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| Samaj Kalyan Kendra holds AGM | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 5: The J&K Samaj Kalyan Kendra, Jammu (SKK) held its Annual General Body Meeting today. Forty-three years old charitable society runs a School for Deaf & Dumb students where education is imparted from first to 12th class free of cost. At present, 112 students are on roll of the school.
On the occasion, SKK’s colorful Brochure was also released.
Among those who attended the AGM included former Chief Secretary J&K, B R Sharma, former CVC & DGP Kuldeep Khoda | |
| | | | Cluster University of Jammu plants trees on Environment Day | | | 
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: The School of Social Sciences at Cluster University of Jammu commemorated World Environment Day by organizing a plantation drive within its premises on June 5, 2023. The event witnessed the active participation of Dean, Dr. Vishal Sharma, Co-ordinator of the Department of Commerce, Dr. Pooja, faculty members, and students from the School.
During the drive, trees of various species were planted to promote biodiversity and environmental conservation. Dr. Vi | |
| | | | POWERGRID Celebrates World Environment Day | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 5: Powergrid Corporation Of India Limited (Powergrid) celebrated World Environment Day by organizing plantation drives and awareness talks across its establishments in Northern Region-II. The company emphasized the importance of LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), a program launched by the Prime Minister. Employees took the LiFE Pledge during the event.
At the Regional office in Jammu, Executive Director Northern Region-II, Sh. Rajesh Kumar, along with senior | |
| | | | Mining Deptt seizes 6 vehicles involved in illegal mining | | | |
Early Times Report
KATHUA, June 5: Geology & Mining Department Kathua today seized six vehicles including one excavator involved in illegal mining.
The vehicles and excavator were seized during raids conducted by a team of Geology and Mining led by DMO , Rajinder Singh Rana at Nagri, Ravi River, Taraf Tajwal, Bhagtali and main bazar Kathua.
The quantity of raw mineral lifted by the vehicles was also measured by the officials of the mining department and accordingly seizure memos were issued to the violators as per the extant rules.
The excavator bearing No-JK08G-2567 was seized for excavating Nallah sand and vehicles bearing Nos-PB58F-8405, PB-NE4331, JK20A1765, CF6091 and JK08-8691 | |
| | | | National Kun Bokator Championship commences in Srinagar | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 5: Twin events of Cricket and District Lawn Tennis were held in Samba district. The events were held under the flagship programme of My Youth My Pride.
Secretary YSS Sarmad Hafeez while referring to the events held in Samba said that it is great to see such efforts being made to promote sports in Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu District Lawn Tennis Championship and the cricket match at Samba Stadium are excellent examples of how we can encourage young people to take an active interest in sports, I commend the organisers and participants for their hard work and dedication, he added.
Secretary Sports Council in her message said that sports not only help | |
| | | | DC chairs Task Force meeting for MR elimination | | | |
Early Times Report
PULWAMA, June 5: In order to further pace up the progress towards Measles & Rubella (MR) Elimination in the district, a meeting of District Task Force (DTF) on MR Elimination was today held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom at Conference Hall of DC Office Complex, here.
During the meeting, threadbare deliberations were held with regard to implementation of a road map formulated by the Government for Measles, Rubella Elimination from the Country by 2023. An Action Plan for achieving strategic objectives for Measles & Rubella Elimination also came under discussion.
On the occasion, the DC urged the senior Health funct | |
| | | | SJVN celebrates World Environment Day | | | |
Agencies
SHIMLA, June 5: SJVN, a dedicated supporter of environmental conservation, celebrated World Environment Day at its Corporate Headquarters in Shimla. The event witnessed the administration of an oath of Environment Conservation to all employees by Smt. Geeta Kapur, Director (Personnel), SJVN, in the presence of V. Sankranarayanan, Executive Director (Environment). The theme for World Environment Day 2023, "Solutions to Plastic Pollution," was highlighted during the event.
