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| Dr Farooq urges party cadre to stand with people amid inclement weather | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 23: As rain and snow lashed Valley and parts of Jammu Province after a prolonged dry spell, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Friday called upon party legislators and office bearers to step out and stand firmly with the people during the prevailing spell of inclement weather.
Dr Farooq said the much-awaited precipitation has brought relief to the land and its people, offering respite after prolonged dryness. He expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the blessing.
At the same time, he urged the administration to remain alert and responsive, ensuring that essential civic amenities reach every household without disruption. | |
| | | | 18-hour mobile blackout in rural Udhampur exposes telecom failure; villagers left cut off | | |  ASHWANI SHARMA
Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Jan 23: An 18-hour-long communication blackout in the remote Lalli , bariote , shergali, thatakot, Puni, Gabbar, saadi villages area of Moungri Tehsil has exposed glaring shortcomings in rural telecom infrastructure, leaving residents isolated and raising serious questions over the reliability of mobile services in Udhampur district.
The disruption occurred after a local Jio mobile tower shut down following a routine power failure, completely cutti | |
| | | | Govt committed to boost sports infrastructure across J&K, provide facilities in far flung areas: DyCM | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 23: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today asserted that the government is committed to boost sports infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir, with emphasis on providing quality facilities to youth in far-flung and border areas. The Deputy Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating the ASMITA Khelo India Women's League - North Zone Kickboxing Tournament 2026 at the Gymnasium Hall, University of Jammu. Addressing the gathering as chief guest, the Depu | |
| | | | Four FIRs registered for violating mandatory tenant verification orders | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Jan 23: District Police Reasi has registered four separate FIRs under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against four property owners for violating the mandatory tenant verification orders issued by the SDM Katra.
During routine checks, it came to notice that the following individuals had rented out their accommodations without mandatory police tenant verification, thereby acting in contravention of the orders promulgated by the SDM Katra:
Sanjeev Kuma | |
| | | | Gool police rescue snow trapped passengers | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 23: Today, Gool Police received a distress call that three persons namely 1.Manzoor Ahad s/o Mohd Shafi r/o Sangroo, Abdul Rashid s/o Abdul Aziz r/o Shikari, Mohd Hafiz s/o Abdul Rashid r/o Sangroo Tehsil Mohore distt.Reasi were trapped in heavy snowfall near Potato Farm while they were travelling from Gool towards Mohore.On the receipt of this information, an immediate joint rescue operation alongwith team members of GREF was launched. A police party comprisin | |
| | | | SSP Jammu holds security review meeting ahead of R-Day 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 23: SSP Jammu, Sh. Joginder singh,JKPS* chaired a security review meeting at District Police Lines (DPL), Jammu, in anticipation of the forthcoming Republic Day celebrations. The meeting witnessed the participation of Zonal SP's,SP Ops,SDPO's,DySP DAR,DSP DSB, Earmarked Zonal as well as Sector officers, reaffirming coordinated efforts for the peaceful and smooth conduct of forthcoming Independence Day.
The primary objective of the meeting was to assess and stren | |
| | | | Dialogue on sanitation conducted in various trains in Jammu division | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 23: The Indian Railways Board periodically issues special instructions to ensure cleanliness during train journeys and to address the problem of littering on the tracks.
In compliance with these instructions, a team constituted under the leadership of Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Mr. Uchit Singhal, conducted a dialogue on waste management in trains number 12414, 13152, and 12426 on January 22. During this dialogue, the train pantry car and OBHS (On-Boar | |
| | | | ADG Armed reviews functioning of IRP 18th Battalion at District Police Lines: Facilities inaugurated | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 23: Anand Jain, IPS, Additional Director General (Armed), J&K, conducted a comprehensive review of the functioning of IRP 18th Battalion stationed at District Police Lines (DPL), Jammu. He was accompanied by Vinod Kumar, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police, IRP Jammu, and Shri Rajinder Singh, SSP APCR Jammu. Upon his arrival, Jain was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour by a contingent of IRP 18th Battalion. He thereafter undertook an extensive inspection of | |
| | | | Labour Commissioner J&K reviews implementation of PM-SYM scheme | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 23: The Labour Commissioner, J&K, Charandeep Singh, today reviewed the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme in a meeting with all Assistant Labour Commissioners (ALCs) of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
During the meeting, it was informed that 85,954 unorganised workers have been registered under PM-SYM in Jammu & Kashmir till date. The Labour Commissioner reviewed the ongoing registration drive and noted | |
| | | | Police rescue 12 persons stranded due to heavy snowfall in Basantgarh area | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Jan 23: Amid inclement weather conditions, Udhampur Police conducted a timely rescue operation and saved 12 persons, including women and children, who were stranded in a heavy snowstorm at Chochru Galla in the Basantgarh area.
Information regarding the stranded persons was received at Police Post Sang following which a police team led by Head Constable Mushtaq Ahmed Incharge Police Post Sang under the supervision of DySP PC Basantgarh Charanjeet Singh and SHO PS | |
| | | | Inter-District drug peddler arrested with heroin at Rehambal | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Jan 23: Police team of Police Station Rehambal while performing routine naka checking at Phalata Naka, Rehambal, intercepted a taxi bearing Registration No. JK01BC/0140 coming from Jammu towards Srinagar.
