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| Vande Bharat trains to Srinagar fully booked | | Big Boost For Tourism | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 8: The newly inaugurated Katra-Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express trains have witnessed an unprecedented booking frenzy, with all seats sold out until June 10-12, 2025, just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the transformative Srinagar-Jammu rail link to the nation on June 6, 2025.
The high-speed rail service, designed to enhance connectivity between the pilgrimage hub of Katra and the scenic Kashmir Valley, has captured the attention of travelers, particularly pilgrims and tourists, despite recent challenges to the region’s tourism sector.
The two Vande Bharat trains, numbered 26401 and 26403, have become the preferred choice for many, with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) mobile app reporting no available ... | |
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| Bickering in coalition: Cong launches veiled attack at CM Omar | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 8: Amid growing concerns over the Jammu and Kashmir government’s increasing closeness to the BJP-led Union Government, the Congress on Saturday launched a veiled attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accusing him of deliberately ignoring the contributions of successive Congress-led governments in the completion of the Kashmir rail project.
Addressing a joint press conference in Jammu to review Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit, senior Congress lead... | |
| | | | In 11 years, NDA Govt redefined women-led development: PM Modi | | |  NEW DELHI, June 8:
Agencies
A day before his government marks its first anniversary in third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has redefined women-led development in its 11 years in power.
In all sectors, including science, education, sports, start ups and the armed forces, women are excelling and inspiring several people, Modi said on X.
He cited a number of welfare programmes which, he noted, have benefitted women imme... | |
| | | | In last few years J&K witnessed completely new work culture: LG Sinha | | Lays foundation stone of Dhunseri Polyfilm Ltd Industrial Unit in Kathua | |  Early Times Report
Kathua, June 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone of Dhunseri Polyfilm Limited Industrial Unit in Dohlian Jattan Village in Kathua.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the Chairman, Dhunseri Group of Industries, Chandra Kumar Dhanuka, all the members of the Dhunseri group, officials of J&K Industries Department and the District Administration and conveyed his best wishes for the upcoming state-of-the-art BOPP... | |
| | | | Chenab Bridge becomes craze among air travellers | | |  New Delhi, June 8:
Agencies
The world’s highest rail bridge on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, has become a craze among air travellers flying to Srinagar. According to a press statement issued by the railway ministry, flight pilots are making special announcements and passengers are showing eagerness to capture photographs of the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway-arch bridge.
“The Chenab Bridge draws admiration from eve... | |
| | | | Command Hospital Chandimandir saves life of soldier | | |  Chandigarh, June 8:
Agencies
In a remarkable display of medical expertise, the Chandimandir Command Hospital of the Army's Western Command saved the life of a serving soldier airlifted from Kargil with a life-threatening condition.
Experiencing severe respiratory distress, the soldier was diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary thromboembolism, a high-altitude related emergency condition, according to an official statement issued here on Sunday.
A team of medical specialists, led by Lt Col Pur... | |
| | | | In 2026, NDA will form governments in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal: Amit Shah | | |  Madurai (Tamil Nadu), June 8:
Agencies
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the NDA would form governments in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
Addressing party office bearers, he hailed Madurai as a city of 'Parivartan' and said his party's Karyakarta Sammelan (workers meet) would lead to change as well, of dislodging DMK from power.
In the 2026 Assembly election, BJP-AIADMK will form NDA government in Tamil Nadu and people will defeat DMK in 2026 polls and the DMK is 100 per ... | |
| | | | Don’t fall prey to false propaganda: Cyber Police cautions netizens | | ‘Verify facts before sharing sensitive content’ | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 8: The Cyber Police in Kashmir has warned netizens against circulating false and unverified reports on social media that can incite unrest or disturb peace.
"It has come to attention that certain media outlets and individuals on social media platforms are circulating false and unverified reports, thereby, creating deliberate attempt to incite unrest and disturb peace and public order," the Cyber Police Kashmir said in a series of posts on X on Sunday.
It s... | |
| | | | EAM Jaishankar embarks on Europe trip | | | | New Delhi, June 8:
Agencies
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday embarked on a week-long visit to Europe to hold talks with leaders of France, the European Union and Belgium to boost bilateral ties and reaffirm India’s policy of zero-tolerance against terrorism.
Jaishankar’s visit to Europe comes a month after India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack and it is expected that he will apprise the European leaders about New Delhi’s firm approach in dealing with cross-border terrorism.
In the first leg of his tour, Jaishankar will visit France, a country that has emerged as an all-weather friend of New Delhi.
“The external affairs m... | |
| | | | Active Covid cases cross 6,000-mark | | | | New Delhi, June 8:
Agencies
India’s active Covid case tally crossed the 6,000 mark with 769 new infections being reported in the last 48 hours, according to the Union health ministry data released on Sunday.
Kerala continues to be the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, according to the ministry.
Due to the rising Covid cases, the Centre is conducting mock drills to check facility-level preparedness and has instructed all states to ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators, and essential medicines, official sources had said.
There are 6,133 active Covid cases in India, and six more deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, the minis... | |
| | | | UP Govt to announce MSP for maize | | | | Auraiya (UP), June 8:
Agencies
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the state will soon open procurement centres for maize and declare Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the crop.
Addressing a gathering under the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ here, the chief minister accused the previous central and state governments of ignoring farmers' welfare.
For the first time in independent India, farmers became part of the central government’s political agenda in 2014 when Narendra Modi assumed office as prime minister and several innovative schemes were introduced for their welfare, he noted.
Highlighting a change in agricultural patterns, Adityanath said, “Earlier, far... | |
| | | | Chinese hackers target select group | | | | Washington, June 8:
Agencies
Cybersecurity investigators noticed a highly unusual software crash — it was affecting a small number of smartphones belonging to people who worked in government, politics, tech and journalism.
The crashes, which began late last year and carried into 2025, were the tipoff to a sophisticated cyberattack that may have allowed hackers to infiltrate a phone without a single click from the user.
The attackers left no clues about their identities, but investigators at the cybersecurity firm iVerify noticed that the victims all had something in common: They worked in fields of interest to China's government and had been targeted by Chinese hackers in the past.
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