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| Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets delegations, assures examination of public and industry-related issues | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several public delegations at the Civil Secretariat here and gave a patient hearing to their issues and demands, assuring them that all genuine concerns would be examined for appropriate action.
A delegation led by President Bat Manufacturers Association Kashmir, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, called on the Chief Minister and sought government support for the cricket bat manufacturing industry in Kashmir.
The delegation highlight | |
| | | | Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi holds public outreach Darbar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 14: In a significant public outreach initiative, the Hon'ble Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board and Minister of State, Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi , today held a Public Darbar at the Central Waqf Office, Sonwar. More than 50 deputations and individuals from different parts of Jammu & Kashmir met the Hon'ble Chairperson and submitted their grievances, representations, and suggestions pertaining to Waqf affairs, shrine management, public welfare, and community-re | |
| | | | FICCI FLO JKL hosts inspiring nutrition & wellness session with Nutritionist Shikha Agarwal | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 14: FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh (JKL) organised an engaging and interactive nutrition and wellness session with nationally acclaimed nutritionist Shikha Agarwal, who shared practical and evidence-based insights on healthy living with FLO members.
Shikha Agarwal, a renowned nutritionist and wellness expert, guided members on how simple, mindful changes in everyday eating habits can significantly improve overall health and well-being. During the interactive | |
| | | | Syed Altaf Bukhari, Ghulam Hassan Mir lash out at ruling National Conference over its failures, deceptions | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 14: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari and Senior Vice President Ghulam Hassan Mir, who are currently on an outreach tour of the Pir Panjal region, lashed out at the ruling National Conference, accusing it of failures and deception.
They were addressing a workers' convention at the Conference Hall in Dak Bungalow, Rajouri, on Tuesday. Party's Provincial President, Jammu, Manjit Singh, District President Rajouri Syed Manzoor Bukhari, and several | |
| | | | CM's office condole demise of Dr Mustafa Kamal | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 14: The Chief Minister's Office today expressed their heartfelt condolences to the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on the passing of his uncle, Dr Mustafa Kamal. Dr Mustafa Kamal, a former Minister and senior leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, passed away after a brief illness at a private hospital here. Dr Kamal was the son of the legendary leader and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, and the brother of former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah. The officers and staff of the Chief Minister's Office expressed profound grief over the demise of Dr Kamal and conveyed their deepest sympathies to Chief Ministe | |
| | | | Over 570 sports infrastructure projects underway across J&K | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 14: More than 570 sports and youth infrastructure projects with an estimated investment exceeding Rs 650 crore are presently under various stages of planning and execution across Jammu & Kashmir during current financial year, under the Department of Youth Services & Sports, marking one of the most comprehensive infrastructure development programmes undertaken by the Department in recent years.
The progress of this ambitious programme was reviewed today by Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, chairing the first quarterly review of the implementation roadmap initiated earlier this year.
The meeting was attended by Dire | |
| | | | Hardcore criminal detained under Public Safety Act by PS RS Pura | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 14: In a significant action against habitual offenders and anti-social elements, Jammu Police has detained a hardcore criminal under the provisions of the Public Safety Act (PSA) in the R.S. Pura area.
Acting on a PSA warrant issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, vide Order No. 10 of 2026 dated July 9, 2026, Police Station R.S. Pura executed the detention of Karan Kumar alias Anil alias Nandi, son of Balwant Raj, a resident of Ward No. 9, Chohala, R.S. Pura, District Jammu.
