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| DC Anantnag invites stakeholders to Nasha Mukt J&K Padyatra on May 09 | | | | Early Times Report
ANANTNAG, May 5: In preparation for the upcoming Nasha Mukt J&K Mega Padyatra scheduled in the district on May 09, the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat today held a comprehensive meeting with civil society members, traders, transporters, and other stakeholders at Dak Bunglalow, Khanabal.
ACR, Tariq Ahmad Malik and other concerned officials besides members from civil society, prominent trader and transport associations along with representatives from KP, Sikh and Tribal Communities and others attended the meeting.
Extending formal invitation to the stakeholders for their participation in the Mega Padyatra, the DC said it is essential to engag | |
| | | | J&K Bank hits historic high, posts highest ever annual profit of Rs 2363 Cr | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 5: Continuing its stellar streak of record profits for the fourth consecutive financial year, J&K Bank has posted its highest ever annual profit of Rs 2363.47 Cr for the FY 2025-26. The Bank registered a year-on-year growth of over 13% in its annual profit when compared to Rs 2082.46 Cr reported for FY 2024-25, despite a one-time impairment provision of Rs 179 Cr on its investment in J&K Grameen Bank during the first half of the financial year.
The Bank also e | |
| | | | Yoga session marks new beginning of energy and preparation for International Yoga Day | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: Today marked a refreshing and energetic beginning dedicated to the promotion of yoga. All members of the World Yog Institute participated in an early morning yoga session, creating a positive and vibrant atmosphere.
On this occasion, Yoga Guru Dr. Karan led a meditation session, guiding participants towards mental peace and mindfulness. He also officially initiated the preparations for the upcoming International Yoga Day celebrations.
The yoga session was hel | |
| | | | Satish Sharma assures prioritizing solarization over conventional electricity in J&K | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 5: Minister for Science and Technology, Satish Sharma, today reaffirmed the government's strong commitment to accelerating solar energy adoption across Jammu and Kashmir, while directing officials to ensure time-bound resolution of all issues related to ongoing and proposed solar initiatives.
A delegation from the Jammu and Kashmir Solar Association called on the Minister here today to discuss key concerns regarding the promotion of renewable energy in the re | |
| | | | Another FIR lodged against driver for endangering human lives | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: Traffic Police Rural Jammu in its continued drive against the act of overloading, today lodged another FIR against driver of Public Service Vehicle (Bus) bearing Registration No. JK02DJ-8844.
Briefly stated, that on 05.05.2026, SO Traffic Rajouri during routine checking near Government Degree College Rajouri intercepted Bus bearing Registration No. JK02DJ-8844 which was on its way from Karhad to Rajouri. During checking, the vehicle driven by Tahir Hussain S/O Zakir Hussain R/O Karhad Rajouri, was found overloaded with 13 excess passengers, thereby posing a serious threat to the safety of passengers and increasing the likelihood of accidents.
Further ve | |
| | | | Illegal opium poppy cultivation destroyed; one arrested | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, May 5: Continuing its sustained drive against drug menace under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan Udhampur Police destroyed illegal opium poppy cultivation and arresting one accused in Panchari area. Based on reliable information was received that one person namely Govind Ram S/O Late Prem Nath R/O Kounti, Tehsil Panchari, District Udhampur had illegally cultivated opium poppy in his fields near his residence. Acting promptly on this information, a case FIR No. 22/2026 U/S 8/18 NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Panchari and investigation was set into motion. During the course of investigation, a police team of PS Panchari along with a Revenue tea | |
| | | | Online Orientation on AI-enabled Features and PAL Courses on DIKSHA held | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Jammu & Kashmir, Divisional Office Jammu, under the visionary leadership of Dr. Naseem Javaid Chowdhary (JKAS), Director School Education Jammu and Director SCERT J&K, and the able guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Sindhu Kapoor, Joint Director, SCERT Jammu Division, successfully organised an online orientation programme on AI-enabled features and Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) courses on DIKSHA, in collaboration with CIET-NCERT.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from all 20 DIETs of the Union Territory, along with teams from both SCERT Divisional Offices, reflecting a strong colle | |
| | | | Sat Sharma unveils Cover Page of Balbir's upcoming book "EDUCATION" | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: The cover page of the upcoming book "EDUCATION", authored by Balbir Ram Rattan, was unveiled on Tuesday by Sat Sharma CA, BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP, ahead of book publication, in the presence of BJP General Secretary & former Deputy Mayor Baldev Singh Billawaria and Secretary Arun Sharma.
