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| UPES successfully concludes cleanliness drives in neighbouring villages | | |  Early Times Report
DEHRADUN, Dec 8: Aligning itself with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and echoing Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of a clean and healthy nation, UPES successfully conducted cleanliness drives in three neighbouring villages of Bidholi, Kandoli and Paundha on 6 December 2025. The drives were supported by Waste Warriors - Uttarakhand’s leading waste collection, management & consultancy NGO in ecologically sensitive Himalayan regions and GS3 (Global Society of Social Soldiers) - a UPES stud | |
| | | | Kishtwar readies for Pulse Polio Immunization Drive 2025 | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Dec 8: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a District Level Task Force meeting to review and finalize preparedness for the Pulse Polio Immunization Drive, scheduled to be held from Dec 21 to Dec 23, 2025 across the district.
At the outset, the DC assessment the arrangements and issued a series of directions to the HODs of the line departments to ensure well-coordinated execution of the campaign.
The DC directed the CDPOs to work | |
| | | | Grand Inauguration of Smart India Hackathon 2025 Grand Finale (Software Edition) at IIT Jammu Inspires Young Innovators | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 8: The Grand Finale of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 – Software Edition was inaugurated today at IIT Jammu, marking the official commencement of two days of intensive innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. The event brought together India’s brightest student innovators, esteemed mentors, and distinguished dignitaries, creating an atmosphere charged with creativity and enthusiasm.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by the following dignitaries | |
| | | | ADC reviews working of Numberdari system in Bhaderwah | | |  Early Times Report
BHADERWAH, Dec 8: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Sunil Kumar Bhutyal convened a review meeting to discuss and review the working of Numberdars and Chowkidars in Sub Division Bhaderwah.
The meeting was held in the local Community Hall and attended by Naib Tehsildar, Karam Preet Singh; Naib Tehsildar Bhalla, Shambu Nath Shan, revenue officials, field staff and representatives from different areas of the Sub Division.
The ADC reviewed the functioning, responsib | |
| | | | ‘Gyanarambh’ ceremony for LN Ayurveda, nursing students held at LNCT University Auditorium | | |  Early Times Report
Bhopal, Dec 8: The ‘Gyanarambh’ program was organized on Monday at the auditorium of LNCT University, located on Kolar Road, Bhopal, for the students of LN Ayurveda College & Hospital and LN Nursing. A welcome ceremony was held for the first-year BAMS and Nursing students, marking the formal beginning of the new academic session. A large number of students attended the event, and their parents also participated, encouraging their children.
State Minister Narendra Shivaji | |
| | | | Inter-Battalion Tournament concludes successfully at Police Gulshan Ground | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 8: The recently concluded tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers and jawans, showcasing their unwavering dedication, discipline, and commitment to physical fitness. Competitors took part in a diverse range of sports and athletic events, exhibiting exceptional skill, coordination, and a strong competitive spirit.
Participants from the battalion delivered outstanding performances across multiple categories, securing top positions and bringing laurels to the unit. The battalion achieved an impressive tally of 101 medals, including gold, silver, and bronze, underscoring the high standard of preparation, perseverance, and determination dis | |
| | | | HC slaps Rs 2 lakh costs on 'habitual litigant', flags repeated vexatious petitions | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 8: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a petition filed through attorney Abdul Gani Bhat and imposed exemplary costs of ?2 lakh on him, holding that he has repeatedly abused the judicial process by filing frivolous and vexatious cases against judges and court officials.
Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, while deciding CRM(M) No. 660/2025, observed that Abdul Gani Bhat has emerged as a "habitual litigator" who spends most of his time in courts by filing baseless petitions, thereby harassing judicial officers and wasting valuable court time. The order notes that earlier, a coordinate bench had imposed ?1 lakh costs on him in a similar matter | |
| | | | Time for unbiased evaluation of 'Vande Mataram', it was never anti-Islam: Rajnath | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the time had come for an unbiased evaluation of "Vande Mataram" and asserted that the entire song and the "Anand Math" book were never anti-Islam, but reflected the popular sentiments against the Nawab of Bengal and British imperialism.
