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| Mafia can no longer roam in open Jeeps waving pistols and threatening hindus: Chief Minister | | |  Early Times Report
MAU/LUCKNOW, May 29: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday once again issued a stern warning to the mafia from the land of Mau. He said unequivocally that no mafia or criminal now has the audacity to create disturbances during festivals. He warned that anyone attempting to disrupt Ramleela, Yagya-Katha, Janmashtami, Ram Navami, Shivratri, Raksha Bandhan, or any other religious event would meet the same fate as Ravana and Kansa. He further said that anyone threatening the | |
| | | | Railway ministry suspects anti-social elements behind rising train-fire incidents | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 29: An internal investigation has found that anti-social elements may be behind the increasing incidents of fire and smoke inside train coaches, according to railway ministry officials.
A senior railway official on Friday said preliminary investigations into recent fire incidents on various trains indicate the involvement of anti-social elements, as well as irresponsible activities by passengers.
"Today, an incident of fire was reported in the toilet of the D-5 coach of train number 17642 Narkhed-Kachiguda Express at Hingoli station. This train operates under the Nanded Division," the official said.
"Upon receiving information about the incident, Railwa | |
| | | | Govt notifies two special economic zones in Puducherry | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 29: The government has notified two special economic zones (SEZs) to be developed in Puducherry, including the one for the IT sector, an official statement said on Friday. The proposals were already approved by the Board of Approval for SEZs under the Department of Commerce during its 137th meeting held on February 27. Out of these two SEZs, one IT/ITES SEZ will be developed by Oulgaret Municipality at Thattanchavady village in Oulgaret Taluk. "This will be the first SEZ in India to be developed by an urban local body," the commerce ministry said. The other, a multi-sector SEZ, will be developed by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Inves | |
| | | | Doda police traced missing lady along with her child and reunited them with family | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, May 29: Demonstrating prompt response and commitment towards public service, Doda Police successfully traced out a missing lady namely Raheena Bano W/o Mubasser Bhatt R/o Boudha along with her child and safely reunited them with their family.
The missing report regarding the said lady was entered at Police Post Goha Marmat vide DD No. 04 dated 24.05.2026. Soon after the report was lodged, the police team swung into action and launched sustained efforts by utilising technical assistance and other available resources to trace the missing lady.
With the dedicated efforts of IC Police Post Goha Marmat under the jurisdiction of Police Station Doda and under the leader | |
| | | | 6 dead as under-construction bridge collapses in UP, assistant engineer suspended for 'negligence' | | | | Early Times Report
HAMIRPUR (UP), May 29: Six labourers were killed and three others injured, after part of a bridge under construction collapsed following a storm over the Betwa river in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district early Friday, officials said.
One Assistant Engineer has been suspended in this connection on charges of negligence (in discharge of duty), an official of the Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation Ltd said.
The incident occurred around 3 am between Parsani and Kandaur villages under the Lalpura police station area, around 25 km from the district headquarters. Several labourers engaged in the bridge construction work were sleeping on the upper portion of a slab when it | |
| | | | Himachal: 3 killed as temple-bound family meets with fatal accident | | | | Early Times Report
NAHAN/YAMUNAGAR, May 29: Four people riding on motorcycles were killed on the spot as a truck loaded with maize overturned on them on Friday morning in the Lal Dhang area of Yamunanagar district near the world-renowned pilgrimage site of Kaleshwar Mahadev under Pratap Nagar police station.
According to Pratap Nagar police, the victims of the accident, which occurred on the Jagadhri-Paonta National Highway, consisted of a father, his two daughters, and a relative, while the mother suffered critical injuries.
The family was on their way to offer prayers at the Shri Renukaji Temple in the Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh when the accident occured.
Rajendra Dhiman (45 | |
| | | | IRCTC imposes penalty, takes staff off duty for washing crockery in train toilet | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 29: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has said it imposed a penalty on the contractor and took the concerned staff off duty after a viral video showed them washing plates and bowls inside a train toilet.
The video, allegedly shot by a passenger on the Mumbai-Kochi Duronto Express, went viral on several social media platforms, following which the IRCTC initiated action.
"Regarding the 24/05/26 incident, prompt action was taken, a penalty was imposed on the service provider, and the concerned staff were taken off duty," the IRCTC said.
