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KU organizes free medical camp for community health awareness | | | early times report
Srinagar, Feb 12: As part of its community outreach program under the Area-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, the Directorate of Lifelong Learning (DLL), University of Kashmir (KU), in collaboration with the University Health Centre and Ramzana Hospital, organized a one-day medical and health awareness camp at Shanpora, Habak.
The camp aimed to provide essential healthcare services to underprivileged communities by offering free medical consultations, diagnostic services, and medicines. Specialist doctors from gynecology, general medicine, and oral medicine conducted thorough health check-ups and raised awareness about preventive healthcare, hygiene, and li | |
| | BGSBU holds awareness program on new criminal laws | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, Feb 12: The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), in collaboration with District Police Rajouri, organized an awareness program on the three newly enacted criminal laws of India. The session aimed to educate students, faculty, and the general public about the significant changes introduced in the Indian judicial system.The program focused on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and | |
| | Dr. Darakhshan Launches ‘Soun Alamdar’ Video Featuring Verses of Nund Reshi | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 12: J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today launched the video Soun Alamdar at a grand event held at Tagore Hall, Srinagar. The video, based on selected verses of revered Sufi saint Hazrat Sheikh-ul-Aalam (Nund Reshi RA), has been sung and directed by renowned musician Aejaz Rah in collaboration with Elfa International.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Darakhshan emphasized the universal appeal of Sufi teachings and the importance of preservin | |
| | Pakistan in frustration trying to derail peace in J&K: Kavinder | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 12: Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, Kavinder Gupta has strongly condemned the cowardly act of terrorism in which two brave Army personnel, including a Captain, lost their lives in an IED blast triggered by suspected terrorists near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector on Tuesday.
Expressing profound grief over the loss of lives, the BJP stalwart asserted that such heinous acts of terrorism reflect Pakistan's growing frustration as p | |
| | Vikram Randhawa calls for spreading message of love & compassion on Guru Ravi Dass Jayanti | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 12: Senior BJP leader and MLA Bahu Constituency, Vikram Randhawa today paid rich tributes to Guru Ravi Dass Ji on the occasion of Guru Ravi Dass Jayanti at a function organized by Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Bahu Fort. He called for imbibing the spirit of love, compassion, peace, and harmony as preached by great saints and seers throughout their lives, emphasizing that striving for social justice and equality would be the true tribute to Guru Ravi Dass Ji.
Addressing t | |
| | Health Minister addresses annual day celebration | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 12: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today remarked that the Omar Abdullah led government is actively working on a structured policy to address employment concerns of dentists and expand job prospects for them in government and allied sectors.
The Minister made these remarks while addressing the Annual Day celebrations at Indira Gandhi Government Dental College (IGGDC), Jammu. Addressing the gathering, the Min | |
| | Sadhotra Mourns Martyrdom of Army Personnel in Akhnoor | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 12: National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra has expressed deep grief over the martyrdom of an Army Captain and a soldier in an IED blast in Akhnoor sector, calling it a tragic loss for the nation.
Condemning the cowardly attack, Sadhotra criticized the BJP government's claims of normalcy post-August 5, 2019, stating that continued terrorist incidents prove otherwise.
He accused Pakistan of persistently fueling ter | |
| | CAT Directs Education Dept to appoint petitioner for land taken for school | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 12: The Central Administrative Tribunal, Jammu Bench, Jammu, comprising Rajinder Singh Dogra & Ram Mohan Johri, while allowing the Writ Petition of Petitioner - Parkash Sharma, directed that "Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case the respondents are directed to issue a letter of appointment in favor of the writ petitioner while regularizing his services against the post available in the lowest rank of the cadre for taking over agricultural land that belonged to the writ petitioner's father and had become his share in order to construct a building and ground for Govt. Middle School, Marothi. This is based on the written agreement/commitment ma | |
| | Dr Rachna Sabharwal becomes first NABL Assessor from J&K | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 12: In a remarkable achievement for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, Dr. Rachna Sabharwal, Professor & Head, Department of Biochemistry, has been appointed as an Assessor of the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). She is the first doctor from J&K to receive this prestigious recognition, marking a significant milestone in the region's scientific and medical landscape.
The a | |
| | Four gamblers arrested by Bakshi Nagar police | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 12: In a decisive action against illegal gambling, the Bakshi Nagar Police in Jammu apprehended four individuals engaged in gambling near Shamshad Ghat, Shakti Nagar. Acting on reliable information received on 11 February 2025, a police team led by Inspector Azad Manhas conducted a swift raid at the specified location and caught the accused red-handed.
The arrested individuals have been identified as:
Rahul Kular, son of Samsher Lal, resident of Lower Shiv Nagar | |
| | BLSKS presents Mega Musical Play 'Kathothi Main Ganga' | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 12: To commemorate the 648th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas and promote the traditional folk culture of Jammu & Kashmir, Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan (BLSKS), in collaboration with Sangam Tru Art, presented the 479th Wednesday Series Musical Play "Kathothi Main Ganga" at the Open-Air Theatre, Durga Bhawan, Janipur, Jammu.
The musical play was written, produced, and directed by Dr. M.L. Dogra, former Regional Director of the Song and Drama Division, Minis | |
| | 38th Convocation of IGNOU to be held on 5th March, 2025 | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 12: The 38th Convocation ceremony of IGNOU will be held on 5th March, 2025. The Convocation ceremony would be organised at selective Regional Centres across the Country including the Regional Centre Jammu. The main function will be held at New Delhi Headquarters of IGNOU in which Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon'ble Minister of Education, Govt. of India will be the Chief Guest.
