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| Jammu court denies anticipatory bail to 2 accused | | Dubai job fraud, youth’s death | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 14: In a case involving alleged overseas employment fraud and the subsequent death of a young job seeker in Dubai, the Court of 1st Additional Sessions Judge, Jammu, has rejected the anticipatory bail applications of two accused, observing that the gravity of the allegations and the need for a thorough investigation did not justify granting them protection from arrest.
1st Additional Sessions Judge Amarjeet Singh Langeh, while dismissing the anticipatory bail applications of Sunit Kumar and Narinder Kour, both residents of Chak Baja, Suchetgarh, Jammu, also recalled the interim protection from arrest earlier granted to them.
The case pertains to FIR No. | |
| | | | Mata Vaishno Lok Kalyan Sansthan Launches Free Patient Care Facilities in Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 14: Essential facilities will now be provided free of cost for the care of patients undergoing treatment in the city, especially for patients staying at home. This initiative has been taken by Mata Vaishno Lok Kalyan Sansthan at Trikuta Yatri Niwas, Ambphalla. The service was inaugurated on Wednesday by Dr. Gautam Mengi, Prant Sanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Jammu & Kashmir Prant, in the presence of the Sansthan’s President Suresh Gupta, office bearers and eminent citizens of the city.
In his brief address, Dr. Gautam Mengi said that his first wish is that no one should ever need to avail such facilities. But joy and sorrow are a part of life an | |
| | | | DC Ramban convenes public grievances redressal camp at village Senabathi | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Oct 14: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, today convened a Public Grievances Redressal Camp at Senabathi in Tehsil Ukhral, providing locals a platform to raise their issues and seek on-the-spot redressal of their grievances.
SDM Ramsoo Sayed Mazahir Hussain Shah; ACD Mohammad Imran Naik, district and sectoral officers, Executive Engineers and other officials attended the camp.
Emphasising responsive and accountable governance, the DC directed officer | |
| | | | DC Jammu chairs series of meetings; stresses integrity, coordination for efficient public service delivery | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 14: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Minga Sherpa today chaired a series of meetings to assess the functioning of different departments.
In his maiden meeting with the staff of the DC Office, the Deputy Commissioner underlined the importance of integrity, punctuality and professional conduct. He emphasised close coordination among departments to enable Jammu to figure among the top-performing districts in public service delivery. "Inter-departmental coordination is imp | |
| | | | Gyanesh Kumar Will Have To Resign: Dy CM Choudhary | | |  Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, Oct 14: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying the country needs a transparent, vibrant and impartial Election Commission to safeguard democracy. Reacting to protests against the Election Commission, Choudhary, while speaking to reporters during his visit to Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in Ganderbal, said the concerns raised by young people must be addressed | |
| | | | BIS Celebrates World Standards Day 2026; J&K, Ladakh Have Vast Hydro and Solar Energy Potential: JERC Chairperson | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 14: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO), celebrated World Standards Day 2026 by organising Manak Mahotsav in Jammu on Wednesday. The event was held under the theme "Shared Vision for a Better World - SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy."
In his inaugural address, Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) Chairperson for the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Raj Kumar Chaudhary underlined the vast poten | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu faculty participates in ICMR workshop on breast cancer survival in J&K | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 14: Faculty members from the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu participated in a two-day co-development workshop organised in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, focusing on cancer prevention and screening in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
A key component of the workshop was the development of an implementation research propo | |
| | | | Jammu Municipal Corporation will be modernised under NC's vision: RL Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 14: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) today launched a ward-wise people-to-people contact programme across all 75 wards of Jammu City to strengthen public outreach, listen to residents' grievances and communicate the party's vision for the modernisation and development of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC).
As part of the programme, a meeting of JKNC Ward No. 4, Fattu Chowgan, was held under the chairmanship of Chander Mohan Sharma, District President, | |
| | | | Former Winner Rajan Gill enthralled the audience in AIDSC | | Devotional song competition entered into its 3rd day | |  Early Times Report
KATRA, Oct 14: All India Devotional Song Competition as a part of Navratra Festival 2026 being organized by SMVD Shrine Board, Deptt. of J&K Tourism, PTC Network in association with SMVD Narayana Super Speciality Hospital, J&K Bank, Nice Gems, Nidheesh Builders Jammu Pvt. Ltd. 92.7 Big FM, Yog Ashram Complex with active support of District Administration and the local host Community entered in its 03rd day today, was inaugurated at Yog Ashram Complex in the evening by light | |
| | | | Raksha Mantri addresses 1st ASEAN-India Defence Think Tank Forum at MP-IDSA | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, Oct 14: "India seeks an Indo-Pacific where all countries - large and small - make their own choices, protect their interests and pursue development in peace," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he called for building trust, respecting each other's sovereignty, following international law and keeping channels of dialogue open to tackle both emerging and conventional "borderless challenges". He was addressing the maiden Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) | |
| | | | CBC's multimedia exhibition enters day three at Katra Navratra Festival | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 14: The third day of the multimedia exhibition organised by the Central Bureau of Communication, (CBC), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, witnessed strong community participation & engagement at Katra on Wednesday. The public outreach initiative is designed to highlight governance milestones, structural reforms and union government welfare initiatives implemented over the past 12 years under the NDA Government.
Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, A | |
| | | | Reasi police apprehend one person, recover 170 grams of Ganja in Banganga | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 14: Continuing its efforts to curb drug abuse and dismantle the drug menace in the district, Reasi Police apprehended one person and recovered 170 grams of ganja (marijuana) from his possession in the Banganga area.
