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| Labour Department organises one-day workshop focusing on implications of four labour codes | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: The Labour Department, Jammu and Kashmir organised a One-Day Orientation-cum-Training Programme on the Four Labour Codes at the Meeting Hall of the Labour Commissioner, Jammu, under the chairmanship of Labour Commissioner, J&K, S. Charandeep Singh (JKAS). The programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of departmental field functionaries and promoting effective, uniform and transparent implementation of the new labour law framework across Jammu Division.
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| | | | Arvind Gupta inaugurates Rs 80 lakh development works in Ward 32 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: Jammu West MLA Shri Arvind Gupta inaugurated development works estimated at Rs 80 lakh in Ward No. 32, including the upgradation and construction of the Cremation Ground and Shed at Pouni Chak, along with allied civic works in Ajit Colony and Tirlokpur.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Arvind Gupta said, "Our priority is to ensure that every basic civic requirement of the people is addressed and that development reaches every locality. The Pouni Chak cremation s | |
| | | | CS visits Zehanpora Archaeological Site, marks commencement of Phase-II excavation | | |  Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, Aug 29: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today visited the ongoing archaeological excavation site at Zehanpora in Baramulla to review the progress of excavation works, the historical and archaeological significance of the site and mark commencement of Phase-II of the excavation.
The visit was attended by the Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir; Principal Secretary, Culture Department; Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla; Director, Archives, Archaeology & Museums; SSP | |
| | | | Power shut down | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Sector 1, 2 & 3 of Trikuta Nagar and Extension 1, 2, 3 & 4 of adjoining areas will remain affected on August 30 from 6:30 am to 10:30 am.
Similarly, the power supply to Bakshi Nagar, Rehari, Sarwal, Bone & Joint Hospital, Cancer Hospital and adjoining areas will remain affected on August 30 from 8 am to 1 pm. (During the shutdown period Power supply to Medical R/Stn shall be fed from R/Stn New Sectt for ensuring on-interrupted power supply to GMC Jammu. Further Super Speciality Hospital should be fed from New Sectt Station through S-5 1l KV feeder.
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| | | | Power shutdown by KPDCL | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 29: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Budgam line will be observed due to which power supply to Budgam, Sabdan, Nasrullahpora, Jawalapora, Town, Ompora, SIDCO Housing Colony, Railway Station, Budgam, NIFT and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 06 September 2026.
Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Tral-1st (Tapline Chewa) will be observed due to which power supply to Chewa, Tral Bala, Bajwani, Khalil, Bathnoor, Hayina and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 30 August 2026.
Likewise, shutdown of 33 kV Pinjura line will be observed due to which power supply to Town Aarhama, Bongam, | |
| | | | DM, SSP chair NCORD meeting in Doda | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, Aug 29: District Magistrate Doda, Krishan Lal and Senior Superintendent of Police Doda, Kartik Shrotriya today jointly chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee under the National Coordination Committee for Drug Law Enforcement (NCORD) at the DC Office Complex, Doda to review measures being taken to curb drug abuse and strengthen enforcement against the illegal drug trade in the district. The meeting held a detailed review of the prevailing drug situation, enforcement activities, preventive measures, awareness programmes and inter-departmental coordination to tackle the menace of drug abuse. During the meeting, various issues were discussed including instal | |
| | | | Surinder Choudhary calls BJP's Secretariat Gherao Hypocritical, Demand Statehood for J&K | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Senior leader and Deputy Chief Minister J&K on Saturday hit out at the BJP over what he termed its "blatant hypocrisy", questioning the rationale behind its proposed gherao of the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar. Interacting the party functionaries at National Conference Party Provincial Headquarter at Gandhi Nagar, Jammu In the presence of Arjun Singh Raju Hon'ble MLA Ramban and Pyare Lal MLA Inderwal.
Choudhary said that | |
| | | | Dynastic politics kept Srinagar's people trapped in decades of suffering, neglect and exploitation: Bukhari | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 29: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday said that the "people of Srinagar city have endured decades of neglect and political exploitation, particularly since 1990." He accused the ruling NC of deceiving the people with false promises during the 2024 Assembly elections. He made these remarks today while addressing an event at the Apni Party headquarters in Srinagar. The event was organised to welcome new members into the party fold. Peop | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu advances minimally invasive cranial and spinal care | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: The Department of Neurosurgery, AIIMS Jammu, has successfully performed a series of advanced endoscopic and minimally invasive cranial and spinal surgical procedures, reinforcing the institute's commitment to bringing contemporary neurosurgical care closer to the people of Jammu & Kashmir and adjoining regions.
