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| Reasi police seize 4,080 pregabalin capsules; one person apprehended | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Aug 26: Continuing its sustained drive against the illegal trade and distribution of narcotic and psychotropic substances, Reasi Police today achieved a significant success with the recovery of 4,080 Pregabalin capsules and apprehension of one person in the jurisdiction of Police Post Banganga.
Yesterday evening, a police party of Police Post Banganga apprehended one person identified as Ankush Kumar S/o Nand Lal, R/o Chak Mathyani, Tehsil Teryath, District Rajouri, | |
| | | | Samba police cracks murderous attack case at Supwal, arrests accused within hours | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Aug 26: In a significant breakthrough, Samba Police has solved an attempt-to-murder case within hours of the incident, arresting the accused involved in a murderous attack on a man at Supwal under the jurisdiction of Police Station Samba.
Today on 26.08.2026, one lady namely Asha Rani W/o Rampal Kapoor R/o Supwal tehsil Vijaypur district Samba lodged a written complaint at Police Post Supwal stating that her son namely Anil Kumar was allegedly attacked by one Manik S | |
| | | | 'Politically Motivated, Highly Malicious': India Denounces UN Racial Discrimination Committee Remarks | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 26: India on Wednesday rejected the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination's observations concerning the country, characterising them as "politically motivated" and "highly malicious".
In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted that it has taken note of the remarks released by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination following India's 11th periodic review under ICERD, conducted in Geneva on August 11-12.
The MEA clarified that the exercise constituted a routine treaty-body review, in which India participated in a spirit of constructive engagement. It stressed that India's commitme | |
| | | | NCB busts cross-border Heroin Cartel in Jammu; mastermind among 3 arrested with 5.16 Kg Heroin | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 26: In an intelligence-led operation, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Jammu on Wednesday said a major cross-border heroin trafficking cartel was busted, resulting in the seizure of 5.16 kg of drugs and the arrest of three persons, including the suspected mastermind. Acting on specific intelligence on Saturday, a vehicle was intercepted at Panjtirthi in the heart of Jammu and heroin worth crores of rupees was recovered from two of its occupants, both residents of north Kashmir's Baramulla district, a spokesperson of the NCB said. An immediate follow-up action was launched based on crucial leads regarding another resident of Baramulla, who is the suspected m | |
| | | | Samba police cracks down on drug supply chain, arrests two backward-linkage drug smugglers | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Aug 26: In its sustained drive against drug trafficking, Samba Police has achieved significant breakthrough by arresting two drug smugglers during the course of backward linkage investigation in an NDPS case registered at Police Station Ramgarh.
The operation was carried out as part of the investigation into NDPS case FIR No.54/2026 U/S 8/21/22/25 NDPS Act registered at Police Station Ramgarh on 01.08.2026 in which Police had recovered the contraband item and arreste | |
| | | | JMC to transform historic Diwan Mandir Auditorium into Modern Community Facility | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 26: In a significant step towards preserving a historic community space while strengthening public infrastructure, the foundation stone for the renovation and modernization of the existing Auditorium Hall at Diwan Mandir, Kacchi Chhawani, Jammu, was laid today by MLA Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi, in the presence of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav.
The ambitious project, estimated to cost ?262.50 lakh (?2.62 crore), will be fully fund | |
| | | | Syed Altaf Bukhari urges youth to pursue entrepreneurship, calls for stronger government support | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 26: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has urged the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to explore entrepreneurship and create their own livelihood opportunities. He also called upon the government to provide all possible support and a conducive environment to help young people establish and sustain their businesses.
He was speaking on the occasion of the inauguration of 'The Story,' a contemporary jewellery store, in the Rainawari area of Srinagar. Cong | |
| | | | Doda police solve theft case; accused arrested and stolen property recovered | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, Aug 26: In a swift and well-coordinated operation, Police Station Doda solved a theft case by arresting the accused and recovering the stolen property. The case was registered on the complaint of Irshad Ahmed, S/o Nizam Din Batt, R/o Beoli, Doda, who reported theft from his residence. Accordingly, FIR No. 238/2026 U/S 331(3)/305 BNS was registered at Police Station Doda and investigation was taken up. Acting promptly, a dedicated police team of Police Station Doda laun | |
| | | | L-G VK Saxena inaugurates 2nd Suru Summer Festival virtually | | |  Early Times Report
KARGIL, Aug 26: Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today virtually inaugurated the 2nd Suru Summer Festival 2026, being organised at Damsna in the picturesque Suru Valley on August 26-27 to showcase the region's rich cultural heritage, spectacular landscapes, adventure potential and unique way of life.
Suru Summer Festival has been included among the nine UT-level festivals under the 'Celebrate Ladakh' calendar, reinforcing the Administration's vision of promoting Lad | |
| | | | Samples Fail Food Safety Tests; 1,545 Quintals Ordered for Replacement in Kishtwar | | Failed wheat samples raise serious concerns for PDS beneficiaries in Marwah, Warwan and wider J&K | | | asif iqbal naik
Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Aug 26: Serious questions have been raised over the quality of wheat supplied under the Public Distribution System (PDS) in the remote Marwah and Warwan areas of Kishtwar after all six samples tested by the National Food Laboratory (NFL), Ghaziabad, were found non-conforming to prescribed food safety standards.
