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| Commissioner JMC Conducts Extensive Inspection of Wards, Assures Time-Bound Redressal of Civic Issues | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 18: Dr. Devansh Yadav, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), today undertook an extensive inspection tour of Wards 26, 39, and 66, covering the areas of Top Sherkhania, Subash Nagar, Suryavanshi Nagar, Lower Roopnagar, and Muthi, to take firsthand stock of the civic issues and challenges being faced by the residents.
During the visit, Dr. Yadav interacted with local residents, who apprised him of a range of pressing concerns affecting their day-to-day | |
| | | | Abhinav Anand extends congratulations to senior Deputy Mayor Chandigarh | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Mar 18: Abhinav Anand, Co-Convenor of the Trade Cell, BJP J&K, met Jasmanpreet Singh, Senior Deputy Mayor of Chandigarh, and extended his heartfelt congratulations on his esteemed position.
During the meeting, Mr. Anand conveyed his best wishes for a successful tenure and appreciated Mr. Singh's dedication towards public service and urban development. He expressed confidence that under his leadership, Chandigarh will witness further growth, improved civic infras | |
| | | | 68th Annual Award Function concludes at DAV College | | |  Early Times Report
AMRITSAR, Mar 18: DAV College, Amritsar proudly organized its 68th Annual Award Presentation Function in the college campus. The event celebrated the academic excellence, achievements, and all-round performance of the students.
The ceremony was graced by Hon'ble Sirivennela IPS, ADCP - City II, Commissionerate of Police, Amritsar, as the Chief Guest. His presence added prestige to the occasion, and his inspiring words motivated students to strive for innovation, creativity, | |
| | | | DBU engages in Post-Budget Webinar 2026 on Education and Skills Development | | |  Early Times Report
MANDI GOBINDGARH, Mar 18: The Department of Business Management and Commerce at Desh Bhagat University, in collaboration with the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) and IQAC, actively participated in the Post-Budget Webinar 2026 organized by the Ministry of Education. The webinar, themed "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas - Fulfilling Aspirations of People," focused on Education, Skills & University Townships and was addressed by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The prog | |
| | | | SPMR College celebrates International Women's Day with Inspirational Lecture from Sugandha Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 18: In a vibrant celebration to female leadership and empowerment, Government Sri Pratap Memorial (SPMR) Rajput College of Commerce, a constituent college of Cluster University, Jammu, organized a special event today to commemorate International Women's Day. Principal of the College Prof. (Dr.) Sunil Gupta was the Chief Guest, while the highlight of the event was an interactive session featuring Sugandha Gupta (IAS), who served as the guest of honor and shared her | |
| | | | GDC Ramnagar organises symposium and skit on road safety | | |  Early Times Report
RAMNAGAR, Mar 18: The Road Safety Club of Government Degree College Ramnagar organised a Symposium and Skit on the theme "Road Safety: A Shared Responsibility" under the able guidance of the Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Bhavnaish Chand Anthal.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Ritika Mahajan (Convenor, Road Safety Club), who highlighted the importance of creating awareness about road safety among youth and emphasized their role as responsible citizens in ens | |
| | | | MCM hosts free medical, dental camp | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Mar 18: Health Committee and NSS Units of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, in collaboration with Fortis Hospital, Mohali, and Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Chandigarh, organised a free Medical and Dental Camp. The initiative aimed to promote health awareness and facilitate access to essential healthcare services within the campus.
The medical team from Fortis Hospital comprised a panel of doctors, including Dr. Prab | |
| | | | Allen announces JEE, NEET batch dates | | |  KOTA, Mar 18: After the conclusion of the board exams, students have begun the admission process to pursue careers as doctors and engineers. Allen Career Institute Kota and other centres have announced the dates for new batches for IIT-JEE and NEET-UG entrance exams. The batches will begin in the last week of March.
Vinod Kumawat, President of Allen Career Institute Kota, informed that Allen will be conducting the Allen Scholarship Admission Test (ASAT) at the local and national levels in the | |
| | | | Pondicherry University unveils distinguished lecture series with Dr Virander Singh Chauhan's talk on vaccines | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Pondicherry University launched the Pondicherry University Distinguished Lecture Series, a new initiative aimed at bringing eminent scholars and public intellectuals to engage with students and faculty across disciplines.
