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| NC to observe August 5 as Black Day: Rattan Lal Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta on Tuesday said the party will observe August 5 as Black Day to mark the unconstitutional and unilateral abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's constitutional guarantees, and to register a strong protest against the BJP-led Central Government's persistent refusal to restore statehood despite repeated assurances.
In a statement issued from the party's provincial headquarters, Sher-e-Kash | |
| | | | J&K Govt promotes Manav Gupta to Special Scale (Level-13) | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has promoted Shri Manav Gupta, a senior officer of the Jammu and Kashmir Accounts Service, to the Special Scale (Level-13) in the pay matrix of Rs 1,23,100-Rs 2,15,90. | |
| | | | CGPWA conducts plantation drive at GHSS School Channi Himmat | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: In the second phase of the plantation drive, the Central Govt Pensioners' Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) today planted one hundred plants in the premises of Govt Higher Secondary School, Channi Himmat (GHSS). The drive was inaugurated by the President of CGPWA, Kuldeep Khoda, former DGP & CVC J&K who planted a sapling of Gulmohar. Dr Ashok Bhan, former DGP and Life Member of CGPWA who was also present, planted a Neem sapling. In all, one hundred plants wer | |
| | | | "Preservation of Sanskrit and drug-free youth are foundation of developed India" MLA Sham Lal Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: On the auspicious occasion of Sanskrit Month, Shri Kailakh Jyotish avim Vedic Sansthan Trust successfully organized a grand Sanskrit Procession and Anti-Drug Awareness Rally to promote the Sanskrit language, Indian culture, and the Vedic tradition.
The procession commenced from Bhalwal Chowk in the Jammu North Assembly Constituency and concluded at S.D. Memorial School, Karwanda. Students, teachers, social organizations, and prominent members of society partic | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu achieves another milestone in cardiac care with first CRT-D implantation | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: In another major step forward for cardiac care in Jammu and Kashmir, the Department of Cardiology at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Vijaypur, Jammu, has successfully performed its first Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) implantation.
The procedure was conducted by Dr. Zubair Farooq and Dr. Mayank Saini, Assistant Professors in the Department of Cardiology, with essential technical and patient-care support from the Ca | |
| | | | DIG U-R range felicitates Reasi police personnel for outstanding performance under the 100 days Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Aug 4: In recognition of the outstanding performance and unwavering commitment of District Police Reasi during the 100 Days Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, a felicitation ceremony was organised at the District Police Office, Reasi.
The ceremony was graced by the *Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur-Reasi Range, Shri Shiv Kumar Sharma, along with the **Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Shri Mukund Tibrewal*, Additional SP Katra, Additional SP Reasi, SDPO Kat | |
| | | | Arvind Gupta launches Rs 10-Lakh lane & drain project in Ward 27 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: Jammu West MLA Arvind Gupta launched the construction of a lane and drain in the Boys Higher Secondary School locality of Bakshi Nagar, Ward No. 27, at an estimated cost of Rs 10 lakh. The project addresses a long-pending demand of local residents, as the area has frequently faced waterlogging and inadequate drainage. Once completed, the work is expected to improve sanitation, ensure proper disposal of rainwater and provide safer, more convenient passage for re | |
| | | | Model Academy holds Investiture Ceremony for student council | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: Model Academy School conducted its Investiture Ceremony for the academic session 2026-27, marking another significant milestone in its proud 90-year journey of nurturing responsible, confident, and value-driven leaders.
The ceremony was graced by Dr. Raj Kumar Sharma, renowned diabetologist and distinguished alumnus of the 1971 batch, as the Chief Guest. The programme commenced with a Guard of Honour presented by NCC cadets and Scouts & Guides of the school, f | |
| | | | Kunwarani Dr Ritu Singh honoured as Chief Guest | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: Kunwarani Dr Ritu Singh visited the Suchetgarh border, where she was accorded a warm welcome by the Commandant of the 165 Battalion and his team at Border Outpost Octroi.
Honoured as the chief guest, Dr Ritu Singh witnessed the impressive Beating Retreat Ceremony at the Octroi Post. She interacted with officers, personnel and visitors present on the occasion and appreciated the discipline, courage and unwavering commitment of the men and women in uniform guard | |
| | | | Delay in Panchayat, ULB elections weakening grassroots democracy: Adv Devraj Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: Senior BJP leader and former Sarpanch, Adv. Devraj Sharma, on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the continued delay in conducting elections to the Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that grassroots democracy forms the foundation of effective governance and inclusive development in both rural and urban areas.
