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Youth will create J&K’s brighter future, ensure long-lasting peace: LG Sinha
Addresses Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Program at IUST
7/24/2025 10:48:12 PM
Early Times Report SRINAGAR, July 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Program at Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora. Yuva Connect is a flagship initiative under Viksit Bharat-Yuva Connect Program launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor lauded the transformative platform for youth engagement which aims to bridge the gap between young citizens and policymakers while empowering youth to become active stakeholders in nation-building. He said the initiative is a step toward fostering structured youth engagement and building a stronger link between young citizens and policymakers. “Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Program aims to create a platform where youth can s...
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Security forces revamp strategy to counter escaping terrorists
7/24/2025 10:47:22 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, July 24: Security forces in the Jammu region are overhauling their operational tactics to address the persistent challenge of terrorists escaping after encounters, particularly in the districts of Kishtwar, Doda, and Udhampur. The move comes in response to a series of incidents where terrorists, including those affiliated with groups like Hizbul Mujahideen and Jaish-e-Mohammad, have evaded capture in the region’s rugged terrain, exploiting dense forests and high-altitude areas south of the Pir Panjal range. Recent encounters, such as those in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar and Basantgarh in Udhampur, have highlighted the difficulty of neutralizing fleeing terror...
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Postpone agitational programmes until Dalai Lama’s visit ends: Buddhist organizations to Ladakhi groups
7/24/2025 10:47:16 PM
Sanjay Pandita Early Times Report Jammu, July 24: Amid the emergence of differences among leaders of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) over the inclusion of some leaders in the body, there is uncertainty over the chances of the next round of talks with the Higher Power Committee (HPC) of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Leh Apex Body (LAB), in coordination with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has decided to postpone its pursuit of resumed dialogue with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) until mid-August, prioritizing the ongoing spiritual visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Leh. The decision comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the scheduling of talks addressing two key demands: the r...
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After repeated setbacks, Azad returns to reclaim ground, renews statehood pitch
7/24/2025 10:47:05 PM
Sandeep Bhat Early Times Report Jammu, July 24: Marking a significant return to the political stage, former Chief Minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad, made a high-profile visit to Reasi today. After a prolonged period of political inactivity—largely attributed to his party’s disappointing performance in the recent Assembly elections—Azad’s reappearance is being viewed as an attempt to revive his political standing and reconnect with the people. During his interaction with the media, Azad strongly reiterated the demand for the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir—a cause that ...
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BSF search operation on after suspected infiltration in R S Pura
7/24/2025 10:46:57 PM
Early Times Report JAMMU, July 24: Border Security Force (BSF) troopers on Thursday continued a search operation along the international border (IB) after suspected infiltration in the R.S. Pura sector of Jammu district. BSF officials said the operation began late on Wednesday night and continued through the early hours of Thursday. Troopers carried out coordinated searches in the forward villages, agricultural fields, and dense vegetation near the border fence. “An infiltration alert was also issued across the R.S. Pura and Arnia sectors, prompting night patrolling and intensified surveillance measures. Additional personnel, dog squads and thermal imaging equipment to monitor any mov...
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CM Omar takes serious view of misbranded machine-made carpets
7/24/2025 10:46:50 PM
Early Times Report SRINAGAR, July 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today took a serious note of counterfeit machine-made carpets passed off as authentic Kashmiri hand-knotted products and gave instructions to Industries & Commerce department to take strong action against showrooms and retail outlets which are selling machine-made carpets under the label of Kashmir handmade carpets. CM observed that these fakes would damage the globally renowned brand of Kashmiri hand-made carpets and adverse...
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Drug raid turns violent; one dead in Police firing
7/24/2025 10:46:27 PM
Atul Sharma Early Times Report Jammu, July 24: A drug raid conducted by the District Special Branch (DSB) in the Surrey Chak area of Phallian Mandal turned violent this evening, resulting in the death of one individual after alleged stone-pelting forced the police to open fire. Sources told Early Times that the incident occurred at approximately 5:45 PM when the DSB team, acting on a specific intelligence input, chased a motorcycle (No. JK02DL/6229) suspected to be involved in drug trafficking. “Amid the chase, the team encountered fierce resistance in the form of heavy stone-pelting by unidentified individuals in the area. In the melee, the official vehicle of the DSB team, a Bo...
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Police attach property used for harbouring terrorists
7/24/2025 10:46:20 PM
Early Times Report SRINAGAR, July 24: Police on Thursday said that in a major action under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, police in Sopore attached a residential property for its use in providing shelter and logistical support to terrorists involved in unlawful and anti-national activities. In a handout to the police said that the property comprises a single-storey residential house along with land measuring 3 Kanals and 3 marlas, under Survey Nos. 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, and 2018, situated at Reban Ramham, falling in the ownership of Javaid Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Rasool Dar resident of Reban Sopore. The attachment has been made in connection with FIR No. 133/2024 registere...
