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| Sewa Bharti donates ventilators to the Swami Vivekananda Charitable Hospital | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: Sewa Bharti Jammu and Kashmir donated ventilators to the Swami Vivekananda Charitable Hospital, Ambphalla Jammu in presence of Surender Mohan Jammu Mahanagar Sanghchalak and office bearers of Sewa Bharti.
Surender appreciated the work done by the Sewa Bharti Jammu and Kashmir and Vivekananda Hospital during the Corona pandemic.
He disclosed that these ventilators were provided with the help of Sewa International.
Pardeep Kapoor from Sewa Bharti said t | |
| | | | Kishtwar: Enforcement team recovers Rs 5100 fine from SOP violators | | | | Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Sept 21: The enforcement teams today recovered Rs 5100 fine from Covid SOP violators during surprise checking of business establishments and market places here in Kishtwar Township.
On the directions of Deputy Commissioner, a team of officers comprising Naib Tehsildar Executive Magistrate (Hq) Mohammad Abass, Naib Tehsildar Kishtwar/Executive Magistrate Javed Iqbal Khanday along with Police Officers conducted random checking of COVID-19 vaccination certificates, wearing of masks in the market and also in passenger vehicles plying on the link roads of Tehsil Kishtwar regarding Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB).
During the random checking, a fine of Rs. 5100 | |
| | | | JKUTEUF appeals LG to resolve long pending demands of employees | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: JK UT Employees United Front (JKUTEUF), an amalgam of various employees unions held meeting at Jammu under the leadership of Chairman Bhupinder Singh (UT President JKTA) and appealed to LG Manoj Sinha to resolve the four demands of the front.
The demands include equal pay for equal work, regularization policy for NYCs, Casual Labours, daily wagers, MGNREGA employees, Home Guards, NHM employees, REK, REZ, Anganwari workers, SPOs, contractual teachers & othe | |
| | | | CWC, Childline Jammu pay surprise visit to shelter homes | | |  EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Sept 21: Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and Childline Jammu jointly made surprise visits to the two shelter homes namely Borderless Home For Girls and SOS Children Village, Gole Gujral to know the well being and overall development of the children living there. At homes, the joint team met with the children and spoke to them about their studies and daily routine and how they cope up with the studies and their routine during this period of Corona.
The team also aske | |
| | | | Forest dept provides timber to fire victims of Mangit village | | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Sept 21: Forest Department, Ramban today handed over the timber sanction letters to fire incident victims of Mangit village.
On the directions of Deputy Commissioner and higher authorities of the Forest Department, the cases were processed on a fast track basis by the concerned offices to provide timber to the victims of the fire incident that occurred on 5th of September, 2021 in Mangit village.
The sanction orders were issued by Divisional Forest Officer Ramban Dr Rajan Singh in favour of Bashir Ahmed Wani, Mohammad Ramzan, Zarifa Begum, Mohammad Khaliq Wani -all residents of Mangit village.
The DFO informed that during the current financial year, Ramban | |
| | | | Bi-annual Board exam: DM Ramban imposes restrictions around examination centres | | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Sept 21: In view of the examination being conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education for Higher Secondary Examination parts (Class-11”) Session Annual Private/Bi-Annual 2021, of Winter Zone, (Jammu Division), commencing from Sept 23, 2021, District Magistrate, Ramban, Mussarat Islam, in exercise of powers vested in him under section 144 Cr.PC has imposed restrictions on public movement, interference/public gathering within 100 meters of all the examination centers in the District.
Use of loudspeaker/any other form of public address system in and around the examination centre is also banned. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the premises whe | |
| | | | Mehbooba praises Nehru, Vajpayee, slams present regime | | |  early times report
JAMMU, Sept 21: People's Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday slammed the Centre and said that leaders like former prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Atal Bihari Vajpayee had a vision but the current government creates a divide between Hindus and Muslims. The former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister also said that those in Delhi are using the union territory as a laboratory and are experimenting here.
"Those in Delhi are using Jammu and Kashmir as a | |
| | | | Div Com reviews arrangements for annual Navratra festival at Katra | | |  Early Times Report
KATRA, Sept 21: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer today reviewed the arrangements for smooth conduct of annual Navratra festival, here at a meeting of concerned officers.
The meeting was informed that the nine day festival would commence on October 7, 2021 and culminate on October 15, 2021.
The inaugural function of the festival would be held at Asia Chowk Katra followed by Shobha Yatra and a grand event showcasing the culture and heritage of Jammu and Kashmi | |
| | | | BJP cheated people over holiday on Sep 23, restoration of statehood: Harsh Dev | | JKNPP welcomes Union Ministers in J&K with black flags | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: Agitated over BJP government for ignoring the most cherished aspirations of people with respect to declaration of September 23rd as a State holiday to commemorate Maharaja Hari Singh's birthday besides restoration of Statehood to J&K, the Panthers activists holding black flags staged a protest demonstration against union government for showing disregard to the sentiments of the Dogras. The infuriated protesters spearheaded by Harsh Dev Singh, Chairman-JKNPP a | |
| | | | No area should be ignored while distribution of collection centres: Navin to JKMPCL | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 21: Principal Secretary Animal/Sheep Husbandry & Fisheries Department, Navin Kumar Choudhary today asked the officers of the J&K Milk Producers Cooperative Limited (JKMPCL) to establish their collection centres throughout the UT.
