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| Div Com Jammu hails KPs for thriving in diverse fields | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar today attended the '1st Community Cash Award Function' organized by the Saraswathi Educational, Cultural Charitable Trust in association with Helpline Humanity, here at Abhinav Theatre.
The Divisional Commissioner was the Chief Guest, while the former Director General of Police Dr. Ashok Bhan attended the function as the Special Guest and Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M), Arvind Karwani as the Guest of Hono | |
| | | | Reasi police intensify crackdown on drug trafficking; 10.28 grams of Heroin recovered, four arrested | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Aug 31: Continuing its sustained campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Reasi Police made two significant recoveries of heroin (Chitta) during naka checking operations at different locations in District Reasi.
During naka checking at Talwara Naka, a vehicle bearing Registration No. JK20C-9558 (Ignis) was intercepted for checking. During the checking, the occupants of the vehicle were identified as:
1. Krishan Paul Singh, S/o Shiptan Singh, R/o Thanpa | |
| | | | JMC takes new initiative to promote Dogri language across Jammu City | | Dogri Signboards to be Installed at Prominent Chowks and Intersections, Initiative Strengthens Jammu's Cultural Identity | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: In a significant initiative aimed at preserving and promoting the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Jammu, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has undertaken the installation of signboards in the Dogri language at prominent intersections, chowks and other important locations across Jammu city.
The initiative has been taken up under the guidance of the Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Dr. Devansh Yadav, following a request from the Siyana Na | |
| | | | Naresh Singh, JKPS assumes charge as the SSP Rajouri | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: Today, on 31.08.2026 Shri Naresh Singh, JKPS assumed charge as the Senior Superintendent of Police Rajouri. On his arrival at District Police Office Rajouri, he was warmly welcomed by the officers and officials of District Police Rajouri.
After assuming charge, SSP Rajouri interacted with senior officers and officials of the DPO. During the interaction he took a brief overview of the functioning of the district police and discussed various important policing | |
| | | | Nitish Kumar assumes charge as ADGP Armed Police, J&K | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 31: Nitish Kumar, IPS, a 1999-batch officer, has assumed charge as the Additional Director General of Police (ADG), Armed Police, Jammu and Kashmir.
Before his appointment, the additional charge of the Armed Wing was being looked after by Shri V. K. Birdi, IPS, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone.
Soon after assuming charge, Shri Nitish Kumar met senior officers at the Armed Police Headquarters and reviewed the functioning of the Armed Wing. The meeting focused on key operational, administrative and organisational matters.
The newly appointed ADG also stressed the need for professionalism, better coordination and a strong sense of commitment while | |
| | | | Power Shut down by KPDCL | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 31: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Khanyar line and 33 kV Baghi Ali Mardan Khan-Takanwari line will be observed due to which power supply to Miskeenbagh, Rosebal, Hazaribagh, Kondebal, Hasanabad, Joglilanker, Palpora, Sangam, JLNM Hospital and adjoining areas will be affected from 01 PM to 04 PM on 03 & 04 September 2026.
Similarly, shutdown of 132/33 KV and 33 kV Switchyard at 100 MVA, 132/33 kV GSS Badampora will be observed due to which power supply to Kurhama, Yangpora, Baroosa, Old Dab, Checki baba salun, Sainik School, Rabitar, Kondbal, GCET Safapora, Lar, Waliwar, Watlar, Repora, Tulmulla, Dangerpora, T | |
| | | | Samba police tightens noose around bovine smugglers | | | |
Early Times Report
SAMBA, Aug 31: Continuing its sustained crackdown against bovine smugglers and their propagators, Samba Police has successfully foiled yet another bovine smuggling attempt in the successive day within the jurisdiction of Police Station Ghagwal and rescued three bovines.
Acting on information received from reliable sources, a team of Police Post Rajpura of PS Ghagwal has successfully foiled a bovine smuggling attempt and rescued three bovines at Rajpura which were being smuggled by foot from Hiranagar side towards Samba side via border road. All the rescued bovines have been shifted to a safer location.
