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| BJP OBC Morcha organizes organ donation camp and plantation drive in Jammu on Maharaja Hari Singh ji's birth anniversary | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 23: J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) called upon people to embrace the spirit of social responsibility and selfless service, saying that meaningful initiatives undertaken for the welfare of society are the true way to remember great personalities such as Maharaja Hari Singh Ji.
Sat Sharma was speaking after inaugurating an organ donation awareness and registration camp organized by the BJP OBC Morcha under the "Seva Mera Yogdan" initiative at | |
| | | | CM Omar Abdullah meets IUST VC, KCCI delegation | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met Vice Chancellor of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, and a deputation of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) at Raabita here.
During his meeting with Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, the Chief Minister discussed matters relating to higher education and academic development in Jammu and Kashmir. The interaction reflected the Government's continued engagement wi | |
| | | | Gandhinagar Morning Walkers felicitate Inderjeet | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 23: The Gandhinagar Morning Walkers Association today felicitated S. Inderjeet Singh Sahni on his 77th birthday. A large number of morning walkers and his friends attended this function this morning.
The Chief Organizer Vijay Phoa presented him a planter on behalf of the Association. Other friends also presented to him gifts that included Angvastr and bouquet. Friends wished him a happy and healthy year ahead.
Present on the occasion included Bansi Lal, Er JB | |
| | | | JCCI welcomes Assembly Bill on Gair Mumkin Khads, Urges Protection of Genuine Landowners | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 23: Anil Gupta, Senior Vice President of the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has welcomed the passage of the bill in the Assembly concerning Gair Mumkin Khads, describing it as a positive and much-awaited step for the people of the Jammu region.
Gupta said the passage of the bill would bring relief and happiness to many residents of Jammu region who had been facing difficulties related to land falling under the Gair Mumkin Khad category. According to him | |
| | | | Rana reviews physical, financial progress of Jal Shakti, I&FC works in Kashmir | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 23: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired a review meeting to assess the physical and financial progress of various schemes and developmental works being executed by the Jal Shakti Department and Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) Departments in Kashmir Division.
The meeting was attended by Chief Engineers of the Jal Shakti and Irrigation & Flood Control Departments, besides all Superintendin | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu concludes Patient Safety Week with focus on safer care and recognition at National Patient Safety Conference | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 23: AIIMS Jammu concluded its Patient Safety Week with a closing ceremony focused on strengthening a culture of safety, awareness and continuous improvement in patient care. The week-long observance, coordinated by the Patient Safety Cell under the chairpersonship of Dr. Maria Kapoor, Chairperson, Patient Safety Cell, featured a series of awareness, training and patient-safety activities involving healthcare professionals and staff across the institute.
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| | | | Speaker inaugurates macadamisation work on Nowgam-Kanidajan Charar-i-sharief Road, PHC | | | | Early Times Report
BUDGAM, Sept 23: Speaker, Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today inaugurated the macadamisation work of the Nowgam to Kanidajan Charar-i-sharief road, marking an important step towards strengthening road connectivity and improving transportation facilities for the people of the area.
The 9 kilometre long road is being macadamised at an estimated cost of Rs 1.72 crore. The project is expected to significantly improve the condition of the road, facilitate smooth and hassle-free vehicular movement and provide better connectivity to the adjoining villages and localities.
Speaking on the occasion, the Speaker underscored the importance of robust road | |
| | | | Jammu police cracks house theft case by PS Bahu Fort | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 23: Police Station Bahu Fort has achieved a major breakthrough in a house theft case with the arrest of the main accused and recovery of a substantial portion of the stolen property.
During the intervening night of 19/20 September 2026, a theft took place at the residential house of Puneesh Jain S/o Rajinder Jain, R/o H. No. 234/5, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, wherein jewellery, cash and other valuable articles were stolen.
In this connection, FIR No. 284/2026 U/S 331(4)/305 BNS was registered at Police Station Bahu Fort, and investigation was taken up immediately.
A dedicated police team was constituted to investigate the case. Through sustained investigation, t | |
| | | | Deep rupture within Election Commission raises serious questions over electoral rolls: RL Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 23: Expressing serious concern over the reported differences within the Election Commission of India, Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President, J&K National Conference, said that the revelations regarding repeated objections by two Election Commissioners have raised legitimate and serious questions about transparency, institutional functioning and the integrity of the electoral-roll revision process.
