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| Lunch under a tree, then a massacre: NIA reveals chilling Pahalgam attack blueprint | | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 22: More than a year after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed chilling details of the massacre in its chargesheet, describing how the attackers meticulously planned and executed the assault after receiving directions from Pakistan-based handlers.
The 1,597-page chargesheet, filed by the NIA, states that the three terrorists involved in the April 22, 2025 attack had lunch under a tree near Baisaran Valley shortly before launching the assault that turned the popular tourist meadow into a scene of carnage.
According to investigators, the attack was | |
| | | | Cong infighting out in open: Vikar Rasool targets Karra, questions his political past | | Party’s interests were sacrificed for 2 seats: Vikar Rasool intensifies attack on PCC leadership | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 22: The deepening factional divide within the Jammu and Kashmir Congress came into full public view on Friday as senior Congress leader and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Vikar Rasool Wani launched a blistering attack on Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Tariq Hamid Karra, questioning his political credentials, his past political positions, and his role in shaping the party's strategy during the 2024 Assembly elections.
The remarks, made at a | |
| | | | LG Sinha vows to protect youth | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that drugs and terrorism are “two sides of the same coin” in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that investigations have revealed direct links between narcotics smuggling networks and terror organisations operating in the region.
Addressing a programme on the drug-free Jammu and Kashmir campaign, the LG said evidence gathered during various investigations has shown the involvement of the neighbouring country in pro | |
| | | | Spy camera on NH-44: Pathankot man arrested for sending live troop feeds to Pakistan | | |  Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 22: Days after intelligence agencies exposed a Pakistan-backed espionage network that used solar-powered surveillance cameras to monitor sensitive military locations, Punjab Police have arrested a man from Pathankot for allegedly transmitting live footage of troop movements to handlers across the border.
The accused, identified as Baljit Singh, a resident of Chakk Dhariwal village in Pathankot district, was arrested on charges of espionage and aid | |
| | | | Had a fruitful meeting with council of ministers: PM Modi | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had a fruitful meeting with his council of ministers where they exchanged perspectives and best practices to boost ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Ease of Doing Business’.
Modi said the meeting on Thursday evening also discussed how to further reforms to realise the shared dream of a developed India.
“Had a fruitful meeting of the Council of Ministers yesterday. We exchanged perspectives and best practices relating | |
| | | | India to launch ‘Smart Border’ project along Pak, B’Desh borders to curb infiltration: HM Shah | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the government will launch a “smart border” project in the next year to make the 6,000 km fronts with Pakistan and Bangladesh impenetrable and ensure that the “conspiracy” to change the demography of the areas is defeated.
Delivering the annual Rustamji Memorial lecture hosted by the Border Security Force (BSF) here, the minister also reiterated that the government will find each and every infiltrator from th | |
| | | | Jammu woman sets herself on fire after boyfriend ignores calls | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 22: A 22-year-old woman allegedly set herself ablaze here after her boyfriend did not respond to her phone calls, police said on Friday.
The incident occurred near the Tawi bridge area on Thursday when the woman allegedly poured an inflammable substance on herself and set herself on fire in a fit of rage, they said.
Passersby immediately rushed to her aid and managed to douse the flames before police personnel admitted her to a hospital for treatment.
The woman suffered around 80 per cent burn injuries and is undergoing treatment, police said.
A senior police officer said preliminary investigations suggest that a strained relationship was the reason beh | |
| | | | ACB registers case against AEE in Kishtwar | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, May 22: The Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a disproportionate assets case against AEE Hydraulic Sub-Division Chhatroo, Kishtwar, alleging possession of assets far exceeding his known sources of income, officials said.
They said searches were conducted at multiple locations in Doda and Kishtwar following court-issued warrants. Further investigation is underway. A spokesperson said the J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered FIR No. 01/202 | |
| | | | Severe heatwave conditions to persist: IMD | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 22: Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to persist over the plains of northwest India, Central and East India, and parts of Peninsular India during the next six to seven days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
The IMD stated that heatwave conditions are likely in isolated areas of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh from May 22 to May 28.
“Severe heatwave conditions over East Uttar Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh are exp | |
| | | | Centre extends NCB Chief’s tenure | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 22: The Centre has extended the tenure of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) chief Anurag Garg till July next year, according to a Personnel Ministry order.
Garg, a 1993 batch Indian Police Service officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, was appointed Director General of the NCB in September 2024.
His tenure was to end on May 23 this year.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in Garg’s deputation tenure as DG, NCB, beyond May 23, 2026, up to July 31, 2027, that is the date of his superannuation, said the order dated May 21.
The NCB recently busted several drug trafficking syndicates and made the country’s first-ever seizure of Capt | |
| | | | ACC approves Mukesh Singh’s deputation to Manipur | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 22: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the inter-cadre deputation of 1996-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer Mukesh Singh to the Manipur cadre for a period of 3 years.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for deputation of Mukesh Singh has been cleared in relaxation of the conditions of inter-cadre deputation. The ACC has also waived the mandatory “cooling off” period after central deputation as a special case in public interest.
Mukesh Singh is currently serving as Director General of Police (DGP), Ladakh.
He has also held several important posi | |
| | | | EC announces Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 22: The Election Commission on Friday announced polls for 24 Rajya Sabha seats on June 18.
In a statement, the EC said the elections for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held in 10 states where the incumbents are retiring on different dates beginning June 21 to July 19. The Rajya Sabha elections will be held in four seats each in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka, three seats each in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, two seats in Jharkhand and one seat each in Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
The last date for filing nominations is June 8. | |
| | | | Central Govt offices in Delhi to remain closed on May 28 | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 22: All central government administrative offices located in Delhi shall remain closed on May 28, on account of Eid-ul-Azha, the personnel ministry said on Friday.
Earlier, the Centre had declared a holiday on Eid-ul-Azha on May 27.
“Central government administrative offices located at Delhi/New Delhi shall remain closed on 28th May, 2026, on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (in place of 27th May, 2026),” it said in a statement. | |
| | | | Heavy vehicles banned on Salmey Bridge | | | | Early Times Report
Udhampur, May 22: The District Administration Udhampur has imposed a strict ban on the movement of heavy vehicles, including trucks, tippers and dumpers, over the Salmey Bridge/Aqueduct citing serious safety concerns and threat to structural integrity.
According to an order issued by Additional District Magistrate Udhampur Dr. Umesh Shan under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the restriction has been enforced following reports from the Executive Engineer, Civil Maintenance Division, PDC Udhampur.
The communication stated that heavy dumpers and overloaded vehicles were continuing to ply over the bridge despite the structure having b | |
| | | | 2 students killed in accident | | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, May 22: A private bus overturned on the Amritsar-Pathankot national highway on Friday, leaving two students dead and five injured, police said.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed grief over the incident and announced a financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the two who died and free treatment to those injured.
“The news of the bus overturning near Sekhwan police station in Batala is extremely heartbreaking. I express profound grief over the two deaths in this accident,” Mann said in a post on X in Punjabi.
The deceased, both aged around 23, hailed from Jammu, Station House Officer of Sekhwan police station in Batala, Raj | |
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