarters 31 Sub Area for organising Special National Integration Camp to provide an opportunity to expose youth from various parts of the country to the rich culture and traditions of J&K and present inspiring example of unity in diversity.
“National Cadet Corps shapes young minds and proudly serves society and the nation. NCC cadets have displayed courage and novel approach to challenges to societal progress. Priceless values like discipline, team work,... | |
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| Terror trail in Basantgarh: Women OGWs emerge as key challenge for security forces | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 27: While security forces have intensified operations to track down three terrorists recently spotted in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district, a major challenge lies in monitoring the activities of Over Ground Workers (OGWs)—particularly women—who are increasingly being used to aid militants.
Intelligence inputs suggest that terror groups are deliberately recruiting females and couples to facilitate their movement, hoping to evade detection... | |
| | | | Jugal, Wani to rejoin Cong soon after Ghar Wapsi of Taj, Saroori | | | | sANDEEP bHAT
Early Times REPORT
Jammu, June 27: Two close associates of Ghulam Nabi Azad former Cabinet Ministers Taj Mohi-ud-Din and Ghulam Mohammad Saroori—formally rejoined the Congress Party on Thursday, signaling a likely wave of return by other supporters of the former Chief Minister.
According to sources, former ministers and ex-MLAs Abdul Majid Wani (Doda) and Jugal Kishore Sharma (Reasi) are also expected to return to the Congress fold in the coming days.
As previously reported by Early Times, the Congress high command has quietly opened its doors to loyalists of Ghulam Nabi Azad, many of whom had expressed interest in returning to the party ahead of the last Assembly electio... | |
| | | | CM Omar calls for collective efforts to restore J&K as India’s premier tourist destination | | Addresses FICCI’s ‘Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Revival Dialogue at SKICC | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that it is the collective duty of the government and tourism stakeholders to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s position as the country’s pre-eminent tourist destination and ensure it remains so.
The Chief Minister was addressing the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Revival Dialogue’ organized jointly by FICCI and the Department of Tourism, J&K at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.
“It is ... | |
| | | | Arrested terror aides used VoIP, VPN to communicate with Pak-based handlers | | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 27: In a significant operation, Sopore Police arrested three individuals on Friday for their active role in aiding Pakistan-backed terrorists and engaging in anti-national activities.
The trio, identified as Irfan Mohiuddin Dar, Mohammad Asif Khan, and Gauhar Maqbool Rather, were detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for their persistent actions threatening the security and sovereignty of the Union Territory.
All three have been lodged in Kot Bhalwal Jail, Jammu, following their arrest.
The accused were named as Irfan Mohiuddin Dar, son of Mohiuddin Dar, from Sangrampora, Sopore; Mohammad Asif Khan, son of Abu Rehman Khan, from Harwan ... | |
| | | | NIA Court grants 10 days police remand to 2 accused | | Pahalgam Terror Attack | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 27: Special Judge NIA Sandeep Gandotra today granted 10 daysto NIA of two accused who were arrested for harbouring the Pakistani terrorists behind the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April 22, 2025 in which 26 peoples were killed.
The two men – Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar from Batkote, Pahalgam, and Bashir Ahmad Jothar of Hill Park, Pahalgam – were arrested by NIA on Sunday in the first major breakthrough in the investigations into the attack that left 26 persons, m... | |
| | | | GOC Mishra reviews security situation in Rajouri, Poonch | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 27 : White Knight Corps General Officer Commanding (GoC) Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Friday visited Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district to review the operational preparedness and prevailing security situation in the sector.
He impressed upon the troops to
maintain high readiness and dominate the operational environment in the twin border districts.
“GoC White Knight Corps visited the Headquarters of Romeo Force to review the operational preparedness a... | |
| | | | Amarnath Yatra: J&K Admin to house 50,000 pilgrims in lodgement centres | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jun 27: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has made arrangements to house over 50,000 pilgrims in various lodgement centres across the Jammu region for their comfortable pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in the South Kashmir Himalayas beginning July 3, officials said.
The 38-day-long Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to start on July 3 from the twin routes — the traditional 48-kilometre Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-kilometre Baltal route in Ganderbal district — leading to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine. The first batch of pilgrims will leave for Kashmir from the Jammu-based Bhagwati Nagar base camp a day bef... | |
| | | | More than 180 companies of paramilitary forces deployed: IGP Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 27 : The 38-day-long yatra is scheduled to start on July 3 from the twin routes the traditional 48-km Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in the Ganderbal district leading to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath. The first batch of pilgrims will leave for Kashmir from the Jammu-based Bhagwati Nagar base camp a day before the start of the yatra.
The administration is ready and committed to ensuring a... | |
| | | | Travel in convoys, follow cut off timings: IGP Birdi to pilgrims | | | | Early Times Report
Ganderbal, June 27: Urging Amarnath Yatris to travel in convoys for their safety and convenience, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V K Birdi on Friday said that all the arrangements have been put in place for the safe and smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage slated to commence on July 3.
Talking to reporters here, IGP Birdi said, “Police have strengthened security arrangements along Baltal and Pahalgam tracks to ensure smooth movement of pilgrims.”
He said, “Proper security arrangements have been made at both tracks, as they are both essential. The Baltal Axis has detailed measures in place to make the journey safe and smooth for devotees," he said... | |
| | | | India rejects Arbitration Court ruling on J&K hydroelectric projects | | | | New Delhi, June 27 :
Rejecting the ruling by a Court of Arbitration that issued a “supplemental award" regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, India on Friday said that the tribunal has no legal authority to intervene.
Both the hydel projects are situated on tributaries of the Indus river system and have been a longstanding point of contention between India and Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the tribunal has no legal authority and that its establishment was inconsistent with the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) signed in 1960. The MEA said the ruling referred to as a “supplemental award” relates to questi... | |
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