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| Dr. Ritu Singh, DLSA sensitise educators on juvenile justice, child protection | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 19: As part of the Legal Literacy Initiative of Kunwarani Dr. Ritu Singh Ji, Founder and Pro-Vice Chairperson of Delhi Public School Jammu, Katra and Nagbani, Delhi Public School Jammu, in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Jammu, organised a Legal Literacy and Sensitisation Programme on the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The programme was aimed at sensitising educators about child rights, legal safeg | |
| | | | Bank of Baroda expands Footprint in HP with New Branch in Nahan | | |  Early Times Report
Shimla, Sept 19: New branch takes Bank’s network in Himachal Pradesh to 38 branches, reinforcing its commitment to customer convenience and financial inclusion.
Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, September 19, 2026: Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading international banks, today announced the opening of its new branch in Nahan, Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh, further strengthening its presence in the state. With the opening of this branch, the Bank’s branch network in Himacha | |
| | | | DDC Poonch reviews progress of road projects in rural areas | | |  Early Times Report
POONCH, Sept 19: District Development Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma, chaired a meeting to review the progress of ongoing road development works being executed in the district.
The DDC reviewed the physical progress of various road and related developmental works, particularly in remote and far-flung areas including Mandi, Mendhar, Surankote, Balakote and adjoining areas. The status of ongoing works, pending activities and issues affecting their timely completion | |
| | | | Folk dance programme held in Bhaderwah | | | | Early Times Report
BHADERWAH, Sept 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), Sub-Office Doda, organised a vibrant Folk Dance Programme at Bhaderwah on the eve of Mela Pat, the other day showcasing the rich folk traditions and cultural heritage of the region.
The programme was organised on the directions of Secretary JKAACL Harvinder Kour and under the supervision of Special Secretary JKAACL Sonali Arun Gupta. The event featured captivating performances by local artists, who presented the traditional Bhaderwahi Dekku Dance and Sarazi Kuda Dance, enthralling the audience and highlighting the diverse folk culture of the Chenab Valley. Cultural Officer JKAACL | |
| | | | DC flags off Census-2027 Publicity Vehicle | | | | Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Sept 19: Deputy Commissioner/Principal Census Officer Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today flagged off a Census-2027 publicity vehicle deputed by the Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir, to generate widespread awareness among the public regarding the ongoing Population Enumeration of Census-2027. The publicity vehicle will cover different areas of the district and disseminate key messages regarding the Census process, encouraging citizens to extend full cooperation to the census functionaries and ensure complete and accurate enumeration.
The Deputy Commissioner urged the general public to actively participate in the Census exercise and emphasized | |
| | | | First street food vendor training programme held at Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 19: In a first for Jammu & Kashmir, street food vendors from Jammu and adjoining districts were today trained and certified at a one-day Street Food Vendor Training Programme.
The programme was organised at PSPS Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar by the Northern Regional Office of FSSAI in coordination with the Food and Drug Administration, J&K under FoSTaC and Eat Right India campaign.
It was announced that eight such sessions will be held in every district of the Union Territory.
Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma- the Chief Guest- presented FoSTaC training certificates to the participants.
He also administered an oath to them to upho | |
| | | | Nandkishwar Temple Trust delegation meets MLA Sham Lal Sharma, seeks comprehensive renovation and restoration of historic shrine | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 19: A delegation of the Nandkishwar Temple, Sumbal, District Bandipora, met MLA Jammu North Sham Lal Sharma today. The delegation was led by BJP State Executive Member and State Co-Convenor, Department of Trainings, Chetan Wanchoo, and comprised Mandal President Shri Pyare Lal, President Nandkishwar Temple Trust Shri Ashok Kumar Sumbly and other members of the Temple Trust. The delegation apprised Sham Lal Sharma of the present condition of the historic shrine and sought his intervention for its comprehensive renovation and restoration.
During the meeting, the delegation highlighted that the historic Nandkishwar Temple requires urgent and comprehensive renov | |
| | | | | | | Rana inaugurates Rs 6.53 crore water project in Channi Himmat, Bahu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 19: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today inaugurated a water supply project for the water-deficit areas of Channi Himmat and Bahu and laid the foundation stone of a water supply augmentation project for Bathindi and Sunjwan, with the two projects having a combined estimated cost of ?12.43 crore.
