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| Terrorist country Pak wants to derail J&K’s development journey: LG Sinha | | Attends Harbah Utsav, pays obeisance at Mata Sidh Lakshmi Temple at Lok Bhawan, Anantnag | |  Early Times Report
Anantnag, July 7: Describing Pakistan as “terrorist country” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday accused it of attempting to derail Jammu and Kashmir’s development journey and sow discord among communities.
Addressing a gathering there on the occasion of ‘Harbah Utsav’ at Larkipora Aishmuqan, LG Sinha said, “Pakistan, a terrorist country is determined to undo the hard-earned progress made in the last five years in Jammu and Kashmir. It wants to break our unity. We must not allow it to succeed in its nefarious designs,” he said.
“My appeal to the people is to identify and isolate those who, on behest of the terrorist nation Pakistan, are trying to create a di... | |
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| LG visits Nunwan base camp, interacts with pilgrims, officials, others | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 7: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited Nunwan Base camp at Pahalgam and reviewed the arrangements in place for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the pilgrims, service providers, langar sevadars, sanitation workers, and took stock of the facilities for the devotees. He commended the significant contribution of all stakeholders in the smooth and successful conduct of the holy pilgrimage.
During his v... | |
| | | | RSS to reach every home during centenary year | | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 7: As part of its centenary year celebrations, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will undertake an extensive outreach campaign to connect with every village and household across the country. The organization also plans to hold Hindu Sammelans in 58,964 Mandals (rural units) and 44,055 Bastis (urban settlements) nationwide.
This was announced by Sunil Ambekar, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh of the RSS, during an interaction with the media on the sidelines of the Prant Pracharak Baithak, held at Keshav Kunj, Jhandewalan, Delhi on July 4–6.
Ambekar said that detailed planning for the centenary year was discussed in the Baithak. “Hindu ... | |
| | | | Op Sindoor led to increase in demand for indigenous defence products: Rajnath Singh | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 7: The demands for Indian defence equipment have increased following Operation Sindoor, said Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday, noting that the world military expenditure has increased to over USD 2.7 trillion in 2024, and a big market is awaiting India. Speaking at the Controllers Conference organised by DRDO, the Union Defence Minister said, “The world is looking towards our Defence sector. The valour that our soldiers have shown during Opera... | |
| | | | Army, Defence Minister pay tribute to Capt Batra | | | | New Delhi, July 7:
The Army on Monday paid rich tributes to Capt Vikram Batra, recalling his heroics during the 1999 Kargil war when he had displayed the “most conspicuous courage and valour” and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid homage to Capt Batra on his death anniversary, and said his “unmatched bravery and sacrifice” during the Kargil war remains a glorious example of courage in service of the nation.
The Army is gearing up to mark 26 years since its victory in Operation Vijay when Indian soldiers and other personnel had fought a decisive battle against Pakistani forces at the icy heights of Kargil in Jammu and Kashmir
The Ind... | |
| | | | Azad unofficially disbands DPAP as key leaders desert party! | | |  Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 7: Although there are no official words, it appears former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has unofficially disbanded the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), following a series of high-profile defections back to the Indian National Congress.
The latest developments come after senior leaders and former ministers Taj Mohi-ud-Din and Ghulam Mohammad Saroori rejoined Congress on June 27, 2025, amid speculations that two other former ministers,... | |
| | | | Pahalgam terror attack: NIA gets custody of 2 accused for 10 more days | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 7: A special court in Jammu on Monday granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 10 more days’ remand of the two accused arrested for allegedly harbouring Pakistani terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April, officials said.
After the expiry of the earlier 10-day remand, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar were produced before the Special NIA Court, which extended their remand to enable the NIA to carry out its investigation in the case, the officials said.
