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| Free Breast & Cervical Cancer screening camp organized at Village Trewa | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 12: Under Project AAROHI, a Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Initiative exclusively for women was successfully organized at Village Trewa, Block Bishnah, Jammu. Supported by General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) and implemented by Human Organisation For Patronisation of Environment (HOPE), the camp promoted women’s health, cancer awareness, early detection, and timely medical intervention.
The camp brought together medical professionals, aca | |
| | | | Rajput Sabha Samba bids farewell to SHO Pushpinder Singh Chib | | |  Early Times Report
Samba, Sept 12: Shri Amar Kshatriya Rajput Sabha, Samba today accorded a warm and affectionate farewell to Sh. Pushpinder Singh Chib on his transfer from SHO Samba to Jammu.
A meeting was organized at the Sabha premises near Veer Bhoomi Park, Samba under the chairmanship of Sabha President Sh. Amardeep Singh.
During the meeting, members of the Sabha lauded the dedicated and honest services rendered by Sh. Pushpinder Singh Chib during his tenure as SHO Samba. They appreci | |
| | | | Director Horticulture Jammu visits Ghordi, Udhampur | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 12: Worthy Director Horticulture Jammu, Jenab Gul Syed, today visited Ghordi in Udhampur District, where a Farmers’ Awareness Camp was organised at Dalsar Panchayat. He attended the programme as the Chief Guest. On the occasion, Chief Horticulture Officer, Udhampur, Sh. Brij Vallabh Gupta, briefed the Director about the various horticultural activities being undertaken in the district during the current financial year. During the programme, the Director interacted with the farmers and held detailed discussions on the development and promotion of horticulture in the area. He listened to the issues, requirements and suggestions put forth by the farming commun | |
| | | | Govt Pharmacists raise key demands in Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 12: Province held at Govt Hospital Gandhi nagar Jammu under the Chairmanship of Sh.Sushil Sudan alongwith Sh. Bharat Bhushan Bhagat President Govt.Pharmacists association Jammu Province and S.Jaswinder Singh President (JKMEF) on 12-09-2026 to discuss the demands of Govt Pharmacists .
1. Implementation of Pharmacy council of India ,regulation no; 388/2025/PCI dated;-08-06-2026 at the earliest.
2. Timely conduct of Departmental Promotion Committee.
3. Release of two and half days Salary with arrears in favour of all those employees who are attending Sundays and Gazetted Holidays and are in rooster duties.
4. Restoration of Registered Medical Practitione | |
| | | | IIM Jammu organises Anti-Drug Awareness Programme | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 12: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu along with Kartavya Club, The Social Responsibility club, IIM Jammu under the aegis of Anandam: The Centre for Happiness, IIM Jammu in collaboration with Student Affairs, IIM Jammu organised an impactful awareness programme under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan at the Mandapam Auditorium, IIM Jammu, on 12 September 2026. Centred on the powerful message the programme brought together students and members of the IIM Jammu community to reflect on the growing challenge of substance abuse and the collective responsibility required to build a healthier and drug-free society.
The programme was graced by Mrs. Preeti Kanw | |
| | | | Sadhotra lashes out at Karra over Vande Matram controversy | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 12: National Conference Additional General Secretary and Former Minister Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today lashed out at Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hamid Karra for indulging in cheap politics over the issue of Vande Mataram, saying that abiding by the Constitution is an obligatory and sacred duty of every citizen. Sadhotra was addressing a Women Wing meeting organized by Ayesha Gupta Incharge of Women Wing of Jammu North Assembly Constituency, Babli Ji | |
| | | | CJ, Executive Chairman inaugurate 3rd National Lok Adalat at District Court Complex, Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 12: Continuing its endeavor to promote access to justice through swift, cost-effective and amicable resolution of disputes, the J&K Legal Services Authority, under the patronage of Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority and under the dynamic leadership of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority and with the guidance of Justice Sanjay Dhar, | |
| | | | NAPS registration camp at BBIA Bhawan attracts active participation from Industrial Units | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 12: A two-day registration and awareness camp under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) was organised at Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) Bhawan on September 11 and 12. The camp witnessed encouraging participation from industrial units, HR representatives and their teams.
The camp was organised in pursuance of the directions of the Industries & Commerce Department and District Administration Jammu, to facilitate industrial units in reg | |
| | | | Div Com Kashmir reviews implementation of NAPS | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 12: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) across Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Director, Department of Skill Development; Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir Division; Director, Airport Authority of India; and senior officers from NHPC, BEACON, KPDCL, Industries & Commerce, Excise and other concerned departments and agencies.
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| | | | SSP Samba reviews present security scenario, directs strengthening of security grid and operational preparedness | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Sept 12: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Samba, Sh. Anuj Kumar, IPS today chaired a meeting at Conference Hall DPO Samba to review the prevailing security scenario and assess the operational preparedness of field formations.
