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| Olympian Medalists Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das visit Amar Singh Club | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 16: Amar Singh Club, Jammu, had the privilege of welcoming two of India's celebrated archery stars, Olympian and medalist Deepika Kumari and her husband Atanu Das, World Champion, Olympic medalist and Arjuna Awardee, who visited the club today.
The visit took place in an atmosphere that reflects the strong sporting culture of Amar Singh Club. The club's Vice President, Shri Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, has consistently encouraged and promoted spo | |
| | | | Statehood Cannot Mask Governance Failures: LoP Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, Sept 16: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday accused the National Conference-led government of using the Statehood issue as a pretext to evade responsibility for governance failures. He alleged that corruption had crossed limits and that the youth are facing distress over employment under the NC-led government.
Addressing reporters in Baramulla, Sharma said the government had responsibilities to fulfil and the available power | |
| | | | Sadhotra asks NC Women leaders to take Omar Govt's welfare schemes to poor women | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 16: National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today called upon party women leaders and workers to reach the doorsteps of poor and needy women and make them aware of the welfare schemes and initiatives being implemented by Jenab Omar Abdullah Government for their empowerment and welfare.
Addressing a meeting of women workers at DOMANA in Jammu North Assembly Constituency, which was organized by Ayesha Gupta Incha | |
| | | | NC Government Accelerated Inclusive Development across J&K: Surinder Choudhary | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Sept 16: National Conference-led Government headed by Omar Abdullah Hon'ble Chief Minister J&K has accelerated inclusive development across all sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, with special emphasis on rural, remote and far-flung areas, said Surinder Choudhary, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister of J&K, while addressing a public meeting at Chatroo in Inderwal Assembly Constituency chaired by Tanveer Ahmad Kichloo District President Kishtwar.
Choudhary said that since th | |
| | | | Stop testing youth patience, empower them to excel in every field: Altaf Bukhari | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 16: Calling upon the youth to take an active role in shaping the future of Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today said meaningful political change could come only when the younger generation takes charge of the region's political and social affairs.Bukhari was addressing a joining programme at the party headquarters in Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, where former NSUI Joint Secretary Tableen Bobarai, along with nea | |
| | | | Amit Sharma reviews census preparedness in Poonch | | |  Early Times Report
POONCH, Sept 16: Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director, Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, today visited Poonch and reviewed the preparedness for the forthcoming Census during a meeting held at Poonch.
Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma briefed the CPCO on the district-level preparedness and arrangements for the Census operations.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Muhammad Sa | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu initiates treatment for retinopathy of prematurity | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 16: In a significant medical intervention aimed at preventing vision loss in a premature infant, Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a potentially blinding eye disorder affecting premature and low-birth-weight newborns, was timely diagnosed and managed at AIIMS Jammu. The condition was diagnosed by Dr. Ridham Nanda, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, who identified vision-threatening ROP during evaluation. Considering the risk of permanent visual imp | |
| | | | Congress seeks high-level probe into Rs 186-Crore Devika Project, questions ground situation | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Sept 16: The District Congress Committee (DCC) Udhampur on Wednesday conducted a cleanliness drive at the Devika river site and raised questions over the present condition of the riverfront and the implementation of the Rs 186.74-crore Devika-Tawi River Pollution Abatement Project.
Led by DCC President Sumeet Magotra, Congress workers inspected different areas of the project site and highlighted concerns related to drainage, sewerage and waterlogging, particularly | |
| | | | Ganga Aarti on London's Thames river reflects growing global resonance of Indian culture: Balbir | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 16: Former Vice Chairman and social activist Balbir Ram Rattan said that the first-ever Ganga Aarti held on the banks of the River Thames in London, is a significant cultural moment, reflecting the growing visibility and resonance of India's spiritual and civilisational traditions across the world.
Reacting to the historic ceremony organised recently at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London, Balbir said that witnessing the traditional Ganga Aarti on t | |
| | | | Cestoball Awareness Camp held in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 16: The Cestoball Awareness Camp was successfully held today in Jammu with enthusiastic participation from players across the region. The camp was conducted by the Cestoball Association of Jammu & Kashmir.
The camp witnessed active involvement from players, coaches, and sports lovers who came together to learn about Cestoball, its rules, and techniques. The atmosphere was full of energy and enthusiasm as participants engaged in training drills and practice match | |
| | | | BGSBU Faculty conferred with the Prestigious Senior Scientist Award 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 16: Dr. Shreekar Pant, Director (In-charge) of the Centre for Biodiversity Studies (CBS) at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University has been conferred with the Distinguished Scientist Award 2026 (Senior Scientist Category) by the Society of Plant Research (SPR). The Society of Plant Research is a globally recognized international academic body, approximately 40 years old that operates in partnership with Springer Nature, Berlin, Germany (one of the world's leading gl | |
| | | | DPS Jammu organises awareness session on ABHA registration | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 16: With the objective of creating awareness about digital healthcare and the importance of maintaining secure and accessible health records, Delhi Public School Jammu organised an awareness session on the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) for staff on September 12, 2026.
