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| CCI delegation meets Divisional Railway Manager Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: CCI meets Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu:-Today shopkeepers of shiv market and mangal market met with vivek kumar IRS, DRM Rly led by Anil Gupta Sr Vice President Chamber of commerce and industry and Rajiv Gupta junior vice president. Anil Gupta emphasised the DRM about problem faced by tourists regarding entry from main gate and exit from Narwal side. DRM listened patiently and assured the chamber and shopkeepers that before Navratra the operation will be | |
| | | | Dr Sudhaa Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: A 3 Day North Zone Conference of Indian Menopause Society(NZ - IMS) concluded with important decisions in Governing Council Meeting for the welfare of the midlife women Conference was organized by Jammu Menopause Society in association with the department of Gynae and Obstetrics GMC Jammu. This was held under the leadership of President IMS, Dr Sudhaa Sharma with Dr Robina Mirza & Dr Jyotsna Lamba as organizing Chairpersons, Dr Parikh Rana as Conference co or | |
| | | | 221 panchayats have playfields; Rs 10.36 cr Dooru Stadium upgrade under consideration: Satish Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FS&CA), Information Technology (IT), Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today said that 221 out of 355 Gram Panchayats (GPs) in Jammu and Kashmir have either existing or constructed playfields under the One Panchayat-One Playfield initiative.
The Minister was replying to a question raised by MLA G A Mir regarding implementation of the 'One Panchayat-One Playfield' initiative | |
| | | | Two State Cancer Institutes established in JK: Sakeena Itoo | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: Minister for Medical and Health Education, Sakeena Itoo today said that the Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted an Apex Committee to strengthen a coordinated and comprehensive response to the growing burden of cancer and to provide guidance and formulate measures for prevention, screening and treatment of the disease. Director, SKIMS has been designated as the Nodal Officer for the purpose.
The Minister was replying to a question raised by Mir Saifu | |
| | | | Major action by EOW Jammu: Absconder arrested at 8 years | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: In a significant action against individuals evading judicial proceedings, the Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu arrested a long-time absconder who was wanted in connection with an old narcotics case. The arrested accused has been identified as Amjad Ali Naik S/o Abdul Qadeer Naik, a resident of Ratnipora, District Shopian. According to the case details, Naik was wanted in connection with FIR No. 44/2004, registered U/S 8, 20 NDPS Act. The chargesheet in the case had already been presented before the Hon'ble Court of 2nd Additional Session Judge Jammu. However, the accused allegedly remained unavailable to the authorities and had been absconding since 2018, thereb | |
| | | | Govt moves resolution seeking TET exemption | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 22: Minister for School Education, Sakeena Itoo, today moved a Resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly seeking amendments to the Right to Education Act to exempt teachers appointed before October 31, 2019, from appearing in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).
"This House unanimously urges the Union Government to make necessary statutory amendment to Section 23 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, to exempt all teachers appointed before October 31, 2019 from appearing in the TET," reads the resolution moved in the House.
"The House further urges the Union Government to take all necessary legal steps | |
| | | | HC orders reinstatement of SPO disengaged over alleged fake DOB | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the reinstatement of an SPO who was disengaged from Security Kashmir over allegations of furnishing a fake date-of-birth document, holding that the action was taken without issuing him a show-cause notice or providing an opportunity of hearing.
Justice M. A. Chowdhary allowed the writ petition filed by Mohammad Amin Rather of Bonigam, Kulgam, challenging the December 21, 2023 order issued by the Senior Superintendent of Police (Security), Kashmir, whereby his services were disengaged with immediate effect. The judgment was pronounced on September 22, 2026.
Rather, represented by Advocate Shuja-ul | |
| | | | Court Awards Life Imprisonment in 2019 Orchard Murder | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: The Principal Sessions Court, Shopian, has sentenced Bilal Ahmad Seh to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of ?1 lakh after convicting him under Section 302 RPC for the murder of Kamal Adfar in a 2019 case arising out of an orchard dispute.
The sentence was awarded by Principal Sessions Judge, Shopian, Mehmood Ahmad Chowdhary in FIR No. 19/2019 registered at Police Station Zainapora. The case relates to the killing of Kamal Adfar on April 8, 2019 at Nismhall, Humhuna Nagbal.
According to the prosecution, an altercation took place between the parties in connection with their orchards. During the incident, the accused persons allegedly caught hold of | |
| | | | HC directs police not to detain three Advocates under PSA | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the authorities not to detain three practising advocates under the Public Safety Act (PSA) on the basis of FIR No. 27/2026 registered at Police Station Batamaloo, subject to the condition that they are not involved in any other case or crime.
Justice Rajesh Sekhri passed the order in a petition filed by advocates Irfan Akbar Malla, Umar Mushtaq Mir and Jahangir Ahmad Bhat, who had approached the Court under Article 226 of the Constitution apprehending detention under the PSA. The judgment was pronounced on September 22, 2026.