The Principal Secretary was speaking during a meeting held to take stock of the implementation of 'National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)'.
The meeting was attended by Directors of Animal and Sheep Husbandry departments fro | |
| | | | Traders protest against opening of Reliance retail stores in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: Traders here today lodged a strong protest against the opening of Reliance Retail Stores in Jammu. Different trade associations under the banner of Traders Federation Ware House Nehru Market Jammu gathered in front of the main gate of the warehouse and expressed their anguish over the opening of Reliance Retail Stores in Jammu. Wearing black strips the traders expressed strong displeasure over the proposal of big companies like Reliance to open stores in Jamm | |
| | | | Centre's public outreach programme: Union MoS Power concludes two day visit to Rajouri | | |  Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Sept 21: The two day visit of the Union Minister of State, Power and Industries, Krishan Pal Gurjar as a part of the public outreach initiative to JK UT concluded today here in Rajouri.
During the 2nd leg of his tour, the Minister distributed four motorized tricycles among the specially abled persons and handed over keys of small commercial vehicles to six beneficiaries under MUMKIN besides sanctioning letters among four SMAS beneficiaries. He also facilitated the | |
| | | | Union MoS Finance visits J&K Bank Headquarter, meets industry representatives | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 21: Union Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad visited J&K Bank headquarter and interacted with Bank's CMD R K Chhibber along with the senior management. Acknowledging the Bank's vital role in the overall economic development of J&K, Dr. Bhagwat expressed satisfaction over the Bank's recent performance and overall functioning.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad said, "Our Prime Minister is very concerned about business and its progress across the country and we have clear instructions to hear from businessmen in J&K. I am happy to see that J&K Bank is doing a wonderful job here"
"J&K is gifted with natural resourc | |
| | | | GDC Kathua organizes rally under 'Poshan Maah Abhiyan' | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Sept 21: In continuation to its activities under 'Poshan Maah Abhiyan' and 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav' NSS Units of GDC Kathua organized Poshan Rally. The rally was flagged off by Principal GDC Kathua Prof Assa Ram Sharma along with senior faculty members. The motto behind to organize this rally was to educate the masses about adopting nutrious food habit and avoiding junk and fast food in their daily life. Malnutrition and unbalanced diet is the great threat to the g | |
| | | | GDC Nagrota celebrates International Day of Peace and Non-Violence | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: NSS unit of GDC Nagrota organized an essay writing competition today to celebrate International Day for Peace and Non-Violence. The event was organized under the aegis of "Azadi Ka Amrut Mahatosav" to commemorate 75 years of India's independence. Dr Attar Singh Kotwal Principal GDC Nagrota, was the patron of the programme. While speaking on the ocassion, he said that it is moral duty of every individual to realize the importance of peace and non violence in | |
| | | | LJP announces support to Jammu bandh call | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) on Tuesday today announced its support to the Jammu bandh for tomorrow given by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Jammu against anti-trade and commerce moves of the administration. In a press conference organized here today, LJP J&K President Rafiq Malik said that LJP is with people of J&K for safeguarding the interests of Jammu and Kashmir and will continue so with a sense of commitment", he said while extending full solidarity w | |
| | | | NSS Units organized rally under 'Poshan Maah Abhiyan' and 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Sept 21: In continuation to its activities under Poshan Maah Abhiyan and Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav, NSS Units of GDC Kathua organized Poshan Rally. The rally was flagged off by Principal GDC Kathua Prof Assa Ram Sharma along with senior faculty members.
