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| Sadhotra congratulates Ritika Bhan, Akash Jaggi on clearing UPSC exams | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 9: Former Minister and National Conference Additional General Secretary Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today visited the residences of Ritika Bhan and Akash Jaggi in Burnai and Lower Roop Nagar respectively in Jammu North Assembly Constituency and congratulated them on their remarkable achievements. Interacting with the families and well-wishers during the visits, Mr Sadhotra said the accomplishments of the two young achievers as also other 15 from Jammu and Kashmir this | |
| | | | HC holds full court reference to condole Justice Jhanjis's demise | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 9: A Full Court Reference was held today in the Courtroom of the Chief Justice at Jammu Wing of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to condole the demise of Justice V. K. Jhanji, Former Judge/Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, who passed away on 23rd February, 2026. The Full Court Reference was convened in accordance with the long-standing conventions and institutional traditions of the High Court. The Reference was atte | |
| | | | Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 9: The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), the apex training institute of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), today inaugurated a high-level five-day training programme entitled "Exemption Management, Legal Framework & Valuation of Securities." Running from 9th to 13th March 2026, the programme marks a pivotal step in strengthening the regulatory and financial oversight capabilities of EPFO officers nationwi | |
| | | | Two-day training programme inaugurated at ZPHQ Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 9: A two-day training programme on "Intelligence Generation" commenced today at the Zonal Police Headquarters (ZPHQ), Jammu, aimed at strengthening the analytical and intelligence-gathering capabilities of police personnel. The programme has been organised by ZPHQ Jammu for officers and officials from different districts of Jammu Zone. The programme was inaugurated by the Staff Officer to IGP Jammu, Sh. Shamsheer Hussain, JKPS, who highlighted the importance of st | |
| | | | ADG Armed visits 15th Bn IR; reviews functioning, inaugurated Barracks for Jawans | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 9: Anand Jain, IPS, ADG Armed, visited the HQ of the 15th Bn IR to review the functioning of the battalion and inspect the facilities being provided to the jawans especially the women officials of the battalion. On his arrival, Jain was received with a warm welcome by the Commandant 15th Bn. IR and other officers. A lady contingent of 15th Bn. IR presented a Guard of honour to him. He was accompanied by Vinod Kumar, IPS, DIG IR Jammu, Sameer Sharma, IPS, DIG AP Ja | |
| | | | Railway staff's honesty wins praise as lost mobile returned to passenger | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 9: Demonstrating exemplary honesty and commitment to passenger service, the ticket checking staff of Jammu Division once again set a remarkable example by safely returning a passenger's lost mobile phone found on board the Swaraj Express.The incident took place under the guidance of Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal. On March 9, ticket checking staff member Deepak Sharma displayed exceptional alertness and integrity while performing his duty at Ja | |
| | | | MLA Ch Vikram Randhawa starts drain, tile work in Trikuta Nagar | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 9: MLA Bahu Ch. Vikram Randhawa today started the construction of drain and tile work near Shiv Mandir, Sector-3, Trikuta Nagar, Ward No. 53, fulfilling a long-pending demand of the local residents.
The work is being carried out under the supervision of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) to improve the drainage system and develop proper tiled pathways for the convenience of the public.
On the occasion, Mandal President Nitish Mahajan along with his team membe | |
| | | | Rana reviews development projects in Baramulla district | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 9: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today virtually reviewed the progress on development projects besides assessing implementation of government schemes in Baramulla district.
During the meeting, the Minister conducted a detailed review of the progress achieved under several flagship schemes and development initiatives. These included Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Irrigation and Flood Control projects, CAMPA | |
| | | | DHSS celebrates International Women's Day | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 9: Dogra Higher Secondary School (DHSS) celebrated International Women's Day with distinguished Chief Guest, Director Mrs Ruchi Charak with a vibrant programe focused on empowerment, featuring inspiring speeches, interactive games, and refreshments. Mrs. Sheetal teacher of DHSS delivered a motivating speech underscoring the profound significance of Women's Day celebrations in recognizing women's achievements.
Principal Major Bhawna Devi (Retd) highlighted that wo | |
| | | | GDC Bhaderwah celebrated Women's International Day | | |  Early Times Report
BHADERWAH, Mar 9: The Women Development Cell of Government Degree College Bhaderwah successfully organized an Essay Writing Competition today to commemorate International Women's Day, celebrated globally on 8 March every year.
The programme was held under the patronage of the Principal, Professor Mohd Farooq Mirza, who appreciated the initiative taken by the Women Development Cell to organize such meaningful academic activities for the students.
