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| In 5-years, 35 workers killed at Kishtwar hydropower projects | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 27: A total of 35 workers lost their lives and three others sustained serious injuries at various NHPC Limited and Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited (CVPPL) hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district over the last five years, the Union Government informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
Replying to two separate questions raised by the National Conference Rajya Sabha MP Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik said that the fatalities were reported across the Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar and Ratle hydroelectric projects, while the government maintained that there was no evidence of houses or structures being damaged due to project-related blasting, tunnelling or muck disposal.
According to the Ministry, Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project recorded the highest number of fatalities at 16, followed by Kiru (8), Ratle (6) and Kwar (5). Three serious injuries were reported at the Kwar project.
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| LG Sinha chairs Governing Board meeting of Gandhi Memorial College Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired the introductory meeting of the newly constituted Governing Board of Gandhi Memorial College Srinagar, at Lok Bhavan.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Shailendra Kumar; Commissioner/Secretary, Higher Education Department, Ram Niwas Sharma; Commissioner/Secretary, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Achal Sethi; Director Colleges, Prof. (Dr.) S. Aja... | |
| | | | 576 Indians declared income above Rs 100 Crore in 2025-26 | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 27: The number of ultra-rich individuals reporting an annual gross total income of Rs 100 crore or more has increased more than fourfold over the last five years, according to information tabled in the Lok Sabha by the Union Government, highlighting the rapid growth of India's high-income taxpayers.
Replying to an unstarred question by MP Murari Lal Meena, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that while there is no statutory definition of a "billionaire" under the Income-tax Act, the Income Tax Department maintains data on individuals reporting gross total income of ₹100 crore or above in their Income Tax Returns (ITRs).
According to the Mi... | |
| | | | Ops readiness on display at Kargil’s Matayen | | Army showcases high-altitude combat capability | | | Early Times Report
Drass/Jammu, July 27: The Indian Army showcased its operational readiness, technological innovation and high-altitude combat capabilities through a live operational demonstration and static display in the Drass sector of Ladakh as part of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations.
The demonstration featured the Army’s small team concept and the employment of drones and remotely piloted aerial systems (RPAS), highlighting the integration of advanced technologies into battlefield operations in challenging mountainous terrain.
“As part of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations, the Indian Army conducted an operational capability demonstration and static display for... | |
| | | | MeT predicts heavy rain, flash flood risk in J&K from July 28-31 | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 27: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a fresh spell of rain and thundershowers across Jammu and Kashmir from July 28, with possibility of heavy to very heavy rain and flash floods in vulnerable areas.
An official of MeT said that on July 27, a spell of rain/thundershower at many places towards late afternoon till evening, with improvement thereafter.
From July 28-31 in Kashmir Division, few spells of light to moderate rain/thundershower at most places, with possibility of brief intense heavy showers in a few districts, generally during early morning and late afternoon/evening hours.
In Jammu Division, few spells of light to moderate rain... | |
| | | | NIA Court denies bail in Jammu terror conspiracy case | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 27: A Special NIA Court in Jammu has rejected the bail application of an accused facing trial in an alleged terror conspiracy involving procurement of weapons, movement of funds and support to operatives associated with the Lashkar-e-Mustafa militant outfit.
Special Judge, NIA Cases, Jammu, Prem Sagar dismissed the bail plea filed by Imran Ahmed Hajam alias Imran Nabi Hajam, a resident of Nathpora Khanabal in Anantnag district, after observing that the material placed on record disclosed a prima facie case against him.
Hajam is facing trial under Sections 120-B, 121-A and 122 of the Ranbir Penal Code, Sections 18 and 23 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevent... | |
| | | | Police issue notices to social media accounts over ‘abusive’ posts | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 27: Delhi Police has started issuing notices to social media accounts directing them to delete “abusive” or “illegal” posts against senior leaders, including the Prime Minister, during the recent CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, sources said on Monday.
The action follows a review of content uploaded during and after the protest, with police scrutinising posts, videos and comments across multiple social media platforms for possible violations of law and their potential impact on public order.
“It is a continuous process to take down objectionable and illegal content,” a senior police officer told PTI requesting anonymity.
Another Senior officer said that... | |
| | | | Amarnath Yatra crosses 4.22 lakh pilgrim mark: Div Com Kashmir | | Baltal route operational, Pahalgam track under repairs | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 27: The annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has crossed the significant milestone of 4.22 lakh pilgrims performing darshan, with the Baltal route currently operational while repair work continues on the Pahalgam track, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg said on Monday.
Speaking to reporters, Garg said the pilgrimage is being conducted strictly in accordance with the detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. He stressed that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) weather advisories and the condition of the pilgrimage tracks remain the primary factors in deciding the movement of yatris.