A case FIR No. 87/2026 u/s 223 BNS, 11 PCA Act has been register | |
| | | | DPC Headed by Labour Commissioner Clears Promotions of 16 Officials in Labour Department | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: The Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC), headed by Labour Commissioner, J&K, Charandeep Singh, JKAS, has approved promotions and career advancements of 16 officials of the Labour Department. The DPC, in its meeting held on August 21, 2026, considered the cases of eligible officials after due examination of their service records and other prescribed criteria.
Nazir Ahmad Najar, Mohammad Salim Sofi and Farooq Ahmad Dar, Labour Inspectors, have been promoted as Labour Officers. Mohd Sharief, Supervisor, has been promoted as Caretaker, while Vitan Malla, MTS, has been promoted as Junior Assistant. Abdul Rashid Bhat, MTS, has been promoted as Supervisor.
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| | | | Omar-led Govt giving priority to youth empowerment, says RL Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Jammu, Adv. Rattan Lal Gupta, said that the Omar Abdullah-led Government is giving top priority to the empowerment and welfare of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir and is making sincere efforts to address their burning issues, particularly unemployment.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion of opening the YNC Office in Gandhi Nagar, Jammu organized by S. Tejinder Pal Singh Provincial President Jammu Y | |
| | | | Doda police lodged habitual drug offender in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal under PIT NDPS Act | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, Aug 31: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, District Police Doda has taken preventive action against a habitual drug offender under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, 1988, and lodged him in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, Jammu. The detenue has been identified as Imtiaz Ahmed, S/o Abdul Hameed, R/o Anwarabad, Doda.
He has previously been involved in two NDPS cases registe | |
| | | | Sunny Gupta takes charge as Sr. Superintendent of Police Kishtwar | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Aug 31: Sunny Gupta-IPS today assumed charge as the Sr. Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kishtwar. He was warmly received at the District Police Headquarters by Addl. SP Kishtwar Sh. Pardeep Singh Goria-JKPS, Addl. SP PC Kishtwar Sh. Nisar Khoja-JKPS and other officer of the district.
Soon after assuming charge, SSP Kishtwar held an introductory meeting with the officers of the Police District and took an overview of the prevailing law and order, security and polici | |
| | | | Jammu police foils two bovine smuggling bids; 29 bovines rescued, two vehicles seized in Nagrota | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: As part of its ongoing Operation Kamdhenu against illegal bovine smuggling, Jammu Police foiled two attempts to illegally transport bovines, rescuing 29 bovine animals and seizing two vehicles.
In the first incident, Police Station Nagrota intercepted truck bearing registration No. JK18A-6500 at Rajan Bar, which was found carrying 20 bovines. The driver, however, fled from the spot.
In the second incident, a dumper bearing registration No. JK19A-2576 was int | |
| | | | JKBOSE notifies dates for re-evaluation, photocopies of answer scripts | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced opening / closing dates of the online links for submission of forms for re-evaluation and obtaining the photocopies of answer scripts of classes 10,11 & 12 of Session Annual Private/Bi-annual 2026 Summer/Winter Zone, Jammu Division.
According to a notification issued by Joint Secretary, Secrecy, Jammu Division, the desirous candidates can apply online for re-evaluation and collection of photocopies of answer scripts with effect from September 01 on the official website of JKBOSE (jkbose.jk.gov.in).
The last date for filling forms for obtaining photo copy of answer scripts is on Se | |
| | | | EOW Crime Branch Jammu files chargesheet in job fraut case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Crime Branch Jammu, has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Ld. Railway Magistrate, Jammu, against Jameel Anjum S/o Nasir Ahmed Mir and Sana Mir W/o Jameel Anjum, both residents of H.No. 47, Narania Mohalla, Kacchi Chawni, Jammu, for allegedly cheating complainants by promising government jobs to their children and issuing fake appointment/adjustment orders.
