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| LG Sinha’s initiative takes practical shape | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 11: The High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Divisional Commissioner Jammu and Divisional Commissioner Kashmir for building houses damaged during Operation Sindoor and recent floods in Jammu Kashmir.
It is the initiative of Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha and reflects his vision of empowering and safeguarding the future of those affected by natural calamities and unprovoked shelling on civilian population by the enemy.
The Lieutenant Governor presided over the MoU signing ceremony at Raj Bhawan. He lauded the noble endeavour of the HRDS India.
HRDS India will build 1500 free houses a... | |
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| New criminal laws reflect India's collective vision of justice: LG | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated an exhibition on 'New Criminal Laws' at J&K Police Public School, Bemina, Srinagar.
The Lieutenant Governor commended the initiative of the Economic Offences Wing, J&K Police to raise awareness and educate students, parents and the general public. He said the exhibition will help in achieving broader objectives of shaping understanding on new laws and ensuring justice to the last man in queue.
“After almost 150 years, India's criminal justice system underwent a significant overhaul on July 1, 2024. The ‘Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita’, ‘Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita’, and ‘Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam’ wer... | |
| | | | CRPF raises alarm over Rahul Gandhi’s ‘risky’ foreign travels | | |  Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 11: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has expressed serious concerns over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s alleged breaches of security protocols during his foreign visits. The CRPF’s apprehensions stem from repeated instances where Gandhi reportedly failed to inform his security team prior to traveling abroad, creating operational challenges for the force tasked with ensuring his safety.
A letter sent by CRPF’s VVIP Security Chief, Sunil Ju... | |
| | | | Land sinking across Jammu post floods: Authorities to investigate causes | | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 11: Following the devastating floods and incessant rains that struck the Jammu region in the last week of August, several areas are now experiencing alarming incidents of land sinking. These occurrences have led to the collapse of structures, displacement of residents, and widespread concern among the local population.
The phenomenon of land subsidence has been reported in multiple districts including Poonch, Jammu, Kathua, Ramban, Doda, Rajouri, and Udhampur.
In Kalaban village, located in the Mendhar sector of Poonch district, significant land sinking has resulted in the destruction of over 30 structures, including residential houses, ... | |
| | | | From local to global: Police investigate international links of inter-state gangs | | |  Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 11: After successfully busting a cross-border narco-terror network, Kathua police have intensified their investigation to uncover deeper links between the gang and foreign-based narco-terror operatives. While senior officials are maintaining discretion regarding the ongoing probe, investigators are reportedly examining connections between the recently arrested network and previously apprehended narcotics operatives from the R S Pura area.
On July... | |
| | | | Railway Minister Vaishnaw announces daily time-tabled parcel services between Kashmir and Delhi | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 11: Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the government of India is set to introduce a daily time-tabled parcel, which will connect Kashmir and Delhi on Thursday.
In a post on X, Ashwini Vaishnaw said that these parcel services will start from the Badgam area of Kashmir Valley to Adarsh Nagar in Delhi.
The railway minister added that the services will become effective from September 13 this year.
According to Vaishnaw, he emphasis... | |
| | | | LG Sinha, CM Omar thank Rlys for launching apple parcel train | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 11: J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed their gratitude to the Railway Ministry for launching a dedicated parcel train service from Budgam in Kashmir Valley to New Delhi for the transportation of apples.
The service, beginning September 13, is expected to ease the logistical challenges faced by fruit growers and ensure faster delivery of apples to national markets. The inaugural loading of two parcel vans ca... | |
| | | | Mehraj Malik’s father apologises for son’s language | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 11: Shamas Udin Malik, the father of detained AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, was briefly hospitalised here on Thursday due to weakness and stress following his son’s detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
After he was released from the hospital, Shamas Udin Malik apologised for the language used by his son for the deputy commissioner and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha to facilitate his release by scr... | |
| | | | Mehraj Malik’s father apologises for son’s language | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 11: Shamas Udin Malik, the father of detained AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, was briefly hospitalised here on Thursday due to weakness and stress following his son’s detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
After he was released from the hospital, Shamas Udin Malik apologised for the language used by his son for the deputy commissioner and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha to facilitate his release by scr... | |
| | | | New toll policy will benefit bus operators: Gadkari | | |  New Delhi, Sept 11:
The road transport ministry is working on a toll policy to provide benefits to state and private bus operators who use national highways, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday.