According to a report published by The Indian Express, Election | |
| | | | PIB media delegation from Bhopal visits AIIMS Vijaypur | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Sept 23: As part of an exposure and media tour organized by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), a delegation of media persons from Bhopal visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Vijaypur, Samba, to gain first-hand insight into the premier institute's infrastructure, clinical advancements, academic programs, and patient-centric innovations. During an extensive interactive session with the visiting media representatives, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Sinha, D | |
| | | | Er Gulam Ali Khatana inaugurates AMCU/BMC Unit under HADP in Jammu, holds public Darbar | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 23: BJP Senior Leader and Rajya Sabha MP Er. Gulam Ali Khatana today inaugurated the Automatic Milk Collection Unit (AMCU) and Bulk Milk Cooler (BMC) Unit established under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) of the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) at Village Channi Mowalian, Makwal Marh, Jammu.
The unit, established with the support of the Animal Husbandry Department, is aimed at strengthening local dairy infrastructure by faci | |
| | | | Samba police organized volleyball tournament under Civic Action programme at Madana, Purmandal | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Sept 23: Samba Police has organized a Volleyball tournament under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2026-2027 at Madana under the jurisdiction of Police Station Purmandal.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from five teams across the district and attracted a large number of local spectators.
The final match was played between Madana team and Royal Fighter Gurah team. The Madana team emerged as the winner of the tournament after defeating its opponent in an exc | |
| | | | SOG Jammu arrests three alleged members of Khauf Gang | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 23: The Special Operations Group (SOG), Jammu, has arrested three alleged members of the Khauf gang, including Karanjit Singh alias "Gugga," who was wanted in connection with 13 FIRs.
Karanjit Singh, son of Arjun Singh and a resident of Dablehar, Tehsil R.S. Pura, was apprehended from Delhi during an operation conducted by the SOG Jammu. He had 13 FIRs pending against him.
He is an accused in the Gataroo murder case and has been named in several other cases involving allegations of attempt to murder, assault, rioting, criminal intimidation and possession of illegal weapons.
Karanjit Singh had earlier escaped from the R.S. Pura Observation Home along with t | |
| | | | HRAK & PHDCCI strongly condemn menance of Touts, Anti-Social Elements at Railway Station Katra | | | | Early Times Report
KATRA, Sept 23: A joint meeting of Hotel & Restaurant Association Katra (HRAK) and PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry Jammu Region ( PHDCCI) was held here today wherein strong concern over the alleged ransom of Katra Railway Station by Touts,Anti Social elements and druggists, causing serious problems to the pilgrims and tourists and adversely affecting the image of Katra Vishnodevi was shown. The associations stated that complaints regarding such activities have regularly been brought to the notice of the Gentral Railway Police, Katra, but no effective action has been taken against them till date.
Rakesh Wazir President HRAK & Chairman PHDCCI showed strong resentment | |
| | | | Samba police foils major bovine smuggling attempt rescues 12 bovines, seizes vehicle | | | |
Early Times Report
SAMBA, Sept 23: Continuing its drive against bovine smugglers and their propagators, Samba Police has successfully foiled a major bovine smuggling attempt within the jurisdiction of Police Station Ghagwal and rescued twelve (12) bovines. The tractor trolley used in the illegal transportation of bovines has also been seized. Acting on information received from reliable sources, a team of Police Station Ghagwal during vehicle checking duty at NHW Naka Tapyal, intercepted a tractor trolley without registration No. which was coming from the Kathua side and moving towards the Samba side. During search and checking, twelve bovines were found inside the vehicle which were ti | |
| | | | Indian Army organised ‘ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign at Hanch, Doda | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, Sept 23: The Indian Army organised the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign at Hanch, Doda, Jammu & Kashmir on 22 Sep 2026 in collaboration with local school students. The campaign aimed to promote environmental conservation and create awareness among the younger generation about the importance of protecting and nurturing the environment. During the programme, The Indian Army troops and school students jointly participated in a tree plantation drive and planted saplings in an | |
| | | | Workshop on E-Waste Management held at NCTI Computer Institute, Bari Brahmana | | |  Early Times Report
BARI BRAHMANA, Sept 23: A workshop on "E-Waste Management" was successfully organized today at NCTI Computer Institute, Bari Brahmana (Behind Hungry Point) in collaboration with Bhoomi Saviour, with the objective of creating awareness among students about the responsible handling, disposal, and recycling of electronic waste.
