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| Omar Abdullah led Govt rewarded main accused in 2012 MBBS paper selling scam: LoP Sunil Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 23: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Kumar Sharma on Thursday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have not forgotten how Chief Minister Omar Abdullah rewarded the main accused in the biggest MBBS entrance scam by not only granting him an extension, but also appointing him to a post superannuation job as consultant.
In a statement, Sharma said that Omar Abdullah should be the last person to sermonize on transparency and accountab | |
| | | | 15th J&K UT Shooting Championships from 23-27 July | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 23: The 15th J&K UT Shooting Championship 2026 commenced today at the Shooting Range of the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), J&K, and the Mission Olympic Shooting Academy, Jammu. The championship was inaugurated by Surinder Singh Sodhi President JKRA in the esteemed presence of Kuldeep Singh Jamwal Chairman JKRA, Sharat Chander Singh W. General Secretary/CEO JKRA, Manu Pratap Singh Wazir Joint Secretary and Arun Mansotra Treasurer JKRA. The occas | |
| | | | Dr Syed Darakhshan visits Makhdoom Sahib shrine to access Urs arrangements | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 23: Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, today visited the shrine of Sultan-ul-Arifeen Hazrat Makhdoom Sahib (RA) in Srinagar to take stock of the Annual Urs preparedness. She also inspected the undergoing construction works at the shrine. Dr Andrabi was accompanied by the Waqf Board officers and the team of engineers. Waqf Chairperson analysed the quality of construction in the ongoing works and instructed the staff to complete the wo | |
| | | | J&K Judicial Academy organizes capacity-building programme on Juvenile Justice | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 23: Under the guidance of Justice Sindhu Sharma, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Chairperson, Committee under the Juvenile Justice Act, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy today organized a Capacity-Building Programme on Juvenile Justice for the Principal Magistrates of the Juvenile Justice Boards.
The programme was conducted in hybrid mode, with the Principal Magistrates from the Kashmir Division participating physically at the Academy's | |
| | | | SSP Kishtwar chairs security review meeting ahead of Annual Shri Chandi Mata Machail Yatra | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, July 23: In view of the forthcoming Annual Shri Chandi Mata Machail Yatra, a comprehensive security review meeting was convened under the chairmanship of SSP Kishtwar, Naresh Singh-JKPS, to finalize robust security, traffic management, and logistical arrangements for the smooth and safe conduct of the pilgrimage.
The meeting was attended by the Addl. SP Kishtwar, Addl SP PC Kishtwar, SDPOs, Indian Army, CISF, NDRF, SDRF, Traffic Police, Fire & Emergency Services, | |
| | | | DyCM reviews flash flood restoration in Nowshera | | |  Early Times Report
RAJOURI, July 23: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at Nowshera to assess the progress on restoration works and emergency response measures being undertaken in the aftermath of the recent flash floods. He reviewed the preparedness and response of all concerned departments and directed the officers to ensure speedy restoration of essential services and effective relief measures for the affected population.
The Deputy Chief | |
| | | | Mehbooba's Lectures on Article 370 Ring Hollow; PDP Paved BJP's Way into J&K: Rattan Lal Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 23: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, on Thursday launched a scathing attack on PDP President Mehbooba Mufti for accusing the National Conference of normalising the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35-A, saying the remarks were a desperate bid to stay politically relevant by peddling falsehoods.
Gupta said it was astonishing that the very party which "rolled out the red carpet for the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir" | |
| | | | LG VK Saxena lays foundation stone for heritage-led transformation of historic Leh Old Town | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, July 23: In a landmark initiative aimed at the heritage-led transformation of Leh Old Town, Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today laid the foundation stone for the comprehensive Infrastructure Upgradation and Beautification Project of the historic town, marking a new chapter in transforming the living heart of Ladakh's vibrant culture and rich heritage.
Guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi," the project seeks to seamlessl | |
| | | | Special Train Operated for Convenience of Tourists Visiting Kashmir | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 23: Due to slow traffic on the National Highway caused by heavy rains and inclement weather, Northern Railway, Jammu Division operated a special train today, 23 July, from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to provide relief to passengers stranded in the Kashmir Valley.
This decision was taken with immediate effect under the directions of Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Shri Uchit Singhal, to ensure passenger convenience and comfortable travel.
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| | | | KVK Reasi educates Farmers on Solar Fencing System to Control Monkey Menace | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, July 23: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the aegis of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Jammu (SKUAST-J) educated farmers on solar fencing system at its campus to control menace. KVK Reasi is working under the dynamic laederdship of Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. B.N. Tripathi and able guidance of Director Extension, Prof.Amrish Vaid of SKUAST-J. Dr. Banarsi Lal, Chief Scientist & Head of KVK Reasi said that certain pockets of | |
| | | | District Admin Bandipora to work with School Ecology Clubs for waste Management | | |  Early Times Report
BANDIPORA, July 23: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Thursday chaired a preliminary meeting with Eco Club Incharges of High and Higher Secondary Schools across the district, along with students from NMBHSS and GHSS Bandipora, to discuss the urgent need for effective waste management and environmental conservation.
