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| Sadhotra slams BJP for its biggest betrayal by denying Statehood to J&K | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: National Conference Additional General Secretary and Former Minister Mr. Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today accused the BJP of committing its biggest political betrayal by denying the people of Jammu and Kashmir the restoration of statehood despite repeated assurances.
"Continued delay in statehood has gravely eroded public faith in democracy and exposed the BJP's politics of deceit and deception", Mr Sadhotra said while addressing a public meeting at Sanan Ghat Basoh | |
| | | | MP Mian Altaf chairs DISHA review meeting at Kulgam | | |  Early Times Report
KULGAM, July 2: Member of Parliament, Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency, Mian Altaf Ahmad today visited Kulgam district and chaired a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) at the Mini Secretariat, Kulgam.
Prior to the meeting, the MP visited the Drug De-addiction Centre, Kulgam, where he reviewed the facilities and services being provided to patients.
He also visited the Mission YUVA Small Business Development Unit (SB | |
| | | | INS Trikand Thwarts Piracy Attempt On Merchant Vessel In Gulf Of Aden | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 2: Indian Navy warship INS Trikand thwarted a piracy attempt on a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday night, sources said.
Indian Navy Marine Commandos (MARCOS) boarded the affected vessel, MV Golden Arsenal, which had one Indian crew member on board. The vessel was carrying critical cargo for India.
According to sources, the crew locked themselves inside a safe room after pirates attempted to board the ship and alerted authorities through a co | |
| | | | ISRO HQ receives bomb threat email, turns out hoax | | | |
BENGALURU, July 2: A bomb threat email sent to the headquarters of ISRO here on Thursday triggered an extensive search operation, police said.
Police personnel, along with the dog squad and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), rushed to the premises after the threat was received, they said.
According to police, all staff were evacuated as a precautionary measure while a thorough search of the building was carried out.
Nothing suspicious was found during the operation, and the threat was later declared a hoax, a senior police officer said.
Police said the Sanjaynagar Police Station is verifying the source of the email and other details.
Further investigation is underway. | |
| | | | DB clears decks for Child Rights Commission appointments in J&K | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has cleared the way for declaration of results and appointments to the posts of Chairperson and Members of the J&K Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani passed the order while hearing WP(C)PIL No. 19/2020 connected with WP(C) No. 2926/2025 and WP(C) No. 3088/2025.
In WP(C) No. 3088/2025, the petitioner had sought directions to allow her to participate in the selection process/interview for the posts of Chairperson/Members of the Commission. The Court noted that pursuant to interim directions passed on November 7, 2 | |
| | | | Railway ministry approves advanced electronic interlocking at 20 places | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 2: The railway ministry on Thursday approved the replacement of relay-based interlocking with advanced electronic interlocking at 20 locations in Malda division of the Eastern Railway at a cost of Rs 274 crore.
"It is a major step towards strengthening railway safety and modernising signalling infrastructure," a senior railway official said.
According to the ministry, the project will replace the existing relay room or panel interlocking system with electronic interlocking (EI) at 18 railway stations and two intermediate block signalling (IBS) locations situated on high utilisation network (HUN) routes of the Eastern Railway.
"The modernisation will si | |
| | | | Centre notifies three sets of rules under VB-G RAM G Act | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 2: The Centre has notified three sets of rules under the VB-G RAM G Act, laying down the framework for the transition from MGNREGS, payment of wages and unemployment allowance, and expenditure beyond the Centre's normative allocation, government sources said.
The rules, notified by the Ministry of Rural Development through separate Gazette notifications dated July 1, came into force from the date of their publication. The draft rules were issued in May and the government had invited feedback on them.
The Transitional Provisions Rules provide for an orderly migration from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) to the new | |
| | | | Reasi police tightens noose on drug peddlers; 3.6 gram heroin recovered | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, July 2: As part of the ongoing 'Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan', Reasi Police continues its sustained drive against drug abuse and narcotics trafficking across the district.
On 01.07.2026, a police party of Police Station Katra, while performing naka checking duty at Balni Naka, Katra, intercepted a three-wheeler (Auto) bearing Registration No. JK14L-0421 for routine checking.
