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| Landslide threat looms over Dhingidhar village, residents seek immediate safety measures | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Aug 24: Residents of Dhingidhar (Bariote) village in Moungri Tehsil of District Udhampur have urged the administration to take immediate safety and preventive measures following a serious landslide and land-sinking threat along the Lalli Dabad-Tote Road.
According to a written representation submitted to the District Administration, the Public Works Department and the Tehsildar Moungri, a portion of land below the Lalli Dabad-Tote Road, Third Phase, at RD No. 0/5 | |
| | | | Justice reaches frontier as NALSA Jagriti programme held | | |  Early Times Report
KUPWARA, Aug 24: In a significant outreach initiative aimed at taking legal awareness and access to justice to the remotest and far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kupwara, under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority (JKLSA) and in furtherance of the objectives of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), today organised an awareness programme on the NALSA JAGRITI (Justice Awareness for Grassroots Infor | |
| | | | District police Ramban apprehends absconder wanted in 23 year-old case | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Aug 24: Continuing its sustained drive against absconders and proclaimed offenders, District Police Ramban has apprehended an absconder who had been evading arrest for nearly 23 years in connection with a case registered at Police Station Batote.
The accused, Inder Singh S/o Mool Singh, R/o Makhanpur, Tehsil R.S. Pura, District Jammu, was arrested at Jammu on August 24, 2026, by a police team headed by ASI Ravinder Kumar Sharma.
Inder Singh was wanted in FIR No. 15 | |
| | | | Div Com reviews development proposals for heritage sites in Budgam, Pulwama | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 24: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review proposals for the development, renovation and upgradation of heritage sites including Asar-i-Sharief Peth Makhama Budgam and Khoo Sahb Yarwan Shadimarg, Pulwama. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Director Archives, Archaeology and Museums, Superintending Engineer PWD South Kashmir, Tehsildar Waqf Board, officers from Budgam district and representatives of the District Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, Pulwama. During the meeting, members of the Prabandhak Committee submitted a detailed proposal for the development and renovation of the Holy Spring at | |
| | | | J&K Fencing Association Felicitated Vishal Thapar for selection in upcoming Asian Games | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 24: The J&K Fencing Association (JKFA) affiliated to Fencing Association or India extended its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to ace fencers Vishal Thapar and Shreya Gupta on their selection to represent India at the upcoming Asian Games, scheduled to be held next month in Japan.
Vishal Thapar recently visited the Fencing Hall at M.A. Stadium, Jammu, while Shreya Gupta is presently undergoing intensive training in Ahmedabad as part of her preparations | |
| | | | Suvaid, Abbas, Aleena among gold winners; Zaheeb, Essa, Aiman figure among silver medallists | | Srinagar Indoor Taekwondo Academy shines at Chenab Open | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 24: Indoor Taekwondo Academy put up a strong show at the Chenab Open Taekwondo Championship, clinching the 2nd runner-up trophy after its athletes bagged 17 medals, including eight gold, four silver and five bronze.
The gold medal winners included Suvaid Ahmad, Abbas Khursheed, Aleena Nisar, Hafida Rafiq, Ajiya Nasir, Aayat Jan, Mehreen Jan, Serrat Ayub and Zain Nazir.
Zaheeb Javaid Malik, Essa Bin Sajid, Aiman Bashir and Suvaid Ahmad secured silver medals, w | |
| | | | GDC Kunjwani Hosts Orientation Programme | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 24: Government Degree College (GDC) Kunjwani organized an orientation and awareness programme under the Udyam Jagriti 5.0 - College Campaign, being implemented under Mission YUVA, with the objective of promoting entrepreneurship awareness, business acumen and innovative thinking among students.
The programme was organized under the able guidance of the Principal, GDC Kunjwani, Dr. Manisha Sarup Kohli, whose leadership and encouragement have consistently facilitat | |
| | | | Declines to quash transfer of PM package employee; directs Govt to decide representation within 3 weeks | | No Employee Has Right to Posting of Choice: CAT | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 24: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Srinagar Bench, has held that transfer is an exigency of service and an employee has no vested right to insist upon posting at a place of his or her choice, while declining to quash the transfer of a Labour Officer appointed under the Prime Minister's Special Package for migrants.