The inaugural lecture was delivered by renowned scientist Dr. Virander Singh Chauhan, a Rhodes Scholar and former Chairman of the University Grants Commission and National Assessment and Accreditation Council. He also served as Director | |
| | | | HDFC Life's latest survey results show a 30-point gap between perception and reality | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 18: HDFC Life has released regional findings for North India on their Ready for Life Index (RLI). The findings reveal a financially confident region with identified areas for improving long-term readiness. The report, done in collaboration with IpsosIndia, tests perceived and actual readiness levels on four fronts - Financial Planning, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Well-being, and Retirement Strategy.North India has an RLI index at 56,slightly lower than the All-India average at 59. A 30-point gap between perception and action highlights the difference between confidence and actual steps taken towards ensuring financial readiness. Emergency preparedness is | |
| | | | Row Over Rajya Sabha Polls: CM accuses Congress of subverting democracy | | | |
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CHANDIGARH, Mar 18: Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday mounted a sharp attack on the Congress over the Rajya Sabha elections, alleging that the party itself is guilty of undermining democratic principles. Terming Congress's claim of 'murder of democracy' as politically motivated, he said such assertions betray the party's frustration and that its own statements have, in fact, weakened democratic discourse.
Speaking during the ongoing Budget Session of the State Vidhan Sabha on Wednesday, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the issue did not formally arise for discussion in the House. However, he noted that senior member Dr. Raghubir Singh Kadian, a for | |
| | | | Five bills passed on the final day of Haryana Assembly Budget Session | | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Mar 18: On the final day of the budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, five bills were passed after discussion. These include the Haryana Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2026, Haryana Police (Amendment) Bill, 2026, Haryana Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (Amendment) Bill, 2026, Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and Haryana Consolidation of Project Land (Special Provisions) Amendment Bill, 2026.
The bill authorizes the withdrawal and appropriation of a total amount of ?2,79,602,43,26,340 from the Consolidated Fund of the State of Haryana to meet expenditure on services during the financial year 2026-27 end | |
| | | | GDC Reasi organizes educational tour | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Mar 18: The Department of Zoology, Government General Zorawar Singh Memorial Degree College, Reasi, (J& K) organized One-day Educational tour to Jambu Zoo, Nagrota. This tour was meant for the undergraduate students of BSc. Semester IV of Wild Life Conservation and Management (major Course).
A total 33 students along teaching and non-teaching Staff of Department of Zoology accompanied the tour. It is pertinent to mention here that this trip has been prescribed in the syllabus by the university to which our college is affiliated (University of Jammu, Jammu).
The students and staff were fascinated to have the glimpse of some magnificent but endangered animals of | |
| | | | Railways deploy Scouts & Guides for Navratri rush management | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 18: In view of the upcoming Navratri festival and the expected heavy influx of devotees visiting Mata Vaishno Devi for darshan, the Jammu Division has put in place comprehensive security and passenger facilitation measures to ensure smooth movement at railway stations. Anticipating overcrowding, especially at major stations like Jammu and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, special teams of trained Scouts and Guides have been deployed to manage the surge in passenger traffic efficiently.The Scouts and Guides are tasked with maintaining orderly queues at platforms and entry/exit points, guiding passengers to the correct trains and platforms, and assisting elderly pas | |
| | | | GDC Thannamandi celebrates 4th Rhododendron Day | | | | Early Times Report
THANNAMANDI, Mar 18: The Department of Botany in collaboration with Department of Geography of Government Degree College (GDC) Thannamandi celebrated 4th Rhododendron Day as part of a consortium of events here today.
Initiated on March 18, 2021 at Govt PG College Rajouri under the guidance of noted Environmentalist OP Sharma Vidyarthi, GDC Thannamandi took the lead to celebrate its 4th edition this year. A consortium of events along with Rhododendron Day including World Sparrow Day that is celebrated on March 20, International Day of Forests and World Glaciers Day which are observed on March 21, and World Water Day that is commemorated on March 22, organized under the | |
| | | | GDC Vijaypur champions gender equality through Poster Making Competition on World Water Day | | | |
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VIJAYPUR, Mar 18: To commemorate World Water Day 2026, the Ecoclub in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Sciences at Government Degree College Vijaypur organized a vibrant Poster Making Competition. The event centered on the global theme "Water and Gender" and was anchored by the inspiring slogan "Where Water Flows, Equality Grows."
The initiative aimed to sensitize students to the intersectional challenges of water scarcity and its disproportionate impact on women and girls, while highlighting how sustainable water management can foster social equity.
