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| J&K statehood at appropriate time: LG Sinha | | ‘Authority of Indian state established in J&K during my 5-year tenure, no hartals, calendars; one local youth joined terror ranks this year’ | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 16: Reiterating that J&K’s statehood will be restored at an appropriate time and everyone needs to wait for it, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that during his five-year tenure he has been able to establish the authority of Indian state in the region.
In an interview to a news channel LG Sinha, reflected on his five-year tenure and the significant transformation the region has undergone under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“When Article 370 was abrogated in August 2019, the Union Home Minister outlined a three-step process: delimitation, elections, and then restoration of statehood at an appropriate time. Delimitation has been completed, assembly elections have been held peacefully with high voter turnout, and an elec... | |
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| Since 2019, PM Modi building fear-free, terror-free J&K: LG Sinha | | Addresses seminar on "J&K's March Towards Peace" at Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed a seminar on "J&K's March Towards Peace" as part of lecture series organized by Gandhi Smriti, at New Delhi. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also inaugurated a newly developed ‘Gandhi Smriti Art Gallery’.
The event was also graced by former Union Minister and Vice-Chairman of Gandhi Smriti, Shri Vijay Goel.
In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the profound and deep bond bet... | |
| | | | Pahalgam attack: Arrested brothers willingly provided shelter, logistics to Pak terrorists | | | | ATUL SHARMA
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 16: Two brothers from south Kashmir, arrested last month in connection with the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, are alleged to have willingly provided shelter and logistical support to Pakistani terrorists who massacred 26 unarmed civilians at Baisaran Valley.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing the case, arrested the accused Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar, a resident of Batkote, and Bashir Ahmad Jothar, of Hill Park, both localities in the
Pahalgam area — on June 22 for allegedly harbouring the foreign militants responsible for the carnage.
According to the NIA, the two accused not only offered refuge at a seasonal dho... | |
| | | | Cong intensifies J&K’s statehood demand to retrieve lost ground | | | | sANDEEP BHAT
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 16: In a move to reclaim its political relevance in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress has launched an aggressive campaign to demand the restoration of statehood to the region.
The party’s leadership, led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, has escalated its efforts through both diplomatic and confrontational strategies.
In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kharge and Gandhi urged the central government to expedite the process of restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing that the prolonged delay undermines democratic principles and the aspirations of the region’s peo... | |
| | | | Task is challenging, I have to deliver results as Ladakh’s LG,” says Kavinder Gupta | | | | sanjay pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 16: Newly appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Wednesday said that the responsibility entrusted to him is not just an honour but a serious duty, and he would be judged by his performance, not promises.
Speaking at a felicitation ceremony organized by the BJP at the party headquarters in Jammu, Gupta underlined the strategic importance of Ladakh and expressed his commitment to delivering concrete results for the Union Territory.
“Ladakh is a very strategic Union Territory. My foremost responsibility is to safeguard national interests while working towards the development and welfare of the region,” Gupta said.
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| | | | Amarnath Yatra 2025 progressing smoothly: Div Com Bidhuri | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 16:“Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 is going on seamlessly, and pilgrims are taking darshans of Baba Barfani without any interruption” Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir informed today reacting to the false news being circulated on various Social Media Channels that the Yatra has been suspended.
As on 15th July, 2025 more than 2.34 lakh pilgrims have taken darshans, and today on 16th July, pilgrims have proceeded to the Holy Cave from both the routes without any interruption and are taking darshans.
All media outlets are advised to verify facts from official sources before publishing or circulating any information regarding the yatra.
Public is requested to... | |
| | | | Another batch leaves for cave shrine | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jul y 16: A fresh batch of 6,064 pilgrims left here on Wednesday to pay obeisance at the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said.
The pilgrims, including 1,511 women, left for the twin base camps of Nunwan-Pahalgam in Anantnag and Baltal in Ganderbal in two separate convoys under tight security arrangements.
While 3,593 pilgrims are heading in a convoy of 139 vehicles for Pahalgam base camp, 2471 pilgrims on board 95 vehicles have preferred the Baltal route for their yatra.
The 38-day annual yatra started from the two routes on July 3 and is scheduled to end on August 9, coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan festival.