A police party of Police Post Banganga apprehended one person identified as Mangal Dass alias Mangu, S/O Vakil Chand R/O Aghar Jitto, Parthal, Tehsil Katra, District Reasi. During the operation, the police recovered 46 small polythene packets containi | |
| | | | MLA Randhawa inaugurates drain covering and tile work at GHS Digiana under CDF | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 14: MLA Bahu, Ch. Vikram Randhawa, today inaugurated the drain-covering and tile-laying work at Government High School, Digiana, Ward No. 45, undertaken under his Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
The work was taken up following a demand raised by the school authorities during the MLA's previous visit to the institution. During that visit, the school authorities had highlighted the need for proper drain covering and tile work to improve the school premises and | |
| | | | CII J&K hosts 3rd edition of SheLeads Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 14: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) J&K successfully organized the 3rd Edition of CII J&K SheLeads -Jammu at Vivanta, Jammu, bringing together distinguished women leaders, administrators, entrepreneurs, academicians, healthcare professionals, media personalities and changemakers from across the region to deliberate on advancing women-led development and leadership.
Held under the theme "From Local Strength to National Scale," the conclave highlighted t | |
| | | | Jammu Division Railway staff sets example of humanity and dedication; three lives saved promptly in three different trains | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 14: The railway staff of Jammu Division, Northern Railway, has set a unique example of humanity by saving the lives of three railway passengers in time in three different incidents, showcasing their alertness, prompt action and high sense of duty. Due to this vigilance and quick decision-making ability of the railway employees, all the passengers could get emergency medical assistance at the right time.
In the first incident near Train No. 15098, a woman passenge | |
| | | | DC Rajouri chairs Public Grievances Redressal & Service Delivery Camp | | |  Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Oct 14: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Dr. Devansh Yadav today chaired a Public Grievances Redressal and Service Delivery Camp here at the PWD Dak Bungalow to address the issues and concerns of residents of the Municipal Area and strengthen the delivery of essential services at the grassroots level.
Residents raised a range of issues related to civic amenities and public infrastructure. These included the parking facilities and a designated waste dumping site, replace | |
| | | | Operation of 8 pairs / special trains in Jammu Division during Festival Season 2026 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 14: For the convenience of passengers during the festival season, Northern Railway has decided to operate 8 festival special trains from Jammu Division, some of which are running as per their scheduled dates and some will be operated from upcoming dates.
The simplified details of all the special trains are as follows:
1. 04081/04082 New Delhi - Katra
- Departure Station - New Delhi at 23:45 hrs | Destination: Katra arrival at 12:00 hrs |
- Return: Katra at 21:00 hrs - New Delhi 10:00 hrs
- Date: From New Delhi on 02,03,04 October and from 26th October to 06th November | From Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra on 03,04,05 October and from 27th October to 07th No | |
| | | | NIA Court declares Rajouri man living in PoK proclaimed offender | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 14: The Special NIA Court, Jammu, has declared a Rajouri resident, who is reported to have crossed the Line of Control and subsequently taken shelter in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a proclaimed offender after he failed to appear before the Court despite repeated legal proceedings.
Special Judge Prem Sagar passed the order in NIA case RC-07/2022/NIA/JMU while allowing an application seeking to declare Mushtaq Ahmed Mir, son of Ghulam Rasool Mir and resident of Kashmiri Mohalla, Thanamang, Darhal, Rajouri, a proclaimed offender under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
According to the execution report submitted by the Station House Officer, P | |
| | | | DC Kathua reviews implementation of solid waste management rules | | | | Early Times Report
KATHUA, Oct 14: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma today chaired a meeting here at the DC Office Complex to review the implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules in the district.
The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the waste management practices being presently followed and stressed the need for effective implementation of the prescribed rules governing collection, segregation, transportation and scientific disposal of solid waste.
He directed the concerned departments to ensure strict compliance with the applicable rules and emphasised the identification and proper management of bulk waste generators. He further directed the concerned authorities to issue noti | |
| | | | DC Reasi reviews progress of development works at Shiv Khori Shrine | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 14: Deputy Commissioner Reasi and Vice Chairman of the Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board Kumar Abhishek on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the progress of ongoing developmental works and the status of infrastructure and facilities at Shri Shiv Khori Shrine.
The Deputy Commissioner reviewed works being executed by various departments, including the construction and repair of stairs, roads, waiting halls, cafeterias, shelters and water points, besides other amenities along the shrine track. The progress of works at Shiv Khori Helipad, including fencing and other security-related infrastructure, was also reviewed.
He directed the concerned departments and exec | |
| | | | Central team reviews Lumpy Skin Disease situation in J&K | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 14: Dr Sudam Bagh, Deputy Commissioner (Livestock Health), Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries Government of India, accompanied by Dr Sandeep Pandita, Technical Assistant, M.S. Institute of Animal Health and Biological Production, R.S. Pura, Jammu, (Liaison Officer), today undertook an extensive field visit to the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)-affected districts of Samba, Kathua and Jammu and assessed the prevailing situation.
Dr Bagh inspected several LSD-affected villages and assessed the ground situation including the challenges faced by livestock farmers and the measures being undertaken to contain the disease.
As part of th | |
| | | | MVD intensifies Road Safety enforcement across Doda Town | | | |
Early Times Report
DODA, Oct 14: Motor Vehicle Department, led by ARTO, Kuldeep Kumar, has intensified road safety enforcement across Doda town. The MVD team is conducting regular vehicle inspections, fitness checks and document verification drives to ensure strict compliance with traffic rules and prescribed safety standards. The enforcement drive is being carried out on the directions of Transport Commissioner J&K Vishesh Paul Mahajan and Deputy Commissioner Krishan Lal, to improve road safety, ease congestion and promote responsible driving practices. The enforcement team conducted inspections at various key locations across Doda town, including school zones, GMC Road, College Road an | |
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