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| After two-month silence, Pak resumes drone-based drug smuggling on borders | | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 31: After nearly two months of silence, Pakistan has resumed its drone-based smuggling operations along the International Border (IB), raising fresh concerns about cross-border narco-terrorism.
In the past six days, security forces have foiled at least two attempts to drop narcotics via drones, recovering over 1.5 kilograms of heroin in separate incidents.
In the latest episode, a suspected Pakistani drone dropped a yellow packet containing 500 grams of heroin, valued at over Rs 2 crore, near the border in Kathua district on Tuesday. The consignment was recovered from Chhann Tanda village, located close to the border under the jurisdiction of Hiranagar Police Station.
Alert villagers spotted the suspicious packet lying in agricultural fields and promptly informed the authorities. Joint teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Special Operations Group (SOG), and the Border Security Force (BSF) launched a swift search and cordoned off the area.
SSP Kathua, Shobhit Saxena, confirmed the recovery and told the media, “A suspicious y... | |
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| Despite shadow cast by Pahalgam terror attack, 4 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance in 28 days | | Amarnath Yatra 2025 | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 31: With just nine days left for the conclusion of the 38-day-long Amarnath Yatra, the number of pilgrims who have paid obeisance at holy cave shrine, nestled in Himalayas, crossed the four lakh mark on Thursday— despite the shadow cast by the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.
Officials said that a total of 8,276 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave shrine on Thursday, including 6,296 males, 1,082 females, 58 children, 55 sadhus, 3 sadhvis, 2 transgender individuals, and 780 security personnel.
They said the cumulative number of pilgrims who have completed the Yatra since its commencement on July 3 has reached 401,677.
Despite witnessing ... | |
| | | | Pilgrims crossing 4 lakh mark miracle: LG Sinha | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 31: Terming the number of Amarnath pilgrims crossing the 4 lakh mark as a “miracle,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the record participation of devotees from across the country and the world in the annual Amarnath Yatra stands as a testament to India’s unity and its unwavering resolve to overcome challenges.
LG Sinha, who is also the chairman of the Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board (SASB), while sharing the information about number of pilgri... | |
| | | | LG thanks stakeholders | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 31: The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today expressed gratitude to all the stakeholders involved in the arrangement of Holy Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra after it crossed the figure of 4 Lakh darshans today.
The Lieutenant Governor in post on X said: "Baba Amarnath makes the impossible, possible. With his blessings, the Holy Yatra today crossed the figure of 4 Lakh. I bow to Lord Shiva for this miracle and express my gratitude to everyone involved in makin... | |
| | | | CM Omar inaugurates Travel & Tourism Fair in Ahmedabad | | Invites travellers to explore Kashmir, highlights J&K’s year-round attractions | |  Early Times Report
GANDHINAGAR (GUJARAT), July 31: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended a warm invitation to travellers from across the country to explore the unparalleled beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality of Jammu & Kashmir.
He was speaking at the inaugural of the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) at the Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Highlighting Jammu & Kashmir’s immense tourism potential, the Chief Minister said the r... | |
| | | | Cabinet approves outlay of Rs 6,520 crore | | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana | | 
Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 31: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved a total outlay of Rs 6,520 crore including additional outlay of Rs 1920 crore for ongoing Central Sector Scheme “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana” (PMKSY) during 15th Finance Commission Cycle (FCC) (2021-22 to 2025-26).
The approval includes Rs 1000 crore to support the setting up of 50 Multi Product Food Irradiation Units under the component scheme-Integrated Cold ... | |
| | | | Opposition’s abstention from Parliament proceedings helps Govt pass laws easily: Azad | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 31: Former Parliamentary Affairs minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Thursday said the Parliament should be allowed to function smoothly as abstention from proceedings by the opposition only helps the government.
“I am against disrupting the functioning of the House. If you do not allow the House to function, then why do you get elected? Entering the House means you will raise the national, international, and domestic issues, and the problems of the people in the Par... | |
| | | | Court sends accused to 6-day police remand | | Thar Road-Rage Case | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 31: The third Additional Munsiff Jammu on Thursday sent Manan Anand, resident of Nanak Nagar Extension, main accused in Thar Road Rage, to six days police remand.
According to the details Anand has been arrested in connection with an FIR registered at Police Station Gandhi Nagar under sections 281, 125(a), and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The police produced accused Manan Anand before the 3rd Additional Munsiff/Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Arvind Manhas this morning. The Investigating Officer, PSI Mohammad Ilyas, submitted an application seeking 9-days police remand, citing the seriousness of the allegations and the need for further inv... | |
| | | | Terror aide arrested in Nagrota sent into police custody | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 31: Jammu Court ordered a six-day police remand for Azan Hameed Gazi, a terror associate who has been arrested by Nagrota Police. The accused, a resident of Hilalabad Qamarwari, Srinagar, was produced before the court in connection with FIR No. 170/2025 under Section 3/25 of the Arms Act registered at Police Station Nagrota.
According to the police, in a significant arms recovery operation, Jammu Police apprehended one person at TCP Naka on Byepass Nagrota, the accused, identified as Azan Hameed Gazi S/o. Abdul Hameed Gazi R/o Hilalabad, Qamarwari, Srinagar, was intercepted while travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar in a Toyota Etios (registration numbe... | |
| | | | Judges sitting roster issued | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 31: The Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has issued the sitting roster of 14 judges in the Jammu and Srinagar wing of the High Court.... | |
| | | | 44 JEs assigned AE charge | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 31: The Government has approved the temporary placement of 44 Junior Engineers (Diploma Holders) as In-charge Assistant Engineers. ... | |
| | | | Naseer Ahmed Wani gets additional charge | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 31: In a recent administrative move, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has assigned Naseer Ahmed Wani, JKAS, Special Secretary to the Public Works (R&B) Department, the additional charge of Managing Director, JKPCC Ltd.
He will hold the post until a suitable officer is appointed by the General Administration Department. ... | |
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