He said that advers... | |
| | | | 3,823 devotees arrive in Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 27: The 12th batch of more than 3,800 devotees left from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here for the Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas on Monday, and reached Kashmir officials said. With this, 1,27,326 pilgrims have left the Jammu base camp, the officials said. Chants of “Bam Bam Bhole” and “Har Har Mahadev” rent the air as 3,823 pilgrims -- 2,966 men, 855 women and two children -- left for the Baltal route in 140 vehicles amid tight security. No pilgrims travelled via Pahalgam as the yatra has been suspended on that route due to the ongoing track repair work. More than 4.15 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the ice lingam since the Amarn... | |
| | | | Search operations underway in Samba, Rajouri | | | | Early Timse Report
Jammu, July 27: Security forces on Monday launched search operations in several forward areas along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba and Rajouri districts following overnight sightings of suspected Pakistani drones, officials said The drone activity was observed by alert army troops in Nandpur, near the IB in Samba, and in Tarkundi-Saaj, near the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri, the officials said.
Officials said both areas were placed under heightened surveillance, and search operations were launched by the Army, assisted by the police and other security agencies, at first light to ensure that no narcotics or ... | |
| | | | UP man posing as CRPF personnel held | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 27: A man from Uttar Pradesh, impersonating a CRPF personnel, was apprehended by security forces on Monday at Domail along the Baltal routes to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here Harvinder Kumar, a resident of Agra, was apprehended by security personnel at Domail Gate as he was found carrying a fake CRPF identity card and wearing a uniform of the para-military force, they said.
He was handed over to the Police Post at Baltal for questioning and further legal action, the officials said. ... | |
| | | | Search operations underway in Samba, Rajouri | | | | Early Timse Report
Jammu, July 27: Security forces on Monday launched search operations in several forward areas along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba and Rajouri districts following overnight sightings of suspected Pakistani drones, officials said The drone activity was observed by alert army troops in Nandpur, near the IB in Samba, and in Tarkundi-Saaj, near the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri, the officials said.
Officials said both areas were placed under heightened surveillance, and search operations were launched by the Army, assisted by the police and other security agencies, at first light to ensure that no narcotics or ... | |
| | | | UP man posing as CRPF personnel held | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 27: A man from Uttar Pradesh, impersonating a CRPF personnel, was apprehended by security forces on Monday at Domail along the Baltal routes to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here Harvinder Kumar, a resident of Agra, was apprehended by security personnel at Domail Gate as he was found carrying a fake CRPF identity card and wearing a uniform of the para-military force, they said.
He was handed over to the Police Post at Baltal for questioning and further legal action, the officials said. ... | |
| | | | Army dog squad joins search for missing persons | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 27: With the weather improving, the Army deployed a specially trained dog squad to aid the search for a government employee washed away in flash floods in Rajouri district, officials said on Monday. Rescue teams have intensified efforts to locate six other missing victims in neighbouring Poonch district.
All seven people have been missing since July 19, when heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides across the twin border districts, killing 22 people, most of them in the Surankote area of Poonch.
Among the missing are four members of a family from Lower Murrah and two members of another family from Sangla village in Surankote.
Officials said resc... | |
| | | | 9 injured in Kishtwar accident | | | | Early Timse Report
Jammu, July 27: At least nine people suffered injuries when a cab they were travelling in overturned in Dachan area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said Officials said that a vehicle overturned in the Dachan area this morning when a driver lost control.
“Nine passengers sustained injuries and were immediately shifted to the District Hospital for treatment,” they said.
They added that their conditions are stable, while the police have taken cognizance.... | |
| | | | 7 properties of drug traffickers attached | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached seven immovable properties worth several crores of rupees belonging to alleged drug traffickers in the Srinagar district under the provisions of the NDPS Act, a police spokesperson said on Monday He said the attachments have dealt a significant blow to the financial infrastructure of narcotics traffickers.
“Continuing its sustained and uncompromising crackdown against drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukti Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police have attached immovable properties worth approximately Rs 5.60 crore under the provisions of Section 68F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act,”... | |
| | | | 1700 trucks stranded on Jammu-Srinagar NH | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 27: A fresh landslide on Monday blocked the 250-km Jammu–Srinagar National Highway in the Udhampur district, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded, while the main bridge in the Doda district was temporarily closed to vehicular movement after suspected cracks triggered a safety inspection, officials said.
A massive landslide struck the strategic Jammu–Srinagar National Highway at Dewal in the Udhampur district early Monday, forcing authorities to suspend vehicular traffic from both directions, a traffic department official said.
He said the closure of the highway left around 1700 trucks and numerous passenger vehicles stranded between Udhampur and Banihal, w... | |
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