In her address, Smt. Geeta Kapur emphasized SJVN's ongoing efforts to nurture nature and protect the environment. She stressed the importance of individual and collective contributions in safeguarding and pr | |
| | | | Mayor inaugurates annual Sudhmahadev Chhari Yatra from Panjbakhtar temple | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: The annual Sudhmahadev Chhari Yatra commenced from the ancient Panjbakhtar temple in Jammu to the historic Shiv Temple of Shul Paneshwar Maharaj in Sudhmahadev, Udhampur. The Sudhmahadev Chhari Yatra Samiti organizes this event every year on Jyestha Purnima. Devotees of Lord Shiva gathered at the Panjbakhtar temple in the early morning, chanting Har Har Bhole. Mayor of Jammu Municipal Corporation, Shri Rajinder Kumar Sharma, along with Col. M.L. Thapa, Ritu Ch | |
| | | | Ashok Koul meets Neurologist Dr Sushil Razdan for Sampark Se Samarthan | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: As part of the BJP's mega outreach program, Ashok Koul, General Secretary of BJP Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, along with core committee member Ajey Bharti, senior leader HL Bhat, and district vice president Rajeev Pandita, visited the residence of renowned neurologist Dr. Sushil Razdan. They discussed several transformative initiatives and the remarkable work carried out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the last 9 years.
Koul's meeting with Dr | |
| | | | PIB, CBC officials pledge on World Environment Day | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: On World Environment Day, officers and officials from the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), J&K, took a solemn oath to make sustainable changes in their daily lives and promote environmental conservation among their families, friends, and others.
The oath-taking ceremony witnessed the presence of esteemed individuals including Ghulam Abbas, Joint Director of PIB Jammu and CBC J&K Ladakh Region, Ayushi Puri, Deputy Direc | |
| | | | 2 houses, cowshed gutted in overnight blaze | | | |
Early Times Report
KUPWARA, June 5: Two residential houses and a cowshed were gutted in an overnight blaze in Doban Kachma village in north Kashmir's Kupwara district.
Locals said that the fire broke out from one of the house late night and soon engulfed a nearby house including a cowshed.
In the incident, they said all three structures were completely damaged, however, no injuries were reported.
Meanwhile, an official said that the cause of fire was being ascertained- | |
| | | | NC expresses discontent over LG's derogatory statement on elections in J&K | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) has strongly criticized the Lieutenant Governor's recent statement, alleging that successive governments in Jammu and Kashmir have manipulated and rigged elections. The party views this as a direct insult to the people of the state, who have consistently and enthusiastically participated in the electoral process.
Rattan Lal Gupta, the provincial president of JKNC, expressed these concerns during a party workers' meeting held in the village of Dhanu in the Nagrota Constituency.
Gupta emphasized that the Lieutenant Governor's statement attempts to malign both the political parties and the people of Jammu and | |
| | | | Government employee found mysteriously dead in Qazigund | | | |
Early Times Report
ANANTNAG, June 5: An employee of Animal Husbandry department was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Nagrass area of Qazigund in south Kashmir's Kulgam district, an official said. An official said that the man identified as Mohammad Younous Khan son Mohammad Hussain of Nagrass was found dead on roadside in his village. He said police team was rushed to the spot and his body was shifted to hospital for postmortem. "The deceased was an employee in Animal Husbandry department", official said, adding that cause of death is being ascertained. | |
| | | | DIG Sarah Rizvi Visits IRP Battalion Headquarters in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: Sarah Rizvi-IPS Dy. Inspector General of Police, IRP Range Jammu, paid a visit to the Battalion Headquarters of IRP 12th Nud Samba. During her visit, she assessed the activities carried out by the battalion, reviewed the functioning of the unit, and inspected the security of the premises. A Guard of Honour was presented to the DIG during her visit. Additionally, she inaugurated the newly constructed tradesmen complex of the unit and conducted a Darbar, where m | |
| | | | GDC, HSS Khour organizes rally on World Environment Day | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: On June 5, 2023, the NCC Unit of GDC and HSS Khour, in collaboration with Municipality Khour, organized a rally in Khour market to celebrate National Environment Day. The rally aimed to raise awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastic bags on the environment. NCC cadets conducted a cleanliness drive and interacted with local residents, educating them about the impact of plastic waste and the importance of pollution prevention. The event was coor | |
| | | | GDC Kathua celebrates World Environment Day with Plantation Drive | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, June 5: NSS units at GDC Kathua organized a Plantation Drive and Save Environment Pledge ceremony to commemorate World Environment Day. Volunteers enthusiastically planted numerous saplings in the NSS Park, actively supporting the Save Earth Save Environment campaign. In line with their previous meeting decisions, NSS Units also initiated the "each one plant one" campaign in their respective localities, such as Jarai, Khokhyal, Logate, and Hiranagar. This year's glob | |
| | | | GDC Ukhral celebrates World Environment Day | | |  Early Times Report
UKHRAL, June 5: The NSS Unit of Government Degree College Ukhral organized a series of events to commemorate World Environment Day. This year's theme, "Solution to Plastic Pollution," highlights the importance of preserving Earth's natural resources. The campaign focuses on climate action, nature conservation, and pollution control, while encouraging students to protect and sustain the environment's richness and resources.
