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| Maintaining ecological, economic integrity must for Viksit Bharat: LG Sinha | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 27: "For Viksit Bharat and rapid growth we must maintain ecological integrity and economic integrity," Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said today.
Securing the biodiversity should become the national mission and all sections of society must work together for protection, restoration and regeneration of natural resources. He was speaking at the award ceremony, 'Pride of J&K', Organised by Network 18 Group at Srinagar. The award honored stalwarts and champions of Jammu Kashmir who shaped the region's development and always stood as pillars of hope in times of disaster.
The Lieutenant Governor felicitated the Army, NDRF, SDRF, J&K Police personnel, NGOs and Civil Administration officials for their exceptional and selfless service during the recent natural catastrophe in J&K UT.
These heroes offered hope and aid in the face of destruction and Network 18's 'Pride of J&K' Award recognised their selfless act in rescue and relief and their conspicuous courage under extremely dangerous circumstances, the Lieutenant Governor said.
He said the Networ... | |
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| Vision of inclusive prosperity will shape a brighter future of tribal community: LG | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 27: "Vision of a sustainable growth and inclusive prosperity will shape a brighter future of tribal community in Jammu Kashmir Union Territory," the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said earlier today. He said bringing Pahari tribal community to mainstream is commitment of the Centre and their empowerment will build a resilient and prosperous Union Territory. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing a gathering of Pahari Tribal Community at Srinagar.
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| | | | Lieutenant Governor summons J&K Assembly session on Oct 23 | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 27: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, has summoned Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to meet in Srinagar on October 23, 2025, at 10 AM.
As per the summon issued by Secretary J&K Legislative Assembly, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 18(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, has summoned the Jammu and Kashmir legislative Assembly to meet at Srinagar on Thursday, the 23rd October, 2025 at 10.00 AM.
The summon further reads that in terms of Rule 3 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Leg... | |
| | | | LG thanks PM Modi, Union R&D Minister | | Centre accords sanction for construction of 5061 houses | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan for sanctioning the construction of 5,061 houses which were damaged due to the recent natural calamities across rural areas of J&K.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said:
"Grateful to Hon'ble PM Shri @Narendramodi Ji & Hon'ble Union Minister of Rural Development, Shri @ChouhanShivraj Ji for sanctioning the construction of 5,061 houses which were damaged due to the recent natural calamities across rural areas of J&K.
This approval under special project... | |
| | | | Wangchuk faces fresh heat over alleged Pak agent connection | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 27: Trouble mounted for arrested climate activist Sonam Wangchuk as security agencies have begun probing his alleged links with a Pakistani intelligence operative arrested last month in Ladakh.
Wangchuk, arrested on Friday under the National Security Act (NSA), was shifted to Rajasthan’s Jodhpur Jail, where several separatist leaders were lodged during the late 1990s.
Ladakh Director General of Police (DGP) S.D. Singh Jamwal on Saturday desc... | |
| | | | Curfew relaxed for 4 hours in Leh, situation remains peaceful | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, Sept 27: For the first time since curfew was imposed three days ago in violence-hit Leh town of Ladakh, the restrictions were relaxed Saturday afternoon in a phased manner for a few hours, providing relief to residents who lined up outside shops selling essential commodities.
Police and paramilitary forces intensified patrolling and checking since early this morning to maintain law and order following the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the Nation... | |
| | | | Pahalgam attack: Arrested terrorist turns out to be a school teacher | | |  Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 27: Security forces have arrested a school teacher, who was allegedly an active Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, for providing logistical support to Pakistani terrorists behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, including that of a Nepalese citizen.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Yousuf Katari, 26, was arrested from South Kashmir’s Kulgam district following an intelligence lead. Though employed as a teacher, investiga... | |
| | | | Govt mulling 2-year tenure for parliamentary committees | | |  New Delhi, Sept 27:
Government is mulling extending the tenure of parliamentary standing committees to two years, after some lawmakers complained that the current one-year term was too short to make any meaningful contribution.
The government is expected to take a decision in this regard following consultations with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan.
The new term of the parliamentary panels usually starts either late September or early October, dependi... | |
| | | | At 18 years, Sheetal Devi becomes para world archery champion | | |  Gwangju (South Korea), Sept 27:
Eighteen-year-old Indian armless archer Sheetal Devi scripted history by defeating Turkiye’s world No.1 Oznur Cure Girdi 146-143 to bag the women’s compound individual category gold at the Para World Archery Championship here on Saturday.
