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| UNSC report confirms Pak’s role in Pahalgam terror attack | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 30: A recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) report has confirmed India’s long-standing allegations of Pakistan’s involvement in funding and supporting terrorism, specifically linking The Resistance Front (TRF) to the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. The attack, which occurred on April 22, 2025, in Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of 26 civilians and shocked the nation.
The UNSC’s 1267 Sanctions Committee Monitoring Team report revealed that TRF, a proxy outfit of LeT, claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack not once but twice, even publishing a photograph of the attack site on the same day.
The report explicitly stated that the attack, carried out by five terrori... | |
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| Gandhi Nagar road rage incident: Police arrest accused after 72 hours’ chase | | 68-year old victim crushed by Thar critical, shifted to Punjab for specialized treatment | |  Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested the Gandhi Nagar road rage accident accused Manan Anand after a 72 hours long chase by six specially constituted teams for the purpose.
Meanwhile, the 68-year-old individual, who suffered severe head injuries due to his reckless driving, has been shifted to Fortis Hospital in Punjab after his condition reportedly worsened.
“Accused Thar driver Mannan Anand son of Rajinder Anand of House number 62, ... | |
| | | | BJP’s central leadership directs J&K unit to launch aggressive campaign on post-370 gains | | | | Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 30: As the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir approaches the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35-A, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) high command has issued clear instructions to its Jammu and Kashmir unit to launch an aggressive and coordinated public campaign to highlight the achievements of the Modi government in the region since the constitutional revocation on August 5, 2019.
According to party insiders, the central leadership has expressed the need to counter what it sees as a “misleading and politically motivated” campaign being run by the Congress and other opposition parties that are demanding the res... | |
| | | | From ‘Op Mahadev’ to ‘Op Shiv Shakti’: Forces eliminate five terrorists in 72 hours | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 30: In a major success for counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have eliminated five terrorists within a span of 72 hours, dealing a significant blow to Pakistan-backed terror groups operating in the region.
In the early hours of Wednesday, Indian Army troops foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district, killing two infiltrators. The operation, codenamed ‘Operation Shiv Shakti’, was launched ... | |
| | | | Lt Col among 2 soldiers die in Leh accident | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, July 30: A Lt Colonel and an Army jawan died while three officers injured after a boulder hit an Army vehicle in the Leh area today morning, officials said.
An official said that an Army vehicle was hit by the boulder when an Army convoy was moving from Durbuk to Chongtash at around 11:30 am.
He said that in the incident one Lt Col and a jawan were killed while two major rank officers and a captain were injured. “The injured have veen shifted to an Army hospital i... | |
| | | | Bus hits teacher in Kupwara, dies | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 30: A school teacher was killed after being hit by a bus in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.
The bus skidded off the road and crashed, resulting in injuries to 10 passengers inthe Behnipora area of Handwara, they said.
Irshad Ahmad Lone, a government school teacher, was walking on the road when he was hit by the bus. He was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries, they said.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the accident.
“I am deeply grieved by the tragic road accident in Handwara. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the family of Irshad Ahmed Lone, who lost his life. I pra... | |
| | | | ‘Attend Independence Day function’ | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all officers and officials stationed in Srinagar and Jammu to attend the main Independence Day celebrations on August 15 as part of their official duty.
According to a circular issued by the General Administration Department, the main functions will be held at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar and Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu.
“No absence will be allowed without prior permission,” read the circular.
As such, the Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, and Public Sector executives have been asked to ensure full participation of staff under their control.... | |
| | | | No Yatra convoy to move from Jammu today | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 30: In view of the inclement weather conditions on the Yatra routes, as an abundant caution, the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra convoy will not move from Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu on 31st July, 2025.
“Due to the heavy rains over in the Yatra area, the movement of pilgrims from Base camps has been affected. Therefore, it has been decided that no convoy movement shall be allowed towards the base camps Baltal and Nunwan from Bhagwati Nagar Jammu on 31st July, 2025. Pilgrims shall be kept informed about the situation in due course of time", Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar said.
So far, over 3.935 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave S... | |
| | | | J&K Govt adds new rights in Prison Manual | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has amended the Prison Manual, 2022, to include specific rights and facilities for prisoners with disabilities.
As per a notification issued by the Home Department, the new clause under Chapter XVII ensures non-discrimination, accessibility of prison infrastructure, proper healthcare and rehabilitation, disability screening during admission, and regular training of prison staff to handle the needs of differently-abled inmates.
The move aims to promote dignity, equality, and appropriate care for all prisoners with disabilities across jails in the Union Territory. ... | |
| | | | 2 teachers die after flash floods sweep bike in Batote | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN, July 30: Two teachers tragically lost their lives after their bike was swept away by a flash flood near Jalebi Morh Nallah in the Batote area on Tuesday.
The victims, identified as Jagdev Singh Thakur and Sanjay Sharma—both residents of Ghordi Block in Udhampur district—were on their way to work when the swollen stream overpowered their vehicle.
The incident occurred amid heavy rainfall that caused a sudden rise in water levels.
According to the Station House... | |
| | | | Schools shut amid heavy rainfall | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 30: Authorities in three districts of Jammu and Kashmir—Bani (Kathua), Poonch, and Rajouri—have ordered the closure of all Government and private schools due to heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions.
In Bani sub-division of Kathua, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) directed the closure of all educational institutions on Wednesday as a precautionary measure amid continuous downpour and rising water levels.
The order cited student and staff safety as the primary reason, with officials closely monitoring the situation for further action.
Similarly, in Poonch and Rajouri, the respective Chief Education Officers (CEOs) announced a one-day closure... | |
| | | | Around 489 road projects face delays over land clearance issues: Gadkari | | |  New Delhi, July 30:
As many as 489 road projects, which were originally scheduled for completion by March 2025, are pending due to delays in land acquisition, forest/wildlife clearances and railway approvals, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, said the government is making all efforts to resolve the pending issues in close coordination with state governments and other stakeholders to comple... | |
| | | | No third-party intervention in Indo-Pak ceasefire: Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha | | |  New Delhi, July 30:
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday categorically said there was no third-party intervention in bringing about a ceasefire with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, asserting that the halting of the military action was also not linked to trade as claimed by US President Donald Trump. Intervening in the special discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US President did not have any phone calls be... | |
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