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| IGP Jammu chairs Tri-Range security review meeting at Sunderbani | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 8: The Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, IPS, chaired a high-level Tri-Range security review meeting at Sunderbani along with DIG JSK Range, Shridhar Patil, IPS; DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma, IPS; DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range, Sandeep Wazir, IPS; DIG BSF, K. S. Nautiyal; DIG CRPF, Naresh Kumar; SSP Rajouri, Gaurav Sikarwar, IPS; and SSP Reasi, Mukund Tibrewal, IPS.
Detailed discussions were held on the prevailing security scenari | |
| | | | Satish Sharma reaffirms commitment towards balanced, efficient public transport system in J&K | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 8: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today chaired a comprehensive meeting with the representatives of transport associations and unions of Kashmir Division to discuss a wide range of issues concerning the transport sector and deliberate on measures aimed at ensuring a balanced, sustainable and people-centric transportation system across Jamm | |
| | | | Pipping ceremony held at Armed Police Headquarters Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 8: A piping ceremony was held today at Armed Police Headquarters, J&K, Srinagar, wherein Anand Jain, IPS, ADG, Armed, J&K decorated ASI Rajinder Kumar to the rank of Sub Inspector (SI) and three HCs, Zahoor Ahmad, Parvaiz Ahmad & Rajinder Singh to the rank of Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI). He was accompanied by Suneel Raj, SSP APCR Jammu/ I/C Staff Officer to ADG Armed J&K, who joined in adorning the newly promoted officers with their rank insignia. Extending h | |
| | | | Sampark Sabha held with Gujjar Community under Nasha Mukta Abhiyan at Bishnah | | |  Early Times Report
BISHNAH, May 8: In a significant move to strengthen the police-public bond and foster community development, a high-level public outreach meeting was organized today in Khairi Village. The event was primarily addressed by the SSP Jammu Shri Joginder Singh alongside the SP Headquarters focusing on the socio-economic upliftment and security of the Gujjar community.
The meeting saw active participation from local elders, youth, and prominent members of the community. Also in a | |
| | | | Security of State Grounds Cannot Be Termed Vague When Specific Material Exists: HC | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 8: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed three separate habeas corpus petitions challenging preventive detention orders under the Public Safety Act, holding that detention grounds relating to security of the State cannot be termed vague when they are supported by specific material and detention record.
Justice Sanjay Dhar passed three separate judgments while upholding the preventive detention orders issued against Abdul Najam Saqib @ Saqib, Tanveer Ahmad Najar and Akash Ahmad Lone. The Court observed that the material placed before it disclosed specific allegations and that the procedural safeguards required under law had been complied w | |
| | | | MLA Bahu Ch Vikram Randhawa launches development works worth Rs 57 lakhs in ward no. 50 Channi Himmat | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 8: Continuing his commitment towards strengthening civic infrastructure and improving public amenities across the Bahu constituency, MLA Bahu Ch. Vikram Randhawa today inaugurated the construction and upgradation of various lanes and drains in Ward No. 50, Channi Himmat, being undertaken under the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) at an estimated cost of ?57 lakhs.
The programme was attended by District General Secretary Kulveer Charak, Mandal President Nitish Mahajan along with his team, senior party workers, including Ex Corporator Neena Gupta and a large number of local residents, officials from JMC including the concerned JE, and the contractor executing | |
| | | | Pipping ceremony held at Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy Udhampur | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, May 8: A ceremonial piping function was held at Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy Udhampur, to honour police personnel who were recently promoted to higher ranks.
On the occasion, Shiv Kumar Sharma, IPS, DIG, Udhampur-Reasi Range, Incharge Director, SKPA Udhampur, formally decorated the promotee officers with their new ranks. The officers promoted to the rank of Sub-Inspector included Rajinder Singh, Tariq Ahmed and Sanjeev Kumar, while Balbir Singh, Ashok Kumar, Bhu | |
| | | | At Raabita, CM Interacts with public representatives, deputations; discusses developmental, public welfare issues | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several public representatives, various deputations and individuals at his Public Services & Outreach Office Raabita here and discussed a range of public welfare and developmental issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir.
MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, called on the Chief Minister and discussed issues related to parks and gardens in his constituency.
MLA Banihal, Sajad Shaheen, also raised several issues of public importance con | |
| | | | Reasi police detain two notorious drug peddlers under PITNDPS | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, May 8: Continuing its intensified drive against narcotics under the "Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan," District Police Reasi achieved another major success by detaining two more notorious drug peddlers under the stringent PITNDPS Act and lodging them in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, Jammu.
The detained accused have been identified as:
Ajay Singh S/o Rattan Singh R/o Ladda, Tehsil Moungri, District Udhampur, A/P Dadura Panthal, Tehsil Katra, District Reasi, and Jamat Al | |
| | | | Two inter-district drug peddlers arrested with heroin by police at Majalta | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, May 8: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan Udhampur Police apprehended two drug peddlers and recovered heroin from their possession at Battal Naka, Majalta.
During naka checking at Battal Naka, Majalta, intercepted a scooty bearing registration No. JK01AR-1038 coming from Mansar side and recovered 20.94 grams of heroin from two persons riding the vehicle.
The accused were identified as Mohd Moh | |
| | | | Jodhamal observes World Hand Hygiene Day with an Awareness Drive | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 8: Jodhamal Public School actively participated in the observance of World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 as part of a wider campaign being organised in May. With the main global theme "Action Saves Lives."
Recenlty an awareness programme was conducted at Jodhamal Public School, Jammu, in association with Narayana Super Speciality Hospital (NSSH) and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), Kakryal, Katra (J&K).
The session featured Dr. Beena Ja | |
| | | | Hon'ble PM Bharat, Narendra Modi to address 45th anniversary celebrations of The Art of Living | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 8: A gathering of participants from over 182 nations, online and offline, marks four and a half decades of India's most far-reaching humanitarian and spiritual movement.
Prime Minister of Bharat, Narendra Modi will address the landmark celebrations marking 45 years of The Art of Living and the 70th birthday of its founder, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on 10 May 2026, at The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru.
The event, which draws participants from every walk of life - Government Leaders and civil servants, farmers and engineers, homemakers and CEOs, students and senior citizens, and thousands of international delegates is a unique gathering | |
| | | | Two drug peddlers arrested with heroin at Udhampur by Udhampur police | | | |
Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, May 8: Udhampur Police continued its sustained drive against drug menace under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, reaffirming its commitment to eradicate drug abuse and safeguard the youth.
During routine checking, Udhampur Police arrested two persons in separate incidents and recovered heroin from their possession.
In the first case, *Mohd Farooq S/o Babu Hussain R/o Balli, Tehsil & District Udhampur was apprehended and during his personal search, 13 grams heroin was recovered from his possession.
In this regard, FIR No. 193/2026 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act stands registered.
In the second case, *Swayam Sharma S/o Sanjay Kumar R/o Karan Nagar, Tehsil & D | |
| | | | Omar Abdullah expresses grief over drowning incident in Hajin | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed profound grief over the tragic drowning incident in Hajin area of Bandipora district, in which three young boys lost their lives on Friday.
The three youths, all residents of Chandergeer Hajin, drowned in River Jhelum at Check Chandergeer area of Hajin in north Kashmir's Bandipora district.
The Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls. He also prayed for strength and forbearance to the grieving families during this difficult hour. | |
| | | | DRDO & IAF successfully conduct maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation weapon | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, May 8: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on May 07, 2026. TARA, the modular range extension kit, is India's first indigenous glide weapon system to convert unguided warheads into precision guided weapons. TARA has been designed and developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad along with other DRDO laboratories to enhance the lethality and accuracy of a low-cost weapon to neutralise ground-based targets. It is the first glide weapon to utilise state-of-the-art low-cost systems. The | |
| | | | Atal Tunnel opened new era of Development for Lahaul-Spiti: Kavinder Gupta | | | | Early Times Report
MANALI/SISSU, May 8: The Hon'ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Kavinder Gupta on Thursday visited the world-famous Atal Tunnel Rohtang during his tour of Lahaul-Spiti and Manali and praised its technical excellence, strategic importance and transformative role in the region's development. The Governor traversed the tunnel from the South Portal to the North Portal and received a detailed briefing from Border Roads Organisation (BRO) officials on its construction, safety systems and year-round operational management. He said the Atal Tunnel is a remarkable feat of modern engineering and advanced technology that has opened new dimensions of connectivity and development | |
| | | | Paediatrics Dept GMC Jammu organised Thalassemia Awareness Program at GCET Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 8: The Department of Paediatrics at SMGS Hospital, Government Medical College, Jammu, in collaboration with the IAP Jammu Branch, organised an awareness camp on World Thalassemia Day at Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Jammu, with a commitment towards spreading awareness about thalassemia and its prevention. The programme aimed to educate students regarding the importance of early diagnosis, prevention, and awareness about thalassemia in so | |
| | | | Awareness rally organised at Marheen- under Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, May 8: Giving a major push to the district-wide campaign against drug abuse, Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today flagged off a massive awareness rally under the ongoing 'Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan (NMJKA)' from the Block Development Office Marheen-Hiranagar. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, former PRI members, officers, health workers, volunteers and local residents, all united in their resolve to eradicate th | |
| | | | University of Jammu organises extension lecture on "Sampling Techniques in Research" | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 8: The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Jammu organised an extension lecture on the topic "Sampling Techniques in Research" today at the department.
Dr. Shiv Kumar, Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, delivered the lecture as the resource person.
In his address, Dr. Shiv Kumar highlighted the significance of various sampling methods in the research process and explained the distinction | |
| | | | MLA Arvind felicitates meritorious students at GGHSS Canal Road | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 8: MLA Jammu West Arvind Gupta today felicitated the meritorious students of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Canal Road, Jammu, for their outstanding academic performance and achievements.
The programme was held in the presence of Principal Anita Koul, faculty members, students, and several dignitaries. Among those present were BJP Mandal President Anil Angral, Kushant Prajapati, senior leader Keshav Chopra, IIFL Finance GM Arun Sharma, along with distr | |
| | | | Country needs TN Seshan-type Election Commissioner, not BJP's tool kit: Tony | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 8: Senior Congress leader and former DDC Suchetgarh Taranjit Singh Tony on Friday said that the country today needs an Election Commissioner like T. N. Seshan, who upheld democracy with courage and independence, instead of an Election Commission that is allegedly functioning under political pressure from the BJP.
Launching a scathing attack on the Election Commission under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Tony alleged that the credibility and neutrality of the constitutional institution are being seriously questioned across the country.
"The Election Commission was once feared by ruling parties because it protected democracy without bias. Today, u | |
| | | | Kishtwar: 6 families provided compensation under Road Accident Victim Fund | | | | Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, May 8: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today disbursed Rs. 5 lakh as compensation under the J&K Road Accident Victim Fund, based on the cases submitted by Assistant Road Transport Officer (ARTO). An amount of Rs. 1 lakh each was disbursed among the legal heirs of four persons died in road accidents, while Rs 50 thousand each was provided to two grievously injured persons.
This government initiative aims to extend timely financial support to those affected by tragic road accidents and reflects its continued commitment towards assisting bereaved and distressed families.
The families who received compensation included Makhni Begum, W/o Salu | |
| | | | Mock Drill on Fire & Safety organised at SDH Bhaderwah | | | | Early Times Report
BHADERWAH, May 8: A mock drill on fire and safety along with an awareness programme was organised today at Sub District Hospital Bhaderwah by Fire and Emergency Services department.
Assistant Director Fire and Emergency service and hospital administration coordinated the event attended by ADC Sunil Kumar Bhutyal; CEO BDA Sanjeev Sharma; BMO Dr. Varsha Sharma, besides officials and staff members of the hospital and Fire & Emergency Department. | |
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