The session was conducted by Alok Chatta, Nodal Officer (DGNO), Ms. Preeti Rajput, District Information and System Manager, Ayushman Bharat. and Dr. Shivangi Sangotra, District Programme Co | |
| | | | MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, MLA Baldev Raj, DDC Chairman Saraf Singh Nag Inaugurate Renovation Works | | |  Early Times Report
SERSUNDWAN, Sept 16: Member of Parliament, Jammu-Reasi, Jugal Kishore Sharma, MLA Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Constituency Baldev Raj Sharma, and DDC Chairman Reasi Saraf Singh Nag today visited PM SHRI Government High School, Sersundwan, where all three dignitaries graced the occasion as Chief Guests and inaugurated the repair and renovation works of the classrooms for Classes 9th and 10th at the school.
The dignitaries also attended the Annual Day Function of the school, where | |
| | | | Special cleanliness campaign to be organized in Jammu Division from 17th Sept to 31st October | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 16: With the objective of promoting public awareness and participation towards cleanliness on Indian Railways, a special cleanliness campaign is being organized across the entire Indian Railways on the theme of "Participation in Cleanliness, Clean India, Developed India". In this series, a cleanliness campaign will be conducted in three phases in the Jammu Division of Northern Railway under the able guidance of Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu, Shri Vivek Kumar. In the first phase, Swachhata Hi Seva-2026 will be organized from 17th September 2026 to 02nd October 2026, in the second phase, Swachhata Pakhwada-2026 will be organized from 01st October 2026 to | |
| | | | HC transfers Kathua Principal district Judge to Ladakh on deputation | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the transfer of Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kathua, Jatinder Singh Jamwal and placed his services at the disposal of the Union Territory of Ladakh on deputation basis.
The order has been issued following acceptance of a request made by the General Administration Department, UT of Ladakh. As per High Court Order No. 1448 of 2026/RG dated September 15, 2026, Jamwal has been transferred from his present assignment at Kathua for further adjustment in the Department of Law and Justice, UT of Ladakh on deputation. The High Court has directed that the officer shall hand over charge of his pr | |
| | | | UPI MDR may attract 18% GST; eligible merchants can claim input tax credit | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Sept 16: Merchants would have to pay 18 per cent GST on the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges for UPI payments above Rs 2,000, but can claim input tax credit (ITC), thereby easing the overall tax burden, tax experts said on Wednesday.
Effective October 15, UPI payments to merchants (P2M) above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4 per cent merchant discount rate with an overall cap of Rs 300. Besides, a flat concessional MDR rate of Rs 5 would be applicable on specific merchant categories such as railways, telecom services, insurance, and fuel for transaction above Rs 2,000.
The share of P2M UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 has steadily increased from 15.1 per cen | |
| | | | Health Deptt terminates MTS employee | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department has terminated the probation of MTS employee Mir Omar Bin Farooq and discharged him from service over prolonged unauthorized absence. He was appointed in 2022 and joined his duties the same year. Later, he applied for study leave for 30 months but remained absent without waiting for approval of his request. The department issued several show-cause notices to him and, in a final notice issued in May 2026, warned him of action. However, his request was found not in accordance with the applicable rules. The department has now terminated his probation and discharged him from service with effect f | |
| | | | Ramban: Teacher suspended over student harassment allegations | | | | Early Times Report
Banihal/Jammu, Sept 16: A government school teacher has been placed under immediate suspension following allegations of harassment of a female student in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, officials said. The action was taken against Raiz Ahmed, posted at Government High School Harroge in Zone Gool, following a formal report submitted by an inquiry committee constituted on September 14, they said. The probe was ordered by authorities following complaints by a girl student alleging harassment by the teacher at the school. According to an order issued by the Chief Education Officer, Ramban, the teacher was suspended under rule 31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services | |
| | | | EU Chief proposes bloc-wide social media ban for kids under 13 | | | |
Early Times Report
BRUSSELS, Sept 16: The European Union’s top official proposed on Wednesday banning children under 13 across the 27-nation bloc from using social media sites and imposing limits for older teens on accessing the platforms.
The plan outlined by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen adds to global efforts to protect young people using platforms such as Instagram and TikTok from online harm.
“I am aware that many perceive the power of Big Tech as overwhelming and impossible to roll back. I disagree,” von der Leyen said in her annual State of the European Union speech in Strasbourg.
“We do not have to accept addictive features. We do not have to accept chil | |
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