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| Twist to Chatroo minor rape, death case: Crime Branch takes over probe | | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 29: The death of a 14-year-old tribal girl in Kishtwar's Chatroo area has taken a fresh turn, with the investigation now handed over to the Crime Branch even as the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court prepares to hear a petition on Monday demanding an independent probe into the case.
The transfer of the case comes after days of mounting pressure from locals, who took to the streets demanding the Kishtwar Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) be replaced by the Crime Branch to ensure a fair and transparent investigation. Reports indicate the probe will now be led by SSP Sanjay Kumar Parihar and DySP Javed Iqbal Chowdhary.
The petition m | |
| | | | Healthy, fearless, sporting India foundation of invincible nation: LG Sinha | | Attends National Sports Day Function; pays tributes to Major Dhyan Chand | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 29: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today paid solemn tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, the wizard of hockey, on the occasion of National Sports Day. Recalling his legendary performance, the Lieutenant Governor described Major Dhyan Chand as one of India’s deepest and most enduring symbols, whose brilliance compelled the world to pause and acknowledge India’s immense sporting talent.
In his address on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor observed that ever | |
| | | | Pak drone spotted near LoC in Poonch, Army steps up border vigil | | | | Mahim Gupta
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 29: A suspected Pakistani drone was sighted near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, prompting security forces to launch a large-scale search operation across the border belt on Saturday morning.
According to officials, the drone was spotted hovering over Bharoti village in the Balakote area of the Mendhar sector. It reportedly moved toward Manglanar-Dabrote near the border before turning back and retreating into Pakistani territory a short while later.
Following the sighting, Army personnel deployed along the LoC heightened surveillance and launched a search operation at first light to determine whether the drone had d | |
| | | | Jammu school children offer prayers, contribute to Nepal flood relief | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: As Nepal grapples with the devastation caused by deadly flash floods, schoolchildren in Jammu have come together to offer prayers, express solidarity with the affected families and contribute towards relief efforts.
With prayers on their lips and concern in their hearts, the students of Shiksha Niketan and Dewan Devi Higher Secondary Schools gathered on their school grounds to pay tribute to those who lost their lives and remember families still awaiting news of missing loved ones
At Shiksha Niketan Higher Secondary School, students and their parents also took part in a voluntary donation drive for flood relief, contributing whatever they could toward | |
| | | | IAS Officer Saloni Rai completes decade in public service | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: IAS officer Saloni Rai has completed 10 years in public service, marking a significant milestone in her administrative career.
Reflecting on her journey, Rai said the past decade had been marked by responsibilities, challenges and learning, besides providing her the privilege of making a difference in the lives of people.
“Grateful to Almighty for giving me this opportunity to serve,” Rai said in a post on X.
A 2016-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, R | |
| | | | Education that merely provides degree without developing character has little value: Rajnath | | |  Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Aug 29: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said education that merely provides a degree without developing character has little value and is incomplete.
Addressing the 11th convocation ceremony of the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University here, Singh said achievements become meaningful only when they are rooted in values.
"When education only gives a degree but does not develop character, such education has no value, it is incomplete," the member of Parl | |
| | | | FSSAI proposes front-of-pack warning label for high fat, salt, sugar foods | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 29: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has told the Supreme Court that it has proposed to provide a prominent front-of-pack warning label in red colour for food products which are high in added saturated fat, added sugar and salt.
In a compliance affidavit filed in the apex court, the FSSAI said the proposal is intended to provide a simple, prominent and easily comprehensible warning to consumers regarding food products which are high | |
| | | | Delhi Court takes cognisance of NIA chargesheet | | Red Fort Blast Case | | |
Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 29: A Delhi court on Saturday took cognisance of the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) 7,500-page chargesheet against 13 accused in the Red Fort blast case. The high-intensity Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) blast on November 10 last year killed 11 people and left several injured.
Special Judge Prashant Sharma took cognisance of the agency's chargesheet and posted the matter for further proceedings on September 9.
On May 14 this year, the NIA had filed the chargesheet against 10 accused.
All 10 accused, including main accused Dr Umer Un Nabi (deceased), were linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of the Al-Qaeda in | |
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