Over 2.35 lakh ... | |
| | | | Fake gun licence case: High Court extends SIT probe into 2 more FIRs | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 16: The High Court here has dismissed pleas seeking quashing of additional FIRs in connection with an investigation into the fake gun licence case and ordered a probe by a special investigation team (SIT) into two cases registered in the Rajouri district over a decade ago.
It, however, said the order shall not preclude the government from transferring the investigation into all FIRs to any specialised probe agency such as the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) or the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
An FIR was registered on February 7, 2011, at Janipur police station in Jammu after two persons carrying 12 bore guns were nabbed and their weapons licenses, ... | |
| | | | Police attach immovable properties of Pak-based terror handlers | | |  Early Times Report
Budgam, July 16: In a major crackdown on terror operatives and their support structures, Budgam Police on Wednesday attached three properties belonging to Pakistan-based terrorist handlers (JKNOP) located in Khag, Chewa Beerwah, and Harwani Khansahib areas of Jammu and Kashmir’s (J-K) Budgam district, officials said.
According to the Kashmir Police, the action was taken in the presence of concerned executive magistrates.
The list of properties attached includes a double-... | |
| | | | Strong police-public bond essential to eradicate terrorism: DGP Prabhat | | MHA declares Akhnoor Police Station best in J&K | |  Early Times Report
Akhnoor (Jammu) July 16 : Emphasizing the crucial role of public cooperation in maintaining peace, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday said that a strong bond between the police and the public is essential to effectively eradicate terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir.
Talking to reporters here, DGP Prabhat said, “A major success was achieved recently in Dudu-Basantgarh forest of Udhampur, where a top Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commander, active for four y... | |
| | | | 2 killed, 14 injured in Gumri accident | | | | Early Times Report
DRASS, July 16: Two persons lost their lives while fourteen others were injured after a civilian vehicle met with an accident near Gumri in the early hours today.
As per reports, the mishap occurred around 5:45 AM when a Traveller carrying seventeen passengers skidded off the road about 500 metres from Gumri towards Drass.
“Among the injured, eight suffered serious injuries while six sustained minor wounds. The driver escaped without any injuries,” reports said.
They said the Indian Army and Ladakh Police responded quickly, launching a prompt rescue operation.
All injured passengers were given first aid at the MI Room, Gumri, and later shifted to the Sub-District H... | |
| | | | MeT warns of heavy rain, flash floods | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jul 16: The Meteorological Department Srinagar has issued an advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslide risks in the coming days.
Director MET, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said that the weather from July 16–17 and July 21–23 is expected to remain generally cloudy, with intermittent spells of light to moderate rain/thundershowers across many parts of the Union Territory.
“Intense showers and isolated incidents of heavy to very heavy rainfall are likely during these periods,” Dr. Mukhtar said.
From July 18-20, scattered to fairly widespread areas are also expected to receive light to moderate rain/thundershower... | |
| | | | 7 IAS, IPS officers get AGMUT cadre | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 16: After successfully completing Phase-II of their IAS and IPS training, three IAS officers and two IPS officers have been allotted to the Jammu and Kashmir segment of the AGMUT Cadre, while one IAS and one IPS officer have been allotted to the Ladakh segment.... | |
| | | | Searches launched in Kathua | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 16: Security forces have launched a search operation along the Hiranagar forward area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district after a villager reported the movement of two suspected persons on Tuesday night, officials said.
Hiranagar falls along the International Border (IB) in the Jammu district and has seen several encounters in the past.
The operation was ongoing when reports last came from the area. So far, there has been no trace of the suspected persons, who are said to have asked the man to guide them to some place, they said.
A villager was reportedly intercepted by two suspected persons near the Kandi area of the border belt of Hiranagar on Tuesd... | |
| | | | Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary gets additional charge | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has assigned additional responsibilities to Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, IAS (AGMUT:2009), as Civil Aviation Commissioner.
According to an official order, In the interest of administration, it is hereby ordered Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, IAS (AGMUT:2009) secretary to the Government, Science & Technology Department holding the aditional charge of the post of Administrative Secretary, Civil Aviation Department Shall also hold the charge of the post of Civil Aviation Commissioner, in addition to his own duties, till further orders.... | |
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