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| Chief Secretary inaugurates IFAD Project Partners' Learning Forum 2026 at SKICC | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 6: The two day IFAD Project Partners' Learning Forum 2026, organised by the Mission Directorate, Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP)/Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) under the Agriculture Production Department, commenced today at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar.
The Learning Forum, centred on the theme "Celebrating the International Year of Women Farmers: Empowering Women, Transformi | |
| | | | Satish Sharma inaugurates 'Late Legends Memorial Knockout Football Tournament' at Anantnag | | |  Early Times Report
ANANTNAG, Aug 6: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today inaugurated the Late Legends Memorial Knockout Football Tournament at the Sports Stadium, Anantnag.
"The Jammu and Kashmir government is working under a well knit strategy to empower the youth through sports, steering them away from the menace of drug abuse", said the Minister while elaborating on the significa | |
| | | | | | | Javid Dar reviews rain-related damage, NH-44 restoration | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Aug 6: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today reviewed the situation arising from recent heavy rainfall and landslides in Ramban and adjoining areas, with emphasis on damage to life and property, disruption of traffic and restoration of the National Highway.
The Minister, accompanied by Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, also conducted a spot inspection of t | |
| | | | Sakeena Itoo inaugurates health Camp at KB Pora | | |  Early Times Report
KULGAM, Aug 6: Minister for Health & Medical Education, School and Higher Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Masood Itoo, today inaugurated a mega Multi-Speciality Health Camp at Khuri Batpora (KB Pora), D.H. Pora, in Kulgam district.
The camp was organized through the collaborative efforts of Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children), Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), SKIMS Soura and office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Kulgam under the aegis of the SAANS | |
| | | | Hungary Ambassador Istvan Szabo meets Indian Reffa Boules Team in New Delhi | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 6: The Indian team of Reffa Boules India Federation today had a special meeting with H.E. István Szabó, Ambassador of Hungary to India, at the Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi. The Indian team is preparing to participate in the 4th Balaton Pétanque Festival 2026, scheduled to be held in Hungary from 1 September to 8 September 2026. A total of five members of Reffa Boules India Federation have been selected to represent India at the international sports festival | |
| | | | Nasha Mukt Bharat Day -2: Integrated communication and outreach programme | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 6: The second day of the Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) organised by the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, at Government Degree College (GDC) Akhnoor witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members and the general public going through the photo exhibition on Nasha Mukt Bharat.
During the programme, Dr. Madhu Bala from the Health Department delivered a c | |
| | | | Samba police arrested 2 drug peddlers with 10 grams Heroin-like substance | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Aug 6: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug smugglers and peddlers, Samba Police has arrested two drug peddlers hailing from district Budgam and recovered approximately 10 grams heroin like substance from their possession within the jurisdiction of Police Station Vijaypur.
A Police team of Police Station Vijaypur during naka checking near AIIMS Vijaypur, intercepted two pedestrians who was moving in the area under suspicious circumstances. During their sea | |
| | | | Hindi Recitation Competition inspires young orators at DPS Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 6: To nurture a love for the Hindi language, strengthen pronunciation, and build confidence and public speaking skills among young learners, Delhi Public School, Jammu organised a Hindi Recitation Competition for the students of Class I on 4th August 2026.
The event provided an excellent platform for the budding speakers to showcase their talent, creativity, and confidence through the expressive recitation of Hindi poems. The competition was judged by Shipra Shar | |
| | | | DDC Doda reviews implementation of Mission YUVA | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, Aug 6: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda Krishan Lal on Thursday reviewed the implementation of Mission YUVA in the district at a meeting held in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah; Chief Planning Officer; Assistant Commissioner Revenue; Assistant Director District Employment & Counselling Centre (DE&CC); Cluster Head J&K Bank; District Programme Manager NRLM; officials of the S | |
| | | | Samba police reunites Himachal Pradesh man with his family after 15 years | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Aug 6: In a humanitarian gesture, Samba Police achieved a heartwarming success by reuniting a mentally challenged man from Himachal Pradesh with his family after a separation of nearly 15 years. The man was found wandering within the jurisdiction of Police Post Rajpura under Police Station Ghagwal. During the preliminary enquiry, police officials observed that he appeared to be mentally challenged and was unable to provide complete details about his identity. Police | |
| | | | Indian Army concluded three-week motor driving skill development cadre | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Aug 6: As part of its sustained commitment to community development and youth empowerment, the Indian Army successfully concluded a three-week Motor Driving Skill Development Cadre at Dul, District Kishtwar on 05 August 2026. The programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 15 youths from the region.
The cadre was designed to improve the employability of local youth by providing them with professional driving skills, essential road-safety knowledge and pr | |
| | | | MP Satnam Singh Sandhu Urges Union Govt in Parliament to Launch Special National Project | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 6: Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Satnam Singh Sandhu has urged the Union government to take special measures for modernisation of Punjab's canal system and rejuvenation of water bodies to ensure water security in the state which, he said, is facing a severe water crisis due to depleting groundwater levels and diminishing water-holding capacity of old canals.
