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| KPs express gratitude to Chief Secretary for chairing high level review meeting on Displaced migrants and other issues | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 12: A meeting of prominent socio political leaders and activists of the displaced migrant community was today held which was chaired by M.K.Yogi senior KP leader and presided over by Vinod Pandita a notable social activist of the community in which large number of Dispalced kashmiri migrants participated regarding the outcome of the recently held detailed meeting of a KP delegation with Chief Secretary J&K in his office chamber with a detailed Memorandum
M K Yogi while speaking in the meeting apprised the assembly about the chater of genuine demands put before worthy chief Secretary in the recent held meeting with him which included Promotion matter | |
| | | | Samba police foils bovine smuggling attempt; rescues 5 bovines, seizes vehicle | | | |
Early Times Report
SAMBA, Mar 12: Continuing its drive against bovine smugglers and their propagators, Samba Police has successfully foiled a bovine smuggling attempt in the jurisdiction of Police Station Ghagwal , rescued five bovines from the clutches of bovine smugglers and seized a vehicle involved in the illegal transportation of bovines.
Acting on information received from reliable sources, a team of Police Station Ghagwal during vehicle checking at Naka NHW Tapyal, intercepted a Load carrier Intra bearing registration No. JK02DA-1596 for its checking. During checking, five bovines were found inside the vehicle which were tied in a cruel manner and were being transported illegall | |
| | | | Doda police foil bovine smuggling bid; 06 animals rescued, vehicle seized | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, Mar 12: During the intervening night of 11/12-03-2026, reliable information was received at Police Post Pul Doda that bovine smuggling was being carried out from Sarsi towards Ramban. Acting swiftly on the information, a police team laid a naka and intercepted a vehicle, Tata Mobile bearing registration No. JK06B-2363, which was being driven by an unknown person.
Upon checking the vehicle, 06 bovine animals (05 cows and 01 ox) were found loaded in a cruel manner, mercilessly tied with ropes without any proper arrangement for food or water, indicating that they were being transported for illegal selling purposes.
Preliminary enquiry revealed that the bovine animal | |
| | | | Chief of Air Staff Flies Operational Sortie on MiG-29 UPG at Forward Airbase | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 12: The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) flew an operational formation sortie on the Mikoyan MiG-29UPG from a forward airbase today, reaffirming the leadership's continued engagement with frontline operational units of the Indian Air Force.
The formation was led by Flight Lieutenant Parvinder Singh. Prior to recovery, the formation executed a smart peel-off manoeuvre over the runway, showcasing precision flying and the high standards of operational training maintained by the squadron.
Air Warriors of the base maintained a high state of operational readiness and actively participated in activities related to flying during the visit.
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| | | | World Kidney Day PGI reaches to community | | | |
Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Mar 12: Recognizing the growing burden of kidney diseases and the importance of early awareness on the occasion of World Kidney Day 2026, the PGIMER, Chandigarh, decided to reach out to the people instead of people having to reach the hospital. The Director, Prof. Dr. Vivek Lal has always been a strong proponent of outreach campaigns for promoting public health. Department of Nephrology therefore undertook a community outreach interactive initiative to spread awareness about kidney health. The outreach programme was conducted at three locations: Panjab University, Chandigarh; Gian Jyoti Institute, Mohali; and Dadu Majra. The National Institute of Nursing Ed | |
| | | | Doda police traced two missing persons, reunited them with families | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, Mar 12: Doda Police have successfully traced two missing persons and reunited them with their families after completing all necessary legal formalities.
On 11-02-2026, a person namely Imtiyaz Ahmed (40 years), S/O Mohd Shafi, R/O Anchakri, Tehsil Bharth Bagla, District Doda, went missing from his home. In this regard, a missing report was entered at Police Post Bagla vide DDR No. 08 dated 19-02-2026. Acting on the report, police initiated sustained efforts to trace the missing person. Today, on 12-03-2026, with the assistance of human intelligence, the said person was successfully traced from Anchakri, Tehsil Bharth Bagla, District Doda. After completing all legal | |
| | | | Adequate stock of LPG, petrol available in District: DC Reasi | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Mar 12: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek, today chaired a meeting to review the supply and availability of petroleum products in the district. Amid speculations about a shortage of LPG cylinders and fuel, the district administration assured residents that adequate stocks are available to meet public demand and there is no need for panic buying.
