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| Several delegations call on LG Ladakh | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, Feb 3: Several delegations called on the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, at LG Secretariat to discuss key development and welfare issues.
Padma Shri awardee Dr Padma Gurmet, Director of National Institute of Sowa Rigpa, who received both Padma Shri from Government of India and recently State Award from UT Ladakh on Republic Day 2026 for contributions in medicine and art/craft, thanked GoI and UT Administration. He informed Rs 52 crore central allocation | |
| | | | Drug peddler nabbed by Samba police with 6.08 grams heroin like substance | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Feb 3: Continuing its drive against drug smugglers/peddlers, Samba Police has arrested a drug peddler in the jurisdiction of Police Station Ramgarh and recovered approximately 6.08 grams of heroin-like substance (chitta) from his possession.
Acting on information received from reliable sources, a team of Police Station Ramgarh during patrolling on Abtal-Pardi Road, intercepted a pedestrian under suspicious circumstances who was coming from village Pardi and moving to | |
| | | | National workshop focuses on pensioner dignity, CITES project, social security code | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Feb 3: The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS) convened a strategic National Workshop today, signaling a decisive shift in social security administration towards a "Member-First" approach. The session focused on recalibrating operational frameworks to prioritize the dignity and convenience of pensioners while ensuring institutional readiness for the CITES Project and the Code on Social Security.
Delivering the keynote address | |
| | | | Lenovo exclusive store opened in Udhampur | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: Lenovo, the world-renowned laptops/computers' company today opened its exclusive outlet ' Lenovo Exclusive Store'' with Best Buy Computers, a reputed and trust worthy local retailer in computers/laptops and other IT related items, at MH Road, Raghunathpur, Ladan, Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.
The showroom was inaugurated by Head of Best Buy Family Amarjit Singh Bedi (retired SSP) along with HS Bedi (Prop. of Best Buy Computers) and representative of Lenovo Sh. | |
| | | | "Trust, Transformation and Timely Delivery under rule of Law have become UP's identity,": CM Yogi | | |  Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Feb 3: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday inaugurated the global congregation of investors and entrepreneurs 'Uttar Pradesh Pharma Conclave 1.0' at Hotel Taj, Lucknow. He said that Uttar Pradesh today is not just a state but has become a guarantee of trust for investors. The state government provides every investor with a complete guarantee of 'Triple S - Safety, Stability and Speed'. Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a role model of 'Trust, Transformation and Tim | |
| | | | Minimum wages revised across J&K in 2022: DyCM | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today said that the Jammu and Kashmir has revised the minimum wages in respect of the scheduled employments in October 2002 and any further revision will be done as and when the GoI notifies and implements the National Floor Wages under Code on Wages 2019, which shall be applicable to Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Deputy Chief Minister, said this while replying to a question on enhancement of minimum w | |
| | | | 128 Brick Kilns out of 199 deposit royalty in Budgam: DyCM | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today informed the House that there are 199 Brick Kilns in the district Budgam out of which 128 Brick kilns have deposited the royalty in District Mineral officer Budgam on account of Consumption of Brick earth during the current financial year.
The Deputy Chief Minister said this while replying to a question regarding Brick Kilns, raised by Legislator Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani in the Legislative Assembly.
He informed the house that the Geology and Mining Department is entrusted to monitor the raw material procured by the unit holders for processing and its transportation comes from legitimate sources only.
The Deputy | |
| | | | Union budget blind to J&K's rising unemployment: Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President for Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, on Tuesday strongly criticised the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it completely ignores the pressing challenges faced by Jammu and Kashmir, especially rising unemployment and the long-standing development deficit in the region. There is nothing for middle class people, no enhancement in the basic exemption limit of Income Tax Slab. In his reaction to the Budget, Gup | |
| | | | G&B hostels ready for admissions in Kupwara, Handwara: Javed Rana | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: Government today informed the Legislative Assembly that Gujjar & Bakerwal Girls Hostel Zangli, Kupwara and Guijar Bakerwal Boys Hostel, Handwara are completed and are ready to commence admission process from next academic session.
Replying to a question raised by Choudhary Mohammad Akram in the House, Minister for Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana stated that twin hostels are complete and are ready for admission of the students.
He said that the budgetary Prov | |
| | | | Strengthening of existing medical infrastructure Govt's top priority: Sakeena Itoo | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today remarked that strengthening of existing medical infrastructure is top priority of the Government and creation of any additional Medical Blocks shall be considered subject to requirement, feasibility, availability of manpower and infrastructure. The Health Minister said this while replying to a question of Legislator Sheikh Ahsan Ahmad on Medical Blocks during ongoing Budget Session of J&K Legislative | |
| | | | E- Bus service operates within SMR limits: Satish Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: Minister for Transport, Satish Sharma said that as per the operational guidelines of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), e-bus service is being operated within the Srinagar Metropolitan Region (SMR) limits.
The Minister said this while replying to a question raised by Rafiq Ahmad Naik.
