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| Civil Court has no power to confirm arbitral award: HC | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: In a significant ruling reinforcing the autonomy of arbitration proceedings, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that a civil court has no jurisdiction to confirm an arbitral award or make it the "rule of the court" once a dispute has been referred to arbitration under Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The Court set aside the decree passed by the Principal District Judge, Anantnag, holding that it was without jurisdiction.
Justice Shahzad Azeem, while allowing a Regular First Appeal filed by the Union Territory of J&K, ruled that once parties voluntarily opt for arbitration under Section 89 CPC, the civil suit permanently | |
| | | | Judicial Officers bound to take up matters as per CIS cause list: PD&SJ Srinagar | | | |
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JAMMU, July 3: The Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, Haq Nawaz Zargar, has directed all Judicial Officers of District Srinagar to strictly take up daily listed matters as per the CIS-generated cause list.
In a circular, the PD&SJ observed that it had come to notice that daily listed matters were not being taken up strictly in accordance with the CIS cause list, causing serious inconvenience to advocates and litigants.
The circular impressed upon all Judicial Officers to ensure strict adherence to the daily cause list in their respective courts.
It further warned that any deviation from the circular shall be viewed seriously. (JNF) | |
| | | | HC overhauls bail plea format, seeks full criminal disclosure | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: In a major procedural reform aimed at bringing transparency in bail matters, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has amended rules for filing bail applications before the High Court as well as subordinate criminal courts across J&K and Ladakh. As per separate notifications issued by Registrar General M.K. Sharma, the High Court, with the previous approval of the Lieutenant Governor, has made it mandatory for every bail applicant to make a full and candid disclosure of crucial details before seeking relief from the court. The amendment inserts Rule 176-B in the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Rules, 1999, for bail applications before the High Court. A | |
| | | | J&K Administration asks Amarnath pilgrims to travel only on registered date | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 3: The administration in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday said no pilgrim would be permitted to undertake the Amarnath Yatra to the holy cave shrine before the registered date, and appealed people to wait for their turn and travel only on the date assigned to them. In an advisory, it said that as directed by the Supreme Court, the maximum number of pilgrims permitted daily on the pilgrimage route has been fixed.
"Compliance with this daily ceiling limit is mandatory for the safety of pilgrims and for the smooth conduct of the Yatra," it said.
For the convenience of pilgrims, advance registration was made available well before the start of the Yatra through ba | |
| | | | Rouble Nagi Art Foundation, MLA Devyani Rana join hands to develop women's skill centre in Nagrota constituency | | |  Early Times Report
NAGROTA, July 3: Continuing her unwavering commitment towards women empowerment and inclusive development, MLA Nagrota Constituency, Devyani Rana, today took another significant step towards making women economically independent by collaborating with internationally acclaimed artist, social activist, and educator Rouble Nagi whose world renowned Rouble Nagi Art Foundation announced the development of a Skill Development Centre in Nagrota Constituency.
Rouble Nagi, a celebr | |
| | | | Reasi police books three drug abusers under NDPS Act | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, July 3: Continuing its sustained campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, District Police Reasi has registered three separate cases against drug abusers during routine patrolling in the jurisdiction of Police Station Katra.
During patrolling at Railway Road, Counter No. 2, and Varun Chowk, Katra, police parties noticed three individuals in a suspected state of drug intoxication. The persons were identified as Deepak S/O Raju R/O Serwad, Katra, Sumit S/O | |
| | | | JMC Commissioner visits Ward No. 61, reviews ongoing development works, hears public grievances and directs immediate action on civic issues | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr. Devansh Yadav, today undertook an extensive tour of Ward No. 61, covering Laxmi Vihar, Tomal Colony, Anand Nagar, Bohri and adjoining localities, to assess the status of civic infrastructure, review ongoing development works and interact directly with residents to address their grievances.
During the visit, residents of Lane No. 4-A, Laxmi Vihar submitted a memorandum highlighting several long-pending civic | |
| | | | GGF J&K confers Iqbal Mir Memorial Awards, honours champions of peace and service | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 3: Gandhi Global Family J&K, in collaboration with Care Foundation Srinagar, presented the Iqbal Mir Memorial Awards at Tagore Hall today.
