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LG attends valedictory ceremony of SKIMS annual festival week

12/13/2025 10:50:43 PM

Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday appreciated the unwavering dedication, compassion, and personal sacrifice of the medical community to care for others and contributing to the nation's growth. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the Valedictory Ceremony of SKIMS Annual Festival Week in Srinagar. The event also marked the commencement of 29th Post-Graduate Research Presentation Programme (PGRP-2025) and felicitation of PGRP Awardees, Docto...

30 years of tears: Kashmir’s forgotten terror-victims finally find their voice

12/13/2025 10:50:28 PM

Sanjay Pandita Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 13: In a moment that carried the weight of decades of unshed tears, 39 families who lost their loved ones to terrorism finally received a measure of justice on Saturday. As Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over appointment letters at Lok Bhavan, the air was thick with emotions that had been suppressed for far too long. These were not just administrative documents being distributed. Each letter represented a family torn apart by senseless ...

Seizure of MP5 gun from Pak-trained terrorist alarmed security agencies

12/13/2025 10:50:14 PM

Atul Sharma Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 13: The recovery of a highly sophisticated German-made MP5 submachine gun from a Pakistan-trained terrorist has raised serious concerns among security agencies, highlighting the continued efforts of cross-border terror networks to supply advanced weaponry into Jammu and Kashmir. The MP5, considered a modern and lethal firearm, is capable of firing up to 800 rounds per minute. According to security agencies, the weapon is widely used by elite forces such as the Indian Army, National Security Guard (NSG), and Marine Commandos (MARCOS) due to its precision and reliability. The submachine gun supports both semi-automatic and fully automatic firi...

Justice Sanjeev Kumar inaugurates National Lok Adalat in Jammu

12/13/2025 10:49:52 PM

Early Times Report JAMMU, Dec 13: A National Lok Adalat was held today under the leadership of Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Patron-In-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority), Arun Palli and Chairmanship of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman of J&K Legal Services Authority. The event was held in presence of Justice Sindhu Sharma, Judge High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Administrative Judge for District Jammu and under the guidance of...

CBK cracks Rs 53 lakh land scam Files chargesheet against 4 accused

12/13/2025 10:49:43 PM

Early Times Report Srinagar, Dec 13: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against four individuals in connection with a ₹53 lakh land-sale fraud case. In a statement , The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a Chargesheet before the Hon’ble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in case FIR No. 23/2025, against four accused individuals for their alleged in...

Income Tax Deptt sends SMS/emails for bogus political donation claims

12/13/2025 10:49:31 PM

Early Times Report New Delhi, Dec 13: The Income Tax department has started sending SMS and email advisories to taxpayers for wrongful deduction claims related to unrecognised political parties or charitable institutions, the finance ministry said on Saturday. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said through data analysis it has observed that huge amount of bogus claims have been made on account of donation to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) or Charitable Institutions...

MeT predicts light snowfall in Kashmir higher reaches

12/13/2025 10:49:23 PM

Early Times Report Srinagar, Dec 13: There was a slight respite from cold conditions across Kashmir as the minimum temperatures increased a bit owing to overcast skies, even as the meteorological department forecast light snowfall at isolated places in the higher reaches of the valley, officials said on Saturday. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 2.9 degrees Celsius on Friday night, up from the previous night’s minus 3.6 degrees Celsius. The night te...

Former Law Secretary Goyal appointed as CIC

12/13/2025 10:48:54 PM

Early Times Report New Delhi, Dec 13: Former Law Secretary Raj Kumar Goyal has been appointed as the head of the Central Information Commission while eight others, most of them former civil servants, were chosen as Information Commissioners. With this, the 11-member Central Information Commission (CIC) acquired full strength for the first time in the past seven years. The central transparency panel has been headless since September and has been working with just two Information Commissio… Goyal will take oath as the Chief Information Commissioner on Monday 11 am. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath to Goyal, who will later administer oath to the eight Information Commissi...

Over 200 OGWs detained in Kashmir

12/13/2025 10:48:50 PM

Early Times Report Srinagar, Dec 13: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday detained around 200 suspected over-ground workers (OGWs) of terror outfits as part of a massive crackdown in the valley, officials said here. The police, along with other security forces, launched the operation against the OGW network in many areas of the Kashmir valley, including Srinagar city, and raids have been carried out at several locations, they said. During these raids, around 200 suspected OGWs have been detained, the officials said. According to security agencies, OGWs provide logistical support such as cash, shelter and other infrastructure to terrorists. The crackdown is a part of a sustained campa...