He informed the house that the Tral constituency falls out of SMR limits.
While replying to a supplementary, the Minister said that consideration would be given to | |
| | | | Five-day training programme for investigator on "Women Safety", held | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: Today Five-day training programme for Investigator on "Women Safety", sponsored by the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D), New Delhi and a Five-day training programme on "Investigation of Cyber Crime", sponsored by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), New Delhi, were inaugurated at Sher-I-Kashmir Police Academy, Udhampur. A total of 46 Police officers of J&K Police and one DySP from Nagaland Police, one Inspr. from Telangana Police are | |
| | | | Crackdown on narcotics: Flying squad nabs drug peddler in Katra | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Feb 3: In a significant action against drug trafficking, District Police Reasi apprehended one individual with contraband substance during routine naka checking at Nangal, Katra.
On routine checking duty, the Flying Squad of District Police Reasi had laid a naka at Nangal, Katra. At about 1840 hrs, a vehicle bearing registration number JK02BH-2524, coming from Jammu towards Katra, on noticing the naka, suddenly made a U-turn and attempted to flee from the spot. Howev | |
| | | | STD felicitates teams for R-Day-2026 participation at MA Stadium | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: State Taxes Department (STD), Jammu and Kashmir, today organized a felicitation programme to honour departmental teams that participated in the Republic Day-2026 celebrations held at MA Stadium here.
The felicitation ceremony was led led by Commissioner, State Taxes, PK Bhat.
The teams were recognised for their contribution to the Tableau on GST Reforms and participating in the March Past contingent during the Republic Day parade.
The Tableau effectively sho | |
| | | | Rohini Aima conferred Best Principal Award | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: Jammu Sanskriti School, Jammu brought laurels to the region by earning prestigious national recognition at the National Conference of Star Rated Schools, organised by the Bharat Olympiad Foundation (BOF), India, held at Holiday Inn, Mayur Vihar, Delhi.
At the esteemed national platform, Jammu Sanskriti School, Jammu was conferred the 5-Star Rated Award as a Pioneer in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Implementation, acknowledging the school's exemplary eff | |
| | | | Naresh Singh Jasrotia chairs key Mahila Morcha meet in Jammu South | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: In a significant gathering aimed at strengthening the party's grassroots outreach and reinforcing its commitment to women's empowerment, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) District President Jammu South, Naresh Singh Jasrotia, today chaired a key meeting of the District Mahila Morcha at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The meeting witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of Mahila Morcha office bearers, dedicated party cadres, and women | |
| | | | Police distributes school kits among needy students in border village | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: As part of its Civic Action Programme (CAP), J&K Police organized a community outreach event at Government Primary School Kool Khurad, a remote village of district Jammu near International Border (IB) and distributed school kits including bags & stationery among needy students.
While interacting with the students,SP Headquarters Jammu, Irshad H. Rather-JKPS; SDPO R S Pura Gurmeet Singh-JKPS; SHO Arnia, Inspector Dilawar Kumar and SHO RS Pura, Inspector RS Pari | |
| | | | Extension of last date for submission of online applications for PhD admission up to 28.02.2026 | | |  Early Times Report
PONDICHERRY, Feb 3: Pondicherry University has extended the last date for submission of online applications for Ph.D. admission (Entrance Category) for the Academic Year 2026-27 till 28th February 2026.
The extension has been granted to help candidates who could not complete their registration within the earlier deadline.
Eligible candidates seeking admission to various Ph.D. programmes offered by Pondicherry University, its University Departments, and affiliated instituti | |
| | | | Central University of Jammu inaugurates National Workshop-cum Awareness Program | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Central University of Jammu, successfully inaugurates the National Workshop-cum Awareness Program "Cyber Shield: Defending the Digital Footprints", under the mentorship of Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Jammu. The Program aimed to create awareness about cyber safety, digital responsibility, and protection of personal data in the digital era.
The inaugural session was gra | |
| | | | AM Hyundai inaugurates new GDSI 2.0 showroom at Narwal | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: AM Hyundai, part of the renowned AM Group, further strengthened its presence in the region with the grand inauguration of its new GDSI 2.0 showroom at Narwal Chowk, opposite Radisson Hotel, Jammu. This milestone marks another important step in AM Hyundai's journey of growth and customer-centric expansion in the region. The newly inaugurated facility represents the relocation of AM Hyundai's existing showroom at Channi Rama, aimed at providing customers with a m | |
| | | | HC refuses bail to Rajouri man in heroin case, cites "Habitual Offender" antecedents | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: Justice Shahzad Azeem of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed the bail plea of 24-year-old Haroon Rashid of Rajouri, who is facing trial under Sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act, observing that his criminal antecedents and likelihood of repeating the offence weigh against grant of bail at this stage.
