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| CPCO Amit Sharma lauds successful completion of population enumeration in snow-bound areas in UTs of J&K and Ladakh | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 6: As part of Census 2027, Population Enumeration has been successfully completed in the designated snow-bound areas of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, covering 5,292 Enumeration Blocks (EBs) including 4,597 in Jammu & Kashmir and 695 in Ladakh, involving enumeration across remote and difficult-to-access areas requiring extensive preparation, specialised field arrangements and close coordination with district administrations and Special Charges. This was stated by Chi | |
| | | | DyCM lays foundation stone for Cafe House, Guest House at govt Silk Factory Rajbagh | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 6: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today laid the foundation stone for construction of Café House and renovation of existing Guesthouse at Government Silk Weaving Factory Rajbagh, a unit of Jammu and Kashmir Industries Limited.
MLA, Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed Pardesi, Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department Vikramjit Singh besides others were present on the occasion.
The project is being executed by the J&K Small Scale Industri | |
| | | | Special Yoga, Meditation & Hanuman Chalisa programme held | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 6: A special Yoga and Meditation Programme was organised today at Vishwa Yog Sansthaan (World Yog Institute), Har Ki Pauri, Bagh-e-Bahu, Jammu, with Yoga, Meditation, Hanuman Chalisa and devotional prayers.
Speaking on the occasion, Yog Guru Acharya Dr. Karan, Chairman, Vishwa Yog Sansthaan, said that the organisation is a non-profit institution working in India and abroad with the mission of taking Yoga and Nature to every home, promoting a healthy and drug-free | |
| | | | Arvind Gupta inaugurates Rs 25 Lakh Lane & Drain Development Work in Ward No. 26 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 6: MLA Jammu West Shri Arvind Gupta today inaugurated the development work of a lane and drain at Kali Mata Mandir Lane in Ward No. 26, being executed at an estimated cost of Rs 25 lakh.
The development project fulfills a long-pending demand of the local residents and is aimed at improving drainage, connectivity and basic civic infrastructure in the area. The work is expected to provide greater convenience to residents and strengthen civic amenities in the locali | |
| | | | Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi honoured with Hazrat Sheikh-ul-Aalam Award | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 6: Chairperson of the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, was honoured with the prestigious Hazrat Sheikh-ul-Aalam Award 2026 by Kashmir Markaz-e-Adab-wa-Saqafat (KMAS), Charar-e-Sharief, in recognition of her significant contribution to the propagation of the Rishi-Sufi ideology and her contribution, as Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board, towards the development, restoration and upgradation of spiritual shrines across the Union Territory of | |
| | | | First-of-its-kind pilot project under MCAD-SAMRIDHI scheme launched in J&K at Patyari Cluster, Samba | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 6: In a significant initiative towards modernization of irrigation infrastructure and promotion of efficient water management in Jammu & Kashmir, the Command Area Development Department, Jammu, has initiated the first-of-its-kind pilot project under the Scheme "Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (MCAD-SAMRIDHI)" in the Patyari Cluster of Block Ghagwal, District Samba. This project is one amongst 38 pilot projects approved by Govt. of In | |
| | | | Reasi police arrest six persons in NDPS case | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 6: Continuing its sustained drive against the illegal trade and distribution of narcotic drugs, Reasi Police arrested six persons and recovered 21.09 gm heroin-like contraband during an operation conducted by a police team of Police Station Katra in the Guni Parthal area.
During the operation, the police team noticed a group of suspicious persons near Government Middle School, Guni Parthal. On seeing the police, the suspects attempted to flee from the spot, follo | |
| | | | Ritika Trehan felicitates J&K winner of 'Kahin Gum Na Ho Jaayein' Season 9 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 5: Senior BJP leader and Jammu & Kashmir UT Convenor, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Ritika Trehan, today felicitated Shivali Rani, winner of the J&K finale of the national cookery competition 'Kahin Gum Na Ho Jaayein - Season 9', and congratulated her for earning the opportunity to represent Jammu and Kashmir at the national level.