The driver disclosed his identity as Dinesh Kumar S/O Parma Nanda R/O Dera Baba, Tehsil and District Reasi. During the search, the police party recovered 3.6 grams of heroin (Chitta) along from his possession.
In this regard, FIR No. 217/2026 has been registered at Police Station Kat | |
| | | | Government approves supply of improved-quality rice under PMGKAY; over 80 crore beneficiaries to receive better-quality rice | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 2: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a landmark reform to improve the quality of rice supplied under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and Other Welfare Schemes.
For the first time in nearly three decades, the Government has revised the quality specifications of rice supplied under the Public Distribution System ensuring that beneficiaries receive rice with substantially lower broken grain content while maintaining their existing entitlements.
Under the approved policy:
Raw rice supplied under PMGKAY will contain up to 10% broken grains, replacing the existing specification of up to 25%.
Parboiled rice w | |
| | | | J&K to Receive 275 AI-Enabled Handheld X-Ray Machines, 9 MRI Units and 4 Mammography Units | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 2: The Government of India has allocated 275 AI-enabled Portable Handheld X-Ray Machines, 9 MRI (1.5 Tesla) Units and 4 Digital Mammography Units to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir under the Prime Minister's Fund, providing a significant boost to the diagnostic healthcare infrastructure in the UT.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, and the Government of Jammu & Kashmir for implementation of the project. The equipment will be installed in identified Government health institutions across the Union Territory to strengthen diagnostic services, improve early disease d | |
| | | | LG flags-off HDFC Parivartan's Mobile Medical Care Unit Van | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today flagged off a Mobile Medical Care Unit van, supported by HDFC Bank Limited under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, 'HDFC Parivartan'.
The Lieutenant Governor appreciated HDFC Bank Limited for this noble initiative, which is slated to operate in Jammu division for a period of 27 months. The programme, focusing on Ramban district, is designed to complement and strengthen the public health infrastructure | |
| | | | Dr Syed Darakhshaan leads plantation drive in Eidgah Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: With a strong commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development, Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board, Dr. Syed Darakhshaan Andrabi today participated in a plantation drive in the Eidgah area under the ongoing mission to build a cleaner, greener, and healthier Jammu & Kashmir. On the occasion Dr. Andrabi planted shade-giving and fruit-bearing saplings and called upon citizens to become active participants in protecting nature by planting more trees a | |
| | | | Samba police arrests drug peddler with 06.23 grams heroin like substance alongwith cash | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, July 2: Continuing its relentless drive against drug trafficking under the ongoing "Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan," Samba Police has achieved another success by arresting a drug peddler and recovering approximately 06.28 grams of heroin-like substance (Chitta) along with cash from his possession within the jurisdiction of Police Station Vijaypur.
A team of Police Station Vijaypur during patrolling in the area, laid a naka near Rahya Morh and intercepted a three- | |
| | | | Reasi police continues anti-narcotics campaign; two cases registered under NDPS Act | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, July 2: Continuing its sustained drive against drug abuse under the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan', Reasi Police has registered two separate cases under the NDPS Act against individuals found to have consumed narcotic substances in Katra town.
In the first incident, during routine day patrolling in Katra town, a police party of Police Station Katra noticed a suspicious individual near Bhumika Mandir. On enquiry, he identified himself as Jatin S/O Surjeet Singh | |
| | | | Jammu rural police bust high-value theft case, arrest two | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: Jammu Rural Police have achieved a major breakthrough by solving a high-value theft case registered at Police Station Domana and arresting two accused persons. During the investigation, police recovered ?7.82 lakh in cash, around 35 grams of gold ornaments, a pair of silver kada, and also froze ?3.39 lakh lying in the accused's bank account.
According to police, the theft took place on May 24, 2026, when complainant Sahil Kumar Sharma had gone shopping with h | |
| | | | Temporary Augmentation of Coaches in Key Trains of Jammu Divisionfor Passenger Convenience | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: In view of the continuously increasing rush of rail passengers and the expected commercial demand in the coming days, Northern Railway's Jammu Division has decided to augment additional air-conditioned coaches on a temporary basis in two major trains as part of its passenger facility expansion. This step aims to provide confirmed berth facilities to passengers traveling ahead of the festive season and during the summer holidays.