In a statement issued here, Adv. Sharma said that the absence of elected representatives at the Panchayat, Muni | |
| | | | Jammu police arrest two drug peddlers; 63 grams of heroin recovered | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu campaign and intensified security arrangements for SANJY-2026, Jammu Police achieved another major success by apprehending two drug peddlers and recovering approximately 63 grams of suspected heroin from their possession during naka checking in the Satwari area.
On 02-08-2026, during naka checking at Sant Nagar near Satwari Airport Road, a police team of Police Stati | |
| | | | Krishi Vigyan Kendra Reasi organises Awareness Programme | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Aug 4: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Jammu (SKUAST-J) in collaboration with Falcon Garden Tools Pvt. Ltd. organised one day long awareness programme on "Modern Farmers Machinery and Tools " here at KVK, Reasi campus. Number of farmers of the area enthusiastically participated in the programme. The objective of the programme was to aware the farmers about the development of new machinery an | |
| | | | Search operation launched in Poonch | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: Security forces on Tuesday launched a massive search operation after receiving inputs about the suspected movement of terrorists at two locations in the remote Surankote area of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said.
Acting on the information, personnel of the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, assisted by troops of the Rashtriya Rifles, launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Dhara Sangla, Gujjar Naar and Kherowali Dhok areas, along with adjoining forested villages, the officials said.
They said the operation was initiated following reports suggesting the movement of two separate groups of suspected terror | |
| | | | PDP to hold protests across J&K to mark anniversary of Article 370 abrogation | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 4: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday directed all party office bearers to ensure participation in district-level protests to be held by it across Jammu and Kashmir to mark the seventh anniversary of abrogation of Article 370.
The protests will be held on August 5, demanding the restoration of Article 370 and release of political prisoners, the party said.
The decision was taken at a PDP meeting chaired by Mehbooba on Tuesday
"As decided by the PDP president Mehbooba Mufti during today's meeting with senior party leaders, MLAs, district presidents of parent, women and youth wings .... all party functionaries are hereby directed to ensure active part | |
| | | | Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Suddenly Loses 300 Ft Altitude In Mid-Air Turbulence; 15 Injured | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 4: An Air India flight from Phuket to the national capital faced mid-air turbulence and the aircraft suddenly lost 300 feet in altitude on Tuesday morning, leaving at least 15 people onboard injured, including one cabin crew member who suffered severe injuries, according to officials.
The narrow-body A320 aircraft, operating the flight AI2379 from Phuket, landed safely at the Delhi airport at around 11.30 am. There were 134 passengers and 8 crew members on board, sources said.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is probing the incident.
Sources said at least 15 people, including 11 passengers and 4 cabin crew members, sustained injuries, an | |
| | | | IUST VC, Registrar face contempt heat over non-compliance of judicial orders | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Srinagar Bench, has directed the Vice Chancellor and Registrar of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) to appear personally before it after taking a stern view of their alleged failure to comply with judicial orders.
The Bench comprising Member (Administrative) Prasant Kumar and Member (Judicial) M.S. Latif directed IUST Vice Chancellor Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo and Registrar Shamim Ahmad Shah to remain present before the Tribunal on August 4 at 11 am to ensure compliance with its directions as well as the orders passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
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| | | | Muft Bijli Yojana achieves milestone of over 50 lakh Rooftop Solar installations | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has crossed a landmark milestone with over 50.06 lakh households now benefiting from rooftop solar installations across the country.
Achieved in just over two years since its launch, this milestone marks a significant acceleration compared to the 7.94 lakh rooftop solar installations recorded over the previous ten years. It reflects the rapid implementation of the world's largest rooftop solar programme, with an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore. The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is Government of India's flagship rooftop solar scheme under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Under the visionary leadership of Prime Min | |
| | | | SSP Samba grants in-situ promotion to 21 district police personnel, commends their dedicated service | | | |
Early Times Report
SAMBA, Aug 4: The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Samba Sh. Anuj Kumar, IPS has granted in-situ promotions to 21 personnel of District Police Samba. The promotions have been accorded to 10 Constables and 11 Followers in recognition of their hard work, sincerity and outstanding contribution to the department.
