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| 26,000 vehicles in Jammu lose RCs over unpaid challans, repeated traffic violations | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 12: In one of the biggest enforcement drives against habitual traffic offenders in Jammu and Kashmir, the Transport Department has suspended the registration certificates (RCs) of nearly 26,000 vehicles in Jammu district for repeatedly violating traffic rules and failing to clear pending challans despite being served notices.
The stringent action was initiated on the recommendation of the Inspector General of Traffic and targets vehicle owners against whom more than five challans were found pending. Officials said the move is aimed at curbing reckless driving, improving road discipline, and ensuring that habitual offenders are held accountable under the la | |
| | | | Infighting intensifies in Congress after appointment of district coordinators, observers | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 12: Internal dissent within the Jammu and Kashmir Congress has sharpened just days after Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra appointed district coordinators and observers for the party’s 21 organisational districts across the Union Territory. Senior dissident leader Mohammad Anwar Bhat has openly criticised the move, alleging that several “outsiders and recent entrants” have been accommodated at the expense of long-serving and committed party workers. “Many outsiders have been rehabilitated as district coordinators and observers at the cost of dedicated and genuine party workers,” Bhat told reporters. He allege | |
| | | | Army foils LeT infiltration attempt in Poonch, one Pakistani terrorist killed | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 12: Security forces on Tuesday foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of terrorists belonging to the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district, killing one Pakistani intruder and forcing others to retreat to Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
According to official sources, the infiltrators were detected by alert troops of the White Knight Corps while attempting to sneak into Indian territory in the forward area of Krishna Ghati on Tuesday afternoon.
The interception led to a brief exchange of fire, during which one terrorist was neutralised. The remaining members of the group fled ba | |
| | | | LG Sinha launches community family fortress initiative against substance abuse | | Joins ‘Drug-Free J&K’ campaign Padyatra in Baramulla | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 12: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today joined the Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir campaign in Baramulla, engaging with citizens and participating in a Padyatra. The Lieutenant Governor also announced the launch of two innovative pillars under the campaign for the next 69 days- the Community Immunization Program against drugs and the Family Fortress Initiative.
Speaking on the occasion the Lieutenant Governor said that just as we have taught communities to vacci | |
| | | | India stocked with 2 months of fuel supply: Puri | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 12: With two months of fuel stockpiles, India faces no supply concerns despite disruptions to global energy flows, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said, while warning that state-run fuel retailers face losses of as much as Rs 1 lakh crore in a single quarter if elevated crude prices persist and retail fuel prices remain unchanged.
He said that at some stage an assessment needs to be made on how long retailers can sustain losses from selling petr | |
| | | | Union Mines Ministry launches 2nd tranche of e-auction for 12 limestone blocks in J&K | | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 12: The Union Ministry of Mines on Tuesday launched the second tranche of e-auction for 12 limestone blocks in Jammu and Kashmir, marking another major milestone towards transparent, sustainable and investor-friendly mineral development in the Union Territory.
Ministry of Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal officially launched the tranche at a function here. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the transformative reforms and amendments undertaken by the minis | |
| | | | NEET-UG 2026 cancelled; Govt orders CBI inquiry into paper leak allegations | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 12: The National Testing Agency on Tuesday cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam conducted on May 3 amid allegations of paper leak, with the government asking the CBI to carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the “irregularities”.
The examination will now be re-conducted on dates to be notified separately. In a statement on X, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said the decision was taken in the interest of maintaining transparency and preserving trust in the na | |
| | | | Amid cyber fraud concerns, Census 2027 adds QR code verification | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, May 12: Amid a rise in cyber fraud cases involving impersonation and fake government officials, authorities have implemented a QR code-based verification mechanism for enumerators and supervisors visiting households for Census 2027 in the capital.
This move aims to make the door-to-door enumeration in Municipal Corporation of Delhi areas, beginning May 16, more secure and effective.
Officials of the Office of the Registrar General and Census told PTI that all | |
| | | | It’s for responsible nations to reflect: India on China supporting Pak during Operation Sindoor | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 12: India on Tuesday said that reports of China supporting Pakistan during Operation Sindoor corroborate what was known earlier and it is for nations that consider themselves responsible to reflect whether supporting attempts to protect terrorist infrastructure affects their standing. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated this while responding to a question on Chinese official media reports that admitted to Beijing providing techni | |
| | | | 2 arrested along with arms, ammo in Srinagar: Police | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 12: Police on Monday arrested two persons along with arms, ammunition and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) posters during a naka checking in Srinagar, officials said. An official said, that a police team intercepted two persons on a bike near Baba Dem area of Srinagar during routine checking.
He said the duo was stopped and during the search, police recovered one pistol, three magazines, 21 live rounds, two mobile phones and 10 LeT posters from their possession.
“A case FIR No. 26/2025 under relevant sections of UAPA and Arms Act has been registered and further investigation has been taken up,” he said.
They have been identified as Faisal Ahmad Bhat of Malpora Ha | |
| | | | Chinar Corps honours Naib Subedar | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 12: The Army on Tuesday honoured the supreme sacrifice of Naib Subedar Hira Bahadur Pandey, who died while on operational duty in Baramulla district.
While the Army Srinagar-based Chinar Corps did not specify the exact circumstances behind the incident, sources said the jawan died after an accidental fall during a night patrol in the Rafiabad area of the district.
In a post on X, the Chinar Corps said his courage and dedication will forever inspire them.
“Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart Naib Subedar Hira Bahadur Pandey, while on operational duty in Baramulla district. His courage and dedication will forever inspire us. Chinar | |
| | | | EOW Kashmir registers 3 cases against notorious fraudster | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 12: The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Tuesday registered three separate cases against a Kupwara resident for allegedly cheating several persons on the pretext of providing government jobs in different departments and financial institutions, officials said.
The cases were registered against Abdul Majeed Mir a resident of Lastiyal Kalaroos, Kupwara after a preliminary investigation conducted by EoW revealed that the accused had collecte | |
| | | | Drug peddler’s property worth Rs 1.2 cr attached | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 12: In a major crackdown under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police on Monday attached a residential house and land worth nearly Rs 1.2 crore belonging to an alleged drug peddler in the Gasoo Hazratbal area of Srinagar.
Officials said the attached property includes a double-storeyed residential house along with land owned by Maqsood Hussain Khan, son of Abdul Majeed Khan, a resident of Banday Lane Hazratbal and presently residing at Gasoo Hazratbal.
Police said the action was carried out by Police Station Nigeen under Section 68(F)(1) of the NDPS Act, 1985 in connection with FIR No. 42/2023 registered under Sections 8/20, 21, | |
| | | | Udhampur Admin bans sale of unauthorised new Army uniform | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 12: The Udhampur administration on Tuesday ordered a complete ban on unauthorised sale of the newly introduced Indian Army camouflage uniform in the district to prevent cases of impersonation and misuse.
The order follows reports of misuse of the uniform, raising concerns that it could be exploited by anti-social elements to impersonate serving personnel. Officials said such incidents pose a serious security concern and must be strictly curbed.
District Magistrate Minga Sherpa, who issued the ban order, noted that Udhampur has a significant military presence and lies close to several defence establishments, including the headquarters of Northern Command, m | |
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