Participating in the debate on the '150th anniversary of national song Vande Mataram', Singh also hit out at the Congress, claiming that the politics of appeasement led to the division of India.
"Now is the time for an unbiased evaluation of 'Vande Mataram' and its history," Singh said. "Everyone has heard the first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram,' but many are not familiar | |
| | | | Extension of last date for submission of comments on TRAI's consultation paper | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued the consultation paper on 'Review of existing TRAI Regulations on Interconnection matters' on 10th November 2025. The last dates for submitting written comments and counter-comments on the issues raised in the consultation paper were fixed as 8th December 2025 and 22nd December 2025, respectively. Keeping in view the requests received from industry association and stakeholders for an extension of time for submission of comments on the said consultation paper, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written comments and counter-comments up to 15th December, 2025 and 29th De | |
| | | | Two chargesheeted, as Ganderbal police busts drone breach during Amarnath Yatra 2025 | | | |
Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, Dec 8: In a major security breakthrough, Ganderbal Police has cracked the sensitive drone-violation case reported during the Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, identifying and chargesheeting two individuals after detailed forensic analysis of the seized drone.
In a statement, Jammu and Kashmir Police at Ganderbal achieved a major breakthrough in a sensitive security case related to the violation of No Flying Zone restrictions imposed during the Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025.
A drone, illegally operated over the notified restricted area, was brought down by security forces using soft-kill methods to avert any potential threat to the Yatra. As per the MHA Guidelines, the enti | |
| | | | Traffic Rural Jammu conducts special drive against overloading, use of pressure horns | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 8: Traffic Rural Jammu conducted a week long Special Drive against overloading of passengers and use of Pressure horns w.e.f. 01/12/2025 to 07/12/2025. During the drive, 505 Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) of various categories were challaned including 140 Buses, 151 Mini Buses and 88 Taxies/Cabs across all the four districts of Kathua, Samba, Rajouri and Poonch. It was observed that there is high intensity of overloading in various PSVs especially in out of sight rural areas during the morning and evening hours. Out of 505 PSVs challaned, 201 vehicles (mostly buses) are those challaned for overloading of passengers ranging between 05-15. A drive against the u | |
| | | | SKUAST-Jammu's Professor Poonam Parihar awarded for Excellence in Teaching | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 8: Dr. Poonam Parihar, Professor, working in the Division of Agricultural Extension Education of SKUAST-Jammu has been honoured with the Excellence in Teaching Award in the 12thInternational Conference on Emerging Issues in Agricultural, Food Technology, Biological & Applied Sciences for Global Development (EIAFTBASGD-2025) organized by the Agro Environmental Development Society (AEDS), Rampur, UP & Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur, | |
| | | | Jammu police, foils illegal bovine movement, recovers 31 stolen bovine animals within 24 hours | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 8: Police Post Bathindi achieved a major success by recovering 31 bovine animals including stolen bovines within 24 hours after the lodging of a theft complaint.
On 04.12.2025, a written complaint was filed by Shaheen Kouser, wife of Talib Hussain, resident of Bathindi near B.N. College. The complainant stated that she had gone to visit her relatives, leaving no one at home. Upon returning at around 1730 hours, she found that 08 cows, including calves, were missi | |
| | | | Sakeena Itoo conducts extensive inspection of SMHS Hospital Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 8: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today carried out an extensive inspection of SMHS Hospital Srinagar, during which the Minister took comprehensive review of patient care services, infrastructure, availability of essential medicines and other facilities at the hospital. During the visit, the Minister interacted with Principal, faculty members and medical staff to assess on-ground requirements and address co | |
| | | | Deputy CM reviews development works in Poonch; emphasizes quality, timely completion | | |  Early Times Report
POONCH, Dec 8: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today visited Poonch and chaired an extensive review meeting held with the district and sectoral officers regarding development projects being executed in the district.
Senior officials from PWD (R&B), Industries & Commerce, Labour and Employment, Skill Development and Mining Departments besides other stakeholders attended the meeting.