An additional Third AC Class c | |
| | | | Terror & Trade Can't Coexist, Neither Can Blood and Water: Gaurav | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: BJP Spokesperson and Convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta, on Thursday launched a blistering attack on Pakistan and China, accusing the two countries of using the so-called International Indus Waters Treaty Conference in Islamabad as a platform to spread anti-India propaganda while deliberately ignoring Pakistan's decades-long sponsorship of cross-border terrorism.
Gaurav Gupta said the conference, attended by nearly 112 delegates, including Pakistan | |
| | | | IIM Jammu Advances Global Marketing Scholarship on Day Two of the 13th AIM-AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu conducted an intellectually stimulating second day (02nd July 2026) of the 13th AIM-AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium reaffirming its position as a global hub for cutting-edge marketing research and academic excellence. The day featured an exceptional lineup of internationally acclaimed scholars, editors, and researchers who engaged doctoral scholars in insightful discussions on emerging paradigms in marketing, a | |
| | | | Samba police solves theft case; 4 accused arrested, stolen items recovered | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, July 2: Samba Police has successfully worked out a theft case registered at Police Station Purmandal by arresting four accused involved in the commission of the crime and recovering stolen items from their possession.
On 25.06.2026, a written complaint was lodged at Police Station Purmandal by one lady namely Kunti Devi W/o Baldev Raj R/o Mandal tehsil Bari Brahmana district Samba. In her complaint, she alleged that her domestic helper, Meenu Kumari, had stolen a gol | |
| | | | CCI Jammu Seeks 30-Day Extension for Objections to Draft J&K Uniform Lease and Rental Policies | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: In a Press Statement issued today Sh. Arun Gupta President Chamber of Commerce & Industry stated that Housing and Urban Development Department have invited objection/suggestions and comments on the J&K Uniform Lease Policy 2026 and J&K Rentals and Licensing policy 2026 from the stakeholders and the general public. He said that it is observed that the notification bears the date as 5 June 2026 whereas it was issued on 17th June 2026 and actually published in ne | |
| | | | Haryana Chief Minister expresses profound grief over the demise of Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu | | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, July 2: Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini expressed profound grief over the demise of Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and paid rich tributes to the departed soul. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, the Chief Minister visited the residence of the late Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu in Chandigarh, where he met the bereaved family members and conveyed his deepest condolences.
Nayab Singh Saini said that Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu served the judiciary with utmost integrity, impartiality and dedication, upholding the | |
| | | | DC inaugurates FMD vaccination campaign under NADCP in Udhampur | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, July 2: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today inaugurated the district-wide Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination Campaign under the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) at the District Veterinary Hospital, Udhampur.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner appreciated the Animal Husbandry Department's efforts in implementing NADCP and highlighted the importance of timely vaccination in preventing Foot and Mouth Disease, one of the mos | |
| | | | Power shut down | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: Superintending Engineer, (Distribution) JPDCL O&M Circle Kathua has informed that the power supply to Balote, Navodya and adjoining areas will remain affected on July 03 from 6 am to 11 am.
Similarly, the power supply to Old Vijaypur, Vijaypur Industry and adjoining areas will remain affected on July 05 from 6 am to 11 am.
Likewise, the power supply to Penthi, Smailpur and its adjoining areas will remain affected on July 03 from 6 am to 12 noon.
Similarly, the power supply to Ansal, Birpur and its adjoining areas will remain affected on July 04 from 6 am to 12 noon
Likewise, the power supply to BB Town and its adjoining areas will remain affected on | |
| | | | RRC reviews development works in migrant camps, budgetary provisions for 2026-27 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) Dr Arvind Karwani to review ongoing development works in the migrant camps at Jammu, including migrant schools, dispensaries and community halls, and to take stock of budgetary provisions made by various government departments for the financial year 2026-27.
The Commissioner reviewed the status of basic amenities including drinking water, power supply and sanitation in the camps. Works worth over ?100 crore have been approved by the Government recently, including about ?82 crore for repair and renovation of assets in the camps, with tender work in progress. Five | |
| | | | J&K pilgrims immerse in spiritual heritage at Somnath Swabhiman Yatra | | | | SOMNATH (GUJARAT), July 2: Continuing their journey under the Somnath Swabhiman Yatra-2026, pilgrims from Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday explored several religious, historical and cultural landmarks in Gujarat. The pilgrims visited Baan Ganga and Balika Tirth, offering prayers for peace, communal harmony and prosperity. The yatris later visited the historic Ahilyabai Temple, paying homage to Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar, the ruler of Malwa renowned for restoring several revered temples.
