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| Woman jumps into river in Jammu, rescued by locals | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 30: A 21-year-old woman on Tuesday jumped into river Tawi from a bridge here and was rescued by the timely intervention of locals, officials said.
According to police, the woman was walking over the Tawi bridge, connecting Jewel Chowk with Bikram Chowk in the heart of the city, and suddenly jumped into the swollen water body, the officials said.
However, some locals acted swiftly and rescued her. She was seriously injured and rushed to a hospital, they said.
The motive behind her taking the extreme step is not yet known. A case was registered and further investigation is underway, they added. | |
| | | | Independent Candidate for Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency releases election manifesto | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 30: Nisar Ahmad Ahangar, independent candidate for Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, hailing from downtown Srinagar, has released his ’out of box’ election manifesto. It’s uniquely focussing on the development of human capital especially the youth and protecting & promoting artisan community who have been living in abject poverty sinces decades.
While focusing on youth, he promises to transform Education System to make it more inclusive. “I will ensure flight of capital in the sector is stopped. My efforts will be to build high quality educational infrastructure in J&K so that our students are not forced to move outside their homeland for quality/ p | |
| | | | Advisor Bhatnagar reviews progress of major health projects | | | 
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 30: Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of ongoing major health projects across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Secretary PWD, Bhupendra Kumar; Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed; Mission Director NHM, Nazim Zai Khan; Director General Codes, Fayaz Ahmad Lone; Director General Budget, M.Y. Ittoo; Engineer-in-Chief, Tanvir Mir; Chief Enginee | |
| | | | Ramban land subsidence: CS reviews relief, restoration measures | | | 
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 30: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a high level meeting to review the measures initiated for relief and rehabilitation in the area affected by the recent land subsidence in Ramban district.
The meeting, among others, was attended by ACS Jal Shakti, Principal Secretary Home, Principal Secretary PDD, ADGP L&O, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Commissioner Secretary FCS&CA, Secretary Revenue, Secretary Health, Deputy Commissioner Ramban, MD KPDCL, Ch | |
| | | | Foreseeing devastation frustrated Cong leaders stooped low by sharing HM Shah’s fake videos: Kavinder | | Rahul addressing rallies with vacant chairs, no takers | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 30: Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday hit out at Congress leadership for stooping to a new low by sharing doctored videos of Home Minister, Amit Shah to consolidate its dwindling position in the places going for the polls in the upcoming phases.
In a statement issued to media persons, BJP stalwart leader from J&K said that after losing the ground, the Congress has started adopting cheap tactics to misguide the people | |
| | | | Kashmir heaves sigh of relief as rains relent; temp drops, minus 1.5°C in Gulmarg | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 30: In a sigh of relief for people, especially those living in low-lying areas, rains stopped on Tuesday after drenching Jammu and Kashmir for the last few days. During the next 24 hours, the weather department here has forecast cloudy weather with possibility of fresh rains, particularly in the afternoon.
“Generally cloudy weather is expected with light rain with thunder at many places on April 30,” a meteorological department official said .
From May 1-5, he said, generally dry weather with afternoon thundershower activity is expected at a few places. Light rains with thunders at scattered places have been forecast from May 6-7.
Regarding rainfall | |
| | | | HC Seeks personal appearance of Patwari BB | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 30: Justice Vinod ChatterJi Koul of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court directed Patwari Bari Brahaman to remain present on May 8, 2024.
This significant order has been passed by after hearing Adv Inderjeet Gupta with Adv Yatin Mahajan who submitted that the petitioner's father Late Sh. Prem Prakash Grover was owner of land 3.4 kanals comprising khasra 376 in village Patti, tehsil Bari Brahmana, Jammu which he had purchased by virtue of a sale deed dated 17.11.2008 regarding which mutation no. 1246 was duly attested in favour of the petitioner's father. The petitioner's father came to demise on 04.11.2022 and the mother of the petitioner had pre-decease | |
| | | | HC directs PDD to pay Rs 31.90 lakh compensation | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 30: Justice Rajnesh Oswal of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court irected Power Development Department (PDD) to pay compensation to the tune of Rs 31,90000 to 14 years old boy who suffered from disability because of sheer negligence of the respondents in maintenance of the electric wires.