The Deputy Chief Minister conducted a detailed assessment of the ongoing schemes | |
| | | | Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the special discussion on 150 years of the National Song, Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the special discussion on 150 years of the National Song, Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha today. The Prime Minister expressed heartfelt gratitude to all the esteemed Members of the House for choosing the path of collective discussion on this significant occasion. He remarked that Vande Mataram, the mantra and the clarion call which energized and inspired the freedom movement of the nation, showing the path of sacrifice and | |
| | | | CGPWA organizes awareness Lecture on CGHS | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 8: The Central Government Pensioners' Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) today organised an Awareness Lecture on the Central Govt Health Scheme (CGHS). The Incharge Senior Medical Officer, Wellness Centre -2, Dr Shivali Sharma delivered the lecture listing the initiatives in the CGHS for the benefits of the beneficiaries. There are about 25000 pensioners CGHS beneficiaries in Jammu.
Dr Shivali informed that since September 2024, the CGHS has modified the refe | |
| | | | District police Kishtwar foil bovine smuggling bid; rescue 8 animals | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Dec 8: Continuing its relentless drive against anti-social elements and illegal activities, District Police Kishtwar successfully foiled a bovine smuggling attempt and rescued 08 bovine animals in the Chatroo area.
Police party of Police Post Patimahal was conducting routine patrolling duty in the Bhandarkot area. During the patrol, the team intercepted a person carrying 08 bovine animals on foot towards Kashmir for illegal sale via the Chatroo route. Upon questi | |
| | | | IIM Jammu hosts Basohli Painting Workshop: Revitalising a 300-Year-Old Artistic Tradition | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 8: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu inaugurated a landmark initiative celebrating India's artistic heritage with the launch of its first-ever Basohli Painting Workshop, bringing the living legacy of this 300-year-old Pahari miniature tradition to the Jagti campus. The workshop honours master practitioners whose techniques, cultural memory, and aesthetic sensibilities continue to sustain one of the earliest schools of Himalayan miniature painting. Prof. B. | |
| | | | JU organises Induction program for BEd students | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 8: The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), University of Jammu, organised the Induction Programme for B.Ed students on December 8, 2025, as part of the ongoing Golden Jubilee Celebrations of CDOE.
The programme commenced with registration, followed by the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and the recitation of Saraswati Vandana.
Prof. Md. Zubair Kales, Dean, Faculty of Education, Cluster University of Jammu, was the chief guest. While addressing the | |
| | | | Various delegations call on LG Ladakh | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, Dec 8: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, held a constructive meeting with various delegations comprising Rehbar-e-Khel (ReK) physical education teachers led by former Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Shri Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, at the LG Secretariat.
The delegation apprised the Lt Governor that ReK teachers have rendered nearly seven years of dedicated service at government schools across Ladakh and requested the regularisation of their positions to | |
| | | | Central Bank of India, Chandigarh Zone successfully organizes Sports Day | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Dec 8: Central Bank of India, Chandigarh Zone, successfully organized its Sports Day on 7 December 2025 at the Sports Complex, Sector 7, Chandigarh. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from staff members and their families, creating an energetic and joyful environment.
Various sports activities were conducted throughout the day, encouraging teamwork, fitness, and camaraderie among participants. The active involvement of employees and their family me | |
| | | | Balbir speeds up Swadeshi awareness campaign in his ward | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 8: Under the nationwide campaign being run to promote the use of indigenous products, BJP spokesperson and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan further accelerated the Swadeshi awareness drive in his ward today. He personally visited various houses in Ward 16, pasted posters reading "Har Ghar Swadeshi - Ghar-Ghar Swadeshi", and appealed to families to prioritize local and domestic products. He also explained in detail the importance of this campaign.
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| | | | India at risk from Corporate Monopolies, Modi Govt Silent on IndiGo crisis: Tony | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 8: Senior Congress leader and DDC Suchetgarh, Taranjit Singh Tony, on Monday launched a blistering attack on the Modi government and BJP, warning that India is "slipping into an era where corporate monopolies, backed by the government and nurtured by personal friendships, could hold the nation hostage," citing the recent Indigo flight cancellations as a warning of what is to come.