The two were arrested on June 22 and were presented in a local court in Jammu the next day. The court initially granted the NIA five days’ remand before the case ... | |
| | | | Day 5: 23,857 pilgrims pay obeisance, figure crosses 90,000 mark | | Amarnath Yatra | | | Early Times Report
Pahalgam, July 7: With the Amarnath Yatra 2025 gaining momentum, the pilgrimage witnessed its busiest day on Monday as 23,857 devotees paid obeisance at the Holy Cave. This record-breaking single-day figure pushed the overall count of pilgrims to 93,336 since the Yatra commenced.
Pilgrims who paid obeisance today included 17,257 males, 5,297 females, 341 children, 296 sadhus, 9 transgender devotees, and 625 personnel from security forces.
The surge in numbers, according to the officials, was aided by favourable weather, efficient arrangements, and enhanced logistical support from UT administration, and security agencies.
On Monday — the highest single-day turnou... | |
| | | | 3 yatris among 4 injured in Anantnag accident | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 7: Three Amarnath yatris were among four persons injured in a road accident in Anantnag district of Jammu Kashmir today, officials said.
After the Yatra began on July 3, nearly 80,000 pilgrims have had darshan at the holy Amarnath cave shrine.
Officials said the accident took place this morning near Chandanwari when a taxi skidded off the road, leaving three yatris and the driver injured.
“All four received minor injuries,” officials said.
The three injured yatris were residents of Gujarat.
Two days ago 36 Amarnath pilgrims suffered minor injuries when five buses slammed into each other at Chanderkoot, along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway ... | |
| | | | Court rejects bail of woman involved in terror activities | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 7: 3rd Additional Sessions Judge Jammu Madan Lal rejected the bail application of one Shabnam Akhter who was allegedly involved in terrorism related activities. As per police case during the course of investigation, it was found that PAK handler Mohd. Qasim @ Salman R/O Angralla tehsil Mahore who had joined militancy in the year 2002 and worked with brother of accused Zaffer Iqbal namely Mohd. Ishaq who was later killed by security forces in an encounter at Kalakote, Rajouri on 25.09.2002 and later on accused Mohd. Qasim exfiltrated to POK/Pakistqan. Constantly, he is trying hard to revive militancy in the area by radicalizing local youths specially relativ... | |
| | | | BSF jawan shoots himself dead | | | | Early Times Report
SAMBA/JAMMU, July 7: A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at a forward post in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.
Constable Mridul Dass was on sentry duty in Border Out-Post Malluchak in Ramgarh sector when he fired upon himself, the officials said.
They said the motive behind his taking such an extreme step was not known immediately.
Police have shifted the body of the deceased to Community Health Centre in Ramgarh for postmortem and also started inquest proceedings.... | |
| | | | 2 civilians stranded on landslide-hit road rescued | | | | Early Times Report
Leh/Jammu, July 7: Two civilians stranded on the Khalsar-Shyok belt following land and mudslides in Leh district were rescued by the Border Roads Task Force (BRTF), officials said on Monday.
The landslides and mudslides had blocked the Khalsar–Agham–Shyok Road, a key axis connecting Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso.
A vehicle carrying two tourists got stuck in the area due to land and mudslides, trapping both individuals. Moreover, the risk of further slides remained high, they added.
The men and machines of the BRTF unit rescued the duo from the dangerous zone, moving them to a safe location, they said.
A BRTF personnel sustained minor injuries in the process. ... | |
| | | | Kashmir: Schools to reopen today | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 7: Schools across the Jammu and Kashmir will reopen from tomorrow following the summer vacation, J-K Minister of School Education, Sakina Itoo today said.
The Education Minister’s announcement has put to rest all speculation regarding an extension of the summer vacation, despite the ongoing heatwave. The 15-day break for schools in Kashmir had commenced on June 23.
The announcement of reopening of schools came days after Srinagar witnessed its highest day temperature in over seven decades. This year, Kashmir also recorded the hottest June in nearly 50 years.
“We are reopening schools from tomorrow in Kashmir Division & Winter Zones of Jammu Divisio... | |
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