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| 2 JeM terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 30: Security forces shot dead two local Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in a gun battle in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.
The two slain were identified as Saqib and Abid Shah who were allegedly involved in the killing of a policeman on May 13 at Gudoora Pulwama.
"The two Jaish terrorists were involved in the killing of unarmed police constable Riyaz Ahmed on May 13," Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Vijay Kumar said.
Kumar said the operation was launched on Sunday evening at Gundipora area of Pulwama following a specific input about the presence of Jaish men in the area. As the cordon was being laid in the village, there was an exchange of fire.
"As it got pitch dark and the terrorists shifted in two to three houses, the operation was put on hold for the night. This morning two terrorists of Jaish were killed," Kumar said.
Two AK rifles were also recovered from the encounter site.
Security forces have stepped up anti militancy operations across Kashmir and this month 25 militants have been killed in gun ba... | |
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| Gunfight breaks out in Awantipora | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 30: A gunfight has raged between militants and security forces in Awantipora sub-district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday evening.
This is the second gun battle in Kashmir in the last 24 hours.
The latest gunfight erupted at Rajpora area of Awantipora during a cordon and a search operation.
"As the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight," a security official said.
A policeman spokesman said Police and security forces are on the job.
Earlier the day, security forces shot dead two local Jaish-e-Mohammad militants in a gun battle in neighbouring Pulwama.... | |
| | | | Inspect vehicles before turning them on: Police to Kathua residents | | Sticky Bombs Threat | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 30: A day after security forces shot down a drone carrying explosives, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday asked residents of Kathua district to inspect vehicles before turning them on.
A North Korea-made drone sent from Pakistan with a payload of seven magnetic or sticky bombs and an equal number of under barrel launcher grenades was shot down by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Talli Hariya Chak area close to the International Border on Sunday. ”We request drivers and conductors of passenger vehicles to check their vehicles and buses thoroughly (before starting them),” a policeman announced from a vehicle mounted with a loudspeaker in the border tow... | |
| | | | J&K Police working to prevent youth from joining militancy: IGP Kashmir | | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said it is working on multi-dimensional fronts to prevent local youth from joining militancy.
Vijay Kumar, IGP (Kashmir) said that the police are working on multi-dimensional fronts to prevent the local youth from joining militant ranks and those trying to lure the youth towards militancy are being booked.
“We are working on multi-dimensional fronts to prevent local militant recruitment. Support of parents is ver... | |
| | | | Shooting down terror drone averts threat to Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra! | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 30: The shooting down of terror drone in Jammu region has averted a major threat on the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra as the terrorists were planning to use the payload of bombs to target the pilgrimage, the Early Times learnt from reliable sources.
On May 29, at around 9:00 AM alert cops of Jammu and Kashmir Police spotted a drone carrying explosives flying from the Pakistani side into India territory in Kathua district’s Hariya Chak village. The black hexacopter loaded with sticky bombs and grenades was instantly shot down and seized by the cops.
Official sources said the intelligence agencies have got credible inputs that the consignment of bombs wa... | |
| | | | India has become fastest growing economies in world: PM Modi | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, May 30: India trusted its scientists, doctors, youth during the COVID 19 pandemic and did not become a problem but was a solution-giver for the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.
He also said that coming out of the negative impact of Covid, India has become one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
The prime minister was speaking at an event where he released benefits under the PM-CARES for Children Scheme.
Prime Minister Modi transferred scholarships to school-going children. Also, a passbook of PM CARES for Children, and Health card under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana was handed over to children during the program... | |
| | | | 685 qualify UPSC exam, women secure top three ranks | | | |
Agencies
NEW DELHI, May 30: Shruti Sharma, Ankita Agarwal and Gamini Singla have secured the first, second and third rank respectively in the civil services examination 2021, results of which were announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on May 30.
As many as 685 candidates have qualified the prestigious test, it said, without sharing further details of the candidates selected in the examination.
Of the successful candidates, 244 are from general category, 73 from Economically Weaker Sections , 203 of Other Backward Classes, 105 Scheduled Caste and 60 from the Scheduled Tribes, the Commission said.