Judicial Member M.S. Latif, deciding O.A. No. 912/2026 filed by Beauty Hassan, observed that courts cannot substitute their choice of posting for that of the competent authority merely because another arrangement may appear preferable from the employee's point of view.
The applicant, appointed as a Labour Officer in 2020 under the Prim | |
| | | | Property not belonging to accused can't be attached under UAPA: Court | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 24: In a significant ruling on the scope of property attachment under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Special Court under the NIA Act at Jammu has held that property which does not belong to an accused cannot be attached under Section 33 of the UAPA, while rejecting the National Investigation Agency's plea to attach a Srinagar house in the Shala Kadal terror case.
Special Judge under the NIA Act Prem Sagar rejected the NIA application seeking attachment of a residential house measuring six marlas and 116 square feet under Survey No. 2029 at Estate Zoonimar, Srinagar, which stands registered in the name of Shameema, mother of accused Ahran Rasool | |
| | | | PDP protests against 6.83% electricity tariff hike | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 24: Senior leaders and workers of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Party General Secretary Mohammad Khursheed Alam, today staged a strong protest against the 6.83% hike in electricity tariffs, terming it yet another burden on the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
The protest was joined by Asiya Naqash, Anjum Fazili, Iqbal tramboo Noor mohd Shiekh Qayoom Bhat, Party Spokesperson Mohammad Iqbal Tramboo, Syed Tajamul, Shokia Qureshi, Arif Laigroo altaf tambakoo bashir beigh Shiekh Sabah khalid mir umar Dar shafi Kundangar and fayaz reshi along with a large number of party workers.
Addressing the media, PDP General Secretary Mohammad Kh | |
| | | | DIG IR Range visits newly established headquarters of 1st JKAP Women Battalion | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 24: Nisha Nathyal, DIG IR Range, Jammu visited the Battalion Headquarters following the shifting of the 1 JKAP Women Battalion from its temporary location at APC, Channi Himmat, to its newly established Battalion Headquarters at Pargalta (Bajalta), Jammu,
During the visit, the DIG IR Range conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Headquarters premises and reviewed various essential facilities, including the Ladies' Hostels, water supply arrangements, Mess, CC | |
| | | | Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari calls for adequate arrangements for smooth observance of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 24: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has urged the administration to put in place all necessary arrangements well in advance for the smooth and peaceful observance of the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), being observed on Wednesday.
In a statement, Apni Party President said, "As we prepare to observe the blessed occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), the administration must ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place we | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu welcomes Prof (Dr) Sanjeev Sinha as new Executive Director & CEO; Prof (Dr) DN Sharma's tenure concludes | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 24: AIIMS Jammu is entering a new phase of leadership with the appointment of Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Sinha, Professor, Department of Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi, as the new Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS Jammu.
Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Sinha joins AIIMS Jammu on deputation from AIIMS New Delhi, bringing a rich blend of clinical expertise, academic experience and research orientation to the institution.
As Professor in the Department of Medicine at AIIMS New Delhi, Prof | |
| | | | CBC organizes awareness programme on VB-G RAM G Act in Leh | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, Aug 24: A one-day Integrated and Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) on the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-G RAM G) was organized at EJM College, Leh.
The programme was inaugurated by Sh Tufail Iqbal, District Panchayat Officer, Leh, who was also the Chief Guest. Sh Zahoor Hussain, Asst Professor from the Faculty of Social Sciences, EJM college attended the programme as the Guest of Honour.
The programme, which aimed t | |
| | | | People want affordable power, not broken promises and higher bills: Balbir | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 24: Jammu & Kashmir BJP spokesperson and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan strongly criticised the Omar Abdullah-led government over the latest decision to hike electricity tariffs. He said the move would increase the financial burden on ordinary people and expose the widening gap between the promises made by the National Conference before coming to power and the reality now being faced by the people. Reacting to the average 6.83 per cent increase in electricity tariffs from September 1, 2026, Balbir said that the consumers are being forced to pay more for an essential service at a time when families, traders, farmers, shopkeepers and small business owner | |
| | | | Uttar Pradesh's daughters becoming self-reliant, creating a new identity by joining 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana' | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Aug 24: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government is continuously working towards making youth and women self-reliant by connecting them with self-employment. Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (CM Yuva) is an important initiative helping realize this resolve. By availing the benefits of this scheme, Princy Gupta of Lakhimpur Kheri not only established her own business but also took a step towards self-reliance.