The government has already introduced a FASTag-based annual pass for non-commercial vehicles, priced at Rs 3,000, effective from August 15, in a step towards hassle-free highway travel.
The pass is valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first... | |
| | | | One-way traffic permitted on Sgr-Jmu Highway | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 11: One-way traffic has been allowed on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Thursday due to slippery road conditions in the Tharad section of Udhampur district, officials said.
The highway was reopened for traffic on Wednesday after remaining closed for nine days.
The 270-km highway, which is the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, had remained closed since August 26 due to multiple blockages caused by heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides. It was briefly reopened on August 30, but closed again. In total, the highway had remained blocked for 14 days.
“Subject to fair weather and good road condition, only one-way ... | |
| | | | HC declares Sept 12 as holiday | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 11: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has announced changes in its judicial calendar for the Jammu Wing, declaring September 12, 2025 (Friday) as a non-sitting day.
As per Notification No. 2930 of 2025/RGJNG-15(1) dated 11-09-2025, issued by the Registrar General’s office at Srinagar, the lost working day will be compensated by treating September 27, 2025 (Saturday) as a working day.
Additionally, November 8, 2025 (Saturday) has also been declared a working day for the Jammu Wing in lieu of August 27, 2025 (Wednesday), which was declared a holiday earlier due to flood-like conditions in Jammu. (JNF) ... | |
| | | | 3 mobile phones recovered from Rajouri Jail | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI/JAMMU, Sept 11: Three mobile phones were recovered during a search operation inside the highly-guarded district jail in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, sources said on Thursday.
Acting on inputs, the searches were conducted in the jail premises by different teams under the supervision of jail administration, they said.
The devices, which did not contain SIM cards, were sent to the forensic laboratory for examination.
A case has been registered in this connection and an investigation initiated to ascertain how the phones reached the jail, where a three-tier security system is in place, the sources added.
“The jail premises are digitally secured thr... | |
| | | | Day 17: Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra remains suspended | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 11: The suspension of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra today entered the 17th consecutive day from Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir due to landslides along the pilgrimage route.
As many 34 people, mostly pilgrims, were killed and several injured after a landslide was triggered on August 26 due to heavy rains near the Indraprastha Bhojnalaya at Ardhkuwari.
The Kara trader community has appealed to the Shrine Board to at least come clear on resumption of the yatra as ‘navratras’ are also scheduled to begin from September 22.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the chairman of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, h... | |
| | | | Low intensity blast in Doda | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 11: A low-intensity explosion occurred in Doda district on Thursday, triggering panic in the area, sources said.
No one was injured in the blast that took place in Dumri-Thukar Mohalla near Jamai Masjid, they said.
“A low intensity blast was reported from Thukar Mohalla of Doda town. No injuries reported”, Deputy Inspector General Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban said in a post on X.
Efforts are on by police and forensic science lab (FSL) teams to ascertain the details of the blast, police said. Two persons — Javed and Khurshid — have been detained for questioning. They were present at the place during the blast, police added.
According to reports, it seems tha... | |
| | | | Man dies in Udhampur accident | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Sept 11: One person lost his life while several others were injured after a tempo overturned near Celebration Hall, Battal Ballian on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) on Thursday.
An official said, the vehicle was on its way from Jammu towards Udhampur at around 4:30 AM when it lost control and turned turtle, leaving multiple passengers injured.
All the injured were immediately shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Udhampur for treatment, official said.
However, one of the injured, identified as Shakeel (40), son of Irshad and resident of Punia, Bihar, succumbed to his injuries, he said.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident, a... | |
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