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| Open district-level speedball championship 2026 held | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 13: Jammu Sanskriti School, Kathua, proudly hosted the Open District-Level Speedball Championship 2026, bringing together 250 young sporting talents from 10 different schools across Kathua district for an exciting celebration of skill, speed, and sportsmanship.
The prestigious occasion was graced by Mr. Brijesh Sharma (JKPS), SP Operations, Kathua, as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Ravinder Singh Bhadwal, DSP (Headquarters), as the Guest of Honour. We were also honoured to welcome Mr. Harpreet Singh Anand, Chairman, Jammu Sanskriti Schools, and Mr. Sunny Nanda, General Secretary, J&K Speed Ball Association, as Special Invitees.
The championship was successfully co | |
| | | | National Conference on "Narrating the Himalayas" organised at BGSBU | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Nov 13: Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, organised a National Conference on "Narrating the Himalayas: Tourism, Literature, Culture and Sustainable Development in Jammu & Kashmir." The conference was jointly organised by the Centre for Hospitality and Tourism and the Department of English, BGSBU, in collaboration with the Waqf Board, Rajouri, with sponsorship support from Jammu and Kashmir Bank.
The conference brought together distinguished dignitaries, academicians, researchers, scholars and students from diverse backgrounds to deliberate upon the rich cultural heritage, literary traditions, tourism potential and sustainable development of the Hima | |
| | | | Samba police busts inter-state narcotics - illegal arms syndicate | | | | Early Times Report
SAMBA, Nov 13: In an ongoing investigation against organised criminal networks, Samba Police through a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has unearthed and substantially dismantled an inter-state narcotics and illegal arms syndicate having operational linkages in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
On 22 Aug 2026, a police party during routine checking at AIIMS Naka Vijaypur, intercepted a Swift car bearing regn No. JK21J-3391, travelling from Samba towards Vijaypur. During checking, the driver was identified as Sourab Baloria R/o Tehsil Vijaypur, Samba. During search, police recovered approx 9.08 gms of heroin-like substance from his possession along with one | |
| | | | Abdullah must stop playing politics over national security: Khatana | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 13: MP Rajya Sabha(Nominated and Senior BJP leader Er. Gulam Ali Khatana has strongly condemned the irresponsible and politically motivated statements made by National Conference patriarch Farooq Abdullah, particularly his rhetoric on matters concerning India's national security, Jammu and Kashmir, and Pakistan. Criticising Abdullahs support to anti-India forces ecpecially Pakistan at a time when the nation requires unity, maturity and unwavering commitment to national interests, such remarks are deeply disappointing and deserve unequivocal criticism.
Farooq Abdullah, having occupied important constit | |
| | | | Div Com reviews developmental scenario in Doda District | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, Nov 13: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Vikas Kundal today chaired a comprehensive review meeting here in the Conference Hall of DC Office Complex Doda to assess the progress of developmental projects and ground impact of government schemes in this mountainous District.
The Div Com inquired about the ongoing and completed infrastructure projects and other government initiatives being implemented in the district.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Krishan Lal, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Anil Kumar Thakur; ADC Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Butyal; Chief Planning Officer Manesh Kumar Manhas; ASP Headquarters Mohammad Aslam; DPO Akhtar Hussain Qazi; | |
| | | | MLA Vikram Randhawa initiates work on volleyball court at GHSS Bahu Fort; fulfils long-pending demand of students | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 13: MLA Bahu, Ch. Vikram Randhawa, today initiated the work for the development of a volleyball court at Government Higher Secondary School, Bahu Fort, fulfilling a long-pending demand of the school and its students.
The occasion was attended by Principal Madam Anuradha and other members of the school staff, Mandal President Surjeet Singh, former Corporator Sharda Kumari and several prominent local residents. Officials from the Department of Youth Services and Sports, including the concerned Junior Engineer (JE), along with the contractor, were also present.
The work is being undertaken by the Department of Youth Services and Sports and marks an important st | |
| | | | Traffic advisory issued for 'Run For Unity' in Jammu on Nov 15 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 13: Traffic Police City Jammu has issued a traffic advisory for the "Run for Unity" being organised by District Police Jammu on November 15 from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM with the objective of promoting the message of National Unity and Integrity.