Mohammad Iqbal Mir of Nishat started his career as Assistant Director and served J&K Government as Protocol Officer, Joint Director H&P and RTO Srinagar. During 1990 militancy, he played a key role in Dr. Nirmala Deshpande's peace initiative by arranging accommodation for peacemakers. A Gandhian, he lived for peace and ser | |
| | | | Power shut down by KPDCL | | | |
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JAMMU, July 3: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Budgam lchgam line will be observed due to which power supply to Barwah, Ichgam, Ichkoot, Choon, Kanir, Hushur, Zuhamma, Hanjora, Dadompora and Adjoining Areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 06 July 2026.
Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Nowbugh Chandoora line will be observed due to which power supply to Ranger, Sogam, Rapora,
Dawlatpora, Panzan, Lalgam, Chandoora Town, Dawlatpora Hospital, Wathoora, Bugam, Gadsathoo, Panzan, Laalgam, Kathair Gund and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 08 July 2026. | |
| | | | Acceptance Testing of newly established Kisan Helpline Centre conducted at Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: As part of the nationwide rollout of the revamped Kisan Helpline Centre (KHC) under the Government of India's KHC RFP-2025 initiative, the Acceptance Testing (AT) of the newly established Kisan Helpline Centre, Jammu was conducted today at the Directorate of Agriculture Krishi Bhawan Talab Tillo Jammu under the supervision of Joint Director Agriculture (Extension) Jammu Sanjay Anand.
The Acceptance Testing was undertaken in compliance with the directions issued by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, to assess the operational readiness of the newly established Kisan Helpline Centre. The exercise involved a comprehensive eval | |
| | | | NC alleges BJP using misinformation to shift focus from unfulfilled commitments on statehood | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu, Ratan Lal Gupta on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party's sustained smear campaign against the Omar Abdullah-led elected government is an attempt to divert public attention from its own failures and broken promises in Jammu and Kashmir.
Interacting with the newly nominated women office bearers of District Jammu Urban at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan Jammu, Organized by Mrs Bimla Luthra former MLA and State Vice President Women Wing. Gupta said the BJP has lost the trust of the people of Jammu by failing to fulfil the aspirations on the basis of which it sought their mandate. He said t | |
| | | | DC Ramban flags off Door-to- Door Garbage Collection Vehicle | | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, July 3: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, today flagged off a Door-to-Door Garbage Collection Hydraulic Vehicle for Block Ramban under the initiative of the Rural Development Department to strengthen rural sanitation and promoting effective solid waste management.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak, Assistant Commissioner Development Sheraz Ahmed, Tehsildar Ramban Deep Kumar, Block Development Officer Ramban Sunil Kumar, Block Development Officer Batote Farman-Ul-Din, Block Development Officer Headquarters Shalini Chandel, along with other officers and officials, were present on the occasion.
The vehicle has been deployed to en | |
| | | | UP bureaucracy is no longer suffering from policy paralysis: CM Yogi | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, July 3: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "The bureaucracy in Uttar Pradesh is no longer suffering from policy paralysis but is ready to move ahead at full speed to achieve the goal of a Viksit Uttar Pradesh."
He noted, "Uttar Pradesh will become the foundation of Viksit Bharat, and for this, every village, town and ward in the state must be made self-reliant. Political leadership can only provide the vision, but the administrative machinery possesses the full strength to implement it on the ground. Therefore, training, capacity building and a positive work culture are extremely important."
The Chief Minister was addressing administrative officers and train | |
| | | | DC conducts extensive inspection of Kishtwar town; Reviews sanitation, drainage and developmental works | | | | Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, July 3: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today conducted an extensive inspection of Kishtwar Town to undertake a comprehensive assessment of public utility services and review the status of ongoing developmental initiatives.
The inspection covered areas near Dak Bungalow, Shaheedi Road, Gudhali Chowk, Jamia Masjid and the main market with a focus on assessing and improving sanitation, drainage and developmental works.
During the inspection, the DC carried out a detailed assessment of the drainage network to ensure its efficient functioning. He stressed the need to identify and remove blockages to prevent waterlogging and other potential hazard | |
| | | | First batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims flagged-off from Baltal Base Camp | | | | Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, July 3: The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 commenced today with the ceremonial flagging-off of the first batch of pilgrims from the Baltal Base Camp in Ganderbal district amid an atmosphere of devotion and enthusiasm. The flag-off ceremony was led by Rahul Yadav, Managing Director, J&K Power Development Corporation and Nodal Officer for the Baltal Axis, along with Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore; Deputy Inspector General of Police (Armed) Kashmir, Maqsood-ul-Zaman; Senior Superintendent of Police Ganderbal, Sudhanshu Dhama, besides officers from the Civil and Police Administration.
