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| HC denies pre-arrest bail in 445-kg poppy straw seizure case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Mohammad Ashraf Dar in a case linked to seizure of 445 kilograms of poppy straw, holding that the recovery falls in the category of commercial quantity and the rigours of Section 37 of the NDPS Act are fully attracted.
As per the record, the petitioner is sought to be arrested in FIR No. 13/2023 dated 11.10.2023 registered at Police Station Anti Narcotic Task Force for offences under the NDPS Act and other penal provisions. The contraband was allegedly recovered from a mini oil tanker intercepted by the agency, being driven by Jagjeet Singh, who, during investigatio | |
| | | | CJ inaugurates orientation programme on "ICT, e-Courts", "AI and its impact on Judiciary" | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Arun Palli and guidance of Chairperson and members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy today organised a one day orientation programme on "ICT and e-Courts Induction Programme" for the newly recruited Civil Judges (ECT-17-2025)" and "Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Judiciary" at J&K | |
| | | | AGM elects BR Sharma as chairman, Dr Bhan patron of IIPA | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: At the 47th Annual General Body of Indian Institute of Regional Branch (J&K Regional Branch ( IIPA- JK RB) was held here today, Dr Ashok Bhan, IPS (Retd) was nominated as the Patron of the branch and B.R. Sharma, was unanimously re- elected as Chairman for the next two years.
The office bearers elected are Er. J. B. S. Johar - Vice Chairman (Jammu); Dr. G. N. Qasba - Vice Chairman (Kashmir); K. B. Jandial,- Vice Chairman (Central); Prof. Alka Sharma - Honorar | |
| | | | LG Ladakh Kavinder Gupta pays obeisance at Baba Ballo Ji Devsthan | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today visited the revered Baba Ballo Ji Devsthan in Mathwar and offered prayers, seeking divine blessings at the sacred shrine.
During his visit, Shri Gupta interacted with the temple priests and devotees, appreciating their efforts in preserving the spiritual and cultural heritage of the region. He emphasised the importance of faith and devotion in promoting communal harmony and social unity. The Lieutenant Gove | |
| | | | Retiring DySP, Sub-Inspectors accorded warm send offs | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: Traffic Police Rural Jammu organized warm send offs for three of its officers who superannuated today on 31-01-2026 after rendering decades of unblemished service in J&K Police. The officers who retired include Dy. SP Shiv Kumar, Dy. SP Traffic Rajouri-Poonch, Sub-Inspector Kartar Nath, S.O (Traffic) Mansar and Sub Inspector Raj Kumar S.O (Traffic Regulation) Poonch who put in 31, 42 and 37 years of services respectively in J&K Police. In two separate , functi | |
| | | | DyCM lays foundation stone for road upgradation in Kalakote | | |  Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Jan 31: Deputy Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir, Surinder Choudhary, today laid the foundation stone for upgradation of road from Main Road Kotekabu Brehvi to Ziyarat Brehvi Baji Darbar, Kalakote.
The ceremony was held in the presence of Thakur Randhir Singh, MLA Kalakote, along with officers of the concerned departments and local residents. The upgradation work will be executed by the Public Works Department (PWD) which aims to ensure safer, smoother transportat | |
| | | | ADGP Armed J&K inaugurates road and jawans' barrack at Beoli | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, Jan 31: Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Armed Jammu and Kashmir, Anand Jain, along with Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh today inaugurated the macadamization of the road connecting Doda-Beoli Road to the IRP Headquarters at Beoli.
The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of Dr. Vinod Kumar, DIG IRP Range Jammu; Ifroz Ahmed, Commanding Officer, IRP 5th Battalion; Senior Superintendent of Police, Sandeep Kumar Mehta and other officers.
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| | | | Non-performing assets": Bhalla slams 29 BJP MLAs, calls 15-month performance 'big zero' | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: Working President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and former minister Raman Bhalla on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing its elected representatives from Jammu of deliberately misleading the public by raising divisive and irrelevant issues instead of addressing the pressing problems faced by the people.
