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| After jobs, now MBBS: BOPEE opens doors for terror victims' families | | | | Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 11: Months after the next of kin of terror victims were provided government jobs, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) has now thrown open applications for MBBS seats reserved under the Central Pool — offering spouses and children of terrorism victims a shot at medical education for the 2026-27 academic session.
As per Notification No. 191-BOPEE of 2026, dated September 11, 2026, the Board has invited offline applications to fill four MBBS seats earmarked across the country: one at A.N. Magadh Medical College, Gaya (Bihar); one at Grant Medical College, Mumbai (Maharashtra); and two at the private J.N.M. Medical College, Raipur (Chhattisgarh).
To be eligible, candidates must be permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir and the spouse or child of a civilian killed or disabled in a terror-related incident. Applicants must have turned 17 by the time of admission, and selection will be strictly on the ... | |
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| Protests intensify in PoJK after FIRs against JAAC leaders, workers | | | | Muskan Thakur
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 11: Tensions are rising in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) after authorities in Haveli district filed FIRs against several leaders and dozens of workers of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) following the September 9 shutter-down and wheel-jam strike in Khurshidabad.
The move has sparked fresh demonstrations across the region, with the JAAC condemning the cases and continuing its agitation over public rights and long-standing demands.
On Thursday evening, residents, youth, and JAAC workers held a peaceful torchlight rally at Banjosa near Rawalakot. Carrying torches, they voiced support for the restoration of pe... | |
| | | | DGP Prabhat reviews border protection grid | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 11: Director General of Police (DGP) Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat, reviewed the Border Protection Grid (BPG) with senior officers and concerned formations of the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP). During the review, the DGP took stock of the existing border security arrangements and the coordination among the security forces deployed for effective border protection.
The meeting focused o... | |
| | | | FM takes swipe at ‘Naraz foofa jis’ | | Says India experiencing demographic dividend in real time | |  Early Times Report
Mumbai, Sept 11: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday hit out at what she described as ‘Naraz Foofa Jis’ who constantly question India’s growth momentum and debate whether its demographic dividend has turned into a burden, saying the country is experiencing the demographic dividend in real time.
Addressing the valedictory session of Global Fintech Fest here, Sitharaman said some commentators continue to view India’s demographic expansion through a lens of ‘perpet... | |
| | | | Confident BRICS summit will see positive talks on various issues: PM Modi | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Sept 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday exuded confidence that there will be positive and meaningful discussions at the BRICS Summit on various issues with a shared wish for global welfare.
India is hosting the BRICS Summit from September 12 to 13 here. The summit will be attended by leaders of 11 member countries and 10 partner countries besides some international organisations.
"Over the next few days, leaders from around the world will gather for th... | |
| | | | Rahul Gandhi may bring fresh J&K representation in AICC reshuffle; several names making rounds | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Sept 11: A possible reshuffle of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretaries is reportedly being discussed within the Congress leadership in New Delhi, with renewed focus on strengthening the representation of Jammu & Kashmir in the party’s central organisational structure.
The discussion assumes significance following the appointment of Neeraj Kundan and Shahnawaz Chowdhary as District Congress Presidents in Jammu Rural and Poonch respectively. Both le... | |
| | | | Army's Northern Command shaping future of J&K youth: GOC-In-C | | |  Early Times Report
Pahalgam, Sept 11: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Friday said the formations of Northern Command have ensured security in Jammu and Kashmir, working to provide opportunities for growth and shaping the future of the Valley's youth. Addressing an event at the Army Goodwill School (AGS) in Pahalgam, in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, Lt Gen Sharma, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Northern Command, reaffirmed the Army's dual r... | |
| | | | CM Omar congratulates Sheetal Devi for her feat | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 11: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday congratulated Para Archer Sheetal Devi on winning the Gold Medal at the World Archery Para Series Stage III, saying her achievement is a proud moment for the nation. "Chief Minister congratulated Para Archer Sheetal Devi on winning the Gold Medal at the World Archery Para Series 2026, Stage III. He said her remarkable achievement of winning Gold in the Women's Compound Individual Event and Bronze in the Compound Mixed Team Event is a proud moment for the entire nation, and wished her continued success in all her future endeavours," the CM's office said in a post on X.