The learners who have completed their respective programmes of study in the Term End Examinations held in June 2024 and December 2023 are eligible to apply for receiving the Degree/Diploma in the 38th Convocation. The Online portal for registration and remitting the requisite fee has bee | |
| | Vi adds baggage protection to International Roaming packs | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 12: Vi, India's leading telecom operator, has enhanced its International Roaming offering by integrating baggage protection services on all its Postpaid International Roaming packs. Through its partnership with Blue Ribbon Bags, a leading US-based lost baggage concierge service, Vi Postpaid customers can now avail compensation of ?19,800 per bag if their luggage is delayed or lost beyond 96 hours of filing a complaint.
For many travellers, lost or delayed baggage is one of the most frustrating and stressful experiences during a trip. A 2024 SITA report found that over 36 million bags were mishandled worldwide, highlighting growing concerns over baggage secur | |
| | BSS celebrates 130th birth anniversary of Acharya Srimat Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 12: The 130th Birth Anniversary of Acharya Srim at Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj, the revered founder of Bharat Sevashram Sangha (BSS), was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm at BSS Ashram Panjgrain, Nagrota, near here. The event was part of the global celebrations held across all national and international branches of the Sangha.
The occasion was graced by the presence of Swami Mrinmayanandaji Maharaj, Shri Niladri Barman, Principal, teachers, and students of Swami Pranavananda Vidyamandir.
The event also witnessed the participation of prominent dignitaries, including Chander Mohan Gupta, Ex-Mayor of Jammu Municipal Corporation, Dr. B. B. Sharma, | |
| | Apni Party leaders visit fire victims in Sonamarg | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 12: On the instructions of Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, a delegation of prominent party leaders-including Media Advisor Farooq Andrabi and Provincial Secretary and Chairman of DDC Srinagar Aftab Malik-along with a group of senior workers, visited Sonamarg today, where a devastating fire recently reduced dozens of shops and restaurants to ashes. According to a party statement issued here, Andrabi and Malik led a party delegation to Sonamarg to meet the fire victims and express solidarity with them. "The leaders met the traders who suffered huge losses in the devastating fire and expressed deep sorrow and grief over their losses. They al | |
| | Sadguru Madhuparamhans Ji Maharaj enlightens congregation on Poornima | | | Early Times Report
RANJDI, Feb 12: Sadguru Madhuparamhans Ji Maharaj of Sahib Bandagi, while addressing a congregation in Ranjdi on the occasion of Poornima, shared profound insights on the human condition and the power of the mind. He emphasized that all human beings, regardless of religion or caste, share the same fundamental emotions and experiences, including hunger, thirst, joy, and sorrow.
Sadguru Ji explained that humans are controlled by an unseen force, which he identified as the mind or Kaal. He described the mind as a powerful entity that dictates human actions and leads individuals toward attachment, greed, and ego. "We are all puppets in the hands of the mind, which takes us | |
| | Samba police arrested bovine smuggler | | | Early Times Report
SAMBA, Feb 12: Continuing its drive against the bovine smugglers and their propagators, Samba Police has foiled yet another bovine smuggling attempt in successive day, arrested a bovine smuggler and rescued ten bovines from the clutches of bovine smugglers in the jurisdiction of Police Station Ghagwal. The vehicle used for illegal transportation of bovines was also seized.
A Police team headed by SHO Police Station Ghagwal while performing vehicle checking duty at naka NHW Tapyal, signaled to stop a dumper bearing registration No. JK19A-7376 coming from Kathua side for checking. But the driver of the vehicle accelerated the speed endangering the life of police personnel | |
| | JU triumphs in North Zone Inter-University Cricket | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 12: In a spectacular display of cricket, Jammu University secured their second victory in the North Zone Inter-University Cricket Tournament 2024-25, defeating Technical University Uttarakhand by a massive margin. Batting first, Jammu University posted a challenging total of 192/7 in their 20 overs, thanks to standout performances from their top order.
Govind was the top scorer for Jammu University, accumulating an impressive 72 runs, while Ishan Bali contributed | |
| | PSPS, GCW, Gandhinagar launches Retail Management Training Program | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 12: The Department of Commerce and the Department of Computer Sciences at Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government College for Women (PSPS, GCW), Gandhi Nagar, has inaugurated a short-term training program on "Retail Management" in collaboration with ICT Academy and Infosys Foundation. This initiative aims to equip students with essential industry skills to excel in the rapidly evolving retail sector.
The inaugural ceremony, held today, witnessed the presence of disti | |
| | Galgotias University honors NCC Cadets for Republic Day Parade | | | Agencies
NEW DELHI, Feb 12: A grand welcome was held today at Galgotias University for the NCC cadets who showcased their exceptional talent in the Republic Day Parade 2025.
Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO of Galgotias University, praised the remarkable achievements of the cadets, stating that this moment is truly wonderful and joyous for all of us.
On this occasion, Chancellor Sunil Galgotia congratulated these outstanding cadets of the university on their noteworthy accomplishments and wished them | |
| | Udhampur district wins 14 medals at 27th J&K UT Taekwondo Championship | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 12: The 27th J&K UT Taekwondo Championship 2024-25 concluded at Bhagwati Nagar Sports Council Hall, Jammu, with over 500 boys and girls from 20 districts of Jammu & Kashmir competing in the mega event.
Udhampur District made a remarkable impact, securing a total of 14 medals, including 6 Gold, 4 Silver, and 4 Bronze. The victorious athletes received a grand welcome upon their return to Udhampur.
President of the Udhampur Taekwondo Association, Rasal Singh, along | |
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