On the occasion, the officers extended their best wishes to the | |
| | | | Dr Shyama Prasad Mookerjee's vision of Akhand Bharat continues to inspire generations: Rekha Mahajan | | |  Early Times Report
NOWSHERA, July 3: BJP Jammu & Kashmir Vice President Rekha Mahajan along with MLA Thakur Randhir Singh, District President Pritam Sharma, senior BJP leaders paid rich floral tributes to Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee during a programme organised at Kalakote Assembly constituency in organisational district Nowshera under the ongoing Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Smriti Pakhwada.
Addressing the gathering, Rekha Mahajan said that Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee dedicated his entire life | |
| | | | Dr Sudhaa Sharma inaugurates EZIMSCON | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: Dr Sudhaa Sharma, senior Gynaecologist Madaan Hospital and Research Centre Jammu had the distinct honor of inaugurating East Zone Conference of Indian Menopause Society (EZIMSCON) at Raipur as a Guest of Honor. Conference was well attended by doctors from all over the country.
Dr Sudhaa President Indian Menopause Society (IMS) in her Presidential address highlighted that priority of IMS is to reach the unreached for the awareness and well being of Midlife | |
| | | | Jammu and Kashmir Grameen bank conducts Financial Literacy Camp | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank as a part of its Financial Inclusion Initiatives conducted a Financial Literacy Camp at Village Sarore on 02nd July 2026. The Camp was conducted under the ongoing Saturation Campaign at Gram Panchayat and Urban Local Body level by DFS. The camp organized by Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank Branch Office Sarore and, Financial Litercay Centre, Jammu, was presided over by Chandrashekhar Azad, Regional Director (RBI-Jammu). The Camp wa | |
| | | | Uttar Pradesh mangoes must meet the highest standards of quality, trust and global benchmarks: Chief Minister | | |  Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, July 3: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday inaugurated Mango Festival 2026 at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. He visited the exhibition stalls and gathered information about more than 800 varieties of mangoes on display. The Chief Minister said, "Preparations should ensure that mangoes produced by Uttar Pradesh's farmers meet the highest standards of quality, trust and global benchmarks." He stressed that the state's objective should not be limited to increasing pr | |
| | | | DC Kathua reviews progress under District Capex Budget 2026-27 | | | | Early Times Report
KATHUA, July 3: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of development works being executed under the District Capex Budget 2026-27 at DC office complex here. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Surinder Mohan Sharma; IAS Probationer, Ms Nidhi; Chief Planning Officer, Ranjeet Thakur; Assistant Commissioner Development, Akhil Sadotra besides other concerned officers. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner undertook a detailed sector-wise review of works being executed under various components of the District Capex Budget, including District Development Council | |
| | | | DC Doda chairs 3rd District Road Safety Committee meeting | | | |
Early Times Report
DODA, July 3: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda and Chairman, District Road Safety Committee Krishan Lal, today chaired the meeting of 3rd District Road Safety Committee to review the road safety scenario in the district and assess the implementation of measures aimed at reducing road accidents and improving traffic safety.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Anil Kumar Thakur, Chief Planning Officer Manesh Kumar, ASP Headquarters Mohd. Aslam, ACR Ashraf Pervaz, Superintending Engineer, PWD (R&B) Atul Gupta, DySP Traffic Shokat Ali, Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Er. Anil Kumar Mehar, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vinod Sharma, Motor Vehicle Inspector and | |
| | | | Jhangar Day observed with patriotic fervour | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, July 3: The District Administration Rajouri, in collaboration with the Indian Army and My Bharat today organised a grand Tiranga Walkathon from Vibrant Village Bhawani to the Brigadier Mohammad Usman Memorial at Jhangar to commemorate Jhangar Day and pay homage to Brigadier Mohammad Usman, MVC, the legendary "Lion of Nowshera," whose unparalleled courage and supreme sacrifice continue to inspire generations.