At the Somnath Museum and Photo Gallery, the pilgrims viewed a collection of rare sculptures, archaeological artefacts, ancient inscriptions and historical exhibits chronicling the legacy of the Somnath Temple an | |
| | | | IFAD Supervision Mission for JKCIP commences in Srinagar | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 2: The Supervision Mission of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) commenced today with an inaugural session at Mission Directorate, HADP/JKCIP, Rajbagh, here.
The Mission, scheduled from 02 to 14 July 2026, will undertake a comprehensive review of project implementation across all components, under the overall guidance of Dr. Sagar D. Doifode, IAS, Mission Director, HADP/JKCIP.
The visiting IFAD team is led by Shreekantha Shetty, Team Leader (Institutions & M&E), and comprises Vinay Tuli (Horticulture, Agriculture & Value Chains), | |
| | | | "Your Dreams Won't Be Betrayed": Karra Leads 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Outreach in Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 2: Amid growing anxiety among students over alleged paper leaks, repeated examination disruptions and mounting academic pressure, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday interacted with around 1,000 students, teachers and parents under the nationwide "Chhatron Ki Goonj" campaign launched by Rahul Gandhi.
The programme, held in Srinagar, witnessed emotional interactions as students openly shared their experiences regarding repeated examination postponements, alleged irregularities, delayed recruitment processes, unemployment, increasing academic pressure and the emotional and financial burden these challenges | |
| | | | Indian Army organises door-to-door medical camp at Akhnoor | | | |
Early Times Report
AKHNOOR, July 2: The Indian Army organised a Door-to-Door Medical Camp at Milan Di Khui village, Akhnoor, to provide quality healthcare services to the local populace. A dedicated medical team visited households and conducted general health assessments, medical consultations and eye examinations for the residents. The initiative ensured that compassionate medical care reached every beneficiary, particularly the elderly, women, children and those facing difficulty in accessing healthcare facilities. By bringing medical care directly to people's homes, the camp strengthened the spirit of community service and made healthcare more accessible for those in need. The initiat | |
| | | | FADA Chairperson Urges J&K Administration for redressal of Parking Crisis | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: Sanjay Aggarwal, Chairperson of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), Jammu & Kashmir, has expressed serious concern over the growing vehicle parking crisis in the Union Territory and has appealed to the J&K administration to take immediate steps to address the issue before it worsens further. Aggarwal said that the steady increase in the number of vehicles on J&K's roads has put immense pressure on the existing road infrastructure. He pointed out that thousands of new vehicles are being registered every year, while a significant number of used vehicles are also entering the Union Territory from other states. This continuous rise in the | |
| | | | Bandipora welcomes Amarnath Yatris with warmth as they embark on Holy Journey | | | | Early Times Report
BANDIPORA, July 2: The first batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026 pilgrims received a warm, traditional welcome at the Shadipora Transit Camp on Thursday, as Deputy Inspector General of Police, North Kashmir Range, Dr. Vinod Kumar; Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib; and Senior Superintendent of Police, Ajaz Ahmad Zargar, greeted the yatris with flowers and good wishes for a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey.
The officers interacted with pilgrims, enquired about their well-being, and reaffirmed the District Administration's commitment to a comfortable, hassle-free pilgrimage. | |
| | | | All India Backward Classes Federation felicitates Dr Rohit Gupta, submits memorandum on OBC issues in J&K | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: The All India Backward Classes Federation (J&K Unit) today felicitated senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Dr. Rohit Gupta on his recent joining of the party and expressed confidence that he would actively raise the concerns of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community at appropriate forums.