These procedures have been undertaken using incision-less endoscopic routes wherever feasible, or through very small, strategically placed incisions. | |
| | | | J&K sports fraternity pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: Athletes, former sportspersons, coaches and other stakeholders from Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday extended greetings to the sporting fraternity on the occasion of National Sports Day, paying tribute to legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
The day is celebrated every year on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of India's greatest sportspersons, whose contribution to Indian hockey remains a source of inspiration for generations.
Sports personalities from Jammu and Kashmir used the occasion to highlight the importance of sports in building a healthy and disciplined society while calling for greater support and oppo | |
| | | | Doda police traced missing woman from Kahara; reunited her with family | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, Aug 29: In continuation of its sustained efforts to trace missing persons, Doda Police successfully traced a woman who had earlier been reported missing from the Kahara area of District Doda and safely reunited her with her family.
The missing woman, namely Rubina Begum, W/o Mohd Ashan, R/o Joura, Tehsil Kahara, District Doda, had been reported missing earlier, following which Police Post Kahara, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Gandoh, initiated necessary proceedings and launched efforts to trace her whereabouts.
A police team of Police Post Kahara, through persistent follow-up and sustained efforts, successfully traced the missing woman on 29.08.2026.
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| | | | Looking to advance India's vision for region free from terror: PM ahead of SCO summit | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was looking forward to advancing India's vision for the SCO, anchored in security, connectivity and opportunity, and to working with fellow members for a region free from the scourge of terrorism. Ahead of his two-nation tour to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1, the Prime Minister also said that he was confident that his visit will strengthen India's strategic partnerships in Central Asia and deepen the civilisational connect with the region.
In his departure statement, Modi said the trip will advance the shared pursuit of peace, stability and prosperity, values that lie | |
| | | | Budgam-Katra train service resumes in Jammu and Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: The train service between Budgam in central Kashmir and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) in the Jammu division resumed on Saturday after being suspended for nearly two months due to the Amarnath Yatra, bringing relief to commuters, an official said The train service from both sides had been suspended from June 29, ahead of the commencement of the 57-day-long annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath, located at an elevation of 3,880 metres in the Valley. The pilgrimage concluded on Friday, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan.
"Keeping in view the convenience of passengers, particularly devotees travelling to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, Train Nos 0 | |
| | | | NHPC hosts 50th annual general meeting | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: NHPC hosted its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28.08.2026 through video conferencing from its Registered Office, Faridabad. The members of the Company, inter alia, considered the proposal for declaration of a final dividend of Rs 0.21 per equity share for FY 2025-26, in addition to the interim dividend of Rs 1.40 per equity share paid in February 2026.
Bhupender Gupta, CMD addressed the shareholders at the AGM. Members of the NHPC Board, including Sanja | |
| | | | SKUAST-K celebrates National Sports Day with 'Ek Ghanta Maidan Mein' at Shalimar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 29: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) celebrated National Sports Day at its Shalimar Campus with a series of sporting activities centred around the theme "Ek Ghanta Maidan Mein", encouraging students to devote at least one hour every day to physical activity and sports.
The programme was organized at the Sports Ground of the Shalimar Campus to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the lege | |
| | | | Grand Cycling rally held at MA Stadium to mark National Sports Day | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: To commemorate National Sports Day and promote the message of fitness, healthy living and active participation in sports, a Grand Cycling Rally was organised at M.A. Stadium, Jammu, by the Cycling Association of J&K (CAJK).The event was organised in joint collaboration with the J&K Sports Council, SAI Centre Jammu and 76 Battalion CRPF, whose coordinated efforts ensured the smooth and successful conduct of the rally.
The cycling rally witnessed enthusiastic p | |
| | | | SWD Budgam organises Training Programme on PCPNDT Act | | | | Early Times Report
BUDGAM, Aug 29: The Social Welfare Department (SWD), through SANKALP - Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW), Mission Shakti Budgam, organised a training programme on the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994 at Government Degree College (GDC), Budgam.
The programme was organised for In-charge personnel of Ultrasound/USG and diagnostic centres with the objective of strengthening their understanding of the provisions of the PCPNDT Act, ensuring strict compliance with statutory requirements and promoting responsible practices aimed at preventing the misuse of prenatal diagnostic techniques for sex selection.
