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| Jammu family anxiously awaits return of trapped son | | Telangana tunnel accident | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 25: Four days after eight workers got trapped in a partially collapsed SLBC tunnel in Telangana, a family near the international border in Jammu are eagerly awaiting safe return of their son and prayed for speeding up the rescue efforts.
Sunny Singh, 32, was working as a machine operator at the site and was among the eight workers trapped inside the partially collapsed tunnel in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district on Saturday.
Despite relentless efforts by the Indian Army, the Navy, the NDRF and other agencies, no breakthrough has been achieved so far in the rescue operations as the teams had to navigate throug... | |
| | | | Rescuers reach accident location | | | | Agencies
Nagarkurnool, Feb 26: In a significant development, a team of experts engaged in rescuing the eight persons who have remained trapped for the past five days in the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel were able to reach the end of the tunnel and return, a senior police official said on Wednesday.
The teams so far were able to reach up to 50 meters before the end of the tunnel only due to muck and debris.
“A 20 member team comprising NDRF, SDRF and Rat Miners were able to reach the last points of the (tunnel). But there was a lot of debris. They are working out how to go about,” Nagarkurnool Superintendent of Police Vaibhav Gaikwad told PTI.
“One day before they were able to reach ... | |
| | | | Highway robbers impersonating as commandos held | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 26: Srinagar Police has apprehended a gang of robbers who were posing as Police Commandos to loot trucks during nighttime. The operation led to the recovery of dummy guns, a vehicle, black uniforms, and other incriminating materials used in the crime.
On February 22, 2025, Police Station Shalteng received a complaint from Chanchal Singh, son of Sher Singh, a resident of Haryana, stating that during the night hours, unidentified individuals stopped his vehicl... | |
| | | | Maha Kumbh’s final ‘snan’ : On Mahashivratri, 81 lakh devotees take holy dip | | |  Agencies
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 26: Amid chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’, a multitude of pilgrims from across the country on Wednesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Mahashivratri as the 45-day Maha Kumbh inched towards its closure.
Maha Kumbh, a mega religious gathering that takes place once in 12 years, began on January 13 (Paush Purnima) and saw grand processions of Naga Sadhus and three Amrit Snans. As per official figures, over 65 crore devotees have so far visited this year’s Kumb... | |
| | | | BSF foils infiltration bid by killing intruder | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 26: An unidentified intruder was killed as the Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an infiltration bid along the International Border (IB) in Pathankot on Wednesday. The BSF said: “On February 26, at pre-dawn, our troops observed a suspicious movement across the IB in BOP Tashpatan, Pathankot border area and an intruder was observed crossing the IB. The alert troops challenged the intruder but he did not pay heed and kept moving.” “Sensing the threat, our troops neutralised the intruder,” the BSF said.
The BSF said the identity and motive of the intruder is being ascertained.
“Vigilant BSF troops thwarted infiltration attempt. Strong protest will be lodged ... | |
| | | | Maha Shivratri : Devotees throng Shankaracharya temple to pay obeisance | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 26: Amid rain, a large number of devotees thronged the Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar to pay obeisance on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, being celebrated with religious fervour on Wednesday.
In Kashmir, Shivratri is locally known as Herath, and as part of their unique traditions, Pandits observe nightlong prayers and offer walnuts, which are placed in a watuk (earthen pot) as a sacred ritual.
Despite the inclement weather, tourists and devotees, includi... | |
| | | | Terrorists fire at Army vehicle in Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri/Jammu, Feb 26: An army vehicle came under fire from suspected terrorists in a forward village near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said.
However, there were no casualties in the brief firing near Phal village in the Sunderbani sector, they added.
The terrorists believed to be hiding in a forest, fired a few rounds at the army vehicle passing through the area, which is considered a traditional infiltration route for terrorists.
The troops returned fire and reinforcements were rushed to neutralise the terrorists, the officials said, adding that a search operation is underway in the area.
