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| FADA Kashmir members meets Transport Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 9: A delegation of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), Kashmir Members, met Vishesh Mahajan, (JKAS) Transport Commissioner, Jammu & Kashmir, to discuss various issues concerning the Trade Certificate and its implementation for automobile dealerships operating across the Union Territory.
The delegation comprised of FADA Kashmir Members, under the leadership of Mr Sanjay Aggarwal, Chairperson FADA J&K apprised the Transport Commissioner of t | |
| | | | Er Nazir Ahmad Yatoo Urges DC Budgam to Provide Immediate Relief | | |  Early Times Report
BUDGAM, Sept 9: Prominent political activist Er. Nazir Ahmad Yatoo today visited Nagabal, Charar-i-Sharief, and interacted with local residents regarding the serious economic hardships being faced by people dependent on tourism-related activities in and around Yousmarg.
During the visit, residents expressed deep concern over unemployment, loss of livelihood and financial difficulties, particularly as the winter season is approaching. Many families in the area depend directl | |
| | | | SMVDU celebrates National Sports Day | | | | Early Times Report
KATRA, Sept 9: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, celebrated National Sports Day with great enthusiasm under the theme "Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat". To mark the occasion, the Board for Sports Activities, SMVDU, organized the Major Dhyan Chand Basketball and Tennis Tournaments for both boys and girls.Around 80 students actively participated in the tournaments, displaying remarkable sportsmanship, teamwork, and competitive spirit.
The events were organized to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and to promote the spirit of fitness and sporting excellence among students. The matches were successfully conducted under the | |
| | | | Central University of Jammu observes Himalaya Diwas 2026 | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 9: The Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jammu (CUJ), under the patronage of Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Jain, observed Himalaya Diwas on September 9, 2026, at the University Auditorium. The programme, organised under the theme "Himalaya Hai Toh Hum Hain," aimed to raise awareness about the ecological significance of the Himalayan region and the urgent need for its conservation and sustainable management.
As part of the observance, a panel discussion and a quiz competition were organised ahead of the main programme, engaging participants in dialogue on Himalayan ecology, conservation and environmental responsibility. The | |
| | | | LMD intensified enforcement drive across J&K | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 9: Under the supervision of Controller, Legal Metrology, J&K, Shiv Kumar Gupta, the Legal Metrology Department (LMD) has intensified enforcement and compliance activities across the Union Territory. As per the consolidated progress report for August 2026, the Department has realised approximately Rs 44.55 lakh as revenue and Rs 9.10 lakh through composition. The Department has also adopted the Improvement Notice mechanism introduced under Jan Vishwas 2.0, marking an important shift towards compliance-oriented enforcement. Under this mechanism, establishments found with minor or rectifiable deficiencies are served Improvement Notices, giving them an opport | |
| | | | Div Com Jammu reviews Forest Lands demarcation, sets two months' deadline | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 9: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today chaired a meeting of senior officers to review the progress on demarcation of forest lands in Jammu Division and discuss the issues related to demarcation exercise.
The meeting was attended by Chief Conservator of Forests, Jammu, Senthil Kumar; Deputy Commissioners of Jammu Division; Conservators of Forests and Divisional Forest Officers. Officers stationed outside Jammu attended the meeting through virtual m | |
| | | | Education is the power that leads societies towards progress, awareness: Dr Farooq Abdullah | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 9: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah in his message on the occasion of International Literacy Day said that education and literacy are the foundations of any civilized, progressive and dignified society. He said that only an educated society can better understand its rights and responsibilities and while meeting the challenges of a changing world, achieve the goals of progress and prosperity.
Dr Farooq Abdullah said it is highly encouraging and a matter of pride that Jammu and Kashmir, just last week, achieved the target of full literacy by attaining a literacy rate of 98.43 percent under ULLAS-NBSK.
He said this ac | |
| | | | Sham Lal Sharma visits landslide-affected area in Kheri | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 9: MLA Jammu North Sham Lal Sharma today conducted an on-the-spot visit of the landslide-affected area at Teli Mohalla, Kheri, Ward No. 6, Panchayat Keran, to assess the extent of damage and review the situation faced by local residents. During the visit, he interacted with the affected families and other residents, took detailed feedback regarding their immediate difficulties and assessed the availability of essential relief and rehabilitation assistance on the | |
| | | | Jammu police arrests one with 12.73 Grams of suspected Heroin/Chitta in Bishnah | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 9: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and the menace of narcotic substances, Jammu Police has apprehended one person and recovered 12.73 grams of suspected heroin/chitta during naka checking in the jurisdiction of Police Station Bishnah.
