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| BJP OBC Morcha presents 50,000 Diyas to Sat Sharma under ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ programme | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: In a significant initiative ahead of the birth anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP OBC Morcha, today presented 50,000 diyas (earthen lamps) to BJP J&K President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma CA, as part of the 'Aashirwad Ka Diya' programme being organised by the Morcha to mark the Prime Minister's birthday on September 17.
The diyas were presented by Braham Jyot Satti, State President, BJP OBC Morcha J&K, along with the e | |
| | | | LOP betraying people of Padder- Nagseni in name of development: Surinder Choudhary | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Sept 15: Senior National Conference leader and Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister J&K, Surinder Choudhary, today accused the Leader of Opposition (LOP) of betraying the people of Padder- Nagseni Assembly Constituency in the name of development, alleging that the constituency continues to remain deprived of basic developmental works.
Addressing a series of workers' meetings at Machail, Gulabgarh and Kishtwar of District Kishtwar chaired by. Tanveer Ahmed Kichloo, Distr | |
| | | | J&K BJP slams NC Govt over short assembly session, demands month-long schedule | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: The Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Monday criticised the National Conference-led government over the short duration of the upcoming Assembly session, with Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma demanding that the House be convened for at least a month to give adequate time to legislators to raise and debate people's issues
Sharma said the people of Jammu and Kashmir had high expectations from the elected government and that the Assembly was the primary platform through | |
| | | | Man absconding for 10 years arrested in J&K's Udhampur | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district have arrested an absconder who was wanted in a case registered 10 years ago, officials said.
A police team from Rehambal arrested the accused, identified as Mohd Tahir, a resident of Hanjana Thakra in Rajouri district on Monday, they said.
Tahir was wanted in connection with a case of disobedience to a government order and the Prevention of Corruption Act registered in 2016. The accused had been declared an absconder and warrants were issued against him by the special mobile magistrate, Udhampur, on July 27, 2016, they said.
Acting on the warrants, the Rehambal police team apprehended the accused, who wil | |
| | | | VDG member injured after weapon goes off during patrolling in Udhampur | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: A member of a Village Defence Group (VDG) sustained injuries after his weapon accidentally went off during patrolling in the Majalta area of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, official said on Tuesday VDG member Parshotam Lal was part of a night patrol deployed to guard his native Chore Panjian village when his weapon reportedly discharged, causing gunshot injuries to his abdomen, the officials said.
They said he was immediately evacuated and shifted to a hospital and his condition was stated to be stable.
The incident occurred amid intensified patrolling and area domination operations in the Majalta forests following reports of suspicious movement | |
| | | | DC Ramban reviews functioning of Revenue Department | | | |
Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Sept 15: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting to review the functioning of the Revenue Department.
He assessed the progress achieved in land record digitization, Digital Crop Survey (DCS), besides execution of Departmental building projects.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak; SDM Banihal Mohammad Naseeb Bajraan; SDM Gool Imtiaz Ahmed; SDM Ramsoo Sayed Mazahir Hussain Shah; Executive Engineers of PWD Divisions Ramban and Banihal and all Tehsildars of the district.
The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of the new and ongoing construction works of Revenue Department buildi | |
| | | | Bukhari takes serious note of Rajouri Medical College concerns; backs impartial probe, assures intervention | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: J&K Apni Party (JKAP) President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday convened a comprehensive review meeting of the party's Jammu Province districts, taking detailed feedback from district presidents on organisational activities, public outreach programmes and issues confronting people across the Union Territory.
JKAP Provincial President Manjit Singh was also present at the meeting, where the respective district presidents presented their report cards on | |
| | | | Speaker reviews preparations for JKLA Autumn session, calls for meticulous planning, coordination | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 15: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today convened a meeting with the senior officers to review and finalise the arrangements for smooth conduct of the forthcoming Autumn Session of the Legislative Assembly, scheduled to commence from September 21, 2026, in Srinagar.
Secretary JKLA Manoj Kumar Pandit, Commissioner Secretary IT Saurabh Bhagat, Commissioner Secretary GAD M. Raju, Commissioner Secretary Law, Justice & Parliam | |
| | | | Javid Dar assures prompt redress of issues of Fruit Mandi Associations | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 15: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today interacted with the representatives of Fruit Mandi Associations from Kashmir Division at the Civil Secretariat here to discuss issues concerning the functioning of fruit mandis and strengthening of horticulture market infrastructure.
The meeting was attended by Director Horticulture Marketing and Planning, Ghulam Jeelani Z | |
| | | | CAT orders production of recruitment records in IUST Librarian case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Srinagar Bench, has directed production of recruitment and service records relating to appointments made by the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) under Advertisement Notice No. 01 of 2024, while hearing a challenge arising out of the repatriation of Dr Sheikh Mohammad Imran from the post of Librarian.
The matter was heard by a Bench comprising Member (Judicial) M.S. Latif and Member (Administrative) Prasant Kumar in O.A. No. 997/2026 filed by Dr Sheikh Mohammad Imran against IUST and the University of Kashmir.
