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| Chief Justice inaugurates Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centre at District Court Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 6: In a significant step towards ensuring child-friendly and victim-sensitive justice delivery, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Arun Palli, today inaugurated Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centre at District Court Complex, Jammu.
Present on the occasion were Justice Sindhu Sharma, Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Justice Rahul Bharti, Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, Justice Rajesh Sekhri, Justice Mohd. Yousuf Wani, Justice Shahzad Azeem Judges | |
| | | | Governor Kavinder Gupta calls on Graduates to be Architects of 'Viksit Bharat 2047' | | |  Early Times Report
MANDI, May 6: The Hon'ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday addressed the Second Convocation of Sardar Patel University (SPU), Mandi, exhorting the graduating class to transcend individual careers and dedicate their knowledge, innovation, and moral sensibility to the collective mission of building a strong, self-reliant India.
Presiding over the Convocation ceremony held in the historic town widely known as 'Choti Kashi,' the Governor described | |
| | | | Old rusted shell safely destroyed in SP Headquarters Zone Arnia sector | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 6: A suspicious, rusted mortar shell was spotted by village Treva, Arnia. As per a communiqué received from I/C BPP Treva, Police Station Arnia, regarding the discovery of an old rusted shell in open fields near BOP Vikrant, immediate action was taken.
On receipt of the information, Inspector Chandan Singh, along with the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) team of PCR Jammu, promptly reached the spot. After assessing the situation, the team safely destroyed the unexploded | |
| | | | Rana reviews development works in Shopian, Pulwama districts | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 6: for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today conducted an extensive tour of Shopian and Pulwama districts to assess the progress of key developmental initiatives being executed under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Tribal Affairs Department and Forest sector.
During his visit to Shopian, the Minister carried out on-site inspections of several vital projects, particularly those aimed at strengthening the rural drink | |
| | | | DyCM inspects ongoing infrastructure works at GMC Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 6: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today inspected the ongoing construction of a new building for upgradation of the Surgery, Medicine and Radiology departments at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar.
During the inspection, he emphasized the importance of timely completion of the project and strict adherence to quality standards. He stated that the upgradation of these key departments will significantly strengthen the healthcare infrastructure | |
| | | | DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Visits GMS Buttan, Encourages Students | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 6: Shiv Kumar Sharma, IPS, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, visited Government Middle School, Buttan in District Reasi on 06.05.2026, as part of his outreach to students in rural and remote areas.
During his visit, the DIG interacted warmly with students and staff, took keen interest in understanding the academic environment of the school. He encouraged the students to pursue their goals with dedication and determination.
Emphasizing the importance of a healthy lifesty | |
| | | | Dr Darakhshan inaugurates Reconstruction & Beautification Project of shrine at Sarbal | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 6: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today visited the Ziyarat of Sakhi Zainuddin Wali (RA) at Aishmuqam and paid obeisance here. She inspected the whole complex and took stock of the management and facilities. Waqf Board Executive Magistrate Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin # Executive Engineer of the Board Qazi Mushtaq and other officers accompanied Dr Andrabi. Waqf Chairperson laid the foundation for the construction of the retaing wall in t | |
| | | | Reasi police continue crackdown on drug menace; 300 capsules recovered in Katra | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, May 6: Reasi Police, under the supervision of SSP Reasi Sh. Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, continues its sustained efforts under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan to curb the menace of drug abuse and illegal trafficking.
In continuation of these efforts, a police party deployed on patrolling and frisking duty in Katra town achieved a significant success. At around 1400 hours, while conducting routine checking near Ambika Chowk, Katra, one suspicious person approaching from Udhampur towards Katra was intercepted and stopped for verification.
During questioning, the individual disclosed his identity as Vicky Kumar S/o Sanjay Kumar R/o Suketar, Tehsil Dansal. Upon chec | |
| | | | ADC Jammu Ansuya Jamwal releases devotional song “Jogiya Aa Vehre” | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 6: A soulful devotional song titled "Jogiya Aa Vehre" was officially released during a special function held at the Press Club of Jammu today. Organized by Keshav Chopra, Chairman of Samvedna Society, the event was graced by Additional Deputy Commissioner Jammu Ansuya Jamwal JKAS and Deputy Director Tourism Publicity Jammu Savita Chauhan JKAS, who jointly unveiled the track alongside Keshav Chopra and Singer of J&K Deepak Kumar .