The case, FIR No. 75/2023, was registered at Police Station Crime Branch (EOW), Jammu, on a complaint lodged by Naresh Kumar and Rajesh Kumar, alleging that the accused persons obtained Rs.15.00 lakh and Rs.3.19 lakh, respectively, on the pretext of arranging gove | |
| | | | Operation of Budgam - SMVD Katra Special Train successful - Passengers express happiness | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: In a significant step towards passenger convenience and strengthening rail connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu Division has successfully resumed the operation of Train No. 04688/04687 Budgam - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - Budgam Special Express with effect from 29th August 2026.
With the resumption of this train, passengers travelling from the Kashmir Valley to Jammu and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, especially pilgrims, have got great relief. Earlier, passengers had to change trains at Banihal, which caused inconvenience, but now with the availability of a direct train from Budgam to Katra, their journey has become smooth as well as time-saving.
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| | | | Raksha Mantri to undertake annual performance review of 16 DPSUS in New Delhi | | | |
Early Times Report
LEH, Aug 31: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will undertake the annual performance review of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi on September 1, 2026, underscoring the importance of developing new indigenous technologies and enhancing exports. During the event, the CMDs of seven DPSUs - Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE), BEML, and MIDHANI - will present dividend cheques for the Government's equity shares to the Raksha Mantri for the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26.
On the occasion, Rajnath Sing | |
| | | | Jammu police detain two tractors for illegal transportation of mining material in Khour | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: Continuing its crackdown on illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of minor minerals, Jammu Police detained two tractors found transporting mining material without requisite legal permission/documents. During naka checking, a Police Party of Police Station Khour intercepted two tractors bearing Registration No. JK06-4882 (Swaraj) loaded with stone and another tractor (Massey) without registration number, loaded with sand.
During enquiry, the drivers of both tractors failed to produce any valid permission or requisite documents authorizing the transportation of the mining material on the spot.
Accordingly, the tractors were detained under the rel | |
| | | | Jammu police arrested person in Channi Himmat seize banned Plastic/Nylon Manja, FIR Registered | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: Police Station Channi Himmat, conducted a checking operation at a shop in the Malik Market, Bypass Channi Rama, falling within the jurisdiction of Police Station Channi Himmat. During the checking, six (06) banned plastic/nylon Manja threads used for kite flying were found in the shop of Farida Begum W/o Mohd. Saleem R/o Malik Market, Bypass Channi Rama, and were subsequently seized. In this regard, FIR No. 242/2026 under relevant sections has been registered at Police Station Channi Himmat, and investigation into the matter is underway. Jammu Police has reiterated that strict legal action will be taken against persons found involved in the sale, storage o | |
| | | | SIBA Event Management Cooperative, Amandeep Hospital and AAI Host Life-Saving Workshop and Comprehensive Health Camp | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: In a dedicated effort to champion community well-being, emergency readiness, and preventive healthcare, SIBA Event Management & Innovations Cooperative Ltd., in joint initiative with Amandeep Group of Hospitals, Airports Authority of India (AAI), and the Society for Scheduled & Backward Classes, successfully organized a transformative Workshop on Life-Saving Skills & Health Checkups today at Jammu Airport.
Driven by a shared vision to build a safer, healthie | |
| | | | Div Com Kashmir urges fruit growers to leverage railway freight services for economical transportation | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 31: In a significant move aimed at facilitating the economical and hassle-free transportation of horticulture produce, particularly apples, to various domestic mandis and international destinations, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg today urged fruit growers, traders and other stakeholders to make greater use of railway goods and freight services. The Divisional Commissioner was chairing a meeting convened to review the utilization of railway freight | |
| | | | DDC Anantnag chairs Bankers' DLRC meeting for quarter ended June -2026 | | | | Early Times Report
ANANTNAG, Aug 31: A District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting to review the performance of the banking sector in Anantnag district for the quarter ending June-2026 (Q1 FY 2026-27) was held today under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner (DDC), Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat at the DC Office.