During routine patrolling and naka checking, a police party of Police Station Bishnah noticed a Swift VDI vehicle bearing registration number JK02BM-8657 approaching the naka. On noticing the police pres | |
| | | | BIS conducts enforcement raid at jewellery outlet in Kathua | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Sept 9: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu & Kashmir Branch Office, conducted an Enforcement Search & Seizure operation at a BIS registered jewellery outlet in Dyalachak, Kathua, following information regarding suspected violations of mandatory hallmarking requirements.
During the search, BIS officials examined gold jewellery displayed/offered for sale and seized 53 gold jewellery articles having a total gross weight of 162.22 g for non-compliance with the | |
| | | | PM Modi's visionary leadership drives India's 7.8% GDP growth: MP Gulam Ali Khatana | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 9: Rajya Sabha MP Er. Gulam Ali Khatana today lauded India's impressive economic performance, stating that the country is achieving unprecedented milestones under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji. Referring to the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data showing a 7.8% real growth rate in Q1 (April-June) of FY 2026-27, the MP said India continues to firmly strengthen its position as the world's fastest-growing major economy.
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| | | | PTTI Vijaypur organises health awareness lecture | | |  Early Times Report
VIJAYPUR, Sept 9: The Police Technical Training Institute (PTTI), Vijaypur, organised a comprehensive Health Awareness Lecture for its officers, instructors, staff and trainees with the objective of promoting preventive healthcare, personal hygiene and awareness regarding common seasonal ailments. The programme was inaugurated by Ranjit Singh Sambyal, IPS, Principal, PTTI Vijaypur. On the occasion, Dr. Sanjay Sharma, Consultant Physician, Police Hospital, Jammu, was invited | |
| | | | Rural police Jammu cracks two theft cases; two accused arrested, stolen property worth approx Rs 17 lakh recovered | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 9: In a significant success, Rural Police Jammu has cracked two theft cases registered at Police Station Domana with the arrest of two accused persons and recovery of stolen gold/silver articles and cash worth approximately Rs 17 lakh.
The cases were registered as FIR No. 180/2026 and FIR No. 189/2026 under Sections 331(4) and 305 BNS following theft complaints received on 20.08.2026 and 02.09.2026.
During investigation, police teams constituted by PS Domana, w | |
| | | | Reasi police solves Bhambla assault case; all four accused arrested after relentless pursuit | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Sept 9: In a swift and significant breakthrough, demonstrating professional competence and unwavering determination, District Police Reasi has successfully apprehended all four accused involved in the violent assault case reported at Bhambla. While one accused was apprehended shortly after the incident, the remaining three accused were tracked down and arrested from Jalandhar, Punjab, following a relentless pursuit by the Reasi Police.
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| | | | Dr Andrabi distributes Computer Systems among Shrine Administrations | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 9: In a significant step towards modernising Waqf administration, the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board has launched a Technological Empowerment Initiative aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure across its shrine administrations and sub-units. Under the initiative, computer systems were distributed among administrators of various Waqf Board shrines and sub-units at the New Central Waqf Office, Sonwar, Srinagar, by Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Minister of State | |
| | | | 3-day annual Kailash Yatra begins in Bhaderwah amid religious fervour | | | | Early Times Report
BHADERWAH, Sept 9: The three-day annual Kailash Yatra began in Bhaderwah today, with devotees embarking on the pilgrimage to seek the blessings of Lord Vasuki Naag.
Amid chants in praise of Lord Vasuki Naag, the yatra passed through Bhaderwah town, where local Member Legislative Assembly Daleep Singh Parihar, ADC Sunil Kumar Bhutyal, CEO, BDA, Sanjeev Sharma, ASP Vinod Sharma, DFO Davinder Kumar, Tehsildar, Kamal Preet Singh, SDPO Naveed Shokat Qazi, EO Municipality Ravi Sahni, President of Sanatan Dharma Sabha, Satish Kotwal, Army, Police, CRPF personnel, other tehsil officers and a large number of locals accorded a warm send-off to the pilgrims. As per the schedule, a | |
| | | | Samba police foils major bovine smuggling attempt; rescues 18 bovines, seizes vehicle | | | | Early Times Report
SAMBA, Sept 9: Continuing its drive against bovine smugglers and their propagators, Samba Police has successfully foiled a major bovine smuggling attempt within the jurisdiction of Police Station Ghagwal and rescued eighteen (18) bovines. The truck used in the illegal transportation of bovines has also been seized.
Acting on information received from reliable sources, a team of Police Station Ghagwal during vehicle checking duty at NHW Naka Tapyal, intercepted a truck bearing registration No. HR58F-4684 which was coming from the Kathua side and moving towards the Samba side. During search and checking, eighteen bovines were found inside the vehicle which were tied in a | |
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