The motto behind to organize this rally was to educate the masses about adopting nutrient food habit and avoiding junk and fast food in their daily life. Malnutrition and unbalanced diet is the great threat to the grow | |
| | | | GDC Thannamandi observes International Peace Day | | | |
Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Sept 21: NSS unit of GDC Thannamandi under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava organized an online inter college quiz competition to observe International Peace Day. 110 students participated in the quiz. Asima Kouser from GDC Thannamandi, Mukesh Kumar from GEC Bhavnagar, and Sumit Kotwal of GDC Bhaderwah secured 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. E-Certificates were issued to all the participants. The programme was organized under the guidance of Prof (Dr) Javaid Ahmed Qazi, Principal of the college and Prof (Dr) Nahim-Un-Nisa Programme Officer was the organizer of the event. The programme was coordinated by Prof Raheela Mushtaq. | |
| | | | Govt PG College for Women Gandhi Nagar organizes "MILAN-THE REUNION" | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: The Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Govt PG College for Women, Gandhi Nagar Jammu organized the much awaited Virtual Alumni Meet "MILAN-THE REUNION" with more than 100 participants under the Patronage of worthy Principal Dr Sangita Nagari. She welcomed the gathering and also congratulated the organizing committee for conducting the wonderful programme. She highlighted that a strong institute-alumni bond, not only allows institutes to benefit from the skills and experience of pass out graduates by offering their support to the current students and to the institution, but also benefits the alumni in various ways. Dr Suresh Kumar, IQAC Coordinator, discus | |
| | | | GDC Basohli organizes lecture on World Peace Day | | | |
Early Times Report
KATHUA, Sept 21: Government Degree College (GDC) Basohli organized an online lecture on the occasion of "World Day of Peace" under the aegis of "Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav" and the auspices of IQAC. The event was systematized under the patronage of Dr Nidhi Kotwal, Principal, GDC Basohli. The event commenced with a welcome address, and brief introduction of the event and the resource person by Prof. Suresh Kumar, HOD Physics. Dr Sarfraz Mir, Chairman, Sir Syed Education Mission was the resource person of the event. He delivered a lecture on the topic "Relevance of World Peace in 2021". He talked about the need for world peace during COVID-19 pandemic and after the Afghani | |
| | | | GDC Ukhral celebrates International Peace Day | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: Government Degree College (GDC) Ukhral celebrated International Peace Day today by conducting an online essay competition on the theme "Peace and Progress". Before the competition, the Patron of the college Dr Ranvijay Singh in his message to student community highlighted the importance of peace for progress of all walks of life. He said that in a war- torn world of ours, we should strengthen and work for the high standards of peace. More than hundred students participated in the competition. The first prize winner was Unchal Singh of 4th semester. Nirjala Devi of 2nd Semester secured second prize, while as, Mohd Tamseed and Asiya Ajaz of 1st semester | |
| | | | GDC Bhaderwah organizes awareness lecture on menstrual health and hygiene | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, Sept 21: Women Development Cell of Govt. PG College Bhaderwah organized an awareness lecture cum training session on "Menstrual Health and Hygiene" under the supervision of Dr Kuldeep Kumar Sharma, Principal GDC Bhaderwah and Coordinator Women Development Cell Asstt Professor Pinki Kotwal of Physics. The session was conducted in association with corporate partner, Unicharm India, a leading Japanese firm in India existing in the market with the name of Sofy and Mamypoko pants. The resource person for the session was Roshnee Bhowmick CSR Executive Unicharm India. The session entails a comprehensive understanding on the what, why and how of menstruation comprising of | |
| | | | GDC Billawar observes International Peace Day | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: GDC Billawar observed International Peace Day today under the aegis of Shikshit Bharat and Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav. Function started with the lightening of candles for the peace by the Principal, Prof Anita Jamwal and staff members. Then Principal gave a message on the role of peace and non violence in the life of a human. Students of college presented their thoughts on peace and also sang songs on Peace Day. In the last, slogan writing competition was organized in which 17 students have participated. Meenakshi has secured first position, Mohit Salaria has secured second position and Ashwani Kumar and Sahil Malik have shared third position. The event wa | |
| | | | Airtel joins global efforts to combat climate change | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: Bharti Airtel Limited ('Airtel'), India's leading provider of telecommunications services, today announced its commitment to contribute to global efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change and build a sustainable planet.
Airtel has joined the Science Based Targets initiatives (SBTi) 'Business Ambition for 1.5°C' campaign and adopted targets to significantly reduce its carbon footprint and emissions from its network operations. With this, Airtel joins the league of leading global corporations who have committed to the 1.5°C pathway outlined by the SBTi -a partnership between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and | |
| | | | Centre for Women's Studies JU begins gender sensitization workshop series | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: The Centre for Women Studies, University of Jammu organized the first workshop of the series on Gender Sensitization under 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav Celebration' for the PG students of Department of Education, University of Jammu.
Prof. Vibhuti Patel, former Prof. Advanced Centre for Women's Studies, TISS and SNDT Women's University Mumbai was the resource person. The workshop began with the welcome address by Prof. Vishav Raksha, Director, Centre for Women's Studies, University of Jammu. Prof. Patel, the key speaker for the workshop traced the emergence of the various reform movements which helped in liberating women and to bring equality among the se | |
| | | | ICDS organizes awareness camp on 'Poshan Abhiyan' in Block Panchari | | | |
Early Times Report
PANCHARI, Sept 21: To aware the people especially local public, Anganwari workers and helpers about the requirement of proper nutrition for better child health, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) organized one day awareness programme on right age of marriage, requiremets for filling of PMMVY forms, importance of regional food, importance of height weight measurement to remove malnutrition.
The awareness programme also known as Poshan Abhiyan and Aadhar Camp was also organized by Nisha Sharma and Anjana Kumari Supervisor. Laxman Dass Sarpanch Lower Meer was the chief guest on the occasion said, "The Poshan Abhiyan or the National Nutrition Mission is PM ov | |
| | | | Pharma companies resorting to corrupt practices, alleges JPDA | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: The Jammu Pharmaceutical Distributors Association (JPDA) charged Pharmaceutical companies of resorting to corrupt practices in the sale of medicines thus looting common people of India.
