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| FDA conducts enforcement drive along Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch NH; lifts 10 samples | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 10: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K conducted a food safety enforcement drive along the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway to verify compliance with the prescribed requirements relating to food safety, hygiene, sanitation, food handling, storage, labelling and packaging.
During the drive, dhabas, restaurants, retail outlets and other Food Business Operators (FBOs) operating along the National Highway were inspected with regard to conditions of food preparation, storage and handling, personal hygiene, sanitation and compliance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Packaged food products available at the establishments | |
| | | | DSW KU hosts IIPA debate 2026 | | Political Science Department Lifts IIPA Rolling Trophy; Students Shine in Individual Category | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 10: The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), J&K Regional Branch, in collaboration with the English Debate Club, Department of Students' Welfare (DSW), University of Kashmir, organised the Annual IIPA Debate-2026 at the University of Kashmir on the topic, "Is Food Adulteration the Biggest Public Health Challenge Facing Jammu & Kashmir Today?"
The debate, which carries a rich legacy of over two and a half decades, brought together students from di | |
| | | | Ramban admin discusses action plan for time-bound implementation of NAPS | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Sept 10: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting of officers to review the implementation of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in the district.
The meeting was attended by General Manager District Industries Centre, Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Development, Principal Government Degree College, LDM, Medical Superintendent District Hospital, Executive Engineers from PWD and Jal Shakti, Chief Education | |
| | | | Jammu police apprehends two suspected drug peddlers | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 10: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan, Jammu Police apprehended two persons and recovered approximately 250-260 grams of heroin-like narcotic substance during naka checking in the jurisdiction of Police Station Khour.
A police party of Police Station Khour, while conducting naka checking at Dhaleri, intercepted a car bearing registration No. JK02BD-0771 for checking. The driver allegedly attempted to fl | |
| | | | SP South Jammu reviews implementation of "Know Your Beat Officer" initiative | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 10: A meeting was held today at District Police Lines (DPL), Jammu, under the chairmanship of SP South Jammu, and attended by SDPO South, SDPO East and all Beat Officers of South Zone.
The meeting focused on reviewing and strengthening the "Know Your Beat Officer" initiative, a citizen-friendly measure aimed at facilitating direct communication and coordination between residents and their respective Beat Officers through dedicated WhatsApp groups created for the | |
| | | | Dr Farooq, Omar Abdullah pay rich tributes to Shaheed Mushtaq Ahmad Lone | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 10: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday paid rich tributes to the party's senior leader and former Minister of State for Home Affairs Shaheed Mushtaq Ahmad Lone on his 24th death anniversary.
In their message, they said that Late Mushtaq Ahmad Lone was a distinguished legal expert, a noble and soft-spoken personality who discharged his responsibilities and rendered public service with utmost honesty and dedication.
Party General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar and Additional General Secretary Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan also paid rich tributes to the late leader an | |
| | | | CAT shields Special Secretary from forced Ladakh joining, orders decision in two weeks | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 10: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench, has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Government to pass a reasoned order on the grievance of Special Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department, Mohammad Latif, against his deputation to the Union Territory of Ladakh.
A Bench comprising Judicial Member Sanjeev Gupta and Administrative Member Pragya Sahay Saksena further ordered that no coercive action shall be taken against the officer to compel him to join his new place of posting until his representation is decided.
Latif challenged Government Order No. 1443-JK (GAD) of 2026 dated August 25, 2026, under which his services were placed at the disposal of | |
| | | | Extend Kashmir wait-list benefit to Reasi Urdu Teacher aspirant: CAT | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 10: The Central Administrative Tribunal, Jammu Bench, has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Government to consider extending to a Reasi-based Urdu Teacher aspirant the same benefit of revalidation and operation of the waiting list granted to similarly placed candidates in the Kashmir Division.
A Bench comprising Judicial Member Diwakar Singh and Administrative Member Ram Mohan Johri passed the direction in an application filed by Mohd Aslam of Mahore, Reasi.
The applicant had challenged Government Order No. 513-JK (Edu) of 2025 dated July 7, 2025, whereby his claim for operation of the waiting list for the post of Urdu Teacher, District Cadre Reasi, was reject | |
| | | | Nita Gupta reviews implementation of Agriculture Department, allied institutions | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 10: Secretary in Agriculture Production Department (APD),. Nita Gupta, today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of various programmes being executed under UT Capex Budget 2026-27, NABARD, HADP, JKCIP,CSS and SASCI In Kashmir division at Directorate of Agriculture Lalmandi.
The meeting was attended by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, Director Command area Development Kashmir, Director Planning Agriculture production department, Director Finance SKUAST-K, Chief Agriculture Officers and other senior officers of the department.