On the occasion, a delegation of the Federation led by its office bearers presented Dr. Gupta with a portrait of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as a mark of respect and also | |
| | | | BTSM delegation led by Dr Vivek Sharma calls on Himachal Governor Kavinder Gupta in Leh | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, July 2: Dr Vivek Sharma, National Co-Convener of the Intellectual Forum of BTSM and President of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories, called on the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta, during his visit to Leh. The meeting was held in a warm, cordial, and constructive atmosphere, providing an opportunity for a meaningful exchange of views on issues concerning national integration, cultural heritage, and the strengthening of India's civilisation and | |
| | | | IRCS J&K actively participates in National Immunization Day | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: The Indian Red Cross Society, J&K actively participated in the National Immunization Day (Pulse Polio Campaign) held on 28th June, 2026 reaffirming its continued commitment towards child health and national public health initiatives. The campaign aims to protect children below the age of five years from the debilitating effects of polio and to sustain India's hard-earned polio-free status.
As part of the campaign, the Indian Red Cross Society established two | |
| | | | ASKPC commemorate Nirwan Diwas of Pt Vaishnavi | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: Glowing tribute were paid to the legendary unsung hero of Kashmiri Pandit community, Pt. Amar Nath Vaishnavi to commemorate his 14th Death Anniversary here today at Sanjeenvi Sharda Kendra.
Large number of community stalwarts offered their floral tribute in this emotionally chocked function organized by All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC) and Shri Sanatan Dharam Yuva Sabha ( SSDYS ) under the dynamic leadership of Moti Lal Mall. The mega event se | |
| | | | Altaf Bukhari extends warm greetings on commencement of Amarnath Yatra | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 2: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday extended his warm greetings on the commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra and conveyed his best wishes to all the devotees undertaking the sacred pilgrimage this year. In a statement issued here, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, "I extend my warmest greetings on the commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra. The first batch of pilgrims was flagged off from Jammu today, marking the beginning of | |
| | | | Raminder Kaur takes charge as Secretary, Rotary Club Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: Rotarian Raminder has assumed office as the Secretary of Rotary Club Jammu Midtown for the Rotary Year 2026-27. She will serve alongside President Rotarian Reecha for the term starting July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Speaking on the occasion, Raminder expressed gratitude to the club members for their trust and support. "It is an honor to serve this prestigious club. I am committed to working with dedication towards the club's motto 'Service Above Self' and cont | |
| | | | Two-day training programme on managing contracts and procurement using GeM concludes in Leh | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, July 2: The programme was organised by the National Institute of Smart Government (NISG) in collaboration with the Information Technology Department, Union Territory of Ladakh. It brought together officers and officials from various government departments with the objective of enhancing their knowledge and skills in digital public procurement, contract management, and the effective use of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform.
The technical sessions on the second | |
| | | | SMVDU Faculty Presents Research at International Conference at IIT Indore | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: Dr. Ankush Raina, Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), represented University at the International Conference on 2D MatTech Global: Fundamentals to Applications (2DMTG 2026) held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore. At the conference, Dr. Raina presented his research on advanced materials and tribology, sharing the ongoing work being carried out at SMVDU with researchers, acad | |
| | | | Haryana to Play a Leading Role in Realising the Vision of Viksit Bharat- Chief Minister | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, July 2: Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said Haryana will play a leading role in realising Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat-2047. Addressing a programme in Gurugram, he said that since the formation of Haryana in 1966, every government has contributed to the state's development in its own way. However, the pace of development and work culture have undergone a remarkable transformation over the past nearly 11 years. He | |
| | | | Srikanth retires; Aakarshi, Tanya enter 2nd round in Canada Open | | | | MARKHAN (CANADA), July 2: Kidambi Srikanth retired early from his opening match due to fitness issues even as Tanya Hemnath and Aakarshi Kashyap emerged as the only Indian shuttlers to progress to the women's singles second round at the Canada Open Super 300 event badminton tournament here.
The 33-year-old Srikanth, who registered a runner-up finish at the US Open Super 300 last Sunday, was lagging 10-11 against Paris Olympic bronze medallist Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in the men's singles opening round when he decided to throw in the towel after consulting with coach B Sai Praneeth.
Aakarshi saw off Anna Tatranova of France 21-14, 21-12 to set up a meeting with fourth seed Beiwen Zhang of t | |
| | | | India remains worst offender in AIU's June list of global dope cheats | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 2: India remained the worst offender in Athletics Integrity Unit's (AIU) global list of dope offenders, accounting for the highest number of 162 names, once again highlighting the huge magnitude of the problem that plagues the country's sporting landscape.