While addressing a press conference here today, Rakesh Gupta, President JPDA, expressed serious concern over the shocking malpractices being adopted by the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies by selling most of the medicines at different prices to different sectors despite | |
| | | | BJP Cooperative Society, Co-convener Sham Lal Gupta honours BDO | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: BJP Co-Convener Sham Lal Gupta honoured BDO Rajni Bala, who was leaving after serving in Block Bishnah.
Co-Convener Sham Lal Gupta presented Shawl, Chunri and Picture of Shree Mata Vaishno Devi to outgoing BDO and wished her all the best for the new posting.
Sham Lal Gupta told Rajni Bala has done her tenure very well, considering the problems of the area, she has also dealt with her tasks quickly.
Gupta also welcomed New BDO Madam Rupali Mahajan with bouq | |
| | | | DC honors COVID warriors of District Kathua | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Sept 21: An award ceremony to honor the COVID Warriors of District Kathua was organized by DC Kathua in collaboration with CHILDLINE INDIA FOUNDATION & CHILDLINE Kathua 1098- (Run by Jay Kay Women Welfare Society), supported by Ministry of Women & Child Development, GOI, New Delhi.
The program was organized at Conference Hall, D C Complex Kathua.
Rahul Yadav (IAS) graced the occasion as Chief Guest whereas; Anjali Nadir Bhatt, Principal GMC Kathua, R C Kotwal (JK | |
| | | | Provide justice to people of Janjua, Kundi villages: Ashok | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Sept 21: Former MLA from Ramban Ashok Kumar along with residents of Janjua village has strongly protested against the R&B (PWD) department for giving prejudice treatment in construction of Kundi link road to the people of village Janjua and Hajam Mohalla. In a statement issued here, he said: "The Kundi link road near district headquarters has been constructed along with black toppling in front of the affluent people while the rest of the road is in such a dilapidated | |
| | | | JKMEF demands early disbursal of cash incentives announced by govt | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: Expressing dismay over the delay in disbursal of amount sanctioned in favour of the health employees in appreciation of their services during Covid-19 pandemic, the Jammu Kashmir Medical Employees Federation (JKMEF) demanded to implement the Order No.360 JK (HME) in letter and spirit.
Addressing a press conference here today, JKMEF president Sushil Sudan said that after lapse of 4 months not even a single penny is disbursed to the doctors and para medical s | |
| | | | SDH organizes Vaccination Camp in village Majua Uttami | | |  Early Times Report
BISHNAH, Sept 21: Primary Health Centre (PHC), Rehal under Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Bishnah organized a vaccination camp in Village Majua Uttami Block Bishnah District Jammu for the non-vaccinated senior citizens and local residents.
The vaccination camp was supervised by Block Medical Officer Dr Rakesh Mangotra. The duties were assigned to all the Sarpanch Bawishan Singh, Panche Ashok Kumar, Panch Jagdish Raj, Surjeet Kumar, Surjeet Saini and Asha Workers to make this c | |
| | | | Dr Jitendra meets Rupala, proposes integrated Aroma Dairy entrepreneurship for J&K | | |  agencies
NEW DELHI, Sept 21: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today met Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala and proposed Integrated Aroma Dairy Entrepreneurship for Jammu & Kashmir to augment the income of farmers.
Dr Jitendra Singh informed Rupala that Jammu & Kashmir has | |
| | | | Notorious thief arrested, stolen items recovered | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: In a case FIR no. 146/2021 U/S 457/380 IPC which stands registered in the Bishnan Police Station special teams led by Inspector Joginder Singh SHO P/S Bishnah under the leadership Shabir Khan KPS, SDPO RS Pura swung into action and apprehended one suspect namely Laba Ram, S/o Sewa Ram, R/o Kotli Charkan Tehsil Bishnah District Jammu. During sustained questioning he confessed his involvement in scene of crime in connection with above mentioned case and on his disclosure stolen items were recovered. The detail of recovered items included 3 water Pump Motor, one Fan, 3 Hand Pump Pipe, 27 Bags Cement, 5 quintal Iron (Saria) were recovered from him.
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| | | | Sarv Shakti Sena extends support to Jammu bandh call | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: Sarv Shakti Sanstha extended full support to the bandh call given by Chamber of Commerce for tomorrow.
Addressing media persons here today, Rajan Gupta, President Sarv Shakti Sena, J&K unit, strongly criticized the ruthless policies of the J&K Government in allowing monopolization of leftover businesses in Jammu province. He said that introduction of Reliance Stores in Jammu will have adverse impact on thousands of wholesalers as well as retailers affecting | |
| | | | Congress extends support to bandh call | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has announced its support to the bandh call of Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries.
This was announced here today by JKPCC Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Sharma in a press conference at PCC HQ Jammu. Former Ministers and Vice Presidents Mula Ram, Raman Bhalla, Kanta Bhan, General Secretary PCC Th. Manmohan Singh, besides other senior leaders Suresh Dogra (OBC), Karan Bhagat (SC Cell), Ajaz Choudhary (PYC).
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| | | | DF&SS demands CBI probe into death of Mahant Narendra Giri | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: The workers of Dogra Front (DF) & Shiv Sena (SS) under the leadership of their president Ashok Gupta took out a massive protest rally in Jammu city demanding a CBI inquiry into mysterious death of Mahant Narendra Giri.