The petitioner Mauju, a minor boy aged 14 years, has approached this Court through his father for directing the respondents to pay the compensation of Rs.80.00 lacs to him on account of disablement suffered by him in the form of below elbow amputation of left upper limb due to an incident of electrocution occurred because of negligence and carelessness on the part of of | |
| | | | Missing mentally-challenged man found dead in Lolab | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 30: Body of a mentally-challenged person, who had gone missing since yesterday, has been found and recovered from a nallah at Shumriyal area of Lolab, an official said on Tuesday morning.Identifying the deceased as one Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Ganie (85), son of Mohammad Ahsan Ganie, a resident of Kanthpora Lolab, the official said that the person had gone missing since yesterday evening.
“The body was spotted by locals lying in a nallah at Shumriyal Lolab, and accordingly recovered,” the official said. | |
| | | | Azad seeks deferment of polls in Anantnag amid Mughal road closure | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 30: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad has again sought deferment of polls in Anantnag—Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency till Mughal road becomes functional. Speaking to reporters in Rajouri, Azad,said that it takes three days from one side of the constituency to reach other side.”
Once the road is thrown open, we can move from one side to another easily and hold rallies at multiple places in a single day. But if the Mughal road r | |
| | | | IT Deptt conducts surprise check of CSCs, overcharging to be dealt strictly: Chief Secretary | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 30: In order to ensure seamless availability of online services to the general public, Atal Dullo, IAS, Chief Secretary J&K has issued directions to set up new touchpoints for CSCs in various Government offices like Deputy Commissioner offices, Block Development offices, Tehsil offices, Social welfare Offices, ARTO offices, Colleges and Universities. Directions have been issued to all Deputy Commissioners to allocate the spaces in all such offices for setting | |
| | | | Warm send off given to SKICC officials on their superannuation! | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 30: Rakesh Raina the liason officer and Mohd Lateef bhat comp operator were given a warm send off by their colleagues at skicc today on their last day of active govt service,Director SKICC Bakshi Hamayun Javed ,GM Qazi Aftab and others spoke about the humane traits of the duo and also acknowledged their professional contributions to the organisation, Manager ops Shah Shahnawaz mentioned about their interpersonal behavioural skills and termed them as gentlemen. Later the officials were honoured by the Director skicc and other colleagues by presenting with a Kashmiri shawl and garlands, they were finally taken home in a cavalcade of cars by their colle | |
| | | | Retiring DySP(M) Parkasho Devi Bid Farewell with Warm Send-Off | | | |
Early Times Report
Doda, Apr 30: At the District Police Headquarters in Doda, a heartfelt farewell was extended to Smt. Parkasho Devi, DySP(M), who retired today upon reaching the age of superannuation. The District Police Doda organized an impressive farewell party to honor her dedicated service.
During the event, SSP Doda Sh. Javaid Iqbal-JKPS commended the retiring officer for her outstanding contributions, particularly during her tenure as ADO DPO Doda. He expressed gratitude for her hard work and dedication, wishing her the very best for a healthy and prosperous post-retirement life.
The farewell ceremony not only marked the culmination of Smt. Parkasho Devi’s illustrious career | |
| | | | Kathua Police Mobilizes Anti-Drug Awareness Rally in Lakhanpur Area | | | |
Early Times Report
KATHUA, Apr 29: With a steadfast commitment to combat the escalating threat of drug abuse, Kathua Police orchestrated a compelling Anti-Drug Awareness Rally in the Lakhanpur area. The initiative, conducted under the banner of "SAY NO TO DRUGS," aimed to enlighten the public, particularly the youth, about the dire consequences of substance abuse.
Led by the proactive police team of PS Lakhanpur, under the able guidance of DySP DAR Kathua and SHO PS Lakhanpur, the Anti-Drug Awareness Rally garnered significant participation from various segments of society. Students from Govt. High Secondary School Lakhanpur, alongside esteemed teaching staff, prominent citizens, and | |
| | | | Ujaas menstrual health express breaks taboos, empowers communities | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 30: In a pioneering move to dismantle taboos surrounding menstrual health, the Ujaas Menstrual Health Express has embarked on a groundbreaking journey to Jammu and Kashmir. Led by the visionary Ms. Advaitesha Birla, founder of Ujaas and backed by the Aditya Birla Education Trust, this initiative aims to revolutionize perceptions and practices related to menstrual health and hygiene in the region.
Encountering unique challenges in an area where menstrual health discussions are often shrouded in taboo, the Ujaas team, in collaboration with local NGO partner SR Asia, has initiated a transformative campaign targeting adolescent girls and women across Jammu an | |
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