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| Top LeT commander, NIA proclaimed offender Zakir Ganie killed in Shopian encounter | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 8: In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing anti-terror operations in south Kashmir, security forces on Wednesday eliminated Zakir Ganie, a top commander of the Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), during a prolonged encounter in the Saidpora area of Shopian district. The operation, which lasted several days, dealt a major blow to the terror outfit’s operational network in the Valley.
Officials identified the slain terrorist as Zakir Ganie, an A++ category LeT commander and a proclaimed offender of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Security agencies described him as one of the most wanted local terrorists operating in south Kashmir and a key | |
| | | | 3 OGWs held in Anantnag | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 8: Three over-ground workers of terrorists were apprehended in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district with the help of Facial Recognition System (FRS) deployed for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, police said on Wednesday The FRS installed by Anantnag Police generated timely alerts regarding three suspicious individuals while they were passing through the Sarbal area, demonstrating the effectiveness of the advanced surveillance technology deployed for the yatra, a police spokesman said. He said acting swiftly on the alerts, police personnel intercepted and verified the identities of the individuals. During the verification process, all three were identified as | |
| | | | Home Minister Shah speaks to CM Omar, assures assistance amid heavy rainfall | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 8: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured assistance from the Central government amid heavy rainfall.
Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Abdullah said some areas, particularly the Chenab Valley and Kathua, had faced difficulties due to the prevailing weather conditions.
"Due to the weather, we had to face difficulties in some areas--especially towards the Chenab Valley and Kathua. The H | |
| | | | CM Omar appoints 117 lecturers; waives tuition fee for AAY students | | Education Conclave 2026 | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 8: In a landmark move in Jammu & Kashmir’s education sector, the Government today revived appointments to School Lecturer posts, with the Chief Minister handing over appointment letters to 117 newly selected lecturers.
These appointments are the first lecturer appointments in the Education Department in many years.
The Chief Minister also fulfilled his Budget 2026 commitment by announcing a full fee waiver for school and college students belonging to Ant | |
| | | | This year's biggest batch of 9,837 pilgrims leaves Jammu | | Amarnath Yatra | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 8: A fresh batch of 9,837 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here for the annual Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir, amid tight security on Wednesday, officials said.
They said this is the largest batch of pilgrims so far this year, comprising 7,004 men, 2,810 women, 21 children and two transgender persons.
While 4,480 pilgrims left for the Baltal base camp in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district in 173 vehicles, 5,354 pilgrims proceeded towards the traditional Pahalgam route in south Kashmir's Anantnag district in 188 vehicles, amid chants of "Bam Bam Bhole", "Har Har Mahadev" and "Jai Barfani Baba Ki", according to the officials.
With this, a total o | |
| | | | 4 teachers suspended for irregularities in Yatra duties | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 8: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district have suspended four teachers for alleged irregularities in the annual Amarnath yatra duties, officials said on Wednesday "District Administration Ganderbal has taken cognisance of certain irregularities which occurred in connection with the on-spot registration process for Shri Amarnathji Yatra pilgrims at the Manigam Transit Camp," an official spokesman said.
He said the matter is currently under investigation, and appropriate action would be taken against anyone found to be involved.
The Chief Education Officer, Ganderbal, suspended four teachers with immediate effect after receiving a comm | |
| | | | Ganderbal Admin warns pilgrims against touts | | | | Early Times Report
Ganderbal, July 8: The District Administration Ganderbal has taken cognizance of certain irregularities that occurred during the on-spot registration process for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims at the Manigam Transit Camp.
In a handout, the spokesman said that the matter is presently under investigation and appropriate action will be taken against anyone found involved.
The administration informed pilgrims that the facility for on-spot registration is available at the Baltal Base Camp On-Spot Registration Centre, subject to production and verification of all prescribed documents and fulfillment of the requisite eligibility criteria.
Pilgrims have been advised to | |
| | | | Authorities issue fresh advisory, urge pilgrims to follow guidelines | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 8: The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday issued a fresh public advisory for pilgrims undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, urging all yatris to strictly adhere to the prescribed registration process and safety guidelines to ensure a smooth, safe and well-organised pilgrimage.
