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| JPL IPO: A Ticket to India’s Next Digital Decade, Built on 5G, Broadband and AI | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Oct 17: Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) is already India's largest digital connectivity company. Brokerage research suggests its next phase of growth may be bigger still. Ahead of the Rs 30,213 crore JPL IPO, which opens on October 21, IPO notes from GEPL Capital, Ventura Securities and SMC Global point to several growth engines: 2G-to-4G/5G upgrades, home broadband, enterprise cloud and AI, and the sale of Jio's own technology to overseas telecom operators.
Growth engine 1: 261 million users still to upgrade
Jio's subscriber base reached 533.3 million in June 2026, and a large pool of potential customers remains. GEPL Capital notes: "With 261.0 million users | |
| | | | Massive appreciation of Modi's governance model has unnerved opposition parties: Sat Sharma | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 17: J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma CA has said that the overwhelming public appreciation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance model has unnerved opposition parties, which are finding it difficult to counter BJP's growing popularity, development-oriented policies and expanding public support.
Sat Sharma was addressing an organisational review meeting of Samba district, convened by District President Asha Rani, where he assessed the party's organisational and political activities, particularly the month-long programmes undertaken under 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'.
Referring to the culmination of the nationwide campaign, organised from Sept | |
| | | | Div Com Jammu reviews progress on conferment of ownership rights to DPs, WPRs | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 17: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Vikas Kundal, today chaired a meeting to review the progress on the conferment of ownership rights to Displaced Persons (DPs) and West Pakistani Refugees (WPRs) under the relevant Government Orders, including Government Orders No. 100, 101 and 105.
During detailed deliberations, the Deputy Commissioners of Jammu Division apprised the chair of the district-wise progress in the receipt, scrutiny, approval and disposal of claims, besides highlighting issues requiring intervention for expeditious processing of cases.
Emphasising time-bound disposal of claims, the Divisional Commissioner directed all Deputy Commissioners to expe | |
| | | | Rotary Premier Hockey League J&K Reaches Final Stage | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 17: The Rotary Premier Hockey League, District 3070, entered a decisive stage on Day 3, with exciting semifinal encounters at K.K. Hakku Stadium, Jammu. Of the eight teams that began the tournament, four progressed to the semifinals, with Khalsa Club and MBS Simbal Camp qualifying for the final.
Organised under the aegis of Hockey J&K, the league has brought together players, Rotarians, public representatives and members of civil society to promote sportsmanship, physical fitness, discipline and constructive engagement among young people.
The first semifinal was jointly hosted by Rotary Club of Jammu Stars, led by President Rtn. Adv. Neetu Kour Bali and Secr | |
| | | | Joint visit to Patyari Cluster under MCADWM Scheme by the teams of CSIR-IIIM Jammu and CAD Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 17: A joint visit to various sites of the Patyari Cluster under the MCADWM scheme was conducted under the supervision and directions of the worthy Director, CAD Jammu, Pankaj Magotra, with valuable technical support from the expert team deputed by the Director, CSIR-IIIM Jammu.
The CSIR-IIIM team comprised Dr. Rajendra Bhanwaria, Principal Scientist (Soil Science); Dr. Siya Ram Meena, Principal Technical Officer (Agronomy); and Ms. Mahnaz, Project Associate-I (Soil Science). The team was accompanied by District Subject Matter Specialists (SMSs), Sh. S. Sukhbir Singh and Sh. Pankaj Verma, along with SCA Rajeev Kumar from CAD Jammu.
The visit aimed to explore | |
| | | | DC Jammu reviews rain damage, restoration work; Directs permanent solutions, immediate road repairs | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 17: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting to review the damage caused by the heavy rains of October 11 in Jammu district and the restoration measures undertaken since. MLA Jammu North assembly constituency, Sham Lal Sharma was also present.
Superintending Engineers and Executive Engineers of PWD (R&B), Jal Shakti, JPDCL, PMGSY and Irrigation & Flood Control briefed the chair on the damage assessment and the progress of repair and restoration work.
The DC took stock of the desilting of nallahs and directed the concerned departments to complete the same on priority. He asked officers to detail the preventive measures in place and to pr | |
| | | | CS lays foundation stone for restoration of Vittal Bhairav Temple in Rainawari, Srinagar | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the revival and restoration of the historic Vittal Bhairav Temple at Motiyar, Rainawari, in Srinagar district, marking a significant step towards preserving Kashmir's rich cultural and architectural heritage.
The restoration project is being undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs 2.84 crore under the Government's heritage conservation initiative. The project aims to preserving the temple's historical, religious and cultural significance.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo, Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation Dr Basharat Qay | |
| | | | SSP Benam Tosh sensitizes students agianst drug abuse | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Oct 17: In a bid to curb drug menace among youth, SSP Benam Tosh interacted with students of Government Higher Secondary School, Moungri ( Udhampur) and sensitized them against drug abuse.
Addressing the students, Senior Superintendent of Police said that drug abuse, particularly heroin (Chitta), is destroying the younger generation and urged them to stay away from drugs and bad company.