"Passenger safety is paramount. IRCTC upholds rigorous hygiene protocols and acts decisively against an | |
| | | | Full vaccination surges from 83.8 pc to 87.1 pc as malnutrition recedes, reports NFHS-6 | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 29: India has registered significant improvements in child health indicators, including immunisation coverage and nutritional outcomes, according to the sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) released by the Union Health Ministry on Friday.
Full vaccination coverage among children aged 12-23 months increased from 83.8 per cent in 2019-21 to 87.1 per cent in 2023-24, while key child nutrition indicators such as stunting and severe wasting registered significant declines, according to the NFHS-6.
The NFHS-6 was conducted during 2023-24 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with the International Institute for Population Sciences ( | |
| | | | Chaudhary Charan Singh was the messiah of farmers: CM | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, May 29: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister and 'Bharat Ratna' Chaudhary Charan Singh on his death anniversary. CM Yogi offered floral tributes at his statue located at the Vidhan Bhavan. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister described former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh as a great son of Bharat Mata and a messiah of farmers.
Chief Minister said, "Chaudhary Charan Singh was born on December 23, 1902, in Uttar Pradesh. He was associated with the country's freedom movement. He deserves credit for several reforms in the agriculture and revenue sectors in the country. He firmly beli | |
| | | | DC Samba chairs Mega Block Diwas at Nonath, Ghagwal | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, May 29: Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan today chaired a Mega Block Diwas-cum-Public Outreach Programme at Panchayat Nonath in Sub-Division Ghagwal to listen the grievances, developmental concerns of local residents and ensure their prompt redressal.
During the programme, the Deputy Commissioner patiently listened to various issues raised by the public regarding water scarcity, power supply, road connectivity and other basic amenities. Assuring the people of t | |
| | | | DC Kishtwar inaugurates Paddar Premier League 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, May 29: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma today inaugurated the Paddar Premier League 2026 Cricket Tournament at Chhatargarh Stadium, Gulabgarh, Paddar amid enthusiastic participation of youth and local residents.
The sporting event is being organised by the local administration of Paddar in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Kishtwar along with other stakeholders. The initiative aims to promote sportsmanship, youth engag | |
| | | | SKK, Jandial Trust, give away cash awards to school toppers | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 29: At a function, the meritorious Divyangjan of the School for Hearing Handicapped were felicitated with Cash Awards. These awards were presented by the former DGPs Kuldeep Khoda and Dr Ashok Bhan, both Life members of the SKK. The President of SKK, K B Jandial was also present.
The J&K Samaj Kalyan Kendra (SKK)awarded Cash prizes to the school toppers of the 10th, 11th and 12th classes in the J&K Board of School Education for the session 2025-26. The 12th top | |
| | | | SSP Reviews Security Arrangements at Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 29: In view of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 03 July 2026, SSP Jammu Sh Joginder Singh today visited Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp to review the security and logistical arrangements being put in place for the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage.
During the visit, the SSP Jammu conducted a comprehensive inspection of the security deployment and interacted with officers and officials deployed at the base camp. Officers from CRPF and civil administration were also pres | |
| | | | Govt launches common landing portal for unclaimed financial assets | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 29: The finance ministry on Friday launched a single unified online platform for citizens to search and trace unclaimed bank deposits, insurance claims, shares and mutual funds across the financial ecosystem.
The initiative is expected to enhance public awareness, improve ease of access to information and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 through greater financial empowerment, inclusion and trust in the financial system, the finance ministry said in a statement.
The portal has been launched in collaboration with PSB Alliance to facilitate easier access to information relating to unclaimed financial assets.
"The portal, accessible at https:/ | |
| | | | Govt asks state fuel retailers to build LPG reserves for 30 days of demand | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 29: The government has asked state-run fuel retailers to expand liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage capacity to cover at least 30 days of demand, a senior oil ministry official said on Friday, as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict highlight the need for larger reserves.
"We are working on the strategic reserves. Oil marketing companies have been asked to work out (a plan) to have LPG reserves for a minimum of 30 days with them, and they are working on it," Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the petroleum ministry, told reporters.
The government has asked state-run oil marketing companies Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd | |
| | | | True education shapes responsible citizens & nation builders: Governor HP Kavinder Gupta | | | | Early Times Report
PATHANKOT, May 29: The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Kavinder Gupta on Friday emphasized that true education is not confined to acquiring degrees or securing employment, but lies in shaping responsible citizens and dedicated nation builders capable of contributing positively towards society and the country. He asserted that educational institutions play a vital role in nurturing character, discipline, leadership qualities and a spirit of service among the youth, which are essential for realizing the vision of a strong, self-reliant and developed India.