Raising the issue in Rajya Sabha during the on-going Monsoon Session of Parliament, MP Satnam Sin | |
| | | | Javed Rana visits landslide-hit areas in Poonch, assures all support to affected families | | | | Early Times Report
POONCH, Aug 6: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs Javed Ahmed Rana, today visited the landslide and flash flood-affected areas of Sarhoti Jabran in Poonch district to assess the situation on the ground and express solidarity with the affected families.
The Minister was accompanied by Sud Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Mendhar, Superintending Engineer, Hydraulic, Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Mendhar, Executive Engineer PMGSY Mendhar, DFO soil conservation, Executive Engineer Jal Shakti (PHE) and other officers.
The Minister inspected the extensive damage caused by the recent incessant rains, landslides and flash floods, which have im | |
| | | | NDPS Court slams prosecution department over total chaos | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 6: The Special Judge, NDPS Cases, Jammu, has strongly reprimanded the Prosecution Department after the absence of a Public Prosecutor virtually paralysed the court's functioning, leaving around 80 criminal matters unattended and 12 prosecution witnesses unexamined. The court warned the Director General of Prosecution and Director of Prosecution that contempt proceedings would be initiated against them if an alternative prosecutor was not immediately deputed. The stern order was passed in UT of J&K through Police Station ANTF Jammu versus S.K. Shafi and another, arising out of FIR No. 05/2023 registered under Sections 8, 20 and 29 of the NDPS Act. The accused, | |
| | | | India's first "High-Altitude Wildlife Safari" to begin in Ladakh | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, Aug 6: Adding a new dimension to the vibrant eco-tourism in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved introducing "wildlife safari" on popular snow-leopard and bird-watching trails in high-altitude regions of the Union Territory. This would be India's first-ever "high-altitude wildlife safari", providing the visitors with a rare guided opportunity to witness Ladakh's distinctive flora and fauna.
The LG has directed the Forest Department to introduce guided Jeep Safari on the lines of popular National Parks like Kaziranga, Ranthambore and others, using specially designed open-back vehicles, to be operated by trained local drivers and guides | |
| | | | Ex-Corporator, husband charged in Rs 10,000 JMC bribery case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 6: A Special Anti-Corruption Court in Jammu framed charges against former Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Corporator Jyoti Devi and her husband Sham Lal in an alleged ?10,000 bribery case relating to the issuance of a Malba Clearance Certificate.
Additional Sessions Judge, Anti-Corruption, Jammu, Rajni Sharma, directed that both accused stand trial for offences punishable under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018), read with Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code.
According to the charge framed by the court, Jyoti Devi, then Corporator of Ward No. 53, Trikuta Nagar, allegedly demanded a bribe of ?10,000 from complainant | |
| | | | Union Health Ministry Notifies Stricter Drugs Rules to Debar Applicants Submitting Fake or Fabricated Data | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 6: In a significant step towards strengthening the integrity and transparency of India's drugs regulatory system, the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has notified amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945 through G.S.R number 756 (E), dated the 16th October, 2025.
In addition to existing enforcement provisions under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, these newly notified provisions empower the Licensing Authority to debar further applications by entities who submit fake or fabricated data in support of their applications. This will apply to all applications filed under various provisions of the Drugs Rules 1945. | |
| | | | New Simplified Freight Policy Implemented for Roll-on / Roll-off Traffic, Logistics to Get Boost | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 6: Northern Railway has implemented a new freight rate structure for Roll-on/Roll-off i.e. Ro-Ro traffic with the objective of making freight movement more affordable, transparent and competitive. Talking about Ro-Ro, in simple terms it is a transport service in which trucks or commercial vehicles loaded with goods are directly driven onto specially designed open flat railway wagons on their wheels and are directly driven off at the destination.
Under the new policy, the charge will be Rs 1.45 per tonne-km for distances up to 750 km, a linear rate reduced from Rs 1.45 to Rs 1.30 per tonne-km for 750 to 2000 km, and Rs 1.30 per tonne-km for distances over 2000 | |
| | | | Indian Army organises anti-drug awareness lecture | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Aug 6: As part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Campaign, the Indian Army organised an awareness lecture on "Say No to Drugs" at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Parat, to educate students and local residents about the harmful effects of drug abuse. The session highlighted the physical, psychological and social consequences of substance addiction, while emphasising the importance of adopting a healthy, disciplined and responsible lifestyle. Participants were encouraged to stay away from narcotics, resist negative influences and become ambassadors of a drug-free society.
During the programme, The Indian Army representatives underscored the vital role of families | |
| | | | Young achiever Saige Abrol invited as guest of honour, honoured for outstanding achievements | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Aug 6: In a proud moment for Jammu & Kashmir, International Gold Medalist, World Record Holder, and young achiever Saige Abrol was invited as the Guest of Honour at a prestigious felicitation ceremony. As one of the youngest Guests of Honour at the event, Saige received a warm welcome and was felicitated with a Certificate of Excellence, a trophy, and a special memento in recognition of her remarkable achievements and inspiring journey at such a young age.
The dignitaries present at the ceremony applauded Saige's exceptional talent, dedication, and commitment to excellence. They praised her for bringing pride to Udhampur and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kash | |
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