Kenya took the second spot with 148 names in the list, followed by Russia with over 60 cases.
The list includes persons serving bans for doping offences. It also includes persons who have committed non-doping violations such as tampering, evading testing, trafficking, or missing whereabouts, which carry the same penalties as a doping offence.
The Athletics Integrity Unit is an independent anti-doping | |
| | | | NHPC Regional Office, Chandigarh Organizes Free Health Awareness Session in Collaboration with Fortis Hospital, Mohali | | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, July 2: As a part of NHPC's employee welfare initiatives, the Regional Office, Chandigarh, under the guidance of Executive Director Mr. Aditya Gautam, organized a free health awareness session on 2nd July , 2026, in collaboration with Fortis Hospital, Mohali. The objective of the programme was to promote health awareness among employees and encourage preventive healthcare practices.
The session featured Dr. Zubin Mehta, M.S. (Orthopedics), who delivered an informative presentation on bone and joint health. He elaborated on the causes and risk factors of osteoporosis and highlighted effective preventive measures, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, | |
| | | | UPES Brings AI Learning and Digital Innovation to Rural Youth Across Uttarakhand | | | | Early Times Report
DEHRADUN, July 2: UPES, a multidisciplinary university in Dehradun, extended institutional support to the Digital Catalyst Program (DCP) 2026, an initiative designed to equip young learners from rural and underserved communities with artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, digital skills, computational thinking, and social innovation capabilities. The 11-Day event was organised by Kalpavriksh Sustainable Development Society in collaboration with the UPES Department of Social Outreach at the Bidholi campus of UPES.
The program brought together 45 meritorious students from across 13 districts of Uttarakhand, many of whom come from remote hill and rural regions of the state | |
| | | | Jammu Advocate attends Intn Council of Jurists Conference for World Peace at London | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: It is proud privilege that Sh. B.S Jamwal Advocate, Supreme Court of India J&K, Jammu, a son of the soil who is a member of International Council of Jurists, London, a Life Member of the Supreme Court Bar Association India, has attended major law event of International Council of Jurists and Writers presented a paper on Human Rights and International Terrorism in the “International Conference of Jurists and Writers” for World Peace on 28th and 29th June 2026 | |
| | | | BJP ramps up digital campaign ahead of Nitin Nabin’s Jammu visit | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: A meeting of the District Social Media Incharges of Jammu and adjoining districts was held today to review preparations for the maiden Jammu visit of BJP National President Shri Nitin Nabin Ji on 6th July.
The meeting was chaired by BJP J&K Vice President Smt. Rekha Mahajan and State Social Media Incharge Dr. Makson Tickoo organised by State Social Media Co-Incharge Sh. Navin Sharma and Lovisha Gupta Social media Incharges from five district participated in | |
| | | | Police detects illegal transportation of mining material; dumper seized | | | | Early Times Report
Doda, July 2: Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of mining material, I/C Police Post Karara under the jurisdiction of Police Station Thathri detected a case of illegal transportation of mining material and facilitated action against the violator.
Today, a police party of Police Post Karara intercepted a dumper bearing registration No. JK06C-9205 near Bhella Morh during routine checking. GPS-tagged photographs of the vehicle were taken at the spot. On noticing the police party, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled from the scene.
Subsequently, two police personnel were deployed at the spot to secure the vehicle | |
| | | | HC halts JDA action against Bahu Plaza shop allottee | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has granted interim relief to Asha Gupta by staying the Jammu Development Authority’s order cancelling allotment/lease of a shop at Bahu Plaza, Jammu, and the subsequent eviction-related show-cause notice.
Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal passed the order in WP(C) No. 1912/2026 filed by Asha Gupta against the UT of J&K and others. The matter pertains to Shop No. 22 B-2, measuring 459 sq ft, South Block, Bahu Plaza, Jammu, which, according to the petition, was originally allotted/leased and later transferred in favour of the petitioner after completion of requisite formalities.
Senior Advocate Sunil Sethi | |
| | | | Secretary PDD reviews progress of PMDP-15 transmission project in UT Ladakh | | | | Early Times Report
Leh, July 2: Secretary, Power Development Department (PDD), UT Ladakh, Himanshu Gupta, chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the PMDP-15 Transmission Project and review the status of ongoing power transmission infrastructure works across the Union Territory.