The book, currently in the final stage of completion, aims to present a thoughtful and comprehensive perspective on the importance of education. The cover page design | |
| | | | Valedictory function of DySP Probationers' Special Training Course held at CTC Sunjwan | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: The valedictory function of the one-month Special Training Course for DSP Probationers was held at Commando Training Centre (CTC), Sunjwan, today. The function was presided over by DIG JSK Range, Shridhar Patil, IPS. SSP Jammu, Joginder Singh, JKPS; SP South, Vaibhav Meena, IPS and SP PC Jammu, Mohan Sharma, JKPS, were also present on the occasion.
The one-month intensive course, conducted was designed to enhance the operational preparedness, tactical acumen, | |
| | | | Crime Branch holds pipping ceremony to honour newly promoted ASIs, HCs | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: A pipping ceremony was organised today at Zonal Headquarter Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu to formally decorate and felicitate the newly promoted Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) and Head Constables (HCs) of the unit. The ceremony was presided over by Sh. Faisal Qureshi, Senior Superintendent of Police, Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu, who ceremoniously pinned the ranks to the promotees in the presence of officers and officials of the unit.
While congratulating the promote | |
| | | | PSA detention cannot rest on stale grounds, rules High Court | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed two separate preventive detention orders passed under the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, holding that stale allegations cannot be made the basis for curtailing personal liberty under the garb of "maintenance of public order."
Justice Rahul Bharti, in two similarly reasoned judgments, set aside the PSA detentions of Irfan Majeed Lone, 36, resident of Logripora Zaingeer Sopore, and Suhail Ahmad Parray, 27, resident of Bangar Mohalla Hajin, Bandipora, and directed their immediate release from the concerned jails.
In the case of Irfan Majeed Lone, the detention order had been passed by the District | |
| | | | Two persons apprehended with Psychotropic Substance by police at Tikri | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, May 5: Continuing its sustained drive against drug abuse under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Udhampur Police apprehended two persons and recovered psychotropic substances from their possessions.
A police party of PP Tikri, while on routine patrolling duty near Dukhada, Samole, intercepted and apprehended two individuals. The accused have been identified as Babu S/o Bagh Hussain R/o Muttal and Saif Din S/o Yousuf Mohd R/o Muttal, Udhampur.
During checking, 10 strips of Pregabalin capsules (total 100 capsules) were recovered from their possession. Both individuals failed to produce any valid prescription or satisfactory explanation regarding the posse | |
| | | | HC quashes Baramulla rape FIR, says trial would be 'Futile' as complainant disowns case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed FIR No. 96/2023 registered at Police Station Baramulla under Sections 376, 342 and 506 IPC against petitioner Shoiab Lone, holding that the case presented exceptional circumstances where continuation of criminal proceedings would serve no meaningful purpose.
Justice Mohd. Yousuf Wani, while allowing the petition filed under Section 482 CrPC, now corresponding to Section 528 BNSS, observed that the allegations in the complaint dated May 13, 2023 appeared doubtful in view of earlier complaints made by the complainant before Police Stations Rajbagh Srinagar and Kreari Baramulla, wherein she had allegedl | |
| | | | Doda police cracks theft case; accused arrested, stolen property recovered | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, May 5: In a swift and well-coordinated operation, Police Station Doda has successfully solved a theft case reported at GMC Ghat by arresting the accused and recovering the stolen property.
On receipt of a complaint, a case vide FIR No. 104/2026 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered at Police Station Doda. Acting promptly, a dedicated police team led by SHO Police Station Doda was constituted. The team made effective use of technical surveillance, including CCTV footage analysis, along with reliable human intelligence to identify and apprehend the accused.