As per the advisory, the run will start from Auditorium Main Gate, Gulshan Ground (PHQ Side) - Panama Chowk - Asia Crossing via Fire and Emergency Services Road - Main Stop Gandhi Nagar - Last Morh Gandhi Nagar - Diamond Honda Showroom Digiana via New Flyover and thereafter return to Gulshan Ground, Auditorium Gate (PHQ Side), via the same route.
As per order, all kind of traffic movement shall remain restricted on the a | |
| | | | Sham Lal Sharma Chairs Review Meeting of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department in Bhalwal | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 13: MLA Jammu North Sham Lal Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department at the Block Development Office (BDO), Bhalwal, to assess the progress of ongoing development works, review completed projects and address implementation-related issues across the block. The meeting focused on strengthening rural infrastructure, improving the quality of public assets and ensuring that the benefits of government-funded development initiatives reach people at the grassroots level.
The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Panchayat Shri Mukhtiar Sheikh; Executive Engineer, Rural Engineering Wing, Jammu | |
| | | | Omar-led Govt focusing on inclusive development of far-flung and urban areas of Udhampur and Reasi districts: Rattan Lal Gupta | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 13: Rattan Lal Gupta Adv., Provincial President, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, emphasised the importance of ensuring balanced, equitable and inclusive development of both far-flung rural areas and urban centres of Udhampur and Reasi districts, stating that no area or section of society should be left behind in the development process.
While interacting a delegation of District Udhampur Rural headed by Anyatullah District President Udhampur Rural OBC Cell alongwith Surinder Singh, Gita Devi, Parmila Devi and Polli Devi in the presence of Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Laxmi Datta Senior leader, Rajni De | |
| | | | Samba police arrests absconder evading arrest from the last 31 years, executes arrest warrant | | | |
Early Times Report
SAMBA, Nov 13: Samba Police has arrested an absconder in connection a case registered at Police Station Samba during the year 1995 and executed the arrest warrant issued by the Hon'ble Court Samba under section 512 CrPC.
A team of Police Station Samba succeeded in arresting an absconder namely Rashpal Singh S/o Harmeshwar Singh R/o Basholi District Kathua in case FIR No. 50/1995 U/S 6/25/26 Forest Act registered at PS Samba. The absconder was evading his arrest from the last thirty-one (31) years.
Accordingly, the said absconder was produced in the court of law and was sent to District Jail Kathua by the Hon'ble Court Samba. Thus, the arrest warrant U/S 512 CrPC iss | |
| | | | Samba police arrests 2 absconding accused who were evading arrest from the last one year | | | | Early Times Report
SAMBA, Nov 13: Samba Police has arrested two absconding accused in connection with two different cases registered at Police Stations Vijaypur and Ramgarh during the year 2025. The absconding accused persons were evading their arrest from the last one year.
A team of Police Station Vijaypur succeeded in arresting an absconding accused namely Keshiv Ahirwar S/o Kirpu Ahirwar R/o Bandni Tehsil Rajnagar District Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) in case FIR No. 25/2025 U/S 137(2)/49/64 BNS, 3/4 POCSO Act registered at Police Station Vijaypur. It is pertinent to mention that proceedings for trial in absentia had already been initiated against the accused. He was arrested in execut | |
| | | | HC denies bail to main accused in Poonch poisoning murder case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 13: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has rejected the bail application of the alleged main accused in a 2020 poisoning murder case of Poonch district, observing that circumstantial evidence cannot be brushed aside merely because of the absence of eyewitnesses and that granting bail at this stage could result in a miscarriage of justice.
Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani dismissed the bail plea of Mohd Tariq, a resident of Loran, Tehsil Mandi, District Poonch, who is facing trial in FIR No. 30/2020 registered at Police Station Loran under Sections 302, 109, 295 and 201 IPC.
According to the prosecution, the case pertains to the alleged murder of 22-year-ol | |
| | | | DIG Udhampur-Reasi range conducts comprehensive security review of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Nov 13: A comprehensive security review meeting was chaired by Shri Swarn Singh Kotwal, IPS, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, along with Shri Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, SSP Reasi, at the Conference Hall of Police Station Katra. The meeting was attended by senior officers and representatives of the CRPF, Army, CID, Intelligence Bureau (IB), other security agencies and District Police Reasi.
During the meeting, the prevailing security scenario was thoroughly reviewed, and directions were issued to all concerned officers and agencies to further strengthen security arrangements, enhance inter-agency coordination, maintain heightened vigilance and ensure effective security man | |
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