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| Sadhotra hails passage of full statehood resolution in Assembly | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 28: National Conference Additional General Secretary and Former Minister Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today hailed the passage of the resolution seeking restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir in the Legislative Assembly today, describing it as a significant reaffirmation of the honour, dignity and constitutional rights of the people.
In an interaction with party workers at National Conference Sub-office opposite Maharaja Hari Singh Park Jammu, Mr Sadhotra | |
| | | | Rs 80 lakh road project from Fountain Chowk to Bhumika Temple kick-started by MLA Baldev Raj Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
KATRA, Sept 28: MLA Baldev Raj Sharma, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Constituency, today inaugurated and kick-started the construction work of blacktopping and tile work from Fountain Chowk (Fwara Chowk) to Bhumika Temple, Katra, at an estimated cost of Rs 80 lakh.
The MLA stated that this is a very important road of Katra, serving both the local population and a large number of pilgrims visiting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. The completion of the project will significantly impro | |
| | | | CGPWA releases Newsletter, seeks Dr Jitender Singh's help for CGHS empanelment of Jammu Hospitals | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 28: The President of the Central Govt Pensioners' Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) Kuldeep Khoda and other senior members today released the Association's Newsletter at its meeting held here today.
The newsletter specifically focused on CGHS issues affecting CGHS pensioner beneficiaries. The OPDs of both Jammu Wellness Centres (WC) are becoming overcrowded as the number of UT pensioners joining the scheme increases; consequently, more CGHS Wellness Centres ar | |
| | | | HC upholds PSA detention of Poonch man, dismisses habeas corpus plea | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 28: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a habeas corpus petition challenging the preventive detention of a Poonch resident under the J&K Public Safety Act. Justice Sanjay Dhar declined to interfere with the May 5, 2025 detention order passed by the District Magistrate, Poonch against Mohd Qayoom of Village Qasba, Haveli, under the Public Safety Act on grounds relating to security of the State. The petitioner had argued that the detention was primarily based upon FIRs dating back to 1989 and 1992 and that these were stale incidents without a live or proximate connection to the detention order. He also raised objections regarding suppl | |
| | | | Govt committed to strengthen health infrastructure: Sakeena Itoo | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 28: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Government is taking a phased and need-based approach to strengthen health infrastructure and improve healthcare delivery in Bani Constituency.
The Minister was Replying to a question raised by MLA Dr.Rameshwar Singh.
The Minister informed the House that 50 health institutions are presently functional in Bani Constituency, of which 19 are operating f | |
| | | | PTTI Vijaypur organises award ceremony to honour BRTC trainees participated in Cross Country Run | | |  Early Times Report
VIJAYPUR, Sept 28: An award ceremony was organized at Police Technical Training Institute (PTTI), Vijaypur, to honour the BRTC trainees who participated in the 10-Km Cross Country Championship. The ceremony was presided over by Sh. Ranjit Singh Sambyal, IPS, Principal, PTTI Vijaypur, who felicitated the participating trainees and appreciated their commendable display of physical fitness, endurance, discipline and sporting spirit. Speaking on the occasion, the Principal empha | |
| | | | ADC Ansuya Jamwal inaugurates 'Gatisheel Jammu & Kashmir 2.0' Mega Exhibition | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 28: Additional Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Ms. Ansuya Jamwal, JKAS, on Monday inaugurated 'Gatisheel Jammu & Kashmir 2.0', a three-day mega exhibition being held at the Convention Centre, Indira Theatre, Canal Road, Jammu.
The exhibition is being organised under the guidance of Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Jammu & Kashmir, with the objective of bringing various Central and Government departments, institutions and organisations onto a com | |
| | | | Seven-year-old girl regains jaw movement after complex surgery at AIIMS Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 28: A seven-year-old girl suffering from severe temporomandibular joint ankylosis a condition in which the jaw joint becomes fused to the skull has regained functional jaw movement following complex surgery performed by the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at AIIMS Jammu.
Before surgery, the child could open her mouth only about 5 mm, making eating, speaking, maintaining oral hygiene and undergoing routine dental care extremely difficult. If left unt | |
| | | | CJM Reasi orders FIR in Liaqat Ali death case, seeks compliance within 7 Days | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 28: The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Reasi has directed Police Station Chassana to register an FIR and investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Liaqat Ali of Village Banna, whose body was found hanging from a walnut tree in June this year.
CJM Geeta Kumari passed the direction on an application moved by Abdul Majeed, brother of the deceased, under Section 175(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The applicant had sought registration of a case alleging kidnapping, illegal confinement, assault, conspiracy and murder against several persons.
