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| After HM Shah’s nod, exercise begins to identify vulnerable areas for bunkers | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Poonch that the Central Government will construct additional community bunkers in vulnerable areas of Jammu and Kashmir to protect civilians from cross-border shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB). This decision comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, during which the Pakistani Army heavily shelled civilian areas lacking bunker infrastructure, causing significant loss of life.
Authorities have initiated the process to identify vulnerable areas in Jammu province for the construction of new community bunkers, though specific locations have not yet been officially declared. Sources indicate that the administration is seriously considering including Jammu... | |
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| Process to train VDGs commences in border areas | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 31: In response to Pakistan’s attempts to infiltrate terrorists across the International Border, the Border Security Force (BSF) has launched a training program for Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in Jammu province’s border areas, including Samba district. The three-day camps focus on weapon handling, tactical response, and situational awareness to prepare VDGs to counter terrorist threats. VDGs, civilian militias formed in the 1990s, are critical as a “second lin... | |
| | | | Kheer Bhawani Mela: IGP Birdi reviews security arrangements | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 31: Kashmir zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) V K Birdi on Saturday reviewed the security arrangements for the upcoming Mela Kheer Bhawani, an official said.
Talking to reporters, Birdi said stringent security arrangements have been put in place for the smooth conduct of the annual fair on June 3 at the Kheer Bhawani temple in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.
“The main function of the Mela Kheer Bhawani is on June 3. Jammu and Kashmir Police has... | |
| | | | More important to find reasons for aircraft losses: CDS Chauhan | | |  SINGAPORE, May 31:
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Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Saturday acknowledged losses of aircraft in recent hostilities with Pakistan but dismissed as “absolutely incorrect” Islamabad’s claim of downing six Indian jets.
Chauhan, in an interview to Bloomberg TV, asserted it is more important to find out why the aircraft were lost so that the Indian military could improve tactics and hit back again.
“I think what is important is not the jet being downed but why they were be... | |
| | | | Prof Keshav Sharma appointed V-C ICFAI University | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 31: Prof. Keshav Sharma, a distinguished academician and proud son of the soil, has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the prestigious ICFAI University, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, for a term of three years.
His selection was endorsed by the Governing Board of the ICFAI Group of Educational Institutions, following a rigorous selection process conducted by a high-level Search Committee.
The Search Committee included eminent personalities such as V. R. Shan... | |
| | | | Schools shut in Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, May 31: All primary and middle schools across Rajouri district have been ordered shut for the day in view of inclement weather conditions.
As per directions issued by the District Development Commissioner Rajouri, the Chief Education Officer Rajouri has instructed all Zonal Education Officers to ensure immediate closure of all primary and middle schools on May 31, 2025.
The order has been issued purely as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff amid ongoing adverse weather.... | |
| | | | Kashmir higher reaches get fresh snowfall | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 31: Several areas in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Saturday while the plains were lashed by rain.
Snowfall was recorded in Tulail and Razdan Top areas of Gurez valley in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, Peer Ki Gali in south Kashmir’s Shopian, Zojila Pass along the Srinagar-Leh highway and some other areas in the higher reaches, officials said.
They said the authorities have closed the Bandipora-Gurez road as a precautionary measure in the wake of snowfall. The plains of the valley, including Srinagar, were lashed by rain.
The inclement weather caused temperatures to drop across Kashmir.
While the minimum te... | |
| | | | 40-day summer break announced | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 31: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced a 40-day summer vacation for all Government and recognized private schools falling under the summer zone of Jammu division.
As per an order, the vacation will begin from June 7 and continue till July 16, 2025, for students.
Teaching staff, however, have been directed to report back to schools on July 14 for preparations including cleanliness, lesson and timetable planning, readiness of teaching materials, and arrangements for online facilities.
Further, teachers have been directed to remain available for any online guidance during the vacation.
The order warned that failure to comply ... | |
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