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Setback for Cong as LBA asserts authority, Thupstan returns to lead LBA 9/18/2025 9:22:14 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 18: In a major political development in Ladakh, the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) has reasserted its authority over the Leh Apex Body (LAB), declaring that it will not allow “politicisation” of the platform spearheading the agitation for statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. After a tough stand taken by the LBA, the Ladakh Congress announced that it would withdraw from the Leh Apex Committee to maintain its non-political character. The LBA urged former chief Thupstan Chhewang and two Members of Parliament to lead the Apex Body in order to strengthen the movement. Accepting the request, Chhewang returned to the leadership fold after having resigned from the Apex Body in May 2025, citing “partisan, individua...   READ MORE

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Controversy erupts over crowdfunding campaign in Mehraj Malik’s Name 9/18/2025 9:21:59 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 18: A massive controversy has erupted after some individuals allegedly launched a crowdfunding campaign on social media in the name of fighting a legal battle for the release of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik. What has raised eyebrows is that Mehraj Malik’s legal advisor and senior AAP leader, advocate Appu Slathia, has categorically denied the launch of any such initiative. He clarified that neither the MLA’s legal team nor the party has authorized or endorsed a crowdfunding drive. “We are competent enough to legal fight Mehraj Malik’s case in the court. We don’t know who have launched a campaign for crowdfunding for legal fight”, she said, add...   READ MORE   Bar president distances himself from Mehraj’s legal team 9/18/2025 9:21:54 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 18: In a setback to Mehraj Malik, president of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Nirmal K Kotwal distanced himself from legal team of Mehraj Malik. “I wish to clarify certain issues that have come to my knowledge through social media platforms regarding Mehraj Malik, MLA”, Kotwal stated in a statement. “It has come to my notice that certain videos are in circulation wherein Mehraj Malik has allegedly stated that Jammu & Kashmir is not a part of India and has also praised terrorist Burhan Wani and terrorist Masood Azhar”, he pointed out, adding, “At the very outset, I wish to state that these videos and statements were never brought to my kno...   READ MORE   LG Sinha to inaugurate national seminar on’ Bhartiya Bhashaon Mein Ekaatmata ' today Hindi Pakhwada Celebrations 9/18/2025 9:21:32 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Sept 18: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, will inaugurate a one-day national seminar on the theme “Bhartiya Bhashaon Mein Ekaatmata” as part of Hindi Pakhwada celebrations by Rajbhasha Cell at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Friday, September 19, 2025. The seminar is being organised by the Rajbhasha Cell of NIT Srinagar in collaboration with Bhartiya Bhasha Samiti (Ministry of Education), Government of India, New Delhi. ...   READ MORE   District-level panels constituted Lakhpati Didi Initiative 9/18/2025 9:21:12 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Sept 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the constitution of District Level Steering Committees across the Union Territory for implementing the Lakhpati Didi Initiative, with Deputy Commissioners as chairpersons and senior officers from development, agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, industries, cooperatives, banks, NABARD, ITIs and the Rural Livelihood Mission as members, tasked with advising on strategy, ensuring coordination, monitoring p...   READ MORE   CM Omar Inaugurates Convention Centre in Gulmarg 9/18/2025 9:20:56 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Sept 18: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated the Convention Centre at Gulmarg tourist resort to boost tourism. “Chief Minister today inaugurated the Convention Centre at Gulmarg. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to boost tourism, promote MICE activities, and create new opportunities for local youth and businesses,” the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) posted on X. Addressing the gathering, the chief minister said the Con...   READ MORE   Vaishnodevi Yatra resumes after brief halt, registration begins 9/18/2025 9:20:44 PM Early Times Report Katra/Jammu, Sept 18: Registration for the pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi resumed on Thursday morning after authorities decided to give a go ahead for the yatra that was briefly suspended due to inclement weather. After a 22-day suspension due to a landslide and heavy rainfall, the pilgrimage to the shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district resumed on Wednesday. However, it was halted on Wednesday evening due to inclement weathe...   READ MORE   PM Modi speaks to Nepal PM Karki, supports efforts to restore peace 9/18/2025 9:20:33 PM New Delhi, Sept 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Sushila Karki and reaffirmed India's steadfast support for her efforts to restore peace and stability. In a post on X, Modi said that during his conversation with Karki, he conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the recent tragic loss of lives during violent protests in the neighbouring country. "Had a warm conversation with Mrs. Sushila Karki, Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal. ...   READ MORE   Court denies bail to ex-president LoC Traders Association in Hizbul funding case 9/18/2025 9:20:19 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 18: The Special NIA Judge, Jammu, Sandeep Gandotra today dismissed the bail application of Tanveer Ahmed Wani, former President of the Line of Control (LoC) Traders Association, who is accused of channelising funds from Pakistan to strengthen the terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen. Wani, a resident of Pulwama and an ex-militant, was arrested in February 2020 after the arrest of Hizbul commander Syed Naveed Mushtaq and others. The National Investigation Agency...   READ MORE   Pahalgam tourist killings case: NIA court extends remand of 2 accused 9/18/2025 9:20:11 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 18: Special Judge NIA Act, Jammu, Sandeep Gandotra today extended the judicial remand of two accused in the Pahalgam tourist killings case, allowing the National Investigation Agency (NIA) more time to complete its probe into the April 22 massacre at Baisaran meadow, Pahalgam. Additional Sessions Judge Sandeep Gandotra granted extension of custody for Bashir Ahmad Jothatd, son of Lal Din Jothatd of Baisaran (presently Hill Park, Pahalgam, Anantnag), and Parva...   READ MORE

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