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| Rotten meat scandal widens in Kashmir, authorities seize more spoilt consignments | | |  Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 7: The food safety crisis in Kashmir deepened on Wednesday as authorities seized two more consignments of rotten meat dumped on the outskirts of Srinagar, intensifying public concern over health risks and widespread violations of food safety regulations.
Officials said dozens of unclaimed packages of decayed meat and poultry were found abandoned in the Nowgam and Pampore areas—just days after over 1,200 kilograms of spoiled packaged mutton were co... | |
| | | | Jammu Airport records 1.61 mn passengers | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 7: Jammu Airport has seen a significant surge in air traffic, with a total of 1.61 million passengers travelling through the airport during the year 2024-25.
The data was revealed in response to a question raised by Jugal Kishore, a Member of Parliament, in the Lok Sabha.
The response was provided by Murlidhar Mohol, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation. He said scheduled Indian operators have connected Jammu to several major cities, including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Srinagar, and Leh. These routes saw a total of 188 weekly aircraft movements, which include both arrivals and departures.
The increase in air tr... | |
| | | | 3 CRPF jawans killed in Udhampur accident | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 7: Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and 15 injured when a vehicle carrying them skidded off the road and rolled down into a nallah in Udhampur district on Thursday, officials said.
The incident took place around 10:30 am in the Kadwa area when the personnel were returning from an operation from Basant Garh. The vehicle belongs to the 187 battalion of the force.
The vehicle was carrying 23 personnel. While two personnel died on the spot, 16 others were injured. They were evacuated to a hospital, where one more succumbed to injuries, taking the toll to three.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh posts on X, “Disturbing to receive the... | |
| | | | LG Sinha expresses grief | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed his deep grief over the loss of lives of CRPF personnel due to tragic accident in Basantgarh area of Udhampur.
The Lieutenant Governor in a post on X has said: “Saddened by loss of CRPF personnel due to an accident near Udhampur. We will never forget their exemplary service to the nation. My thoughts are with bereaved families. Praying for speedy recovery of injured. Directed senior officials to ensure best po... | |
| | | | Tourism expansion will create employment opportunities: CM Omar | | Attends National Tribal Festival at Gurez | |  Early Times Report
GUREZ, Aug 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the development and upliftment of Gurez and its people. Speaking at the valedictory function of the two-day National Tribal Festival Gurez-2025 held at the picturesque border village of Chorwan in Gurez, the Chief Minister assured residents that Gurez remains high on his government’s priority list.
He lauded the peace-loving nature of the people of Gurez, acknowledging their unwaver... | |
| | | | Lt Gen Sharma reviews counter-terrorism grid in South Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 7: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Northern Command, on Thursday reviewed the counter-terrorism grid in South Kashmir and was briefed on the prevailing security situation in the region.
In a post shared on X, the Northern Command of the Indian Army stated, “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, reviewed the counter-terrorism grid in South Kashmir, where he was briefed on the security situation, operational readiness and ongoing operations.”
“He complimented all ranks for their steadfastness and resilience, enabling the Indian Army’s resolute commitment to ensuring peace and securit... | |
| | | | GOC White Knight Corps reviews Doda, Kishtwar security | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 7: The General-officer-Commanding White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, today reviewed the security scenario in Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
The GOC White KnightCorps, along with GOC CIF(D), today conducted an operational review in Doda and Kishtwar, the White Knight Corps said in a post on X.
It further said that the GOC was briefed on the internal
security situation, threat assessment and force deployment for counter-terrorism operations.
“Focus was laid on maintaining area domination, enhancing surveillance and ensuring a coordinated and proactive response to emerging threats,” said a post.... | |
| | | | SSP Jammu transfers Station House Officers | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 7: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Joginder Singh, has ordered the transfer and posting of several Station House Officers (SHOs) across different police stations in Jammu District.
As per the official order, Inspector Arun Parkash has been posted as SHO Bakshi Nagar, while Inspector Azad Manhas has been appointed as SHO Miran Sahib.
Inspector Jai Paul Sharma will now serve as SHO Gandhi Nagar, and Inspector Rakesh Singh has been posted as SHO Bishnah.
Inspector Sushil Chodhary has been given charge of Police Station Trikuta Nagar and Inspector Rajesh Jasrotia will now serve as SHO Akhnoor, while Inspector Rakesh Manni has been posted as SHO P... | |
| | | | Day 7: Locals call for relocation amid anti-terror operation in Kulgam | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 7: Amidst the ongoing anti-terror operation in Kulgam, which entered its seventh day on Thursday, locals from the Akhal village have called for their relocation from the area, citing severe hardships.
The residents claimed they were unable to sleep due to the relentless firing and were now running out of food as well.
“We have been facing severe difficulties for the past seven days. Firing and bombs go on during the night. There is a shortage of ration in our homes now,” Mubarak Khanday, a villager living close to the encounter site, said.
Emphasising that the women and children in the area are terrified, Khanday claimed that they have developed ‘psych... | |
| | | | Anti-terror operation continues | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 7: The anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district entered the seventh day on Thursday — the longest so far this year — as security forces continued to battle the ultras hiding in the deep forest area, officials said.
Army’s Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma reviewed the security situation and counter-terrorism grid in South Kashmir, where he was also briefed upon the ongoing operation.
“The operation has entered its seventh day and is going on,” the officials said.
They said intermittent exchange of firing continued on Thursday morning.
The officials said the security forces were using all means, including drones and helicopter... | |
| | | | ED recovered Rs 23,000 cr laundered money, distributed it among victims | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Aug 7: The Enforcement Directorate has recovered around Rs 23,000 crore laundered money and distributed it to the victims of financial crimes, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court on Thursday.
The statement was made by the top law officer before a special bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma during the open court hearing on a batch of pleas seeking review of the controversial May 2 judgement of the apex court.
The apex court had on May 2 ordered liquidation of Bhushan Power & Steel Limited (BPSL) while setting aside a resolution plan of JSW Steel Limited for the ailing firm.
The CJI-led bench on July ... | |
| | | | Police search bookstores across Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 7 : A day after the Jammu and Kashmir government ordered the forfeiture of 25 books accused of promoting secessionist ideologies and inciting violence, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday launched valley-wide searches of bookstores to ensure compliance with the ban.
Police teams, as per the details visited several bookstores in Srinagar, Sopore, Ganderbal, Anantnag, Kulgam and
other towns, verifying inventory and removing any listed titles that had been declared as "forfeited" under Section 98 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
Officials said that the searches are being conducted as a preventive measure to ensure that no banned ... | |
| | | | AK-47, ammunition recovered | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 7: Security forces on Thursday busted a hideout and recovered one AK-47 rifle and ammunition in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, officials said.
The recovery was made from the Berighouth-Dugadda area in the Chatroo area after a hideout was busted during a routine search operation, they said.
One AK-47, a magazine of the weapon, 30 rounds, including some Pak rounds, and a binocular were recovered, they said.... | |
| | | | NDA authorises PM Modi, Nadda to pick its VP candidate | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Aug 7: The National Democratic Alliance on Thursday authorised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president J P Nadda to pick the ruling bloc’s vice presidential candidate, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said.
It was a unanimous decision, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister said.
A meeting of key BJP leaders and their allies was held at the Parliament complex where the decision was taken.
Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah besides Nadda, JD(U)’s Lalan Singh, Shiv Sena’s Shrikant Shinde, TDP’s Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, and Chirag Paswan of LJP (Ram Vilas) were among those who attended the meeting.
Rajnath Singh chaired the meeting.... | |
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