The Deputy Commissioner highlighted the important role of educational institutions in promoting environmental awareness and called for revitali | |
| | | | CS inaugurates two-day International Conference | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, July 23: A two-day International Conference on "Legal Framework of Election Management Body Independence" commenced today at Hotel Diskitsal, Leh, bringing together constitutional experts, election administrators, legal scholars, academicians and international delegates to deliberate on strengthening the institutional independence of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) and advancing global democratic governance. The conference is being organised by the Office of the Chief | |
| | | | MHA proactively monitoring monsoon situation across country | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 23: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is proactively monitoring the monsoon situation across the country. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, MHA is providing all necessary support to affected States and Union Territories in managing challenges posed by heavy rains. In the month of July, 2026, country has faced heavy rains and landslides in some parts like Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dadar and Nagar Haveli, Daman, J& K etc.
The Ministry of Home Affairs Integrated Control Room (ICR-ER) is working in close coordination with other central ag | |
| | | | Dr Farooq, Omar Abdullah pay rich tributes to political stalwart Ghulam Nabi Wani Sogami | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 23: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Hon'ble Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday paid rich tributes to veteran political leader and former Minister, late Ghulam Nabi Wani Sogami, on his 45th death anniversary.
Remembering late Sogami's immense contribution to public life, the duo described him as a selfless leader, an able administrator and a committed public servant who dedicated his life to the welfare of the people. They recalled his humility, integrity and close bond with the masses, particularly the people of Kupwara and Lolab. They prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and t | |
| | | | No Bulldozer Justice: HC warns authorities against touching private land | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 23: Drawing a firm line against any arbitrary use of force during the Shah Khul anti-encroachment drive, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the authorities to ensure that not even a single inch of proprietary land belonging to citizens is touched.
A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani issued the stern direction while hearing a Public Interest Litigation filed by Mir Mohammad Shafi concerning encroachments and restoration of the Shah Khul water channel in Srinagar.
The Bench made it clear that the removal of encroachments could not be used as a pretext to interfere with legally owne | |
| | | | Court denies bail in rape case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 23: A Fast Track Court in Jammu has rejected the bail application of an Army personnel accused in an alleged rape case, ruling that the complainant's subsequent change of version cannot automatically wipe out her earlier statement recorded before a Magistrate.
Presiding Officer Amarjeet Singh Langeh dismissed the bail plea of Jasvinder Singh, a resident of Kanara, Nowshera, who was arrested on July 1 in FIR No. 100/2026 registered at Police Station Janipur.
The accused had sought bail claiming that he and the complainant had been in a consensual relationship since 2024 and that she had voluntarily accompanied him on the night of the alleged incident. His co | |
| | | | No. of space start-ups rose from one in 2014 to over 400 in 2026: Govt to RS | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 23: India's space sector has witnessed measurable gains since June 2020, when space was opened to private players, with the number of space start-ups increasing from one in 2014 to more than 400 at present, and cumulative private investment crossing USD 600 million, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said in 2026 so far, private investment worth USD 187 million has been reported and 105 authorisations have been issued to non-government entities (NGEs) as on July 7.
"The investor base driving India's space ecosystem has expanded far beyond early angels, with s | |
| | | | Sikkim tunnel collapse: Bodies of all 25 workers retrieved after 72 hours of operations | | | | NAMCHI, July 23: The bodies of all 25 workers have been retrieved from an NHPC hydropower project tunnel under construction, which had collapsed in Sikkim's Namchi district three days ago, officials said on Thursday.
Three of them were recovered during the day, they said.
The labourers were inside the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydropower Project tunnel that caved in following an explosion suspected to have been caused by methane gas shortly after 1 pm on Monday. The state government has constituted a high-level committee to investigate the cause and circumstances surrounding the tragic incident and to recommend appropriate measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future, an official sai | |
| | | | DU urges Sonam Wangchuk to end fast; principals' posts backing Pradhan spark row | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 23: Delhi University (DU) on Thursday appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite fast, while welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to set up fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials in paper leak cases.
In a post on its official X handle, the university said, "We welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji's decision to set up fast-track courts to ensure exemplary punishment for those involved in the paper leaks. This thoughtful decision shows that the GoI places youth at the heart of its functioning."
"In the spirit of harmony and healing, we earnestly request Shri Sonam Wangchuk ji to end his fast in the interest of our | |
| | | | DLSA Ganderbal holds meeting of Monitoring and Mentoring Committee | | | | Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, July 23: In pursuance of Regulation 11 of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) (Free & Competent Legal Aid) Regulations, 2010, the Monitoring and Mentoring Committee of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ganderbal convened a meeting today at the Conference Hall, District Court Complex, Ganderbal to review the functioning and performance of the Legal Aid Defence Counsels (LADCs) and Panel Lawyers engaged in providing free legal services.
The meeting was chaired by Abdul Nasir, Chairman, DLSA (Principal District & Sessions Judge), Ganderbal, in the presence of Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary, DLSA Ganderbal, and Adv. Sajad Hyder Salathi, Mem | |
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