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Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 24: Under the Swachhata Hi Seva - 2026 campaign, an intensive cleanliness and awareness drive was organized today, on 24 September, 2026, at all major railway stations of Jammu Division.
As part of the campaign, passengers and stall vendors were sensitized about the complete ban on Single-Use Plastic. Informative pamphlets were also distributed to motivate passengers to use eco-friendly alternatives and an appeal was made to maintain cleanliness.
Under Swachhata Pakhwada, various programs related to cleanliness, waste management, No-Plastic campaign and passenger awareness were organized at major stations of the division. | |
| | | | CEO inspects EVM warehouse in Reasi; reviews security protocols | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Sept 24: Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir, Sanjeev Verma, today visited Reasi and conducted the quarterly inspection of the warehouse/Strong Room designated for secure storage of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and other election-related materials. District Election Officer Reasi Kumar Abhishek, Deputy DEO Akshay Rajan, ACR Nitin Verma, CPO Narinder Kumar and other concerned officers were present during the inspection. Representatives of all recognised political parties also participated in the inspection.
The Chief Electoral Officer had a comprehensive review of the security arrangements and infrastructure at the warehouse, including CCTV surveillanc | |
| | | | Rape, forgery allegations: Fast Track Court denies anticipatory bail | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 24: The Fast Track Court, Jammu, has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Liaqat Ali of Barjaini, Samba, in connection with a 2017 case involving allegations of rape, abduction, forgery, cheating and criminal conspiracy. Presiding Officer Amarjeet Singh Langeh dismissed the application on September 24, observing that the allegations were serious and required a comprehensive investigation. Advocates Amit Gupta and Gagan Oswal appeared for the petitioner, while APP Ajay Dogra represented the UT of J&K. The petitioner had sought protection from arrest in FIR No. 256/2017 registered at Police Station Domana for offences under Sections 366, 465, 471, 109, 506 an | |
| | | | Reasi police seizes 69.9 grams of Ganja, one arrested | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Sept 24: In a continued drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Reasi Police achieved a significant success when a naka party of Police Station Katra intercepted a person at Searli Road, Katra, during the night.
During checking, the naka party recovered 23 poly-pouches containing 69.9 grams of a ganja from his possession.
Accordingly, FIR No. 301/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Katra and the accused, identified as Rajinder Kumar S/o Sadhu Ram, R/o Ward No. 5, Main Bazar, Katra, was arrested.
Further investigation is underway to ascertain the source of supply and identify other persons involved in the distrib | |
| | | | Assembly passes Resolution seeking TET exemption for pre-2019 teachers | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today passed by voice vote a Resolution moved by Minister for School Education, Sakeena Itoo, seeking exemption of teachers appointed before October 31, 2019 from appearing in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).
The Resolution was passed after a two-day debate during which members deliberated upon various aspects of the issue and highlighted the concerns of teachers appointed prior to the cut-off date.
The Resolution states: "This House unanimously urges the Union Government to make necessary statutory amendment to Section 23 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, to exemp | |
| | | | 110 Irrigation Schemes in the Sonawari Constituency: Javed Rana | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 24: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Rana today informed the J&K Legislative Assembly that 110 Irrigation Schemes in the Sonawari Constituency comes under the purview of Department.
The Minister was replying to a question raised by Hilal Akbar lone.
The Minister further informed that the Department has prepared 7 DPRs to repair/restore/upgrade the old/non-functional Irrigation Schemes at an estimated cost of Rs 116.00 cr in total. These shall form the part of shelf of projects for the FY 2027-28, he added. | |
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