The patriotic march was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma, who led the participants in the walkathon. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers, students, youth volunteers, locals, teachers, Self Help Group member | |
| | | | Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026: Railway's support on the path of faith | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway is fully dedicated to serving the devotees eager for the darshan of Baba Barfani. With the commencement of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, Jammu Tawi Railway Station is fully decked up to welcome lakhs of Lord Shiva devotees arriving from across the country. Unprecedented special arrangements have been made at the station by the divisional administration to ensure a safe, smooth, and memorable journey. In this sequence, toda | |
| | | | Rajouri police booked notorious drug peddler under PIT NDPS Act | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: The detained drug peddler has been identified as: -Sheraz Ahmed S/O Mohd Azam R/O Thanamang Tehsil Darhal District Rajouri. He has been found involved in multiple cases registered under the NDPS Act at Police Stations Darhal and Thanamandi. Being a habitual offender, he posed a serious threat to public health and safety particularly by luring youth into drug abuse.
Considering his persistent involvement in drug trafficking and to prevent him from continuing s | |
| | | | Sakeena Itoo conducts extensive visit of Tangmarg | | | | Early Times Report
TANGMARG, July 3: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today held extensive tour of Tangmarg area of Gulmarg Constituency and inaugurated various projects of public importance, including Maternity & Child Care Block and Operation Theatre at Sub-District Hospital Tangmarg, Auditorium at Higher Secondary School Tarhama and New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) at Lalpora.
Member Legislative Assembly Gulmarg, Peerzada Farooq Ahmad Shah; HoDs of various departments, senior officers of district administration Baramulla and other concerned officers were also present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering after inauguratin | |
| | | | OBC delegation led by Dr Rohit Gupta meets Div Comm Jammu, seeks immediate redressal of long-pending issues | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: A deputation of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community, led by senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Dr. Rohit Gupta, today called on the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, and apprised him of several long-pending and pressing issues confronting the OBC community in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The delegation submitted a comprehensive memorandum seeking urgent intervention for the resolution of various issues affecting thousands of OBC fa | |
| | | | Special Aarti at Shri Raghunath Ji Temple marks commencement of Shri Amarnath Yatra | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: A spiritually uplifting evening Aarti was performed with great devotion and religious fervour at the historic Shri Raghunath Ji Temple, Jammu, under the aegis of the J&K Dharmarth Trust.
The occasion assumed special significance as it coincided with the flagging off of the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra, with devotees offering heartfelt prayers for the safe, peaceful and successful completion of the sacred pilgrimage.
Addressing | |
| | | | DC, SSP Anantnag flag off Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra- along Pahalgam Axis from Nunwan Base Camp | | |  Early Times Report
ANANTNAG, July 3: Amid jubilance and devotional fervor, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag (Yatra Officer), Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat and Senior Superintendent of Police, Amod Ashok Nagpure, jointly flagged off the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 along the Pahalgam Axis in the wee hours today from the Nunwan Base Camp, Pahalgam.
Camp Director Atul Kumar, SDM Pahalgam, Additional Camp Directors, and senior officers from the police and line departments were present during the flag- | |
| | | | Acceptance testing of newly established Kisan Helpline Centre conducted at Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: As part of the nationwide rollout of the revamped Kisan Helpline Centre (KHC) under the Government of India's KHC RFP-2025 initiative, the Acceptance Testing (AT) of the newly established Kisan Helpline Centre, Jammu was conducted today at the Directorate of Agriculture, Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo, Jammu, under the supervision of Joint Director Agriculture (Extension), Jammu, Shri Sanjay Anand.
The Acceptance Testing was undertaken in compliance with the dire | |
| | | | DCC Jammu urban holds extensive preparatory meeting for 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: The District Congress Committee (DCC) Jammu Urban today convened its monthly organisational meeting at the PCC Headquarters, Shaheedi Chowk, Jammu, with the primary agenda of reviewing and finalising preparations for the upcoming 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign. The meeting was chaired by former Minister J&K and DCC Jammu Urban President Yogesh Sawhney and presided over by Working President, JKPCC, Raman Bhalla. Besides Ex-MLC I/C HQ Ved Mahajan and Ex-DCC President Th. Manmohan Singh, Seva Dal Chief Vijay Sharma, NSUI President Ajay Lakhotra attended the meeting.