Anguished party workers raised demand for a CBI enquiry as this is a very massive and an irreparable loss for the Hindus all around the globe.
Gupta said the death of Akhara Parishad President Narendra Giri is extremely sad. While devoted to | |
| | | | Central Mahajan Sabha supports Jammu bandh call | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: The Jammu Central Mahajan Sabha held a meeting under the chairmanship of its president, Romesh Chander Gupta in connection with Jammu bandh call given by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), for September 22.
The members present in the meeting, said in one voice that the Sabha should extend full solidarity and support to the bandh call adding that the Sabha has all along stood for safeguarding the interests of Jammu's 's small, medium shopkeepers and traders.
Romesh Chander Gupta, on this occasion, said that the decision of opening 100 Reliance Stores in Jammu region will weaken the poor business class of Dogras. The small entrepreneurs are bei | |
| | | | FPE&IA extends support to Jammu bandh | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: State General Secretary of the minor Forest Produce Extraction and Industries Association (FPE&IA) Vikrant Kapoor while fully supporting the call for Jammu bandh tomorrow said that they will strongly oppose the discriminatory policies of the govt with Jammu region. He appealed to all the people of Jammu to strongly oppose anti-Jammu policies of the government.
Vikrant Kapoor said this during a press conference here today. He said that since the formation of the UT, the government is taking one after the other anti-Jammu decisions, which has broken the backbone of the common man. He said that since the formation of UT, injustice is being done continuousl | |
| | | | JKHCBAJ extends support to CCI's Jammu bandh call | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: As is known that the Jammu Chamber of Commerce of Industry along with other business and trade organizations, has given a call for Jammu bandh to draw the UT Administration's attention to hardships faced by them on account of some "faulty policies", the Chamber President, Arun Gupta along with his team had approached the Bar Association last week with a request to support the call. The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association (JKHCBAJ), Jammu had a thorough discussion with a cross-section of its members to decide its course of action in this regard.
Strongly feeling that issues of great public significance are involved including the problems being fa | |
| | | | Three locally made IEDs recovered in Kupwara | | | | Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, Sept 21: Security forces recovered three locally made Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from an abandoned shed in the frontier district of Kupwara, official sources said.
They said in a joint operation Army and police recovered three locally made IEDs from a shed at Kralpora in Kupwara.
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| | | | Man killed, woman injured in lightning in central Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 21: A man was killed and a woman injured in lightning in central Kashmir district of Badgam, official sources said on Tuesday. They said a group of farmers were working in their fields when lightning struck at Panchas in Badgam Monday evening. A 30-year-old Gulzar Ahmad Khan and Shakeela Banu were injured. "Both the injured were rushed to hospital where Gulzar was declared brought dead," they said. Majority areas in the Kashmir valley, including parts of Srinagar, witnessed heavy snowfall and lightning for several hours on Monday evening. | |
| | | | DB seeks details of trials pending against MPs, MLAs in Courts | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: A division bench of High Court in a suo-moto Public Interest Litigation (PIL) directed the Advocate General and ASGI to file number of trials which are pending in different subordinate courts as well as the matters pending in the High Court against the said MPs or MLAs.
This significant order was passed by DB in view of directions contained in the order dated 16-9-2020 of the Supreme Court passed in writ petition (Civil) No.699/2016 directing for monitoring the progress of the trial of cases pending against the sitting/ former legislators (MPs or MLAs), on the directions of Chief Justice, the Registry has registered this PIL as "Court on its own motion v | |
| | | | PTU supports bandh call | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: PTU extended full support and solidarity with the small, medium and self-employed shopkeepers, retail traders, who have given call for total bandh tomorrow in entire Jammu province in protest against the opening of 100 Reliance Fresh Stores here only to break back bone of small businesses.
In a meeting here today at Transport Nagar, Jammu under the leadership of PTU J&K Ladakh General Secretary Neeraj Dewan and District President Jagdish Singh Baryal, Rakesh Gupta, Didar Singh, Romesh Kumar, Sonu, Devinder etc. criticized the local and national leadership of BJP and the Union Government for initiating all such economic activities which break the back bon | |
| | | | J&K Taekwondo Association demands blacklisting of fake associations | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: The J&K Taekwondo Association has condemned the act that took place at the head office of J&K State Sports Council. President and General Secretary J&K Taekwondo Association D.N Pangotra and Jagjit Singh condemned the shameful act that happened between Secretary Sports council and a self styled Coach.
They demanded that such coaches who came from fake spor's bodies must be blacklisted by all sport's institutions within the UT. Dr. SM Bali (Senior VP, J&K Taekwondo Association) also expressed shock over the said incident and requested higher authorities not to entertain such coaches and unrecognized associations who degrade the whole sports fraternity. | |
| | | | Visiting Union Ministers bridging gap between people, Govt: DDC Chairman | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: DDC Chairman Jammu, Bharat Bhushan Bodhi today said that the ongoing Outreach Programme initiated by the central government whereby Union Ministers are visiting J&K to have firsthand knowledge of people's issues is helping out to bridge the gap between government and the subjects of the Union Territory.
