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| NDRF Training concluded at 12th IR Battalion; Samba | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: Anand Jain, IPS, ADG Armed J&K, today visited 12th IR Battalion, Nud, Samba, to review the functioning of the unit, welfare measures, and ongoing development works. He was accompanied by Ms. Nisha Nathyal, IPS, DIG IR Jammu; Sh. Sameer Sharma, IPS, DIG Armed Jammu; and Sh. Sunil Raj, SSP APCR Jammu.
On arrival, Shri Jain was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour by a contingent of the battalion. During the visit, he distributed sports equipment among the J&K Police Central Sports Teams, including wrestling, powerlifting, arm wrestling, and weightlifting gear, underscoring the importance of physical fitness and sporting excellence.
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| | | | Javid Dar meets delegation of FICCI Ladies Organisation | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Tuesday met a delegation of the FICCI Ladies Organisation at the Civil Secretariat here.
The delegation raised a range of issues concerning promotion of women-led enterprises, skill development and greater economic participation of women across Jammu and Kashmir. They also suggested measures to enhance the institutional support an | |
| | | | Divyansh of Vimal Vidayalay School brings laurels, secures 99%marks in Board exams | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: Divyansh Goswami of Vimal Vidayalay Convent School, Akalpur brought laurels by securing 99% marks in 10th Class Board exams the results of which was declared here today.
Divyansh Goswami S/o Meenakshi Sharma & Tilak Raj Goswami has secured 495 marks out of 500 (99%) marks in JKBOSE SSE-(10th) Board Exams,the results were declared here today this afternoon. Expressing their happiness the parents of the Divyansh said that this was a proud moment for them where | |
| | | | Dr Andrabi meets Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju at New Delhi | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 21: Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today called upon Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju at New Delhi and discussed at length the transformative initiatives of the Board and the future roadmap. Waqf Chairperson submitted a detailed report of the achievements of the Board during the last financial year and shared the roadmap for future plans and programmes to be taken up during this fiscal year. Waqf Chairperson h | |
| | | | Satish Sharma releases Coffee Table Book on IEC activities, unveils S&T deptts' annual IEC calendar 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, today released the Coffee Table Book on Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Activities and unveiled the annual IEC Calendar 2026 of the Department of Science & Technology, Jammu & Kashmir government, at a formal function held here.
The Coffee Table Book offers a comprehensive documentation of IEC in | |
| | | | India's civilisational openness key to future leadership: William Dalrymple at EPFO's RGDE Season 2 on Civil Services Day | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 21: Marking Civil Services Day, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) inaugurated Season 2 of Reimagining Governance Discourse for Excellence (RGDE) lead by PDUNASS with a keynote by historian and author William Dalrymple, reflecting on India's long arc as a civilisational connector of ideas, trade and culture.
India's historic strength, Dalrymple argued, lay not in conquest but in the movement of ideas, an openness that allowed it to shape civil | |
| | | | SSP Reasi conducts comprehensive security review of vital installations in sub-division Arnas | | |  Early Times Report
ARNAS, Apr 21: Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, conducted a comprehensive security review of key installations, including Kouri Bakal Bridge, Railway Station Dugga, and Sawalakote.
The SSP was accompanied by Addl. SP Reasi, Iftekhar Ahmed (JKPS), and SDPO Arnas, Updesh Kumar (DySP), during the visit.
At Kouri Bakal Bridge over the Chenab, the SSP interacted with personnel from CRPF, GRP, and SPP Kouri deployed for security of the bridge and adj | |
| | | | Drug peddler arrested with heroin at Rehambal by Udhampur police | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Apr 21: During routine traffic checking at Zero Morh Rehambal, a police party of PS Rehambal apprehended a suspicious person who attempted to flee on noticing the presence of police team.
On his personal search, 3.58 grams of heroin were recovered from his possession. The accused has been identified as Vivek Choudhary S/O Raj Kumar Choudhary R/O Rehambal, Tehsil and District Udhampur. In this regard, case FIR No. 82/2026 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act stands registered at P | |
| | | | HC finds vague grounds, no real application of mind; sets aside PSA detention | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed a preventive detention order issued under the J&K Public Safety Act, holding that the grounds of detention were vague, lacked specific particulars and reflected no genuine application of mind by the detaining authority.
Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal passed the judgment in HCP 169/2024, Maqsad Ali Kohli vs UT of J&K & Ors, arising out of detention order No. 30/DMB/PSA/2024 dated April 19, 2024, issued by the District Magistrate, Baramulla, under Section 8 of the J&K Public Safety Act, 1978. The petition was filed through the detenue's brother, Mumtaz Ali Kohli.
The Court held that the allegations aga | |
| | | | Udhampur police attaches property worth Rs 45 lakh of narco smuggler | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Apr 21: Udhampur Police continued its commitment to the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan. The department emphasized intensified action against drug peddling along with sustained awareness efforts to protect the youth from substance abuse.
