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| CISF achieves record medal haul in 2024-25 | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 18: In a significant initiative aligned with the Government of India's Khelo Bharat Niti, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is powering ahead to promote and nurture sporting talent in the country.
During the Year 2024-25, CISF athletes achieved a record 159 medals, marking the highest-ever medal tally in the Force's history. These medals came as a result of stupendous performances in International, National and All India Police sporting events. In | |
| | | | Jammu admin disburses Rs 24. 60 lakh compensation in 1 month | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 18: Reflecting a compassionate and responsive approach, the District Administration Jammu, in collaboration with the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Jammu, Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Jammu and Chief Medical Officer Jammu, has provided swift and effective relief to road accident victims under the J&K Road Accident Victim Fund Rules, 2022.
In the past one month, a total of Rs 24,60,000 has been credited directly into the bank accounts of the legal heirs of deceased victims and injured persons involved in road accidents across the Jammu district. During the month, 19 death cases have been settled, with Rs 1,00,000 disbursed to each legal heir, t | |
| | | | ZPHQ Jammu organises farewell ceremony | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 18: Zonal Police Headquarters (ZPHQ) Jammu today organized a solemn farewell ceremony in honour of DySP Rajesh Sharma, who has been transferred to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), J&K, after rendering several years of dedicated service at ZPHQ Jammu in key staff roles.
DySP Rajesh Sharma, who has been looking after Crime and Motor Transport (MT) sections at ZPHQ Jammu, has earned widespread appreciation for his diligence, discipline, and deep institutional know | |
| | | | Janipur police nabs drug peddler wit 5 grams of heroin substance | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 18: In a significant breakthrough, PSI Rahul Kumar, along with Head Constable Zaheer Hussain Shah and Selection Grade Constable Yogesh Kumar, has apprehended a notorious drug peddler, Jai Pratap Singh, son of Late Nishant Singh, resident of Paloura near Dispensary.
During a routine checking operation near Paloura Talab, the police team signaled a scooty to stop, but the rider attempted to flee the scene. However, the proactive police party swiftly apprehended th | |
| | | | Farooq hails Congress for taking up J&K statehood issue | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 18: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday congratulated the Congress for writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
"I congratulate (Mallikarjun) Kharge and Rahul (Gandhi) who raised the issue with the PM and a meeting of all leaders will take place on (July) 19 evening in which this issue will be raised again," he told reporters here.
Abdullah was responding to a question about Gandhi and Kharge's letter to Prime Minister Modi seeking restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir during the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament.
Asked if the Centre will restore the statehood to Jamm | |
| | | | CM Yogi's water conservation drive yields remarkable results in UP | | | |
Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, July 18: In Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's sustained efforts toward water conservation are paying off, with the state emerging as a national leader in the mission to conserve every drop of rainwater. The Yogi government, driven by the CM's personal commitment to the cause, is observing Groundwater Week from July 16 to 22 to promote awareness and maximize rainwater recharge during the monsoon.
Water conservation has been a matter of personal priority for CM Yogi since taking office in 2017. The results speak for themselves-under the Mission Amrit Sarovar, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022, Uttar Pradesh has outperformed every ot | |
| | | | DB upheld acquittal of KZF members | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 18: A Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court comprising Justice Sindhu Sharma and Justice Shahzad Azeem upheld the acquittal of Tajinder Singh and Ravinder Singh an alleged member of K.Z.F., which is controlled by Ranjeet Singh @ Nita group.
The accusations germane lead to the trial of A-1 Tajinder Singh and A-2 Ravinder Singh are that on 24.08.2005, a source information was received by PW-6 Diwakar Singh (SHO Police Station, Gandhi Nagar) that A-1 and A-2 who bore allegiance to militant organization, operating under the name and style of; K.Z.F., which is controlled by Ranjeet Singh @ Nita group and are operating under the diktat of Pakista | |
| | | | ADGP Armed felicitated DySP (Retd) Surjeet Choudhary | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 18: Anand Jain, IPS, ADGP Armed J&K, today felicitated retired Dy. SP Surjeet Choudhary in a felicitation ceremony held at Armed Police Headquarters Srinagar, for his exceptional achievements in Masters Athletics at both National and International platforms.