The theme of the competitio | |
| | | | Security scenario reviewed at critical establishments in Bhaderwah | | |  Early Times Report
BHADERWAH, Mar 9: Additional Deputy Commissioner Sunil Kumar Bhutyal convened a meeting today to review the security arrangements at critical infrastructure and important establishments in the Sub Division Bhaderwah. The meeting reviewed safety measures at Sub District Hospital, Radio Station Bhaderwah, Fire and Emergency Service station, BSNL Exchange, Repeater Station Thuba, besides Fuel stations and Gas Agencies.
The Additional Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned | |
| | | | MLAs call on CM Omar Abdullah, raise constituency issues | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 9: Several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discussed issues concerning development works and public welfare in their respective constituencies.
MLA Samba Surjeet Singh Slathia, MLA Banihal Sajad Shaheen, MLA Ramban Arjun Singh Raju, MLA Bhaderwah Daleep Singh Parihar, MLA Gulabgarh Er Khursheed Ahmed, and MLA Anantnag West Abdul Majeed Bhat Laram met the Chief Minister and apprised him of various issues pertaining to their respective constituencies.
The Chief Minister gave a patient hearing to the legislators and assured them that all genuine issues raised by them would be addressed in a time-bound | |
| | | | Jammu Police crackdown on Gambling; Six nabbed in swift operation by Police Station RS Pura | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 9: Jammu Police have taken strict action against illegal gambling. Acting on specific intelligence, a police team carried out a swift and well-coordinated raid on 08 March 2026 at village Seer Balah under the jurisdiction of P/S RS Pura catching six individuals red-handed while indulging in illegal gambling and arresting them on the spot.
The arrested persons were identified as 1. Ashok Kumar S/o Sardari Lal R/o Chak Bakhtawar Tehsil RS Pura 2. Gurmeet Singh S/o Hardeep Singh R/o Chak Mohd Yar, RS Pura 3. Lekh Raj S/o Bua Dutta R/o Chak Mohd Yar, RS Pura 4. Deep Singh S/o Gian Chand R/o Balah Tehsil Suchetgarh 5. Bhopinder singh S/o Rashpal R/o Balah, Tehsil | |
| | | | Samba police foils bovine smuggling attempt; rescues 3 bovines, seizes vehicle | | | |
Early Times Report
SAMBA, Mar 9: 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 three 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 Mahindra Load carrier bearing registration No. JK12A-7477 for its checking. During checking, three bovines were found inside the vehicle which were tied in a cruel manner and were being transported illeg | |
| | | | HC strikes down PIT-NDPS detentions, raps authorities for 'Non-Application of Mind' | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 9: In a significant ruling, Justice Sanjay Dhar of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court at Jammu has quashed two preventive detention orders passed under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988, holding that the detaining authority acted with "total non-application of mind" and for an objective alien to the purpose of the law..
In the first case, Mahavir Singh alias Appu had challenged Order No. PITNDPS 40 of 2025 dated 27.06.2025, while in the second, Mohd. Arif assailed Order No. PITNDPS 41 of 2025 dated 04.07.2025, both issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu under Section 3(1) of the PIT-NDPS Act. | |
| | | | Drug Control measures reviewed in Gool | | | |
Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Mar 9: Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Imtiaz Ahmed today reviewed anti-narcotic measures and IEC activities being implemented under the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) and the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) in the Subdivision Gool.
The meeting was attended by Principal local Higher Secondary School Farooq Ahmed Wani; local Block Development Officer Sadam Hussain; BDO Sangaldan, Mohammed Irfan; CDPO Bashir Ahmed Malik and officials from the line departments including Agriculture, Horticulture, Police and Health.
The SDM reviewed awareness campaigns being conducted in educational institutions, community outreach activities and legal surveillance against | |
| | | | MAM College Jammu celebrates International Women's Day | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 9: The CASH committee of Maulana Azad Memorial College, Jammu, in collaboration with NSS, celebrated International Women's Day on 9th March 2026. The programme began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Principal of the College, Prof. Archana Kaul. A planter was gifted to the Principal by the Convener of the CASH committee.
Dr Seema Sudan, HOD Hindi department and Convener CASH Committee, gave the welcome address, where she spoke on the theme of women empowerment. Prof Ruth K Masehi, Dr Jeevan Lal, Prof. Tarsem Lal, Dr Pallavi Bhagat and Dr Atiya Noor were also present at the event to encourage the participants.
This year, the theme of Internatio | |
| | | | CLUJ VC wins ISTD National Best Member award | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 9: Vice Chancellor of Cluster University of Jammu, Prof. K.S. Chandrasekar was awarded the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD) Best Member 2024-25 at a glittering ceremony held at the Mahindra Resort, Mysore during the Annual National Convention of ISTD on 6th March 2026. He was selected among the 11000 members from 57 chapters across the country on various criteria including performance of the member, organising training and development programs, seminars, student capacity development programs, regular attendance at the Managing committee meeting, developmental activities. ISTD is a not for profit organisation having members from the field of H | |
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