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| Pahalgam attack: LeT operative who aided terrorists arrested in Kulgam | | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 24: In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested a Lashkar-e-Taiba (TRF) operative for allegedly providing logistical support to the terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
The accused, identified as 26-year-old Mohammad Yousuf Kataria of Kulgam district, was picked up for questioning after police analyzed weapons seized during July’s Operation Mahadev. Following two days of interrogation, he was formally arrested.
“Srinagar Police have arrested an OGW (overground worker) from South Kashmir, identified as Mohd Yousuf Katari (26) of Kulgam. He played a role in providing logistical support to the terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev,” a senior police officer said.
Police sources said Kataria arranged resources for the group of Pakistani terrorists who were gunned down in Dachigam forest during Operation Mahadev in July.
On April 22, Pakistani terrorists opened fire on a group of tourists in Pahalgam, killing at least 26 people in one of the deadliest attacks in Jammu and Kashmir in rece... | |
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| Leh erupts in unrest: 4 dead, 60 injured; curfew imposed | | | | Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 24: At least four people were killed and 60 others injured on Tuesday when protests in Leh, which had been described as “peaceful,” spiraled into unprecedented violence. Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew across Leh town to prevent the situation from worsening.
“Curfew has been imposed as a precautionary measure to save the situation from further deteriorating because some elements are trying to instigate people,” Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta said in a message posted on social media.
Although authorities have yet to confirm the number of deaths in the violence, LG Kavinder Gupta admitted that some people have lost the... | |
| | | | Wangchuk’s provocative speeches led to violence in Leh: MHA | | Mob torched police vehicle, injured over 30 police, CRPF personnel, damaged public property | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Sept 24: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday said that provocative speeches by the activist Sonam Wangchuk led to the violence in Ladakh.
In a statement the MHA said, “The Government of India has been actively engaging with Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance through the High-Powered Committee (HPC), a sub-committee, and multiple informal channels. These efforts have already yielded phenomenal results, including raising Scheduled Tribe reser... | |
| | | | LG Kavinder Gupta urges people to remain calm | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 24: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Wednesday urged people to remain calm and maintain peace. In a statement, Gupta said forces deployed in the town carried only lathis to manage the situation after a bandh call was given by certain organizations. “After joining the hunger strike venue, some miscreants, without provocation, started pelting stones at the forces deployed to maintain peace,” he said.
“With a dangerous game plan, they attacked a... | |
| | | | Case registered against Leh Cong councillor | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 24: Authorities in Leh have registered a case against Congress councillor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag after his photograph, purportedly showing him carrying a weapon during protests, went viral on social media. Tsepag, who represents Upper Leh Ward, has also come under scrutiny for a speech delivered on Tuesday, which police allege may have incited unrest.
According to sources, law enforcement agencies are reviewing video and audio evidence of his address to determine whether it amounts to provocation of public disorder or poses a threat to communal harmony.
The action follows violent clashes in Leh on September 24, when protests demanding statehood for Lad... | |
| | | | Court rejects anticipatory bail plea in rape case | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 24: The Fast Track Court, Jammu, has dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Ajay Kumar (38), a resident of Gangyal, accused of repeatedly raping a woman under the pretext of offering her a job.
Presiding Officer Amarjeet Singh Langeh rejected the plea filed in connection with FIR No. 95/2025 registered under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code at Police Station Gangyal. The Court observed that custodial interrogation of the accused was imperative to recover alleged electronic evidence, including nude photographs and videos said to have been taken of the prosecutrix.
The prosecution opposed bail on grounds that the accused could destroy crucial ... | |
| | | | CBSE releases datesheets for class 10, 12 board exams 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Sept 24: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the tentative datesheets for the Class 10, 12 board examinations to be held in 2026. The examinations are scheduled to be held between February 17 and July 15, 2026.
The exams to be held during this period include: Main Examinations for Classes 10 and 12
Examinations for Sports Students (Class 12), Second Board Examinations (Class 10)
Supplementary Examinations (Class 12).
According to... | |
| | | | J&K may not get statehood as BJP didn’t win assembly polls: CM Omar | | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that an impression was developing in the Union Territory that its statehood will not be restored as the BJP could not win assembly elections last year.
He said BJP was the only party that opposed statehood restoration.
“Sometimes it looks like people of Jammu and Kashmir will not get statehood because the BJP lost the elections. This is an injustice because nowhere was it said that st... | |
| | | | Cabinet approves productivity linked bonus for railway employees | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Sept 24: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) of 78 days for Rs 1865.68 crore to 10,91,146 railway employees, in recognition of the excellent performance by the railway staff.
Payment of PLB to eligible railway employee is made each year before the Durga Puja / Dussehra holidays.
This year also, PLB amount equivalent to 78 days’ wages is being paid to about 10.91 lakh non-gazetted railway employees.
