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| Vikram Singh appointed new J&K Karni Sena president | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 21: Keeping in view of the track record of constant public service, Vikram Singh has been appointed president of Jammu and Kashmir Karni Sena
In this regard, a statement has been issued by Rakhi Garg,National organisational Mahamantri, has expressed hope that Sh Vikram Singh will prove his metal to strengthen the organization | |
| | | | NIA Court denies bail to Sunjwan terror case accused | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 21: In a stern order underscoring that national security cannot be subordinated to personal or family considerations, a Special NIA Court in Jammu has declined interim bail to Shafiq Ahmed Sheikh, an accused in the Sunjwan terror attack case, who had sought temporary release to attend his sister's wedding.
Special Judge NIA Cases, Jammu, Prem Sagar, however, adopted a humanitarian approach and permitted Sheikh to attend his sister's Rukhsati through virtual mode from Central Jail, Kot Bhalwal, directing the jail authorities to facilitate a video conference with his family on August 23 at 10 am.
The court held that the allegations against the accused related | |
| | | | DC Ramban inspects Dalwas-Sowani Road, directs PMGSY to expedite restoration | | | |
Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Aug 21: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today inspected the damaged stretches of Dalwas-Sowani Road affected by mudslides triggered by recent heavy rainfall.
During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Executive Engineer PMGSY Ramban and NHAI engineers present at the site to immediately initiate restoration works and ensure that road connectivity is restored at the earliest.
The Deputy Commissioner directed NHAI to take up construction of a crate wall along the National Highway to protect the Dalwas-Sowani Road at the take-off point. He also instructed the Executive Engineer PMGSY to expedite restoration works at other affected | |
| | | | Sham Lal Sharma calls for greater social responsibility towards welfare and dignity of Senior Citizens | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 21: Senior Citizens Day was celebrated with enthusiasm at Golden's Day Care & Recreation Centre for Senior Citizens, Lower Roop Nagar, Jammu, with cultural programmes, health-awareness sessions and interactive activities highlighting the importance of dignity, social participation and the overall wellbeing of senior citizens.
Sham Lal Sharma, MLA Jammu North, who was the Chief Guest, appreciated the efforts of the Centre in providing senior citizens with a caring | |
| | | | SK Gupta, Kamala Gupta felicitated | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 21: The Gandhinagar Greenbelt Morning Walkers Association today felicitated Justice (Retd) S K Gupta & his wife Kamala Gupta on their birthdays. It was a unique occasion that both of them have birthdays today. Today was 84 th birthday of Justice Gupta & 76th birthday of Kamala Gupta. Members presented bouquets & Angvastr to both of them. Chief Organiser Vijay Phoa & Pooja Malhotra presented on behalf of the Association, planters to both of them.
A sumptuous p | |
| | | | Omar Govt committed to protect the interest and welfare of working classes: RL Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 21: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta Friday said that the Omar Abdullah-led government, in keeping with the party's pro-poor and pro-worker legacy, is committed to protecting the interests and welfare of employees and workers in both the organised and unorganised sectors.
Gupta made these remarks while interacting with the delegation led by Thakur Nar Singh, President of the State Central Labour Union, accompanied by | |
| | | | Arvind Gupta launches Rs 70 lakh development works in Ward No. 41 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 21: Jammu West MLA Arvind Gupta on Friday inaugurated development works worth Rs 70 lakh in Ward No. 41, reaffirming his commitment to providing improved civic amenities and community infrastructure across the constituency.
The development package includes the construction of a multipurpose hall adjoining the Radha Krishna Temple, besides several lane and drain works in the locality. The multipurpose hall will provide residents with a dedicated venue for social, | |
| | | | Jammu police foils illegal bovine transportation, rescues 66 bovines at Jakhodi Ragoora in Bagh E Bahu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 21: Acting swiftly on reliable information, Police Station Bagh-e-Bahu rescued 66 bovine animals being transported in a cruel and inhumane manner from Jakhodi Khad near Batra Hospital, Jammu.
On receipt of the information, a police team of PS Bagh-e-Bahu immediately proceeded to the indicated area and intercepted the transportation. The bovine animals were found being taken on foot towards Kashmir without adequate arrangements for their food and water, allegedly | |
| | | | Integrated Communication & Outreach Programme launched by CBC | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Aug 21: The Integrated Communication & Outreach Programme on Nasha Mukt Bharat, Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and Flagship Programmes of Government of India, launched by Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, Field Office, Concluded today.
Surinder Kumar Sharma, Naib Tehsildar, Tikri was the Chief Guest where as Mrs. Monika Karlupia acted as Chairperson of the grand Valedictory function.
The function started wit | |
| | | | Police attaches moveable property worth lakhs of notorious drug smuggler | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Aug 21: In a first of its kind action in the entire J&K Union Territory under the provisions of the newly enacted criminal laws, J&K Police Kathua has attached a vehicle identified as proceeds of crime in connection with a narcotics case.
The action was led by SHO PS Billawar under the guidance of SP Ops Upper Kathua & SDPO Billawar and under the overall supervision of SSP Kathua Ms. Mohita Sharma, IPS.
The attached vehicle is a Car bearing Registration No. JK08Q- | |
| | | | Jammu police apprehends two suspected drug peddlers in Miran Sahib | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 21: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and illicit narcotics under the ongoing anti-drug campaign, Police Station Miran Sahib has apprehended two suspected drug peddlers and recovered approximately 14-18 grams of heroin-like substance from their possession.
The accused have been identified as Ravi Kumar S/o Des Raj, R/o Phinder, Tehsil R.S. Pura, and Badhir Din S/o Saif Ali, R/o Lalyana, Bishnah.