The meeting was attended by GM DIC, CPO, CAO, CAHO, DD Fisheries, DSWO, AD Handicrafts, District Officers KVIB, KVIC and NRLM, LDO RBI, DDM NABARD, Cluster Heads of J&K Bank, Chief Manager SBI, Director RSETI, District Coordinators of various Banks and officers from KVIB, KVIC, EO MC Ananthnag and NRLM.
At the outset, the minutes of last DLRC meeting held in June-2 | |
| | | | District level NCORD meeting held at Kathua | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Aug 31: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District-Level Narco Coordination Committee (NCORD) to review the drug control measures and assess the progress achieved by the concerned departments in combating the menace of narcotics in the district.
At the outset, the meeting undertook a detailed review of the action taken on the decisions of previous NCORD meetings, besides assessing the status of enforcement activities, identifica | |
| | | | Farmers' voice must become J&K's development agenda: Bharat Priye | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Aug 31: Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Kissan Congress Chairman Bharat Priye today addressed an impressive meeting of farmers at Kathua, which witnessed enthusiastic participation of farmers from different villages of the district. He used the occasion to highlight the difficulties confronting the farming community and urged the Government to adopt a comprehensive, time-bound approach towards resolving the issues affecting agriculture and the comm | |
| | | | District NCORD Committee reviews drug control measures in Kishtwar | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Aug 31: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District-Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to review the preventive, rehabilitative and enforcement measures being undertaken by the stakeholder departments to curb drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the district.
At the outset, District Social Welfare Officer Tariq Parveaz Qazi presented the Action Taken Report (ATR) on the decisions taken in the previous NCORD meetin | |
| | | | DC reviews implementation of National AYUSH Mission in Udhampur | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Aug 31: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa, who is also the Chairman of the District AYUSH Society, today chaired a review meeting to assess the functioning of the AYUSH Department and the implementation of the National AYUSH Mission in the district.
The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Jugal Kishore; Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh and other officers from various departments.
At the outset, District AYUSH Officer Dr. | |
| | | | Workshop on 'Career Development in World of AI' held | | | | Early Times Report
BHADERWAH, Aug 31: School of Management Studies, University of Jammu Bhaderwah Campus organised an insightful workshop on "Career Development in the World of AI".
The event was held in collaboration with 'The Future Foundation' to equip students with an understanding of the rapidly changing career landscape and the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly AI-driven world.
The programme was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Sunil Kumar Bhutyal as the chief guest. Head of School of Management Studies Dr. Umesh Choudhary and faculty members of the School were also present.
The workshop was hosted by PhD Scholar Rohit Singh Katal, while Senior Product Mana | |
| | | | DC Samba reviews arrangements for Janmashtami Festival | | | | Early Times Report
SAMBA, Aug 31: Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan chaired a meeting today to review the arrangements for smooth and peaceful celebration of Janmashtami Festival in the district.
During the meeting, the DC reviewed preparations related to security, traffic management, sanitation, drinking water, power supply, health services, fire safety and cleanliness at major religious places and venues.
The concerned departments were directed to ensure adequate arrangements well in advance and maintain close coordination to avoid any inconvenience to devotees. Special emphasis was laid on traffic regulation, crowd management, uninterrupted essential services and cleanliness arou | |
| | | | Anti- drug awareness campaign held at GHSS Beararu - Bhaderwah | | | | Early Times Report
BHADERWAH, Aug 31: As part of the ongoing efforts to promote a drug-free society and sensitise the younger generation against the dangers of substance abuse, the Department of Social Welfare Bhaderwah, in collaboration with the Education and Police Departments, organised an anti-drug Awareness IEC (Information, Education and Communication) Campaign at Government Higher Secondary School, Beararu- Bhaderwah.
The programme aimed to educate students about the physical, psychological, social and economic consequences of drug and substance abuse and motivate them to adopt a healthy, responsible and drug-free lifestyle.
