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| From Uri to Ludhiana: How NCB tore apart two drugs smuggling routes feeding J&K’s streets | | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 5: In a sweeping crackdown that has sent shockwaves through Jammu and Kashmir’s security establishment, the Narcotics Control Bureau’s Jammu Zonal Unit has torn the lid off two separate — and deeply entrenched — heroin smuggling corridors feeding poison into the region, seizing a staggering 6.92 kilograms of the deadly drug in coordinated raids spanning Jammu, Samba, and even neighbouring Punjab.
The operation has exposed what officials describe as a sophisticated, multi-state trafficking machine with tentacles stretching from across the Pakistan border all the way to Punjab’s Ludhiana — a chilling reminder of how narco-terror networks continu | |
| | | | Census: Population Enumeration In 4 Poll-Bound States From Dec 1, 2026 To Jan 4, 2027 | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Sep 5: Population enumeration for Census 2027 will take place in Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and parts of Uttarakhand from December 1, 2026, to January 4, 2027, the Registrar General of India said on Saturday, advancing the exercise in the states likely to go to polls early next year.
In a gazette notification, the Registrar General of India (RGI) and Census Commissioner of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan said the citizens in these areas can avail the option for self-enumeration from November 16 to November 30, 2026.
“The conduct of Census of the population shall be undertaken in the States of Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and areas other than snow-bound areas | |
| | | | Crisis of credibility biggest problem in media sector, says Gadkari | | | | Early Times Report
Nagpur, Sept 5: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday stressed the importance of independent judiciary and media for the progress of a democracy, and said that among all institutions, the media suffered the biggest problem of crisis of credibility.
The Road Transport and Highways Minister was addressing a gathering at IIM Nagpur Media Conclave 2026 on the theme of ‘Media, Leadership and the New World Order
Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief of the Press Trust of India (PTI) Vijay Joshi, Editorial Director at Business Standard A K Bhattacharya, and Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Blitz India Media Group Deepak Dwivedi were among those present at the event | |
| | | | Genetic study launched to trace origin of resurging wild boars in Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 5: The scientist in Kashmir have launched a genetic study to determine the origin and population history of wild boars that have resurfaced in different parts of the Kashmir Valley Head, Division of Wildlife Sciences, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Professor Khursheed Ahmed, said a sample of the animal has already been collected, and genetic analysis will be undertaken to establish its relationship with wild boar populations in Jammu and other parts of mainland India.
“We want to prove genetically whether their relatedness is with the main population, which is the population of Jammu or the main | |
| | | | Northern Army Commander reviews troops’ readiness in Ladakh | | | | Early Times Report
Leh, Sept 5: Indian Army’s Northern Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma has reviewed the operational preparedness of troops deployed in the challenging high-altitude areas of Ladakh.
Lt Gen Sharma visited the forward areas of the Union Territory on Friday and interacted with the troops and officers on the ground, the northern command said on X.
“...the Army Commander lauded all ranks for their exemplary professionalism, high morale, unwavering vigilance and steadfast commitment to duty in the challenging weather and terrain,” the post read.
Lt Gen Sharma underscored the importance of discipline, fitness and regular training combined with innovation, synergy | |
| | | | Stay vigilant against student drug addiction, excessive screen time: PM Modi urges teachers | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Sept 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged teachers to stay vigilant against student drug addiction and help children tackle excessive screen time through sports, physical play, and creative activities Interacting with the national award-winning teachers on Friday, the eve of Teachers’ Day, Modi asked the teachers to preserve childhood and nurture children’s natural curiosity.
He said teachers should share creative approaches to make classroom learning more engaging.
The prime minister emphasised that teachers need to look beyond the academic performance of children and be attentive to their behaviour and everyday lives.
He said teachers have an incr | |
| | | | BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum modern fabric woven with traditional threads: CJI Surya Kant | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Sept 5: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday described the Supreme Court-hosted BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum as a modern fabric woven with traditional threads, with a shared quest to seek solutions that serve humanity and envision a world where law can guide the river of development towards the ocean of shared prosperity. Delivering the welcome address on the second day of the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum attended by chief justices, presidents of supreme courts and senior judicial leaders from the BRICS member states and partner countries, CJI Kant said, “We are not merely a collection of jurisdictions, we are a fellowship of judicial minds, bo | |
| | | | 2 killed in Kishtwar accident | | | | Early Times Report
Kishtwar, Sep 5: At least two persons were killed after an oil tanker met with an accident at Pathimhal in Palmar area of Kishtwar district on Saturday.
Officials said that an oil tanker was on its way when it met with an accident at Pathimhal, Palmar, resulting in on-spot death of two persons travelling in it.
Soon after the accident, police and locals rushed to the spot.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and started investigation. The identities of the deceased are being ascertained. | |
| | | | Kashmir receives season’s first snowfall | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 5: The higher reaches of Kashmir received the first snowfall of the season on Saturday, while the plains were lashed by brief rains accompanied by hailstorms at some places, officials said The mountainous areas of Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Gumri witnessed the first snowfall of this season, the officials said.
They said parts of Srinagar city and adjoining districts received rainfall early in the morning and in the afternoon, bringing down the day temperatures a couple of notches. There were reports of a hailstorm and gusty winds in some parts of the city, the officials said.
According to the MeT department, there is a possibility of brief showers on Sunda | |
| | | | 20 teachers selected for Teachers’ Day awards | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved awards for 20 teachers for their outstanding contribution to the field of education on the occasion of Teachers’ Day | |
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