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| Rewrite history to correct facts: LG Sinha to historians | | Says, make new generation aware about India’s civilization glory; attends ‘Chinar Book Festival’ in Srinagar | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the ‘Chinar Book Festival’ organised by National Book Trust of India at Srinagar.
The inaugural event was also graced by Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated the Union Ministry of Education and the National Book Trust for providing an opportunity to the readers to keep track of new ideas and perspectives and interact with eminent writers and scholars from across the country.
“The books open the window to the world. Books offer new ideas and fresh perspectives that change the way we perceive things and promote critical thinking. Chinar Book... | |
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| Bizarre Claim! Rahul Gandhi says Arun Jaitley, who died in 2019, threatened him in 2020 | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 2: In a statement that has stirred controversy and confusion, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday claimed that senior BJP leader and former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had threatened him during his opposition to the Centre’s contentious farm laws. The remark has drawn sharp criticism, as Jaitley had passed away in August 2019, nearly a year before the laws were introduced.
Speaking at the Annual Legal Conclave–2025 in New Delhi, Ra... | |
| | | | War on drugs: 220 hotspots mapped, 33 dismantled across J&K | | | | Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 2: In a major step toward curbing the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have identified 220 drug hotspots across the Union Territory, of which 33 have already been dismantled as part of intensified enforcement operations.
This was revealed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Crime, Sujit Kumar, during the 14th UT-level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo. The meeting was convened to review and assess the UT’s ongoing strategy to tackle narcotics trade and substance abuse.
Presenting the operational progress of the Police Department, IGP Sujit Kumar infor... | |
| | | | 2018 poll duty irregularities: Govt seeks refund of Rs 4.58 crore | | | | M K Kaw
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 2: In a major administrative move, authorities have directed all Heads of Departments (HoDs) in Jammu district to recover an excess amount of Rs 4.58 crore that was paid to government employees deployed during the 2018 Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections. The action follows revelations made during an audit by the Audit Party of the Principal Accountant General (Audit), Jammu and Kashmir.
As per Government Order No. 1789-GAD of 2018 dated December 21, 2018, employees from various government departments were deployed for election-related duties during the Municipal and Panchayat polls held across the Union Territory. The order sanctione... | |
| | | | Over 9.42 lakh SIM cards, 2.63 lakh IMEIs blocked across country | | Cybercrime Crimes | |  Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 2: In a major crackdown on cybercriminal networks, authorities have blocked over 9.42 lakh SIM cards and 2.63 lakh International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers for their alleged involvement in cybercrime activities across the country. This information was shared by the Central Government in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting the scale of cyber frauds being reported nationwide. As per the data, India recorded a staggering 22,68,346 cyber fraud c... | |
| | | | Amarnath Yatra to remain suspended | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 2: Authorities have suspended this year’s annual Amarnath Yatra, just a week before its scheduled conclusion, due to the need for maintenance on the tracks that were damaged by recent heavy rainfall, officials said on Saturday.
The yatra, which began on July 3, was scheduled to conclude on August 9 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. However, authorities decided to shorten it by a week, citing “critical repair and maintenance works” to be undertaken in the w... | |
| | | | HC bars J&K Bank from deducting funds from retired guarantors pension account | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 2: In a significant judgment safeguarding the rights of pensioners, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a petition filed by J&K Bank Limited seeking to overturn an appellate court’s order that restrained it from deducting funds from a retired guarantor’s pension account. Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi after hearing Adv Raman Sharma for the J&K Bank whereas Adv Himanshu Beotra for the respondent, ruled that pensionary benefits, even after being deposited into a bank account, retain their exempt status under Section 11 of the Pensions Act, 1871, and Section 60 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The court emphasized that such funds ca... | |
| | | | CAT orders appointment of physically handicapped candidate as Patwari | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 2: In a landmark judgment, the Central Administrative Tribunal, Jammu Bench comprising Rajinder Singh Dogra (Judicial) and Ram Mohan Johri (Administrative), has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) to appoint Aijaz Ahamed, a physically handicapped candidate, to the post of Patwari in District Udhampur under the Reserved Backward Area (RBA) category with 50% locomotor disability. The Tribunal also quashed the final select list of 2018 t... | |
| | | | 92% school infra projects completed | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 2: A Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal closed a long-standing Public Interest Litigation (PIL No. 24/2017) filed by the All J&K Ladakh Teacher Federation, which sought the completion of essential infrastructure in government schools across the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
During the virtual hearing, the Division Bench acknowledged that over 92% of the sanctioned works—including construction of boundary walls, boys’ and girls’ toilets, and specialized toilets for Children with Special Needs (CWSN)—have been completed. The remaining projects are slated for... | |
| | | | EoW arrests Anantnag trader | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 2: The Economic Offences Wing today arrested an accused individual allegedly involved in a multi-crore rupee fraud case and conducted raids at several locations in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Economic Offences Wing (EoW), formerly known as the Crime Branch Kashmir, arrested Shahid Rehman Bhat of Shangus, Nowgam Anantnag, the proprietor of M/S AR Trading Agri Services Pvt. Ltd. Raids were also conducted as part of the ongoing investigation.
The EoW registered a case following multiple written complaints, wherein it was alleged that Bhat had cheated them on the pretext of providing them high density apple plants.
“The complainants ... | |
| | | | Abandoned drone found inside Army Camp | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 2: A small drone, suspected to used for wedding photography, was found abandoned inside an Army camp in Samba district, officials said on Saturday.
Some Army personnel noticed the drone lying near the supply depot inside the camp at the Bari Brahmana cantonment late on Friday night, the officials said.
Preliminary investigation suggested that the drone may have been used for a marriage ceremony nearby and lost control before landing inside the camp, they said.
The drone has been handed over to the local police station for investigation, the officials said.... | |
| | | | DHSK transfers 31 doctors | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 2: JAMMU, Aug 2: The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) Dr Bakshi Jehangir has ordered the transfers and postings of 31 doctors.... | |
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