In another developme... | |
| | | | PM Modi pays homage to Savarkar | | | | Agencies
NEW DELHI, Feb 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar on his death anniversary on Wednesday.
His invaluable sacrifice, courage and struggle in the independence movement can never be forgotten by the grateful nation, Mr. Modi said in a post post on X.
Savarkar was also a prolific writer and many of his ideas, especially on Hindutva, have grown in influence since his death in 1966, becoming tenets of Hindu nationalism.... | |
| | | | J&K Police register first-ever e-FIR | | | | Early Times Report
Awantipora, Feb 26: In a sophisticated move toward digital policing, Police Station Khrew has registered its first electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following an email complaint, according to the statement.
Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat, a resident of New Colony Khrew, filed the complaint against Adil Ahmad Bhat and Bilal Ahmad Bhat, both residents of New Colony Khrew.
The complainant stated that they allegedly assaulted his whole family causing injury to them. The complainant has supported the complaint with an OPD ticket from PHC Khrew and a copy of the Aadhaar card as evidential proof, said the statement.
Upon examining the complaint, cognisance was taken by regis... | |
| | | | Kedarnath Temple gates to open on May 2 | | | | Agencies
Rudraprayag, Feb 26: The gates will open at 7 am on May 2, as announced by Vijay Prasad Thapliyal, the Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, on Wednesday.
With the announcement of the opening of Kedarnath temple, the dates for the opening of all four sacred sites in the Garhwal Himalayas have now been fixed.
Badrinath Dham will open on May 4, while Gangotri and Yamunotri Dhams will open on April 30, on Akshaya Tritiya. These four sites together form the Chota Char Dham, a small pilgrimage circuit.
The auspicious hour and date for the opening of the Kedarnath temple were decided by religious gurus and Vedpathis on the occasion of Mahashivrat... | |
| | | | Govt issues notification | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Home Department has issued a notification under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, defining “audio/video electronic” evidence for official use.
As per an order, recordings from mobile phones, tablets, CCTV cameras, body-worn cameras, and other digital equipment used by authorized police officers will be considered valid.
Additionally, any electronic device authorized by the Police or Home Department will also be recognized. Officers assigned ICJS/CCTNS IDs will be deemed authorized to handle such evidence.... | |
| | | | Fire guts school building | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 26: A Government primary school building was gutted in an overnight fire incident in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said.
According to Fire and Emergency Services officials, the blaze broke out at the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Government Primary School in Malpora, Ranipora, during the night, causing extensive damage to the single-story structure.
Authorities suspect that a gas cylinder explosion in the school kitchen may have triggered the fire, leading to the entire building being engulfed in flames.
Several fire tenders were rushed to the scene to contain the blaze, but the structure was completely damaged before the fire could be bro... | |
| | | | Punjabi will be added as regional language: CBSE | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Feb 26: After several leaders across the Political spectrum in Punjab raised the issue of the alleged deletion of Punjabi from the CBSE’s draft scheme for a twice-a-year board exam format, the board issued a clarification on the issue.
The Central Board of Secondary Education on Wednesday said that the Punjabi language will be added next year in the new draft of the scheme, which aims to hold board examinations twice a year with one regional and foreign language at its core.
A CBSE senior official said, “There is no change in the subjects offered today. This list is indicative. Next year, the Punjabi language examination will be there. All subjects offered today wil... | |
| | | | SC stays Kerala High Court order | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Feb 26: The Supreme Court has stayed in the interim a Kerala High Court order directing the Centre to provide an additional Rs 18 lakh worth of medicines to a patient suffering from spinal muscular atrophy, beyond its Rs 50 lakh cap.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar on February 24 issued notice to the respondents on Centre’s plea.
“Issue notice returnable in the week commencing April 17, 2025… till the next date of hearing, there will be a stay of the order of the impugned judgment.” Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder characterised by progressive muscle weakness and wasting, affecting the nerve cells respo... | |
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