The competition was organized under the guidance and patronage of the Principal, Dr. Ashu Vashisht, | |
| | | | DHSS promotes national language through student participation | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 18: A Hindi Essay Writing Competition was successfully organized at Dogra Higher Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, Jammu, in collaboration with the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, as part of ongoing initiatives to promote the importance and enrichment of the Hindi language. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who expressed their ideas with creativity and conviction on the theme highlighting Hindi as a symbol of national pride and cultural identity. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Sh. Rajesh Kumar, State Director (J&K UT and La | |
| | | | HC quashes PSA detention, holds case falls within 'Law and Order' domain | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 18: In a significant judgment safeguarding personal liberty, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the preventive detention of an Udhampur resident under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA), holding that the case, at best, pertained to "law and order" and not "public order."
Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani passed the order in HCP No. 68/2025, titled Lakhit Ali alias Liayat Ali vs Union Territory of J&K and others, and set aside detention order No. 03-PSA-2025 dated April 11, 2025, issued by the District Magistrate, Udhampur. The court directed that the detenue be released forthwith, if not required in any other case.
The petitioner, | |
| | | | Labour Commissioner J&K chairs interactive meeting with stakeholders | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 18: The Labour Commissioner, J&K today chaired an interactive meeting with officers and representatives of various establishments to discuss licensing procedures of various departments and implementation of the New Labour Codes at Shram Bhawan, Jammu.
The meeting was attended by representatives from prominent establishments of Jammu district including M/s K.C Plaza, M/s Vivanta, M/s Movie Time, M/s Compliances Walmart, M/s Geetanjali, M/s Jio (J&K), M/s Monalis | |
| | | | Young Author Karuna Nanda Book “Startup From Small Town” launched | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 18: In a proud and inspiring moment for the youth of Jammu, Karuna Nanda, a resident of Nanak Nagar and an MBA student currently pursuing her studies from CGC University, Mohali, launched her debut book “Startup From Small Town” at a prestigious event held at the University of Jammu.
The book was unveiled during the awareness programme titled “Viksit Bharat 2047: Vision for a Developed Nation”, organised at Brig. Rajinder Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu, | |
| | | | MAM College Cadets Shine at RDC 2026, Bring Laurels | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 18: The Principal MAM College Jammu Prof Archana Kaul today formally congratulated participants of prestigious Republic Day Parade 2026 held in New Delhi and also All India Thal Sena Camp 2025 held at DG NCC New Delhi.
Among total 127 cadets, 5 cadets were selected from MAM College namely Navneet Abrol, Arav Raina, Dilneet Singh, Ayush Sharma and Danish Verma in RDC 2026 from JK&L Directorate NCC.
Cadet Danish Verma also marched on Kartavyapath New Delhi. Cadet Arav Raina has been designated as Best Cadet of Army Wing of JK&L Directorate.
Cadets Aarv Raina and Dilneet Singh have also been awarded the DG NCC Medallion for their exemplary performance dur | |
| | | | Chief Minister requests Prime Minister to inaugurate Jewar Airport on March 28 | | | | Early Times Report
Lucknow, Mar 18: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing the release of the book ‘Nav Nirman ke 9 Varsh’, said that Uttar Pradesh has now transformed into an infrastructure-focused state. Highlighting the rapid development of infrastructure, he said that UP has the largest railway network in the country.
Metro services are operational in seven cities- Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Meerut. Country’s first Rapid Rail has started between Meerut and Delhi. First ropeway in the country is being built in Varanasi. First inland waterway in India (Varanasi to Haldia) is also in UP.
Talking about air connectivity, he mentioned that 16 a | |
| | | | “Umeed” brings hope to fire-hit family in Akhnoor | | | | Early Times Report
Akhnoor, Mar 18: A tragic fire incident in Ward No. 6 of Pangyari Panchayat in Akhnoor has shaken an entire family to its core. Vijay Kumar’s mud house, which was the very foundation of his life, was reduced to ashes within moments as it was engulfed in fierce flames. In this devastating incident, one of his cows died a painful death, while a buffalo was severely injured.
The most heartbreaking moment came when his two young daughters returned home from school—only to find that the clothes they were wearing were all they had left. Their home, clothes, books, and dreams—everything had been destroyed in the fire. The pain, helplessness, and shattered dreams in their eye | |
| | | | Central University Jammu Organizes Marathon On “Say Yes to Life, No to Drugs” | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 18: The Directorate of Physical Education, Central University of Jammu (CUJ), successfully organised a marathon on the theme “Say Yes to Life, No to Drugs” as a curtain raiser event for the Annual Sports Meet Anant Khel 2026.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and research scholars representing various departments of the University.
The marathon was flagged off by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sanjeev Jain, along with Vice Captain o | |
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