During the detailed deliberations, district office bearers, assembly incharges, block pre | |
| | | | JKUM president Ishfaq Jabbar visits Ganderbal villages, assures redressal of public grievances | | | | Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, July 3: JKUM President and former MLA Ganderbal, Ishfaq Jabbar, on Friday visited Gutlibagh, Baba Wayil, Wayil Wadur and several adjoining villages to assess the problems being faced by the residents, particularly the acute shortage of drinking water.
During the visit, Jabbar interacted with the local residents and took stock of their grievances. He immediately spoke to the concerned officials of the Jal Shakti Department and urged them to take prompt measures to restore the drinking water supply in the affected areas. As an interim relief measure, he also provided a water pump (motor) to help ease the water crisis.
Residents also highlighted the growing thr | |
| | | | GDC Zanskar organises awareness programme on ban on single-use plastics | | | | Early Times Report
ZANSKAR, July 3: Government Degree College Zanskar organised an awareness programme on the Ban on Single-Use Plastics under the guidance and supervision of the Principal, Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, with the active participation of all the faculty members and students of the college.
The programme was supported by the Block Development Officer (BDO), Rural Development Department, Zanskar, who contributed to the initiative by providing six dustbins for installation across the college campus. This support aims to strengthen waste management practices and promote a cleaner, greener, and plastic-free campus.
The programme highlighted the importance of reducing plastic pollution, | |
| | | | Rakhigarhi will become the strongest global symbol of India's ancient civilization: Chief Minister | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, July 3: Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on late Thursday evening chaired a high-level review meeting at Chandigarh to assess the progress and design of the world-class Site Museum and Interpretation Centre being developed at Rakhigarhi.
While reviewing every aspect of the ambitious project in detail, the Chief Minister directed officers to develop it in accordance with international standards so that Rakhigarhi emerges not merely as an archaeologic | |
| | | | VC Prof (Dr) Karamjeet Singh hosts high tea to celebrate GNDU shooters' international success | | |  Early Times Report
AMRITSAR, July 3: The consistent emphasis on sports development and excellence by Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Karamjeet Singh has further strengthened Guru Nanak Dev University as one of the country's leading institutions in sports. With sustained efforts towards creating world-class sports infrastructure, scientific training facilities, and a strong support system for athletes, the University continues to produce sportspersons who are making their mark at prestigious intern | |
| | | | MS Dhoni inspires Young Minds, launches ALLEN TALLENTEX-2027 | | Students to receive national ranking and Scholarships of up to 90% on ALLEN Course Fees | |  MUMBAI, July 3: Cricket legend and youth icon MS Dhoni unveiled the 13th edition of ALLEN TALLENTEX, one of India's leading talent encouragement examinations, at an event held in Mumbai. The occasion marked the launch of the TALLENTEX-2027.
The event was attended by ALLEN CEO Nitin Kukreja and Chief Academic Officer C.R. Chaudhary. Also present were the top rankers of ALLEN TALLENTEX from the last five years, who interacted with MS Dhoni. The students asked him questions about success, prepara | |
| | | | International Gita Mahotsav Japan to further strengthen India-Japan Cultural Cooperation: CM Nayab Singh Saini | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, July 3: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while appreciating the successful organisation of the recently concluded International Gita Mahotsav in Japan, said that the festival would further strengthen cultural cooperation between India and Japan. He directed officials to extend a special invitation to a Japanese delegation for the International Gita Mahotsav held in Kurukshetra and to take necessary initiatives to further enhance cultural and academic exc | |
| | | | IIM Jammu concludes 13th AIM–AMA Sheth foundation doctoral consortium | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 3: The 13th AIM–AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium 2026 concluded on a grand note at the Indian Institute of Management Jammu on 03 July 2026 at Mandapam Auditorium, marking three days of enriching academic exchange, global mentorship, and research excellence. The valedictory ceremony brought together renowned international marketing scholars, journal editors, faculty mentors, and doctoral researchers from India and abroad, celebrating academic collaboration and the advancement of global marketing scholarship.