Addressing a public meeting at Bhour Kullian in Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) W | |
| | | | Amit Sharma bereaved | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: Mother of IAS Amit Sharma, Mrs Santosh Sharma, who was 87 years old, went through a brief period of illness for last few days but was a long-time survivor battling with liver and heart related ailments. IAS Amit Sharma termed her as a true source of his inspiration right from childhood till date who built a strong foundation of his success in terms of education, value systems and social life.
Lots of sections of society expressed their deep condolences over t | |
| | | | Two day's training cum workshop program on AI concludes at IIT Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce, Vikramjit Singh today addressed the valedictory session of two day's training cum workshop program on AI, organised by Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Jammu in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Jammu. Director, Industries and Commerce, Jammu, Dr. Arun Kumar Manhas; Prof. Bijoy H Boruah and Dr. Amitash Ojha from department of Humanities and Social Science, IIT Jammu, other faculty members, | |
| | | | Woman among 2 drug peddlers arrested by Samba police | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Jan 31: Continuing its crackdown on drug smuggling, Samba Police has arrested two drug peddlers including a woman and recovered approximately 13.20 grams heroin like substance (Chitta) from their possession in the jurisdiction of Police Station Bari Brahmana.
A police team of Police Station Bari Brahmana while performing naka duty near NHW Sarore Adda, signalled to stop an auto-rickshaw bearing registration No. JK02DM-6135 for its checking which was coming from Saro | |
| | | | J&K police in Jammu district organizes farewell function for retiring officers/officials | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: Jammu & Kashmir Police in Jammu District today on 31.01.2026 organised a farewell function to accord a warm send-off to officers who superannuated from their active services in Jammu. 08 officers/officials of Jammu Police attained supranation today. These officers/officials, who attained supranation today have rendered services of 27 to 38 years.
On attaining the age of superannuation,retirees were given a warm send-off by all ranks of Jammu Police. On their | |
| | | | Udhampur police attaches another movable property worth Rs 10 lakh of drug peddler Abrar Javid of Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Jan 31: Udhampur Police has attached a movable property worth approximately Rs 10 lakhs in the form of a Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire bearing Registration No. JK01AW-2817 belonging to Inter-District drug peddler namely Abrar Javid S/O Javid Ahmed Sheikh, R/O Lasjan, Gundbal, Srinagar under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. The attachment has been made in connection with FIR No. 210/2025 U/S 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Rehambal. The attached vehicl | |
| | | | BRO restores vital Kishtwar-Sansari road connectivity in record time | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Jan 31: 118 Road Construction Company (RCC) of 35 Border Road Task Force (BRTF), Project Sampark, of BRO has successfully restored road connectivity along the 112 km Kishtwar - Sansari stretch, including the road at 8,759 feet, reconnecting the Chenab Valley in Jammu & Kashmir with Himachal Pradesh.
Swift Response Amid Heavy Snowfall
22 - 23 January: Heavy snowfall of 4 - 5 feet blocked the road axis.
25 January: Fresh snowfall further disrupted connectivity.
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| | | | Patnitop Hoteliers call on LG, flag snowfall woes | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: The Patnitop Hotel & Restaurant Association has drawn the attention of the Jammu and Kashmir administration to serious infrastructure and disaster-management shortcomings at Patnitop, which came to the fore during the recent spell of heavy snowfall between January 23 and 29.
A delegation of the Association, led by its President Lovnesh Rao Sathe and accompanied by Gaurav Gupta, BJP Spokesperson and Convener, International Affairs, called on the Lieutenant Gov | |
| | | | Traders Association Trikuta Nagar calls on president CCI Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: Abhinav Anand, President, Traders Association Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, today called on Mr. Arun Gupta, President, Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI), Jammu, to discuss issues and expectations of the trading community in light of the Union Budget.