The meeting was attended by Addl. SP Samba, SDPO Bari Brahmana, DySP Hqrs Samba, SDPO Vijaypur, DySP SOG Samba, all SHOs of District Samba, Incharge PCR Samba, Incharge DSB Samba, all Incharges Police Posts/Border Police Posts and other off | |
| | | | | | | Ladakh Wildlife Board rejects boundary report | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, Sept 12: In a development that will have far-reaching implications and offer relief to the local communities, Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, has directed the completion of the settlement of rights and claims of local communities in three protected areas of Ladakh - Hemis National Park, High Altitude Cold Desert (Changthang) Wildlife Sanctuary and Karakoram (Nubra-Shyok) Wildlife Sanctuary - within two months. This will pave the way for a lawful and partic | |
| | | | "Village communities have a unique power to wipe out drug menace": SSP Benam Tosh | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Sept 12: Famous Panchari 'Dangal' was held amid massive public participation near Police Station Panchari in district Udhampur.
SSP Benam Tosh ,Tehsildar Panchari Bipin Kumar & SHO Panchari Yogeshwar Kumar, Senior Educationist Yugal Kishore Verma, Renowned singer Sunak Singh & Dr Mulkh Raj Budhotia, besides former DDC member Jasvir Singh & Sarpanch Baldev Singh attended the historic 'Dangal' and felicitated top former and active wrestlers hailing from Jammu, | |
| | | | Javed Rana inaugurates Rest House,water Supply Scheme | | |  Early Times Report
JARAN WALI GALI, Sept 12: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today inaugurated the newly constructed Rest House at Jaran Wali Gali and laid the foundation stone of a major Water Supply Augmentation Scheme aimed at strengthening drinking water infrastructure in the area.
The Minister was accompanied by MLA Surankote, Choudhary Mohammad Akram Lassanvi along with senior officers and officials of the concerned department | |
| | | | JSS, Jammu secures no. 1 rank in J&K for academic reputation | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 12: Jammu Sanskriti School (JSS), Jammu has etched another distinguished milestone in its journey of educational excellence, securing Rank No. 1 in Jammu & Kashmir and Rank No. 1 in Jammu under the category 'Academic Reputation' at the prestigious North India School Merit Awards 2026, organised by EducationToday.
The honour was conferred at the North Educators' Summit & North India School Merit Awards 2026, held at The Westin Gurgaon, amidst an eminent congregat | |
| | | | AI-Powered 80s photo trend goes viral, raises privacy concerns | | |  Early Times Report
BASOHLI, Sept 12: The trend of creating AI-generated photographs inspired by the 1980s is rapidly gaining popularity on social media. Users are transforming their pictures with retro outfits, vintage hairstyles, cinematic colours and old-fashioned backgrounds to recreate the look and feel of the decade.
Raveeka Mishra, a resident of Basohli who is pursuing law studies, said the AI-based 80s photo trend is attracting considerable attention. She noted that people are using AI | |
| | | | 14-year-old girl gets new lease of life after rare heart defect surgery at SMVD Narayana Superspeciality Hospital | | |  Early Times Report
KATRA, Sept 12: A 14-year-old girl suffering from increasing breathlessness was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect during a paediatric cardiac camp organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital at GMC Udhampur.
Doctors identified Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC), a condition in which the veins carrying oxygen-rich blood from the lungs do not connect normally to the heart. The patient had earlier consulted multiple doctor | |
| | | | DBU Law School holds Legal Aid Camp | | |  Early Times Report
MANDI GOBINDGARH, Sept 12: The University School of Law, Desh Bhagat University, organised a One-Day Legal Aid Awareness Camp at Government High School, Bugga Kalan, Fatehgarh Sahib. The initiative aimed to promote legal literacy and familiarise participants with their rights, safeguards and available legal remedies.
The initiative was appreciated by Hon'ble Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh and Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur and Dr Harsh Sadawarti Vice Chancellor, who encouraged | |
| | | | GDC RS Pura holds sports & fitness activity | | |  Early Times Report
RS PURA, Sept 12: As part of the week-long activities dedicated to promoting mental well-being and a healthy lifestyle, the Sports Committee and Physical Education Department of Government Degree College (GDC), RS Pura organised an outdoor sports and fitness activity for students. The programme was organised under the patronage of the Principal, Dr. Preetpal Kour, with the objective of highlighting the importance of physical fitness and outdoor activities in maintaining good | |
| | | | NSP Scholarship awareness campaign organized for OBC, EBC and DNT students | | |  Early Times Report
VIJAYPUR, Sept 12: Government Degree College, Vijaypur organized a Poster Awareness Campaign regarding NSP Scholarships for students belonging to the OBC, EBC and DNT categories on 11 September 2026.
