TOP STORY OF THE DAY |
|
|
| Mehbooba meeting with LG followed by Iltija's positive remarks on Kashmir rail project spark political buzz | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 4: In a significant political development, former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday—her first such interaction since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The meeting, followed by a rare positive statement from her daughter and PDP leader Iltija Mufti regarding the upcoming inauguration of the Kashmir rail link, has sparked a wave of discussion in political circles across Jammu and Kashmir.
While Mehbooba Mufti had long avoided engagement with the administration post-Article 370 revocation and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two Union Territories, her decision to meet the LG marks a notable shift. During the meeting, she submitted a memorandum outlining k... | |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FRONT PAGE STORIES |
|
|
| Security tightened around hydro projects after Indus Water Treaty suspension | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 4: In the wake of the Union Government’s suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) on April 23, 2025, security has been significantly heightened around key hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly along the Chenab River in Kishtwar district. The move follows the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead and comes amid fears of potential sabotage by Pakistan-backed terror groups. Authorities have placed hydroelectric installa... | |
| | | | Punjab’s famous YouTuber arrested for links with Jyoti Malhotra | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 4: Three weeks after arrested famous Haryana-based vlogger Jyoti Malhotra on the charges of espionage for Pakistan, another known YouTuber from Punjab on the charges of spying.
On Wednesday, Punjab Police apprehended Jasbir Singh, a YouTuber from Mahlan village in Rupnagar district, on charges of espionage for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). This arrest follows the recent detention of Haryana-based vlogger Jyoti Malhotra on similar charges.
... | |
| | | | Train to Kashmir will usher new era for J&K: LG Sinha | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 4: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari will usher a new era for Jammu Kashmir Union Territory.
The Lieutenant Governor said that world's highest Chenab Railway Bridge, a network of 36 tunnels and 943 other bridges for year-round connectivity reflects a rising Kashmir's dreams and commitment of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in shaping Jammu Kashmir Union Terr... | |
| | | | ACB arrests Naib Courty for demanding, accepting bribe | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 4: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that public servant namely Sgct Sudesh Kumar, PID No. EXJ-055648, posted as Naib Courty in the court of Ld. Munsiff, Mahanpur demanded illegal gratification for preventing to file an appeal against the order of acquittal in the case pending adjudication before the Ld. Munsiff Court Mahanpur.
The accused had demanded a bribe of Rs 10,000 from the complainant for preventing to file... | |
| | | | Not a single person in Pahalgam has earned a penny in weeks, say stakeholders | | Terror Attack Aftermath | | | Early Times Report
Pahalgam, June 4: Even 43 days after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians, mostly tourists dead, this picturesque town in South Kashmir continues to reel under its impact.
“Not a single person here has earned a penny in weeks. Some haven’t made even 10 rupees in over a month,” a local told a Srinagar based news agency.
Stakeholders—including horsemen, hoteliers, drivers, and shopkeepers— have urged the administration to reopen parks and gardens in the area as the poorest of the poor are bearing the brunt of the prolonged shutdown.
The once-bustling tourist destination has been eerily silent following the terror attack at Baisaran Valley, n... | |
| | | | Kashmir Train to stop at only 4 stations | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 4: The Ministry of Railways has released the timetable for the newly introduced Vande Bharat Express train services between Jammu Tawi and Srinagar, marking a major milestone in enhancing rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir.
The semi-high-speed trains will operate with limited halts, stopping only at four key stations along the route—Jammu Tawi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Banihal, and Srinagar.
According to the Ministry's notification two pairs of ... | |
| | | | Court rejects bail of teacher who duped unemployed youth | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 4: Special Municipal Mobile Magistrate Jammu Rajni Bahgat rejected the bail application of Jameel Anjum who duped innocent unemployed youth on the pretext of providing Govt Jobs.
According to the crime branch the applicant Jameel Anjum S/o Nasir Ahmad R/o Ustad Mohalla Jammu has been arrested, was registered on the written complainant of Rashid Manhas S/o Sajed Khan R/o Gujjar Nagar Jammu wherein he alleged that the accused person duped him of Rs 10 lakh cash... | |
| | | | PM Modi to inaugurate Chenab Bridge, flag off train to Kashmir | | |  New Delhi, June 4:
Agencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday inaugurate the Chenab bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, and flag off Vande Bharat trains between Katra and Srinagar in J&K. A PMO statement said Modi will launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 46,000 crore at Katra, the home to the Mata Vaishno Devi temple.
Lauding the Chenab bridge as an architectural marvel, the statement noted that it is at a height of 359 metres above the river. It is ... | |
| | | | Utilise central funds to help poor prisoners get bail: MHA to States, UTs | | |  New Delhi, June 4:
Agencies
The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked all the states and union territories to provide financial assistance from a Central fund to poor prisoners who are unable to secure bail or release from prison due to non-payment of fine owing to financial constraints.
In a communication, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has conveyed to all the states and union territories to avail the funds made available by it from where they can draw an appropriate amount to provide ... | |
| | | | Inquiry ordered against 2 former JEs | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 4: The J&K Government has initiated departmental proceedings against V.K. Dhar and Satish Vaid, both former Junior Engineers posted in the Irrigation Division No. II, Jammu, in connection with the case titled Deep Raj vs M. Raju (Contempt No. 180/2018). ... | |
| | | | J&K Govt hikes DA | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 4: The J&K Government has announced a revision in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees, increasing it from 53% to 55% of the basic pay, effective from January 1, 2025. ... | |
| | | | 11 injured in Reasi accident | | | | Early Times Report
Reasi, June 4: At least eleven persons were injured after a Tata Mobile load carrier rolled down into a deep gorge near the CISF checkpoint at Jyotipuram area of Reasi district on Wednesday.
Official sources said that the accident occurred when the vehicle skidded off the road and fell nearly 50 feet down, resulting in injuries to all occupants.
The injured were shifted to District Hospital Reasi for treatment. “All injured are under medical supervision and their condition is being monitored, they said.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and further investigation started. ... | |
| | |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
STOCK UPDATE |
|
|
 |
| BSE
Sensex |
 |
| NSE
Nifty |
|
|
| |
CRICKET UPDATE |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|