Dr Imran has challenged IUST Order No. 611/2026 dated June 1, 2026, seeking its qua | |
| | | | HC cancels relief to accused in minor's POCSO case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has cancelled the bail granted to a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor relative, holding that his release during the investigation was "too premature" and could potentially affect the course of justice.
Justice M.A. Chowdhary allowed the plea filed by the Union Territory challenging the July 11, 2025 order of the Principal Sessions Judge, Pulwama, granting bail to accused Rayees Ahmad Shah in FIR No. 56/2025 of Police Station Rajpora.
The prosecution case alleges that the minor, while staying at her maternal aunt's house, was sexually assaulted and threatened by the accused, who is the husband of her | |
| | | | Rana lays foundation stone for Rs 3.35 cr Helipad, waiting lounge at Qasab | | | |
Early Times Report
MENDHAR, Sept 15: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today laid the foundation stone for construction of a Helipad and Waiting Lounge at Qasab in Mendhar, Poonch district.
The project, approved by Omar Abdullah led government and taken up under the UT CAPEX, entails an estimated cost of Rs. 335.40 lakh and is aimed at strengthening connectivity and emergency response infrastructure in the remote border area.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister described the project as a long-pending demand of the people of Mendhar and emphasized its importance for a geographically remote and strategically significant area. | |
| | | | Startup Idea Challenge 2.0 - Boot Camp held at PSPS GCW, Gandhi Nagar | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: PSPS Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), organised the Startup Idea Challenge 2.0 - Boot Camp today in the College Auditorium. The programme was aimed at nurturing innovation, entrepreneurship and problem-solving abilities among young students and providing them with a platform to transform innovative ideas into potential start-ups.
The event was organised under the patronage of Prof. (Dr.) Kulvinder Kour, Principal, PSPS Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, with the collaborative efforts of the Career Counselling Cell, Institutional Innovation | |
| | | | Sr DCM felicitates Gaurav Sharma | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division Uchit Singhal felicitated Gaurav Sharma, working as Ticket Checking Staff in the Commercial Department, at the Jammu Division office today for winning the Gold Medal in the Senior National Powerlifting Championship.
Gaurav Sharma had given an outstanding performance in the Senior National Powerlifting Championship which was held at Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh .Gaurav Sharma won the gold medal by lifting the highest squat of 400 kg among all lifters. His total lift was 897.5 kg, which was the highest in the entire championship.
Felicitating Gaurav Sharma, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Uchit | |
| | | | Jammu police arrests absconder wanted in long-pending criminal case in Bishnah | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: In a significant action aimed at ensuring effective execution of judicial processes and bringing wanted persons to justice, Jammu Police has arrested an absconder wanted in connection with FIR No. 163/2020 registered at Police Station Bishnah under Sections 382/323/325/34 IPC.
The arrested accused has been identified as Vivek Sharma @ Gopi, son of Kedar Nath, resident of Nougran, Tehsil Bishnah, District Jammu. The accused had been continuously remaining absent before the Hon'ble Court, following which a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) had been issued against him.
The arrest was made by a police team of Police Station Bishnah in compliance with the judicial | |
| | | | Gaurav Sharma Felicitated by Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, for Winning Gold Medal in Senior National Powerlifting Championship | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division Uchit Singhal felicitated Gaurav Sharma, working as Ticket Checking Staff in the Commercial Department, at the Jammu Division office today on 15th September for winning the Gold Medal in the Senior National Powerlifting Championship.
It is noteworthy that Gaurav Sharma of Jammu & Kashmir had given an outstanding performance in the Senior National Powerlifting Championship held at Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh from 28th August to 03rd September 2026. About 300 players from across the country participated in this national competition. Gaurav Sharma won the gold medal by lifting the highest squat of 400 kg amon | |
| | | | Allotment of Govt land and reconstruction of badly damaged schools in Zone Malhar | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: Today called on chief education officer Kathua and submitted a memorandum regarding government schools in zone Malhar which have been badly damaged due to landslides and urgently require suitable government land allotted for the reconstruction: Govt. High School Moar building has been totally damaged and all classes are presently being conducted in a temporary shed under highly unsuitable conditions. Govt. Primary school Dhar building was damaged, and the school has temporarily been shifted to Dabbi, suitable government land is reportedly available at Dhar Lohai which need to be allotted for construction of a new school building. Govt. Primary School Kar | |
| | | | 'RailOne' App Becoming Popular Among Rail Passengers, Increase in Unreserved Ticket Booking - Jammu Division | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: Jammu Division is continuously striving to realize the digital initiatives of Indian Railways on the ground and to provide modern, easy and prompt services to the passengers. In this series, the all-in-one super app 'RailOne' developed by Indian Railways is getting an unprecedented response from passengers. This app is rapidly becoming popular among the passengers of Jammu Division, as a result of which a major change is being seen in the unreserved ticket booking system. Now a large number of passengers are finding it more convenient and a preferred option to book unreserved tickets on the 'RailOne' app through their mobile phones instead of standing in | |
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