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| Women Folk has to play important role in struggle for restoration of Statehood: Sadhotra | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: Addressing a meeting of women wing of National Conference in Ward No. 34 of Jammu Municipal Corporation in Jammu North Assembly Constituency which was organized by Rajinder Kumar, Sonu Kumar and Romesh Chander, Mr Sadhotra said women folk has to play a vital role in struggle for restoration of statehood.
National Conference leader emphasized the need to take demand of statehood at every door step to involve women folk in this struggle. He said BJP has b | |
| | | | SSP traffic visits Billawar-Basohli, reviews traffic arrangements | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: SSP Traffic Rural Jammu Sh. Farooq Qaiser, JKPS, today visited Billawar and Basohli to review traffic arrangements and the functioning of Traffic Police personnel deployed in the areas. He interacted with Traffic Police officers and men, reviewed local Traffic and manpower-related issues and issued necessary directions. He also emphasized that enforcement should be carried out with courtesy, public sensitivity and a spirit of service.
During the visit, SSP Tr | |
| | | | J&K prosecution department secures conviction in NDPS case, bail refusals in 3 other cases | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: The Prosecution Department of Jammu and Kashmir today highlighted three significant judicial outcomes of 5 and 6 October 2026, achieved through the dedication, thorough preparation and persuasive advocacy of its prosecutors.
On 6 October 2026, the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Poonch Susheel Singh, convicted Sherbaz Ahmed, Anzar Ahmed and Rafiq Azam under Section 8/21 (c) of the NDPS Act in the case registered as FIR No. 56/2022 at Police Station Mendhar. The Court held that a total of four kilograms of heroin, a commercial quantity, was recovered. The Ld. Public Prosecutor Pankaj Sethi examined 27 PWs out of the 29 cited witnesses, including naka p | |
| | | | BSF constable dies of gunshot fired from own rifle in Jammu | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: A 27-year-old woman constable of the Border Security Force (BSF) died of a gunshot wound received from her service rifle at a forward border post near the International Border in R S Pura Sector on Wednesday, officials said.
Constable Raj Lakshmi sustained a gunshot wound at Border Outpost Sushil at around 3 pm.
The circumstances leading to the firing are yet to be ascertained, officials said. The injured constable was provided initial treatment at the Sub-District Hospital in R S Pura before being referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital, Jammu, for specialised treatment.
Doctors declared her dead on arrival, officials said. Her body was | |
| | | | Terrorist hideout busted in J&K's Kupwara; AK-47, grenades, ammo recovered | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 7: Security forces on Wednesday busted a terrorist hideout in Handwara forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district and recovered an AK-47 rifle, three grenades, and a large cache of ammunition, officials said.
"Based on a specific input, a joint team of police, Army and CRPF personnel conducted a search operation in the forest area of Nagda Nar, Handwara," a police spokesperson said.
During the operation, the team detected and destroyed an old hideout, recovering large cache of arms and ammunition, he said.
The recoveries included an AK-47 rifle, three grenades, 857 AK rounds, 192 PIKA (machine gun) rounds, eight AK magazines, a silencer, 83 pist | |
| | | | JPDCL announces power shut down in several areas | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Kalika, Chak, Mansar, Sunari, Hartyan, Kalta, Jib Ashram and adjoining areas will remain affected on October 08 from 8 am to 1 pm.
Similarly, the power supply to Adarsh Colony, Dabbar, Shiv Nagar, Hospital, Housing Colony, Generation Colony, Sheetla Mandir and adjoining areas will remain affected on October 09 from 8 am to 1 pm.
Likewise, the power supply to Sansoo, ITBP, Mansar, Battal Ballian, Army installations will remain affected on October 10 from 8 am to 1 pm.
Similarly, the power supply to Bajalta and adjoining areas will remain affected on October 10 from 7 am to 11 | |
| | | | Mohammad Zaid Malik become first JKPS officer to head NIA's branch office in UT | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 7: Mohammad Zaid Malik has become the first officer from the Jammu and Kashmir Police Service (JKPS) to head a branch office of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the Union Territory
Malik was inducted into the premier national agency on September 29 on a deputation.
