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| Under PM Modi’s leadership, India set to become leader in technology development: LG Sinha | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 31: Cluster University, Jammu today celebrated a historic occasion as Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha inaugurated a series of groundbreaking academic programmes designed to redefine the future of higher education in the region.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the significance of the “Design Your Degree” programme, calling it a revolutionary step towards student-centric learning.
He noted that the world today demands multi-disciplinary thi | |
| | | | India’s diplomatic push isolates Pak on terror after Pahalgam carnage | | 31 nations, 6 global forums back India’s fight against cross-border terror | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 31: The Lok Sabha was informed on Friday that sustained diplomatic efforts by India have led to stronger international recognition of the threat posed by cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan, with several countries urging Islamabad not to allow its territory to be used for terrorist activities and global bodies taking action against Pakistan-backed terror outfits.
Replying to an unstarred question by MP Pratima Mondal, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said the Government has consistently sensitised foreign governments about cross-border terrorism through high-level engagements and official interactions. I | |
| | | | Terrorists trained by Pak to target India have turned guns towards their masters: MEA | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 31: Calling upon the international community to closely examine Pakistan’s actions in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), India on Friday said neighbouring country’s political leadership has admitted that terrorists once trained and armed by the Pakistani state to target India have now turned against them.
Addressing the weekly media briefing, spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said, “Islamabad has unleashed a violent crackdown on civilians in PoJK and it should be held accountable for the deaths of more than 40 people during recent unrest in the region.”
He said, “Pakistan’s own political leadership has effectively a | |
| | | | Govt tightens purse strings, caps last-quarter spending at 25% | | | | Mahim Gupta
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 31: In a move aimed at ensuring better financial discipline, timely execution of development works and preventing a year-end rush in expenditure, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued fresh guidelines regulating the release of the remaining budgetary allocations during the 2026-27 financial year.
According to a circular issued by the Finance Department, the balance allocation for any development work will be released only after at least 80 per cent of the funds already released have been utilised, as reflected on the BEAMS portal and Treasury accounts.
The Finance Department has directed all Administrative Departments to submit proposal | |
| | | | Pakistani drone intrusion in Khour sector foiled | | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 31: The Indian Army on Friday thwarted a suspected cross-border surveillance attempt by shooting down a Pakistani spy drone along the Line of Control (LoC) in the strategically important Khour sector of Jammu district.
According to security sources, the suspected surveillance drone was detected in the early hours of Friday while attempting to intrude into Indian territory from the Mandiala (Chhamb) area across the border. The drone was spotted flying at a low altitude near the Chakla forward area in the Khour sector, triggering an immediate response from troops deployed along the LoC.
Maintaining a high level of vigilance, Army personnel tra | |
| | | | HC upholds 18-month jail term for cruelty to wife | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 31: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the conviction and 18-month rigorous imprisonment of a man for subjecting his wife to cruelty through persistent dowry demands, abuse and mental harassment.
Justice M.A. Chowdhary dismissed the criminal appeal filed by Tilak Raj against the March 12, 2008 judgment of the Additional Sessions Judge, Reasi, which had convicted him under Section 498-A of the Ranbir Penal Code.
The High Court also cancelled the appellant’s bail bonds and directed him to surrender before the Trial Court within 15 days to undergo the remaining sentence. In case he fails to surrender, the Trial Court has been asked to | |
| | | | Northern Army Commander reviews training, welfare measures at Madras Regimental Centre | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 31: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Friday visited the Madras Regimental Centre in Wellington, Tamil Nadu, where he reviewed training, infrastructure and welfare measures, and lauded the high standards maintained by the premier infantry training establishment.
During his maiden visit to the centre as the Colonel of the Madras Regiment, Lt Gen Sharma paid homage to the regiment’s fallen soldiers at the war memorial.
“Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander and Colonel of the Madras Regiment, on his maiden visit to the Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington, paid homage to the Regiment’s bravehearts at the war memorial”, Northern Command headquar | |
| | | | Jmu-Sgr National Highway shut for widening, debris clearance works | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 31: The 250-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was closed for vehicular traffic on Friday, officials said.
The closure was put in place to facilitate widening of the carriageway and removal of overhanging debris at vulnerable locations between Udhampur and Banihal, following passage of a batch of around 1,600 pilgrims from the Jammu base camp to the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir at around 2.42 am, they said.
“In view of the suspension of traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, the movement of all kinds of vehicles shall remain suspended between Jakheni in Udhampur and | |
| | | | Fresh landslide near Ramsoo | | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, July 31: A fresh landslide has been reported in the Ramsoo area of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, partially affecting the flow of the Bisleri Nala located along National Highway 44 (NH-44), officials said on Friday.
Ramsoo Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Muzahir Hussain Shah, stated that while the landslide has occurred in the same vicinity, which saw a major landslide last year, the current blockage is not severe enough to warrant an immediate evacuation.
“A landslide has occurred again near our area. A similar major landslide happened last year that had blocked the flow of the Bisleri Nala. Keeping that risk in mind, we shifted residents to the Gove | |
| | | | ACB calls 552 J&K Fire & Emergency Services selectees to undergo fresh tests | | 2020 Recruitment Probe | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 31: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has directed 552 candidates selected in the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Department in 2020 to undergo fresh height measurement as part of its investigation into irregularities in the recruitment process.
According to an official communication, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Police Station ACB Central, J&K, Jammu, has asked the Director General, Fire and Emergency Services, to inform and direct the candidates selected under Order No. 823 of 2020 dated October 4, 2020, to report at designated venues on August 3 at 10 am.
The exercise is being carried out in connection with FIR No. 01/202 | |
| | | | Amarnath Yatra suspended from Baltal route | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 31: The annual Amarnath yatra was suspended from the Baltal route on Friday due to inclement weather and to facilitate repair work on the track, officials said The yatra has already been suspended from the Pahalgam route to carry out necessary repairs.
Heavy rains lashed the Baltal area on Thursday night, triggering a minor flashflood at one location. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported, officials said.
Owing to the adverse weather and ongoing repair work, no pilgrim was allowed to proceed towards the holy cave shrine from the Baltal route, they said.
Repair work on the track is currently underway, officials added.
The annual pi | |
| | | | Migrant worker killed, another injured in terrorist attack in Kulgam | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 31: A migrant worker was killed, and another sustained injuries in a terrorist attack in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday. Officials said the terrorists targeted the two workers at Kellam, leaving both injured. They were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. One of the workers later succumbed to his injuries, while the other was shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for advanced treatment.
Following the attack, security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down the attackers. | |
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