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| Expose people wearing masks, speak up against ones committing atrocities: LG Sinha | | Meets families of common Kashmiris, brutally killed by Pak-backed terrorists since 1990s | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 29: The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today met the family members of Kashmiri Civilians killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists in the last 3-decades. It’s a historic step to finally recognize and honour the thousands of innocent civilians in Kashmir who were brutally killed by Pakistani terrorists. Lieutenant Governor bowed to the family members and paid tributes to the common Kashmiri citizens who fell victim to the bullets of Pakistani terrorists.
Save Youth, Save Future Foundation, a non-profit organisation is playing a crucial role in documenting the families of terrorism victims. Over 40,000 people, including civilians, security personnel, and even children, have lost their lives to terrorism since 1990. In majority of cases, FIRs were not f... | |
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| LG visits Nunwan, Chandanwari base camps | | Amarnath Yatra-2025 | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 29: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha visited the Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps, today and reviewed the arrangements for the holy pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji, which is scheduled to begin from July 03.
At Nunwan Base camp, the Lieutenant Governor inaugurated a foot overbridge for smooth movement of pilgrims. The new facility will ensure efficient security checks and reduce the waiting time for devotees.
The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the ... | |
| | | | Needles of despair: Drug abuse soars among J&K’s adults, youth | | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 29:Jammu and Kashmir is in the grip of a deepening drug addiction crisis, with official data revealing a staggering rise in substance abuse across the Union Territory.
Recent government reports indicate that over 13.5 lakh people, or nearly 8% of the region’s population, are affected by some form of drug dependence a figure that health officials and experts say is both alarming and unprecedented.
According to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the majority of drug users fall within the 18 to 75 age group, with a significant number dependent on opioids.
The data, based on the National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance U... | |
| | | | Heroin Use Escalates in Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 29: A separate 2023 survey conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir administration further underscores the crisis, particularly in the Kashmir Valley. According to the findings, more than 52,000 individuals admitted to regular heroin use, spending an average of ₹88,000 per month to sustain their addiction, highlighting the economic and social toll of the epidemic.
The region’s rehabilitation infrastructure is grossly inadequate to meet the growing demand. Jammu and Kashmir has only two government-run de-addiction centres in Srinagar, while Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs) in district hospitals offer limited outpatient services. Experts say the lack of long-te... | |
| | | | Inspiration in motion: Armless Sheetal breaks barriers again, drives a car using only her feet | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 29: India’s celebrated armless para-archer and national inspiration, Sheetal Devi from Kishtwar district, has once again left the world in awe—this time by confidently driving a car using only her feet.
The extraordinary feat was captured in a video shared by Sheetal herself on social media, showcasing her incredible balance, coordination, and spirit. In the video, Sheetal is seen behind the wheel of a car, using her right foot to steer and her... | |
| | | | PM Modi highlights Yoga at world’s highest rail bridge | | Mann Ki Baat | |  Early Times Report
REASI, June 29: In the latest edition of Mann Ki Baat, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted a remarkable celebration of International Day of Yoga that took place at one of India’s most iconic locations—the Chenab Rail Bridge in Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir. The bridge, known as the world’s highest railway arch bridge, served as a stunning and symbolic venue for the yoga event capturing the spirit of unity and wellness that Yoga Day represents.
The event was org... | |
| | | | Turmeric export target set at USD 1 billion by 2030: Amit Shah | | |  HYDERABAD, June 29:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Centre has set a target of achieving USD one billion in turmeric exports by 2030.
Addressing a gathering after the inauguration of the National Headquarters of Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, he said the board would focus on packing, branding, marketing and export of the commodity.
The turmeric board would work towards ensuring remunerative prices for farmers, export of their produce, besides research and development, he sai... | |
| | | | Railway Ministry enhances passengers waiting list cap from 25 to 60% for AC classes | | | | New Delhi, June 29:
The Railway Ministry has enhanced the limit on passengers' waiting list from 25 per cent to 60 per cent for all AC classes and 30 per cent for non-AC classes by a fresh order issued on Saturday.
The order to cap the waiting list of passengers of all classes at 25 per cent was originally issued on April 17 to all zones as well as the Centre for Railway Information System (CRIS).
The CRIS amended the reservation system and implemented it from June 16.
"Just 12 days after implementing the order to cap all waiting list at 25 per cent of the total seats/berths of travelling classes, the ministry realised its mistake and almost reversed its decision," said a senior mini... | |
| | | | Boundaries of administrative units to be frozen on Dec 31 | | Census 2025 | | | New Delhi, June 29: The Centre has asked states and Union Territories to make any proposed changes in the boundaries of administrative units before December 31, when they will be considered final for the census exercise.
In a letter to all states and Union Territories, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan has said that for the Census, all villages and towns are divided into uniform enumeration blocks and for each block, an enumerator is assigned to avoid any miss or repetition during the population count.
According to norms, the Census can be conducted only three months after the freezing of boundary limits of administrative units such as districts, s... | |
| | | | Parliamentary Panel visits Gulmarg | | Review Facilities, Public Grievances And Redressal System | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jun 29 : The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice on Sunday visited the famous tourist resort of Gulmarg to review the facilities, public grievances and redressal system.
The 29-member committee, led by Member of Parliament Brij Lal, is currently on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir.
The committee comprising 20 Lok Sabha members and nine from the Rajya Sabha — includes Ranjan Gogoi, A. Raja, Kalyan Banerjee, Vivek Tankha and Swati Maliwal
The committee is scheduled to meet with the chief secretary and government officials in Srinagar. It will submit a report to Parliament after the meeting.
The committee ... | |
| | | | Char Dham Yatra put on hold | | | | Dehradun, June 29:
The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for the next 24 hours following a heavy rain alert, officials said on Sunday.
Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said that the pilgrimage had been halted temporarily as a precautionary measure. “I have given instructions to the police and administration officials to stop the pilgrims in Haridwar, Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Sonprayag and Vikasnagar,” Pandey told.
The suspension followed a cloudburst that hit Silai Band on the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district, leaving as many as nine workers missing at an under-construction hotel site. ... | |
| | | | Mineral Supervisor suspended | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the suspension of Randeep Singh, Mineral Supervisor presently posted in the District Mineral Office, Rajouri, with immediate effect following complaints received against him.
As per an order, during the period of suspension, Singh will remain attached to the office of the Joint Director, Geology and Mining, Jammu, till further orders.... | |
| | | | Monsoon reaches Delhi | | | | New Delhi, June 29:
The monsoon on Sunday covered Delhi two days after the normal date of June 27 and advanced over the remaining parts of the country nine days before the usual date of July 8, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
According to IMD data, this is the earliest the monsoon has covered the entire country since 2020, when it did so by June 26.
“The monsoon has further advanced into remaining parts of Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh and Haryana and entire Delhi today, June 29 2025,” the IMD said in a statement.
It said that heavy to very heavy rain is likely to continue in many parts of northwest, central, east and northeast India over the next seven days.
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