Devi, 19, born in Kishtwa... | |
| | | | Liberty can’t be curtailed on mere assertions: HC | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 11: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the preventive detention of a Budgam resident under the PIT NDPS Act, holding that personal liberty cannot be curtailed on mere assertions and sweeping allegations unsupported by specific details.
Justice Rajesh Sekhri, while allowing the petition of Mushtaq Ahmad Wani of Chewdara, Beerwah, found that the detention grounds reflected conclusions drawn from police material without independent application of mind by the detaining authority.
“Liberty of an individual cannot be curtailed on mere ipse dixit of the detaining authority,” the Court observed.
Wani, through his wife Roheena Akhter, had ch... | |
| | | | Deadlock over Singhpora–Vailoo tunnel project ends | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 11: The long-pending Singhpora–Vailoo twin-tube tunnel project under Sinthan Pass is set to move ahead, with the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) inviting bids for its construction along the Kishtwar–Vailoo–Khanabal section of National Highway-244 The project, estimated to cost Rs 3,567.51 crore, is aimed at providing an all-weather connectivity link between Kishtwar in the Chenab Valley and Anantnag in south Kashmir, offering an alternative to the treacherous Sinthan Top route that frequently remains closed during winter due to heavy snowfall.
According to a Notice Inviting Bid issued by NHIDCL, the 38.611-km hig... | |
| | | | Patwari caught red-handed accepting Rs 10,000 bribe for issuing revenue extract | | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 11: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday caught a Patwari red-handed while allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe from a complainant for issuance of a Fard (revenue extract) in Budgam district. The accused has been identified as Bashir Ahmad Dar, Patwari Halqa Gund Ali Nayak, Waterrehal, Tehsil Khansahab, Budgam.
According to the ACB, a written complaint was received alleging that the Patwari had demanded illegal gratification from the ... | |
| | | | 2 killed in Bani accident | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 11: Two persons were killed and three others sustained injuries when the car they were travelling in met with an accident in Bani tehsil of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir.
Police said the car met with an accident near an Army checkpoint at Sarthal, in which two persons were killed and three others sustained injuries.
Police said that upon receiving information, a rescue operation was launched and all the injured persons were shifted to Sub-District Hospital, Bani, for treatment.
During treatment, two of the injured persons succumbed to their injuries, police said.
The deceased were identified as Balwant Singh Kotwal, 61, a resident of Dandi, Bhada... | |
| | | | Pak intruder arrested in Kathua | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 11: A Pakistani intruder was arrested by security forces in a forward area along the International Border in Kathua district on Friday, officials said.
They said the intruder was caught near the fencing in the Bobiya area of Hiranagar sector.
According to reliable sources, the arrested person is a Pakistani national aged around 60-65 years.
Sources said the intruder was taken into custody for questioning, while further details regarding his identity, circumstances of border crossing and the purpose of his presence in the area are awaited.... | |
| | | | Fire guts Chinar Cafe in Poonch | | | | Early Times Report
Poonch, Sept 12: The newly opened Chinar Cafe in Mandi town of Poonch district was completely gutted in a massive blaze that broke out in the morning of Friday, triggered by twin LPG cylinder explosions.
Officials said that the incident occurred around 3 to 4 am on Friday when two gas cylinders inside the closed cafe exploded with a loud bang, sparking a massive fire.
The eatery was totally destroyed in the fire, with its entire structure, furniture and other items reduced to ashes. No loss of life was reported as the cafe was closed at the time.
On hearing the blasts, locals rushed to the spot and alerted police and Fire and Emergency Services. Fire tenders reached... | |
| | | | Kulgam Police arrest absconder | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 11: Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday arrested an absconder who had been evading arrest for five years Police said Mohammad Ishaq Sheikh of Okey, Kulgam, was wanted in Case FIR No.152/2021 U/S 8/15, 29 NDPS act of Police Station Kulgam.
Police said the absconder was arrested following specific information.
"Acting on specific information, a police team from Police Station Kulgam, after strenuous efforts apprehended the said absconder at Kulgam and after completing all legal formalities, the accused was produced before the sessions court Kulgam, wherefrom he has been sent to Central Jail Kot Balwal Jammu," they said.
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