The J&K finale, held on October 4 at Kala Kendra, Jammu, witnessed the participation of around 35 contestants from across the Union Territ | |
| | | | Another milestone achieved by Deptt of Cardiology, Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 5: The Department of Cardiology, Superspeciality Hospital, Government Medical College, Jammu, has achieved another significant milestone with the successful first implantation of an AVEIR VR leadless pacemaker in the department.The case was particularly challenging. The patient had previously undergone pacemaker implantation at another centre on the left side, which was complicated by device infection. A second pacemaker was subsequently implanted on the right sid | |
| | | | Take Bio-Gas Revolution to every village : Dr Varinder Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 5: Dr Varinder Sharma, Co-Convener, Health Cell, BJP J&K, has warmly welcomed the newly notified Jammu and Kashmir Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026, describing it as a timely and far-sighted initiative that will go a long way in easing the energy crisis aggravated by the ongoing West Asia conflict between Iran and the United States and its worldwide repercussions. "Every household that shifts to bio-gas reduces dependence on imported fuel and strengthens our c | |
| | | | MIER College of Education organises Road Safety Awareness Programme | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 5: MIER College of Education, Jammu, organised a Road Safety Awareness Programme, "Joy of Safety," in collaboration with Value LIFE Foundation and Suzuki Motorcycle India on 5 October 2026, with the aim of promoting road safety awareness and responsible road behaviour among students. The programme was attended by students of the School of Education and the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. The initiative focused on sensitising students about traffic rules, | |
| | | | JKTDC employees' protest enters 9th day, seek immediate resolution of long-pending issues | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 5: The indefinite peaceful protest by the JKTDC Employees Union entered its ninth consecutive day on Tuesday, with employees reiterating their demand for immediate resolution of several long-pending service, financial and administrative issues confronting the employees and the Corporation.
The protest was led by Union President Qamar Din, Chairman Arvind Tickoo and General Secretary Anata Koul, along with other office-bearers and employees.
The Union has sought adequate budgetary support for JKTDC, immediate release of pending retirement benefits and remittance of Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) dues, which, according to the employees, have remained pendin | |
| | | | Rajesh Kumar Singh assumes additional charge of CVO, NHPC | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Oct 5: Rajesh Kumar Singh, IRSS (2002) has assumed additional charge of Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), NHPC Limited, India's premier hydropower company and a Navratna enterprise of the Government of India on 06.10.2026. Shri Singh has been entrusted with the additional charge of the post of CVO, NHPC for a period of six months from the date of assumption of charge of the post or till the appointment of a regular CVO in NHPC or till further orders, whichever is the earliest.
Rajesh Kumar Singh is presently serving as the CVO of Power Finance Corporation. He holds a B.Tech. degree in Electronics and Communication from IIT Roorkee and an M.Tech in Communication | |
| | | | Third day of CM Nayab Singh Saini's Singapore visit | | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Oct 5: On the third day of Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini's Singapore visit, an important Round Table Conference was organised under the Singapore Business Forum. On the occasion, the Chief Minister held detailed discussions on investment opportunities across various sectors with representatives of more than a dozen Singaporean companies, office-bearers of the Singapore Business Federation, industry representatives, investors and business leaders.
The Chief Minister made it clear that Haryana aims to increase investment in sectors such as semiconductors, green energy, warehousing and infrastructure with the cooperation of Singaporean companies. | |
| | | | Ensure timely service delivery, effective enforcement & road safety: Transport Commissioner | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Oct 6: Transport Commissioner J&K Vishesh Paul Mahajan today chaired a joint meeting of the Motor Vehicle Department (MND) functionaries of Rajouri and Poonch here to review the functioning of the Department, including online service delivery and road safety measures in the twin border districts.
The Transport Commissioner reviewed the online services on the SARATHI and VAHAN portals and took stock of the pendency and disposal of applications.