During routine patrolling in the Phinder area, within the jurisdiction of Police Station Miran Sahib, a police party intercepted both persons on suspicion. During lawful search, approximately 06-08 grams of heroin-like substance and one OP | |
| | | | Div Com Kashmir reviews arrangements for 18th Harmuk Gangbal Yatra | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 21: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today reviewed the arrangements for the 18th annual Harmuk Gangbal Yatra in a meeting, here.
The three-day yatra is being organised by the Harmuk Ganga Gangbal Trust (HGGT), with around 150-200 pilgrims expected to participate.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Jitin Kishore, SSP Traffic Rural, Chief Engineers of the Roads & Buildings (R&B) and Public Health Engineering (PHE) departments, SDM, officials from the Archaeological Survey of India, Traffic Police, Wildlife Department, Forest Health Department and KPDCL, besides HGGT General Secretary Vinod Pandit. | |
| | | | Panun Kashmir to hold day-long hunger strike on Sept 5 | | Demands rehabilitation with dignity for KPs | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 21: Panun Kashmir on Friday announced a day-long hunger strike on September 5 to press for its long-pending demands, including a separate homeland with Union Territory status for displaced Kashmiri Pandits.
Addressing a meeting of community members at Swami Ram Shaiv Ashram (Trika), Naseeb Nagar,Janipur, Panun Kashmir Convener Dr. Agnishekhar said the hunger strike will be observed by 108 PK volunteers at Jammu Press Club on September 5 to highlight the continu | |
| | | | Labour Commissioner, reviews functioning of Labour Department, Kashmir Division | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 21: Continuing with the review of the functioning of the Labour Department across the divisions, the Labour Commissioner, J&K, S. Charandeep Singh, JKAS, today conducted a detailed review of the functioning of the Labour Department, Kashmir Division, during a meeting held with the Deputy Labour Commissioner, Kashmir, and Assistant Labour Commissioners of Kashmir Division in his office chamber at Batamaloo, Srinagar. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Labou | |
| | | | MLA Mohan Lal lays foundation stone for Rs 78 lakh bridge in Pragwal | | |  Early Times Report
AKHNOOR, Aug 21: Akhnoor MLA Mohan Lal Bhagat on Friday laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 12-metre span Deck-Type Plate Girder Bridge over Beli Nallah at Rangpur in the Pragwal area.
The bridge, along with its approaches, will be constructed by the Public Works Department (PWD) at an estimated cost of ?78 lakh. Located close to the International Border (IB), the bridge holds considerable importance for the border belt as it will strengthen road connectivit | |
| | | | IIM Jammu concludes first phase of leadership development programme | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 21: Indian Institute of Management Jammu concluded the first phase of its training programme Leadership Development Programme for Young Managers-Batch VII for SAIL marking the completion of an intensive learning and development journey focused on reflection, experiential learning, leadership, and professional growth. The training program consists of 46 participants from SAIL. The training program was presided over by Prof. Prashant Mishra, Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy, IIM Jammu in presence of Prof. Nitin Upadhyay, Dean Academics, IIM Jammu, and Program Director and Dr. Mamta Tripathi, Programme Director.
Addressing the participants, Prof | |
| | | | PM interacts with CEOs and Founders of Space Startups | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 21: CEOs of leading companies in the space sector working in diverse fields ranging from building rockets and reusable semi-cryogenic launch vehicles, avionics, satellites, advanced propulsion system, space and defence intelligence, removing space debris, AI-powered hyperlocal weather and climate intelligence, among others, participated in the interaction. They highlighted the rapid progress being made by India's private space industry and shared their vision for the sector's future. They shared that they have put in significant time and effort in building their capabilities and required technologies indigenously in the country, while expressing gratitude | |
| | | | L-G VK Saxena's water conservation initiative leads to channelising 20 million litres | | | |
Early Times Report
LEH, Aug 21: In yet another landmark water conservation initiative led by Lt Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, a huge volume of nearly 20 million litres of water has been successfully channelised in another dry canal at Chuchot village in Leh, aimed at ensuring long-term water and agricultural sustainability in the region.
The 20 million litres of water forms part of the 90 million litres of glacier water from Stok Glacier being tapped and diverted at the behest of Lieutenant Governor, Shri Saxena, enabling farmers to utilise a huge quantity of glacier water that was earlier flowing down the River Indus.
A majority of these 90 million litres of daily water discharg | |
| | | | Senior Citizens Club Udhampur celebrates 6th Raising Day | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Aug 21: Senior Citizens Club (Regd.), Udhampur, celebrated its 6th Raising Day today with enthusiasm and participation from prominent citizens, social organisations, members of the business community, and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Trade. The occasion was graced by Sh. Pawan Gupta, Hon'ble MLA Udhampur (West); Sh. Balwant Singh Mankotia, Hon'ble MLA Chenani-Ghordi; and Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj, Hon'ble MLA Ramnagar, who were the distinguished dignitaries on the occasion. The executive body of all branches of club, Chenani, Majalta, Ramnagar, Ghordi and Basantgarh attended the function. A special highlight of the programme was the launch of three b | |
| | | | EX-Corporators of JMC met Bhalla, highlight bunglings in developments | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 21: A delegation of all party former corporators of Jammu Municipal Corporation met the former minister and Working President JKPCC Raman Bhalla and Chief Spokesperson Mr. Ravinder Sharma and highlighted the bungling and pick & choose in the development works in Jammu city due to an alleged nexus of politicians and contractors, ignoring the ground realities and flood damaged infrastructure areas and flood affected people. The ex-corporators had held a strong protest demonstration too, on this issue and brought the matter to the notice of higher authorities of Municipal Corporation and the administration and demanded an enquiry and for following the necessar | |
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