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| Karra flags statehood delay, 'Chanda Chori', youth distress and public-sector gaps | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Thursday stepped up its grassroots outreach with a 'Chopal Pe Charcha' at Digiana Rani Talab, bringing into focus a wide spectrum of issues confronting people across Jammu and Kashmir, from the prolonged demand for restoration of statehood and unemployment to healthcare and education vacancies, the concerns of daily wagers and NHM employees, farmers' problems, deteriorating infrastructure and the ris | |
| | | | Shri Guru Ravi Dass Birth anniversary celebrated at Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 17: While speaking on this occasion Sham Lal Basson Gen Secy and former councilor said that E V Ramaswami was born in 1879 in the district of Erode in then Madras in a rich family of Shudra caste.A great thinker EV Ramaswami became the unchallengeable mass leader.Periyar started independent Rationalist Self Respect Movement. He declared that the objectives of his group was to establish a castless society on the basis of principles of equality; a society where th | |
| | | | Dr Ritu Singh in collaboration with DLSA sensitises educators on Juvenile Justice and child protection | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 17: As part of the Legal Literacy Initiative of Kunwarani Dr. Ritu Singh Ji, Founder and Pro-Vice Chairperson of Delhi Public School Jammu, Katra and Nagbani, Delhi Public School Jammu, in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Jammu, organised a Legal Literacy and Sensitisation Programme on the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The programme was aimed at sensitising educators about child rights, legal safegua | |
| | | | Ritika Trehan celebrates PM Modi's birthday with women, children at Channi Himmat | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 17: Jammu and Kashmir UT Convenor of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Ritika Trehan, marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday through a community outreach programme at Channi Himmat, interacting directly with women and young girls belonging to marginalised sections of society and emphasising the importance of service, empowerment and inclusive development. The programme was organised under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', with Trehan saying that the occasion should be u | |
| | | | Reasi police conducts Thana Diwas programmes | | | |
Early Times Report
REASI, Sept 17: Reasi Police conducted Thana Diwas programmes at multiple locations across the district to strengthen police-public interaction, address public grievances and enhance community participation in maintaining peace and security.
At Police Post Kakryal, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Katra, the Thana Diwas was presided over by SP Katra, along with SDPO Katra and SHO Police Station Katra. During the programme, members of the general public interacted with the police officers and projected their grievances and local issues. The grievances were heard patiently and necessary directions were issued for their prompt disposal.
Similarly, SDPO Mahore an | |
| | | | Samba police and security forces carry out joint night patrol along Ghagwal border | | | | Early Times Report
SAMBA, Sept 17: Samba Police in coordination with security forces conducted a joint night foot patrol and area domination exercise along the border belt of Police Station Ghagwal as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security and maintain heightened vigilance in the border areas. These teams from the Samba Police along with sister agencies conducted a foot patrol in the border area headed by the Addl. SP Samba. The patrol covered sensitive border tracks and suspected infiltration routes in the border areas including Mawa, Babber Nallah and Rajpura. The exercise aimed to spot security gaps, improve night surveillance and strengthen border defense. This joint patrol is | |
| | | | Adv Devraj Sharma leads Diya lighting at Miran Sahib to mark PM Modi's birthday | | | | Early Times Report
RS PURA, Sept 17: Senior BJP leader and former Sarpanch Adv Devraj Sharma today led a special Diya lighting programme at Miran Sahib to mark the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing the occasion as an opportunity to recall what he termed 25 years of dedicated public service and to reaffirm the commitment to Seva, Sushasan and Jan Kalyan. The programme formed part of the BJP's wider Seva Sankalp Abhiyan being observed across Jammu and Kashmir, with diya-lighting and other service-oriented activities planned across the Union Territory.
Addressing those present, Devraj Sharma said Prime Minister Modi's public journey-from becoming Chief Minister of Gujarat | |
| | | | Foundation stones laid for two major road projects worth Rs 18.17 Crore in Poonch Haveli | | |  Early Times Report
POONCH, Sept 17: In a significant boost to rural connectivity in Poonch Haveli, the foundation stones of two major road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) were laid today by Jenab Ajaz Ahmed Jan, MLA Haveli (Poonch).
The two projects cover a combined length of 8 kilometres at a total sanctioned cost of Rs 18.17 crore.
The first project, 021 - Link Road from Km 4.400 of Poonch-Jhullas Road at Banga Pani to Pothi Pathana, has a length of 6 kilometres | |
| | | | Jammu Municipal Commissioner flagging Car & Bike Rally at ASCOMS Hospital | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 17: Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences & Hospital (ASCOMS), under the aegis of the Shri Chander Chinar Bada Akhara Udasin Society, organized a grand Car and Bike Rally in firm support of the Prime Minister's flagship campaign, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (Drug-Free India Campaign), on the auspicious occasion of the 76th birthday of the Prime Minister nearly 200 vehicles participated in the event.
The rally witnessed energetic and active participatio | |
| | | | CGPWA celebrates Modi's birthday with plantation | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 17: The Central Govt Pensioners' Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) today celebrated Prime Minister Narinder Modi's 76th birthday with plantation of saplings in Bal Bharti Public School.
The President of BALGRAN society V K Raina who is also the Life member of the CGPWA inaugurated it. The Treasurer CGPWA, O P Sharma and EC member V K Padha were present. Over 50 plants were planted by the them and the students. The students, teachers and staff conveyed greetin | |
| | | | MLA Vikram Randhawa initiates Rs 50 lakh nallah wall reconstruction work in Sanjay Nagar | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 17: MLA Bahu Ch. Vikram Randhawa today initiated the reconstruction work of the nallah protection wall in Sanjay Nagar, Ward No. 46, at an estimated cost of ?50 lakh.