During the meeting, Abhinav Anand briefed Gupta about the concerns of local traders, shopkeepers, and small business owners of Trikuta Nagar, especially regarding rising operational costs, GST compliance challenges, h | |
| | | | LPU emerged as India's top-ranked University in THE subject wise rankings 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
JALANDHAR, Jan 31: Lovely Professional University (LPU), one of India's leading higher education institutions, has recorded a strong performance in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, securing the top position in India across three major subject areas. The university ranked No. 1 in India in Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Business & Economics, establishing a new benchmark for academic excellence in the country.
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| | | | | | | BJP Katra town unit meeting focuses on key civic, developmental issues | | |  Early Times Report
KATRA, Jan 31: A meeting of the BJP Katra Town Unit was held today at Clarks Inn Suites Hotel, Katra, in the presence of Hon'ble MLA, Shri Baldev Raj Sharma. The meeting was attended by BJP District President Reasi, Shri Rohit Dubey; former Chairman, Municipal Committee Katra, Shri Shashi Gupta; City President Katra, Shri Krishan Kumar Malabar, along with senior leaders and members of the BJP Katra Town Unit.
During the meeting, several important issues concerning Katra tow | |
| | | | | | | Interactive session on Gender Sensitisation, Disability Welfare held at MCM | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Jan 31: Equal Opportunity Cell and Internal Committee (for Persons with Disabilities) of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women organised an awareness session on 'Gender Sensitisation and Social Welfare Policies for Students with Disabilities'.
The session featured Dr. M. Karuppasamy, Head, Department of Special Education, GRIID, Sector-31 C, Chandigarh, as the resource person. In his address, Dr. Karuppasamy discussed a wide spectrum of disabilities, includin | |
| | | | National Workshop on Nuclear-Hydrogen Synergy: Pathways for India's Clean Energy Transition | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Jan 31: The inaugural ceremony of the National Workshop on Nuclear-Hydrogen Synergy 2026 (NWNHS-2026): Pathways for India's Clean Energy Transition, organized under the UNESCO Chair activity in the Department of Green Energy Technology (DGET), Pondicherry University, commenced with the Pondicherry University anthem, followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp and honouring of the dignitaries on the dais. Prof. R. Arun Prasath then delivered the welcome addres | |
| | | | AAP concerns itself with children of Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann | | |  Early Times Report
JALANDHAR, Jan 31: Launching the distribution of scholarships to more than 2.7 lakh Scheduled Caste (SC) students at the PAP Ground in Jalandhar, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the ?271 crore Post-Matric Scholarship under the 'Mission Rangla Punjab' drive reflects a fundamental shift in governance priorities, asserting that while Congress, the Akalis and the BJP remained preoccupied with family interests, AAP has focused squarely on securing the future of Punjab's c | |
| | | | Seminar organized to commemorate 350th martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji | | |  Early Times Report
MANDI GOBINDGARH, Jan 31: A symposium dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was organized in Dr PN Chutani Auditoriam IMA. The seminar was held to remember and honor the supreme sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji for the protection of religious freedom and human values.
The Governor of Punjab, HE Gulab Chand Kataria, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. While addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest highlighted that Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji | |
| | | | All J&K Jatt Sabha hails GoI and LG for naming Kathua Railway Station after Capt Choudhary Sunil | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Jan 31: The President of the All Jammu and Kashmir Jatt Sabha and former Minister, S. Manjit Singh, has expressed gratitude to the Government of India and Lt Governor Manoj Sinha for naming Kathua Railway Station after Indian Army Captain Choudhary Sunil, who was martyred while fighting for the country.
In a statement to the press, S. Manjit Singh appreciated the step taken by the LG, recognising the sacrifice of the son of the soil who served in the Indian Army and | |
| | | | Strong participation of Uttar Pradesh with more than 10.94 lakh applications | | |  Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Jan 31: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is continuously setting new records in the direction of clean and green energy. Due to the effective implementation of the central government's flagship scheme, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Uttar Pradesh has joined the leading states of the country.