Princy Gupta, a resident of Lakhimpur Kheri, says she had always wanted to do something of her own, but starting a business was not easy because she lacked sufficient capital. She learned about the 'Mukhyam | |
| | | | MY Bharat to organise Khelo India Samvaad across Jammu & Kashmir on August 27 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 24: MY Bharat is organising Khelo India Samvaad on the even of National Sports Day throughout the country in which Hon'ble Prime Minister shall be virtually addressing more than 8 lakh youth across 1600 institutions. In J&K, the event shall be held in around 50 institutions including IIM Jammu, IIT Jammu and NIT Srinagar. A press conference in this regard was addressed today by Shri Nitin Hangloo, State Director, Mera Yuva Bharat MY Bharat Jammu & Kashmir, Touseef, Incharge SAI Training Centre and Vivek Kumar, District Youth Officer, MY Bharat Jammu.
During the press conference, it was informed that Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), under the Department of Youth | |
| | | | Natrang's 'Colours of Jammu Kashmir' outshines at IIM Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 24: Balwant Thakur's internationally acclaimed cultural concept, Colours of Jammu Kashmir, presented by Natrang Jammu, emerged as the highlight of the celebrations marking 10 years of excellence at IIM Jammu. The spectacular presentation captivated the audience with its vibrant portrayal of the rich cultural heritage, artistic traditions and extraordinary diversity of Jammu and Kashmir. The prestigious occasion was graced by Padma Shri Miland Prahlad, Chairman of the Board of Governors, along with distinguished members of the Board, including Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu. The presence of eminent dignitaries added further significance to an evening de | |
| | | | Plantation drive held at HSS Chowki Choura | | |  Early Times Report
CHOWKI CHOURA, Aug 24: A large-scale plan-tation drive was organised today at Higher Secondary School Chowki Choura under the "Green J&K Drive" initiative of the Jammu For-est Division, Kali Dhar Forest Range, in line with the "Har Gaon Hariyali, Har Ghar Hariyali" and "One Beat Guard, One Village" programmes of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
The event was graced by SDM Ankush Hans as the chief guest, along with Tehsildar Parmod Kumar and ZEO Kamal Kishore. The programm | |
| | | | Read your manifesto twice: Tony slams Omar Govt over power tariff hike | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 24: Senior Congress leader and former DDC Suchetgarh, Taranjit Singh Tony, strongly criticised the Omar Abdullah-led government over the 6.83 per cent increase in electricity tariffs, describing the decision as a "cruel betrayal" of people already struggling with inflation, unemployment and rising household expenses.
The revised tariffs, approved by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission, will come into effect from September 1, 2026. Domestic consumers will | |
| | | | JK Rehbar-e-Taleem Teachers Forum holds general meeting in Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 24: A General Meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir Rehbar-e-Taleem Teachers Forum (JKRETTF) was held today in Srinagar under the leadership of Forum Chairman Farooq Ahmad Tantray. The meeting discussed various issues confronting teachers as well as important organizational matters.
According to a statement issued by Forum Spokesperson Muzafar Ahmad Wani, the participants strongly condemned the heinous incident involving a minor girl in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar a | |
| | | | DPS Jammu student Veer Vikram Singh thakur makes literary debut with dark fantasy novel The Sinner's Veda | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 24: Veer Vikram Singh Thakur, a Class XI-G student of Delhi Public School, Jammu and School Prefect (Boy), has made his literary debut with The Sinner's Veda, an intense dark-fantasy novel exploring faith, courage, loss and sacrifice.
The novel follows Aarav, a young boy who stands alone to protect the sacred city of Varanasi from a dark force embodied by Satan. Driven by personal loss, Aarav confronts the demon without conventional weapons, relying instead on fa | |
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