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| Bapu living guide for today’s world: LG Sinha | | Pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his Punyatithi | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tributes to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his Punyatithi.
“I believe that Bapu is a living guide for today’s world. His philosophy of non-violence, truth, and self-reliance proves as essential today as during India’s independence struggle, providing timeless wisdom for navigating contemporary crises and bridging divides that threaten global society’s collective future,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
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| | | | Kishtwar Cloudburst Tragedy | | 6 months on, closure near, 31 missing victims to be declared dead | | | SANJAY PANDITA
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 30: Nearly six months after a devastating cloudburst and flash floods ravaged the remote Chashoti village of Machail tehsil in Kishtwar district, the 31 persons reported missing in the tragedy are likely to be officially declared dead, with authorities initiating DNA matching to establish their identities.
On Thursday, the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory (DFSL) forwarded the DNA profiling report of the relatives of the 31 missing pilgrims to the concerned investigating officer and the government.
During the massive post-disaster search operations, only mutilated bodies and severed body parts of some pilgrims were recovered, makin | |
| | | | People’s welfare at core of pre-budget consultations: CM Omar | | Deliberations with public representatives of 8 Jammu districts end | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today concluded the pre-budget consultation process with public representatives from eight districts of the Jammu division, reiterating the government’s commitment to inclusive and participatory approach in budget formulation aimed at the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir.
Thanking all the Members of the Legislative Assembly for their valuable inputs and feedback regarding developmental works in their respective constitue | |
| | | | 5 AGMUT cadre IPS officers promoted to DGP rank by MHA | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 30: The Ministry of Home Affairs has promoted five AGMUT cadre IPS officers to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP), including three officers who have been granted proforma promotion while on Central deputation.
As per an order issued by the Ministry, Dr Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal and David Lalrinsanga have been promoted to the DGP rank in Level 16 of the pay matrix, with effect from Feb 1, 2026, or from the date they assume charge, whichever is later.
The promotions were made following the recommendations of the Screening Committee meeting held on Dec 8, 2025, and were approved by the competent authority.
Meanwhile, the three officers accorded pro | |
| | | | No back door approach in anticipatory bail permissible: Court | | ‘It must be signed by petitioner alone’ | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 30: In a significant order tightening procedural compliance in anticipatory bail matters, the Fast Track Court, Jammu has dismissed an anticipatory bail application after holding that no “back door approach” is permissible and that the petition and supporting affidavit must be signed by the petitioner himself when he is not under any restraint.
The order was passed by Presiding Officer, Fast Track Court, Jammu, Amarjeet Singh Langeh, in bail application on January 30, 2026, arising out of FIR No. 08/2026 registered at Police Station Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, in a case alleging commission of rape.
The petition was moved on behalf of accused Manjinder Singh (42) | |
| | | | Chillai Kalan ends, minimum temperatures rises in Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 30: Night temperatures rose across most of the Kashmir Valley as the 40-day period of extreme winter, Chillai Kalan, concluded on Friday, officials said.
Several areas, including Srinagar, saw the mercury settle above the freezing point, providing relief from intense cold that defines this period.
According to the the Meteorological Department officials, the minimum temperature in the Srinagar city settled at 1.3 degrees Celsius, up from the previous night’s minus 0.6 degrees. This was 2.2 degrees above the seasonal normal.
Other areas including Konibal (1.0 degrees Celsius), Pulwama (0.1) and Kulgam (1.1) also saw the night temperatures remain above f | |
| | | | Prez Murmu, PM Modi pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 30: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat memorial on his 78th death anniversary on Friday.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and several Union ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, also visited the memorial to pay tributes to the Father of the Nation.
A two minutes silence was observed by the dignitaries in his memory.
At an all-faith prayer meeting held at the memorial, Gandhi’s favourite devotional songs, including “Raghuptati Raghav Raja Ram”, were rendered.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popular as Mahatma Gandhi, was the leading figure of India’s struggle for Freedom fro | |
| | | | More mobile sites to come up to extend 4G connectivity in uncovered areas | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 30: The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued work orders for 775 mobile tower sites to provide 4G mobile connectivity to uncovered and remote villages, particularly in border, hilly and far-flung areas of the Union Territory. Secretary, Information Technology department, Piyush Singla said the project is being implemented under the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) of the Centre, with BSNL as the executing agency.
Singla was briefing the 10th State Broadband Committee meeting, chaired by chief secretary Atal Dulloo here on Thursday, an official spokesman said.
He said the meeting was convened to review the status of key digital infrastructure ini | |
| | | | Anti-terror operation intensified in Kishtwar | | Mobile internet services remain suspended | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 30: Security forces on Friday intensified their ongoing anti-terror operation in the snowbound Chatroo belt to track down and neutralise a group of three holed up Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
They said mobile internet services remained temporarily suspended within a radius of six km covering Singhpora, Chingam and Chatroo to avoid its misuse by anti-national elements during the ongoing operation.
The operation in the area was launched on January 18, leading to a fierce gunbattle in Sonnar forest near Mandral-Singhpora resulting in the killing of a paratrooper and injuries to seven soldiers.
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| | | | CBI nabs Patwari while taking bribe | | | | Early Times Report
Ganderbal, Jan 30: In a fresh action against corruption in the Revenue Department, the Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a serving Patwari in Ganderbal for allegedly demanding and accepting bribe for official work.
In a statement, The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Patwari, Revenue Department, Mouza Gadoora, Ganderbal, while accepting a bribe of Rs. 15,000 from the complainant.
The CBI registered the instant case on 28.01.2026 against the said accused. It was alleged that the accused public servant demanded bribe of Rs. 20,000 for issuing an extract of Jamabandi and making rectification of Revenue Records of the land, it reads. Statem | |
| | | | Silver, Gold futures decline as traders book profits after record highs | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 30: Silver and gold prices declined sharply in the futures trade on Friday as traders booked profits at elevated levels after a record-breaking rally, tracking a bearish sentiment in global markets and a rebound in the US dollar.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for March delivery plunged Rs 12,169, or 3.04 per cent, to Rs 3,87,724 per kilogram in a business turnover of 8,710 lots.
The white metal had surged about 9 per cent to hit a record of Rs 4,20,048 per kg on Thursday, before settling at Rs 3,99,893 per kg.
Similarly, gold futures for February contract dropped Rs 2,162, or 1.28 per cent, to Rs 1,67,241 per 10 grams in 3,965 | |
| | | | Kohli’s Instagram account restored | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Jan 30: India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli’s Instagram account was restored on Friday morning, ending hours of confusion and speculation among his 274 million followers. The Indian cricket star’s profile had mysteriously disappeared overnight, sparking theories.
However, there has been no official clarification from Kohli or his management team on whether the disappearance was deliberate or due to a technical glitch.
The sudden blackout sparked a frenzy among Kohli’s fans, with social media platforms overflowing with reactions – from worried messages to memes.
Notably, Virat’s brother Vikas Kohli’s Instagram profile was also found to be deactivated around | |
| | | | CM Omar pays tributes to martyrs | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 30: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday paid rich tributes to the martyrs on the occasion of Martyrs’ Day, remembering their supreme sacrifices for the nation and the ideals of freedom, justice and democracy.
In a post on X, the Office of the Chief Minister, said that the Chief Minister remarked that the sacrifices made by the martyrs will continue to inspire generations to come.
The post further said that a two-minute silence was observed at the Civil Secretariat to honour the martyrs and pay respect to their invaluable contributions | |
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