TOP STORY OF THE DAY |
|
|
| Cong high command ignores ‘Fact-Finding Committee’ report on Assembly poll debacle | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 3: The Congress party’s central leadership is facing criticism for allegedly ignoring the report of its fact-finding committee, which investigated the party’s dismal performance in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections. The committee was formed on October 18, 2025, to identify the reasons behind the party’s worst-ever performance, securing only six seats.
Despite the committee’s efforts to provide valuable insights into the party’s weaknesses and suggest corrective measures, the central leadership has failed to take any concrete action on the report’s findings. This lack of response has sparked frustration among party ranks, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability. The incident has drawn parallels with the party’s response to its defeat in the Haryana Assembly polls, where a fact-finding committee was also formed to probe the reasons behind the loss.
The ignoring of the fact-finding committee’s report in Jammu and Kashmir has raised concerns about the party’s ability to learn from its mistakes and adapt to chang... | |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FRONT PAGE STORIES |
|
|
| Delhi-Srinagar passengers to bridge trains at Katra: Railway Minister | | J&K gets Rs 844 crore allocation in Railway Budget | |  Agencies
New Delhi, Feb 3: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that passengers traveling from Delhi to Srinagar will have to bridge the trains at Katra Railway Station.
Addressing a news conference here, the Railway Minister said, “The decision to bridge the trains has been taken due to temperature variations and atmospheric pressure differences in the mountainous region, necessitating special train designs. The trains that run in plains are different from the ones that t... | |
| | | | Ex- serviceman killed in Kulgam terrorist attack, his wife, niece injured | | > Deceased father of 4 daughters, was lone breadwinner | |  Early Times Report
Kulgam, Feb 3: An ex-serviceman was killed while his wife and niece sustained injuries after they were attacked by terrorists in Behibagh area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday, officials said.
An official said that unidentified terrorists fired upon Manzoor Ahmad Wagay, a retired army man in Behibagh when he was with his wife and niece, injuring them.
He said that the trio was taken to a hospital in injured condition where Wagay succumbed.
The condition of A... | |
| | | | CM Omar lauds J&K, Ladakh NCC cadets for exemplary performance | | Republic Day Parade-2025 | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today praised the achievements of National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets from Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, emphasizing their remarkable representation during the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
The Chief Minister made these remarks during an interaction program organized for 127 NCC cadets from Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh who participated in the 2025 Republic Day celebrations.
The event was attended by Minister f... | |
| | | | CM advises INDIA alliance to discuss strategy | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 3 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday underscored the need for the INDIA alliance to have a structured discussion on its future strategy, cautioning that internal rifts could harm its larger goal.
Abdullah parried a direct reply to a question about the prospects of the AAP winning the Delhi Assembly elections and said that party may make a clean sweep like they did in the past.
When asked if the contest between the alliance partners in Delhi would weaken the opposition bloc, Abdullah reiterated the importance of unity.
“I have said this before, and I will say it again—someday, the INDIA alliance will have to sit down and discuss our... | |
| | | | NC committed for people’s welfare, women’s empowerment: Dr Farooq | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 3: Dr. Farooq Abdullah, President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) and former Chief Minister, today met a delegation of the JKNC Women Wing from Samba at Bathindi, Jammu. The delegation was led by Rajni Devi, Provincial Working President of the JKNC Women Wing Jammu, and was accompanied by Adv. Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President JKNC Jammu. Swarn Singh Block President and DDC Bari Brahmana Suriya Begum were also present.
During the meeting, the delegation apprised Dr. Farooq Abdullah about the hardships being faced by women due to the lack of basic amenities. They expressed deep concern over the growing difficulties that women have endure... | |
| | | | Main accused among 5 persons arrested | | Gataro gang head murder case | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 3: Five persons, including the main accused gangster involved in the killing of a 37-year-old man affiliated with the criminal Gataro gang in Jammu city, have been arrested, police said on Monday.
Sumit Jandiyal, the kingpin of the Gataro gang, was shot dead by three members of a rival group here on January 21 this year in Jammu, they said.
In connection with the killing of Gataro gang kingpin Sumit, the police have launched an operation to track down the kill... | |
| | | | CB books 5 for duping Jammu residents of Rs. 2.95 cr | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 3: The Crime Branch (CB) has registered a case against five top executives, including the CEO of a company, for allegedly duping ten residents of Jammu of Rs. 2.95 crores. The accused, who hail from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, are accused of enticing the victims into an investment scheme under the name “NEW YORK LIVE TRADE BUSINESS PLAN.”
The victims, led by Parshotam Kumar from Satwari, Jammu, lodged a complaint with the CB, stating that the accused persons approached them with an investment opportunity promising huge profits through investments in Forex, Cryptos, Commodity Trading, and Share Trading. The accused assured the complainants that th... | |
| | | | Srinagar Police file chargesheet against 7 terror accomplices | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 3 : Police have filed a chargesheet against seven terror associates under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UA(P)A) in the Hon’ble UA(P)A Court, Srinagar.
The chargesheet pertains to Case FIR No. 31/2024, registered at Police Station Khanyar, under Sections 13, 18, 20, 23, and 38 of the UA(P) Act, along with Section 7/25 of the Arms Act. A total of 08 accused were involved in the case, including a Pakistani terrorist operating under the code name Usman, who was neutralized in a police encounter.
Charges have been formally filed against the 07 individuals for their involvement in various terror-related activities, while an abate challan has been... | |
| | | | Govt working on uniform toll policy: Gadkari | | | | NEW DELHI, Feb 3: The road transport ministry is working on a uniform toll policy to benefit national highway users, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday.
Gadkari also asserted that now India’s highway infrastructure matches that of the US.
“We are working on a uniform toll policy. It will address the problem faced by the commuters,” he told PTI in an interview, without elaborating further.... | |
| | | | Motorcyclist killed in Jammu accident | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 3: A young motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a cement-loaded truck this morning in Jammu.
Officials said that at around 7:30 AM on the main road near the JDA Complex, Treasury, and Radha Krishna Temple in New Plot, Jammu, a young motorcyclist died on the spot in a collision with a cement-loaded truck.
The victim, as per initial details, was a resident of Bhaderwah currently staying with relatives in Chinor.
Following the incident, an FIR was lodged under the hit-and-run section at the Bakshi Nagar Police Station.
Authorities responded swiftly, with DSP Satish Bhardwaj, SHO Manhas, PP Sarwal, and DTI Traffic reaching the scene promptly. Due to ... | |
| | | | Man arrested for opening fire | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 3: A man was arrested for firing shots during a land dispute that escalated on the outskirts of Jammu on Monday, officials said.
The police action followed after a video of the incident, which occurred in the Lale Da Bagh area under the limits of Domana police station, went viral on social media.
The dispute arose on Saturday over 21.5 marlas of land between Rekha Devi and Brij Raj Singh, the brother of the land’s previous owner Brij Bhushan Singh Jamwal, police said.
During the confrontation, Brij Raj Singh allegedly fired three shots though no one was injured in the firing, they said.
Police have arrested Brij Raj Singh and booked him under the Arms Ac... | |
| | |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
STOCK UPDATE |
|
|
 |
| BSE
Sensex |
 |
| NSE
Nifty |
|
|
| |
CRICKET UPDATE |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|