Tony said the aviation crisis exposed the government's failure to regulate private | |
| | | | Indian Army introduces bio-diesel into its fuel supply chain, marking a major step towards green logistics | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Dec 8: In a significant stride towards promoting clean energy and supporting the Government of India's green initiatives, the Indian Army today formally introduced Bio-Diesel into its fuel supply chain. The launch ceremony, held in New Delhi, saw the first consignment being flagged in by Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, Vice Chief of the Army Staff, in the presence of senior Army officials including the Quarter Master General, Director General of Supply an | |
| | | | Anantnag police seeks public assistance to trace stolen vehicle | | | |
Early Times Report
ANANTNAG, Dec 8: Anantnag Police requests the general public to kindly assist in tracing a stolen vehicle reported from the Bonagund Verinag area.
A Maruti Suzuki Alto, white colour with a red stripe, bearing registration number HP 63B 6617, was stolen on 02 December 2025. In this regard, FIR No. 112/2025 U/S 303(2) BNS has been registered at Police Station Dooru, and investigation is underway.
The General public is requested to share any credible information, leads, or clues that may assist in locating the said vehicle. Anyone with relevant information may please contact:
9797795329 (IC PP Verinag)
All information shared will be kept strictly confidential.
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| | | | Cabinet approves Haryana Municipal Bill, 2025 to Streamline Urban Governance | | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Dec 8: The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved a major reform in urban governance by introducing the Haryana Municipal Bill, 2025, aimed at replacing the existing Haryana Municipal Act, 1973 and the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994.
The new unified Act has been drafted to bring all categories of municipalities-Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Municipal Committees-under a single legal framework. At present, 87 municipalities in the state function under two separate Acts, causing administrative complexities, inconsistent service delivery and challenges in interpretatio | |
| | | | Tri-services military hearitage display completed at MRSAFPI with inauguration of INS Kochi model | | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Dec 8: In a landmark event completing a tri-services military display, a scaled-down model of the Indian Navy's premier Kolkata-Class Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Kochi (D64), was inaugurated at the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI). The model, presented by the Indian Navy on Navy Day 2025, was unveiled by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM, the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.
With the installation of this ship model, the MRSAFPI campus now hosts major equipment representations from all three armed services, creating a comprehensive environment to inspire its young cadets. The Institute has a proud record of 22 of | |
| | | | J&K faculty members appointed as Jury for Smart India Hackathon 2025 Grand Finale | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 8: J&K Faculty Members Appointed as Jury for Smart India Hackathon 2025 Grand Finale The Higher Education Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, has proudly nominated a distinguished team comprising of Principal of GDC HIRANAGAR and faculty members from GDC Hiranagar, GDC Udhampur, and GCOE Jammu to serve as Jury/Evaluators for the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 Grand Finale, scheduled for 8th-9th December 2025 at Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad. The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is organized by India's Ministry of Education (MoE)'s Innovation Cell in partnership with the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the patronage of | |
| | | | DPS Jammu Tops J&K in VVM 2025-26 with Highest Number of Selections | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 8: Delhi Public School Jammu has emerged as the top-performing school in Jammu & Kashmir in the Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) 2025-26, with 19 out of 159 state qualifiers, the highest from any school in the UT.
The selected students are: Alena Arora, Rudra Raina, Aditri Chandel, Anvi Verma (Class VI); Hayya Khan, Anabiya Javed, Mahenoor Fatima, Taskeerat Kaur, Syed Hansa, Annika Gupta (Class VII); Samarveer Singh, Mohd. Umair Malik, Paras Gupta, Sarish Mahajan, Adhyan Mengi, Faris Singh (Class VIII); Chirag Luthra, Syed Hafsa (Class IX); and Lakshya Prakash Singh (Class XI).
The School Management, Hon'ble President-RCT, Sh. M.K Ajatshatru Singh Ji, Distin | |
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