The students actively participated in a Slogan/Post | |
| | | | Environmental Sciences deptt celebrates World Environment Day | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: Overuse of plastic coupled with our incessant love for disposable culture, are the major human activities that are literally suffocating the planet. Plastic production has increased exponentially over recent decades and today the world is generating 400 million tonnes of plastic waste yearly. Therefore, the theme for World Environment Day on 5 June 2023 focuses on solutions to plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution emphasizing that Plastic pollution is preventable and taking action across all sectors of society can halt and reverse it.
Department of Environmental Sciences, ECO-Club "Srishti" with the support of NSS Unit of GDC Sidhra | |
| | | | GDC Kilhotran celebrates World Environment Day | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: Under the guidance of Principal Dr. Javid Iqbal, the Department of Botany, Zoology, along with the NSS Unit and IQAC of GDC Kilhotran, came together to celebrate World Environment Day. The theme for this year's event was "Beat Plastic Pollution," aligning with the global campaign slogan. Dr. Tanveer Hussain, IQAC Coordinator, welcomed everyone to the program.
During the event, Dr. Barket Ali, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Botany, emphasized the significance of World Environment Day and its mission to raise awareness about environmental protection and sustainability. He highlighted the need for international cooperation to address the c | |
| | | | GDC Jourian celebrates World Environment Day with student participation | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: NSS unit of Govt. Degree College Jourian organized a slogan writing and reel making event on the occasion of World Environment Day. This programme was conducted in collaboration with IQAC, Activity and Cultural affairs committee and Eco and Health club under the banner G20, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Mission Life, Swachhta hi sewa. A large number of students participated in the programme by writing the slogans and by making reels. Principal of the college Dr Anuradha Pandoh stressed upon the importance of environment. She further said that it is the need of the hour to save our environment and asked the students to spread this message to save environment. | |
| | | | GCE&T Jammu celebrates World Environment Day | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: The NSS unit of Govt. College of Engineering & Technology, Jammu today on 5th of June organized series of events in order to celebrated "World Environment Day" under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav.
The events were held under the patronage of college Principal Prof. (Dr.) Sameru Sharma. In her address, she said that World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5 to create awareness and to encourage efforts to protect the environment. World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world.
She exhorted the students that this year the theme pertains to | |
| | | | College organizes yoga session for students in collaboration with Indian Army | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: Under the G20 Presidency of India and AKAM, the Department of Physical Education, NSS, and NCC units of GDC Banihal, in collaboration with 12-RR Banihal of the Indian Army, organized a yoga session for the college students on June 05, 2023. The event was supervised by Principal Dr. Shalini Sharma and Mr. Deepak Kumar (PTI). Faculty members and approximately 50 students, including 40 girls, actively participated in the session. During the session, two trainers from the Indian Army guided the students through various yoga asanas such as Bhujangasana, Shirsasana, Vakrasana, Trikonasana, Uttanasana, Tadasana, Dhanurasana, Balasana, Salabhasana, Ustrasana, Nav | |
| | | | GDC Darhal organizes symposium to commemorate World Environment Day | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: GDC Darhal took part in the global observance of World Environment Day by organizing a Symposium centered around the theme "Beat Plastic Pollution." The event, held under the Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav, G20, and Mission Life initiatives, was spearheaded by the NSS Unit (Imdad) of the college. NSS Volunteers showcased their passion and dedication towards environmental conservation.