Udhampur Police has attached a movable and immovable property worth ?45 lakhs belonging to accused Mohammad Rustum Shah S/O Nazir Ahmed Shah R/O Hamdania Colony, Nadihal, Baramulla under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
The attachment has been made in connection with FIR No. 59/2026 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act of Police Station Rehambal. During the course of investigation, it came to fore that the accused had acquired one resident | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu successfully performs proximal splenorenal shunt surgery on young woman with vascular condition | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: In a significant medical achievement, the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu has successfully performed a complex surgical procedure-Proximal Splenorenal Shunt (PSRS) on a 31-year-old woman diagnosed with Extrahepatic Portal Vein Obstruction (EHPVO), a condition that can lead to life-threatening complications. The procedure is believed to be among the first of its kind reported in the Jammu region.
The patient had a prolonged history of recurrent hematemesis (vomiting of blood) since childhood due to portal vein obstruction leading to portal hypertension. She also suffered from symptomatic hypersplenism, marked by an enlarged spleen and | |
| | | | Angry women of UP out on streets, taking on the SP, Cong | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Apr 21: On Tuesday, in protest against the alleged conspiracy of the opposition over the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, thousands of women took to the streets in Lucknow during a "Jan Akrosh Padyatra." Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya, Panchayati Raj Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar, Rajya Sabha MP Arun Singh, and Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary participated in the march. The protesters raised slogans against Congress and the Samajwadi Party.
All speakers said that the bill was set to be passed in Parliament on April 17, but Congress and SP not only opposed it but also celebrated after voting it down. | |
| | | | POCSO Court refuses relief to accused in alleged rape of 15-year-old | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: The Special Judge, Fast Track Court (POCSO Cases), Jammu, has rejected the bail application of an accused facing trial in an alleged rape case involving a 15-year-old girl, holding that no case for grant of bail was made out at this stage.
The bail plea was filed by Jai Parkash in FIR No. 81/2023 registered at Police Station Gangyal, Jammu, for offences under Section 376 IPC and Sections 3/4 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution opposed the application, contending that the accused was involved in serious and heinous offences and that the statements of the victim and other material witnesses recorded before the court supported the prosecution case.
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| | | | Ladakh's public transport set to get major boost with sanctioning of 33 e-buses by MoHUA, GoI | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, Apr 21: In a significant boost to public transport and sustainable mobility in the Union Territory of Ladakh, 33 electric buses have been sanctioned by the Government of India under the PM-eBus Sewa scheme.
The fleet will comprise 7-metre electric buses, specifically suited to Ladakh's difficult terrain and road conditions. The initiative is expected to play a key role in transforming public transport in Ladakh by promoting clean energy, reducing pollution, and enhancing the overall travel experience. The delivery of e-buses is expected in a month's time, officials informed.
The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, thanked the Centre for fulfilling this l | |
| | | | DB Raps Trial Court, upholds bail in UAPA case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the bail granted to the accused in a UAPA case registered at Police Station Tral, while at the same time strongly disapproving the manner in which the trial court handled the matter.
The appeal was filed by the Union Territory against the order dated November 30, 2023, passed by the Special Judge designated under the NIA Act, Pulwama, whereby Shahid Nazir Bhat and others were released on bail in FIR No. 149/2022 for offences punishable under Sections 18, 23, 38 and 39 of the ULA(P) Act and Section 7/25 of the Arms Act.
The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswa | |
| | | | Samba police nabbed 2 drug peddlers with 10.44 grams heroin like substance | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Apr 21: Intensifying its drive against drug smugglers/peddlers in the ongoing Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, Samba Police has arrested two drug peddlers in the jurisdiction of Police Station Ramgarh and recovered approximately 10.44 grams heroin-like substance (Chitta) from their possession.
Acting on information received from reliable sources, a team of Police Station Ramgarh, intercepted two pedestrians under suspicious circumstances who were coming from Rakh Barotian via Tar | |
| | | | Shantmanu inspects special revision camps in Kathua; stresses 100% enrolment of eligible voters | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Apr 21: State Election Commissioner, Jammu and Kashmir, Shantmanu, today conducted an extensive tour of Kathua district to inspect the Special Summary Revision camps being organised for updation of Panchayat Electoral Rolls-2026.
District Panchayat Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Kathua, Rajesh Sharma and Secretary, State Election Commission J&K, Susheel Kumar also accompanied the State Election Commissioner during the visit.
The visit was aimed at reviewing | |
| | | | Sarmad Hafeez flags off Mega Padyatra at Baramulla under 100-day Nasha Mukht J&K campaign | | |  Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, Apr 21: As part of the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukht Jammu and Kashmir campaign, the District Administration Baramulla today organized a mega Padyatra to intensify awareness against drug abuse and promote a healthier, addiction-free society.