He exhorted the students to channelize their energy towards studies, sports and nation-building activities and act as ambassadors of the anti-drug campaign in their respective villages.
He further appealed to students to share information about drug peddlers with police an | |
| | | | POJK Displaced Persons Intellectual Forum congratulates Punjabi Morcha, raises pending demands | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 17: The All J&K POJK 1947 Displaced Persons Intellectual Forum held a meeting of its core committee members under the presidentship of Advocate Amrik Singh, with the participation of General Secretary S. Kuldeep Singh and other prominent personalities.
At the outset, the Forum congratulated the Punjabi-speaking people of Jammu and Kashmir for their dedicated efforts in the ongoing Punjabi Language Morcha at Maharaja Hari Singh Chowk, Jammu, which achieved a breakthrough with the receipt of a commitment letter from the J&K Government.
The Forum also thanked the government led by Omar Abdullah for considering the demand for official status for the Punjabi lan | |
| | | | Bharat Priye seeks immediate assessment of crop losses caused by rain, hailstorms | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 17: Chairman of the JKPCC Kissan Congress, Bharat Priye, today urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to immediately constitute special assessment teams and direct the concerned Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to assess the extensive damage caused to agricultural and horticultural crops by heavy rainfall and hailstorms across Jammu and Kashmir.
Expressing serious concern over the plight of farmers, Priye said the adverse weather conditions had reportedly caused substantial damage to standing crops, orchards and other horticultural produce, threatening the livelihoods of farming families who depend on agriculture for their survival.
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| | | | Police organises 5 km run for unity to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 17: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, District Police Reasi organised a 5 KM "Run for Unity" at General Zorawar Singh Memorial Stadium, Reasi, under its Civic Action Programme 2026, with the objective of promoting national unity, integrity, communal harmony and a spirit of togetherness among the people.
Deputy commissioner Reasi Sh. Abhishek kumar , IAS, SSP Reasi Sh. Mukund Tibrewal, IPS along with other senior officers of the district including Addl. SP Reasi, DySP Headquarters Reasi and SHO Police Station Reasi, attended the event and encouraged the participants.
The event witnessed enthusiastic par | |
| | | | Reasi police apprehends one person, recovers 300 Pregabalin capsules in Katra | | | | Early Times Report
KATRA, Oct 17: In its continued efforts to curb the illegal circulation of pharmaceutical drugs, Reasi Police apprehended one person and recovered 300 Pregabalin capsules from his possession. The accused has been identified as Sohan Lal @ Sonu, S/o Munshi Lal, R/o Tarakote, Tehsil Katra, District Reasi. The recovery was made by a police party of Police Post Banganga during a search operation in the area.
In this connection, FIR No. 326/2026 U/S 223 BNS has been registered at Police Station Katra, and further investigation has been taken up to ascertain the facts and circumstances of the case.
Reasi Police reiterates its commitment to curbing the illegal circulation of | |
| | | | DLSA Jammu convenes Special Lok Adalat on NI Act cases | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 17: A Special Lok Adalat on NI Act cases under Section 138 was organized today at the District Court Complex Jammu by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Jammu.
The Lok Adalat was organized under the esteemed guidance of Principal District & Sessions Judge / Chairman, DLSA Jammu Tahir Khurshid Raina and under the supervision of Civil Judge (Senior Division) /Secretary DLSA Jammu Maleeka Sharma.
The Special Lok Adalat was organized with the objective of amicable settlement of NI Act cases, providing speedy justice to the litigants and reducing the burden on the courts.
During the Lok Adalat, the Presiding Officers and Panel Lawyers made sincere effo | |
| | | | Domana police solves cattle theft case; three accused arrested | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 17: Domana Police has solved a theft case registered under FIR No. 200/2026 at Police Station Domana under Sections 303(2) and 112(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police have arrested three accused persons and recovered two bovines and ?40,000 cash on their disclosure in connection with the case.
The arrested accused have been identified as:
Mohd Rakhman, S/o Ibrahim, R/o Kothey Sainin, Bishnah.
Mohd Amjid, S/o Mohd Sadiq, R/o Khalati, Nagrota, Jammu.
Bakar Hussain, S/o Mohd Yousif, R/o Mangu Chak, Samba.
The three accused involved in commission of crime have been arrested. Further investigation is underway to ascertain all relevant facts and | |
| | | | ACS Shaleen Kabra pushes for data-driven groundwater management in J&K | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Underscoring the importance of scientific assessment and coordinated action for safeguarding Jammu & Kashmir's groundwater resources, Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti Department, Shaleen Kabra, today chaired a Union Territory-level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) meeting to review the assessment of groundwater resources across J&K under the Groundwater Resource Assessment (GWRA-2026). The meeting focused on strengthening inter-departmental coordination, streamlining data sharing and leveraging scientific expertise to ensure reliable assessment, informed planning and sustainable management of this vital natural resource.
Emphasising the need to tr | |
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