As per the case record, the accused was apprehended on January 26, 2025 at around 1500 hours by a police naka party at Shema Crossing/DPL Crossing/ITI Road in Rajouri after allegedly attempting to flee; on personal search, six grams of heroin were recovered. The investigation culminated in a charge-sheet and the trial is pending before the compet | |
| | | | DC Jammu highlights Road Safety Month activities, relief to accident victims | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr Rakesh Minhas, today highlighted the awareness and relief initiatives undertaken during National Road Safety Month from 1st to 31st January 2026 across Jammu district. He was speaking at a press conference held today at the district headquarters.
"A series of programmes were organised by the Regional Transport Office Jammu to promote responsible road behaviour and minimise road accidents," he informed.
During the month-long campaign, he said, the RTO Jammu conducted road safety awareness camps, driver orientation programmes and medical check-up camps at multiple locations across the district. These activities covered public t | |
| | | | Two new platforms added to New Jalpaiguri Station | | | | Early Times Report
MALIGAON, Feb 3: Northeast Frontier Railway has constructed additional two new platforms at New Jalpaiguri station under Katihar Division. This passenger-oriented initiative marks a significant upgrade in station infrastructure and is aimed at enhancing passenger amenities, ensuring smoother boarding and deboarding, improving operational efficiency and facilitating better handling of the increasing number of long-distance train services at this vital junction of the Northeast Frontier Railway network. Furtherly, as per the revised numbering system the newly constructed platforms from the main entrance side of the NJP station have been named as Platform No. 1 and Platform | |
| | | | India-US economic partnership to give UP a new take-off | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Feb 3: The recent economic partnership between India and the United States, along with the reduction in US tariffs, has given a new direction to Uttar Pradesh's industrial and economic prospects. According to international agencies and economic analysts, the US has reduced tariffs on Indian products from earlier levels of around 50% to an average of 18%. This decision is being seen as a decisive turning point in India-US trade relations.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described it as a major achievement reflecting India's growing global acceptance and self-reliant economy, stating that the agreement is the result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decisive and f | |
| | | | Rana greets people on Shab-e-Barat | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Barat. In his message, Rana said that the sacred night carries immense religious significance and presents a unique opportunity for mercy, forgiveness and spiritual purification. He called on all to use Shab- e- Barat as an opportunity to pray for the welfare of the nation. Calling for peace, unity and harmony, Rana urged all to dedicate themselves to tolerance, restraint and mutual harmony for the greater welfare of humanity. | |
| | | | Rs 289.39 Cr under SDRF, Rs. 100 Cr under UT Capex released during 2025-26 for urgent flood restoration works in J&K: Choudhary | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today said that Rs 289.39 crores were released during the current financial year, 2025-26, under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), besides an amount of Rs. 100.00 crores (Rs 5.00 crore for each district) has been released under the UT Capex Budget (2025-26) of DMRRR under the activity "Flood Relief Measures" to undertake urgent flood restoration works across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Deputy Chief Minister said this while replying to a question, on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, raised by Legislator Rajiv Jasrotia in the House.
He informed the Assembly that no funds till date have been released by the G | |
| | | | Ex-servicemen outreach programme strengthens bonds | | | | Early Times Report
NAUSHERA, Feb 3: Tithwal Warriors, under White Knight Corps, conducted an Ex-Servicemen Outreach Programme at Naushera on 31 January 2026, strengthening ties between serving soldiers and veterans. The event featured briefings on ESM welfare measures, pension benefits, ECHS schemes and awareness on digital scams and financial literacy, with guidance on Defence Salary Packages and investment options from SBI.
A medical camp organized by Indian Army also provided consultations and medicines to veterans, dependents and locals. A Multi-Utility Shed was inaugurated at Nonial, dedicated to veterans and the event concluded with a direct interaction with the Commanding Officer, | |
| | | | CWC orders immediate action to protect children used for begging in Jammu | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 3: The Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Jammu, has directed immediate action to protect minor children found being used for begging at traffic junctions and other public places in Jammu city. Such children fall under the category of "Children in Need of Care and Protection" under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
The Child Welfare Committee, through its Chairperson Mrs. Vidhi Dubey, has issued an order dated 03-02-2026, following the complaint filed by Research and Advocacy Group-RAAG through its Co-Convener Advocate Madhavi Sambyal, raising concern of the grave risks posed to the lives, health, and dignity of the children use | |
| | | | Anantnag police arrested a drug peddler, contraband seized | | | | Early Times Report
ANANTNAG, Feb 3: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Anantnag Police arrested a drug peddler along with contraband. Police Station Pahalgam established a naka at Kullar Hirpora, where a suspicious individual attempted to flee upon noticing the police party. The person was immediately apprehended and later identified as Basit Iqbal, son of Mohammad Iqbal Shah, resident of Hirpora. Upon search, a bag containing 5.120 Kgs of Bung Boosa like substance was recovered from his possession. In this regard, Case FIR No. 5/2026 has been registered at Police Station Pahalgam under relevant sections of law, and further investigation is underway. | |
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