The civil services examination is conducted annually by the UPSC in th... | |
| | | | Will work for women empowerment, says 2nd rank holder Ankita Agarwal | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, May 30: Ankita Agarwal, who secured the second position in the civil services examination 2021, on Monday said she would like to work for women empowerment and primary healthcare after joining the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
A 2020 batch Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise) officer, Agarwal is currently under probation at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN) in Haryana's Faridabad.
"I am very happy to have got the second rank. I have opted for the IAS and would like to work for women empowerment, primary healthcare and school education sectors after joining the service," she said over phone from the academ... | |
| | | | By removing discriminatory policies we have made all sections of society effective partners: LG Sinha | | Visits Pulwama, says weaker section of society were denied rights for 70 years | |  Early Times Report
Pulwama, May 30: Marking a historic day for the development of Tribal population of Pulwama, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated 5 projects including Model Tribal Transit Residential School, Girl Hostel, and laid foundation stone for 18 other projects for the welfare of Tribal Community in the district.
The tribal population of Pulwama witnessed inauguration of projects worth Rs 11.47 Cr, and laying of foundation stones for new projects worth Rs 39.86 Cr ai... | |
| | | | Delhi Health Minister arrested in money laundering case | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, May 30: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged money laundering case.
The probe agency alleged that the minister in the Arvind Kejriwal Government was involved in hawala transactions with a Kolkata-based firm in 2015-16.
The arrest comes nearly two months after properties worth Rs 4.81 crore owned by the Aam Aadmi Party leader and his family were attached by the Enforcement Directorate.
Mr Kejriwal, the Delhi Chief Minister, during a rally in January this year had said his sources have told him that his colleague Satyendar Jain would likely be arrested by the Enforcement Directorate.... | |
| | | | Truck driver killed in Drass accident | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 30: Driver of a truck was killed and its conductor injured when the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near Drass on the Srinagar-Ladakh highway on Monday.
The truck was on its way to Srinagar from Kargil when the accident took place and 35-year-old Ghulam Hassan, the driver hailing from Kangan area, was killed on the spot. The condition of the conductor is said to be stable, source said. ... | |
| | | | Construction worker goes missing in Ramban | | | |
Early Times Report
Banihal/Jammu, May 30: A 28-year-old construction worker from Uttar Pradesh went missing in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, prompting police to register a case in this regard on Monday, officials said. The man, identified as Siddharth Singh of Futela village in Sultanpur district of UP, was presently working as construction worker with AFCON company and had left Nachlana camp on Sunday, they said.
But he did not return on Monday, the officials said.
Taking cognizance of the incident, a missing report was filed at the Khari police post, they said, adding that a search operation has started. ... | |
| | | | Court rejects bail of co-accused in Hawala Trade case | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 30: Special Judge NIA Ashwani Sharma rejected the bail application of Mohd. Sharief one of accused involved in Halwa Trade case in which bail application of Ex-Minister Jatinder Singh @ Babu singh already rejected.
Special Judge NIA Ashwani Sharma after hearing APP Anil Magotra observed that applicant is involved in the commission of offence in FIR No. 73/2022 under sections 13/17/18/ of UA(P) Act at P/S Gandhi Nagar Jammu and a sum of Rs 6,90,000/- is alleged to have been recovered from the possession of accused /applicant Mohd Sharief Shah, who was coming from Kashmir to Jammu to hand over Hawala money to accused namely Jatinder Singh @ Babu Singh ( Ex... | |
| | | | Court awards 2 years imprisonment in NDPS case | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 30: Principal Sessions Judge Jammu Sanjay Parihar awarded two years imprisonment to one Jasmear Singh in NDPS.
Court after hearing both the sides observed that Accused has been charged for having been found in unauthorised possession of 14 Kg of " Poppy Straw", which is a contraband substance, possession where of to the extent of 1 Kg is taken as small quantity whereas possession of 50 Kg is taken as commercial quantity.
It was submitted by the accused that he is resident of Punjab and routinely travelling on the high way as driver and that he kept the aforesaid "Poppy Straw" for his personal use and consumption.
Principal Sessions Judge Jammu Sanja... | |
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