The officer, who joined JK Police Service in 2001, will be on deputation for four years, extendable to seven years.
According to an order issued by NIA headquarters Tuesday, Malik has been posted as Superintendent of Police (NIA) in the agency's branch office at Jammu.
Malik has more than two decades of experience in policing and counter-terrorist operations. He has been chief of | |
| | | | No Voter to be Left Behind": CEO J&K announces Weekend Voter Enrolment Drives | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: With the objective of ensuring that no eligible voter is left behind, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jammu and Kashmir, Sanjeev Verma, today announced a two-day Special Intensive Voter Enrolment Drive across the Union Territory on October 10 (Saturday) and October 11 (Sunday), 2026, marking the beginning of a regular weekend voter facilitation initiative.
The special drive will be conducted at all Polling Stations across Jammu and Kashmir from 9:00 AM to 5:00 | |
| | | | Save Sharda Committee chairman meets J-K LG, discusses tourism promotion | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 7: Save Sharda Committee (SSC) chairman Ravinder Pandita on Wednesday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and discussed the affairs of Maa Sharda temple near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. Pandita, also president of All India Kashmiri Samaj, put forth important matters related to the development of the Maa Sharda temple, an official spokesperson said.
Pandita was accompanied by Mahaveer Thusoo during the meeting.
Pan | |
| | | | Reasi police intensifies crackdown on Pregabalin misuse; medical shop sealed | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 7: Reiterating its firm commitment to combating drug abuse and continuing its investigation into the illegal procurement and distribution of Pregabalin capsules, Reasi Police today intensified investigative proceedings in connection with FIR No. 312/2026, registered under Section 223 BNS at Police Station Katra and got the medical shop sealed through the competent authorities .
During the course of investigation ,while verifying the source a relevant information | |
| | | | 27-year-old FIRs can't sustain preventive detention: J&K High Court quashes PSA order | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the preventive detention of Abdul Qayoom alias Bittu of Kadwah, Udhampur, holding that FIRs dating back nearly 27 years could not, by themselves, establish the "live and proximate link" required to justify preventive detention.
A Division Bench comprising Justice Sindhu Sharma and Justice Rajesh Sekhri allowed the intra-court appeal filed by Qayoom and set aside the October 9, 2025 judgment of the Single Judge, which had earlier dismissed his habeas corpus petition. The Division Bench pronounced its judgment on October 6.
The detention order, bearing No. 14-PSA-2024, had been passed by the District | |
| | | | DDC Reasi reviews VB-G RAM G implementation stresses effective monitoring | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 7: A day-long training-cum-workshop on the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan under VB-G RAM G was organised today by the Rural Development Department here in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex, Reasi, to sensitise field functionaries about the implementation framework and operational requirements of the scheme.
Addressing the workshop, the District Development Commissioner Kumar Abhishek called upon Gram Panchayat Secretaries and GRSs to ensure effective implementation at the grassroots level. He also urged the technical staff to make full use of the training and seek necessary clarifications on different aspects of the VB-G RAM G portal, particularly with | |
| | | | Passengers' Health is Paramount: Special cleanliness drive for purity of drinking water in Jammu division | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway is extremely serious about providing completely clean and bacteria-free water to rail passengers and its employees. With this objective, a special water sanitation campaign is being run across the entire division.
Under this, deep cleaning and sanitization of water tanks is being carried out on a war-footing at all railway stations, railway colonies, pump houses and coaching depots falling under the Jammu Division.
It is noteworthy that since the formation of the Jammu Division in the year 2025, the process of checking water quality has been continuing consistently. Taking this sequence forward, during the current ca | |
| | | | Court rejects bail pleas in two Heroin smuggling cases | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: The Court of Special Judge (NDPS Cases), Jammu, Parvaiz Iqbal, has rejected bail applications filed by two accused in separate narcotics cases, observing that the statutory restrictions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act could not be overlooked where the cases involve commercial quantity and prima facie material linking the accused with the alleged drug trade.
In the first case, the Court dismissed the bail plea of Salman Khan of Khare Larey, Udhampur, booked in FIR No. 172/2022 of Police Station Gandhi Nagar under Sections 8/21/22/27A/29 of the NDPS Act and Section 111 BNS.