The in-situ promotion serves as a well-deserved recognition of their years of dedicated service and their vital role in maintaining peace, public safety and Law & Order across the district.
Congratulating the promoted personnel, the SSP Samba stated that the promotions are not merely a career advancement but also an acknowledgment of their exceptional commi | |
| | | | LPG tanker's tyre catches fire on J&K Highway in Ramban; no casualties | | | |
Early Times Report
BANIHAL/JAMMU, Aug 4: A major tragedy was averted on Tuesday after the tyre of a gas-filled LPG tanker caught fire on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Chanderkote in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban, officials said.
The tanker was on its way from Jammu to Srinagar when the fire broke out in one of its tyres, prompting an immediate response from local residents, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and the Fire and Emergency Services, they said.
The flames were brought under control before they could spread to the LPG tanker, averting a potentially serious incident, the officials said.
Traffic on the highway was briefly affected during the firefighting ope | |
| | | | JMC holds capacity building session on implementation of solid waste management rules 2026 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: The Jammu Municipal Corporation convened a comprehensive capacity building session today at its headquarters to streamline field operations and enforce compliance under the newly introduced Solid Waste Management Rules 2026. The session was conducted to align field functionaries with urban cleanliness targets and was attended by the Health Officer, Sanitation Officer, Assistant Sanitation Officers, Sanitary Inspectors, and Sanitary Supervisors representing Zone-I, Zone-II, and Zone-III.
The primary focus of the capacity building session centered on operationalizing the key provisions of the new Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 across all administrative z | |
| | | | SCW Crime Branch Jammu files charge-sheet in fake MES recruitment fraud case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: The Special Crime Wing (SCW), Crime Branch Jammu, filed a charge-sheet before the Hon'ble Court of Additional Special Mobile Magistrate, Samba on 03.08.2026 against Bakshish Singh, resident of Amritsar, Punjab, and Amandeep Singh, resident of Jalandhar, Punjab, in FIR No. 07/2023 registered under sections 420, 465, 468 and 120-B IPC for their alleged involvement in a fake recruitment scam in the Military Engineering Services (MES).
The case was registered on the complaint of two residents of District Samba who alleged that the accused induced them to pay Rs. 14 lakhs on the false promise of securing MES jobs. The victims were provided forged appointment le | |
| | | | Week-long online national workshop begins | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: The Postgraduate Department of Commerce, University of Jammu, today inaugurated a one-week online National Workshop on "Qualitative & Quantitative Data Analysis" with the objective of strengthening participants' research methodology and data analysis skills.
The five-day workshop comprises four sessions each day and features eminent resource persons from reputed institutions across the country. The invited experts include Dr. Neeraj Kaushik, Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, NIT Kurukshetra; Prof. Jaspreet Kaur, Professor, Delhi School of Business, New Delhi; and Dr. Hitesh Parmar, Assistant Professor, Post Graduate Department of | |
| | | | Consumers must have freedom to choose fuel, says Om Parkash Khajuria | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: Renowned human rights activist Om Parkash Khajuria on Tuesday criticized the Union Government over what he described as the "forced thrusting" of E20 petrol on consumers, asserting that citizens should have the freedom to choose the type of fuel best suited for their vehicles.
In a statement issued here, Khajuria said that while the promotion of cleaner and greener fuels is a commendable objective, it should not come at the cost of consumer choice and convenience. He maintained that democratic governance requires policies that empower citizens with options rather than compelling them to accept a single alternative.
"The government encourages people to cho | |
| | | | Indian Army distributed computer sets to government schools | | | | Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Aug 4: As part of its continued commitment to promoting education and bridging the digital divide in remote areas, the Indian Army at Dul distributed five computer sets each to Government School, Janakpura and Government School, Prangus, in Dachhan, District Kishtwar. The initiative was undertaken to strengthen digital literacy among students and provide them with greater exposure to modern, technology-based education. The computer sets will enable students to develop essential digital skills, access educational resources and enhance their overall learning experience. The distribution programme witnessed an encouraging response from students, teachers and membe | |
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