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| Steps taken to thwart cross-border cyberattacks on official portals | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 23: In response to growing fears of cyberattacks targeting official websites and digital records by adversaries across the border, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has issued stringent directives to all departments to adopt standard cybersecurity practices, shut down unauthorized digital platforms, and ensure strict adherence to IT governance protocols.
Over the past five years, government departments, including defense units, have faced nearly six lakh cyberattacks, with a significant surge in incidents in recent years. According to data reported to and tracked by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), 85,797 attacks were recorded in 2... | |
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| Searches continue in Kishtwar | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 23: The search operation to track down terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district entered the second day on Friday.
One soldier was killed in the encounter that followed the launch of Operation Trashi by a joint team of the Army, police, and paramilitary forces in the Singhpora-Chatroo area on Thursday.
The Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was initiated on intelligence inputs about the presence of three to four terrorists in the region.
The sea... | |
| | | | ‘Operation Sindoor’ exposed bonding between terrorists and Pak Army: Amit Shah | | Actions confirmed terrorism in India is Pakistan sponsored | |  New Delhi, May 23:
Agencies
Asserting that actions of the neighbouring country have confirmed that terrorism in India is Pakistan-sponsored, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that “Operation Sindoor” tore apart the veil and exposed the bonding between terrorists and Pakistan Army. Addressing BSF investiture ceremony Shah said, “When we launched an attack on terrorist sites in Pakistan, the Pakistan army retaliated. The officers of the Pakistan army attended the funeral of the te... | |
| | | | High Court upholds PSA of Lakhvi’s woman aide | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 23: Justice Sanjay Dhar of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court upheld the detention under PSA of Shaista Maqbol who is close associate of LET. While dismissing the petition, the Court observed that have a look at the grounds of detention, it is mentioned that the detenue was in close contact with terrorist, namely, Musaib Lakhvi who remained active during the year 2016 to 2018 in Hajin area and carried multiple terrorist activities in the said area.
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| | | | Will take up relief for Pak shelling victims with Centre: CM Omar | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 23: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the assessment of damages caused by cross-border shelling by Pakistan is almost complete and his government will take up the issue with the Centre for providing relief to the victims.
“The assessment is almost complete. Reports from two districts are awaited.
Once we get them, we will take up the matter with the Government of India and try to prepare a (relief) package,” Abdullah told repor... | |
| | | | Convenes public outreach programme | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today conducted a weekly Public Outreach Programme at the Chief Minister’s Raabita Office at Gupkar in Srinagar, engaging directly with the public to address their issues and concerns.
Former J&K Minister Mohammad Ashraf Mir brought to the Chief Minister’s attention various developmental challenges in Athwajan, Pantha Chowk and surrounding areas.
Students from the SPS Library, MA Road Lal Chowk, requested the extension of library hours and resolution of internet connectivity and other student-related issues.
“Libraries are vital to a learning society—we are committed to making them more modern and student-friendly. A... | |
| | | | SIA Jammu strikes at terror sleeper cells | | Raids 18 locations across 4 districts; seizes incriminating material | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 23: In a significant operation targeting the terror ecosystem in Jammu province, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out coordinated raids at 18 locations across four districts, resulting in the recovery of substantial incriminating material.
The meticulously planned raids were executed simultaneously by specialized SIA teams, supported by local police and magistrates, as part of the agency’s ongoing campaign to dismantle s... | |
| | | | Crime Branch arrests history-sheeter Govt teacher | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 23: For duping the unemployed youth on the pretext of providing government jobs and providing fake appointment orders, the Crime Branch has arrested most wanted history-sheeter govt. school Teacher, Jameel Anjum of Ustad Mohalla Jammu, who has been involved in 10 FIRs registered with CB and District Police.
The instant case in which the notorious accused Jameel Anjum S/o Nasir Ahmad R/o Ustad Mohalla Jammu has been arrested, was registered on the written... | |
| | | | EC allows booths to distribute unofficial voter slips | | | | New Delhi, May 23:
Agencies
Seeking to rationalise poll day management, the EC on Friday decided to allow parties and candidates to set up booths to distribute unofficial voter identification slips at 100 metres from the polling station entrance. Till now, the limit was 200 metres from the “polling location”.
In another move aimed at helping electors, the Election Commission (EC) decided to set up mobile phone deposit counters outside polling stations.
The EC said that in a move aimed at improving election day facilitation, it rationalised the permissible norms for canvassing in line with the electoral laws to 100 metres from the entrance of the polling station.
However, election... | |
| | | | Wreath-laying ceremony held for martyr soldier | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 23: Chief of Staff of White Knight Corps Major General Shailendra Singh on Friday led the wreath-laying ceremony for Sepoy Gaykar Sandip Pandurang, who was martyred in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.
The ceremony was held at the military hospital in Jammu before his mortal remains were dispatched to his hometown for the last rites.
Major General Singh, along with other Army ranks, police, BSF, and civilian officials laid wreaths on the tricolour-wrapped coffin of the deceased, officials said.
Sepoy Pandurang was killed in an encounter with terrorists during a cordon and search operation launched by security forces... | |
| | | | Northeast witnessing unprecedented growth: PM Modi | | |  New Delhi, May 23:
Agencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Northeastern region is witnessing unprecedented progress and the government is determined to accelerate its growth story.
Addressing the ‘Rising North East Investors Summit’ here, he also said that diversity of the Northeast is its biggest strength and that the region is emerging as the frontrunner of growth.
“The Northeast is witnessing unprecedented progress. We are determined to accelerate its growth story,”... | |
| | | | Ravichandran gets extension | | | | NEW DELHI, May 23:
Agencies
Union Earth Sciences Secretary M Ravichandran has been given a one-year extension by the Centre, according to an official order.
Ravichandran took over the post on October 11, 2021. He was to superannuate at the end of this month upon completion of 60 years of age.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in service of Ravichandran as secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, for a period of one year beyond the age of his superannuation, ie from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier, under Fundamental Rule 56(d), according to a Union personnel ministry order dated May 22.
The rule allows the c... | |
| | | | Vacation Judge roster modified | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 23: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has issued a modified order for the nomination of vacation judges during the 2025 summer break. According to the new schedule, Justice Sanjay Parihar will hear urgent matters from June 16 to June 21, while Justice Rajesh Sekhri will be on duty from June 23 to June 28 at the Jammu Wing. ... | |
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