The Deputy Commissioner informed that LPG cylinders are currently being refilled within 25 days in the district and directed the concerned agencies to ensure timely supply to consumers. He also ordered the formation of district and sub-division level committees to regularly monitor the stock position of petroleum p | |
| | | | 'Samman Nidhi' to be credited to accounts of over 2.15 crore farmers in Uttar Pradesh | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Mar 12: The Modi-Yogi government is continuously working to enhance the prosperity of the nation's food providers. The double-engine government is consistently working from the fields to ensure the dignity and welfare of farmers. In this sequence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will transfer the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi directly into farmers' accounts from Assam on Friday.
More than 2.15 crore farmers in Uttar Pradesh will benefit from this installment. Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), a total of ?4,335.11 crore will be transferred directly to their bank accounts. So far, ?94,668.58 crore has already been transferred to the | |
| | | | Sikh Progressive Front delegation meets CM Omar Abdullah; raises key issues of Sikh Community | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 12: A delegation of the Sikh Progressive Front, led by its President Balvinder Singh, along with General Secretary Manjit Singh, Joint Secretary Rajinder Singh Soodan, Paramjit Singh, T.P. Singh, and other members, met the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, today to discuss several long-pending issues concerning the Sikh community of the Union Territory. The delegation was accompanied by NC Youth Provincial President S. Tejinder Pal Singh A | |
| | | | 5 NoK provided compensation at Kishtwar | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Mar 12: In a considerate gesture to ease the hardship of grieving families, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today disbursed Rs. 5 lakh under the J&K Road Accident Victim Fund (JKRAVF) as compensation in favor of the Next of Kin (NoK) of accident victims.
An amount of Rs 1 lakh each was disbursed to the legal heirs of five deceased victims of the road accidents. The same were recommended by the Office of the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (A | |
| | | | DC Kathua reviews arrangements for Eid, Navratri festivals | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Mar 12: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today convened a meeting with officers from line departments and representatives of religious organizations to review the arrangements for the Eid and Navratri festivals.
The meeting focused on ensuring smooth celebrations, with discussions centering on the security measures, provision of safe drinking water, uninterrupted power supply, medical aid services, sanitation, fire safety measures, street lighting, cleanli | |
| | | | DC inaugurates Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme Udhampur project | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Mar 12: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa today inaugurated the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS-ED) Udhampur project, marking a significant step towards strengthening the power distribution infrastructure in the district.
While briefing media persons, the DC informed that a centralized operation team is working from last year on a comprehensive plan aimed at reducing losses in the power sector. As part of this initiative, several works are being | |
| | | | Rs 4.20 lakh CSR funds provided to reinforce CCTV surveillance in Kishtwar | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Mar 12: Mega Engineering Private Limited (MEIL) associated with the Ratle Hydroelectric Power Project has provided Rs 4.20 Lakh under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to strengthen drug control measures in the district. The CSR funds shall be utilized for installing CCTV surveillance systems at vulnerable locations to reinforce surveillance and curb drug-related activities.
Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma handover the cheque worth Rs 4.20 lakh to Seni | |
| | | | Pondicherry University distinguished lecture series | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Pondicherry University, established in 1985, is a multi-faculty Central University that has emerged as a leading institution of higher learning and research in India. The University offers a wide range of programmes across disciplines and is committed to academic excellence, innovation, and societal engagement. Recognized for its quality in higher education, the University is accredited with an A+ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council | |
| | | | 16 students of DAV got placed in ICICI Bank | | |  Early Times Report
AMRITSAR, Mar 12: In a remarkable feat underscoring academic excellence and industry readiness, DAV College, Amritsar, has achieved a significant milestone in its campus placement drive. As many as 16 students from various streams have been successfully selected by the prestigious ICICI Bank through the recent campus recruitment program.
