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| Swift action, lasting impact: LG Sinha delivers justice to terror victim families | | Dedicated web portal launched to streamline support for forgotten families | |  sanjay pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today launched a dedicated web portal to streamline and enhance support for families affected by terrorism across Jammu and Kashmir.
This initiative follows his recent distribution of appointment letters to 40 terror victim families in Baramulla on July 13, fulfilling a promise made during an interaction with affected families in Anantnag on June 29.
During the Anantnag meeting on June 29, LG Sinha assured eligible next of kin (NoKs) of terror victims that they would receive government jobs within 30 days.
True to his commitment, within 15 days, he handed over appointment letters to 40 families in Baramulla, marking a significant step toward delivering long-overdue justice.
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| We are witnessing overwhelming atmosphere of spiritual fervor and festivity throughout base camps: LG | | Amarnath Yatra-2025 | |  Visits Nunwan and Chandanwari
Early Times Report
PAHALGAM, JULY 22: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited Nunwan and Chandanwari Base Camps and reviewed the services and facilities for the pilgrims.
The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the pilgrims, service providers, langer sevadars, sanitation workers, medical staff, and administrative, Police and security officials deputed for the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra. He took stock of department-wise arrangements, logistics, lo... | |
| | | | They should talk to us first: Omar’s veiled attack on Cong for unilaterally launching statehood agitation | | |  sandeep bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 22: Amid the Congress party's intensified campaign for the restoration of statehood, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called on its leadership to engage directly with the National Conference (NC) to align efforts on this critical issue.
Speaking to reporters during a visit to Safapora, Abdullah emphasized that the National Conference has been a steadfast advocate for statehood and urged Congress to coordinate for unified action.
Abdullah dismi... | |
| | | | 4 crore illicit cigarettes seized in six months, Rs 104 crore tax evasion detected | | Crackdown On Tobacco Mafia | | | atul sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 22: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada informed Parliament on Tuesday that enforcement agencies have seized nearly 3.93 crore illicit cigarette sticks in just the first quarter (April–June 2025) of the current financial year. These seizures were carried out by Customs Field Formations and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).
In addition, the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) zones and the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) detected 61 cases of tax evasion involving gutkha, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, and pan masala, amounting to a total evasion of ₹104.38 crore during the same period.
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| | | | BSF raises ‘Drone Squadron’ for Indo-Pak Border | | Post-Operation Sindoor | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 22: The Border Security Force (BSF) is raising a maiden “drone squadron” for deployment along the India-Pakistan border even as it has begun “hardening” its defences and posts against lethal UAV attacks in the wake of lessons drawn during Operation Sindoor.
The squadron, to be based in specific border outposts (BoPs) at this front, will comprise an assortment of reconnaissance, surveillance and attack drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and specially-trained personnel who can operate these machines, official sources in the security establishment said.
The squadron will be navigated by a control room based in the western command headquarters of t... | |
| | | | ED files prosecution complaint in Rs 5.59 cr bank fraud case | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 21: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint under the provisions of the Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in the designated court in J&K’s Srinagar, and the court has taken cognisance of the prosecution complaint.
An ED press release said: “ED Srinagar Zonal Office has filed a Prosecution Complaint (PC) under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 before the Hon’ble Special Court (PMLA), Srinagar against Mukti Nath Doley, Ex Branch manager, Canara Bank, Irfan Manzoor Darzi, Shah Nawaz Shah of M/s SMC tours and Travels, New Delhi, Md. Parwez Mughal of Raffal World, Srinagar, Md. Asaraf Dev of M/s Raf... | |
| | | | Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, Jul 22: A flood-like situation has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after the Dharhali and Saktoh rivers witnessed a significant rise in water levels following incessant rainfall in the region, officials said on Tuesday.
As a precautionary measure, the Rajouri District Administration has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the district for today.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as continuous downpours have led to waterlogging and disrupted normal life in several low-lying areas. No casualties or major damage have been reported so far.
Continuous downpours have led to waterlogging and disrupted nor... | |
| | | | 4 Amarnath pilgrims injured in Ramban accident | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 22: Four pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Yatra today received minor injuries when a vehicle they were traveling in met with an accident during a downward convoy in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Officials said that four pilgrims suffered injuries when a bus in the Amarnath yatra convoy towards Jammu from Srinagar, hit the parapet wall due to brake failure at T-2 Tunnel Seri in Ramban.
Police along with locals and traffic cops deployed on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway immediately swung into action and launched a rescue operation and shifted the injured to the District Hospital.
Their conditions are stated to be stable, they said.
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| | | | Landslide blocks Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch highway | | | | Early Times Report
POONCH, Jul 22: The Jammu–Rajouri–Poonch National Highway has been blocked in the Kalal area of Poonch district due to a landslide triggered by incessant rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
An official said that a “landslide has blocked Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway at Kalal in Poonch”
He added that continuous heavy rainfall has lashed the region, raising concerns about more landslides and flash floods... | |
| | | | IMD issues flash flood alert for 12 J&K districts | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, JULY 22: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Flash Flood Guidance Bulletin, warning of a low to moderate risk of flash floods in several districts, including Kathua, Samba, Udhampur, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Reasi, Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, Baramulla and Anantnag, over the next 24 hours.
In response, District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) have been urged to take necessary precautions and measures as per established protocols to ensure public safety and mitigate risks. Further updates will follow based on IMD advisories.... | |
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