Dr. Masroofa Majeed, Gender Specia | |
| | | | DLSA Ganderbal continues Legal Awareness Campaign | | | | Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, Aug 29: Continuing the legal awareness campaign started from 24 August 2026 under the NALSA (JAGRITI) Scheme, 2025. "Empowered Youth, Stronger India", the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ganderbal, today conducted two legal awareness programmes at Sindh Valley Educational Institute, Kangan, and Royal Public High School, Badampora, Ganderbal.
The campaign is being conducted under the guidance of the Chairman, DLSA Ganderbal, Abdul Nasir, Principal District & Sessions Judge, Ganderbal, and under the supervision of the Secretary, DLSA Ganderbal, Sheikh Babar Hussain, with the objective of promoting legal literacy, awareness of rights and responsibilit | |
| | | | Relief Commissioner reviews delivery of essential services in the migrant camps | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Arvind Karwani, Relief and Rehabilitation (M), J&K to review the status of delivery of essential services in the migrant camps, ongoing developmental works and proposed maintenance, upkeep, and repair works for the current financial year in migrant camps. The progress of extension of social sector schemes to the eligible migrant beneficiaries was also reviewed.
The meeting was attended by senior officers of the Relief Organization and Nodal Officers from the allied Government Departments like Jal Shakti Department, Public Works Department(R&B), Jammu Power Development Corporation, Urban Environmental Engine | |
| | | | Jodhamal student published in International Peer-Reviewed Journal | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: Jodhamal Public School proudly announces a significant academic achievement by Adhvik Mahajan, a Class XII Commerce student, whose original research paper has been published in the International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), an international peer-reviewed academic journal.
Titled "How In-Store Factors Influence Purchase Decisions in a Traditional Ethnic Retail Setting," the 10,000-word research paper examines consumer behaviour and retail management in | |
| | | | YCET Jammu concludes week-long induction program for newly admitted students | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: Yogananda College of Engineering & Technology (YCET), Jammu, successfully concluded its Week-Long Induction Program for newly admitted students with a Valedictory Function on August 29, 2026, at the College Seminar Hall. The program was organized with the objective of providing newly admitted students with a comprehensive orientation to the academic environment, institutional facilities, professional opportunities, industry expectations, entrepreneurship, innovation, emerging technologies and overall personality development.
Day 1 - August 24, 2026
The Inaugural Session began with Lamp Lighting, followed by Saraswati Vandana. Dr. Sanjeev Singh, Director, | |
| | | | Div Com reviews preparations for 1st International Film Festival of J&K | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 29: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) to review preparations for the upcoming 1st International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJ&K).
During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner directed all concerned departments to ensure befitting, comprehensive and meticulous arrangements for the successful conduct of the festival and to execute their assigned responsibilities with utmost efficiency.
He instructed designated Nodal Officers to remain stationed at their respective venues and maintain close coordination with all stakeholders. | |
| | | | FDA conducts 140 inspections; 55 food samples lifted across J&K | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 29: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K, conducted food safety enforcement activities across various districts of Jammu and Kashmir. During the drive, 140 inspections were conducted and 55 food samples were lifted for testing of quality and safety parameters. The samples included Milk and Milk Products, Edible Oils and Spices, besides other food commodities.
As part of the enforcement action, 17 Improvement Notices were issued to various Food Business Operators under Section 32 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and 11 cases were compounded under Section 69 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, involving a total penalty of ₹11,000. | |
| | | | 24th J&K UT Athletics Championships Opening Ceremony held | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 29: The opening ceremony of the 24th J&K UT Athletics Championships was held today at the Athletics Track, University of Jammu, marking a vibrant start to the three-day sporting extravaganza.
The Championships are being organized by the J&K Amateur Athletics Association under the aegis of the Athletics Federation of India, in collaboration with the University of Jammu, and sponsored by the J&K Sports Council.
Over 800 athletes from across the Union Territory a | |
| | | | Celebration of National Sports Day at GDC Purmandal | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 29: Government Degree College (GDC) Purmandal celebrated National Sports Day on 29th August, 2026 with great fervour to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
The programme was organized by the Sports Committee of the college under the guidance of worthy Principal Prof. (Dr.) Indu Khajuria.