The accused has been identified as Basharat Hussain S/O Faizullah R/O A | |
| | | | DC reviews progress under HADP and functioning of KKGs in Kishtwar | | | | Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, May 5: The implementation of Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), besides the working of Kisan Khidmat Ghard (KKGs) was reviewed today by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma at a meeting held here today. The Deputy Commissioner conducted a detailed review of the progress achieved in the implementation of flagship interventions under HADP across Agriculture and allied sectors. The Deputy Commissioner laid emphasis on timely completion and monitoring of units established under HADP. He directed the field staff and District Officers to ensure that all 6,351 proposed units are established within a period of 10 days. He further warned that | |
| | | | Bhalla flags civic crisis, urges immediate redressal at JKPCC Jammu Urban meet | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: The Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) District Jammu Urban on Tuesday held its monthly meeting under the leadership of District President Yogesh Sawhney, with the proceedings presided over by Working President and former Minister Raman Bhalla.
The meeting witnessed participation from senior leaders including former Minister G M Saroori, Satish Sharma, Pawan Dev Singh, Surinder Kumar, Rajesh Sharma, Sohit Sharma, Sandeep Dogra, R P Magotra, Ra | |
| | | | Vishwa Bharati conducts Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: Vishwa Bharati Higher Secondary School Akalpur Morh Jammu organised "Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan" in and around the adjoining area of the school awaring the people about the harmful effects of intoxication and its aftermaths on human body and domesticity.
During the programme various activities like poster making, slogan writing and rallies in the adjoining vicinity were organised by the students as well as teachers.
A special morning assembly was also organis | |
| | | | Doda police cracks theft case; accused arrested, stolen property recovered | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, May 5: In a swift and well-coordinated operation, Police Station Doda has successfully solved a theft case reported at GMC Ghat by arresting the ????? and recovering the stolen property.
On receipt of a complaint, a case vide FIR No. 104/2026 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered at Police Station Doda. Acting promptly, a dedicated police team led by SHO Police Station Doda was constituted. The team made effective use of technical | |
| | | | | | | Police conducts Anti-Drug Awareness drives under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in Bhella | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, May 5: Continuing its sustained efforts to curb drug abuse and promote a healthy, drug-free society, Doda Police organized a series of impactful awareness programmes under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and Operation Pathshala at Bhella, Bus stand Circular Road Thathri and Bhalla (Bhaderwah).
At Moon Light Model Academy, Bhella, an awareness programme was conducted by Police Post Karara. The programme witnessed active participation from EMIC Bhella along with s | |
| | | | Indian Army inspires youth towards a drug-free future in Balnoi, Poonch | | | |
Early Times Report
POONCH, May 5: Under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Abhiyan and Op Sindoor, the Indian Army conducted an outreach programme at Chowara Gali Mohalla, Balnoi, aimed at spreading awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse among children and local youth.
The initiative focused on sensitising young minds to the physical, psychological, and social consequences of drug abuse while encouraging them to adopt a disciplined, responsible, and healthy lifestyle.
During the interaction, Army personnel also shared inspiring stories of courage, achievements, and commitment, motivating the participants to pursue positive goals and contribute meaningfully to society. The program | |
| | | | Tarun Sharma raises strong voice against drug abuse and bovine smuggling | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: Renowned actor, director, and social activist Tarun Sharma has taken a firm stand against the growing concerns of drug abuse and bovine smuggling in the region. Serving as the President of Nat Manch and an Honorary Member of the Advisory Board of the Dogri Bhasha Academy, Sharma continues to use his platform to advocate for social reform and community well-being. Addressing the issue, Tarun Sharma expressed deep concern over the rising impact of drug addiction, particularly among the youth. He emphasized that substance abuse not only destroys individual lives but also weakens the social fabric of society. He called for collective action from families, educa | |
| | | | Doda police traced missing person, reunited him with family | | | |
Early Times Report
DODA, May 5: Doda Police has successfully traced a missing person, Rakesh Kumar, and reunited him with his family. The operation, supervised by SHO PS Thathri, relied on timely action and coordinated efforts of the police team.
A missing report was filed on March 13, 2026, prompting a thorough search operation. Utilizing technical assistance, Rakesh was located and safely handed over to his family after completing necessary formalities.
The missing report is now closed as of May 05, 2026. Doda Police urges the public to report such incidents promptly to ensure timely action. | |
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