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| Census 2027 a 'National Digital Transformation Mission' setting foundation for Viksit Bharat: Chief Secretary | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 10: Highlighting that India is at a crucial "data inflection point," Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today stated that the upcoming Census 2027 is not merely an enumeration exercise but a National Digital Transformation Mission that will set the bedrock for a 'Viksit Bharat' and evidence-based policy planning.
The Chief Secretary made these remarks while speaking at the Census 2027 Summit held today at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu.
The summit was participated by the senio | |
| | | | Census 2027 Summit spotlights self-enumeration, AI-driven governance: Amit Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 10: A first-of-its-kind Census 2027 Summit was organised today by the Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in collaboration with Governance Now, bringing together senior policymakers, domain experts, international organisations and technology leaders to deliberate on key aspects of India's first fully digital Census.
The Summit commenced formal inauguration by the Shri Atal Dullo, IAS, Chief Secretary, J&K. In his presidential address, the | |
| | | | Amrit Pal Singh assumes charge as SSP Udhampur; holds introductory meeting | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Apr 10: Amrit Pal Singh-IPS today assumed charge as SSP Udhampur. On his arrival at District Police Headquarters Udhampur, he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour and warmly welcomed by senior officers.
Soon after, he chaired an introductory meeting at DPL Udhampur to review the law & order and crime scenario of the district. All supervisory officers and SHOs attended the meeting where a brief presentation highlighted key challenges and priorities. SSP Udhamp | |
| | | | MLA Arvind to replace dumpyard into vertical garden; starts Rs 25 lakh project at Ward No 24 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 10: In a significant step towards urban beautification and cleanliness, MLA Jammu West Arvind Gupta today kick started work on a vertical garden in Ward No. 24, converting a site that had remained a garbage dump for nearly three decades into a green public space.
The project, estimated at ?25 lakh, is being developed on the key approach road to Rehari Colony, connecting Wards 24, 25, 26, and 39. Despite being part of a well-developed area, this stretch had long b | |
| | | | SSP Reasi holds introductory meeting with supervisory officers and SHOs at DPL Reasi | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Apr 10: Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, today chaired an introductory meeting with all supervisory officers and Station House Officers at the Conference Hall, District Police Lines (DPL), Reasi. In addition, In-Charges of Police Posts participated in the meeting through virtual mode. During the interaction, SSP Reasi laid emphasis on the upcoming special 100 days Nasha Mukti Abhiyan. He directed officers to identify and facilitate rehabi | |
| | | | J&K police organised Thana Diwas at multiple locations in Kathua | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Apr 10: As a part of the ongoing public outreach programme, "Thana Diwas", an initiative of the Government of J&K UT to strengthen Police-Public relations and to ensure timely redressal of people's grievances, was organized at multiple locations i.e at P/S Lakhanpur(Manjli), PS Kathua (Ghatti), PS Hiranagar (Sherpur), PS Billawar, PS Basohli (Bhoond), PS Malhar & PS Bani(Roulka)area by District Police Kathua. The programmes were chaired at different venues by seni | |
| | | | Govt committed to equitable development of Jammu, Srinagar cities: Deputy Chief Minister | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 10: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today reiterated the Government's firm commitment towards ensuring balanced and equitable development of both Jammu and Srinagar cities.
The Deputy Chief Minister made these remarks while interacting with various public and individual delegations at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu.
A delegation led by former MLC, Rattan Lal Gupta, along with Tejinder Pal Singh (Aman) called on the Deputy Chief Minister and highlighted | |
| | | | NC ensured to accelerating development in far-flung areas of Ramban, Udhampur and Jammu City: Rattan Lal Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 10: Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, today reiterated that the government led by Omar Abdullah is firmly committed to ensuring equitable development and accelerating progress in far-flung regions, particularly the Chenab Valley, Udhampur Districts and Jammu Municipal Corporation.
He made these remarks while interacting with a delegation comprising District President Ramban Abid Magray, District President Jammu | |
| | | | Doda SSP prioritises tourist safety, communal harmony and security in Bhaderwah | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 10: The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda, Kartik Shrotriya, on Friday said that maintaining peace and brotherhood and providing foolproof security to tourists, especially at high-altitude destinations of Bhaderwah valley, will be their first priority.
