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| Mental Health Awareness and Wellness Programme Organized at NITS Polytechnic | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 12: A comprehensive Mental Health Awareness and Wellness Programme was organized at NITS Polytechnic, Indira Nagar, Miran Sahib, Jammu, under the community outreach initiatives of NHPC and Sri Sri Rural Development Programme (SSRDP). The programme focused on the importance of meditation, yoga and mindfulness practices as tools for promoting overall well-being and maintaining a balanced approach to life.
The programme highlighted the growing importance of mental h | |
| | | | Samooh Theatre Presents "Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee" at Abhinav Theatre | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 12: Samooh Theatre (Regd.), Jammu presented its 60-minute theatrical production "Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee" at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu, before a distinguished gathering of invited guests and theatre enthusiasts. The play, written and directed by Dr. Sudhir Mahajan, portrayed the life, ideas, struggles and commitment of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee towards national unity, integrity and public service, using theatre, dramatic situations, sound and lighting to recrea | |
| | | | DPS Jammu Skaters Shine at 4th Ranking Ranking Roller Skating Championship 2026, secure 18 medals | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 12: Students of Delhi Public School, Jammu delivered an outstanding performance at the 4th Ranking Roller Skating Championship 2026, organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Roller Sports Association from 7th to 9th August 2026 at M.A. Stadium, Jammu.
Demonstrating exceptional skill, determination, and sporting spirit, the young skaters brought laurels to the school by securing an impressive 18 medals, comprising 9 Gold, 5 Silver, and 4 Bronze medals.
The medal-winnin | |
| | | | MLAs Sham Lal Sharma & Arvind Gupta Lay Foundation Stone for Major Sports & Recreation Hub at Patoli | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 12: Sham Lal Sharma, MLA Jammu North, and Arvind Gupta, MLA Jammu West, jointly laid the foundation stone for the development of a Public Park, Box Cricket Ground, Basketball Court and Kids' Play Area at Patoli, Ward No. 35, marking a significant step towards strengthening sports infrastructure and public amenities in the area.
The foundation stone-laying ceremony was held in the presence of Dr. Devansh Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation,
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| | | | UK MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi meets Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Aug 12: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and UK Member of Parliament and Chairman of the UK Parliament's Defence Committee, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, held detailed discussions in Chandigarh on key issues concerning Punjab and the Punjabi diaspora, including speedy resolution of NRI issues, strengthening air connectivity through Amritsar and Chandigarh airports, enhancing cargo and commercial services, tackling threats and extortion targeting calls and maki | |
| | | | 2-day training for Census 2027 Phase-II concludes | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Aug 12: The two-day training programme for Census 2027 Phase II, with special focus on enumeration in snow-bound and difficult-to-access areas, concluded today at Kathua.
The concluding session was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Kathua and Principal Census Officer Rajesh Sharma, who emphasised the need for meticulous planning, accurate enumeration and strict adherence to the prescribed Census procedures to ensure complete and reliable coverage of the populatio | |
| | | | Omar led Govt is committed to equitable development of all regions: Sadhotra | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 12: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary Jammu and former minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra said that the Omar Abdullah-led Government is committed to equitable development of all regions and sections of Jammu and Kashmir and will continue to raise the voice of the people.
He appealed to the newly joined members and party workers to strengthen the organisational base of the National Conference at the grassroots level and work unitedly f | |
| | | | Joint anti-fidayeen mock drill conducted at Sports Stadium Katra ahead of I-Day | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Aug 12: In view of the forthcoming Independence Day 2026 celebrations on August 15, District Police Reasi conducted a joint Anti-Fidayeen Security Mock Drill at the Sports Stadium, Katra, to assess and further strengthen the preparedness, coordination and response capabilities of security and emergency response agencies.