Padhyatra was flagged off by Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare, Sarmad Hafeez who is also Distinct Mentor for 100 days NMBA campaign, from Dak Bunglow in presence of Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, S.F. Hamid, SSP Baramulla, | |
| | | | SKR Hospital hosts conference on knee replacement surgery; over 150 doctors from three states participate | | |  Early Times Report
PATHANKOT, Apr 21: With the objective of sharing new techniques in the fields of modern medicine and surgery, a special medical conference was organized by S.K.R. Hospital at a local hotel in Pathankot. During this significant event, detailed discussions were held regarding the pursuit of excellence in knee replacement surgery. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Krishna Kumar, Managing Director of S.K.R. Hospital, stated that this was the first conference of its kind to be held i | |
| | | | BGSBU hosts inaugural lecture under Raabta Sociological Lecture Series | | |  Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Apr 21: The Department of Sociology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University-Rajouri, in collaboration with the Department of Political Science and International Relations, successfully organized the inaugural lecture under the Rabta Sociological Society Lecture Series on Tuesday, 21st April 2026. The lecture, titled "Sociology in the 21st Century: Discipline, Method and Expanding Horizon," was delivered by Dr. Nirmala Devi, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, | |
| | | | SP Smart School excels in 10th Class Board results | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: In a display of its exceptional education model, which lays emphasis on research, and a comprehensive approach to student development, SP Smart School has once again demonstrated its excellence, with its students posting an impeccable tally of accolades in the Class 10th results announced on Tuesday.
The success story of decades was repeated by the students from the Exchange Road, Sarore and Sidhra campuses of SP Smart School in the class 10th result which wa | |
| | | | District Bar Association Udhampur organizes Successful Medical Camp | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Apr 21: A medical camp was successfully held today by the District Bar Association, Udhampur, under the leadership of President Surinder Khajuria and his team, including Vice President Akhil Khajuria, General Secretary Rohit Sharma, Joint Secretary Akash Kumar, and Treasurer Abhilash Magotra. In collaboration with SMVD Narayana Hospital, the event drew active participation from both the legal community and the general public. The camp was honored by the presence of | |
| | | | Indian Army conducted mushroom farming awareness at village Samha | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: In a step towards enhancing rural livelihoods and fostering sustainable agricultural practices, the troops of the Crossed Swords Division, under the aegis of White Knight Corps conducted a Mushroom Farming Awareness Lecture at Village Samha. The event saw the active participation of over 50 villagers, including Ex-Servicemen (ESM), marking a successful convergence of the local community and military personnel. The primary aim of the initiative was to promote mushroom cultivation as a sustainable source of income and nutrition. During the lecture, villagers were educated on the basic techniques of mushroom farming, including soil preparation, cultivation | |
| | | | PAG organizes District Level Workshop on accounting procedures at Budgam | | | | Early Times Report
BUDGAM, Apr 21: District Level Workshop on capacity building and awareness regarding accounting procedures conducted today at the Auditorium of SAM Degree College Budgam.
The workshop was organized by the Office of the Principal Accountant General (PAG) (A&E), Jammu & Kashmir with the objective of strengthening financial management practices and enhancing awareness among stakeholders on various accounting-related issues.
The workshop witnessed the participation of all Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) of District Budgam, along with treasury officials and other concerned functionaries.
The programme focused on sensitizing officers about financial discipline, compl | |
| | | | Drug awareness session conducted under the 100 days campaign of NMBA | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: Under the able guidance and visionary leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Archana Kaul, the Department of Chemistry, in collaboration with the NCORD/College Wellness Committee, organized a Drug Awareness Session under the 100 Days Campaign of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA).
The programme commenced with a warm welcome address by Dr. Tarsem Lal, who welcomed the guests, faculty members, and students, and highlighted the importance of collective efforts in creating a healthy and drug-free academic environment. As part of the 100 Days Campaign of NMBA, the awareness programme was organized with the objective of sensitizing students and staff about the harmful effects | |
| | | | DC throws open District Level Cricket Tournament at Sports Stadium Budgam | | | |
Early Times Report
BUDGAM, Apr 21: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan today threw open the District Level Cricket Tournament at Sports Stadium Budgam amid enthusiastic participation of youth and sports lovers from across the district and Kashmir Division.
The tournament, organized by the local youth of Budgam, aims to promote sports culture, strengthen youth engagement, and provide a vibrant platform for budding cricketers to showcase their talent. A total of 31 cricket teams from across the Kashmir Division are participating in the tournament, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for sports among the youth.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC appreciated the efforts of the lo | |
| | | | 511th Monday Theatre at Jamboo Loachan Park Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 21: Ek Sath Rang Mandal today presented its 513th Monday Theatre under Monday theatre series with new progressive Nukad 'Nasha Mukt Banana Hai'. Ram Sunder Dass a social activist is always on toes to teach, convince and explain the bad results and repercussions of drugs abuse to young generation. It is very active and worried for this generation who have or trying to involve themselves this dangerous habit of drug abuse. He says "Say yes to life, but no to drugs. Drug addiction can lead you people to addiction make you all dependent on harmful substances and finally push you people towards crime and risky behavior. My dear young people drug abuse is one of t | |
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