The Governor was addressing the Convocation Ceremony of Shri Sai Group of Institutes at Pathankot, Punjab as the C | |
| | | | Swami Ram Swarup elucidates divine significance of Samaveda during grand Vedic Yajna at Ved Mandir | | |  Early Times Report
YOL (HIMACHAL PRADESH), May 29: Yol (Himachal Pradesh) May 29:: On the 48th day of the ongoing 78-day Yajna Anushthan of all four Vedas at Ved Mandir, Yol (H.P.), Yogacharya Swami Ram Swarup Ji explained the significance of the Samaveda to the devotees. Referring to Bhagavad Gita verse 10/22, he said that Lord Shri Krishna Maharaj states, "Among the four Vedas, I am the Samaveda."
Swami Ji further explained that the true and profound meaning of Bhagavad Gita verse 10/22 can | |
| | | | PDP leaders visit Khimber to extend Eid greetings to Mehbooba Mufti | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 29: Senior leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday visited the Khimber residence of party president Mehbooba Mufti Sahiba to greet her on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.
The PDP delegation was led by senior spokesperson Iqbal Tramboo and included former MLA Noor Mohammad Sheikh, spokesperson Zuhaib Mir, former State Secretary Arif Laigroo, District Coordinator Dr Ali Mohammad, Constituency Incharge Zadibal Sheikh Gowher, Advocate Abdu | |
| | | | MLA Arvind inaugurates lane development works worth Rs 22 lakh in Ward No 26 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 29: MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta on Friday inaugurated lane development works worth Rs 22 lakh in Ward No. 26 of the Jammu West Assembly Constituency, reaffirming his commitment towards strengthening civic infrastructure and ensuring better public amenities for the residents.
The project has been undertaken to improve local connectivity, sanitation and overall infrastructure in the area, and is expected to provide significant convenience to the residents of the l | |
| | | | Rajnath releases volume on Op Sindoor with accounts of officers, aviators, other combatants | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 29: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor, which documents the personal testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, and airmen who participated in the decisive military operation last year. Singh described the operation as an unprecedented success wherein India "compelled Pakistan to seek a ceasefire within four days."
"It was different from all other wars that India has fought so far. The commemorative publication goes beyond historical account and captures the personal experiences of brave soldiers. It also offers insight into the human dimension of modern warfare where leadership, courage, judgment unde | |
| | | | Court awards life imprisonment in Tawi body-chopping case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 29: The Court of Principal Sessions Judge Jammu on Friday awarded life imprisonment to Sarwan Panday in the sensational Tawi body-chopping murder case involving the brutal killing and mutilation of Chikna Bawa, whose severed body parts were recovered from the River Tawi near Bhoothnath Mandir in 2014.
Principal Sessions Judge R.N. Watal convicted Sarwan Panday for offences under Section 302 RPC and Section 4/25 Arms Act. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment for murder and further imposed three years' simple imprisonment under the Arms Act. Both sentences shall run concurrently, subject to confirmation by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
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| | | | Union Health Ministry releases National Family Health Survey - 6 | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 29: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) released the National Family Health Survey - 6, here today. The NFHS-6 was conducted during 2023-24 by MoHFW with the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai as the nodal agency. Covering nearly 6.79 lakh households across 715 districts, the survey provides vital evidence on population, health, nutrition and family welfare indicators and supports evidence-based planning and programme implementation up to the district level.
Key Findings of NFHS-6
India has recorded notable progress in health, nutrition, and social development indicators, reflecting the impact of sustained policy | |
| | | | Child health improves as severe diarrhoea prevalence falls: NFHS-6 | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 29: India has recorded a slight decline in severe diarrhoea cases among children under five years of age, with improved vaccination coverage and better access to safe drinking water contributing to gains in child health, according to the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6).
The prevalence of severe diarrhoea among children under five declined from 0.7 per cent in NFHS-5 to 0.5 per cent in NFHS-6, while coverage of all three doses of the Rotavirus vaccine among children aged 12-23 months increased sharply from 36.4 per cent to 85.4 per cent, the Health Ministry said on Friday.
Rotavirus is one of the leading causes of severe diarrhoea and dehydration | |
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