During checking, one person identified as Shahid Mushtaq S/o Mushtaq Ahmed R/o Kammarwari, Tehsil Bemina, District Srinagar was found travelling in the said vehicle. On his personal search, 10.50 grams of heroin was recovered from his possession.
Accordingly, FI | |
| | | | Extension of Atal Pension Yojana reinforces Modi Government's resolve for social security: Balbir | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 23: Welcoming the Union Cabinet's landmark decision to extend the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to FY 2030-31, Jammu Kashmir BJP Spokesperson and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan hailed the move as a strong reaffirmation of the Narendra Modi government's unwavering commitment to social justice, financial inclusion and dignified ageing for millions of Indians.
He said this while discussing the significance of Atal Pension Yojana with his party leaders Kissan | |
| | | | India Ranks among Global AI Leaders; Gaurav Gupta welcomes Vaishnaw's Davos Rebuttal | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 23: Jammu, Gaurav Gupta, Spokesperson and Convener, International Affairs, BJP Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory, on Friday strongly welcomed the firm, factual, and authoritative rebuttal by Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji to attempts at branding India as a "second-tier" Artificial Intelligence power at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos.
Gupta said that the Union Minister's intervention during the high-level pa | |
| | | | Gandhi Nagar Welfare Society celebrates 2nd Anniversary of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 23: Gandhi Nagar Welfare Society is organizing a grand celebration to mark the 2nd anniversary of the historic Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
The event will feature a Langar Seva program, scheduled to begin at 12:30 pm at the back side of Luxmi Narayan Mandir Market, Gandhi Nagar. Chief Guest, Shiv Kumar Sharma, DIG Jammu Kathua Range, will join the celebration.
Bhushan Verma, Arunesh sharma, Surinder Bhushan, Bobby Sharma, Nikhil Jerath, Dheeraj | |
| | | | Illegal liquor consignment seized; one booked under Excise Act | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Jan 23: District Police Reasi achieved a significant success against illegal liquor trade by seizing a consignment of illicit liquor during routine naka checking. A vehicle Alto bearing registration No. JK14G-3048, coming from the Tikri side towards Katra, was stopped for checking at Sool Naka of Police Post Kakryal. During questioning, the driver disclosed his identity as Farman Ali S/O Noor Ali R/O Village Dhandal, Tehsil Ramnagar, District Udhampur. On thorough che | |
| | | | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose continues to inspire us to stand firm against anti-national forces: Yogi Adityanath | | |  Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Jan 23: "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is a name inseparably linked with India's independence, one that commands the highest respect in the heart of every Indian and instills an unyielding resolve to never bow before traitors or anti-national forces, even in the most challenging times. A true son of Mother India, the very mention of Netaji evokes deep reverence, pride, and patriotism in every Indian," said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath while addressing a program organ | |
| | | | Basant Panchmi celebrated with religious fervour at Mathwar Devsthaan | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 23: On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchmi on 23 August, a large number of devotees gathered at Babaji Ballo Maharaj Devsthaan, Mathwar, to seek blessings. Lakhs of devotees arrived from distant places, including areas outside Jammu. Despite heavy rainfall and stormy weather, devotees reached Mathwar in large numbers, reflecting their deep faith and devotion. As every year, Basant Panchmi was celebrated this year as well at Mathwar with great enthusiasm and | |
| | | | J&K issues high-danger avalanche warning in 6 Districts | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 23: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir issued a high-danger avalanche warning on Friday for six districts of the Union territory following fresh snowfall, officials said.
Avalanches with a high-danger level are likely to occur above 2,300 metres in Ganderbal district, in Central Kashmir, over the next 24 hours, the officials said.
They also warned that an avalanche with high danger level is likely to occur above 2,500 metres over districts, including Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch and Ramban in the Jammu region, and Kupwara in North Kashmir.
The officials urged the residents to remain cautious and avoid venturing into avalanche-prone areas.
Earlier in the day, | |
| | | | Northeast Frontier Railway continues construction works on Dimapur-Kohima Rail Project | | | |
Early Times Report
MALIGAON, Jan 23: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is making steady progress on the strategically important Dimapur (Dhansiri)-Kohima (Zubza) New Railway Line Project, which will connect Nagaland's capital city, Kohima, with the national railway network for the first time. The project is a major step towards strengthening rail connectivity in the North-Eastern region.
The project spans a total length of 78.42 kilometres, covering Karbi Anglong district of Assam and Chumukedima and Kohima districts of Nagaland.
