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| DIG Shiv Kumar Sharma leads drug awareness drive, promotes sports through cricket tournament | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, May 18: In a bid to strengthen the fight against drug abuse and encourage youth participation in sports, Shiv Kumar Sharma on Monday conducted a drug awareness programme and attended a cricket tournament at Roun Domail in Udhampur district alongwith, SSP Udhampur Amritpal IPS, Dysp Hq, SHO, IC PP Roun Domail The event, organised by the Roun Domail Youth Club, witnessed enthusiastic participation from local youth and residents. The DIG attended the programme as Ch | |
| | | | Advisor Nasir Aslam reviews summer, Yatra and Eid preparedness in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 18: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers to review summer preparedness, arrangements for upcoming pilgrimages, availability of food and essential supplies, and preparedness for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations across Jammu division.
The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, IGP Jammu Bhimsen Tuti, DIG Traffic J&K Dr Haseeb Mughal, Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation Dev | |
| | | | Satish Sharma calls for stronger digital infrastructure, greater youth engagement through sports | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 18: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today highlighted government's initiatives towards strengthening the digital infrastructure, promoting technological innovation and encouraging youth participation in sports and recreational activities across Jammu & Kashmir. The Minister was speaking during a one day seminar organised by the Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu & Kashmir State Centre (IEI-JKSC) in observance of World Telecommunication & Information Society Day 2026 on the theme "Digital Lifelines - Strengthening Resilience in a Co | |
| | | | Citizen's conclave held in support of Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 18: In solidarity with the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan led by Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of J&K, Sh. Manoj Sinha, a meaningful citizen's conclave was organised today at K.C. Residency by the Council for Public Accountability (CPA) in collaboration with the Vijay Kumar Mahajan Charitable Trust. The programme witnessed participation from distinguished dignitaries and prominent citizens committed towards building a drug-free Jammu & Kashmir.
The audien | |
| | | | Swami Ram Swarup highlights importance of Vedic spiritualism and righteous living | | |  Early Times Report
YOL (HIMACHAL PRADESH), May 18: On the 37th day of the ongoing 78-day Yajna Anushthan of all four Vedas at Ved Mandir, Swami Ram Swarup delivered a spiritual discourse explaining the deeper meaning of Rigveda Mantra 10/33/3 to devotees and seekers.
While elaborating on the mantra, Swami Ram Swarup Ji said that a sorrowful person prays to Almighty God, expressing that mental desires and worldly attachments consume human beings in various ways. He compared this suffering to r | |
| | | | Bihar Legislative Assembly Committee on Minority Welfare calls on Sakina Itoo, Advisor to CM | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 18: The Committee on Minority Welfare of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, led by its Chairman Akhtarul Iman, today called on Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakina Itoo and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani during its visit to Jammu and Kashmir.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the developmental scenario in Bihar and Jammu and Kashmir, with particular focus on welfare initiatives, healthcare, education and issues concer | |
| | | | FICCI FLO JKL's Vibrant Verve pop-up exhibition draws enthusiastic response in Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 18: On the second day of its activities in Srinagar, FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh hosted its marquee exhibition, Vibrant Verve, a pop-up edit at the Radisson Collection Hotel & Spa, Riverfront Srinagar.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat,Senior BJP leader who appreciated the initiative and praised FICCI FLO JKL for creating meaningful platforms for women entrepreneurs.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat said "FICCI FLO Jamm | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu achieves milestone with first TAVI procedure | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 18: Department of Cardiology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu has successfully performed its first Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedure, marking a major milestone in advanced cardiac care in Jammu and Kashmir.
The high-end lifesaving intervention was carried out on a 74-year-old male patient suffering from critical aortic stenosis, a severe narrowing of the aortic valve that significantly restricts blood flow from t | |
| | | | Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan: District police Poonch engages youth through sports & awareness | | |  Early Times Report
POONCH, May 18: As part of the ongoing "Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan", District Police Poonch, in coordination with Jagriti Youth Club Mangnar, today organised a comprehensive awareness and youth engagement programme at Government Model Higher Secondary School Jhullas aimed at promoting a drug-free society and encouraging sports among youth. During the programme, sports kits including volleyball and football kits were distributed among the students to motivate them t | |
| | | | CM expresses grief over demise of father of MP Er Rashid, MLA Khursheed Ahmad | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the passing away of Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, father of Hon'ble Member of Parliament Er. Rashid and Hon'ble MLA Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh, who breathed his last at AIIMS, New Delhi, after a prolonged illness.
Khazir Mohammad Sheikh was 85 years old.
The Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. He also prayed for strength and courage to the family to bear this irreparable loss. | |
| | | | India targets $1 trillion exports this year, $2 trillion in five years: Piyush Goyal | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 18: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today said that India has set a target of achieving exports worth 1 trillion dollars this year and 2 trillion dollars over the next five years, asserting that this would be the true hallmark of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Addressing the website launch ceremony of Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav in New Delhi, he said exports this year have reached 863 billion dollars, nearly 5 per cent higher than the previous year, despite global challenges.
He said both goods and services exports have increased, calling it a significant achievement in the present global environment. Goyal said this is not merely the govern | |
| | | | Bhalla questions silence of BJP MLAs amid worsening power crisis in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 16: In a major show of organisational strength and intensified public outreach, the Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) District Jammu Urban on Sunday organised a massive Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan at Gangyal in Bahu constituency under the leadership of District President Yogesh Sawhney. The programme, convened by Satish Sharma, was presided over by JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla in presence of former Ministers Mulla Ram, Abdul Majeed Wani, Gurb | |
| | | | Era of political protection to drug mafias is over: Gaurav | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 16: BJP spokesperson and Convenor, International Affairs, J&K BJP, Gaurav Gupta on Monday termed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's "Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan" as a historic crackdown against narco-terrorism, drug mafias and Pakistan-sponsored narcotics networks operating in Jammu and Kashmir.
In a statement, Gaurav Gupta said the LG administration has launched an unprecedented war against drug smugglers who were destroying the future of J&K youth and fina | |
| | | | Sudan Biradari Committee holds meet | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 16: Today, a significant meeting of the Sudan Biradari (community) was held in Jandial, during which a new committee was constituted following the resignation of the former President, Madan Lal Sharma. This meeting was conducted with the counsel and consent of the Wazir (Custodian) of the Baba Sato Sidh Ji Shrine and all senior members of the Sudan Biradari Committee.
The following appointments were made for the new committee:
President: Nand Lal Sudan - Residen | |
| | | | ASN School holds Guru Bandhan Chhatra Abhinandan Programme | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 16: A.S.N. Hr. Sec. School, Channi Himmat, Jammu in Collaboration with Bharat Vikas Parishad (Shivalik Branch, Channi Himmat) Jammu today conducted "Guru Bandhan Chhatra Abhinandan Program" inside the school auditorium to enhance the student teacher relation in order to improve the education system and to inculcate moral values amongst the students. The function started with lightening of traditional lamp, garlanding of mother India followed by "Vandey- Matram and | |
| | | | Offer Namaz in shifts if you want, but not on roads: Chief Minister | | |  Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, May 16: Referring to the transformed image of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Under previous governments, the state was known for country-made pistols, bombs, riots, and mafia culture, whereas today UP is identified with BrahMos missiles, the Defence Corridor, expressways, international airports, and as an investment destination. Owing to law and order, infrastructure, and positive governance, the state has moved from the bottom-2 to the top-2 s | |
| | | | Yogi government strengthening digital tracking system for 4.24 crore students | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, May 16: The Yogi government is now moving beyond limiting the education system to schools and enrolment and is preparing a new model of technology-based education management in the state by linking the complete educational journey of more than 4.24 crore students to a digital platform. Under the student progression campaign being run on the U-DISE portal for the academic session 2026-27, data of more than 3.44 crore students has been updated so far, while more than 90 percent student records at the basic education level have been digitally updated. The education system in the state is no longer limited to classrooms but is rapidly moving towards a strong system | |
| | | | Police arrests drug peddler | | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, May 16: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Police Station Ramban achieved a significant success by apprehending a drug peddler and recovering charas like substance from his possession during naka checking at Jullah Bridge, Ramban. Today, during traffic challaning and special naka checking conducted by a police party of Police Station Ramban at Jullah Bridge, Ramban, one person was noticed moving in a suspicious manner. Acting promptly, the police party apprehended the suspect and during questioning, he disclosed his identity as Sunil Singh S/O Partab Singh, aged about 25-26 year | |
| | | | Javid Dar completes Self-Enumeration for Census 2027 | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 18: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today completed the Self-Enumeration process for Census 2027, marking participation in what is being described as India's first fully digital and paperless Census exercise.
The Minister termed the initiative a significant milestone in the country's digital governance framework. He stated that the Census integrates advanced digital technologies, mobile-based data collection systems and self-enumeration mechanisms to ensure greater efficiency, transparency, accuracy and real-time monitoring of operations.
Javid Dar said that | |
| | | | KCCI president calls on LG | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 16: Javid Ahmad Tenga, President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today.
He was accompanied by Shri Bashir Ahmad Naik, President, J&K Fruits and Vegetables Processing and Integrated Cold Chain Association.
Subsequently, a delegation of Badal Hockey Club Kashmir led by its President S. Harmeet Singh Sasan also called on the Lieutenant Governor. | |
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