The ‘Early Times’ is a newspaper based in:

The correct answer is: a) Jammu.

The Early Times is an English-language daily newspaper published from Jammu, India. It was founded in 1984 by Ved Prakash Gandhi. The newspaper is owned by the Gandhi Group of Publications. The Early Times is one of the most popular newspapers in Jammu and Kashmir. It has a circulation of over 100,000 copies. The newspaper covers news, views, and analysis on a wide range of topics, including politics, business, sports, and entertainment.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Srinagar is the capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a city in the Kashmir Valley.
• Leh is a city in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the capital of Ladakh.
• Anantnag is a city in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the headquarters of the Anantnag district.