The meeting focused on the implementation of the PMDP-15 Transmission Project, with detailed discussions on project execution, timelines, inter-departmental coordination, and measures to expedite pending works.
Reviewing the status of various transmission and distribution projects, the Secretary stressed the importance of timely completion while maintaining quality standards. He directed all implem | |
| | | | Balvinder Singh, Nirmal Kotwal jointly launch LG studioz’ anti-drug video song “Nashe Te Jawani” | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: LG Studioz, under the leadership of producer S. Gurdeep Singh, today released its latest Punjabi music video, “Nashe Te Jawani,” a powerful social awareness song carrying a strong message against drug abuse and inspiring youth to adopt a healthy, responsible and drug-free lifestyle.
The video song was formally launched by renowned RTI activist and social worker S. Balvinder Singh along with Sh. Nirmal Kotwal, President, J&K High Court Bar Association, as Ch | |
| | | | Yogi welcomes first batch of Amarnath Yatris | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: Jammu & Kashmir Apni Party senior leader M.K.Yogi and incharge SHANGUS Constituency has today welcomed the first batch of Amar Nath Yatris who were flagged off by Lt.Governor Manoj Sinha Ji from Bhagwati Nagar base camp Jammu and hoped that this year this holy Yatra will break all previous records by participation of large number of pilgrims from different parts of country and abroad.
In a statement issued today, Yogi has lauded the eloborate and adequate | |
| | | | Dr. Sudhaa Sharma inaugurates EZIMSCON 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: Dr Sudhaa Sharma, senior Gynaecologist Madaan Hospital and Research Centre Jammu had the distinct honor of inaugurating East Zone Conference of Indian Menopause Society ( EZIMSCON) at Raipur as a Guest of Honor. Conference was well attended by doctors from all over the country.
Dr Sudhaa President Indian Menopause Society ( IMS ) in her Presidential address highlighted that priority of IMS is to reach the unreached for the awareness and well being of M | |
| | | | VC LCMA reviews progress of land records digitization in Pulwama | | | | Early Times Report
PULWAMA, July 2: Vice Chairman, Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA), Khurshid Ahmad Shah, who has been nominated as District Mentor for Pulwama to monitor the digitization of revenue records, today chaired a review meeting at the Circuit House, Pulwama, to assess the progress achieved under the Digitization of Land Records Programme.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Tehsildars and other concerned Revenue officers of the district.
During the meeting, the Vice Chairman conducted a detailed review of the progress made in digitization of revenue records and emphasized the need for timely comple | |
| | | | Free Cancer Screening Camp successfully organized | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: A large-scale Free Cancer Screening Camp was successfully organized at Dorri Dagar, Block Chowki Choura, under Project AAROHI, with the objective of promoting cancer awareness and facilitating early detection through free screening services.
The initiative was supported by the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) and implemented by the Human Organisation for Patronisation of Environment (HOPE) as part of its ongoing commitment to improving access to preventive healthcare services.
The camp was graced by Shri Satish Sharma, Hon’ble Minister for Transport, Jammu and Kashmir, as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, he appreciated the effo | |
| | | | Central schemes gained momentum after Yogi Govt came to power | | | | Early Times Report
Lucknow, July 2: After the formation of the double-engine government in the state, the common people have been receiving the benefits of all Central Government schemes. This was not the case before 2017, as the previous governments, for political reasons, created hurdles in implementing Central Government schemes. Not only this, attempts were also made to mislead people by giving similar names to several schemes. As a result, the people of Uttar Pradesh remained deprived of many welfare schemes of the Modi government.
However, as soon as Yogi Adityanath took oath as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 2017, the locks on the Central Government’s schemes were opened | |
| | | | Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, sets a new industry standard with diamonds of highest sparkle | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, has set an industry-first benchmark in natural diamond selection, bringing greater delight and trust to the diamond buying experience. Rooted in the belief that exceptional sparkle is the most visible expressions of diamond quality, this approach builds on the brand’s best-in-class selection standards. Going beyond conventional grading standards, Indriya’s approach to diamond cut and selection evaluates how effectively a diam | |
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