Recently, Sh. Choudhary clinched three gold medals at the Open Masters Athletic Meet held at Colombo, SriLanka, securing top positions in the 100-meter race, Long Jump, and Triple Jump.
His athletic journey continues to inspire, with a remarkable record that includes: Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze at national-level events in the year -2023.
03 Gold Medals in India-Bangladesh Masters Athletics Meet 20 | |
| | | | 75th anniversary of NSSO celebrated in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 18: National Statistics Office, under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India organized an event here on Friday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of NSSO. The Regional Office Jammu organised a quiz competition Anwesha (2.0) for postgraduate and under-graduate students pursuing courses in Statistics and Economics in various Colleges/Universities across the UT of J&K. Apart from the students, the event was attended by the office | |
| | | | Dr Andrabi visits Eidgah Srinagar, meets youth delegations | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 18: Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board & Minister of State Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi visited Eidgah in Srinagar today where she meet youth delegations, sports clubs representatives and listened to their demands for the maintenance of playing field here. She later interacted with the Sports Council Authorities regarding the levelling of the ground for sports activities. Waqf Chairperson assured the youth that their demanda will be taken care of. The representatives | |
| | | | Every disaster a lesson to learn from: CS | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 18: In a significant step towards enhancing the disaster resilience and preparedness, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir conducted a high-level workshop on the Incident Response System (IRS) today.
The workshop was attended by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Principal Secretary Home and DMRR&R, Chandraker Bharti, senior Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Heads of Departments and National Disaster Management experts including Brigadier K | |
| | | | Doda police traced out missing lady and re-united with her family | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, July 18: A missing report of a lady namely Kajal Devi D/o Somnath R/o Chanderbatan Tehsil Bhagwah District Doda was entered at PS Dessa on 06.07.2025 and now she has been traced and re-united with her family.
Official sources while giving details has said that Kajal Devi D/o Somnath R/o Chanderbatan Tehsil Bhagwah District Doda was entered at PS Dessa had gone missing and her missing report was entered at Police Station Dessa on 06.07.2025.
Soon after registration of the missing report, search of the said lady was started. On the directions of SSP Doda, a team was constituted from PS Dessa led by SHO PS Dessa DySP (P) Aeshal Nisar in search of missing lady | |
| | | | Ramban police organized 'BHAROSA' awareness programmes | | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, July 18: Under the directions of SSP Ramban Shri Kulbir Singh-JKPS, Three awareness programmes were today organized by Ramban Police at Batote and Gool, under the ongoing initiative "Bharosa", aimed at empowering women and spreading awareness about their legal rights and available protections.
Two events at Batote were conducted by the lady PSI Simran Sharma and Lady PSI Priya Sambyal of Police Station Batote at Village Chakwa Batota and at Ward number 03 of Batote Town
A similar program was held at Main Bazaar Gool, which was conducted by PSI Rohit Sharma and Lady staff of Police Station Gool.
The Officers sensitized the participating women on criti | |
| | | | Improving infrastructure in lord Krishna's land is priority: Hema Malini | | |  Early Times Report
MATHURA, July 18: Mathura MP Hema Malini rejected the charges laid against her by protesters opposing the building of a road on the existing Mathura-Vrindavan railway track.
She told PTI in a statement that in 2016, the Railway decided to do a gauge conversion from meter gauge line to broad gauge, citing the costly repair of the Rail Bus as the reason, halting running of Rail Bus between Vrindaban and Mathura.
In between, a plan to introduce a high-speed rail was propose | |
| | | | YRS will announce president after 23rd September celebration | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 18: After the press conference of Yuva Rajput Sabha (YRS) held a few days ago and the resignation of working president Vikram Singh Vicky from the post of president, the discussion of candidate of new president of YRS and some names were also being discussed, in this regard, a meeting of Chairman Raghuvir Singh and the entire core committee was held at Talab Tillo in Jammu.