The program commenced with a pledge, followed by insightful presentations by NSS Volunteers on ways to safeguard the environment and empower youth to address environmental concerns effectively. Prof. Mussaraf Hussain Shah, the esteemed Principal of the college, provided guidance an | |
| | | | DGPC demands suspension of Poonch SHO for torturing Sikh cop | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: The President of DGPC Jammu, S Ranjeet Singh Tohra, along with Vice President S Balvinder Singh, Secretary S Surjit Singh, and Incharge Dharam Parchar Committee S Harjit Singh, strongly condemned the brutal torture of Sikh cop S Jagvinder Singh in Poonch by SHO Poonch Ranit Rao and PSI Arun Singh Andotra.
During a press conference, S Ranjeet Singh Tohra expressed great resentment and anguish over the misuse of power by police officers who are entrusted with i | |
| | | | NAGRAD elects new executive body | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: Nagrad Adbi Sangam Jammu conducted a meeting of its members under the chairmanship of its working president, A.K. Naz. After a thorough discussion, it was unanimously decided that the current executive body will continue to function in the future as well. Elections were held and the following members were elected for the executive body: President: Avtar Krishan Bhat (Naz), Vice President: Avtar Krishan Pandita (Hugami), Cashier cum Accountant: Vijay Kumar Koul (Sagar), Organiser: Moti Lal Matoo (Masroof), Patron: Prem Nath Bhat (Shad), General Secretary: Soom Nath Bhat (Sanam) and Publicity Secretary: Satish Koul Safeer. | |
| | | | Delay in CTE, CTO issuance impacts industrial sector | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 5: The Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) convened an urgent meeting, chaired by Lalit Mahajan, President, and attended by esteemed mem. Tarun Singla, Sr. Vice President, Ajay Langer, Vice PresidentViraaj Malhotra, General Secretary, Rajesh Jain, Secretary, and Vivek Singhal, Treasurer. The meeting addressed the pressing issue of pending files in the Office of the Chairman of the Pollution Control Committee, causing a delay in granting Consent to Establish/Operate (CTE/CTO) for Orange/Red Category to industrial units since May 1, 2023. The previous Chairman retired on April 30, 2023, leading to a vacant post.
This delay in issuing Consent to Establi | |
| | | | 37 illegal water connections disconnected in Poochal | | | | Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, June 5: The Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department in Kishtwar took decisive action in the Poochal area by disconnecting 37 illegal/unregistered water connections. The drive, led by Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Rajesh Singh, aimed to ensure equitable access to water and maintain a fair and reliable water supply system.
Following concerns raised by local residents during a recent Block Diwas programme, the PHE Department visited Poochal to address the issue. The unauthorized connections were causing water shortage and misappropriation of water supply meant for legitimate connection holders. Promptly responding to public grievances, the Deputy Commissi | |
| | | | DM's Library receives tremendous response | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, June 5: The newly inaugurated DM's Library (Jayshree) at the District Information Centre has received an overwhelming response from students. Within just one day of registration, all available seats were filled, indicating the students' enthusiasm and eagerness to utilize the library's resources and amenities.
DM's Library (Jayshree), situated in the Office of the District Information Officer Rajouri, aims to foster a culture of reading and learning in the district. Its inauguration marked a significant milestone in enhancing educational opportunities and providing a dedicated space for knowledge seekers of all ages.
The Deputy Commissioner has officially entr | |
| | | | MC introduces QR Code identification plates for door-to-door location tracking | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, June 5: The Municipal Council Rajouri, led by President Mohammad Arif, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to install unique identification plates with QR codes on every house within the municipal limits. This innovative project aims to simplify the identification and location tracking of residential properties. During a press conference, Mohammad Arif highlighted that each residential and commercial building in the jurisdiction of the Municipal Council of Rajouri would be geo-tagged and assigned a special digital QR code door number. Referred to as a "smart address," these QR code-based digital door numbers will be allotted to each property and affixed out | |
| | | | DIET, Pratham promote 'Nipun Bharat Missionthrough Janbhagidari events | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, June 5: The District Institute of Education and Trainings (DIET), in partnership with the Chief Education Officer (CEO) and Pratham Doda, has initiated a series of Janbhagidari events to promote the 'NIPUN BHARAT MISSION.' These events, which commenced today, will take place in various educational institutions across the district. The highlight of the inaugural event was an impressive showcase of role plays, skits, and nukkad natak performances, involving thousands of students, teachers, and parents. The primary aim of these events is to shed light on the goals and positive aspects of the New Education Policy 2020. By actively engaging students, teachers, and paren | |
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