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| SP government had even pocketed scholarship money: CM Yogi | | |  Early Times Report
Lucknow, Oct 3: Launching a strong attack on the previous SP government, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that scholarships for students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were not even sent in 2016-17. “The then government had pocketed this scholarship,” he said. When our government was formed in 2017, we sent the scholarships for 2016-17 and 2017-18 together. Earlier, the government provided only Rs. 2,900 crore in scholarships. Today, our govern | |
| | | | KVK Reasi educates Rural Youths on Agri-entrepreneurship | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 3: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the aegis of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) educated rural youths on“Agri-entrepreneurship development” here at Kheral village in Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir which was enthusiastically attended by the number of rural youths of the district.The programme was organised under the dynamic stewardship of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. B.N. Triptahi and able guidan | |
| | | | J&K Police issue New Advisory, appeal to families to remain alert | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 3: In light of the rising number of incidents where cybercriminals target senior citizens, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued a new advisory to alert citizens. The police have urged families to play an active role in ensuring the digital safety of the senior members in their homes.
Sharing details about this police initiative, Pardeep Sharma, the Publicity Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for Jammu South district, stated that citizens have be | |
| | | | Air Force valor to soar across the skies of Kashi: Air show at Namo Ghat from Oct 24 to 26 | | | | Early Times Report
Lucknow, Oct 3: The sacred city of Kashi, abode of Devadhidev Mahadev, is set to witness the valor, courage, and prowess of the Indian Air Force. When the skies over Kashi, situated along the uninterrupted flow of Ganga, reverberate with the roar of Indian Air Force aircraft, the spectacle will present a unique confluence of the country’s strategic prowess and Kashi’s eternal cultural heritage.
CM Yogi conducted a high-level review meeting on Saturday of preparations for the grand air show proposed at Namo Ghat in Varanasi from October 24 to 26. PM Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh are likely to attend the proposed main event on October 25. During the r | |
| | | | JU unveils major digital initiatives; Dr. Mandeep Bhandari calls for wider technology outreach | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 3: The University of Jammu on Saturday inaugurated a series of digital and technology-driven initiatives at its Centre for IT Enabled Services & Emerging Technologies (CITES&ET), marking another significant step towards strengthening the University’s IT infrastructure, digital services, cybersecurity framework and technology-enabled academic and administrative ecosystem.
Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandari, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT of Jammu and Kashmir, inaugurated the initiatives as the Chief Guest, while Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu, presided over the function.
The initiatives inaugurated on the occasio | |
| | | | Volleyball Tournament organised by district Police Ramban | | |  Early Times Report
Ramban, Oct 3: The Volleyball Tournament organized by District Police Ramban under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) at Government Higher Secondary School, Kanthi, Ramban, concluded today with an exciting final match played between Maitra Obaid Club and Sayam Volleyball Club, Chandrog. The final was played with great enthusiasm and competitive spirit, with Maitra Obaid Club emerging victorious by 2–1, thereby clinching the tournament title. Both teams displayed commendable | |
| | | | NFR Accelerates Railway Infrastructure Development in Guwahati, Adjoining Areas | | |  Early Times Report
Maligaon, Oct 3: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is undertaking a series of major infrastructure and capacity enhancement projects in Guwahati and its adjoining areas to meet the growing demand for rail services, improve operational efficiency and strengthen connectivity across the Northeast. As the gateway to the region and the headquarters of NFR, Guwahati Railway Station handles more than 50,000 passengers daily, increasing to around 65,000 during peak seasons, with ov | |
| | | | JMC launches first under Fly-over Badminton Court at Akhnoor Highway | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 3: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today inaugurated a newly constructed Badminton Court at Pata Paloura, Akhnoor Road, in Ward No. 61, providing a dedicated sports facility for local residents and youth.
The facility was inaugurated by Sham Lal Sharma, MLA Jammu North, in the presence of Dr. Devansh Yadav, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation.
The new badminton court has been developed by the JMC with the aim of promoting sports and encouraging greater participation of youth in healthy and constructive activities. Located beneath the flyover opposite BSF School, the facility is expected to provide a convenient space for residents, particularly yo | |
| | | | Speaker emphasizes inter-departmental coordination for Urs celebrations at Charar-i-Sharief | | |  Early Times Report
BUDGAM, Oct 3: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and MLA Charar-i-Sharief, Abdul Rahim Rather, today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for the forthcoming annual Urs of the revered 14th-century patron saint of Kashmir, Hazrat Sheikh-ul-Aalam Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA), scheduled to commence from October 7.
During the meeting, the Speaker reviewed the arrangements being put in place by various departments for smooth, peaceful and hassle-free conduct | |
| | | | Justice Sanjeev Kumar visits Child Care Institutions "Palaash" and "Pareesha" at Nishat, Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 3: Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority today visited "Palaash" (Children Home for Boys) and "Pareesha" (Children Home for Girls) at Nishat, here to take stock of the facilities being provided to the children in these Homes.