During the awareness session, students were sensitised t | |
| | | | SHO makes maiden visit to GDC Majalta, delivers lecture | | |  Early Times Report
MAJALTA, Aug 31: Government Degree College (GDC) Majalta organised an awareness lecture on Road Safety and Drug De-addiction in its Lecture Hall-1 during the maiden visit of the Station House Officer (SHO), Police Station Majalta, Sh. Narinder Singh, to the college. The programme was organised under the able guidance and leadership of Dr. Alpana Vohra, Principal, GDC Majalta, with the objective of sensitising students about responsible citizenship, road safety, and the growi | |
| | | | 37th Youth Parliament competition begins at PM SHRI KV No. 1 Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: Under the aegis of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Regional Office, Jammu, the 37th Two-Day Youth Parliament Competition was successfully inaugurated at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Jammu. Eight teams from various Kendriya Vidyalayas of Jammu Division participated in the competition with great zeal and enthusiasm.
MLA, Bahu Constituency, Vikram Randhawa graced the occasion as the chief guest. The other eminent dignitaries present on the occasion were Janab Islam Khan, Assistant Commissioner, KVS, RO Jammu; Amit Walter, Principal, KV No. 2, Akhnoor and Bhushan Kumar, Principal, KV No. 1, Akhnoor.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of | |
| | | | GCW Gandhi Nagar felicitates Akriti Sharma for outstanding achievement | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: PSPS Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, has proudly felicitated its student Akriti Sharma of 5th Semester for her outstanding performance in the National Thang-Ta Championship, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council.
Akriti Sharma brought laurels to the institution by securing a Silver Medal in the championship. Adding another distinction to her achievement, she also served as a Referee during the championship, demonstrating her pro | |
| | | | Prakriti Vandan Divas celebrated at GDC Bishnah | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: The Eco-Club and NSS Wing of Government Degree College, Bishnah, Jammu, under the patronage of Principal, Dr. Shallu Samyal, in collaboration with Paryavaran Sanrakshan Gatividhi, under the banner of NMBA, celebrated Prakriti Vandan Divas with great enthusiasm and active participation from students and faculty members.
The program was observed to emphasize the need to revive and restore India's age-old traditional culture of reverence, love and respect for n | |
| | | | JSS hosts Supreme Courtroom Conclave 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: Jammu Sanskriti School, Jammu hosted The Supreme Courtroom Conclave 2026 under the aegis of its Literary Club, transforming the school campus into an immersive courtroom where young minds explored law, justice, argumentation, logic and ethical reasoning through experiential learning.
The Conclave was graced by Chief Guest Maleeka Sharma, Civil Judge (Senior Division) and Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Jammu, along with distinguished legal lumin | |
| | | | GDC Ramgarh organises awareness camp on scholarship schemes | | | | Early Times Report
RAMGARH, Aug 31: The Scholarship Committee of Government Degree College (GDC) Ramgarh, in collaboration with the District Social Welfare Office, Samba, organised an awareness camp to sensitise students about scholarship schemes and guide them on the proper procedure for filling and submitting online scholarship applications within the stipulated time.
The programme was held under the able guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Meeru Abrol, Principal, GDC Ramgarh, and coordinated by Dr. Snobar, Nodal Officer, Scholarship Committee, who welcomed the resource persons from the Social Welfare Department.
Addressing the students, Principal of the college Prof. (Dr.) Meeru Abrol appreciated | |
| | | | PSPS GCW Gandhinagar cadets join hands for mega plantation drive under "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: As the nation prepared to unfurl the Tricolour and celebrate its Independence, the 8 J&K Girls Bn. NCC, Jammu, added a green hue to the spirit of patriotism by organising a Mega Plantation Drive-cum-Adoption of Green Space under the Government of India's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative.
The programme, organised in collaboration with the Urban Forestry Division, Jammu and the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), was held at Mata Savitribai Phule Chowk, near Bahu Police Station and Balidan Stambh, Jammu.
The event witnessed the spirited participation of 100 NCC cadets from PSPS Govt College for Women, Gandhinagar, Govt College for Women, Parade, and GGM | |
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