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| J&K people want stringent action against drug peddlers: LG Sinha | | Leads anti-drug ‘Padyatra’ in Kupwara | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 13: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today joined ‘Nasha-Mukt Jammu Kashmir Campaign’ Padyatra in Kupwara.
While addressing a gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that over the past 32 days, civil and police administration struck a devastating blow to the entire drug smuggling ecosystem and this people's movement is transforming into a revolution against narcotics.
“Our consistent action is crippling narco-terrorist networks. Properties worth crores h | |
| | | | LG visits ‘vibrant village’ Trehgam | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 13: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Vibrant Village Trehgam in Kupwara. During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various projects. He also discussed needs and concerns of the villagers.
Addressing a public gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that under the leadership of PM Modi, Government of India is fully committed to the all-round development of border villages.
“Every village deserves All-weather roads, modern schools & abundant opportunities for the youth that is the vision driving us to transform Kupwara's border villages into model villages post-2019. Together, we will turn our reso | |
| | | | After PM Modi’s appeal, LG reduces his convoy size to half | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 13: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday decided to reduce his convoy size to half following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for cutting down fuel consumption and spending more wisely, officials said here.
Sinha has decided to cut down the size of his official cavalcade by half following prime minister’s appeal to the countrymen for saving fuel, Lok Bhawan officials said here. | |
| | | | Chalk and Terror: Govt teacher helped killed Pak terrorist Saifullah to evade security forces for months | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 13: The arrest of a government school teacher for allegedly providing shelter and logistical support to Pakistani terrorists in Kishtwar has once again exposed how terror networks manage to cultivate sympathisers within the administrative system in Jammu and Kashmir.
Instead of teaching students, the accused teacher, Mashkoor Ahmed, is alleged to have arranged safe hideouts, food and other logistical support for dreaded Pakistani terrorist Saifullah Balochi, one of the most wanted terrorists operating in the Chenab Valley and adjoining hilly districts.
Sources said that the assistance provided by Mashkoor Ahmed enabled Saifullah to evade security forc | |
| | | | Amit Shah reduces convoy size to less than half | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, May 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reduced the size of his convoy to less than half following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “seven appeals” for responsible fuel consumption amid the West Asia crisis.
The reduction in the number of vehicles in the Home Minister’s convoy has been implemented as part of a broader effort within the government to promote efficient use of resources while maintaining all mandatory security arrangements. The development comes s | |
| | | | Regularisation not a matter of right: High Court | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 13: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a writ petition filed by Mohammad Amin Rather and others, seeking permanent casual labour status, holding that regularisation or permanent absorption cannot be claimed as a matter of right outside the constitutional scheme governing public employment.
Justice Sanjay Parihar, while dismissing petition, held that the petitioners failed to make out a case for interference under Article 226 of the Cons | |
| | | | J&K registers over 93% revenue record digitisation | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 13: The Jammu and Kashmir government has achieved 93.39 per cent progress in the digitisation of revenue records, with more than 64 lakh such records approved across the Union Territory, official data said.
The officials said digitisation of revenue records is one of the flagship reforms under the modernisation of land records programme aimed at ensuring transparency, accuracy and efficiency in land record management.
As per the official data, out of a total of 68,59,915 khasras (revenue records), approvals have been given for 64,06,641 khasras, while 3,04,549 cases are pending at the maker level, 1,10,587 with checkers, and 38,138 at the approver stage.
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| | | | Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express carries 45,000 passengers in first 10-days | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, May 13: The Jammu Tawi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express has carried nearly 45,000 passengers within the first 10 days of its regular operations, underlining strong demand for the rail service that is rapidly emerging as a major connectivity lifeline for Jammu and Kashmir.
According to data released by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Tuesday, the four daily services on the route transported 44,727 passengers between May 2 and May 11, while 28,762 passengers t | |
| | | | Withdrawal of retirement funds to be automated soon: EPFO | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 13: Retirement fund body EPFO will soon automate the process for settling final provident fund withdrawal claims, fast-tracking the money transfer to the applicant’s bank accounts, a top official said on Wednesday.
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has more than seven crore members.
At present, partial or advance withdrawal claims of up to Rs 5 lakh are settled through auto mode, and the deadline for the auto-settlement mode is three days f | |
| | | | Govt hikes paddy MSP by Rs 72 | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 13: The government on Wednesday announced a hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy by Rs 72 to Rs 2,441 per quintal for the 2026-27 kharif marketing season, while steeper increases for pulses, oilseeds and cotton aimed at reducing import dependency and encouraging crop diversification.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved MSPs for 14 kharif crops ahead of sowing, which typically begins in June with the onset of the southwest monsoon.
For paddy, the MSP for common and A-grade varieties stands at Rs 2,441 and Rs 2,461 per quintal, respectively for 2026-27 kharif marketing season (S | |
| | | | NIA arrests wanted narco-terrorist after extradition | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 13: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested wanted narco-terrorist Iqbal Singh alias Shera after successfully securing his extradition from Portugal.
He was taken into custody by an NIA team at the Delhi airport immediately after he arrived from Portugal, to where he had absconded in 2020. His successful extradition and arrest come as a major shot in the arm for the NIA’s fight against Pakistan-backed narco and cross-border terrorism, officials said.
During the investigation, the NIA found Shera to be a key conspirator and handler of an India-based narco-terror module engaged in smuggling heroin from Pakistan.
A native of Punjab’ | |
| | | | Over 85% CBSE students clear class 12 board exams | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 13: The CBSE class 12 exam results were declared on Wednesday as a senior official announced that over 85 per cent candidates have cleared the exams this year.
The results show that the overall pass percentage dipped by over three percentage points compared to the last year.
Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj said that while more than 85 per cent of the students have passed the exams, over 94,000 students scored above 90 per cent marks.
Further, 17,000-plus candidates secured more than 95 per cent score, according to Bhardwaj. He said over 1.63 lakh students have been placed in the compartment category, marking an increase of nearly two percentage | |
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