All the members of the core committee were present in this meeting, including Founder Me | |
| | | | APS Akhnoor hosts inspiring felicitation ceremony | | |  Early Times Report
AKHNOOR, July 18: Academic brilliance, cultural pride and community empowerment came together at Army Public School Akhnoor as the school hosted a vibrant event to felicitate its CBSE Board Exam toppers, Summer Camp achievers, and women beneficiaries of its flagship initiative, "*Skill to Serve.*"
The program was graced by Mrs Rupali Brar, Chairperson, Family Welfare Organisation, Cross Sword Divison, as the Chief Guest, along with Mrs Pooja Shandil Banga and Brig Ankur Ban | |
| | | | Fake social media accounts being used to spark caste tensions, says CM Yogi Adityanath | | |  Early Times Report
VARANASI, July 18: During his two-day visit to Varanasi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the National Seminar on Tribal Pride Birsa Munda at Vasant Mahila Mahavidyalaya on Friday. He hailed tribal communities as the foundation of Indian civilization and warned against rising attempts to incite caste conflict through fake social media accounts, calling for immediate action to stop such divisive agendas.
In his address, the Chief Minister emphasized that tribal soc | |
| | | | Kathua police arrests absconder evading arrest | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, July 18: In continuation to its drive against the Absconders/Criminals, Kathua Police apprehended an absconder who was wanted in a case FIR registered at Police Station Billawar and evading arrest for the last 03 years.
A Police team of Police Station Billawar led by SHO PS Billawar Insp. Zaheer Mushtaq under the guidance of SDPO Billawar Sh. Neeraj Padyar and overall supervision of SSP Kathua Sh. Shobhit Saksena IPS succeeded in apprehending an absconder namely R | |
| | | | JKAACL organizes plantation campaign | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 18: Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary, Department of Culture, today asserted that "trees are an inseparable component of our culture and heritage" while speaking at a plantation campaign themed "Bhulle Bisre Rukh-Boote" held at Abhinav Theatre Complex, Jammu. The event was organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages in collaboration with the J&K Forest Research Institute.
The campaign was aimed at promoting and preserving plant species intrinsically linked to the cultural and ecological heritage of the region. Harvinder Kour, Secretary, JKAACL, highlighted that the drive intends to reconnect people with forgotten yet culturall | |
| | | | The World Stands with Bharat, A Resounding Blow to Pakistan-Backed Terrorism: Gaurav | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 18: BJP Spokesperson Gaurav Gupta strongly welcomed the United States Government's decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF)-a Pakistan-sponsored proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)-as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). Calling it a "global acknowledgement of India's long-standing position against cross-border terrorism," Gupta said this move vindicates what India has consistently raised at international forums: that terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir is not in | |
| | | | CS to kick start Vicharnag Temple renovation work today | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 18: The Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, Atal Dulloo, will inaugurate the renovation and repairing work of the ancient Vicharnag temple, also known as 'Vichar Sahab', tomorrow at 10:30 am. The temple, located near SKIMS Soura, is a revered site featuring a stone-carved structure with a sacred Shivlinga.
The renovation project, allocated ?4.91 crore, aims to restore the temple's former glory and preserve its cultural and architectural heritage. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to protect and renovate temples and Hindu shrines in Kashmir.
The Vicharnag temple holds significant historical, cultural, and religious importance, reflecti | |
| | | | NC workers join SBSP | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 18: In a major political development, the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) received a significant boost on Friday as several political workers from the National Conference (NC) in Sopore, along with various socio-political activists from Srinagar, officially joined the SBSP at an event held in Srinagar. The joining took place in the presence of SBSP State President Vivek Bali.
The new entrants were warmly welcomed by State President Vivek Bali, who expressed full confidence in their ability to strengthen the party's grassroots presence in Sopore and Srinagar.
While speaking to the media, Party President Vivek Bali stated, "Leaders and workers fro | |
| | | | Central University of Jammu organizes "Thursday Mind Meet" | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 18: Under the dynamic leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Jain, the Centre for Comparative Religions and Civilizations (CCRC) at the Central University of Jammu (CUJ) organized its weekly "Thursday Mind Meet" on the thought-provoking theme: "The Relevance of Pilgrimage Centres of Jammu and Kashmir."