In a statement issued to media, Bharat Bhushan said that PM Narendra Modi through this unique initiative has given opportunity to bring to the kind notice of main stakeholders of the government their issues and demands and expect early redressal as their aspirations will directly reach the top hierarchy of the government viz PMO and Ministry of Home Affai | |
| | | | Fit India Run 2.0 organised | | | |
EARly Times Report
POONCH, Sept 21: A Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 rally under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav was organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Poonch under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
The run was flagged off by Station House Officer Poonch Parwaiz Ahmed in presence of President REK and Programme Incharge NYK, Mohd Shafiq, here from College Ground. Scores of youth from across the length and breadth of the district Poonch participated enthusiastically in the Run amid chanting of slogans in favour of Fit India Movement and Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The SHO stated that Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is being organized across the Country by all the Governments, Ministrie | |
| | | | Citizens Forum demand white paper on policy matters | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: Citizens Forum has demanded a white paper from the government on the policies, sanction of funds and expenditures for the period of BJP / PDP government for the PDD, Health and Medicare, Education and Tourism departments. The Forum has also demanded for complete information and work done with ministerial involvement with future policy documents and including a draft version of a bill that is being planned for these departments for future in continuation from August 5, 2019.
R K Chadha, President Citizen's Forum and former state treasurer PDP, Sr vice president C F Daman Bhasin former General Secretary of PDP, S. Trilok Singh Bajwa former MP PDP, | |
| | | | Corporator Pritam Singh supports Jammu Bandh call of Chamber of Commerce | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: Corporator Pritam Singh today said that he and his team of ward 55 completely supports the call of Jammu Bandh given by Chamber of Commerce against the opening of retail showrooms and shops of Reliance in Jammu. He further said that he will also hold a protest in ward 55 on the day of Jammu Bandh against the opening of more new showrooms and retail shops of Reliance in Jammu. He said that the whole ward is also against the opening of these Reliance showrooms and completely supports the decision made by Chamber Of Commerce.
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| | | | Many leaders from AAP submit resignation | | | |
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JAMMU, Sept 21: Senior leaders of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Jammu province S. Sewak Singh, S. Balwinder Singh, S. Mehar Singh, S. Gurmeet Singh, Rakesh Kumar, S. Sher Singh, S. Kapoor Singh, S. Narinder Singh Jangi , Dr. A C Bhagat and Jaspreet Kour have resigned from the basic membership of the party and submitted their resignation to the AAP observer Jammu province against the alleged arbitrary attitude, corruption and wrong policies of Convener O P Khajuria.
The persons who resigned alleged that they were ignored, humiliated and harassed by the observer Pardeep Mittal, Convenor O P Khajuria, and some others. The ideology and policies of the observer are highly inf | |
| | | | SKUAST-J organizes special sensitization programme under NAHEP | | | |
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JAMMU, Sept 21: A special sensitization programme was conducted under the National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for the students at SKUAST-Jammu. The objective was to enlighten the students with respect to the opportunities that the Institutional Development Plan under this project will open up for them. The project was recently launched by the Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar in the presence of Kailash Choudhary and Shobha Karandlaje, Union Ministers of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ welfare. The project was developed under the guidance of Dr JP Sharma, Vic | |
| | | | DLSA Reasi organises series of online awareness Programs for students | | | |
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REASI, Sept 21: To promote the concept of ‘Access to Justice to All’ which is deeply embedded in the Constitutional Vision, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Reasi organized a series of On-line awareness programs for students on “The Protection Of Children From Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) along with its Amendments”.
Organised under the aegis of NALSA and the guidance and supervision of R.N. Watal, Chairman District Legal Service Authority, the awareness events were held in collaboration with Higher Secondary Schools namely, Dadooa, Sujandhar, Gran, Kambal Danja, Saloon, Nomain, Sirla Bhaga, Mager, Kotla, Thoet and Bhaga of District Reasi.
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| | | | AP wants full empowerment of women in J&K: Bukhari | | | 
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Srinagar, Sept 21: Apni Party (AP) President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday said it is heartening to see women folk scaling new heights in the social, political and financial frameworks in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said AP believes that women possess an immense potential to give a new direction to society and the only requirement is that they are provided with an equal opportunity to prove themselves in all the fields of private and public life.
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| | | | People of J&K have expressed great faith in PM: Smriti Irani | | Minister arrives on a 2 day visit to Budgam | | 
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BUDGAM, Sept 21: “Everybody I met today has a message of faith in PM Modi and we are keen on delivering upon the promises made by the Union Government to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.” These remarks were made by Union Minister for Women and Child welfare Smt. Smriti Irani on her two day visit to Budgam as a part of Union Government’s outreach initiative.
The Minister presided over a day long function organized by Directorate of ICDS and Department of Social Welfare i | |
| | | | Kashmir craft has worldwide reach and the Government is committed to promote it: Advisor Baseer Khan | | | 
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SRINAGAR, Sept 21: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan said that the government is fully committed to promote all the crafts and handicrafts of Jammu and Kashmir and is taking several initiatives in this regard.