According to the national portal, more than 58.36 lakh applications have been received across the country so far, while more than 10.94 | |
| | | | Grand Annual Day celebration held at New Taj Public High School Bathindi | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: New Taj Public High School, Bathindi, Jammu: Run by 'YES India Foundation', successfully organized its Annual Day Celebration 2026 in the school atrium with great enthusiasm and dignity. The event was marked by the gracious presence of the Zonal Education Officer, Gandhinagar, Jammu, who attended the programme as the Chief Guest. The function witnessed active participation from students, parents, teachers, and members of the school management. The programme co | |
| | | | Lecture delivered to LSVS students by BIS resource person | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: The Bureau of Indian Standards' Jammu office conducted an orientation session titled "Learning Science via Standards (LSVS)" on the topics of Plywood and Weighing Machine The session was delivered by Tania Sharma, who served as the resource person. This event took place on November 8, 2025, and was aimed at educating students about science concepts through the lens of standards, emphasizing Plywood and weighing machine. Standard Club students of classes 9th,10 | |
| | | | Physics Wallah opens new PW tuition centre in Poonch | | |  Early Times Report
POONCH, Jan 31: Education company PhysicsWallah (PW), has expanded its offline footprint with the launch of a new PW Tuition Centre in Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir. The centre will offer academic support to students of Classes 8, 9, and 10, covering subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Social Science, and English, with a curriculum aligned to the CBSE and JK BOSE curricula.
Located near Kashmir Flavours, Ward No. 11, Poonch, the centre is the fourth addit | |
| | | | Five-day Science workshop at SCERT Jammu concludes | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) J&K, Divisional Office Jammu, through its Department of Teacher Education (DTE), successfully organised a five-day Workshop on "Development of Teacher Resources for Classroom Transaction of Learning Outcomes at Middle Level (Science)", under the visionary leadership of Dr. Naseem Javaid Chowdhary, (JKAS), Director School Education Jammu and Director SCERT J&K, and under the able guidance of Prof. ( | |
| | | | Dogra Degree College hosts Grand Alumni Meet 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: Dogra Degree College (Autonomous), Bari Brahmana, successfully organized its much-anticipated Alumni Meet 2026 on 31st January 2026 at the College Auditorium. The event brought together alumni from various batches to reconnect with their alma mater, reflect on shared memories, and strengthen the enduring bond between the institution and its former students.
The programme commenced with the Introduction and Opening Remarks by Ms. Aditi Khajuria, IQAC Coordinat | |
| | | | NSS Unit of GDC Kalakote concludes of seven-day winter camp | | |  Early Times Report
KALAKOTE, Jan 31: The National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit of Government Degree College (GDC) Kalakote successfully concluded its seven-day winter camp with a valedictory function on 30th January, 2026, marking the culmination of a week-long programme devoted to community service, awareness, and youth development.
The valedictory function was graced by Sh. Manik Singh Rathore, Tehsildar Kalakote, as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, Sh. Manik Singh Rathore appreciat | |
| | | | DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Honors Outstanding Investigating Officers | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: In order to recognize quality investigation and timely disposal of cases, the best Investigating Officers of District Udhampur were felicitated at DPO Udhampur.
The officers were honoured by DIG, Udhampur-Reasi Range Ms. Sarah Rizvi -IPS, along with SSP Udhampur Sh. Amod Nagpure -IPS in the presence of Addl. SP Udhampur Sh. Sandeep Bhat and IPS (P) Sh. Abhijeet Sirohi.
The officers honoured include PSI Yogeshwar Manhotra, ASI Abdul Rashid, HC Ved Prakash, HC Parkash Singh and HC Pawan Singh.
The IOs were recognised for their quality investigation, timely disposal of cases and overall contribution to professional policing.
While commending the officers | |
| | | | HC denies pre-arrest bail in 445-kg poppy straw seizure case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Mohammad Ashraf Dar in a case linked to seizure of 445 kilograms of poppy straw, holding that the recovery falls in the category of commercial quantity and the rigours of Section 37 of the NDPS Act are fully attracted.