The workshop was conducted by Mr. Suraj Kapoor, Founder of Bhoomi Saviour, who served as the Founder and Resource Person for the programme. He interact | |
| | | | Kulgam police recover 15 grams of Heroin-like substance during Dynamic Naka at Qazigund | | |  Early Times Report
KULGAM, Sept 23: During dynamic naka checking on Qazigund-Dalwach Road near Dooru Crossing, NHW 44, police party of police station Qazigund intercepted a Grand i10 bearing registration No. JK01BA-5293, travelling from Jammu towards Qazigund.
During checking, 15 grams of Heroin-like substance was recovered from the driver-side door pocket. The driver was identified as Saqib Latief Dagga S/O M. Latief Dagga, R/O Maharaj Gunj, Srinagar.
In this connection, FIR No. 230/2026 un | |
| | | | Maharaja Hari Singh's birth anniversary celebrated across J&K | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 23: The Shri Amar Kshatriya (Rajput) Sabha, J&K (UT), organised celebrations across Jammu and Kashmir on September 23 to mark the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh, with large numbers of people from different sections of society participating in the programmes. The celebrations were held with enthusiasm and traditional fervour at various places across the Union Territory. Havans were performed and Ahuties offered amid chanting of mantras and Vedic hymns. Participants also raised slogans in memory of Maharaja Hari Singh.
The Sabha said Maharaja Hari Singh's birth anniversary provides an occasion to remember him not only as the last Maharaja of the erst | |
| | | | Coach augmented temporarily in train | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 23: For the convenience of rail passengers and to accommodate the extra rush during the festival season, Northern Railway has decided to temporarily augment an extra coach in Train No. 12426 related to Jammu Division.
Train No. 12426, Jammu Tawi - New Delhi Rajdhani Express will be temporarily augmented with *one additional 3AC coach on its departure from Jammu Tawi on dated 03.10.2026. This arrangement is temporary.
The Railway Administration requests passengers to contact Rail Madad Helpline No. 139, NTES App or Railway Enquiry Centre for train status before commencing their journey.
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| | | | Yuva Rajput Sabha-J&K organises Grand Maharally to Mark 131st Birth Anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 23: Yuva Rajput Sabha-J&K (YRS) organised a grand Maharally today to commemorate the 131st Birth Anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji, the last Dogra ruler of Jammu & Kashmir, Leh-Ladakh and the Tibetan region.
The Maharally was organised under the presidentship of Mandeep Singh Rimpy, President Yuva Rajput Sabha-J&K, along with Former President Vikram Singh Vicky, members of the Core Committee, stakeholders and thousands of people who participated with great enthusiasm.
The rally commenced from M.D. Resorts, Keran Bantalab, Jammu, and proceeded through Roopnagar, Paloura, Janipur, New Plot, Amphalla, Panjthirthi, CPU Chowk, Kachi Chawni, Parade, Shalimar, | |
| | | | Media Association Bhalessa-Kahara Formally Constituted | | |  Early Times Report
BHALESSA-KAHARA, Sept 23: A meeting of working journalists, reporters and correspondents representing various media organisations was held under the chairmanship of Ishtyak Malik, during which the Media Association Bhalessa-Kahara was formally constituted.
The meeting focused on strengthening unity, coordination and mutual cooperation among journalists in the Bhalessa-Kahara area. Members discussed the importance of responsible, ethical and professional journalism, with em | |
| | | | Trips of New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Special Train extended | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 23: Keeping in view the convenience of rail passengers, especially devotees visiting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, during the festive season, Northern Railway has decided to extend the trip period of Special Train No. 04081/04082. This decision has been taken in view of the extra rush of passengers during the upcoming Navratri and Diwali festivals.
As per the extended period, Train No. 04081 from New Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra_ will run with 14 trips from 12.10.2026 to 25.10.2026.
Similarly, on its return journey, Train No. 04082 from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi will run with 14 trips from 13.10.2026 to 26.10.2026. En route, the train wil | |
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