He made these observations while inaugurating the Celebration of Vanijya Saptah at Kashmir Haat here, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav, which marks the start of the 75th year of Indian Independence.
Vanijya Saptah is a two day event being or | |
| | | | Chairs 19th Board Meeting of BOTE | | Technical education being upgraded as per skill gap analysis of all districts to maximise employment opportunities: Advisor Bhatnagar | | 
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SRINAGAR, Sept 21: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar said that Technical Education will be upgraded as per Skill gap analysis of each sector in all the districts so that skill upgradation of youth can be done keeping in view the recent trends and modern technologies to increase the employment avenues across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Advisor made these comments while chairing the 19th Board meeting of Board of Technical Education (B | |
| | | | Chief Secretary reviews district-wise progress under various programmes | | Asks DCs to achieve targets within the stipulated timeframe | | 
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SRINAGAR, Sept 21: The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired a meeting with the district administrations and took stock of progress achieved under district development plans and various other government programs and schemes.
Administrative Secretaries of departments of Power Development, Public Works (R&B), Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Youth Services & Sports, besides Divisional Commissioners of Kashmir/Jammu, and Deputy Commissioners of all district | |
| | | | Many people join AAP in Jammu | | | 
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JAMMU, Sept 21: A joining programe was organized at the head office of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) at Gandhi Nagar by Ajay Dogra. Dozens of people joined and appreciated the party and said that they are impressed by the ideology and works done by Arvind Kejriwal's AAP government in Delhi. The joining took place in presence of Manish Sinha o-observer Jammu province.
Addressing the gathering, Manish said, “You are well acquainted with the working of the previous governments and | |
| | | | PHSC chairman of JMC takes stock of people’s problems in Trikuta Nagar area | | | 
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JAMMU, Sept 21: Chairman Public Health Sanitation Committee (PHSC) of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Narinder Singh Jamwal conducted a tour at Trikuta Nagar (Bharat Mata Mandir) and its adjoining areas falling in ward 52 to take stock of grievances of the people of the area especially the grievances pertaining to sanitation concerns.
During the tour Jamwal was accompanied by the Health Officer of Jammu Municipal Corporation Dr. Sanjogita Soodan and local Corporator | |
| | | | People appreciates services of driver Raj Kumar | | | 
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AKHNOOR, Sept 21: Driver Raj Kumar, a temporary employee of the Municipal Committee, Jyodian in Jammu district, is once again in discussion among the residents of Jyodian area due to his services.
On one hand, the employees of Community Health Center Jyodian are carrying out the vaccination campaign wholeheartedly, while Raj Kumar is taking old age and disabled people to the medical center for vaccination and making people aware about vaccination.
It should be noted th | |
| | | | CEO Kathua inspects Covid testing camps, examination centres in schools | | | 
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KATHUA, Sept 21: Chief Education Officer Kathua, Parkash Lal Thapa along with DEPO Zara Singh, today inspected Covid testing camps and examination centres in Government HSS Nagri Parole, Government Girls HS Nagri Parole, HSS Jakhbar, and MS-A Kathua PWD Colony. During the visit to HSS Nagri Parole, the Chief Education Officer participated in a plantation drive, while he inspected covid testing camp in HSS Jakhbar.
The team also inspected examination centers in these | |
| | | | DC Reasi launches Youth ECHO platform for YC members to share their thoughts | | Advises them to become part of Mission Youth | | 
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REASI, Sept 21: Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, Charandeep Singh, today virtually launched 'Youth ECHO' an initiative to provide a platform to the youth of the district to share their thoughts, suggestions and raise their issues and grievances in an organised manner.
In an online interaction with the members of various youth clubs, the Deputy Commissioner motivated the youth members to channelize their energies in a constructive manner. He exhorted them to explore avenues | |
| | | | Weekly Covid Positive rate dips to 0. 2% in Kishtwar: DC | | Appeals people not to lower guard, take vaccine | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Sept 21: The Weekly Covid positive rate dips in Kishtwar district had dipped to 0. 2% with strict enforcement of Covid safety guidelines and sustained vaccination drive.
The information was shared by Deputy Commissioner Ashok Sharma at the weekly press briefing on the current Covid Care Scenario and enforcement measures put in place in the district.
He informed that during 2nd surge district reported a total of 2056 Covid positive cases, of which 2009 patient | |
| | | | Padh Yatra organised at Mahore | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Sept 21: Department of Youth Services and Sports Reasi, today organized a Padh Yatr at Mahore under “Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav”. The Padh Yatra was conducted under the supervision of District Youth Sports and Services Officer Subash Chander.
Around 50 persons including staff members participated in the walkthone amid strict adherence to Covid Safety protocols.
The Yatra started from Panchyat Jamlan and concluded at Panchayat Mala. | |
| | | | Kathua Admin, Childline honour frontline Covid workers, social activists | | | | Early Times Report
KATHUA, Sept 21: District Administration in collaboration with Childline India Foundation - Jay Kay Women Welfare Society today honoured the government functionaries for their relentless contribution in Corona times besides playing role in Child and Women safety related measures, here at a brief ceremony held at DC Office Complex.
