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| Pakistan’s ‘terror factory’ ran false propaganda for decades to mislead people: LG Sinha | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 15: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that Pakistan and its terror network have, for over three decades, propagated a false narrative to mislead people and cover up the country’s own role in fostering violence and bloodshed in the Union Territory.
“Pakistan, the breeding ground of terrorism, stands completely exposed before the world. Those who peddled fake narratives on behalf of terrorists and acted as mouthpieces of Pakistan’s terror machinery will be brought to justice,” the Lieutenant Governor asserted.
The LG made these remarks during his visit to Dardpora in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, where he met the famil | |
| | | | LG meets terror victim families, assures justice | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 15: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Dardpora and met the families of civilian martyrs killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists. He also addressed terror victim families at Government Degree College Kupwara and assured the family members of proper rehabilitation and strictest punishment to the culprits.
The Lieutenant Governor said justice, respect and dignity to family members of civilian martyrs killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists is his top | |
| | | | LG visits Vajr division’s youth empowerment centre | | | | Early Times Report
KUPWARA, Oct 15: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited 'Roshan Mustaqbil', a youth empowerment centre at Zangli, run by Indian Army’s Vajr Division to channelise local talent into education, skills and livelihood. He was accompanied by Maj Gen K Mohan Nair, YSM, SM, General Officer Commanding, Vajr Division and other senior officers.
The centre currently has over 690 youth enrolled, who are building a better future for themselves and the society.
The centre offers classrooms for competitive exam preparation, digital learning and computer labs, a library and reading room, tourism and hospitality training facility, and also entrepreneurship incubation wi | |
| | | | BJP bets on legacy: Devyani Rana to carry forward her father's dream in Nagrota | | | 
Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 15: Ending all speculation and rumours, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced Devyani Rana as its candidate for the upcoming by-election to the prestigious Nagrota Assembly constituency, and Aga Syed Mohsin as its candidate for the Budgam Assembly seat. The names of both candidates were approved by the party’s Central Election Committee (CEC) and officially released from the BJP headquarters in New Delhi.
Pertinently, Devyan | |
| | | | ‘Nagrota will always remain with BJP’ | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 15: Soon after the BJP on Wednesday announced her candidature for the Nagrota Assembly bypoll in Jammu, Devyani Rana, daughter of party veteran late Devender Singh Rana, sounded confident that she would script victory by a big margin, as jubilant workers and supporters thronged her residence and danced to the beats of dhols.
The BJP on Wednesday announced its candidates for the upcoming bypolls in different states, fielding Devyani Rana and Aga Syed Mohsin from Nagrota and Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir, respectively.
The Nagrota seat fell vacant after the demise of Devender Singh Rana last October, while the bypoll in Budgam was necessitated after Chief Mini | |
| | | | Mehraj Malik’s vote becomes crucial after Sajad Lone’s boycott | | Rajya Sabha Polls | |  Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 15: The single vote of jailed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik has suddenly gained immense significance in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Jammu and Kashmir, following the announcement by People’s Conference (PC) chief and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone to abstain from voting.
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the government to file its response to Malik’s application seeking permission to cast his vote in the e | |
| | | | Ladakh Admin withdraws restrictions imposed after Sep 24 violence | | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 15: The Union Territory administration of Ladakh on Wednesday lifted the restrictions that had been imposed in Leh following the violent incidents of September 24, even as the agitating groups — the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) — issued a veiled warning to the Centre over their pending demands.
According to an order issued by District Magistrate Leh, Romil Singh Donk, IAS, the curbs were initially imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, to prevent any breach of peace and disturbance to public tranquility. The restrictions had been enforced through Order No. JC-69(I)2025 | |
| | | | Morality has no meaning without spirituality: Mohan Bhagwat | | |  Early Times Report
Ahmedabad, Oct 15: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said morality has no meaning without spirituality, and violence in society will stop if people follow the mantra “I am in everyone, and everyone is in me”.
On the second day of his Gujarat visit, Bhagwat visited Preksha Vishva Bharati Dhyan Kendra at Koba near Gandhinagar city to meet Acharya Mahashramanji, a spiritual leader.
“I visit this place every year to charge my batteries,” th | |
| | | | J&K’s MBBS seats triple in 7-years | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 15: Jammu and Kashmir’s medical education sector has made major strides, with MBBS seats tripling from 500 in 2018 to 1,525 in 2025.
Yet, despite the surge, infrastructure and faculty gaps continue to limit full expansion.