He directed the concerned officers and officials to ensure transparency and accountability in the delivery of services. “Applications shall be processed and disposed of in a time bound manner so that the general public | |
| | | | Mohan Lal takes up Garkhal-Parghwal road issue with Chief Engineer BRO | | | |
Early Times Report
AKHNOOR, Oct 5: MLA Akhnoor Mohan Lal today met Chief Engineer of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Brigadier R.K. Mishra, and strongly took up the issue of the poor condition of the Garkhal-Parghwal-Gurha Manhasa road.
During the meeting, the MLA highlighted the damage caused to the road due to last year's floods, which left several stretches with deep potholes and made commuting difficult for residents. He said the road is a vital link for the people of Parghwal, Laz and Garkhal areas and connects nearly 50,000 people with Jammu.
Mohan Lal said patients, schoolchildren, employees and other commuters are facing considerable hardships due to the deteriorated condi | |
| | | | HC cancels bail in 24-Kg Ganja case, orders accused to surrender | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 6: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has cancelled the bail granted to an accused in an Awantipora NDPS case involving the alleged recovery of more than 24 kilograms of ganja, holding that the mandatory requirements governing bail in commercial-quantity cases were not adequately considered.
Justice M.A. Chowdhary set aside the October 28, 2025 order of the Special NDPS Court, Pulwama, granting bail to Shabir Ahmad Dar in FIR No. 145/2024 of Police Station Awantipora. The High Court observed that Section 37 of the NDPS Act cannot be treated as an ordinary consideration or reduced to a mere formality while deciding bail.
The Court directed the ac | |
| | | | HC opens regularisation door for IGNOU contractual staff | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 6: In significant relief to contractual and daily-wage employees of the IGNOU Regional Centre Srinagar, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has allowed three connected writ petitions and directed that their cases be dealt with in accordance with an earlier Division Bench ruling on regularisation.
Justice M.A. Chowdhary held that the petitioners' claims for regularisation and continuation in service were covered by the directions issued by the Division Bench in LPASW No. 91/2016.
Under those directions, the IGNOU Board of Management is required to consider whether the long-serving contractual employees can be regularised and pass a reasoned decision. | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu announces updated contact number for Poison Information and Management Centre | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 6: The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu informs the general public, healthcare professionals and all concerned that the Poison Information and Management Centre (PIMC), Department of Pharmacology, AIIMS Jammu, has updated its contact number.
New PIMC Contact Number: 9541928201
The Poison Information and Management Centre at AIIMS Jammu provides information and guidance regarding poisoning, suspected poisoning, drug overdose, pesticide poisoning and other toxicological emergencies.
Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Sinha, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Jammu, highlighted the importance of timely and appropriate guidance in cases of poisoning and tox | |
| | | | Jammu police recovered Heroin-like substance during foot patrolling at Rajiv Nagar Narwal | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 6: Continuing its drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, the police party of Police Post Narwal conducted Foot Patrolling at Rajiv Nagar,Narwal.
During the foot patrolling, the police party intercepted a pedestrian identified as Ankush Kumar S/o Anitesh Kumar R/o Rajiv Nagar, Narwal. During the proceedings, approximately 7-8 grams of a heroin (Chitta)-like substance was recovered from his possession.
In this regard, FIR No. 302/2026 under Sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act & 111 BNS has been registered at Police Station Bahu Fort and further investigation has been taken up to ascertain the source and intended destination of the recovered substan | |
| | | | Jammu police cracks house burglary within hours; accused arrested, stolen gold worth Rs 15 lakh recovered by PS Satwari | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 6: Jammu Police has worked out a house burglary case within hours of its reporting, arresting the accused and recovering the entire stolen gold, worth around ?15 lakh.
Today, Police Post Gadigarh received a complaint from a resident of Banyan Enclave, Babliyana, stating that on returning home he found that an unknown person had broken into his house and stolen gold ornaments weighing approximately 9.5-10 tolas.
On this complaint, FIR No. 306/2026 under Sections 305 and 331(3) BNS was registered at Police Station Satwari and investigation was taken up.
Under the supervision of SP City South Jammu, a team of Police Post Gadigarh acted swiftly and, using techn | |
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