The devotional song is performed | |
| | | | UT Admin Ladakh signs MoU with Union Ministry of Jal Shakti to ensure sustainable & reliable drinking water supply in region | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, May 6: In a significant step towards ensuring a sustainable and reliable drinking water supply in Ladakh, the Administration of UT Ladakh, on the initiative of Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today signed an MoU with the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti. Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Patil, MoS, Jal Shakti, V Somanna and Secretary, Jal Shakti Ministry, Ashok KK Meena, were present on the occasion.
The MoU would formalise collaboration for the effective implementation | |
| | | | Satish Sharma attends school annual day; urges youth to lead with discipline, purpose | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 6: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today called upon the youth to become torchbearers of discipline, integrity and national pride at the annual day celebration of BSF Senior Secondary School, Jammu.
Addressing a gathering of students, teachers, parents and BSF personnel, the Minister described the occasion as a moment of pride and inspiration | |
| | | | Board cannot recover allowance after taking higher services: HC | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 6: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed an appeal filed by the Chairman, J&K Board of School Education, holding that an officer who was made to discharge duties of a higher office carrying greater responsibility was entitled to be compensated, and the allowance paid to him could not be recovered.
A Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay Parihar passed the judgment in LPA No. 36/2025, filed by the JKBOSE against Syed Abdul Rouf and another. The judgment was reserved on April 21, 2026 and pronounced on May 6, 2026.
The Board was represented by Mr. M.I. Dar, Advocate with Ms. Laila Khan, Advocate, while the resp | |
| | | | Samba police seizes vehicle loaded with stolen ‘Khair’ wooden logs | | | | Early Times Report
SAMBA, May 6: Samba Police has seized a vehicle loaded with stolen Khair wooden logs in the jurisdiction of Police Station Samba which were being transported illegally without any valid permission.
Acting on information received from reliable sources regarding transportation of stolen Khair wooden logs by some unknown person(s), a team of Police Post Goran of PS Samba laid a naka near Sumb and successfully intercepted a Mahindra Load Carrier bearing registration No. JK21B-1746 which was on its way towards Samba from Khabal.
During checking, the vehicle was found carrying a consignment of Khair wooden logs that had been stolen and were being transported illegally with | |
| | | | Indian Army’s Medical Patrol delivers vital healthcare to Sarsoti | | | |
Early Times Report
RAJOURI, May 6: In a significant step towards improving healthcare accessibility, a Medical Patrol was successfully conducted in the General Area Sarsoti by Army medical personnel. The initiative, part of the ongoing Sampark outreach programme, aimed to provide free medical consultations, basic treatment and essential medicines to the local populace, particularly in remote and border areas.
The medical team addressed the healthcare needs of the community, ensuring timely assistance for those in need. This outreach not only offered much-needed medical support but also reinforced the strong bond of trust, cooperation and goodwill between the Indian Army and the local re | |
| | | | NIA gets 7-day custody of Shabir Shah in 1996 Naaz Crossing violence case; Court seeks fast probe into larger conspiracy | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 6: In a significant development in a decades-old terror-linked case, the Special NIA Court has remanded Shabir Ahmed Shah to further police custody in connection with NIA case RC-01/2026/NIA/JMU, arising out of the alleged Naaz Crossing mob violence incident of July 17, 1996.
The order was passed by Special Judge NIA Prem Sagar after the accused, Shabir Ahmed Shah, son of Ghulam Mohd Shah, resident of Anantnag and presently residing at Sanat Nagar, Srinagar, was produced before the Court by CIO NIA DySP Ankit Rohilla.
The NIA had sought further custody of the accused for ten days, submitting that the investigation was still in progress and that important lea | |
| | | | Sakeena Itoo reviews recruitment process of various departments, SKIMS | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 6: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the recruitment process undertaken by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) in various departments like Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare , Education departments and Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura.
The meeting was attended by Chairman, JKSSB, Vikas Kundal; Secretary JKSSB, Khurshid Ahmad Sanai; Additional Director SKIMS, Zahoor Ahmad Mir; Controller of Examinations JKSSB, Director Finance, Health and Medical Education department, representatives of various depart | |
| | | | KPs stage mass protest against NFSA, demand rollback | | *Relief holders divided on NPHH, PHH scheme | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 6: In order to roll back the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and continue the disbursement of ration as per previous scale, the Kashmiri Pandit migrant community staged an en-masse protest outside the office of Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner for Migrants at Canal Road Jammu here today.