According to the prosecution case recorded in the order, a commercial quantity of | |
| | | | University of Jammu appoints veteran advocate Dinesh Singh Chauhan as Professor of Practice in Law | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: The University of Jammu has officially appointed accomplished legal veteran Sh. Dinesh Singh Chauhan as a Professor of Practice in Law. The appointment, approved by the university administration on October 6, 2026, aims to enrich legal education by bringing nearly four decades of elite courtroom experience directly to the classroom.
The appointment is made on an honorary basis for an initial period of one year, with provisions for annual extensions up to a max | |
| | | | FADA J&K Welcomes Time-Bound Relaxation for Trade Certificate Formalities | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) J&K has welcomed and expressed its sincere appreciation to Mr Vishesh Mahajan, Worthy Transport Commissioner J&K for issuing the order providing a one-time, time-bound facilitation of three months to eligible automobile dealers who have already initiated the statutory process for obtaining Trade Certificates.
A delegation led by FADA J&K Chairperson Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal and Senior FADA Members met Mr Vish | |
| | | | MAM College Jammu organises one-day awareness programme on Mental Health and Well-Being of College Students | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: Under the able guidance of worthy Principal, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Verma, on 7th of October 2026, the Department of Psychology, Maulana Azad Memorial College, Jammu, in collaboration with Dimaagi Mind Care and Research Centre, Channi Himmat, Jammu, organised a One-Day Awareness Programme on Mental Health and Well-Being of College Students on the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2026, under the theme "Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change."
In his message, the Principal emphasised the need for educational institutions to adopt a holistic approach towards student well-being. He highlighted that regular mental-health awareness initiatives are esse | |
| | | | Two Festival Special Trains to Run Between New Delhi - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: In view of the extra rush of passengers during the festive season, Northern Railway has provided big relief. Keeping in mind the convenience of passengers, it has been decided to run reserved festival special trains between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. The railway administration will run Train No. 04083/04084 New Delhi - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - New Delhi Reserved Festival Special Express for two trips each.
According to the operational schedule, Train No. 04083 from New Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra will depart from New Delhi at 14:00 hrs on 09th October and 16th October, 2026 (Friday) and will reach Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Kat | |
| | | | Tanish Sharma appointed president of JJSF ITI College Jammu Unit | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: The Jammu Joint Students' Federation (JJSF) has announced the constitution of its new unit at ITI College, Jammu, with Tanish Sharma appointed as the unit President.
The new unit was announced under the supervision and guidance of JJSF President Pushvinder Singh. District President Keshav Malhotra and senior JJSF leader Ritik Verma congratulated Tanish Sharma and the newly appointed office-bearers, urging them to work dedicatedly for the welfare and interests of students.
The newly constituted team includes Ankit Rana as Chairman, while Rikkam Rajput, Ranjeet Kumar Singh and Arun Kumar have been appointed Vice Presidents. Deepak Sharma has been given the | |
| | | | Managing Committee reviews welfare, healthcare and infrastructure Initiatives at Vridh Ashram | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: A meeting of the Managing Committee of the Home for the Aged & Infirm (Vridh Ashram), Ambphalla, Jammu was held today at the home premises to review its functioning, ongoing developmental works and various welfare initiatives undertaken for the elderly residents.
The Committee reviewed and confirmed the minutes of its previous meeting held on August 04, 2026, besides considering the Income & Expenditure Accounts for July and August 2026. The Committee also took note of two new admissions and visits by ten institutions and dignitaries, who appreciated the facilities and services being provided at the Home.
The meeting reviewed the progress of lift installa | |
| | | | Punjabi Morcha intensifies: BJP pitches special Session, 29 MLAs to back Bill; Congress extends support | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: The indefinite Punjabi Language Dharna/Morcha in Jammu entered its seventh consecutive day on Wednesday, with the movement receiving growing political, religious, social and grassroots support for the demand to grant Punjabi the status of an official language of Jammu & Kashmir.
A major political boost to the ongoing Morcha came with a BJP delegation led by Narinder Singh Satta, MLA Jammu South, visiting the Dharna site and extending support to the demand. T | |
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