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| Safety measures for Machail Yatra after 2025 tragedy; RFID cards, real-time weather updates planned | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 21: Drawing lessons from the August 2025 cloudburst tragedy in Chishoti, which claimed 48 lives, the administration has intensified preparations to ensure a safe and smooth Machail Mata Yatra in Kishtwar district this year.
In a significant step, pilgrims undertaking the annual yatra will be provided with Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) cards and real-time weather updates, similar to the system adopted for the Vaishno Devi shrine. The move aims to enhance tracking, safety, and timely decision-making during adverse weather conditions.
Officials said an integrated system is being developed to disseminate weather alerts and monitor pilgrim mo | |
| | | | Bala Jyoti calls for greater women participation in power sector | | Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 21: Ms Bala Jyoti, Member (Law) of the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, on Saturday chaired a key conference on “Women in Electricity: Current and Courageous” during the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026.
Ms Jyoti, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion, in her inaugural address emphasized the importance of collective efforts to achieve the national vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047.” She highlig | |
| | | | No sweet exchanges on LoC, IB on Eid | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 21: In a clear reflection of the prevailing strain in relations between India and Pakistan, the customary exchange of sweets between troops along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) was not conducted today on the auspicious occasion of Eid.
The custom of exchanging sweets has been suspended this year following heightened tensions in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam terror attack.
The decision marks a departure from a long-standing tradition that symbolized goodwill and served as a rare confidence-building measure between the border forces of the two countries, particularly during festivals such as Diwali and Eid, a | |
| | | | Twin tube tunnels on Khooni Nallah to end decades of disruption | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 21: For generations, a short stretch of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway 44 between Ramban’s Digdol and Panthyal villages carried a grim reputation. Locals called it Khooni Nallah — a name that needed no explanation. Falling rocks, sudden landslides, and relentless rain made it one of the most unpredictable and dangerous road segments in Jammu & Kashmir. Stranded vehicles, fatal accidents and waiting periods stretching into days were not exceptions here — they were routine.
That routine is now being dismantled, one metre of tunnel at a time.
According to the official spokesperson of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the 4-Lane Digdol–Panthyal T | |
| | | | World under threat of war, only dialogue can lead to solutions: VP Radhakrishnan | | |  Nagpur, Mar 21:
The world is under the threat of war and only dialogue can lead to solutions, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan said on Saturday.
Addressing a gathering of the 29th national session of the Indian Youth Parliament at the RSS’ Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir complex in Reshimbagh here, he also said speaking in one’s mother tongue is not about being regional but about being original.
The theme of the 4-day Youth Parliament is ‘Indian Languages & Developed India-2047’.
“When the w | |
| | | | Centre releases Rs 111.66 crore for fisheries project in J&K, LG Sinha thanks PM Modi | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday expressed gratitude to the Centre for the release of central funds amounting to Rs 111.66 crore aimed at implementing a comprehensive fisheries development project in the union territory.
In a post on X, LG Sinha thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, for the financial sanction.
The Lieutenant Governor further stated th | |
| | | | CM Omar extends Eid greetings, says illegal war imposed on world by US-Israel must end | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 21: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the “illegal” war imposed by the United States and Israel on the world should end at the earliest.
“Today, I only prayed for an end to this illegal war that has been imposed by the United States and Israel on us,” Abdullah told reporters after offering Eid prayers at the Hazratbal shrine here.
The entire Muslim world is going through an uncertain period as there is no Muslim country that ha | |
| | | | PM Modi speaks to Iran President Condemns attacks on critical infra, stresses on keeping shipping lanes open | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Mar 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, and condemned the attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia, while stressing the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring shipping lanes remain open and secure.
In his telephonic conversation with the Iranian leader, Prime Minister Modi conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings, expressing hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia.
“Spoke with President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings. We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to We | |
| | | | Punjab Police, BSF foil cross-border smuggling bid in Fazilka | | |  Early Times Report
Chandigarh, Mar 21: The Punjab Police, in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), foiled a major cross-border smuggling attempt by recovering 6.5 kg of heroin near a border outpost at Mahtam Nagar village in Fazilka on Saturday, officials said.
DGP Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigations revealed that Pakistan-based smugglers crossed the zero line and operated close to the border fence. He said that the smugglers attempted to exploit the darkness to push | |
| | | | ‘PM Modi's competence protected India from global crisis’ | | |  Haldwani (Uttarakhand), Mar 21:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's competence and foresight for "safeguarding" India from the ripple effects of global instability, asserting that the country has remained secure despite the escalating conflict in West Asia.
Speaking at an event here on the completion of four years of the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government's second term in Uttarakhand, the defence minister backed the prime minister's stance tha | |
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