Following the laboratory findings, the Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Jammu, directed the Food Corporation of India (FCI), Jammu, to lift and replace 1,545 quintals of wheat lying in government stores-895 quintals in Marwah and 650 quintals in Warwan.
The action followed complaints from residents and b | |
| | | | University of Jammu hosts workshop on entrepreneurship and commercialization via RAHI | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 26: The School of Biotechnology (SBT), University of Jammu, organized a one-day interactive workshop on "Entrepreneurship and Commercialization via RAHI (Regional Accelerator for Holistic Innovations)", at the University of Jammu. The workshop aimed to provide participants with an understanding of emerging opportunities in biotechnology, with particular emphasis on innovation, startups, entrepreneurship and the translation of biotechnological research for societal | |
| | | | Amar Kshatriya Rajput Sabha Samba raises strong voice against UGC equity regulations 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Aug 26: The Amar Kshatriya Rajput Sabha, Samba, held a press conference at the Amar Kshatriya Rajput Sabha Bhawan, Samba, under the presidentship of Amardeep Singh, to voice its strong opposition to the proposed UGC Equity Regulations 2026 and highlight concerns over their possible impact on the future, educational opportunities and rights of children.
Addressing the media, the Sabha expressed serious apprehension over certain provisions of the proposed regulations a | |
| | | | Exposure visit of Udhampur farmers organised at KVK Reasi | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Aug 26: Department of Agriculture, Udhampur organised exposure visit for farmers from different villages of Udhampur district here at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J).
The village was attended by a number of farmers of the district. The visit was organised under the dynamic stewardship of Vice Chancellor, Prof. B.N. Tripathi and able guidance of Director Extension (DE), Pro | |
| | | | NHAI conducts detailed technical examination of incident during Expressway Corridor Construction in Samba | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 26: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Jammu, has conducted a detailed technical examination of the incident reported on 25 August 2026 during construction of the elevated corridor under Package 15 of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway at Village Jakh, Tehsil Vijaypur, District Samba.
As part of the examination, three experts with extensive experience in the field were called to the site, said NHAI in a statement issued on Wednesday. The expert team inspected all aspects of the techno-mechanical failure involving the highly sophisticated launching gantry and examined the relevant design details and sequence of operations, it added.
The statem | |
| | | | Chari Mubarak marks culmination of Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 in Poonch; Deputy CM, Legislators participate | | | | Early Times Report
POONCH, Aug 26: Amid religious and spiritual fervour, the Chari Mubarak Yatra was conducted in Poonch, marking the formal culmination of the revered Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.
Led by Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandleshwar Swami Vishavatmanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj, the procession commenced from the Dashnami Akhara Mandir in Poonch, making its way to the sacred Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Shrine at Rajpura, Mandi.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, MLA Kalakote Thakur Randhir Singh, former MLC Vibodh Gupta, Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma, DIG Rajouri-Poonch Sandeep Wazir besides other officers of the civil administration and police were present.
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| | | | DDC Reasi reviews vulnerable road stretches, calls for timely restoration | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Aug 26: District Development Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today chaired a meeting to review the progress of slope stabilization and road restoration works at the vulnerable stretch on the R-A-M Road. During the meeting, issues related to BMG Road and Mahore Market Road were also discussed in detail.
The meeting discussed the ongoing restoration works aimed at strengthening the road, preventing further slope failure and ensuring smooth and safe movement of traffi | |
| | | | Free Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Camp Organized | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 26: Under Project AAROHI, a Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Initiative exclusively for women was successfully organized at NTPHC Toph Shrekhanai, Block Kot Bhalwal. The initiative was supported by the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) and implemented by the Human Organisation for Patronisation of Environment (HOPE) with the objective of promoting awareness and early detection of breast and cervical cancer among women. The camp witnessed the presence of Dr. Amrita Puri (Medical Officer), Nirmal Kumari (ASHA Facilitator), Rangma Kumari (FMPHW), and Ruksana Choudhary (FMPHW), who actively supported the successful conduct of the camp.
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| | | | MY Bharat Kishtwar hosts Khelo India dialogue on August 27 | | | | Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Aug 26: District Youth Officer, MY BHARAT Kendra Kishtwar Sandeep Sharma today briefed the media on upcoming Khelo India Dialogue, scheduled to be held on August 27, 2026 at Government Degree College (GDC) Kishtwar and GDC Chatroo. The programme is being organised under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma. The District Youth Officer informed that the programme would provide students with a unique opportunity to virtually interact with the Prime Minister, who will engage with young participants on various aspects of sports, sports culture and the importance of greater youth participation in sports. "The programme will further provide stude | |
| | | | Political drama by those responsible for ruining J&K will serve no purpose: Sagar | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 26: National Conference General Secretary Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar on Wednesday cautioned political parties and self-styled leaders against attempting to rewrite their political record through political theatrics and crocodile tears, asserting that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are fully aware of those who betrayed their trust, compromised their interests and contributed to the erosion of the region's political, constitutional and democratic rights.
Addressing a meeting at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, Sagar said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have made immense sacrifices for the establishment and strengthening of democracy, eradication of illite | |
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