Shrotriya, who has recently taken over as the district police chief of Doda following a massive reshuffle of the police administration by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on April 2, laid focus on ensuring | |
| | | | SSP Reasi conducts comprehensive security review of SMVDS and yatra track | | |  Early Times Report
KATRA, Apr 10: In a continued effort to strengthen security arrangements for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Sh. Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, conducted a comprehensive security review of the yatra track and the Holy Shrine today. The SSP was accompanied by ASP Katra Sh. Kameshwar Puri (JKPS), SDPO Katra, SDPO Bhawan, and concerned SHOs. He led an extensive foot patrol starting from Darshani Deodi and Banganga, traversing the entire rou | |
| | | | Reasi police book five pony handlers for operating without registration cards | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Apr 10: Continuing its drive to ensure proper regulation and accountability of pony handlers, Reasi Police have booked five individuals for operating without mandatory registration cards on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi track, Katra. The action was taken on the directions of SSP Reasi, Mukund Tibrewal, IPS.
Five FIRs have been registered under Section 223(a) at Police Station Katra against the following pony handlers:
FIR No. 97/2026 U/S 223(a), Lal Chand S/o Rattan Ch | |
| | | | 'Tawi Front Morning Walkers' call on LG Manoj Sinha; lauds for Riverfront Makeover | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 10: A delegation of Tawi Front Morning Walkers, led by BJP spokesperson and Convenor, International Affairs Gaurav Gupta, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and lauded his leadership for the remarkable transformation of the Tawi riverfront.
The delegation, comprising Bharat Bhushan Gupta, Navneet Abrol, Ravikant Sharma, and Surinder Gupta, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the LG for the extensive facelift of the Tawi front, which they said had long remaine | |
| | | | Modi govt ensured nationwide recognition of Ambedkar Jayanti by declaring public holiday: Balbir | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 10: The Modi-led Union Government has continued the practice started in 2015 by declaring Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary as a public holiday this year as well.
BJP spokesperson and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan said this. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India has ensured uniform and nationwide recognition of Ambedkar Jayanti by declaring it a public holiday. This reflects the government's deep respect for the architect of the Indian Constitution and his enduring legacy.
Balbir Ram Rattan said that although Ambedkar Jayanti had earlier been observed in different parts of the country and was | |
| | | | Railways launch 'RailOne' awareness drive across Jammu Division | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 10: The Jammu Division is continuously striving to provide its passengers with enhanced convenience, transparency, and incentives through digital mediums. In line with this effort-and under the guidance of the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu, Shri Uchit Singhal-a significant and beneficial facility is being extended to passengers who purchase tickets through the railway-operated 'RailOne' app.
As part of this initiative-aimed at translating the Railwa | |
| | | | Meeting of Amar Kshatriya Rajput Sabha held in Samba; focus on youth and community issues | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 10: A meaningful meeting of the Amar Kshatriya Rajput Sabha was held today in Samba district. Many respected members of the society, senior citizens, and youth representatives participated with great enthusiasm. The meeting was successfully conducted under the guidance and leadership of the Sabha President, Shamsher Singh Charak. The main aim of the meeting was to discuss various issues related to the Rajput community and to find practical solutions. The President | |
| | | | HPS celebrates 45th Foundation Day | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 10: Humanity Public School celebrated its 45th Foundation Day with great enthusiasm and zeal. The programme began with a floral tribute to the Late Chairman, Capt. Gandhrab Singh Charak, by Principal Gaurav Charak, Vice-Principal Anku Charak, Admin Incharge Akashdeep Raina; along with the incharges of the distinguished wings - Prasidh Singh (Higher Secondary Incharge), Namrta Sharma (High Wing Incharge), Vandana Sharma (Primary Wing Incharge), Vishali Sangral (Coo | |
| | | | Mehbooba Mufti chairs PDP Srinagar meeting, calls for grassroots strengthening | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 10: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti today chaired a meeting of district Srinagar leaders at the party headquarters.
