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| LG Sinha chairs high-level meeting, calls for precise anti-terror operations to neutralise terrorists | | Asks DCs, SSPs to review SoPs established to protect labourers from outside J&K | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 1: A day after two Chattisgarh labourers were killed in a terror attack at Kelam, Kulgam in South Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday directed all the Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) to conduct a comprehensive review of the Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) established to protect labourers from outside Jammu Kashmir.
Chairing a high-level security review meeting here, LG Sinha said, “We must intensify precise, high-impact anti-terror operations to neutralise the terrorists.”
The meeting was attended by Atal Dullo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, ... | |
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| CM Omar condemns, announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today strongly condemned the dastardly killing of two labourers in Kulgam and announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 10 lakh each from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for the next of kin of the deceased.
The Chief Minister expressed profound grief over the loss of innocent lives and said the assistance would be in addition to the Rs 6 lakh immediate relief being provided by the District Administration.
He also conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and reaffirmed that the Government stands firmly with them during this difficult time.
The Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to th... | |
| | | | Another labourer succumbs, death toll 2 | | | | Early Times Report
Kulgam, Aug 1: Death toll in the Kulgam terror attack went upto two as another injured labourer also succumbed to his injuries.
An official said that terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in Kelam village in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday evening injuring two non-local labourers critically. One of them, identified as Deepak Ratray, died on the spot, while the other, Bhupendra Bhaina, was shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag before being referred to SKIMS Soura for advanced treatment. “Bhaina succumbed to his injuries during treatment at SKIMS taking the death toll in the attack to two,” he added.
Both the deceased were from Chhattisgarh a... | |
| | | | Farooq, others condemn killings | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 1: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and other leaders on Saturday condemned the killing of two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh in a terror attack in Kulgam district a day earlier, terming it "utter inhumanity". "Farooq Abdullah, president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah unequivocally condemn the barbaric killing of two non-local labourers in the Devsar area of Kulgam," the party said in a post on... | |
| | | | LG Sinha hands over appointment letters to son, wife of police martyrs | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over appointment letter to Shri Absar Ashiq Qureshi, son of J&K Police's Martyr Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, at Lok Bhavan, today. The family members of the martyr were also present.
The Lieutenant Governor paid tribute to the brave heart who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty during the July 22, 2026 terror attack in Anantnag. He assured the family of all possible support.
Earlier last week,... | |
| | | | High command brokers ceasefire between warring factions of Cong, durability in doubt | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 1: The Congress high command has stepped in to broker a ceasefire between the two warring factions of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), bringing temporary respite to the party that has been grappling with prolonged internal dissension.
Highly placed party sources said All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal played a pivotal role in bringing the rival camps to the negotiating table during a mee... | |
| | | | Fake documents, fake SBI account: Ex-woman banker chargesheeted in insurance scam | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 1: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against a former female employee of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated insurance fraud involving forged documents and the fraudulent withdrawal of over Rs 10.75 lakh.
The chargesheet has been filed before the Court of the 3rd Additional Munsiff Judge, Jammu, in connection with FIR No. 02/2013, registered under Sections 420 (cheating), ... | |
| | | | Jmu-Sgr Highway reopens after 2-day closure | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 1: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, the only all-weather road link connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, resumed on Saturday afternoon after remaining suspended for two days due to restoration work and inclement weather.
Officials said that the repair work on the single carriageway near Dewal Bridge in the Samroli area of Udhampur district continued amid heavy rainfall. "Fresh incidents of shooting stones and mudslides were also re... | |
| | | | EOW Kashmir files chargesheet in Rs 3.11 cr embezzlement case | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 1: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet in a major Rs 3.11 crore embezzlement case involving the Central Co-operative Bank, Baramulla, before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Handwara.
The chargesheet has been filed in FIR No. 25/2016 under Sections 420 (Cheating), 468 (Forgery), 471 (Using Forged Documents as Genuine) and 120-B (Criminal Conspiracy) of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC... | |
| | | | No convoy departs from Jammu; 8,493 pilgrims pay obeisance at holy cave shrine; tally crosses 4.55 lakh | | Amarnath Yatra | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 1: No Amarnath Yatra convoy departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Saturday as the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for restoration work following heavy rainfall.
Officials said that movement of the Yatra convoy from Jammu was suspended after traffic on the highway was halted at the Ladha-Samroli stretch in Udhampur district, where incessant rains left the road surface slushy and unsafe for vehicular movement.
Despite the suspension from the Jammu side, the pilgrimage continued from the Kashmir side, officials said.
According to official figures, 8,493 pilgrims paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine on Saturday, includ... | |
| | | | Flash floods hit Chatroo, Minamarg | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 1: Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst swept the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district early Saturday, forcing several schools to shut. Persistent rain has disrupted normal life across the Chenab Valley, prompting authorities to close schools in Kishtwar, Doda, and Ramban districts.
A cloudburst struck Chatroo at around 2.30 am, triggering flash floods that caused widespread damage, they said.
The sudden deluge inundated the main market with boulders, mud and slush, and rendered the Kishtwar–Chatroo–Sinthan National Highway out of bounds.
At least two vehicles parked along the banks of a local stream were swept away, while several shops and houses were ... | |
| | | | Gross GST mop-up grows 15.4% | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 1: Gross GST collections grew 15.4 per cent to over Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July on higher mop-up from sales and imports, reflecting sustained domestic consumption.
Gross GST collections were Rs 1.83 lakh crore in July 2025 and Rs 1.95 lakh crore last month.
Tax collection from domestic transactions grew 10.1 per cent to over Rs 1.44 lakh crore, while gross revenues from imports were up 29 per cent to Rs 66,511 crore.
Deloitte India Partner M S Mani said the GST collection reflects continued economic resilience despite challenges in the external environment.
"Steady growth in GST collections each month on domestic consumption indicates that overall... | |
| | | | Commercial LPG Cylinder price dropped | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Aug 1: The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been slashed by Rs 202 in Delhi and Rs 209 in Kolkata, effective Saturday, sources said.
A 19 Kg cylinder will cost Rs 2872.50 in Kolkata from today. No change in domestic cylinder prices.
Earlier last month, oil marketing companies reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders, slashing the retail price in Delhi to Rs 2,930 per cylinder.
Prices have been reduced by Rs 183.50, effective July 1. In addition to the cut in commercial LPG rates, oil marketing companies have also lowered the price of the 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder by Rs 13. Following the revision, the retail price of a 5-... | |
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