The session was graced by esteemed academician Prof. Lalit Gupta from the University of Jammu as the expert speaker. He was warmly welcomed by Prof. Vandana | |
| | | | Jammu police gifts selfie point to Akhnoor after national recognition | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 18: In a gesture that celebrates community pride and police public harmony, Jammu Police today dedicated a vibrant Selfie Point featuring the message I LOVE AKHNOOR near Punnu Chowk on Akhnoor Jourian Road.The initiative comes shortly after Akhnoor Police Station was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), recognizing it as one of the best performing police stations in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
The selfie point wa | |
| | | | SKUAST-Jammu organizes ZREAC Kharif meeting | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 18: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Jammu organized a Zonal Research and Extension Advisory Committee (ZREAC) meeting for Kharif - 2025 for Jammu province today.
Prof. B.N. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu in his opening remarks said that there is an urgent need to bridge the gap between farmers and scientists and the technology developed by SKUAST Jammu should reach the end users through all the line Departments | |
| | | | LPU inaugurates Real-World Tech Workplaces at Campus with Capgemini Code Experience Lab | | |  Early Times Report
JALANDHAR, July 18: Work doesn't start on your first day at the office anymore, it starts right where you learn. Lovely Professional University (LPU) is proving that with its new Capgemini Code Experience Lab; a space that feels less like a classroom and more like stepping straight into a buzzing tech hub.
This lab isn't just about computers and code, it's designed as a real workplace model, complete with collaboration hubs, discussion zones, coding bays, and digital displa | |
| | | | DDC Kathua approves Rs 74.52 Cr District Capex Budget for FY 2025-26 | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, July 18: District Development Council Kathua in its meeting held today, approved Rs 7452.53 lakh District Capital Expenditure Budget for the financial year 2025-26. The approved budget includes Rs 913.62 lakh for ongoing works and Rs 6538.91 lakh for new development proposals. The Capex plan aims to strengthen infrastructure, improve service delivery and push forward district-wide growth through focused investments across key sectors.
Deputy Commissioner Dr Rakesh M | |
| | | | Bovine smuggling bid foiled by Doda police | | | |
Early Times Report
DODA, July 18: Continuing its efforts against bovine smuggling, Doda Police has rescued 04 bovine from the clutches of smuggler in Khellani area falling under the jurisdiction of PS Doda. Official sources has said that on a credible information, naka was established by the Police party of PP Khellani led by IC PP Khellani. During naka checking, vehicle bearing registration No. JK06 4155 which was comming from Doda side, stopped for checking. During the checking of Vehicle 04 bovine found loaded mercilessly, tide with ropes and without arrangement of food and water. Driver of the vehicle disclosed his name as Aqib Gulzar S/O Khushi mohd R/O Pul Doda and he was | |
| | | | First meeting of the 56th IFFI steering committee held in Mumbai | | | | Early Times Report
MUMBAI, July 18: The first meeting of the Steering Committee for the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa, was held at the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) headquarters, in Mumbai today. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, and attended by Secretary, Ministry of I&B, Shri Sanjay Jaju, Festival Director Shri Shekhar Kapur, Managing Director, NFDC, Shri Prakash Magdum, senior officials from the Government of Goa, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and NFDC, and an esteemed panel of Steering Committee members from across the Indian and global film industries.
The meeting focused | |
| | | | Inter-Nursing College Poster Competition held | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 18: Continuing it's awareness activities in the Organ Donation month of July 2025, Jammu and Kashmir State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) organized today a Poster Making Competition on the second day of its campaign "Angdaan-Jeevan Sanjeevani Abhiyan" at Super Specialty Hospital Jammu.
Two students each from Bee Enn College of Nursing Chak Bhalwal, Stephen's College of Nursing, Miran Sahib, Government Nursing College Gangyal, IPHH College of Nu | |
| | | | Akhnnor Sports Club honours badminton players | | |  Early Times Report
AKHNOOR, July 18: Akhnoor Sports Club honoured champion of 1st RS Sports Academy Open J&K Badmnton Championship Tournament-2025 played at R. S. Pura.
President, Akhnoor Sports Club, Dharam Paul Gupta congratulated the winning players in various age group categories for their victory. The President honoured Ashok Magotra by presenting a beautiful memento in the shape of a large trophy. He also felicitated Ashish Kumar, Raghav Sharma, Yasleen Kour and Saksham Sharma by prese | |
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