Addressing the meeting, Mehbooba Mufti asked party leaders and workers to gear up for the upcoming Municipal elections. She stressed the need for strengthening the party at the grassroots level by reaching out to people and actively engaging with them. She also directed leaders to highlight public grievances and take them up with the concerned authorities for timely redressal.
The meeting was attended by party General Secretary Khursheed Alam, former ministers Naeem Akhtar and Aasiya Naqash, former MLAs Peer Mansoor H | |
| | | | Varanasi National workshop focuses on Cooperative Banking Diversification | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 10: The 7th National Review Conference organised on April 9th and 10th, 2026 by the Ministry of Cooperation in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh focused on deepening sectoral reforms, strengthening institutional capacity and accelerating implementation across key cooperative verticals, including banking, dairy, financing ecosystems and emerging cooperative models. The deliberations reflected a shift towards execution, with emphasis on resolving operational bottlenecks and ensuring that policy initiatives translate into measurable outcomes on the ground.
Addressing the concluding session of this two day National review conference, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, | |
| | | | 'Unfortunate': Farooq Abdullah slams talks of Noble for Pak PM, Asim Munir Amid US-Iran peace talks | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 10: National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah on Friday said it is "unfortunate" that someone is demanding a Nobel Peace Prize for brokering peace between the US and Iran, asserting that the cause of humanity is much bigger.
He was asked about the calls within Pakistan for the Nobel Peace Prize for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Gen Asif Munir, and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
"One doesn't work for the Nobel Prize, one works for humanity. Those who demand the Nobel Prize, (it is) unfortunate. There is a better cause than the Nobel Prize. (It is) the cause of humanity," Abdullah told reporters after offering Friday congre | |
| | | | Crime Branch Jammu files chargesheet in Rs 98,000 online fraud case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 10: Today, on 10 April 2026, Albeena Malik, Dy.SP (SHO), Police Station CICE, Crime Branch Jammu, has produced challan against four (04) accused persons all from different states in Case FIR No. 12/2023 U/S 420 IPC r/w 66-D IT Act registered at PS CICE, Jammu, pertaining to an online financial fraud amounting to Rs 98,000/-. Brief facts of the case are that a written complaint lodged by Dr Saima Hamid, alleging that on 22.03.2023 and 23.03.2023, multiple unauthorized transactions amounting to Rs 98,000/- were debited from her J&K Bank account through UPI platforms (Google Pay/Paytm) to various accounts. During investigation, it was revealed that the defrauded | |
| | | | J&K Resident Commission's Samuhik Charcha fuels professional growth during Sadhana Saptah | | | |
Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 10: The Resident Commission of the Jammu and Kashmir government organized a "samuhik charcha" as part of the Sadhana Saptah observance, which was held from April 2 to April 8 with extension upto April 10, 2026.
The event was conducted in the Resident Commission office to review the activities related to the Karmayogi Portal.
The participation and response of the employees was encouraging which highlighted the success of the programme in promoting professional development and inter-departmental coordination. | |
| | | | Comprehensive prevention campaigns and a strong treatment system will form the foundation of India's health security: CM | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Apr 10: Amid rapidly changing lifestyles and the rising threat of non-communicable diseases, it has now become essential to bring a balanced coordination of both prevention and treatment at the centre of health policy, rather than focusing only on treatment. Presenting this comprehensive vision, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "If the country has to be made healthy and productive in the long term, then the medical system must move beyond a treatment-centric model towards a model based on public awareness and lifestyle improvement." Chief Minister was addressing the Cardiological Society of India conference 'NIC-2026' at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical Univers | |
| | | | Awareness rally held at GGHS Rehari on concluding day of divisional programme | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 10: As per the directions of the Directorate of School Education Jammu and the Chief Education Office Jammu, a three-day Divisional Level Awareness Programme concluded with an awareness rally organised by the students and staff of Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHS), Rehari. The rally was conducted under the guidance and leadership of the Principal, Shri Jyoti Parkash Shastri, with active support from the entire school staff. A large number of students participated enthusiastically, spreading awareness on various important social issues. Students carried placards highlighting key topics such as drug de-addiction, traffic rules, career counselling, | |
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