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| BJP leader Indu Bhushan Sharma launches Belpatra Plantation Drive | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 17: Today on the 3rd Monday of auspicious month of Savan Sr. BJP leader Sh Indu Bhushan Sharma started a plantation drive of Belptra plants at Green Belt Park Gandhi Nagar with fellow Morning walker association members.
During the month of Sawan, Belpatra* (leaves of the wood apple tree) is offered to Lord Shiva because it is extremely dear to Mahadev. Religious belief holds that its cooling
nature soothes Shiva’s fierce temperament and alleviates the burning | |
| | | | SMVD Katra Trip shed extension project: Locomotive maintenance capacity to see major increase | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 17: To improve passenger amenities and further strengthen rail operations, work on the Trip Shed Extension Project at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in the Jammu Division of Northern Railway is progressing rapidly. The main objective of this expansion is to augment the existing maintenance facilities and increase the locomotive handling capacity at Katra Railway Station.
Key Features of the Project
Under this expansion, 2 additional bays and 2 pit lines are bein | |
| | | | Dps jammu students shine at fankaar season-4 dance competition | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 17: Students of Delhi Public School (DPS) Jammu showcased their talent and enthusiasm for dance at Fankaar Season-4, held on 15th August 2026 at Bahu Plaza, Jammu, as part of the celebrations marking India’s 80th Independence Day.
Representing DPS Jammu, seven talented students participated in a Western Dance Group Performance, captivating the audience with their energetic presentation and confident stage presence.
The participating students were:
• Nivriti K | |
| | | | Er. Nazir Ahmad Yatoo Honoured on Independence Day | | |  Early Times Report
Chadoora, Aug 17: On the occasion of Independence Day, Er. Nazir Ahmad Yatoo was honoured with a memento by the SDM Chadoora in recognition of his public service and continued efforts towards addressing the concerns of the people.
The recognition has been widely appreciated as it acknowledges the efforts of a person who has been increasingly visible on the ground, reaching out to people and visiting areas where, unfortunately, many political leaders have rarely been seen. | |
| | | | UP to take a major leap in investment from Japan under CM Yogi’s leadership | | | | Early Times Report
Uttar Pradesh, Aug 17: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s campaign to transform Uttar Pradesh into the country’s leading industrial and global investment hub is set to gain fresh momentum through economic partnership with Japan. More than 200 leading Japanese industrialists, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), business representatives and policymakers will participate in the ‘UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026’ to be held in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi from August 18 to 23. Through the five-day investment conference, the Yogi Government aims to convert the business interest of Japanese companies into concrete investments, technology transfer, joint projects and large-scale employmen | |
| | | | 15 Crore people getting free ration in UP: CM Yogi | | |  Early Times Report
Lucknow, Aug 17: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appealed to fair price shop dealers involved in government ration distribution to do work that brings respect. One should never do work that does not bring respect. This ruins generations and adversely affects them. Referring to the changes that came after 2017, he stated, “Now no one can point a finger at you. Before 2017, SP people used to keep the ration cards of the poor in their homes, because of which they would die of | |
| | | | Samba police foiled a bovine smuggling attempt | | | | Early Times Report
Samba, Aug 17: Intensifying its sustained campaign against bovine smugglers and their propagators, Samba Police has successfully foiled a bovine smuggling attempt within the jurisdiction of Police Station Ghagwal by arresting a bovine smuggler and rescuing fourteen (14) bovines. The vehicle used in the illegal transportation of bovines was also seized. A police team of PS Ghagwal while routine vehicle checking at naka NHW Tapyal, intercepted a Container truck bearing registration number HP38H-7827 which was coming from Kathua side. During search and checking, fourteen bovines were found inside the vehicle which were tied in a cruel manner and were being transported ill | |
| | | | DC Poonch reviews arrangements for Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi | | | | Early Times Report
POONCH, Aug 17: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office to review and finalize arrangements for the Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). The meeting was attended by SSP Shafket Hussain Bhat; Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik; senior officers of the district administration and police department, along with religious scholars, Muftis and prominent citizens of the district. Threadbare discussions were held on measures to be taken for the smooth and peaceful observance of Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi, including security arrangements, traffic management, sanitation, uninterrupted power and water supply, medica | |
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