MLA Bahu Vikram Randhawa, along with senior officers of the Jal Shakti Department and other concerned depar | |
| | | | Sunil Sharma holds extensive public outreach in Srinagar, hears people's concerns | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 19: As part of the BJP's ongoing mass public outreach programme across Jammu and Kashmir, Leader of Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma held detailed interactions with several delegations representing trade unions, businesses, traders, transporters, civil society, intellectuals, professionals, medical associations, students and other sections of society in Srinagar.
J&K BJP Secretary Arif Raja, Co-Convenor All Cells Bilal Parray, Senior L | |
| | | | Jammu police holds PCPG meeting at Police Station Khour and Police Post Pallanwala | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 19: Jammu (Rural) Police today organised a Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meeting at Police Station Khour and Police Post Pallanwala, led by SP Rural Jammu, in the presence of SDPO Akhnoor and SHO Police Station Khour.
The meeting was attended by prominent citizens, senior citizens, Panches, Sarpanches, Village Defence Guards (VDGs) and other respectable members of the local community.
During the interaction, the participants raised various grievance | |
| | | | Reasi police nabs drug peddler, Heroin recovered at Katra | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Sept 19: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Reasi Police apprehended a suspected drug peddler during naka checking at Chungi, Reasi-Jammu Road, Katra. A Police Party of Police Station Katra, while performing naka duty at about 1605 hours, noticed a person coming on foot from Asia Chowk towards Reasi. On seeing the naka party, the individual attempted to flee from the spot. However, the alert naka party tactfully apprehended hi | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu hosts two-day Arthroplasty Beginners Course | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 19: AIIMS Jammu is hosting a two-day Arthroplasty Beginners Course on September 18 and 19, 2026, bringing together experienced arthroplasty surgeons from AIIMS New Delhi, AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Patna, AIIMS Jammu and other reputed institutions across the country.
The academic programme provides a platform for young surgeons to strengthen their understanding of the fundamentals of arthroplasty and learn directly from experienced practitioners through lectures, disc | |
| | | | L-G VK Saxena empowers Naib-Tehsildars to issue reserved category and income certificates | | | |
Early Times Report
LEH, Sept 19: In a significant step towards making essential government services more accessible to people in remote areas of Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has empowered Naib-Tehsildars, holding independent charge of a Tehsil, to issue Reserved Category Certificates and Income Certificates within their respective local jurisdiction.
The decision aims to reduce the difficulties faced by residents, particularly those living in remote and far-flung areas, who otherwise have to travel long distances to obtain certificates required to access various government schemes, benefits, reservations, and other services. By decentralising the certification proces | |
| | | | SPPND GDC Samba celebrates Hindi Diwas with Week-Long Series of Literary Activities | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Sept 18: SPPND Government Degree College Samba celebrated Hindi Diwas with great enthusiasm and literary fervour through a series of academic and literary activities organised by the Department of Hindi from 14th to 19th September, culminating in a vibrant Speech Competition on September 19.
The celebrations aimed to highlight the significance of Hindi as a language of expression, knowledge and cultural heritage, while providing students with meaningful platforms to | |
| | | | MIER College organises sessions on "Entrepreneurship in Psychology" and "Decoding Gen Z" | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 19: The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of MIER College of Education, organised two insightful sessions on September 18, 2026, focusing on emerging opportunities in psychology and effective engagement with Generation Z. The sessions were facilitated by Ms. Gagandeep Kaur Sethi, Clinical Psychologist and Director, Unique Psychological Services, New Delhi.
Jasleen Mohial, Coordinator, IQAC, delivered the welcome address, welcoming the resource person, facul | |
| | | | One day awareness camp organized by Civil Defence, Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 19: One Day Civil Defence awareness camp was organized by Civil Defence, Jammu at NCC Camping Ground, Nagrota, Jammu under the supervision of Zia-Ul-Haq-Dy.SP Deputy Controller, Civil Defence, Jammu.
