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| Thathar bridge collapse exposes safety lapses | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 2: A bridge collapse in the Thathar area on the outskirts of Jammu has left three labourers dead and two others injured, bringing to light serious safety violations and alleged administrative negligence during construction work.
The incident occurred on Friday in the Bantalab area when a portion of an old bridge, under reconstruction, suddenly gave way, trapping workers engaged in foundation and retaining wall work. Rescue teams, including personnel from the police, Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and Fire and Emergency Services, launched a massive operation that lasted nearly 12 hours. Officials said th... | |
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| CM Omar orders probe | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 2: Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday ordered an inquiry into the bridge collapse in Jammu City that resulted in the death of three workers. The chief minister expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of three workers in a bridge collapse incident at Bantalab on the outskirts of Jammu city on Friday, an official spokesperson said. The incident occurred when workers were repairing a retaining wall near the bridge. The spokesperson said the chief minist... | |
| | | | Money generated through dug trade fuels terrorism, radicalisation: LG Sinha | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 2: Asserting that some drug traffickers might be building narco-palaces and becoming economically prosperous, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reiterated that most of the money generated through this trade ends up fuelling terrorism and radicalisation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Talking to selected group of reporters at Lok Bhavan here ahead of a mega ‘padyatra’ on Sunday as part of the ‘Nasha Mukt J-K Abhiyaan’, LG Sinha said, “Narcotics trade in Jamm... | |
| | | | War of words intensifies between NC, Cong on statehood | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 2: A sharp war of words has erupted between coalition partners National Conference (NC) and Congress over the issue of the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, exposing growing cracks within the alliance. The fresh exchange comes a day after NC president and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah criticised the Congress for what he described as its “half-hearted” support to the demand for statehood. In response, the Congress on Saturday hit back, asserting that it has consistently remained at the forefront of the struggle, while accusing the NC of failing to acknowledge its efforts.
Reacting strongly to Abdullah’s remarks, the Congress said it ... | |
| | | | LG Sinha promotes 2 DySPs to SP rank | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the promotion of two Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) to the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) in the Jammu and Kashmir Police. According to Government Order No. 265-Home of 2026 dated May 2, 2026, issued by the Home Department, sanction has been accorded for the elevation of the following officers from DySP (General Cadre) to SP (Level-11) in the Pay Matrix (Rs 67,700–Rs 2,08,700) with immediate effect: Mudasser Ahmed Tramboo (KPS1258) Vaseem Mehmood (KPS125754)
The order was issued with the approval of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
As per the official document, the promotions shall remain s... | |
| | | | Drug mafia’s new game plan: couples, women used as ‘safe carriers’ to evade police crackdown | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 2: In a disturbing shift in tactics, the drug mafia in Jammu and Kashmir has begun using women and couples as frontline carriers to smuggle and distribute narcotics, in a calculated attempt to outsmart an intensified police crackdown across the Union Territory.
The latest revelation comes in the wake of the arrest of a woman drug supplier from North Kashmir, who was allegedly part of a network trafficking narcotics smuggled from across the border. Investigators believe her arrest is just the tip of the iceberg, exposing a deeper and more organised nexus that is rapidly evolving to dodge law enforcement.
Police officials say that as authorities have tight... | |
| | | | BDO’s suspension revoked | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, May 2: The District Panchayat Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Rajouri has revoked the suspension of Assistant Electoral Registration Officer/Block Development Officer (BDO) Plangher, Mohd Hashim Hanief, with immediate effect.
According to an official order issued on May 2, 2026, the officer had earlier been placed under suspension vide Order No. 01 of 2026 dated April 27, 2026, over alleged unsatisfactory performance during the revision process of the Panchayat Electoral Roll 2026.
The order states that the matter was subsequently reviewed by the competent authority, and the explanation submitted by the officer was taken into consideration on sympathe... | |
| | | | PM Modi hails inauguration of holy relics of Lord Buddha’ in Leh | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the inauguration of the ‘Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata’ in Leh, and said it offers a valuable opportunity for people from across Ladakh to pay their respects.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated a sacred holy relics exposition of Tathagata Buddha and the 2569th Buddha Purnima celebrations in Leh during his two-day visit to Ladakh.
“It is a matter of immense delight t... | |
| | | | Kulgam Police bust inter-state drug network | | Property worth Rs 92.73 lakh attached in Jammu | |  Early Times Report
Kulgam, May 2: In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, Kulgam Police have dismantled an inter-state drug network and attached illegally acquired property worth Rs 92.73 lakh at Beli Charana in Jammu, officials said.
The action stems from a case registered on March 20, 2026, when a police team from Qazigund Police Station apprehended a suspicious individual during routine patrolling at Kurigam near the Railway Station Qazigund. The accused, identified as Mohammad Ra... | |
| | | | ED’s arrests decline; highest-ever raids, attachments during FY26: Report | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 3: Arrests effected by the ED in money laundering cases have reduced by about 27 per cent during the last financial year, but the value of attached assets recorded an all-time high at over 81,000 crore for the period, official data stated.
Searches or raids conducted by the central agency under the stringent provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) almost doubled to 2,892 during the 2025-26 fiscal that ended on March 31.
The Enforcement ... | |
| | | | Test alert shows up on mobile phones | | Feature to be used by Govt during emergencies | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 2: Mobile phone users in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday received an emergency alert on their cellphones with a loud beep as India tested its nationwide emergency alert system, officials said.
Mobile phone users in the Union territory were surprised on Saturday morning as their phones buzzed loudly and received a flash message, the officials said.
They said the alert, sent out at 11.42 am, was a part of the emergency alert system testing.
“This is part of th... | |
| | | | Doctors transferred across South Kashmir | | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 2: The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) has ordered the transfer and posting of several doctors across healthcare institutions in Anantnag district in the interest of administration and patient care.
As per Order No. 476/Gaz of 2026 dated May 2, Dr. Mohammad Akhter Naikoo, Consultant Paediatrics at SDH Bijbehara, has been transferred to SDH Achabal, while Dr. Imtiyaz Hussain has been shifted from Achabal to SDH Bijbehara.
Dr. Nisar Ahmad Khan... | |
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