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| From ‘despot’ to defender: CPI (M)’s surprising invocation of Maharaja Hari Singh | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 6: In a surprising turn of events, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has referenced the late Maharaja Hari Singh, the last Dogra ruler of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, in its critique of the ruling BJP's decision to revoke Article 370 and Article 35-A. Having previously condemned Maharaja Hari Singh as a "despot" and "oppressor" for decades, the CPI(M) is now citing the same monarch to challenge the abrogation of Article 370.
During its 24th Congress in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, the CPI(M) passed a resolution demanding the restoration of full statehood and democracy in Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution states, "The unconstitutional and disastrous decisions of August 5, 2019 – nullifying Articles 370 and 35A – coupled with a series of ar... | |
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| Assembly gears up for tense second phase of budget session | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 6: The second phase of the ongoing budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, resuming on Monday after a 12-day recess, is poised to be contentious. Legislators from both the ruling coalition and the opposition are gearing up to introduce a slew of resolutions during the brief session, setting the stage for heated debates.
Members of the ruling coalition are contemplating a resolution to condemn the recent decision by the Lieutenant Govern... | |
| | | | Amit Shah arrives in Jammu for 3-day J&K visit | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jammu on Sunday evening, kicking off a three-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir—his first since the National Conference government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, took office in the Union Territory in October 2024.
Shah landed at the technical airport, where he was welcomed by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and senior BJP leaders, according to officials.
Amit Shah’s visit attached importance, keeping in view the ... | |
| | | | We still consider J&K a state, wish to be part of country’s progress journey: CM Omar | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 6: Reaffirming Jammu and Kashmir's emotional and constitutional connection with New Delhi, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that the people of J&K still consider it a state in spirit and wish to be a vital part of the country’s journey of progress.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 3rd Lok Samvardhan Parv—an event celebrating unity, participation, and progress—the Chief Minister, welcomed Union Minister of Parliamentary and Minority Affai... | |
| | | | Greater Kailash robbery case takes sinister turn, accused murder young man to cover up crime | | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 6: Greater Kailash gold robbery case has taken a sinister turn as the accused have confessed that they murdered a young man to cover up the crime.
A police official told Early Times that on 05/04/2025, a missing report was lodged under Police Station Satwari by Ashok Kumar S/o late Pooran Dass, regarding his son, Harsh Dev Sharma (24 years), who had left home 2–3 days prior and was untraceable despite the family’s persistent efforts. Ashok and brother of Harsh shared Harsh’s contact number for technical analysis.
“During the course of the investigation, CDR and IPDR analysis revealed that there was an inter communication between Harsh Dev an... | |
| | | | Centre doesn’t seek to control Waqf Boards: Nadda | | |  New Delhi, Apr 6:
Agencies
The Centre does not want to control Waqf Boards but ensure that they operate within the bounds of law so that their assets are used in promotion of education, healthcare and employment to the Muslim community, BJP president JP Nadda said on Sunday.
Addressing an event organised at the BJP headquarters here to mark the party’s 46th foundation day, Nadda said the governments in Turkey and many other Muslim countries have taken the Waqf properties under their cont... | |
| | | | Union Minister Kurian presides over function in Srinagar | | BJP’s Foundation Day | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 6: The BJP celebrated its 45th foundation day here on Sunday.
Union minister George Kurian presided over a function held here to mark the party’s raising day at Jawahar Nagar. The Union minister of state for fisheries and animal husbandry praised the dedication and resilience of the BJP workers in Kashmir and reminded them of the party’s unwavering commitment to national integration, development and inclusive growth, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir.
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| | | | Cyber Police Kashmir bust major mule account network fueling cyber frauds, 21 arrested | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 6: The Cyber Police Station, Kashmir Zone, Srinagar, has uncovered a vast and sophisticated network behind the creation and operation of mule bank accounts — a key enabler in large-scale cyber frauds and financial crimes. Police said that it has identified 7,200 mule bank accounts operating from the Kashmir Valley alone, created since January 2025. As many as 21 individuals, 19 of whom belong to Srinagar district, have been arrested during the investigation o... | |
| | | | Devotees throng Srinagar’s Shankaracharya temple | | Ram Navami Prayers | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 6: On the occasion of Ram Navami, devotees visited the ancient Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar on Sunday to offer prayers and seek blessings.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Shankaracharya Temple sits atop the Shankaracharya Hill and is one of the oldest and most revered temples in the region. Among the visiting devotees was Aarti, a devotee from Kerala, who shared her joy and gratitude at being present at the temple on such an auspicious day.
“I am ver... | |
| | | | Over 50,000 devotees served at Vaishno Devi Langar | | |  Early Times Report
KATRA, Apr 6: The Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Anshul Garg said the board introduced a smart locker system during the Navratri period, which received positive feedback. He added that over 50,000 devotees benefitted from the langar services in nine days and that cleanliness was also prioritised during the festivities CEO Garg said,”The board always tries to provide better facilities to the devotees. This time, we started a smart locker... | |
| | | | Minor killed in fire incident | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 6: A 10-year-old student died and six others sustained injuries in a fire incident at Tral in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday, officials said.
The fire broke out in Hamdan Daarul Uloom at Tral in which one boy — Yasir Ahmad Gaggi — died due to asphyxiation while six others were injured, they said.
The officials said the injured persons have been referred to a hospital here for treatment of their burn injuries, adding the blaze was doused by fire and emergency services personnel.
The cause of the fire is being ascertained, they said. ... | |
| | | | Soldier shoots self | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 6: A soldier allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at an Army camp in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Sunday, officials said.
Sepoy Vijay Kumar, posted with 26 Rashtriya Rifles, was on sentry duty when he shot himself at Dharmund military hospital at 3.40 am, the officials said.
The reason behind his extreme step was not known immediately. The body has been shifted to Ramban district hospital for post-mortem, they said.
According to the officials, Kumar was a native of Rajasthan and had rejoined his duty on March 28 after availing almost two months of leave.... | |
| | | | Ram temple witnesses ‘Surya Tilak’ | | |  AYODHYA, Apr 6:
Agencies
On the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya witnessed the ‘Surya Tilak’ illuminating the forehead of Ram Lalla.
The ‘Surya Tilak’ occurred exactly at noon when a beam of sunlight precisely directed on the forehead idol of Ram Lalla and formed a celestial tilak.
Visuals showed priests offering prayers to Ram Lalla during the Surya Tilak.
Earlier in the day, large crowds gathered at the temples across Uttar Pradesh in Ayodhya ... | |
| | | | Young females at higher social anxiety risk | | | | New Delhi, Apr 6:
Agencies
A team of researchers on Sunday showed that young females are more likely to experience higher social anxiety due to excessive smartphone use than other genders.
The study, presented at the ‘European Psychiatric Association Congress 2025’ in Madrid, Spain, revealed that gender plays a significant role in excessive and problematic (psychological or behavioural dependence)1 smartphone use, with young females more likely to experience higher social anxiety than other genders.
In the study, it was also found that gender was significantly linked to the amount of time spent using smartphones and the fear of being judged negatively by others online.
“These res... | |
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