The selection process, which included rigorous screening, group discussions, and personal interviews, witnessed enthusiastic participation | |
| | | | Samba police nabbed drug peddler with 15.58 grams heroin like substance | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Mar 12: Continuing its drive against drug smugglers/peddlers, Samba Police has arrested a drug peddler in the jurisdiction of Police Station Ramgarh and recovered approximately 15.58 grams of heroin-like substance (chitta) from his possession. Acting on information received from reliable sources, a team of Police Station Ramgarh intercepted a pedestrian under suspicious circumstances who was coming from Rakh Barotian via Tarapur toward Gudwal side. During frisking, ap | |
| | | | AI and computational approaches highlight day two of PI-ToxMet 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 12: The second day of the PI-ToxMet 2026 Conference cum Workshop on Pharmacoinformatics: Toxicity and Metabolism focused on the growing role of computational approaches and artificial intelligence in understanding drug safety, metabolism and toxicity prediction.
The technical sessions featured lectures by Dr. P. V. Bharatam, Dr. M. E. Sobhia, Dr. Shashi Bhushan Pandit, Dr. Rajendra Kumar, Dr. Monika Sharma and Dr. Om Silakari, discussing recent advances in Ph | |
| | | | Panel discussion on World Engineering Day for sustainable development held at IEI J&K state centre | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 12: The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu & Kashmir State Centre organized a panel discussion to commemorate World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, bringing together engineers, academicians, industry professionals, and young engineers to deliberate on the evolving role of engineering in addressing contemporary developmental challenges. The programme was organized under the theme "Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future Through Innovation an | |
| | | | FICCI FLO JKL meets Minister Javed Ahmed Dar to strengthen cooperative partnerships | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 12: A delegation from FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh (JKL) Chapter met with Hon'ble Cabinet Minister Jenab Javed Ahmed Dar at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, to discuss collaborative pathways for strengthening the cooperative ecosystem and empowering grassroots enterprises across the region.
The delegation was led by Aarti Chowdhary, Chairperson FICCI FLO JKL (2025-26), along with Varuna Anand, National Initiative Head - Partnerships & Collaborations, FICCI FLO. | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu achieves milestone with first Interstitial Brachytherapy for Tongue Cancer in J&K | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 12: In a significant advancement for cancer care in the region, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jammu (AIIMS Jammu) has successfully performed its first interstitial brachytherapy procedure for the treatment of tongue cancer. This advanced and highly precise form of radiation therapy marks an important milestone in strengthening comprehensive oncology services at the institute and in the region.
The procedure was performed on a patient diagnosed with tong | |
| | | | DB seeks affidavit on CT scan delivery in suo-moto PIL | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 12: Hearing the much-publicised suo-moto PIL, Court on its own motion Vs UT of J&K, initiated on the basis of a media report published in Daily Excelsior regarding sudden stoppage of life-saving cardiac implants, stents and consumables affecting critical cardiac services such as angiography, angioplasty, stenting and CCU management, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh directed the authorities to file a specific affidavit indicating the precise delivery schedule of newly procured CT Scan machines and the time required to make them operational.
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal passed the direction while he | |
| | | | POCSO Court rejects bail plea in minor kidnapping, assault conspiracy case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 12: A Special Court in Jammu has rejected the bail application of an accused in a case involving alleged kidnapping of a minor girl and conspiracy to facilitate sexual assault, observing that no case for grant of bail was made out at this stage, particularly when the victim is yet to be examined.
The order was passed by Special Judge, Fast Track Court (POCSO), Jammu, Amarjeet Singh Langeh, in a bail application filed by Saifullah Ansari in connection with FIR No. 106/2024 of Police Station Pacca Danga, Jammu, registered under Sections 137(2), 61(2) of the BNS and Sections 7, 8 and 18 of the POCSO Act.
As per the prosecution case, the complainant, father of | |
| | | | DC reviews stock position of petroleum products in Ramban | | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Mar 12: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting to review the stock and supply position of petroleum products in the district.
The meeting was attended by Additional SP Mujeeb-Ur-Rehman, SDM Sayed Mazahir Hussain Shah, Assistant Director FCS&CA Niamatullah Sheikh, Tehsildar Headquarters Reejuta Mahajan, representatives of Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, along with officers from Legal Metrology, attended the meeting. The SDMs and other concerned officers participated virtually.
The Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of the stock position of petroleum | |
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