As per the record, the petitioner is sought to be arrested in FIR No. 13/2023 dated 11.10.2023 registered at Police Station Anti Narcotic Task Force for offences under the NDPS Act and other penal provisions. The contraband was allegedly recovered from a mini oil tanker intercepted by the agency, being driven by Jagjeet Singh, who, during investigatio | |
| | | | Delhi LG relieves two IAS officers for posting in J&K | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has relieved two IAS officers to facilitate their joining in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Official sources said that IAS officers Anjali Sehrawat and Kumar Abhishek have been formally relieved from their respective posts in the Delhi Government.
Anjali Sehrawat, a 2013-batch IAS officer, was serving as Director Higher Education and Director Tourism, Transport and Trade (TT&E) in Delhi, while Kumar Abhishek, a 2016-batch officer, was posted as Deputy Commissioner, Outer North Delhi.
Sources said both officers are expected to report for duty in Jammu and Kashmir by the end of the first week | |
| | | | Sub-zero night temperatures persist in Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 31: The night temperature settled below the freezing point across Kashmir, but rose in most areas, officials said, as Saturday marks the beginning of 'Chillai Khurd' and end of the harshest winter period. The meteorological department, however, has forecast light to moderate rain or snow, especially in the higher reaches, they said. The minimum temperature in Srinagar city settled at minus 0.1 degrees Celsius on Friday night, down from the previous night's 1.3 degrees Celsius. This was 0.5 degrees above the seasonal normal. While the temperature data for several places, including Sonamarg in Ganderbal district, was not available, the ski resort of Gulmarg i | |
| | | | Road safety awareness rally held | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: The Road Safety Club in collaboration with the NSS Unit of the college organized a Road Safety Awareness Rally on 31st January 2026 with the objective of spreading awareness about road safety rules and responsible behaviour among transporters and the general public. The rally commenced from the college campus and culminated at Matador Stand. A large number of students actively participated in the rally, demonstrating enthusiasm and social responsibility. During the rally, students sensitized transporters and commuters about various road safety measures, traffic rules, and the importance of safe driving practices. The participants raised impactful slogans h | |
| | | | DAV Ignites Young Minds on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, IPR | | | | Early Times Report
AMRITSAR, Jan 31: In a visionary initiative to foster a culture of creativity and business acumen among young students, the Institutions Innovation Council of DAV College Amritsar conducted a special innovation and Entrepreneurship Outreach Program program titled "Spark: Igniting Young Innovators." The program was specifically designed for DAV senior Secondary school students.
The program featured a series of engaging activities, including an interactive Workshops in which Hands-on sessions encouraged students to brainstorm innovative solutions to everyday problems.IPR Awareness Module was also conducted.A dedicated session educated students on the importance of protect | |
| | | | Punjab, Haryana get more than expected rain in January | | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Jan 31: Punjab and Haryana received more rains that expected in January, the weather office said on Saturday. Cold conditions have persisted in most parts of the states, even as fog reduced visibility in some areas. Faridkot was the coldest place in Punjab at 3.8 degrees Celsius. According to Met data, both Punjab and Haryana received excess rains in January. Punjab received 34.4 mm rainfall, which is 69 percent more than the normal precipitation. Normal precipitation of Punjab for the month is 20.3 mm, the Met office said. Amritsar, Barnala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Mansa and Moga received more than expected rains while Ba | |
| | | | NSS Unit of SG GDC Doongi organises awareness programme on drug abuse | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: NSS unit of S. G GDC Doongi in collaboration with Department of youth service and Sports organised, an awareness programme on Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and the ill-effects of drug abuse in compliance with the directions of the worthy District Development Commissioner Rajouri and District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Rajouri under the guidance and chairmanship of Dr.(Prof.) Chanchal Angral the Principal of the college. who highlighted the vital role of educational institutions in guiding youth towards positive and responsible living. She urged students to stay away from drugs and contribute towards building a healthy society.,. The programme was organ | |
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