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| ‘White collar terrorism’ emerging as big threat: Rajnath Singh | | ‘Professional degrees alone cannot prevent terror’ | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 2: Asserting that terrorism is no longer confined to the uneducated, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday cautioned against the rising threat of “white-collar terrorism” in the country.
Speaking at the 104th foundation day of Bhupal Nobles’ University in Udaipur, Singh referred to the Nov 10, 2025 blast in Delhi, which left 13 people dead. “Terrorism should not be viewed as a problem limited to the uneducated. In the Red Fort blast individuals having professional degrees were involved,” Singh said.
The Defence Minister said, “Those involved in the incident were doctors. The case has shown that education without values and character can have seriou... | |
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| ‘Never cross fine line between self-respect and ego’ | | | |
Early Times Report
Udaipur, Jan 2: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised the importance of understanding the delicate balance between self-respect and ego, and urged people not to cross the fine line between the two.
“While the feeling of self-respect is important, it should never transform into arrogance,” Singh said at the 104th foundation day event of the Bhupal Nobles’ University here.
He pointed out that sometimes even an arrogant person may claim to have a high degree of self-respect, highlighting the thin line between the two emotions. “I want to tell all children that ego should never come into our lives,” he said.
Reiterating that while self-respect should ... | |
| | | | LG Sinha lauds SMVDSB for blending spiritual heritage with modern facilities | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday unveiled the Panchang Calendar–2026 and the official diary of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) at Lok Bhavan.
The 2026 Panchang, curated under the expert guidance of eminent scholars and priests, serves as a comprehensive spiritual guide for devotees. It provides detailed information on auspicious dates (tithis), festivals, and religious observances for the year 2026. The Lieutenant Governor apprecia... | |
| | | | MHA restores Rs 100 crore project approval powers to Ladakh LG | | |  Early Times Report
LEH/JAMMU, Jan 2: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday restored the delegation of powers to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh for appraisal and approval of projects costing up to Rs 100 crore under the delegation of financial powers rules (DFPRS).
In an official order of MHA, the ministry said it has approved “the delegation of powers for appraisal and approval of projects up to Rs 100 crore under DFPRs, 2024, to the Administrators, LGs” of union territorie... | |
| | | | NIA chargesheets 3 including psychiatrist | | LeT-linked terror conspiracy case | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted three accused, including a psychiatrist, in a 2023 case linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit in Bengaluru, officials said on Friday.
In its second supplementary chargesheet filed before a court in Bengaluru on Thursday, the agency has named Anees Fathima, Chan Pasha A, and Nagaraj S under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Expl... | |
| | | | No general increase in power tariffs in 2025-26: CM Omar | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 2: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said there will be no general increase in electricity tariffs across the Union territory in the current financial year.
The chief minister made this announcement amid apprehensions over an additional 20 per cent charge on electricity consumption during morning and evening hours in the UT.
“For 2025-26, there is no general increase in electricity tariffs across J&K and the Time of Day (ToD) tariff re... | |
| | | | EOW Kashmir files chargesheet against 108 accused | | Power Division Corruption Scam | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 2: In one of the biggest corruption cases in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against 108 accused persons in connection with large-scale embezzlement of government funds and illegal appointments in the Electric Division Sumbal.
In a statement, The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Srinagar of the Crime Branch has submitted the charge-sheet in FIR No. 25/2018 under Sections 40... | |
| | | | Cricketer wears helmet with Palestinian flag: J&K Police orders probe | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday ordered a preliminary enquiry after a cricketer from south Kashmir wore a helmet with the Palestinian flag during a private cricket tournament match in Jammu, a police spokesperson said.
A video and photos of the cricketer, Furqan Ul Haq, were circulated online after he was seen displaying the flag on his helmet during the Jammu and Kashmir Champions League here on Thursday.
“Yesterday, a video circulating on social ... | |
| | | | Fire guts 5 houses in Kishtwar | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 2: Five houses were gutted and two people sustained injuries after a fire, triggered by an LPG cylinder blast, broke out in a remote village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, officials said on Friday.
The fire erupted in a house in Thachna village late on Thursday night and spread rapidly to nearby homes, they said.
Teams from the district administration, police, army, and fire services, assisted by local residents, launched a joint operation to do... | |
| | | | Husband’s financial dominance in matrimonial discord doesn’t amount to cruelty: SC | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 2: Financial dominance of a husband over his estranged wife in a soured marital relationship is not an act of cruelty, the Supreme Court has said while highlighting that a criminal litigation cannot become a “gateway to settle scores and pursue personal vendettas”.