The work is being executed under the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED). The earlier wall had been severely damaged and collapsed at several places, creating a serious safety hazard for local residents and posing a risk to the surrounding area.
The commencement of the work took plac | |
| | | | DC Ramban reviews implementation of E-Waste, Solid Waste Management measures | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Sept 17: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of E-Waste Management and Solid Waste Management measures across the district.
The meeting was attended by ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak; ACR Shokat Hayat Mattoo; ACD Imran Naik; Tehsildar Headquarters Reejuta Mahajan; Divisional Officer PCC Mukesh Singh Bali; CEO Municipal Council Sudarshan Jamwal; Executive Officers of Municipal Committees of Batote and B | |
| | | | JKBOSE notifies annual examination dates for class 10, 11 & 12 | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Sept 17: The Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has notified the date sheets for classes 10, 11 and 12 for the examination session Annual Regular (Oct-Nov) 2026 for Kashmir Division, winter zone areas of Jammu Division, and UT of Ladakh.
As per the date sheet, the Class 10 examinations will commence on October 19 for Mathematics paper, and will conclude on November 18 with Computer Science.
The class 12 examinations likewise begin on October 21 and the class 11 on October 29. All examinations will begin at 11:00 AM and conclude at 2 PM.
For further details and updates, candidates are encouraged to visit the official website of the Bo | |
| | | | Dr Darakhshan reviews arrangements for Annual Urs at historic Dastgeer Sahib Shrine | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 17: Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board and Minister of State, Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today visited the historic Dastgeer Sahib Shrine at Khanyar, Srinagar, and reviewed the arrangements being put in place for devotees, particularly in view of the ongoing Urs days. Dr. Andrabi paid obeisance at the revered shrine and prayed for the welfare, peace and prosperity of all. During her visit, she inspected the cleanliness arrangements, facilities for devotees and the ongoing developmental and beautification works being executed by the J&K Waqf Board. Waqf Board Member Syed Mohammad Haqqani and Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin, Executive Magistrate & Tehsildar also accompanied th | |
| | | | JMC launches 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' at PSPS GCW Gandhi Nagar, Commissioner unveils fortnight-long action plan | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 17: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today launched the 'Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026' campaign at Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government College for Women (PSPS GCW), Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, ushering in a fortnight of intensified cleanliness drives, citizen participation and awareness activities across the city.
Being organised under the national theme "Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat" and the local call to action "Collective Action for Visi | |
| | | | Omar-led Govt committed to welfare and empowerment of students: RL Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 17: The Omar Abdullah-led Government is firmly committed to framing and implementing pro-student policies aimed at addressing the genuine educational, employment and career-related concerns of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, said Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President, J&K National Conference.
Gupta was interacting with a delegation of students headed by Harshvardhan Singh, President, JKNC Students Wing, Jammu, which called on him and apprised him of various i | |
| | | | FIR registered against pony handler operating without valid ID card on SMVD Yatra track | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Sept 17: Reasi Police has registered FIR No. 292/2026 under Section 223(a) BNS against Rahul Kumar S/o Sham Lal, R/o Ward No. 09, Arli Hansali, Tehsil Katra, District Reasi, for operating as a pony handler without a valid ID/registration card on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Yatra Track, within the jurisdiction of Police Post Banganga. The action was initiated after the pony handler was found operating without the requisite identification/registration card, in vio | |
| | | | BIS JKBO conducts awareness camp for Gold and Silver Jewellery dealers at Katra | | |  Early Times Report
KATRA, Sept 17: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu & Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO), conducted an awareness camp for gold and silver jewellery dealers at Katra today, in collaboration with the Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Jammu and the Legal Metrology Department, Jammu.
The programme aimed to create awareness among jewellery dealers regarding the BIS Hallmarking Scheme, applicable standards, and various BIS initiatives related to quali | |
| | | | NGT puts 540-MW Kwar Hydro Project under environmental scanner, notices centre & J&K Govt | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 17: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has issued notices to the Union Government, J&K Government and other authorities on a petition alleging environmental violations, excessive blasting, indiscriminate muck dumping and damage to houses in villages affected by the 540-MW Kwar Hydro-Electric Project in Kishtwar district.
A Bench comprising Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Chairperson, and Dr. Afroz Ahmad, Expert Member, issued notices to the Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy; Central Pollution Control Board; J&K Pollution Control Committee; Chief Secretary, J | |
| | | | L-G VK Saxena rolls out LG Yuva Internship Programme on the birth anniversary of PM | | | |
Early Times Report
LEH, Sept 17: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena today rolled out the "LG Yuva Internship Programme" in Ladakh, a unique initiative aimed at institutionalising youth participation in Governance. The internship programme provides a structured platform for youth to work with and learn from the government.
Guided by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision that youth are the greatest strength of a Viksit Bharat, this initiative integrates 2,000 youth into 25 different government departments for a 3-month internship, thereby empowering the young minds to become active partners in Ladakh's development, rather than becoming mere beneficiaries.
Interns fro | |
| | | | HC seeks Centre, J&K Govt response on bar against sale of land under Agrarian Reforms Act | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 17: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has sought response from the Union of India and the J&K Government on a petition challenging restrictions on the sale and transfer of land vested under Section 12 of the J&K Agrarian Reforms Act, 1976.
A Division Bench comprising Justice Sindhu Sharma and Justice Shahzad Azeem, while hearing petition, issued notice to the respondents, returnable within four weeks. The petitioners have been directed to take requisite steps for service within two weeks. The matter has been listed for November 4, 2026.
The petitioners have challenged the amended Section 28-A of the J&K Agrarian Reforms Act, substituted through t | |
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