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| Start short-term professional programs to deal with climate challenges: LG Sinha to Jammu University | | Addresses JU’s foundation day ceremony, calls for protecting ‘Mother Earth’ | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 8: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha delivered the keynote address at Foundation Day ceremony of University of Jammu, today.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor called upon Jammu University to leverage innovation and cutting-edge technology for conservation, integrating sustainability in education and preparing students to address emerging challenges to build Viksit Bharat.
“Our youth must drive development that meets societal needs without compromising ecosystems and optimize the use of resources through modern innovation. We need to adopt a multi-dimensional approach to make the earth better for the future generations,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor urged the faculty members to guide and lead youth in their responsibili... | |
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| LG thanks PM Modi, Union Health Minister | | SMVDIME gets 50 more MBBS seats | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, J.P. Nadda for sanctioning 50 MBBS seats for newly established Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME).
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: “Grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji and Hon’ble Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda Ji for sa... | |
| | | | AAP’s Mehraj becomes first sitting MLA to be detained under PSA for misconduct | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 8: Mehraj Din Malik, the lone Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, has once again made history—this time for becoming the first sitting legislator to be detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) for using derogatory language against an officer.
Malik, who had earlier created history by becoming the first AAP MLA in the Union Territory after securing a landmark victory in the 2024 Assembly elections, ... | |
| | | | Border breach attempt crushed: Pak agent caught after floods wreck defences | | |  Sandeep Bhat/Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 8: While security agencies continue to question the Pakistani national arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the International Border (IB) in the R.S. Pura sector, it is believed that the intruder was deputed to assess the post-flood situation on the border, particularly the condition of fencing.
Sources indicated that terrorists positioned across the border have been making desperate attempts to infiltrate this side follo... | |
| | | | Kashmir Marathon-2025: CM reviews preparations, launches promotional video | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming Kashmir Marathon-2025, a flagship sporting event aimed at promoting sports, fitness, tourism, and Kashmir’s vibrant culture.
The meeting was attended by Advisor to the CM, Nasir Aslam Wani; Additional Chief Secretary to the CM, Dheeraj Gupta; Additional Chief Secretary Tourism; Principal Secretary Finance; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Secretary IT, Informatio... | |
| | | | NC Prez, CM Omar pay tributes to party founder | | Sheikh Abdullah’s Death Anniversary | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 8: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday paid tributes to party founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah on his 43rd death anniversary.
The Abdullahs paid floral tributes to the National Conference founder, who was popularly known as Sher-e-Kashmir, at his mausoleum at Naseembagh in Hazratbal area.
Special supplications and prayers were made for the National Conference founder who is credited wit... | |
| | | | Special train service launched on Katra-Sangaldan section | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 8: The Northern Railways on Monday started a special local train service between Katra and Sangaldan to facilitate stranded passengers in the wake of the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Udhampur district.
This is the first-ever local train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi railway station in Reasi district to Sangaldan railway station in Ramban, aimed at ferrying hundreds of people stranded in Jammu and Ramban belts due to the highway closure, besides facilitating students, and employees between these areas.
The train track distance between Katra and Sangaldan is 63 km and commuters will be charged only Rs 20.
The two local passenger trains w... | |
| | | | Kulgam encounter: 2 soldiers martyred, 2 terrorists neutralised | | | | Early Time Report
SRINAGAR, Sep 8: Two soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were martyred in an ongoing encounter in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, where security forces have so far gunned down two unidentified terrorists, officials said.
A joint cordon-and-search operation was launched in the early hours by the Army, CRPF and J&K Police in the Guddar forest area following specific intelligence input.
According to the Army, vigilant troops noticed suspicious movement and challenged the suspects. The terrorists in hiding opened fire, triggering a fierce exchange of gunfire during which two terrorists were killed.
Officials said that in the initial exchange of fire... | |
| | | | Schools in flood-affected areas to reopen after safety audit: Itoo | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 8: Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Monday said that nearly 40 schools in flood-affected areas continue to remain closed and will be reopened only after conditions stabilize, ensuring that children’s health and learning are not compromised.
Speaking to reporters, Sakina Itoo explained that the closure was necessary as floods had impacted the cleanliness of the schools and in several cases, families displaced by the deluge had been sheltered in these institutions. “These schools were shut down because of floods which impacted their cleanliness. Many affected families had also been sheltered in these institutions. That is why around 40 schools are still ... | |
| | | | Restoration work on Jmu-Sgr NH enters final phase | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 8: The restoration of a 250-meter-long stretch of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which had been blocked for a week, has entered its final phase, officials said on Monday.
This restoration aims to reopen the only all-weather road connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country.
The highway has been closed since August 26 due to multiple blockades following torrential rain, flash floods, and landslides. However, it was reopened for traffic for a few hours on August 30. In total, the highway has been closed for 13 days.
“The work on restoring the washed-out stretch of highway in Udhampur has entered the final phase to make the highway trafficable.
The... | |
| | | | 2 minors among 3 bodies recovered | | | | Early Times Report
Banihal, Sept 8: Two minors among three bodies were found lying under a culvert along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway at Chamalwas in Banihal area on Monday, officials said.
They said that the bodies were spotted under a bridge along the highway, following which police and rescue teams rushed to the spot.
An official said that bodies of two minors and a lady was recovered.
The identities of the deceased are being ascertained, and further details are awaited as investigations are underway, they added. (KNC)... | |
| | | | Govt orders inquiry against senior instructor at ATI Srinagar | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered an inquiry into the charges against Nousheen Mushtaq, Senior Instructor (FA/CAO) at the Accountancy Training Institute, Srinagar.
As per an order, Neeraj Gupta Bakshi, Director General, Local Fund Audit and Pensions, has been appointed as the Inquiry Officer, while Babu Ram, Accounts Officer in the Directorate General of Accounts and Treasuries, will act as the Presenting Officer in the case.... | |
| | | | NIA searches 22 locations in 5 states | | Terror Conspiracy Case | | | New Delhi, Sept 8:
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted searches at 22 locations across five states and Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
The searches were conducted in connection with the agency’s probe into a terror conspiracy case, they said.
The searches were held at nine locations in Jammu and Kashmir, eight in Bihar, two in Uttar Pradesh, one each in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, according to the officials.
In Jammu and Kashmir, the searches were conducted in Baramulla, Kulgam, Anantnag and Pulwama districts.... | |
| | | | Special Crime Wing conducts raids | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 8: The Special Crime Wing Srinagar (Crime Branch) on Monday carried out searches at multiple locations in district Ganderbal in connection with a case registered under FIR No. 23/2024 U/S 302 IPC.
According to official statement, searches are currently underway at the residential houses of “Mohammad Afzal Sheikh, son of Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, and Farooq Ahmad Sheikh, also son of Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, both residents of Bonzila, Haripora, Ganderbal. Another location raided includes the house of Wajid Rasool Dar, son of Ghulam Rasool Dar, resident of Haripora, Ganderbal”.
The raids are being carried out in pursuance of search warrants issued by the competent... | |
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