The operation was carried out by a police team of Police Station R.S. Pura led by the SHO, under the supervision of the SDPO R.S. Pura and the overall supervision of the SP Headq | |
| | | | Minister Satish Sharma visits Home for Aged & Infirm, assures support for strengthening elder care facilities | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 14: The Home for the Aged & Infirm (Vridh Ashram), Amphalla, Jammu, was privileged to welcome Shri Satish Sharma, Cabinet Minister, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, and Science & Technology, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, during his visit to the institution today. The visit reflected the Government's continued commitment towards the welfare, dignity, and empowerment of senior citizens while provi | |
| | | | SSP Traffic Amit Bhasin serves Amarnath pilgrims at Tawi River Front Langar | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 14: SSP Traffic Jammu Amit Bhasin visited the langar organized by the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Welfare Society at the Tawi River Front, where he joined in serving food to devotees of Lord Shiva participating in the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. During his visit, SSP Bhasin personally served langar to the pilgrims and appreciated the selfless service being rendered by the volunteers. He commended the society for its dedicated efforts in providing food and assistan | |
| | | | FDA intensifies Food Safety checks in Tourist areas | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 14: The Food Safety Wing of the Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K, has intensified food safety inspections across the Union Territory, particularly in tourist areas, to ensure the availability of safe, hygienic and quality food products for consumers.
During a special inspection drive conducted in Srinagar and Gulmarg, 63 food establishments were inspected and 44 food samples of Ghee, Edible Oils, Honey, Spices and other food products were lifted and sent to NABL-accredited laboratories for testing.
During the inspections, some deficiencies related to hygiene and sanitary practices were noticed. 12 Food Business Operators (FBOs) were compounded unde | |
| | | | Bail does not immunise accused from PSA action: HC | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 14: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that the grant of bail in a criminal case does not immunise an accused from preventive detention under the Public Safety Act if the competent authority finds his activities prejudicial to the maintenance of public order.
Justice M.A. Chowdhary made the observation while dismissing a habeas corpus petition filed by Mohammad Rizwan of Gurian, Kishtwar, through his father Altaf Hussain, challenging the detention order passed against him by the District Magistrate, Kishtwar, on July 21, 2025.
The petitioner had been detained under Section 8(2) of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978, with a vie | |
| | | | DB sounds alarm over haemophilia drug shortage, orders immediate supply for 300 patients | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 14: Taking serious note of an acute shortage of life-saving anti-haemophilia medicines at Government Medical College, Srinagar, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the authorities to immediately ensure the availability of Factor-VIII and Emicizumab so that no patient suffers for want of treatment.
A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani issued the directions while hearing a Public Interest Litigation filed by the Hemophilia Society of Kashmir through its president.
The PIL raises the issue of continuous shortage and irregular supply of essential clotting factors at government health f | |
| | | | 3 day hands-on training on natural products extraction, isolation and characterization begins | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 14: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu on Tuesday inaugurated a three-day Hands-on Training Programme on Natural Products Isolation and Characterization under the CSIR- Integrated Skill Initiative, bringing together 30 participants from diverse scientific disciplines for intensive laboratory training aimed at strengthening research skills, innovation and entrepreneurship in natural product-based drug discovery.
The training prog | |
| | | | Civil Defence, Jammu starts 5 day training rogramme | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 14: On the directions of Directorate of HG, CD and SDRF J&K, Srinagar 05 days Civil Defence basic training programme is started at Kendriya Vidyalaya no 1 Gandhi Nagar Jammu under the supervision Dy. SP. Tejinder Kour I/C Deputy Controller Civil Defence, Jammu. In the training camp 200 Students of K.V. No 01 are attending the said training. This training is on the knowledge of First Aid, prevention, management and control of Fire Fighting, Snake bite, CPR, Chokin | |
| | | | Ramban police trace missing Person and reunite him with family | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN, July 14: Acting promptly on a missing report, Ramban Police successfully traced a missing person and reunited him safely with his family. The missing person namely Ramu Kashyap S/o Narad Kashyap R/o Janjgir Champa, Chhattisgarh, had reportedly gone missing after getting separated from his family at Langar Point, Mehar, Ramban. A missing report in this regard was entered at Police Station Ramban vide DD No. 19 dated 13/07/2026, following which an immediate inquiry was | |
| | | | DC Kulgam presides over DLC meeting on PMAY-U 2.0 beneficiary scrutiny | | |  Early Times Report
KULGAM, July 14: A meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC) for scrutiny and verification of beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0 was held today, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, in his office chamber.