According to the advisory, daily pilgrim limits remain in force in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Authorities have appealed to devotees to complete their advance registration before travelling to Jammu and Kashmir and to undertake the pilgrimage only on the date mentioned in their registratio | |
| | | | Army Chief General Seth reviews security situation in Kashmir | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 8: Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday reviewed the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness, and combat readiness in the Kashmir valley.
Gen Singh visited the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, also called Chinar Corps, headquarters of the Army here and took a review of the situation.
"General Dhiraj Seth, COAS, visited HQ Chinar corps and its formations to review the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and combat readin | |
| | | | NIA conducts nationwide raids in ISIS online radicalisation case | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 8: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday carried out coordinated searches at 20 locations across 10 states and the national capital as part of its ongoing investigation into an alleged online terror radicalisation network accused of promoting the ideology of the banned terrorist organisations ISIS and Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) to recruit and indoctrinate vulnerable youth.
The nationwide operation was conducted in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the Union Territory of Delhi in connection with case RC-01/2026/NIA/VSKP, which pertains to a conspiracy | |
| | | | CB Jammu books fraudster in Rs 3.75 crore property fraud case | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 8: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Crime Branch Jammu, has registered an FIR against Pieary Lal Koul S/o Janki Nath Koul R/o House No. 108, Adarsh Vihar, Channi Deeli, Jammu, following allegations of cheating, criminal breach of trust and misappropriation in connection with a high-value property transaction.
The FIR has been registered on the complaint of a renowned Jammu-based doctor, who alleged that he entered into an Agreement to Sell for the purchase o | |
| | | | Cultural heritage connects us: PM Modi at Prambanan Temple Complex | | |  Early Times Report
Jakarta, July 8: Emphasising that cultural legacy connects people from different geographies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked Indonesia and it's people for preserving the "grand heritage" of Prambanan Temple complex.
In his address later, while visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, he also said it was his honour to be part of the inauguration of a joint conservation project for the Prambanan Temple com | |
| | | | Centre Approves Rs 990.51 Crore Leh bypass project | | | | Early Times Report
Leh, July 8: The Central Government has approved the construction of the Leh Bypass (Southern Alignment) in the Union Territory of Ladakh at an estimated cost of Rs 990.51 crore, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Wednesday According to the announcement, the project envisages the construction of a two-lane highway with paved shoulders extending from NH-01 near Phyang village (HPCL Plant) to Upshi on the Leh-Manali Highway (NH-03).
The bypass is aimed at decongesting traffic within Leh town by diverting through traffic and creating a high-quality alternative corridor linking NH-01 with NH-03.
The project is also expected to fac | |
| | | | No trekking or camping without permission in Bhadarwah | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 8: Authorities in Doda district have imposed restrictions on trekking, hiking, camping and other adventure activities across Bhaderwah subdivision, citing security concerns and potential natural hazards Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhadarwah, Sunil Kumar Bhityal issued the order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), an official said on Wednesday.
The official said the order issued on July 3 has come into force with immediate effect and will remain in force until further orders.
According to the order, no individual, group, trekking agency, tour operator, guide, institution or organisation shall undertake, organise or fac | |
| | | | Former Patwari chargesheeted for alleged forgery | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 8: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir of the Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a former Patwari, presently serving as a Naib Tehsildar, in connection with an alleged case of manipulation and forgery of official revenue records to fraudulently claim ownership of ancestral land in Kupwara district.
According to officials, the chargesheet has been submitted before the Court of Sub-Judge/Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Kupwara in FIR No. 33/2021 registered under Sections 167, 417, 466 and 468 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC).
The accused has been identified as Leyaket Ali Khan, son of Mehboobullah Khan, a resident of Baba | |
| | | | Landslide hits Vaishno Devi track | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 8: A landslide triggered by rains struck the Vaishno Devi yatra track atop Trikota hills in Reasi district on Wednesday evening, forcing the suspension of the battery car service, officials said
The pilgrimage to the revered shrine remained unaffected, with hundreds of pilgrims continuing their to-and-fro trek despite the landslide, they said.
The officials said the landslide occurred near Himkoti on the new track leading to the shrine following heavy rainfall. | |
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