The payment of PLB acts as an incentive to motivate the railway employees for working towards improvement in the performance of the Railways.
The maximum payable amount ... | |
| | | | Approves expansion of PG, UG medical education capacity | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Sept 24: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Phase-III of a scheme for strengthening and upgrading existing central and state government medical colleges to increase 5,000 postgraduate seats.
It also approved the extension of the central scheme for upgradation of existing government medical colleges for increasing 5,023 MBBS seats with an enhanced cost ceiling of Rs 1.50 crore per seat, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
This initiative will significa... | |
| | | | Rajya Sabha polls for 4 J&K vacant seats on Oct 24: EC | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Sept 24: Biennial elections to fill four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, which have been lying vacant since 2021, will be held on October 24, the Election Commission said on Wednesday.
Separately, Rajya Sabha bypoll to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of AAP member from Punjab Sanjeev Arora will also be held on October 24.
He had resigned following his election to the Punjab assembly. His Rajya Sabha term was to otherwise end on April 9,... | |
| | | | Fraudulent land compensation case: J&K Police carries out multiple raids | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 24: The Economic Offences Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday carried out multiple raids at several places in the valley in connection with a fraudulent land compensation case, an official said.
According to a police spokesperson, the case was registered following a complaint alleging that compensation for land falling under the transmission line in the villages of Watrad, Dalabal, and Kachwari in Khansahib tehsil of Budgam district had been ... | |
| | | | Chief Justice Palli announces comprehensive action plan for speedy disposal of cases | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 24: In a significant move aimed at strengthening the justice delivery system, Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has launched a Comprehensive Action Plan for disposal of cases.
The initiative focuses on timely resolution of pending cases, reduction of backlog, and enhancement of judicial efficiency.
Recognizing the growing concern over case pendency and delayed justice, the Chief Justice has outlined a multi-pronged strategy to ensure swift and effective adjudication of matters, especially those that have been pending for several years.
Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, while launching Phase... | |
| | | | Suspicious object turns out to be firecracker | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 24: Srinagar Police on Wednesday said that a suspicious object recovered near the Passport Office was later found to be firecrackers used during a nearby marriage function.
In a statement, police said the area was immediately cordoned and a Bomb Disposal Squad was rushed to the spot, which safely defused the material after examination.
The police further reminded the public that the use of firecrackers containing harmful chemicals stands banned by orders of the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal (NGT).
“Any violation will invite legal action under law. Citizens are also cautioned against spreading rumours, as strict action will follow agains... | |
| | | | J&K Govt forms panel to vet DPR | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Technical Appraisal Committee to prepare and vet the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for laying SD-WAN network connectivity in all Prosecution Offices across courts, districts, provinces, and headquarters.
Headed by the In-Charge Director of NIELIT Srinagar, the panel includes experts from the University of Kashmir, Government College of Engineering and Technology Jammu, and SeMT J&K.
The committee has been directed to submit its report to the Information Technology Department within 15 days, providing technical recommendations, ensuring viability of proposed solutions, and adhering to government guid... | |
| | | | 2 labourers rescued after earth caves in | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI/JAMMU, Sept 24: Two labourers had a narrow escape after a mound of earth caved in at a road construction site in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.
The labourers were digging a roadside drain when they got buried at Beri-Pattan near Sunderbani Tuesday evening, they said.
They said fellow labourers acted swiftly and pulled them out safely, officials said. ... | |
| | | | 5 soldiers injured in Poonch accident | | | | Early Times Report
Poonch, Sept 24: Five Army personnel sustained injuries after a Taverra vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident at Ghani area Sector Mankote Poonch district on Wednesday morning.
Official sources told that the vehicle, bearing registration number JK02 AW 1387, was en route from Dhara Dullian to Jammu when it skidded off the road around 7:15 am.
They said the injured soldiers were posted at Balnoi Nangi Takeri, were proceeding on leave when the accident occurred. A replacement vehicle was arranged to facilitate their onward journey.
Meanwhile Police have taken cognizance of the incident, while initiated further proceedings. ... | |
| | | | Notorious J&K gangster arrested | | | | Early Times Report
Mumbai, Sept 24: A notorious gangster, wanted in various cases in Jammu and Kashmir, was arrested from Worli in central Mumbai, officials said on Tuesday.
Based on the specific information provided by the Jammu Kashmir Police, Royal Singh was apprehended on Tuesday morning. Officials said the accused in multiple cases of murder, extortion, and narcotics smuggling has been hiding in Mumbai for the last couple of days.
A team of Jammu police has been sent to Mumbai to take Royal Singh in custody, a Mumbai Police official said, adding that he was absconding from Jammu since a case was registered against him under the Arms Act.
His name cropped up in connection with ... | |
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