The meeting was attended by Altaf Ahmad Khan, Additional District Development Commissioner, Kulgam; Reyaz Ahmad Shah, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Kulgam; District Social Welfare Officer, Kulgam; Tehsil | |
| | | | Indian Army inspires youth to pursue career in defence forces at Nowshera | | |  Early Times Report
NOWSHERA, July 14: As part of its sustained efforts to guide local youth towards meaningful career opportunities and motivate them to serve the nation, the Indian Army organised a motivational lecture titled "Live a Life Less Ordinary: Join Indian Army" at Palash Nowshera Boys Sports Hostel, District Rajouri.
The lecture aimed to familiarise students with the various career opportunities available in the Indian Defence Forces, including officer entries and the Agniveer Entr | |
| | | | Deputy Chief Minister condoles demise of Dr Mustafa Kamal | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 14: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of Dr. Mustafa Kamal, describing him as a seasoned political leader and a compassionate public figure. He said that the late leader was a committed social worker whose invaluable contributions to public welfare and the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir will be remembered with deep respect and admiration.
The Deputy Chief Minister conveyed his deepest sympathies to former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, other members of the bereaved family and all those mourning the irreparable loss. He prayed for eternal peace to | |
| | | | Sakeena Itoo expresses profound grief over demise of two School Education Department Lecturers | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 14: Minister for Education, Health & Medical Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic demise of two lecturers of the School Education Department who lost their lives in a road accident at Magam.
The deceased, identified as Manzoor Ahmad Malik, Lecturer in Physics, and Shabir Ahmad Dar, Lecturer in Chemistry, belonged to the Gulmarg area of Baramulla district.
Expressing heartfelt condolences, the Minister described the untimely demise of the two dedicated educators as an irreparable loss to the School Education Department and the teaching fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir.
"My thoughts and prayers a | |
| | | | Vishwas-2026': EPFO's special initiative for settlement of pending damages cases | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 14: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced the 'Vishwas-2026' Scheme, a special initiative aimed at facilitating the amicable and time-bound resolution of pending damages cases under Section 14B of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 or 128 of the Code of Social Security, 2020.
The scheme has been introduced effective from 29 June 2026 and will remain operational for a period of six months.
Appealing to employers to take maximum advantage of the scheme, Sumeet Singh, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I, EPFO Regional Office Jammu, stated that the initiative provides an opportunity to settle pend | |
| | | | Commissioner Secretary IT reviews JaKeGA initiatives; calls for stronger digital governance framework | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 14: Commissioner Secretary, Information Technology Department, Saurabh Bhagat, today chaired a high-level review meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir e-Governance Agency (JaKeGA) to review the progress of key digital governance initiatives and chart the roadmap for strengthening the Union Territory's digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and citizen-centric service delivery. The meeting reviewed the modernization of the Jammu & Kashmir State Data Centre (JKSDC), eOffice implementation, State Wide Area Network (SWAN), cybersecurity initiatives, software development framework, Digital Village Centres, Artificial Intelligence initiatives, human resource issues and | |
| | | | HSS Ajas hosts 'Maa Se Guftagoo' to strengthen Mothers' role in anti-drug campaign | | | | Early Times Report
BANDIPORA, July 14: As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, a "Maa Se Guftagoo" session was today held at Government Higher Secondary School (HSS) Ajas Bandipora. The programme, chaired by Block Development Officer (BDO) Aloosa, Ulfat Ali, brought together local women particularly Anganwadi workers for an open discussion on the role of mothers in preventing drug abuse among the youth.
Interacting with the participants, Ulfat Ali said that the fight against the drug menace begins at home. She emphasized that mothers, through their love, care and constant support, are often the first to notice changes in their children's behaviour. By remaining alert and maintai | |
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