Around 300 NCC Cadets of various districts of Jammu & Kashmir was participated enthusiastically in the programme. The camp was aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness and equipping the cadets with essential life-saving skills required during emergencies and disas | |
| | | | Mexican Coach Patrice Ramos conducts three-day Padel Clinic in J&K | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 19: A three-day Padel Clinic led by Mexican international coach Patrice Ramos got underway at Champions Arena on September 18, with 20 players undergoing intensive training aimed at improving their skills and performance.
Ramos, associated with the McDonald's Indian Padel Academy, is conducting the clinic from September 18 to 20, focusing on technical skills, game awareness and match performance.
A spokesperson for the Padel Sports Association of J&K said bringing international-standard coaching to the region had been a key objective of the association.
"It was our desire to provide international-standard coaching to our players for skill upgradation and | |
| | | | New Chapter Begins: PSPS GCW Gandhi Nagar hosts Freshers' Party 2026 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 19: Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government College for Women (PSPS GCW), Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, today hosted a vibrant and memorable Freshers' Party 2026 for the students of First Semester at the College Auditorium. Organised by the Student Council under the aegis of the Students Welfare Committee, the celebration revolved around the inspiring theme "Pages in the Making," symbolising the beginning of a new and exciting chapter in the students' academic journey. The programme commenced with a formal welcome and the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp. The auditorium was aesthetically decorated with a vintage literary concept featuring books, pens, inkpots | |
| | | | WMDA conducts sanitation drive around Manasbal Lake | | | | Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, Sept 19: The Wullar Manasbal Development Authority (WMDA), in collaboration with a local school, Delight Public School, Kulpora, Manasbal today held a series of awareness camps and sanitation drive in the catchment areas of Manasbal lake to raise awareness among people and stakeholders about conserving the famous water body and ill effects of pollution. During the rally, participants, comprising students, volunteers and officials of WMDA highlighted the need for maintaining ecological balance and maintaining sanitation around the lake. Chief Executive Officer, Wullar Manasbal Development Authority, Ahsanul Haq Chishti, highlighting the importance of sanitati | |
| | | | University of Jammu organises panel discussion on "BRICS 2026: The Delhi Declaration" | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 19: The Department of Strategic and Regional Studies (DSRS), University of Jammu, organised a panel discussion on "BRICS 2026: The Delhi Declaration" at the Seminar Hall of the Department, bringing together eminent academicians and a senior civil servant to deliberate on the evolving significance of BRICS and its implications for India and the changing world order.
The discussion was moderated by Prof. Dipankar Sengupta, Department of Economics, University of Ja | |
| | | | GDC Ramgarh organizes one-day lecture on financial literacy in collaboration with SEBI | | |  Early Times Report
RAMGARH, Sept 19: The Career Counselling Cell of Government Degree College, Ramgarh, organized a one-day lecture on "Financial Literacy" in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The programme was organized under the patronage of Prof. (Dr.) Meeru Abrol, Principal, GDC Ramgarh, and convened by Prof. Sandeep Kumari, Convener, Career Counselling Cell.
The session was conducted by Prof. (Retd.) Pawan Kumar Gupta, SEBI Smart Securities Market Tra | |
| | | | DDPS Student Creates National Record in Powerlifting | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 19: Dewan Devi Public School, Jammu is proud to announce that Master Panap Thusoo has brought immense glory to the school and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir with his outstanding performance at the national level. Master Panap Thusoo secured 1st Position (Gold Medal) in the 120 Kg weight category at the Sub-Junior National Powerlifting Championship held at New Delhi from 8th to 11th September 2026. Competing with a body weight of 113.200 Kg, Panap lifted a | |
| | | | JIAR hospital organizes Ayurvedic Medical Camp | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 19: Jammu Institute of Ayurveda and Research (JIAR), Jammu organized an Ayurvedic Medical Camp at Sanskrit University, Jammu, benefiting a large number of patients. A total of 130 patients were examined and provided Ayurvedic consultation and treatment as per their individual health conditions. Panchakarma therapies were also advised to eligible patients, emphasizing the personalized approach of Ayurveda. An important feature of the camp was Marma Therapy, through which 30 patients received therapeutic care for improving physical well-being. The camp was conducted by a team of Ayurvedic physicians along with PG scholars, including Dr. Arjun Gupta, Dr. Raman S | |
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