The meeting focused on the progress and performance of the Department under CAPEX, Centrally Spon | |
| | | | Three-day awareness programme on humane management of community dogs begins in Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 10: The Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Government of Jammu & Kashmir, in collaboration with the School Education Department, PETA India and SAVE NGO, has launched a three-day awareness and sensitisation programme for school students and teachers in Jammu to promote humane and scientific management of community dogs, animal welfare and public safety.
The programme, being held from September 10 to 12, 2026, is being organised in pursuance of the directions of the Supreme Court of India and the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, with the objective of creating greater awareness among students about rabies prevention, anti-rabies vaccination, precaut | |
| | | | University of Jammu strengthens Industry-Academia Collaboration through CITES&ET | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 10: In a significant step towards strengthening industry-academia engagement, Manish Vij, Managing Partner, Smile Group and Founder, Vaana Ventures, announced three major collaborative initiatives with the Centre for IT Enabled Services & Emerging Technologies (CITES&ET), University of Jammu, during an interactive session held at the Centre.
The initiatives include a Startup Conclave under the Start-up & Innovation Vertical of CITES&ET, bringing together entrepr | |
| | | | Forest Department foils timber smuggling bid; seizes 29 Khairwood logs | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Sept 10: The Kathua Forest Division during a late-night anti-smuggling operation, seized 29 Khairwood logs measuring 0.93689 cubic metres from Chhan Chakri Closure, Tarnah Block, Hiranagar.
Acting on specific information regarding illicit felling of Khair trees, a forest team reached the area around 3:00 AM today morning and conducted a search near the Tarnah River. During the operation, the team noticed two vehicles involved in the transportation of Khairwood. When | |
| | | | Free Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening camp organized | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 10: Under Project AAROHI, a Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Initiative exclusively for women was successfully organized at AAM Phinder, Block Bishnah, Jammu. The initiative was supported by General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) and implemented by Human Organisation For Patronisation of Environment (HOPE).
Medical & Health Staff Present
Anil Sharma - MPHW
Babli Devi - ASHA Worker
Darshna Devi - ASHA Worker
Gharo Devi - ASHA Worker
Awarene | |
| | | | SSP Samba holds PCPG meeting at police post Goran, Samba; calls for strengthening police-community bond | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Sept 10: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Samba, Sh. Anuj Kumar-IPS, today conducted a PCPG meeting at Police Post Goran under the jurisdiction of Police Station Samba, with an aim to further strengthen police-public relations and enhance community participation in maintaining peace and security.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from people of area, including prominent citizens, youth and local residents.
Addressing the gathering, the SSP Samb | |
| | | | Doda hosts district-level mushaira to celebrate Chenab valley's literary legacy | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, Sept 10: A District-Level Mushaira was organised today at Town Hall Doda, under the aegis of the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, bringing together eminent poets, writers, thinkers, dignitaries, youth and literature enthusiasts to celebrate the rich literary and cultural heritage of the region. Additional Deputy Commissioner Anil Kumar Thakur was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
The Mushaira featured soulful and thought-provoking recitations by | |
| | | | Two booked in Mendhar over alleged sexual assault of minor girl | | | | Early Times Report
POONCH, Sept 10: Police have registered a case against two persons following an allegation that a Class 7 student was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted in the Mendhar area of Poonch district.
According to police, cognizance of the matter has been taken and an investigation has been initiated under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
People from the area have urged the authorities to take strict action against those found responsible for the alleged incident. They also appealed to the police to complete the investigation at the earliest and ensure that the accused are dealt wit | |
| | | | Historic three-day Sankri Devta mela concludes | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Sept 10: The three-day historic Sankri Devta mela, which commenced on September 8, 2026 here at Block Panchari, concluded successfully today with an overwhelming participation of more than 50,000 devotees and visitors. Pilgrims from across the Union Territory thronged the mela venue to pay obeisance at the revered Sankri Devta Temple and seek the divine blessings of the deity. | |
| | | | Poonch clinches U-14 boys Divisional Kabaddi Title; Rajouri finishes as runner-up | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, Sept 10: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) today successfully concluded the three-day Inter-District Divisional Level Kabaddi Tournament for Under-14 Boys here at the Indoor Stadium Doda. Poonch emerged as the champion after defeating Rajouri by 23 points in the final. The tournament, held from September 08 to 10, 2026, was organized as per the approved Activity Calendar of the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, J&K. On the concluding day, Rajouri defeated Samba by 33 points in the first semi-final to secure its place in the final, while Poonch defeated Ramban by 20 points in the second semi-final to book the other finalist spot.
The final | |
| | | | OBC delegation calls on LOP Sunil Sharma, seeks resolution of key issues | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 10: A delegation of various Other Backward Classes (OBC) communities and Representatives of Various Sabhas, led by BJP OBC Morcha J&K President Braham Jyot Satti, met Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma and raised a number of pressing issues concerning the OBC community, with the demand for OBC reservation in local bodies receiving particular emphasis.
During the meeting, the delegation urged the Leader of Opposition t | |
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