It includes eight stations - Dhansiri, Dhansiripar, Shokhuvi, Molvom, Pherima, Piphema, Menguzuma and Zubza, of which Dhansiri, Shokhuvi and Molvom have | |
| | | | Incessant Rain, Snow: 891 MW power supply restored instantly after disruption: JPDCL | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 23: In view of incessant rainfall and heavy snowfall across various parts of the Jammu Division, the power demand of Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) witnessed an unprecedented decline, dropping to 140 MW at around 04:00 am. Consequent upon sustained restoration efforts undertaken by JPDCL, the running load has since been progressively enhanced to 891 MW, as against the normal average running load of approximately 1150 MW. At the Sub-Transmission level, 161 out of 181 numbers of 66/33 kV lines have been restored. At the Distribution level, 740 out of 1373 numbers of 11 kV feeders have been restored and restoration of remaining accessible fe | |
| | | | Police foil bovine smuggling bid, 40 bovines rescued | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 23: Continuing its sustained crackdown against bovine smuggling under Operation Kamdhenu, Jammu (Rural) Police successfully foiled a bovine smuggling attempt and rescued a large number of animals.
During the intervening night of 22/23.01.2026, a police team of Police Post Sidhra intercepted a vehicle involved in the illegal transportation of bovines. As a result, 40 bovine animals were rescued, and one Truck bearing registration number JK02DG-1123 was seized.
The driver of the seized vehicle fled from the spot, taking advantage of the darkness. Accordingly, FIR No. 15/2026 under Section 223 BNS and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act has | |
| | | | Rape trial hit by forensic lapse: Court seeks CFSL pen drive, orders IO's personal appearance | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 23: In a stern order in a rape case trial, the Fast Track Court Jammu, presided over by Amarjeet Singh Langeh, has directed the investigating officer to personally appear and produce the copy of pen drive received from CFSL along with the analysis report of the retrieved data, warning that the court may initiate proceedings for willful disobedience if the directions are not complied with.
The order has been passed in File No. 128/2021 (CNR: JKJM010010702021) titled State through SHO, PS Domana, Jammu Vs Ankit Salgotra, arising out of FIR No. 55/2021, PS Domana, under Section 376 IPC.
The court noted that the matter is pending for prosecution evidence and t | |
| | | | DIG UR range chairs Ops-cum-Crime review meeting at DPL Udhampur | | | |
Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Jan 23: DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Sarah Rizvi, IPS chaired an Ops-cum-Crime Review Meeting at DPL Udhampur to review crime, security preparedness and police functioning in the district.
The meeting was attended by SSP Udhampur Sh. Amod Ashok Nagpure, IPS, Addl. SP Udhampur, DySPs, SDPOs, Prosecution Officer, SHOs and In-charge Police Posts.
A station-wise review of crime trends, investigations and case disposal was conducted. Focus areas included drug trafficking, organized crime, OGW activities, militant threats, cybercrime and crimes against women. | |
| | | | Doda admin organises live streaming of PM SVANidhi Credit Card scheme launch | | | |
Early Times Report
DODA, Jan 23: A programme, under the theme "Utsah, Samman, Swabhiman" was today organized here at DC office to mark the nationwide launch of credit cards and disbursement of loans under the Pradhan Mantri SVANidhi Scheme.
Live streaming of virtual interaction of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi with the beneficiaries was convened in the presence of Deputy Commissioner, Harvinder Singh; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Anil Kumar Thakur; Chief Planning Officer, Manesh Kumar; Additional Superintendent of Police, Mohd Aslam; Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Musharif Ali; Gurpreet Singh besides other officers and officials. | |
| | | | Former MP Avinash Rai Khanna calls for "Screen Time to Green Time" | | | | Early Times Report
MOHALI, Jan 23: On the occasion of National Youth Day, Vikasarth Vidyarthi (Students for Development), a club functioning under Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), in collaboration with Rayat Bahra Professional University, successfully organized a seminar on the theme "Screen Time to Green Time: Youth for Environmental Action." The chief guest, former Member of Parliament Shri Avinash Rai Khanna, addressed the gathering and proposed a practical plan for the youth: to stay away from mobile phones for at least one hour daily and spend that time in nature. He emphasized that moving from screen time to green time is the need of the hour and that youth must take an act | |
| | | | Simplifying policies and swift decisions have made Uttar Pradesh business-friendly under the Yogi government | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Jan 23: There was a time when starting a business in Uttar Pradesh brought to mind stacks of paperwork, complicated rules, and repeated visits to government departments. Investors could see opportunities, but the complexity of procedures often held them back. Today, the same Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a leading example of "Ease of Doing Business" and is counted among the country's top-performing states. This transformation did not happen overnight. It is the result of planned, decisive, and consistent reforms under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Uttar Pradesh government has made it clear that development is driven not just by announcemen | |
| | | | ADC Ramban discusses Youth Engagement Plan, seeks suggestion from stakeholder departments | | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Jan 23: Additional Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Varunjeet Singh Charak, who is also the Chairperson of the District Level Committee for implementation of youth engagement plan, today chaired a meeting to discuss the youth engagement plan for the district.
The meeting aimed at formulating a comprehensive, inclusive and result-oriented strategy to positively channelize the energy and potential of the youth.
The meeting was attended by Additional Superintendent of Police, Mujeeb-Ur-Rehman, General Manager DIC, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Education Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Tehsildar Headquarters, Director R-SETI, District Y | |
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