The campaign was organized under the able guidance of the Principal of the College, Dr. Sanjeet Kaur, with the objective of creating awareness among eligible students about the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), scholarship opportunities, eligibility criteria, application proce | |
| | | | Shri Ram School holds investiture ceremony | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 12: The Shri Ram School organised its Investiture Ceremony for the academic session 2026-27, celebrating leadership, responsibility, discipline and democratic values. The ceremony was graced by Wing Commander Nirmal Kumar, JKAS, as the Chief Guest, and Dr Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Deputy Commandant, BSF, as the Special Guest. Mr Sanjeev Gupta, Chairman, and Ms Rajni Gupta, Director, also graced the occasion with their presence. The programme commenced with a soulful W | |
| | | | Sakeena Itoo visits Nehama, lays foundation stone for Volleyball Academy, interacts with public | | | | Early Times Report
KULGAM, Sept 12: Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today visited Nehama and laid the foundation stone for a Volleyball Academy being established at an estimated cost of Rs 1.00 crore. The proposed Volleyball Academy is aimed at strengthening the sports infrastructure in the area and providing local youth with modern and better facilities to hone their sporting skills. The initiative is expected to encourage greater participation of young people in sports and promote a healthy and active lifestyle. During her visit, the Minister interacted with the local residents and listened to their grievances, developmental concerns an | |
| | | | MLA Vikram Randhawa inaugurates development works | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 12: MLA Bahu, Ch. Vikram Randhawa, today inaugurated and commenced important lane and drain development works in Gandhinagar and Nanak Nagar, addressing long-pending demands of local residents and reaffirming his commitment to strengthening basic civic infrastructure across the constituency.
The MLA inaugurated the lane and drain work near the residence of Dr. Sunita Puri in the Greenbelt area of Gandhinagar, Ward No. 20, amounting to Rs 24 lakh. He also kick-started lane and drain work near the residence of P.N. Bali, near Shivaji Chowk, Nanak Nagar, amounting to Rs 35 lakh. Together, the works represent a significant investment of Rs 59 lakh towards improv | |
| | | | Kunwarani Dr Ritu Singh launches 'OUT OF THE BOX - Gen Next Icons' to inspire and empower young minds | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 12: Young achiever Arjunveer Singh, a Class XI student of Air Force School Jammu, captivated students with his remarkable journey spanning science, innovation, research and Sanskrit, as Delhi Public School Jammu launched its new 'OUT OF THE BOX - Gen Next Icons' series with an engaging and thought-provoking Youth Icons Motivation Session. A multifaceted young achiever, Arjunveer has distinguished himself not only through his innovative thinking and scientific pursuits but also through his deep interest in Sanskrit and India's rich intellectual heritage. During the session, he recited Sanskrit shlokas and spoke passionately about the language, presenting Sans | |
| | | | ASCOMS Nursing students join VBYLD 2027 awareness drive | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 12: Nursing students actively participated in an awareness programme focused on the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027, organised at ASCOMS College of Nursing Education, with the objective of sensitising youth towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 and encouraging their active participation in nation-building initiatives.
The programme was graced by Sh. Nitin Hangloo, State Director, MY Bharat, Jammu & Kashmir, as the Chief Guest, while Sh. Vivek Kumar, District Youth Officer (DYO), MY Bharat, Jammu, and Sh. Sushil Singh Charak, State Resource Person, MY Bharat, Jammu & Kashmir, attended as Guests of Honour.
The programme focused on the Vi | |
| | | | Unit-Level Selection Trials for RDC-2027 at GCW Gandhinagar | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 12: The 8 J&K Girls Battalion NCC, Jammu, conducted its Unit-Level Selection Trials for RDC-2027 at PSPS Government College for Women, Gandhinagar, Jammu, on 11th and 12th September 2026. The two-day selection process witnessed enthusiastic participation from Junior Wing and Senior Wing cadets along with ANOs representing various schools and colleges under the battalion.
The trials were a true "test of mettle", providing the aspiring cadets an opportunity to showcase their discipline, confidence, talent, physical fitness, drill proficiency and cultural skills. With all hands on deck, the officers, GCIs, PI Staff and ESMs of the battalion worked tirelessly | |
| | | | MCM observes Lifestyle Day with focus on health and well-being | | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Sept 12: NCC (Army Wing) of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, under the aegis of 1 Chandigarh Girls Battalion, NCC, organised a series of activities to observe Lifestyle Day under Social Service and Community Development (SSCD)- an important component of NCC. The programme focused on promoting health, well-being, mindful living and sustainable lifestyle choices through engaging activities that included a seminar, slogan-writing competition and reel-making activity.
The highlight of the programme was an insightful and interactive session by alumna Ms. Jas K. Shan, Motivational Speaker, Wellness Coach, and Movement Expert. Addressing the cadets and stu | |
| | | | Apprenticeship Mela held at Govt Polytechnic College Reasi | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Sept 12: In a major push toward youth empowerment and skill development, a grand Apprenticeship Mela was successfully organized today at the Government Polytechnic College Reasi, in active collaboration with the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Reasi under the directions and guidance of J&K Skill Development Department and District Administration Reasi. The event witnessed an overwhelming response, drawing more than 500 aspiring candidates from across the region looking to kickstart their professional careers.The primary objective of the Mela was to bridge the gap between local youth and the industry, bridging technical education with real-world employment oppo | |
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