According to the application, Liaqat Ali's body was found hanging from a walnut tree at V | |
| | | | HC upholds Rs 3.25 lakh compensation to minor girl electrocuted by low-lying PDD wire | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 28: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld an award of Rs 3.25 lakh compensation with 8 per cent annual interest in favour of a minor girl who suffered 40 per cent permanent disability after coming in contact with a low-lying electric wire in Poonch.
Justice Shahzad Azeem, while dismissing an appeal filed by the UT Government and officials of the Power Development Department (PDD), upheld the January 18, 2021 judgment of the Principal District Judge, Poonch. The appeal had challenged the compensation awarded to Ravisa Bano, a resident of Sawjian, Mandi.
The Court noted that the girl was a 16-year-old student when she suffered an electric | |
| | | | PMAY-G beneficiary inclusion process being undertaken as per GoI guidelines: Javid Dar | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 28: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Government is taking all necessary measures to ensure that eligible and deserving rural households are duly considered under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in accordance with the prescribed guidelines of the Government of India.
Replying to a question raised by MLA Mian Mehar Ali, the Minister stated that PMAY-G aims to provide pucca houses with basic amenities to eligible rural households, particularly those living in kuccha and dilapidated houses. The Minist | |
| | | | JU, NIELIT inaugurates second batch of AI skill-based training programmes | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 28: The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), University of Jammu, in collaboration with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Jammu, today inaugurated the second batch of skill-based training programmes in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for CDOE students under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions.
The second batch comprises three courses: Fundamentals of Data Annotation using Python, Fu | |
| | | | DC Udhampur reviews drug control measures at NCORD meeting | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Sept 28: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a meeting of the District-Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) Committee to review drug control measures and assess the progress of ongoing efforts to combat the drug menace in the district.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh; Additional SP Sandeep Bhat; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr. Umesh Shan and senior officers from various line departments.
The DC con | |
| | | | 536th Monday theatre at KC Park Morh | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 28: Ek Sath Rang Mandal today presented its 536 Monday Theatre Series at Floriculture Park, near K.C. More, Jammu with new progressive NUKAD "NASHA TAYAGO NEEND SEY JAGO."
This NUKAD is particularly for our young generation who are not awaken and deeply sleeping because of Drug Addiction forgetting the life and rest of world. This slogan is almost commonly used in all Indian languages means "WAKE UP AND Renounce drugs". This is also important slogan used in Anti | |
| | | | DC reviews proposal for repair, renovation & optimal use of Govt buildings | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Sept 28: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting with the District Heads of line departments and government executing agencies to review proposals for the optimal utilization of the government buildings, Mini Secretariat infrastructure and repair, renovation and creation of additional facilities at the District Headquarters.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the Heads of District Offices functioning at the District Headquarters to u | |
| | | | Indian Army provides firsthand exposure to military life to NCC girl cadets | | | | Early Times Report
AKHNOOR, Sept 28: The Indian Army conducted an Army Attachment Camp for 45 Senior Wing Girl Cadets from various J&K Girls NCC Battalions from 15 to 26 September 2026.
The camp provided the cadets first-hand exposure to the functioning, ethos and operational environment of the Indian Army. During the attachment, the cadets visited the Army Martial Arts Regime (AMAR) training node, heritage museum, drone laboratory, armoured, artillery and infantry units, besides other military facilities.
The cadets were familiarised with Area Domination Patrols, Mobile Vehicle Check Posts, field craft, battle craft, map reading, weapon handling, combat first aid, hygiene and sanitation | |
| | | | DDC Reasi flags off IEC Van to promote awareness on Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Sept 28: District Development Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today flagged off an Information, Education and Communication Campaign Van from the DC Office to generate awareness among rural populace about the upcoming Gram Sabha under the VB-G RAM G initiative. The campaign aims to sensitise people about the scheme, participatory planning, employment generation, improved livelihoods and the role of Gram Sabhas in identifying local development priorities. Speaking on the occasion, the DDC said the IEC van would spread awareness about the VB-GRAM-G employment scheme and the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP). He informed that a Mahapanchayat will be organised in ev | |
| | | | MCM and PU honour Raiza Dhillon for outstanding sporting achievements | | | |
Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Sept 28: Panjab University felicitated MCM student and accomplished skeet shooter and Olympian Raiza Dhillon for her outstanding achievements in shooting. Prof. Meenakshi Goyal, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, honoured Raiza at a University ceremony, acknowledging her significant contribution to Indian sport. Ms Neena Sharma, Officiating Principal, Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, also felicitated the ace shooter.
In recognition of her achievements, Panjab University announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 lakh for Raiza, while Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women honoured her with a cash award of Rs 1 lakh. Raiza has emerged as one of India's le | |
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