Deputy Commissioner, Rahul Yadav who was the chief guest presented appreciation letters to the functionaries of various government departments, members of Social organisation and Social workers for their dedicated services towards vulnerable groups during Corona Times.
On the occasion, the efforts of DCPU Kathua for rescuing 83 children str | |
| | | | JJSF supports today's Jammu Bandh call | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: In an emergency meeting of Jammu Joint Students Federation it was decided to support the call of Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries to call of Jammu Bandh on September 22nd.
The meeting was chaired by JJSF State President which was attended by Atul Sudan, State Vice President JJSF, Sunil Chauhan Provincial President, Sahil Choudhary, Vishal Sharma, Rahul Sharma, Anshu Sharma, Aman Khajuria, Gourav Gupta and others Pushvinder Singh Manhas State President JJSF said that they always stand with the cause of Jammu.
He alleged that the liquor trade, sand and stone mineral trade had already been grabbed by the outsiders. He said that Reliance stores w | |
| | | | Director Horticulture P&M visits Bari Brahmana Sabzi Mandi | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 21: Director Horticulture Planning and Marketing Vishwas Mahajan today visited vegetable market Bari Brahmana and took stock of the market for its development.
He was accompanied by the Executive Officer MC and other officials and explored the possibilities to develop it, so that traders might be benefited.
Several suggestions were put forth by the vegetable traders. While taking to media, Director Horticulture P&M said that temporary kiosks will be set up | |
| | | | DC Poonch reviews progress of mega development projects | | Asks executing agencies to ensure quality of work | |  Early Times Report
POONCH, Sept 21: District Development Commissioner Poonch, Inder Jeet today impressed upon the executing agencies to strictly adhere to quality specifications and timeline while executing development projects in the district.
The DDC was reviewing the status of development works being executed by PWD, PMGSY, PDD under District Plan, State Plan and CSS, here at a meeting.
During the meeting, the Chief Planning Officer briefed the DDC about the physical and financial prog | |
| | | | We support Jammu Bandh call of Chamber of Commerce: Ritu Choudhary | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 21: Corporator Ritu Choudhary while addressing the general public and media said that she and her team of ward 7completely support the call of Jammu Bandh which was given by J&K Chamber of Commerce against the opening of retail showrooms and shops of Reliance in Jammu. Ritu said that she will also hold a protest in ward 7 on the day of Jammu Bandh against the opening of more new showrooms and retail shops of Reliance in Jammu. She said that her whole ward is al | |
| | | | NMC demands release of DA installment | | |  EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Sept 21: President of the National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) Subash Shastri appealed to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release pending installment of 3% DA due from July this year in favour of Central/ State/UT governments employees and pensioners.
"We appeal to the PM to announce and release the pending installment of DA due from this July in view of rising inflation and price hike of essential commodities," NMC President Subash Shastri said today.
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| | | | Enforcement teams recover Rs 33,000 fine from Covid SOP violators in Ramban | | 3626 vaccinated, 1579 samples collected | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Sept 21: Continuing the enforcement drive to implement Covid protocol across the district Ramban, the Enforcement teams today fined scores of violators for roaming without wearing face masks and not maintaining physical distance.
The enforcement teams, during the inspection in their respective jurisdictions, recovered a fine of Rs 33,800 taking the total amount fined since April 1, 2021 to Rs. 53,57,950.
The Enforcement officers urged the people to wear face masks and maintain physical distance besides taking Covid vaccination doses at their nearest CVC.
District Immunization Officer, Ramban, Dr, Suresh informed that as many as 3626 persons were administ | |
| | | | Yuva Rajput Sabha appeals people to participate in rally | | Birth Anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh’ | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 21: Yuva Rajput Sabha appealed to the people of Jammu to participate in rally on September on the occasion 127th Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji. Sobha Yatra will start from Bantalab at 10 am and will finish on Maharaja Hari Singh’s statue near Tawi Bridge.
They urged people to come and pay tribute to visionary Maharaja. Speaking on the occasion, President of Yuva Rajput Sabha said that UT administration has totally failed to come up to the expectations of the residents of the Jammu and Kashmir by making continue delay in declaring the holiday on Sept 23.
Criticising BJP, he said that when BJP was in power in coalition with PDP, it has excuse that | |
| | | | DC Reasi sanctions Rs 20 lakh in favour of 50 beneficiaries under Marriage Assistance Scheme | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Sept 21: Consequent upon the approval accorded by the District Level Committee, District Development Commissioner, Reasi Charandeep Singh today sanctioned Rs 20 lakh in favour of 50 eligible beneficiaries under the Marriage Assistance Scheme (MAS) of Jammu and Kashmir Government.
UTMAS is a Social Assistance Scheme meant for providing marriage assistance to girls of BPL families who may not find themselves in a position to marry due to financial constraints. Widening its endeavor to reach out to the poor section of society to take the benefits, the government under this scheme is lending a helping hand to the poor families who couldn’t afford to marry their dau | |
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