The petitioners, represented by Advocate Saleem Gul, are practising ad | |
| | | | Maharaja Ji's holiday Will Not Be Cancelled, Focus on Daily Wagers & Power Bills: Devyani Rana | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana today strongly condemned the attempt to raise the issue of cancelling the public holiday on the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. She said that any move to undo the holiday, along with the suggestions being floated by the elected government for the balkanization of the Jammu Division, is an affront to the sentiments, history and identity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and wi | |
| | | | Khatana reflects PM Modi vision of strong, self-reliant Bharat | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: BJP Senior Leader and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Er. Gulam Ali Khatana, welcomed the latest indicators of broad-based growth across key sectors of the Indian economy, stating that the encouraging performance reflects the resilience and expanding strength of the Indian economy amid a challenging global environment. Er. Khatana highlighted the continued expansion of India's exports and domestic economic activity, noting that growth across diverse sector | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu ENT Junior Resident Secures Second Prize at 45th North West Zone AOICON in Rohtak | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: In a notable academic achievement, Dr. Muskan Rao, Junior Resident, Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu, secured Second Prize in the Postgraduate Poster Presentation category at the 45th North West Zone AOICON, held in Rohtak, Haryana.
Dr. Muskan Rao received the award for her poster titled "Tumors of the Parapharyngeal Space," which focused on an important area of head and neck surgery. The presenta | |
| | | | Doda police traced missing girl; reunited her with family | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, Sept 22: Continuing its sustained efforts to trace missing persons, a dedicated police team constituted by SHO Police Station Gandoh successfully traced a missing girl, namely Devani Rajput D/o Jai Pal Singh R/o Dhanori Kahaljugaser, Tehsil Gandoh, District Doda. Her missing report had been entered at Police Post Changa vide DD No. 16 dated 18-12-2025. Acting on the report, the police team launched sustained efforts and successfully traced her.
After completing all necessary legal formalities, she was safely handed over to her legal heirs, and the missing report was closed vide DDR No. 12 dated 22-09-2026.
Doda Police remains committed to tracing missing persons | |
| | | | Dogra Group of Colleges Commemorates Maharaja Hari Singh Ji's Birth Anniversary | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: Dogra Group of Colleges commemorated the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji with a solemn and inspiring programme at the Auditorium of Dogra Educational Complex, bringing together the three constituent institutions of the Trust-Dogra Degree College, Dogra Law College and Dogra College of Education-to honour the legacy of the visionary ruler and reflect upon his enduring contributions to education, social reform, justice and public welfare.
The progr | |
| | | | Clean Himalayan & Hill Cities initiative held | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Sept 22: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of District Committee under the Clean Himalayan and Hill Cities Initiative (CHHCI) to review the implementation modal - with focus on the sustainable development of Patnitop.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh; Chief Executive Officer PDA Rakesh Dubey and other concerned officers and Committee members.
A threadbare discussion was held on different aspects | |
| | | | DPS Jammu's Dharya Kotwal Shines at National Shooting Championship | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: Dharya Kotwal, a talented student of Class VII-D at Delhi Public School Jammu, has brought laurels to the school and Jammu & Kashmir with her outstanding performance at the prestigious 35th All India G. V. Mavlankar Shooting Championship 2026, held in Mohali from September 12 to 21, 2026.
Demonstrating remarkable skill, focus and determination, Dharya won three medals at the championship. She secured a Silver Medal in the Sub-Youth category and two Bronze Me | |
| | | | DC inaugurates 'Didi Ki Rasoi' | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Sept 22: "Didi Ki Rasoi," operated by Galaxy Self Help Group- a Women SGH under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), was inaugurated today at Government Degree College Boys-Kathua. The canteen was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma in the presence of CEO JUDA Parvaiz Naik; District Project Officer Kavita Kumari; CPO Ranjeet Thakur; DUDA officials, members of Galaxy Self Help Group besides faculty members and stud | |
| | | | Dr Ritu Singh launches Community Initiatives under aegis of Maharaja Hari Singh Social & Education Foundation | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: DPS Nagbnai and DPS Katra commemorated the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji under the aegis of Maharaja Hari Singh Social & Education Foundation with solemn and meaningful programmes celebrating his enduring legacy of education, social reform, equality, justice and service to society. A significant highlight of the occasion was the launch of two socially impactful community initiatives led by Kunwarani Dr. Ritu Singh, Founder/Pro-Vice Chairperson o | |
| | | | Indian Army conducted interaction with Gujjar and Bakkarwal community | | | |
Early Times Report
POONCH, Sept 22: The Indian Army conducted an interaction with members of the Gujjar and Bakkarwal community at Kulali, Poonch on 22 Sep 2026. A total of 22 community members participated in the interaction. The engagement provided a meaningful platform for dialogue, fostering mutual trust, understanding and goodwill between the Indian Army and the local population. During the interaction, community members were encouraged to share their concerns, aspirations and issues affecting their daily lives.
The discussions focused on strengthening community connect and understanding the challenges faced by people residing in remote and border areas. The Indian Army representat | |
| | | | Admission to IX & XI: JNV Jammu invites online application for LEST-2027 | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Gharota-Jammu is going to conduct Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST)-2027 for admissions to IX & XI Classes.
The eligible candidates can apply for the Test free of cost through Online Registration on the designated portal. The links for admission to class IX is https://cbseitms.nic.in/2026/nvsix_9 and for Class XI is https://cbseitms.nic.in/2026/nvsxi_11.
The last date for submission of online applications is September 30-2026. The detailed Prospectus is also available on the registration portal. | |
| | | | SKUAST-Jammu celebrates 28th Foundation Day | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 22: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu observed its 28th Foundation Day today with a grand celebration. Dr. Mangala Rai, Former Secretary (DARE) & Director General ICAR, New Delhi was chief guest on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, he called upon university fraternity to build an academic ecosystem centered on creativity, curiosity and empathy that serve as a precursor for research, innovation, entrepreneurship development and societal relevance. He said that the changing world requires universities to rethink the way students are being taught, assessed and prepared for future life. He said that educational insti | |
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