A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan made the observation while quashing a criminal case lodged against an estranged husband by his wife, alleging cruelty and dowry harassment.
S... | |
| | | | Leopard cub spotted in residential area | | | | Early Times Report
Reasi/Jammu, Jan 2: A leopard cub was spotted in a residential area on Friday in Reasi district but was promptly rescued and taken to the forest department office, officials said.
People spotted the cub in the Kayala area and immediately informed forest department officials, they said.
A forest department team rushed to the spot and rescued the cub. The animal was safely shifted to the forest department office.
Range Officer Siddhant Dubey said the cub would be handed over to the wildlife department for proper care and conservation. He said the animal would be treated and monitored under the supervision of experts.... | |
| | | | NIA conducts searches | | Red Fort Blast | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out searches in Shopian and Pulwama districts as part of its probe into the November 10 blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, officials said.
They said the NIA sleuths, assisted by police and CRPF, brought along one of the accused — Yasir Ahmad Dar — to the searches. Ahmad was arrested in connection with the “white collar” terror module.
The officials said the searches were going on in the Padpawan area of Shopian and the Pampore locality of Pulwama, both in south Kashmir. The searches were carried out at the instance of Dar, the ninth accused in the case, who had told the investigators about ... | |
| | | | Authorities ban trekking, camping | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 2: The authorities in Anantnag district on Friday imposed a ban on trekking, hiking, camping and other similar outdoor activities in the high-altitude and forest areas of Kokernag due to “security concerns”.
The decision followed reports received from police and security agencies about rising threats in certain high-altitude and forested areas falling within the jurisdiction of the Kokernag sub-division.
The order issued by Sub-divisional Magistrate Prince Kumar said, “In recent incidents, certain persons attempted to cross police checkpoints during late-night hours, thereby raising serious concerns regarding public safety.” Unrestricted movement of i... | |
| | | | Police initiate ‘security proceedings’ | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 2: Police have initiated “security proceedings” against ten people, and counselled five minors, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district for not complying with orders prohibiting the use of virtual private network (VPN) in the Union territory for security reasons.
Authorities in Shopian and Kulgam districts on Monday (Dec 29, 2025) had suspended the use of VPN services until further notice over security considerations.
A police spokesperson said the police conducted a district-wide verification drive to check for compliance in the south Kashmir district and identified 15 individuals allegedly violating the order.
Following detailed technical scrutin... | |
| | | | 478 policemen awarded DGP’s commendation medals | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 2: The J&K Police awarded Director General of Police’s Commendation Medals and Certificates to 478 police personnel, including 7 IPS officers, in recognition of their meritorious and dedicated service. ... | |
| | | | ANTF Kashmir nabs woman drug peddler | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 2: In a major breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on the narcotics network, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir has arrested a long-absconding woman drug peddler involved in a high-profile NDPS case, bringing to an end a three-year manhunt linked to the trafficking of a large quantity of contraband.
Ina statement, Continuing its unwavering operation against drug peddlers, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a hard-core lady drug peddler namely Tamana Ashraf daughter of Mohammad Ashraf resident of Batamaloo Srinagar involved in FIR No. 10/2023 u/s 8/20 NDPS Act registered at ANTF Jammu an... | |
| | | | CDS Chauhan inaugurates upgraded runway | | | | Early Times Report
Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 2: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday inaugurated the upgraded runway at the IAF’s Car Nicobar air base in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The CDS arrived in Car Nicobar island around 11.30 am and was welcomed by Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, commander-in-chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) and several other senior officials.
“The CDS inaugurated the resurfaced and upgraded runway at the Indian Air Force’s Car Nicobar Air Base,” an official said.
Located nearly 535 km from Sri Vijaya Puram, Car Nicobar in Nicobar district suffered the maximum damage during the 2004 Tsunami.
“The upgraded runway will give more ... | |
| | | | Gulmarg freezes at minus 7 ° C | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 2: The minimum temperatures dropped in Kashmir due to clear skies, as the meteorological department forecast largely dry weather over the next few days, officials said on Friday.
Tourist resorts, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg, and several higher reaches received overnight snowfall on Wednesday night.
However, owing to clear skies, the night temperature decreased at most places in the valley, officials said.
They also said Srinagar — the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir — witnessed a sunny morning.
On Thursday night, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 0.1 degrees Celsius, down from the previous night’s 2.2 degrees Celsius, off... | |
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