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| Our neighboring country smuggling drugs into J&K by design: LG Sinha | | Money used to build narco-palaces; large portion used for terrorism, radicalization | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 9: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today joined Padyatra at Anantnag as part of “Drug-Free J&K Campaign”.
Addressing a public gathering, the Lieutenant Governor appealed to the people to break the silence to win this war against drugs and all sections of society must speak in one voice about the dangers of drug addiction.
“The challenge of drug addiction can be eradicated only through a Whole of Society Approach. From now on, every corner of Union Territory, whether schools, colleges, families, sports grounds, wards, villages, or theater stages, should give a voice to the cause with firm resolve,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
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| Habitual drug accused deserve ‘zero leniency’: High Court | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 9: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed the bail plea of an accused in a 400-gram heroin recovery case, holding that habitual offenders in commercial quantity NDPS matters deserve “zero leniency” as drug trafficking poses a grave threat to society and youth.
Justice Rajesh Sekhri rejected the bail application of Raj Wali, also known as Sher Ali alias Shadoo, resident of Makar Khad Jagtipur, Kathua, after observing that the accused failed to satisfy the strict twin conditions laid down under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
As per the prosecution, on April 14, 2023, a police party during routine patrolling near Tarnah Bridge intercepted a... | |
| | | | Fatwa, Friday sermons, social boycott: Kashmir’s religious leaders join war against drugs | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 9: In a powerful and unprecedented development in the ongoing battle against drug addiction, religious leaders across the Kashmir Valley have joined the government’s 100-day anti-drug campaign, declaring narcotics and the money earned from their trade as strictly “haram” under Islamic law.
Leading this moral offensive, Jammu and Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam has issued a formal fatwa stating that all proceeds from drug trafficking are forbidden in Islam. The ruling makes it clear that mosques, shrines, and religious institutions must not accept donations from individuals involved in the drug trade, and that such money cannot be used for charitable w... | |
| | | | J&K Police attach property in Chandigarh | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 9: Jammu and Kashmir Police has attached a property worth nearly Rs 93 lakh in Chandigarh during an investigation into a narcotics trafficking case that initially began with the recovery of a small quantity of heroin, officials said.
The case originated on January 14 this year when a police team of Bagh-e-Bahu apprehended Arun Singh, a resident of Rajeev Nagar, Narwal in Jammu, and allegedly recovered heroin from his possession, they said.
Following the reco... | |
| | | | Water of hope: Shahpur Kandi project ushers in prosperity for Jammu farmers | | Indus Water Treaty Suspension | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 9: In a major boost to irrigation and agriculture in the Jammu region, water from the Shahpur Kandi Dam has finally begun flowing into the Main Ravi Canal, marking the realization of a decades-old dream for thousands of farmers in the Kandi belt of Kathua, Samba and Jammu.
The development comes nearly a year after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, and is being seen as a transformative step that will improve irrigation, reduce power costs, and strengthen water security in the region.
Announcing the milestone, Jammu and Kashmir’s Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment, and Tribal Affai... | |
| | | | PM Modi touches feet of 98-year-old BJP veteran | | Swearing-In Ceremony of BJP’s First Govt in Bengal | |  Early Times Report
KOLKATA, May 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday touched the feet of 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar and sought his blessings at the swearing-in ceremony of the party’s first government in West Bengal.
Sarkar was arrested in Kashmir in 1952 while accompanying Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee during the movement to hoist the Indian tricolour there, the BJP said.
“Sarkar is one of the early grassroots figures associated with the nationalist move... | |
| | | | Suvendu takes oath as first BJP CM of West Bengal | | | | Early Times Report
KOLKATA, May 9: Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister, marking a dramatic saffron turn in the state’s political history, with the iconic Brigade Parade Grounds here hosting the swearing-in ceremony.
Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Adhikari amid the ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogan, drumbeats, and a sea of fluttering saffron flags.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, senior BJP leaders and chief ministers of NDA-ruled states attended the grand function. ... | |
| | | | No criminal trial under PFA where FSSA provides penalty: High Court | | From The Court | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 9: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed two long-pending food adulteration complaints against Tapan Milk Products and others, holding that criminal prosecution under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 cannot continue where the alleged violations are covered by the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Justice Rajnesh Oswal passed the judgment while allowing petition filed by Suresh Chand Garg, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Tapan Milk Products, along with the company and its marketing concern. The petitions challenged complaints pending before the Special Judicial Mobile Magistrate (Excise), Jammu, as well as the cognizance... | |
| | | | NIA Court rejects relief to accused in HM-LeT arms smuggling conspiracy | | | 
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Jammu, May 9: In a stern order under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Special Judge NIA Cases, Jammu, Prem Sagar, rejected the bail application of accused Shaheen Ahmed Lone, observing that in UAPA cases involving national security, the ordinary principle of “bail is rule and jail is exception” has no application.
The bail application was filed by Shaheen Ahmed Lone, son of Nazir Ahmed Lone, resident of village Kanispora, district Baramulla, through his wi... | |
| | | | Lt Gen Subramani named next CDS | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 9: Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) has been named India’s next Chief of Defence Staff and his primary mandate will be to implement the ambitious military theaterisation plan and bolster tri-services synergy.
He will replace Gen Anil Chauhan, who completes his tenure as the country’s senior-most military commander on May 30.
Lt Gen Subramani, widely known as an expert on Pakistan and China, is currently serving as the Military Advisor at the National Secu... | |
| | | | DIG Patil reviews security preparedness along IB in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 9: A senior Jammu and Kashmir Police official conducted an extensive inspection along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu district, reviewing the prevailing security scenario and assessing the effectiveness of the border security grid, officials said on Saturday.
During the visit on Friday, Deputy Inspector General Shridhar Patil inspected far-flung border establishments, including border police posts at Malla Bharore, Jogwan and Pallanwala, they added.
The inspect... | |
| | | | Jammu: 2nd National Lok Adalat settles 576 cases | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 9: The 2nd National Lok Adalat for the year 2026 was conducted today in District Court Complex, Jammu, under the guidance of Chairman DLSA/Principal District & Sessions Judge R. N. Watal and overall supervision of Sub-Judge/ Secretary DLSA Maleeka Sharma.
Chairman R. N. Watal inaugurated the National Lok Adalat. He highlighted the importance of Lok Adalat in resolving long-pending disputes through mutually acceptable settlements. He emphasized the benefits ... | |
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