Sheetal, the only armless archer in the competition, shoots using her feet and chin, and this was her third medal of the championships.
She had earlier won a mixed team bronze in the compound event with Toman Kumar, defea... | |
| | | | Court rejects bail plea of 3 accused in narco-terror funding case | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 27: In a significant development, the Court of 3rd Additional Sessions Judge Jammu (Designated Court under Section 22 of the NIA Act), presided over by Judge Madan Lal, has rejected bail pleas of three accused persons in connection with the high-profile narco-terror funding case registered under FIR No. 73/2022 at Gandhi Nagar Police Station, later investigated by the State Investigating Agency (SIA), Jammu.
The court dismissed separate bail applications of Syed Ashiq Elahi, son of Syed Mohd Shafi Elahi of Surasyar, Chadoora, Budgam, as well as Mohd Rafiq Najar, son of Jamaldin of Nambla Uri, Baramulla, and Aijaz Ahmed, son of Mohideen of Khodi Surigam... | |
| | | | Sessions Judge rejects bail in rape, sexual exploitation case | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 27: The Court of Additional Sessions Judge Udhampur, Kamlesh Pandit, has rejected the bail plea of Fareed Ahmed, son of Mohammad Rafiq, resident of Badali, Udhampur, who was arrested in FIR No. 323/2025 registered at Police Post Roundomail for rape, sexual exploitation, voyeurism, and related offences under Sections 64, 74, 351, and 77 BNS.
The victim lodged a complaint that she was raped by the accused on September 4, 2025, and had been subjected to continuo... | |
| | | | Terrorists waiting at LoC launch pads, says BSF IG | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 27: A senior BSF officer here on Saturday said that terrorists were waiting at the launch pads across the Line of Control to infiltrate into the Kashmir valley, but the security forces were alert and prepared to foil any such attempts.
Speaking to reporters here, Inspector General (IG), BSF Kashmir Frontier, Ashok Yadav said increased attempts to infiltrate terrorists into the valley always remain before the onset of winter.
“There are always attempts to ... | |
| | | | RSS prayer collective resolve of devotion to motherland: Bhagwat | | |  Nagpur, Sept 27:
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that the organisation’s ‘prarthana’ (prayer) is the collective resolve of swayamsevaks towards the country and god.
Bhagwat released the audio of the Sangh prayer recited by singer Shankar Mahadevan and explained in Hindi and Marathi by Harish Bhimani and actor Sachin Khedekar, respectively. Speaking at the event in Nagpur, Bhagwat said, “It is an expression of devotion, love and dedication towards Bhar... | |
| | | | BKI terrorist Parminder Pindi extradited from UAE | | | |
Chandigarh, Sept 27:
A Babbar Khalsa International terrorist, involved in multiple heinous crimes, has been extradited from the UAE, said a top Punjab Police officer on Saturday.
Parminder Singh alias Pindi, a close aide of foreign-based terrorists Harwinder Singh alias Rinda and Happy Passia, has been brought from Abu Dhabi in the UAE in close coordination with the central agencies, said Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav.
Yadav said Pindi was involved in multiple heinous crimes, including petrol bomb attacks, violent assaults and extortions in Batala in Gurdaspur.
In a post on X, Yadav said acting swiftly on a red corner notice (RCN) requested by the Batala police, a dedicat... | |
| | | | BSF sends back Pak national | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 27: A Pakistani national was repatriated along the International Border after he was recently apprehended by Border Security Force (BSF) near here, officials said on Saturday.
Mohd Akram, a resident of Pakistan, was taken into custody from the R S Pura sector on the outskirts of Jammu city on September 25 after he inadvertently crossed into Indian territory, the officials said.
They said no incriminating material was recovered from the possession of the intruder at the time of his arrest, and his questioning subsequently confirmed that he had crossed the border mistakenly.
Accordingly, BSF established contact with their Pakistani counterparts and han... | |
| | | | 3 held for circulating fake currency | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 27: Police in Magam have apprehended three individuals, including two students, for their alleged involvement in circulating fake Indian currency notes (FICN). Officials confirmed that the arrests were made during a routine operation following credible inputs about suspicious monetary dealings in the area.
According to police sources, the accused have been identified as Bashrat Bashir Rather, a 17-year-old student from Archander Hama in Budgam; Mohammad Shafie Ganaie, 37, from Mazhama Magam in Budgam; and Abid Manzoor, 17, a higher secondary student from Kawoosa Khalisa.
Police said that fake notes amounting to 27,500 rupees were recovered from the po... | |
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