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| Arunachal Police arrest 2 more from Kupwara; 5 Kashmiri men held for Pak-linked spying | | | 
Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 23: In a major counter-espionage breakthrough with serious national security implications, the Arunachal Pradesh Police have arrested two more Kashmiri men, taking the total number of arrests in a Pakistan-linked spying racket to five. All the accused are residents of Kashmir and are alleged to have been operating under the directions of Pakistani handlers.
Senior police officials said the latest arrests—Aijaz Ahmed Bhat and Bashir Ahmad Ganai—were made from Kupwara district of Kashmir on December 18. The duo was subsequently brought to Itanagar, where they are currently lodged in police custody for sustained interrogation.
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| From Washington to Budgam: NIA court attaches US-based separatist Fai’s property | | |  Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 23: An NIA court in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district has ordered the attachment of immovable property belonging to US-based Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nabi Shah alias Dr Fai under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), nearly eight months after he was declared a proclaimed offender in a terror-related case.
As per the court order, the District Collector, Budgam, has been directed to take immediate possession of Dr Fai’s land located ... | |
| | | | Ahead of New Year, surveillance stepped up along Mata Vaishno Devi route | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 23: Surveillance has been stepped up along the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi to manage the expected New Year pilgrim rush, with focus on high-footfall and congested stretches, officials said on Tuesday.
A multi-tier security grid has also been put in place in and around the shrine, comprising personnel from the Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and shrine board security, supported by Quick Respon... | |
| | | | Joint security exercise held in Srinagar to counter potential threats | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 23: Security forces on Tuesday carried out anti-sabotage operations around vital installations in Srinagar city with the aim to strengthen security measures and counter any potential threats.
“Police, in close coordination with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), conducted Area Security/Anti-Sabotage (AST) operations around major vital installations and sensitive locations in the North Zone of Srinagar, with the aim of strengthening preventive security ... | |
| | | | Health Department refers 480 Medical Officer Posts to JKPSC | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 23: The Health and Medical Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir has formally referred 480 posts of Medical Officers to the Jammu and Kashmir Public Services Commission for direct recruitment, as per official communication issued on Tuesday.
According to an official letter issued from the Civil Secretariat, Jammu and Kashmir, the referral has been made under the Jammu and Kashmir Health and Family Welfare (Gazetted) Service Rules notified vide SRO 325 of... | |
| | | | Northern Railway introduces ‘scratch rake’ to curb fog delays | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 23: Amid fog-related disruptions over the past many days, the Northern Railway’s Jammu Division has arranged ‘scratch rake’ to minimize delays in train operations and to ensure passenger convenience during winter months, an official said on Tuesday.
The significant decision has been taken on the directions of Divisional Railway Manager, Vivek Kumar, the official said.
With this facility, it has been decided to provide a scratch rake or additional rake for Trai... | |
| | | | ‘Jan Bhagidari’ cornerstone of people-centric security: Prez Murmu | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Dec 23: Asserting that community participation strengthens national security, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said people need not be passive observers of what happens around them and termed “jan bhagidari” as the cornerstone of people-centric security.
Addressing an event organised by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) here, she also said that social media has transformed the world of information and communication, and it has the potential for both creation and... | |
| | | | Winter vacations announced for colleges | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 23: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday announced the schedule for winter vacations in all Government Degree Colleges across the Union Territory.
As per an order issued by the Higher Education Department, Government Degree Colleges falling under the Winter Zone in both Kashmir Division and Jammu Division will observe winter vacations from December 24, 2025, to February 14, 2026.
Meanwhile, Government Degree Colleges of the Jammu Division falling under the Summer Zone will remain closed for winter vacations from January 1, 2026, to February 10, 2026.
The order has been issued in the interest of administration and will be applicable to all Govern... | |
| | | | Police seek vigilance clearance for promotion of inspectors | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Police Headquarters has initiated the process for promotion of Inspectors of the General Executive Cadre as Deputy Superintendents of Police under the promotion quota and has sought vigilance clearance for a total of 95 Inspectors.
In an official communication issued from Police Headquarters Jammu, the Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone and Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone have been asked to furnish vigilance clearance or non-involvement certificates for the concerned officers. ... | |
| | | | Kashmir parts get fresh snowfall | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 23: Parts of Kashmir were hit by fresh snowfall and rain, with the minimum temperature remaining above the freezing point at most places in the valley, officials said on Tuesday.
North Kashmir’s ski resort of Gulmarg was among the places in the higher reaches that received intermittent snowfall through the night. It continued till the morning, they said.
Shopian district, Mughal Road and Gurez in Bandipora also received snowfall. The plains of the valley received intermittent rain.
The minimum temperature in Srinagar on Monday night was recorded at 2.7 degrees Celsius, down from 4 degrees Celsius the night before and 5.1 notches above the season’s norm... | |
| | | | Fog delays over 270 flights | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Dec 23: At least 10 flights were cancelled and more than 270 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport due to fog and low visibility conditions on Tuesday.
An official said 6 arrivals and 4 departures have been cancelled for the day.
Over 270 flights have been delayed and the average delay time for departures is 29 minutes, as per information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.
“Visibility at the airport is improving, however, flight departures for certain destinations may experience daly,” Delhi airport operator DIAL said in a post on X.
The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital handles around 1,300 flig... | |
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