In 2018, the UT had only two government colleges—GMC Jammu and GMC Srinagar—along with SKIMS Medical College and the private ASCOMS Jammu.
The first major boost came in 2019 when the National Medical Commission (NMC) approved 100 seats each | |
| | | | Cross-border organised arms, narcotics smuggling module busted | | |  Early Times Report
Chandigarh, Oct 15: Punjab Police on Wednesday unearthed a cross-border organised arms and narcotics smuggling module having links to Pakistan, with the arrest of three persons.
The Amritsar Police also recovered 10 sophisticated pistols along with 500 grams of opium from them.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were running an inter-district gang of smuggling and were connected to a Pakistan-based handler, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on | |
| | | | SC permits sale, bursting of green crackers | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Oct 15: In a significant relaxation ahead of Diwali, the Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) during the festival with certain conditions.
The court made it clear that use of green crackers will be confined to specific hours on the day before Diwali and on the festival day itself. However, the sale of green crackers will permitted from October 18 to 21.
Allowing the | |
| | | | 2 teenage boys drown in Chiralla Nallah | | | | Early Times Report
Doda, Oct 15: Two teenage boys lost their lives after drowning in Chiralla Nallah near Tehsil Bhella area of Doda district on Wednesday, officials said.
An official said, the boys had gone near the Nallah when they accidentally slipped into the deep waters. He said, on hearing cries for help, the locals rushed to the spot and immediately informed the police.
Meanwhile, the deceased have been identified as Akshay Kumar (15), son of Himat Singh, a resident of Kamega Chagsoo, and Sujal Singh (15), son of Kashmir Singh, a resident of Malhota Panshai.
Meanwhile, investigations has been taken up. | |
| | | | IGP Birdi promotes 650 HCs as ASIs | | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 15: The Departmental Promotion Committee, constituted under the chairmanship of IGP Kashmir V. K. Birdi, for assessing the suitability of eligible Head Constables for elevation to the next rank, has approved the promotion of 650 Head Constables to the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector.
IGP Kashmir has felicitated the promoted officials/their families and expressed the hope that they will strive to work hard for maintaining of public peace, tranquillity and l | |
| | | | Police raid premises of terror associates | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 15: Police on Wednesday carried out raids at multiple locations in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir as part of its campaign to dismantle the terror ecosystem.
“In its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and curb unlawful activities, Srinagar Police conducted extensive raids at multiple locations across the city,” a police spokesman said.
He said the searches were carried out at the residences of terrorist associates and overground workers (OGWs) affiliated with proscribed terrorist organisations, in connection with ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The coordinated search operations were | |
| | | | JU postpones exams | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 15: The University of Jammu has postponed all examinations scheduled to be held on October 20, 22, and 23, 2025, due to upcoming festivals.
In a notification issued by Dr Raj Kumar, Joint Registrar (Examination Conduct), the university stated that fresh dates for the postponed exams will be announced separately in due course of time.
As such, students have been advised to regularly check the university website for updates. | |
| | | | DSEJ announces 5 days Pooja holidays | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 15: The Director School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced that all educational institutions upto Higher Secondary level in Jammu province shall observe Pooja holidays with effect from October 19, 2025 to October 23, 2025. | |
| | | | Drug peddler’s property attached | | | | Early Times Report
Kulgam, Oct 15: In a major action against drug trafficking, Kulgam Police on Wednesday attached property of Detained Drug Peddler/Supplier under NDPS Act.
Police spokesperson in a statement issued, The property belonging to Ghulam Rasool Dar, son of Late Abdul Rehman Dar, resident of Vidoe Mishipora, PS Qaimoh, under the provisions of Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
The said accused is involved in case FIR No. 62/2021 U/S 8/15-29 NDPS Act of Police Station Qaimoh, in which 520 kilograms of poppy straw were recovered. He is already detained under the Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in NDPS Act (PIT-NDPS) and is presen | |
| | | | Police nab 3 accused in axe attack case | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 15: Police in Srinagar arrested three accused involved in the axe attack on a youth in a city locality yesterday.
Police said a youth, Noman Yaqoob Khanday, was attacked with an axe by unidentified assailants near Haroon Bakery at Hilal Abad, Qamarwari on October 14.
The victim’s father, Mohammad Yaqoob Khanday, a resident of Bilal Colony, Qamarwari, promptly reported the matter at Police Post Qamarwari. Upon receipt of the complaint, a case under relevant | |
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