The valedictory ceremony was presided over by Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu. Prof. Russell Belk, Co-Chair, Doctoral Consortium; Shri | |
| | | | Multilateral Military exercise Khaan Quest 2026 concludes | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 3: The Indian Army successfully concluded its participation in the Multilateral Joint Military Exercise Khaan Quest 2026, conducted from 20 June to 03 July 2026 at the Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The exercise witnessed active participation of over 1,000 troops from 18 nations and provided a global platform to train together, strengthen interoperability and enhance operational readiness in peace support operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
This year marked the 23rd edition of the exercise, which began as a bilateral event between the USA and Mongolia in 2003 and evolved into a multilateral training platform f | |
| | | | Dr. Deepak Byotra’s Dogri Book Apni Gal released | | |  Early Times Report
Katra, July 3: In a proud moment for the promotion of regional literature and culture, the Dogri book Apni Gal, authored by Dr. Deepak Byotra of the School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), was formally released today at the University campus.The book was unveiled by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Pragati Kumar, in the presence of Sh. Ajay Kumar (JKAS), Registrar; Prof. Sumit Gupta, Faculty I/C Examinations; Mr. Rahul Gupta, PS to th | |
| | | | ADC reviews progress of HADP, Calls for effective implementation across panchayats | | |  Early Times Report
BHADERWAH, July 3: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in the subdivision. The meeting focused on evaluating the implementation of various schemes under HADP and ensuring better coordination among the concerned departments.
During the meeting, the ADC reviewed the achievements, ongoing activities and challenges in implementation of the pr | |
| | | | DDC reviews progress of financial inclusion saturation campaign | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, July 3: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress achieved under the Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign being implemented across all Gram Panchayats (GPs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of the hilly States/UTs from June 15 to July 15, 2026, in accordance with the directions of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
The meeting comprehensively revie | |
| | | | UGC Joint Secretary inaugurates University Counselling Services Unit | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 3: Reinforcing its commitment to promoting mental health and emotional well-being on campus, the University of Jammu today inaugurated the University Counselling Services Unit. The Unit was inaugurated by Dr. Sunita Siwach, Joint Secretary, University Grants Commission (UGC), in the presence of Prof. Umesh Rai, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, Prof Sangita Gupta, Dean Planning and Development, Prof J P S | |
| | | | One-week mega medical camp concludes at Galhan | | |  Early Times Report
RAJOURI, July 3: As part of the ongoing healthcare outreach initiative in district Rajouri, the one-week continuous Mega Medical Camp concluded successfully today with the sixth consecutive medical camp organised at the far-flung village of Galhan (Harichumma) in Block Kalakote.
The camp was organised under the directions of District Development Commissioner (DDC), Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma and Director Health Services Jammu, Dr. Poonam Sethi.
The initiative was launched | |
| | | | Commissioner SMC holds high-level review to fast-track CAPEX works | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 3: In a significant move to accelerate infrastructure development and ensure the timely execution of public works, Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, today chaired a high-level review meeting to comprehensively assess the tendering status of Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) works across the city.
The meeting was attended by the Financial Advisor/Chief Accounts Officer, Executive Engineers, and officials responsible for uploading Notices Inviting Tenders (NITs) on the e-Procurement Portal from all Engineering Divisions. A detailed division-wise review was undertaken, during which officers presented the progress achieved in the | |
| | | | Bsf Sr Sec School felicitates national silver medallist | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 3: BSF Sr. Sec School Jammu felicitated Abhijyot Singh for his remarkable achievement at the 7th UMAI National Youth Muay Thai Championship 2026 held at Indra Gandhi International Sports Complex, Haldwani, Uttarakhand.
Abhijyot Singh represented the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and secured the Silver Medal in the Under-14 category.
During a special felicitation ceremony held in the school assembly, Principal Dr. S.K.Shukla congratulated Abhijyot on his outstanding performance and commended his dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
Addressing the gathering, Principal Dr.S.K Shukla encouraged all students to pursue their passions with di | |
| | | | Samba police reunites mentally challenged woman with her family | | | | Early Times Report
Samba, July 3: In a humanitarian gesture, Samba Police successfully reunited a mentally challenged woman from Himachal Pradesh with her family after tracing her identity through sustained efforts and timely police action.
On June 30, 2026, a woman was found wandering near the Border Police Post (BPP) Dug under the jurisdiction of Police Station Ramgarh. During the preliminary enquiry, it was observed that she was mentally challenged and unable to disclose her identity, address or any details about her family.
Recognizing the need for immediate care and assistance, the police took the woman into safe custody and launched a meticulous effort to ascertain her identity | |
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