Hundreds of displaced families, including men, women, and elderly, assembled at the Canal Road complex this morning and raised slogans against the integration of migrant ration cards into the NFSA database. The protesters demanded immediate rollback of the scheme and restoration of the old system of relief and ration distribution.
The protest was spearheaded by Jammu | |
| | | | Dragon fruit cultivation gets impetus in Samba villages | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, May 6: The cultivation of Dragon fruit is gaining impetus in Samba district, thanks to the support services being provided to the farmers under the Government Schemes.
The observations were made by a team of officers led by Director Horticulture Jammu (DHC) Gul Sayed during their visit to villages of Salmeri and Dhamore in Vijaypur Zone.
The Director, along with District Level Subject Matter Specialist Samba Raivati Raman Sharma and HDO Dr. Manmohan Lal, visite | |
| | | | Anil Kumar chairs review of anti-drug campaign in Kathua | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, May 6: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Public Works (R&B) Department, Anil Kumar Singh, who is the designated District Mentor for Kathua under the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan', today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to oversee and strengthen the implementation of anti-drug campaign in the district.
The District Mentor reviewed the progress achieved under the ongoing 100-day intensive campaign. He emphasized the need for a coordinated, result-oriented | |
| | | | DC Udhampur convenes public outreach camp at Chenani | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, May 6: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa, today presided over a public outreach-cum-grievance redressal camp at Community Facilitation Centre Chenani.
The programme witnessed the presence of IAS Probationer Shagun Singh, Sub Divisional Magistrate Dr. Ranjeet Singh Kotwal, district and sectoral officers, former PRI members and a large number of people from adjoining panchayats.
During the interaction, former PRI members including locals highlighted several | |
| | | | Drug peddler apprehended with heroin at Circular Road | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 6: Continuing its drive under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Jammu Police achieved a significant success by apprehending a drug peddler during naka checking. On 04-05-2026, a police team led by I/C Police Post Chowk Chabutra, along with the SHO Police Station Pacca Danga, during naka checking at Circular Road, apprehended one individual identified as Khurshid Ahmed S/o Ghulam Mir R/o Rawat Pura, Karal Pura, Kupwara.
During his personal search, approximately 4-5 g | |
| | | | 3-day training for Field Trainers concludes at Doda | | Census 2027 | |  Early Times Report
DODA, May 6: The three-day training programme for Field Trainers under Census 2027 concluded today at the VC Hall, DC Office Complex Doda. The initiative marked the first phase of capacity building aimed at preparing over 500 Field Trainers for the upcoming House Listing and Housing Census, ensuring systematic, uniform and efficient data collection across the district.
The training programme was conducted under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Krishan Lal, who is also th | |
| | | | KVK Reasi organises Training Programme on Scientific Backyard Poultry Farming | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, May 6: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the administrative control of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) organised training programme on "Empowering rural youths through scientific backyard poultry farming" under the ARYA (Attracting and Retaining Youths in Agriculture) project here today at KVK Reasi campus which was attended by a number of farmers of the area. The major objective of the programme was to educate the rural youths on scientific backyard poultry farming and to create productive assets for the resource poor rural youths of hilly areas through capacity building and inputs support. The progra | |
| | | | DC Bandipora hears Public Grievances at Mega Block Diwas in Ketson | | | |
Early Times Report
BANDIPORA, May 6: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib on Tuesday chaired a Mega Block Diwas programme at High School Ketson in Aloosa block, where she reviewed developmental activities and addressed a range of public grievances raised by local residents.
The programme witnessed participation from officers of various departments, local residents, and students, with cultural performances presented on the occasion.
During the interaction session, residents raised several key issues, including ration cards, road connectivity, LPG supply, transport facilities, tourism development, Lolab-Bandipora road, playground facilities, water scarcity, and other public co | |
| | | | Doda police organized Special Gram Sabhas on drug abuse awareness across multiple panchayats | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, May 6: In continuation of its sustained efforts under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Doda Police today organized a series of Special Gram Sabhas on drug abuse awareness across various Panchayats in the district, with active participation from multiple departments and members of civil society.
A Special Gram Sabha on drug abuse awareness was successfully conducted at Panchayat Gai Dessa under the supervision of SHO PS Dessa. The programme was organized in coordination with the Health Department, Rural Development Department, Youth Services & Sports, and representatives of civil society. The event focused on sensitizing the public, especially the youth, abo | |
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