On this occasion, various sports competitions including Kho-Kho, Tug of War and Carrom were organized to foster physical fitness, s | |
| | | | National Sports Day Celebration held at GDC Vijaypur | | |  Early Times Report
Vijaypur, Aug 29: Government Degree College Vijaypur celebrated National Sports Day on 29 August 2026 with great enthusiasm and sporting spirit, commemorating the birth anniversary of legendary Indian hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
The event aimed to promote sports, physical fitness, discipline, teamwork and a healthy lifestyle among students. Various sporting activities, particularly Volleyball and Tug of War, were organized, providing students an opportunity to demons | |
| | | | Delhi Mayor orders more machinery to expedite clearing of Bhalswa landfill | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Aug 29: Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi on Saturday directed officials to deploy additional machinery at the Bhalswa landfill to expedite biomining and ensure that the remaining legacy waste is cleared within the stipulated timeframe.
Inspecting the landfill site and reviewing the ongoing remediation work, Wahi said only around 4-5 lakh tonnes of legacy waste remained at the dumpsite, according to an official statement.
Around 15,000 tonnes of waste is currently being processed daily at the site, he said, directing officials to step up the pace of operations by deploying more machines.
Wahi also directed officials to double the current pace of processing fresh w | |
| | | | NEET-PG aspirant dies by suicide in Hyderabad | | | | Early Times Report
Hyderabad, Aug 29: A 26-year-old female NEET-PG aspirant allegedly died by suicide here on Saturday, a day before appearing for the examination, police said.
The deceased, a native of Andhra Pradesh, who had completed her MBBS, ended her life by consuming an unknown poisonous substance in a room of a private hostel.
She was staying in the hostel and preparing for the NEET-PG examination for the past seven months and was to appear for exam on Sunday, a police official said.
A suicide note purportedly written by her was recovered from the room, in which she stated that she was suffering from depression since her intermediate education (class 11-12), the official said. | |
| | | | Adityanath slams opposition for dividing people in name of caste, region, language | | | | Early Times Report
Gorakhpur (UP), Aug 29: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday accused his political rivals of dividing people in the name of caste, region and language.
He called them a gang of dacoits and said whenever they got the chance, they engaged in plunder, looted the state and the country, and spread anarchy.
“We need to be wary of them. We must not trust them,” the chief minister said while inaugurating and laying the foundation of 170 development projects worth over Rs 130 crore in Gorakhpur.
“They seized the land belonging to the poor and to traders their birthright. However, this ‘double-engine’ BJP government will not allow the oppression of the poo | |
| | | | SAI STC Jammu organises Cycling Rally | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 29: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, which is celebrated as National Sports Day across India, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Sports Training Centre, Jammu, is organising various sports and fitness activities from 28th to 30th August 2026, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council and 76th CRPF Battalion.
As part of the three-day celebrations, a Cycling Rally was successfully organised at Jammu. Various other sports activities and matches are also being organised during the celebrations with the objective of promoting fitness, healthy living, sportsmanship and awareness about the importance o | |
| | | | Haryana CM hands over appointment letters to 1,054 Mewat cadre primary teachers | | | | Early Times Report
Gurugram, Aug 29: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 1,054 newly appointed Primary Teachers (PRTs) of the Mewat Cadre, in a move aimed at strengthening primary education in the region, an official said.
The appointment letters were handed over during a state-level orientation programme held at the Grain Market in Nuh.
Saini said the recruitment would improve the teacher-student ratio and strengthen the standard of primary education in Mewat.
He described the recruitment as a “victory of the merit of the youth” and claimed that more than two lakh government jobs had been provided by the BJP government without the “ | |
| | | | IMD forecasts extremely heavy rain in 5 Odisha districts till Aug 31 | | | | Early Times Report
Bhubaneswar, Aug 29: The IMD on Saturday forecast extremely heavy rainfall in five districts of north and coastal Odisha till August 31 in the wake of a low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal, officials said.
The weather system is likely to trigger intense rainfall in northern, interior and coastal parts of the state, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Rainfall of more than 20 cm is likely at isolated places in Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak and Kendrapara districts till Monday, an official said, adding that rainfall activity may continue in the state till September 4.
The state authorities have taken precautionary measures in view of | |
| | | | 3 students drown in pond in Assam’s Jorhat | | | | Early Times Report
Jorhat (Assam), Aug 29: Three students drowned in a pond in Assam’s Jorhat district on Saturday, police said.
A group of 10-12 boys had gone to celebrate the birthday of one of their friends on the banks of a pond in the Cinnamara tea estate near Jorhat town, they said. The three boys are suspected to have got into the pond for a bath, when they drowned, police said. The bodies were later recovered by State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel, they said. The victims were identified as Akshat Kumar Roy, Sushanta Patel and Rehan. All were students of a local private school, with Rehan studying in class 9 and the other two, in class 11. | |
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