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| India has 60 days of fuel stocks: Govt | | Dismisses shortage reports as misinformation | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 26: India has about 60 days of fuel stock cover, the government said on Thursday, adding that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG as it dismissed reports of shortages as a “deliberate misinformation campaign” aimed at triggering panic buying.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said all petrol pumps across the country are adequately stocked and operating normally, with no rationing of petrol or diesel.
India, the world’s fourth-largest refiner and fifth-largest exporter of petroleum products, has structurally assured domestic fuel availability and continues to supply refined fuels to over 150 countries, the ministry said in a statement | |
| | | | DB upholds PSA detention of JeM OGW, dismisses appeal | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 26: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the preventive detention of Mumtaz Ahmed, an alleged Over Ground Worker (OGW) of banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad, dismissing his Letters Patent Appeal against an earlier order of the writ court.
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal rejected the appeal arising out of HCP No. 118/2024, thereby affirming the detention order issued by the District Magistrate, Poonch, under Section 8 of the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978. The detention order had been passed on July 26, 2024, to prevent the appellant from acting in a manner prejudicial to the secu | |
| | | | Prant Sanghchalak of RSS Dr. Gautam Mengi inaugurates Mass Bhandara | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 26: A mass bhandara was organized at Ware House-Nehru Market Jammu today on the occasion of Durga Ashtami, wherein a large number of people including all traders participated with great enthusiasm. The Prant Sanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh(RSS), Jammu & Kashmir Dr. Gautam Mengi inaugurated the bhandara in the presence of Hon’ble MLA Jammu East Sh. Yudhvir Sethi, Hon’ble MLA Bahu Sh. Vikram Randhawa, DIG Jammu Police Sh. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Sh. Arun Gupta, President Chamber of Commerce and Industry Jammu and Mahant Rohit Shastri, President Shri Kailakh Jyotish Avam Vedic Sansthan Trust. All the office bearers of bazaar Associations also graced | |
| | | | Div Com reviews preventive measures against bird hazard around Jammu Airport | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 26: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar chaired a meeting to review and discuss the measures taken to prevent bird hazards in the vicinity of Jammu Airport.
The meeting was attended by Air Officer Commanding, JK & L, AOC Air Force Station Jammu, Director Urban Local Bodies Jammu, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Commissioner JMC, Member Secretary, J&K Pollution Control Board, Jammu, Director Airport Jammu, SP South and other concerned officers.
The meeting dis | |
| | | | PM Modi to interact with CMs on West Asia conflict; review preparedness, plans | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact on Friday with the chief ministers of all states, barring those which are going to polls, to review their preparedness and plans in the wake of the West Asia conflict, sources said.
This is the first time that the prime minister will hold a meeting with the chief ministers on the West Asia conflict which started on February 28 with the attack by the US-Israel on Iran. The Persian nation has also retaliated by fir | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu performs first-ever bilateral breast interstitial brachytherapy in Jammu & Kashmir | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 26: The Department of Radiation Oncology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jammu continues to advance cancer care in the region through the adoption of cutting-edge and patient-centric treatment modalities. With a focus on precision oncology and organ preservation, the department has been steadily expanding its capabilities in advanced radiation techniques. In line with this commitment, the team has successfully performed bilateral interstitial brachyther | |
| | | | Water Digest World Water Awards Marks 20th Year of Honouring Excellence Across the Water Sector | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 26: The 20th Edition of the Water Digest World Water Awards was held successfully, bringing together policymakers, global institutions, industry pioneers, and grassroots changemakers for an evening dedicated to dialogue, recognition, and impact.
L to R: Shri Sumant Narain, Joint Secretary, National Water Mission, Shri Umesh Kumar Sharma, Director, Water Digest, Ms. Anupama Madhok Sud, Director and Editor, Water Digest, Dr. Kunwarani Ritu Singh, entrepreneur, | |
| | | | Er Gulam Ali Khatana raises key issues on renewable energy implementation in J&K in RS | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 26: Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha Nominated), Er. Gulam Ali Khatana, raised an Unstarred Question (No. 3664) in the Rajya Sabha on March 24, 2026, seeking detailed information regarding the implementation of central renewable energy schemes in Jammu and Kashmir.
The question was addressed by the Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy and Power, Shripad Yesso Naik.
Key Highlights from the Government's Reply:
The Ministry inform | |
| | | | Shiksha Niketan School declares Summative Assessment results from Class 1st to 7th | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 26: Shiksha Niketan Senior Secondary School, Jeevan Nagar, Jammu, proudly declared the Summative Assessment Result for Classes Ist to 7th on Wednesday, 25th March 2026. The results were announced between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on the school campus in a well-organized and disciplined manner.
Nearly 1500 students from Classes Ist to 7th participated in this important academic milestone. The atmosphere in the school was filled with joy, enthusiasm, and anticipat | |
| | | | SJVN successfully organised 25th Inter-CPSU Kabaddi Tournament at Rampur HPS | | |  Early Times Report
SHIMLA, Mar 26: Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, SJVN, congratulated team BBMB, the winning team of 25th Inter-CPSU Kabaddi Tournament organised by SJVN. Gupta praised all participants for their excellent performance and reiterated the importance of sports in strengthening teamwork, discipline and a healthy competitive spirit among the employees.
Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), SJVN graced the Closing Ceremony as Chief Guest. Sharma congratulated th | |
| | | | DBPS Members welcomed the grand Ram Navmi Shobha Yatra | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 26: Dogra Brahman Pratìñi?hi Sabha in collaboration with various religious organizations today welcomed the grand Ram Navmi Shobha Yatra procession at Chankya Chowk Parade with performing Puja and showering flowers.
DBPS President Ved Parkash Sharma its Chairman Advocate P.C.Sharma former Dy. Commissioner B.S Jamwal NMC President Subash Shastri M.L.Padha Barita Ram Sharma Shiv Ram Sharma Ramesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma Sunil Sharma Jagan Nath Sharma K.L.Sharma Prem Balot?a Gurdas Sharma, Atul Pangotra and others who were present on this occasion also heartiest greetings everyone on the occasion of Ram Navmi. | |
| | | | IIM Jammu organizes Hindi workshop to strengthen official language implementation | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 26: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu organized a one-day Hindi Workshop under the aegis of the Official Language Office on 25th March 2026, aimed at reinforcing the effective use of Hindi in official and administrative functioning. The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation and served as a significant step towards promoting linguistic inclusivity and administrative excellence.
The occasion was also marked by the presence of Dr. Vichitrasen Gupta, Deputy Director Implementation, Regional Implementation Office Eastern Region, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Official Language, Government of India; Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal, Chairperson, Anan | |
| | | | GM Saroori visits Chatroo, interacts with locals | | | | Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Mar 26: Senior Congress Leader and Former Minister, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, today visited several areas of Chatroo Block and held detailed interactions with local residents to assess their concerns and ongoing issues.
During the visit, people voiced serious grievances regarding the steep increase in electricity bills, unscheduled power cuts, difficulties in updation of ration cards from APL to BPL, rising unemployment, issues related to MGNREGA, and other basic civic challenges. Residents expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of tangible improvement on the ground.
Addressing the gathering, Saroori expressed concern that despite nearly two years of the pres | |
| | | | Indian Army conducts medical patrol in Gulair | | | |
Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Mar 26: The Indian Army, renowned for its ethos, values and traditions, continues to uphold its commitment to the welfare of the people. In line with this, the Indian Army organized a Medical Patrol in the remote area of Gulair, District Rajouri, to address the healthcare needs of the local population. The patrol focused on providing basic healthcare services, treatment and free distribution of medicines. A dedicated team of Army medical personnel attended to patients, offering essential medical care and advice. The initiative aimed to ensure timely medical assistance reached areas with limited access to healthcare facilities. The local populace expressed hear | |
| | | | SKUAST-Jammu organizes expert lecture on "Inspiring and effective teaching" | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 26: Under the able guidance of Vice-Chancellor, Prof. B. N. Tripathi, the Faculty of Basic Sciences, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) organized an expert lecture on "Inspiring and Effective Teaching." The lecture was delivered by Dr. Pamela Sammons, Professor (Emeritus), Department of Education, University of Oxford, U.K., an internationally acclaimed expert in the field of education and school effectiveness. In her insightful talk, Dr. Sammons highlighted the key attributes of inspiring teachers and emphasized the importance of evidence-based teaching practices, student engagement, and reflective pedago | |
| | | | SC ruling will prevent misuse and dilution of reservation benefits: Balbir | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 26: Welcoming the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of India, prominent SC community social activist and former Vice Chairman, Balbir Ram Rattan, today said that the ruling, delivered in the context of clarifying whether individuals can continue to claim Scheduled Caste (SC) status after converting to other religions, will play a crucial role in preventing misuse and dilution of reservation benefits.
He said that the Hon'ble Court has clearly held that Scheduled Caste status is confined to individuals professing Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism, and that conversion to religions such as Christianity or Islam leads to the loss of SC status and related benefits | |
| | | | Surge of devotees at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine during Navratri, over 2.69 lakh offered prayers | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 26: Chaitra Navratri has drawn a huge rush of pilgrims to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, with over 2.69 lakh devotees offering prayers at the cave shrine during the ongoing festival.
"The yatra is going on smoothly. There is a huge rush. As many as 2,69,716 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the temple till March 25," a senior official of the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said.
Hundreds of devotees, chanting 'Jai Mata Di', are trekking along the serpentine pathway to the Mata Vaishno Devi temple to pay obeisance.
Chaitra Navratri, being observed from March 19 to March 27, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Navdurga and | |
| | | | Court framed charges against former MS Sarwal Hospital & Ors in Sarwal Medical Shop Scam | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 26: In a significant development in an anti-corruption case linked to the allotment of a Fair Price Medical Shop at Government Hospital Sarwal, the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Jammu Sonia Gupta has framed charges against former Medical Superintendent Dr. Arun Sharma and private beneficiary Rajinder Gupta, holding that there is sufficient prima facie material to proceed against them for offences under the J&K Prevention of Corruption Act and criminal conspiracy law.
The case arose out of FIR No. 08/2020 registered by Police Station ACB Jammu after allegations surfaced that officers and officials of District Hospital Sarwal, in league with the propr | |
| | | | JKBOSE exhorts aspirants to prioritise JEE examination | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has advised the concerned 12th class students to write JEE examination instead of attending practical examination in case there is a clash in the notified practical examination schedule issued by the BOSE.
In a notification, issued here yesterday, the affected 12th class candidates have been advised to skip practical examination of the Board and prioritise participation in the JEE examination in case of a clash.
Relevantly, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains is scheduled from April 2 to 9, 2026, which may entail clash with notified Board practical examinations for some candidates of class 1 | |
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