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BSF Water Wing secures unfenced borders along swollen rivers in Jammu
7/24/2025 10:46:13 PM
Early Times Report JAMMU, July 24: The Border Security Force (BSF) Water Wing is guarding the unfenced international border along Jammu’s swollen rivers, flowing towards Pakistan, amid rising water levels due to heavy rainfall. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Jammu’s forecast for today states that it will be “Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain”. The maximum temperature is stated to be 28°C, and the minimum temperature is 25 °C. On Wednesday, heavy rainfall lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The water level in the Poonch river surged, prompting the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to deploy personnel to monitor the situation and prevent casualties. Ass...
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Airlines reported 183 technical defects this year: Govt
7/24/2025 10:46:07 PM
Early Times Report New Delhi, July 24: Five Indian airlines reported 183 technical defects in their aircraft to the aviation regulator DGCA this year till July 21, including 85 by Air India Group, according to the government. IndiGo and Akasa Air reported 62 and 28 technical defects, respectively, while SpiceJet reported 8 defects, as per data shared by the civil aviation ministry in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Air India and Air India Express together reported 85 technical defects, respectively. All the figures are for this year till July 21. In 2024, the number of technical defects reported stood at 421, lower than 448 reported in 2023. In 2022, the count of techni...
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3,500 pilgrims leave from Jammu
Amarnath Yatra
7/24/2025 10:45:57 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, July 24: A fresh batch of 3,500 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here on Thursday to offer prayers at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in the Anantnag district, officials said. The 22nd batch of pilgrims, comprising 2,704 men, 675 women, 12 children and 109 sadhus and sadhvis, left the base camp in two convoys of 140 vehicles for Pahalgam and Baltal under tight security. While 2,668 pilgrims left for Pahalgam in a convoy of 95 vehicles, 832 pilgrims left in a convoy of 45 vehicles via the Baltal route. With this, 1,33,878 pilgrims have departed from the Jammu base camp for Kashmir since July 2, when Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the fi...
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CRPF authorized for 10-years
7/24/2025 10:45:48 PM
Early Times Report SRINAGAR, July 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Home Department has authorized the CRPF to conduct periodic field firing practice at the 100 Meter Baffle Firing Range located at Group Centre CRPF Lethpora (RTC Srinagar) in Pulwama district. The approval, granted under the Manoeuvres, Field Firing and Artillery Practice Act, 1938, will remain valid for 10 years from the date of issuance of the notification, subject to strict compliance with all legal provisions...
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Jammu immerses in Gita wisdom: MahaMandleshwar Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand Ji enlightens with timeless teachings
State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission meets Satish Sharma to strategize consumer awareness initiatives
Div Com, IGP review arrangements for Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2025
Court awards 3 years RI, Fine Rs 17.5 lacs each in acid attack case
Sooner statehood is restored, better it will be: GN Azad
IIM Jammu advances towards AACSB accreditation
Nova IVF Fertility launches 100th Centre in Jammu
EPFO, Labour Department join hands to promote employment generation in J&K
Govt lacks will to deliver effective governance: Altaf Bukhari
Vishva Kashmiri Samaj holds meeting
Awareness programme under BBBP held at Shopian
Policybazaar SMVD Katra Half Marathon - 4th Edition Draws Massive Participation
200-year-old trees fell down
Chamber of Traders Federation delegation meets Controller Legal Metrology
Ashok Koul chairs organizational meeting in Pulwama
Tea plantation drive launched in Billawar - a first for J&K UT
India, UK sign CETA
DC reviews progress under Holistic Agriculture Development Programme
DC Doda reviews functioning of Revenue Department
CUJ becomes first Central University in India to attain Prestigious AACSB Membership
Citizens’ Cooperative Bank Jammu conducts plantation drive
Uttar Pradesh to showcase its rich cultural heritage on Japan’s global platform
Special judge NDPS denied bail in NDPSA case
DC Poonch reviews road restoration measures post rainfall, landslides
SBI RSETI Ramban, Indian Army conducts awareness camp
Samba Police nabbed drug peddler with 10 grams heroin like substance
Priti Khajuria appointed as District Chairman of Inner Wheel District 307
DC Reasi reviews arrangements for I-Day celebrations
CEO Doda chairs meeting with HOIs to finalize arrangements for 79th Independence Day Celebrations
Balwant Thakur leaves for England to explore Natrang’s International Network
Van Mahotsav blossoms in Jammu
Ajaz Jan highlights importance of Youth in Bathindi meet
DC inspects arrangements at base camp
46 tonnes of paper loaded for Ajra from Kathua Railway Station of Jammu Division
Javid Dar inaugurates HP&M buyer-seller meet
Rare Jawbone Fusion Deformity successfully operated at AIIMS Jammu
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