The mock drill was supervised by the Superintendent of Police, Katra and was jointly conducted by District Police Reasi, including SOG Katra, CRPF 6 | |
| | | | MLA Baldev Raj Sharma raises key development issues of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Constituency | | |  Early Times Report
KATRA, Aug 12: During the visit of Sakina Masood Itoo, Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education and Social Welfare, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, on the occasion of the inauguration of Government Degree College, Kakryal-Katra, Baldev Raj Sharma, MLA, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Constituency, submitted a detailed representation highlighting a range of important developmental and public-interest issues concerning the constituency. The MLA's proac | |
| | | | Khatana question triggers big industrial disclosure: Rs 949.77 crore paid to J&K units in five years | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 12: A significant picture of Jammu and Kashmir industrial expansion, investment support and employment potential has emerged in Parliament, with the Centre informing the Rajya Sabha that industrial units in the Union Territory received a cumulative Rs 949.77 crore under various central industrial schemes during the last five financial years. The figures were disclosed in a written reply by Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada to a qu | |
| | | | Shri Amarnathji Yatra Welfare Society calls upon Shri Bajrang Bagra Ji | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 12: A delegation of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra Welfare Society, led by its Chairman Kiran Wattal, called upon Bajrang Bagra, International General Secretary, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Trustee, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Nyas, Ayodhya, during his visit to Jammu.
The delegation apprised the visiting dignitary about the various activities of the Society, particularly its regular langar services for Shri Amarnathji pilgrims and the continuous publication of t | |
| | | | Government endeavours to strengthen credible information dissemination through PIB fact-checking | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 12: The Press Information Bureau (PIB), as the principal information dissemination agency of the Government of India, facilitates timely, credible and accurate communication in different forms through various media platforms. Prasar Bharati plays a key role in fulfilling the mandate of public service broadcasting. Information is disseminated in multiple languages, including regional languages and dialects, using various platforms.
The Government has established a Fact Check Unit (FCU) in PIB to mitigate fake news related to its programmes and policies. FCU verifies claims relating to Government Ministries, Departments, PSUs and other Central Government or | |
| | | | Crime Branch EOW Jammu cracks Rs. 3.75 crore cheating case in record time | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 12: Crime Branch EOW Jammu has achieved a major breakthrough in a Rs 3.75 crore alleged cheating case, cracking the case in record time following the registration of a formal FIR. The case FIR No. 59/2026 U/s 318 BNS was registered in Police Station Crime Branch EOW Jammu on the written complaint of a renowned Jammu-based doctor and owner of Ankur Maitrika Hospital, who alleged financial cheating in connection with the purchase of a residential plot along with a house at Channi Deeli, Jammu. The complainant alleged that he entered into an Agreement to Sell for the property for a total consideration of Rs 3.75 crore. He initially paid a token amount but later | |
| | | | Approval granted for extension of Train No. 19223/19224 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 12: With the objective of enhancing passenger convenience and promoting religious tourism, the Railway Board has approved the extension of Train No. 19223/19224 Sabarmati - Jammu Tawi Express up to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. The train will run via Jammu and will have a halt at Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan station before reaching Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. This extension will provide great relief to thousands of pilgrims and general passengers from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and other parts of Western India. Until now, passengers coming from these regions had to deboard at Jammu Tawi station and take a bus or other modes of transport to reach Katra. Wi | |
| | | | 2-day Training on Population Enumeration concludes | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, Aug 12: The two-day district-level training programme for District/Charge Officers, Census Clerks and Technical Assistants on Population Enumeration (PE) under Phase-II of Census-2027 concluded today at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex.
Resource Persons and Master Trainers from the Directorate of Census Operations, J&K conducted detailed technical sessions during the two-day programme. The participants were imparted training on various operational aspects of Population Enumeration, including creation of Enumeration Blocks, enumeration procedures, use of Census schedules, data recording, field protocols, supervisory mechanisms and other important aspect | |
| | | | Yogi govt's crackdown on land mafias frees 2 lakh acres of land from illegal encroachment | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Aug 12: The Yogi government's Anti-Land Mafia campaign against illegal encroachment on public properties in Uttar Pradesh has continued to remain a major focus. According to the Revenue Department, more than 84,005 hectares of land across the state have been freed from illegal encroachment over the past nine and a half years through strict action and various drives. This area is equivalent to approximately 2.08 lakh acres. Along with freeing land from illegal occupation, the campaign has been further expanded through the disposal of complaints, effective legal proceedings and criminal action against identified land mafias. Over the years, these actions have cle | |
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