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| LG Sinha to flag off first batch of Amarnath Yatris from Jammu today | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 1: Off-line registration for the annual Amarnath Yatra commenced on Wednesday, with hundreds of devotees turning up at the designated centres a day before Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is scheduled to flag off the first batch of pilgrims from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp here.
The 57-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre high Amarnath cave shrine is scheduled to begin on July 3 from the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district, and the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district.
Around four lakh pilgrims have already registered online for the Yatra.
Overnight rain, which turned the weather pleasant in Ja | |
| | | | LG reviews arrangements for pilgrims at Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 1: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited the Yatri Niwas at Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu and reviewed arrangements in place for the pilgrims ahead of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. The Lieutenant Governor took appraisal of logistics, lodging, security arrangements, health facilities, help desks, sanitation, power and water supply, emergency and other essential services and facilities, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience for the devotees. | |
| | | | Amarnath Yatra gets boost: Ramsoo Viaduct, Digdole tunnel ready; LG thanks PM Modi, Gadkari | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari after the completion of two key infrastructure projects on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)—an 810-metre viaduct near Ramsoo in Ramban district and the 3.5-km AT-03 tunnel connecting Digdole to Panthyal.
The two strategically important projects, constructed at a cost of Rs 680 crore, are scheduled to be opened to traffic on July 3, coinciding with the commencement of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, providing safer and uninterrupted connectivity to the Kashmir Valley.
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| | | | From 'death trap' to lifeline: Ramsoo viaduct, Digdol tunnel transform travel on highway | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 1: Once notorious for frequent landslides, falling rocks and fatal accidents, the Ramban–Banihal stretch of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is poised for a major transformation with the completion of the 810-metre Ramsoo Viaduct and the 3.5-km AT-03 tunnel connecting Digdol to Panthyal.
For decades, the treacherous stretch between Ramban, Digdol and Panthyal was dreaded by commuters and transporters alike. Popularly referred to by locals as a "dea | |
| | | | High-level demography panel to visit states, including border areas of Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 1: The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes, constituted by the Centre on May 26, 2026, to examine demographic shifts arising from illegal immigration and other abnormal factors, on Wednesday briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on its roadmap for conducting a nationwide assessment, including extensive visits to States and Union Territories.
During a courtesy meeting at the Home Minister's residence, the committee informed Shah that it would undertake | |
| | | | Army Chief unveils 'VIJAY' roadmap, aims to build future-ready force to operate in multiple domains | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 1: The Indian Army is a combat-ready, battle hardened force and the aim is to build a technology-enabled, future-ready army capable of operating in multiple domains, Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth said on Wednesday, as he coined the acronym 'VIJAY' to achieve that goal.
The letters in the acronym stand for – 'V' for vigilance, 'I' for innovation, 'J' for jointness and integration, 'A' for Aatmanirbhrata and 'Y' for 'Yodha first'. Gen Seth, an accomplished | |
| | | | 2 cloudbursts trigger flash floods in Bhalessa; Roads blocked | | |  EARLY TIMES REPORT
DODA, July 1: Heavy rainfall triggered two cloudbursts in the Kalalgisar area of Bhalessa in Doda district on Wednesday, causing flash floods and debris flows that blocked several roads, officials said.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as continuous heavy rain continues to impact the region, raising concerns of further landslides and road disruptions, an official said.
The flash floods brought down large amounts of debris, cutting off connectivity to mu | |
| | | | Machail Mata, Mindhal Yatras suspended | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, July 1: Pilgrimages to the Machail Mata and Mindhal Mata shrines in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district remained suspended on Wednesday due to adverse weather conditions triggered by heavy monsoon rain, officials said. The district administration said the decision was taken in view of incessant rainfall, slippery roads and the risk of shooting stones to ensure the safety of pilgrims.
“In view of the adverse weather conditions prevailing across Kishtwar, including continuous rainfall, slippery road conditions and the risk of shooting stones, both the Machail Mata Yatra and the Mindhal Mata Yatra shall remain suspended on Wednesday,” an official said.
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| | | | Jammu Railway Station redevelopment on fast track, project targeted for Dec 2027 | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 1: The redevelopment of Jammu railway station is progressing at a fast pace, with major track and platform works nearing completion and the overall project targeted for completion by December 2027, a senior railway official said.
The railway station is undergoing a Rs 450-crore modernisation project by Northern Railway aimed at enhancing passenger amenities, operational efficiency and connectivity for Jammu and Kashmir. "The work on the Jammu railway station | |
| | | | J&K can become gateway between South, Central Asia: Mehbooba Mufti | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 1: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday suggested that the Centre make Jammu and Kashmir a gateway between South and Central Asia, and use its geographical location to strengthen ties with Pakistan and China. "The situation around the world is changing. You have seen how a small country like Iran used its strategic position -- the Strait of Hormuz -- to bring a powerful nation like the US to its knees. Jammu and Kashmir also has a s | |
| | | | 30 injured in Kashmir accidents | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 1: At least 30 people were injured in two road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said here The officials said 25 people, including the driver, were injured after a passenger bus met with an accident at Kawnar, near Nasrullahpora in central Kashmir's Budgam district.
The bus was travelling from Beerwah to Budgam when the accident occurred. The circumstances leading to the mishap were not immediately known.
Before emergency responders reached the scene, local residents of Nasrullahpora rushed to the spot and launched rescue efforts. The locals helped evacuate the injured passengers from the damaged vehicle.
The injured were shift | |
| | | | GST mop up grows 14% | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 1: GST collections rose 13.9 per cent to about Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June, government data showed on Wednesday.
Gross collections from domestic transactions were up 6.5 per cent to about Rs 1.35 lakh crore, while import revenues rose 34.6 per cent to Rs 60,038 crore.
Total refunds were up 29.1 per cent at Rs 32,436 crore in June.
After adjusting refunds, net collection grew 11.2 per cent to over Rs 1.62 lakh crore in June. | |
| | | | Ex KCCI Prez immovable property attached | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 1: J&K Police's Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing on Wednesday attached the immovable property of former Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) president Mubeen Ahmed Shah in connection with a 2020 FIR.
Officials said a CIK team raided Shah's residence at Buchwara, Dalgate, Srinagar, where the attachment proceedings were carried out in the presence of revenue officer.
The attached property comprises 12 marlas of land at Estate Buchwara.
They said Shah, a former KCCI president, has been residing in Malaysia along with his family since December 2019.
The attachment has been carried out as part of the investigation into FIR No. 07/202 | |
| | | | Summer Vacation announced for winter zone schools | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 1: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) on Wednesday issued an official order announcing summer vacation for all Government and recognized Private Schools up to Higher Secondary level falling in the Winter Zone of Jammu Division.
According to Order No. 226-DSEJ of 2026 dated July 1, 2026, issued by the Directorate of School Education Jammu, all schools in the Winter Zone shall observe summer vacation from July 6, 2026, to July 19, 2026.
The order states that the decision has been taken with the approval of the competent authority in view of the prevailing summer conditions. During the notified period, all educational institutions covered und | |
| | | | ATF, commercial LPG prices cut | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 1: Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) and commercial LPG prices were cut on Wednesday as easing tensions in West Asia pulled down international oil prices, while private fuel retailer Nayara Energy lowered petrol and diesel prices, becoming the first retailer in more than two years to reduce pump rates.
ATF prices were reduced by about Rs 5 per litre, bringing the price in Delhi to around Rs 110 per litre, industry sources said. The reduction is the first since the recent spike triggered by the West Asia conflict.
Oil marketing companies also cut the price of commercial LPG by Rs 183.50 per 19-kg cylinder, the first reduction this year.
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