On his arrival at Pareesha, Justice Sanjeev Kumar was accorded warm welcome by the District Child Protection officer Srinagar, CWC Srinagar Chairperson, Superintend | |
| | | | DIG Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range visits Kishtwar; holds crime-cum-security review meeting | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Oct 3: DIG Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban Range, Ms. Sargun Shukla-IPS, visited Kishtwar today and chaired a comprehensive Crime-cum-Security Review Meeting at District Police Headquarters Kishtwar.
SSP Kishtwar, Shri Sunny Gupta-IPS, welcomed the DIG DKR Range and gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the prevailing security and crime scenario in the district.
The presentation covered terrorism-related challenges, counter-terror preparedness, crime trends, NDPS cases | |
| | | | Satish Sharma undertakes extensive development tour of Chhamb | | |  Early Times Report
CHHAMB, Oct 3: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology (IT), Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today undertook an extensive tour of the Chhamb Assembly Constituency, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for a series of development works wroth more than 3 Cr aimed at strengthening basic infrastructure, improving connectivity and enhancing public amenities across the constituency. The day-long p | |
| | | | Sakeena Itoo inaugurates Social Welfare facilities at Nanil | | |  Early Times Report
ANANTNAG, Oct 3: Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today visited Nanil in Anantnag and inaugurated four newly constructed buildings of the Social Welfare Department dedicated to an Old Age Home and PLASH and PAREESH facilities.
On the occasion, Director Social Welfare Mohammad Akbar Khan briefed the Minister about the infrastructure created at the site. He informed that the four buildings have been constructed at an estimated | |
| | | | JMC inaugurates newly constructed Badminton Court in Ward No. 61 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 3: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today inaugurated a newly constructed Badminton Court at Pata Paloura, Akhnoor Road, in Ward No. 61, providing a dedicated sports facility for local residents and youth. The facility was inaugurated by Sham Lal Sharma, MLA Jammu North, in the presence of Dr. Devansh Yadav, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation.
The new badminton court has been developed by the JMC with the aim of promoting sports and encouraging greate | |
| | | | Reasi police takes strict action against illegal possession of Pregabalin and other offences | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 3: Continuing its sustained efforts to curb the misuse and illegal possession of prohibited drugs and for maintaining law and order , Reasi Police registered four FIRs at Police Station Katra.
During the course of proceedings, four separate cases were registered ,the details of which are as under :
1. FIR No. 312/2026 U/S 223(a) BNS was registered against Jagdish Kumar S/o Krishan Chand R/o Bhagta, Tehsil Katra, District Reasi. During the proceedings, 12 strips | |
| | | | J&K to see rapid progress on rooftop solar system installation: Power Secretary | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 3: Jammu and Kashmir has made a good start under the central government's rooftop solar scheme and is expected to see rapid progress once the momentum builds, secretary in the Union power ministry Pankaj Agarwal said on Saturday.
Agarwal visited the Seva Setu Abhiyan Camp organised under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) scheme at Rajbagh here.
The visit was aimed at strengthening public outreach, facilitating citizen-centric service delivery and creating awareness among citizens about the benefits of rooftop solar system installation under the scheme.
Speaking to reporters, the secretary said around 50 lakh people across the country have ava | |
| | | | Director Health Services, Jammu conducts review meeting and overall functioning and progress of the Health Depaftment in the district Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 3: On 03.10.2026, Director Health Seruices Jammu, Dr. Poonam Sethi, visited District Rajouri along with State Tuberculosis Officer (SfO), Dr. Jyoti Jolly, and her team, as well as State ASHA Coordinator, Johnson, to review the overall functioning and progress of the Health Department in district Rajouri.
The review meeting was held in the presence of Chief Medical Officer Rajouri, Dr. ML Rana, District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO), all Block Medical Officers (BMOs), WHO Consultant NTEP Dr. Ashfaq, DPMU, DAC, BMEOs, STS and other concerned officers and officials.
The physical and financial progress of various National Health Programmes and departmental activiti | |
| | | | Dogra Law College inaugurates 1st Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak National Moot Court Competition | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 3: Dogra Law College (Autonomous), under the aegis of Dogra Educational Trust, inaugurated the 1st Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak National Moot Court Competition - 2026, at Dogra Educational Complex, Bari Brahmana in collaboration with Meridian Law chambers.
Organised in the revered memory of Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak Ji, Founder, Dogra Educational Trust, the two-day competition is based on the theme "Advocacy for Heritage, Justice for Posterity", providing law | |
| | | | Two-day selection trials for junior J&K Wushu Team conclude at SKISC Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 3: The two-day selection trials for the Junior J&K Wushu Team concluded successfully at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex (SKISC), Srinagar. The selection committee constituted by the Wushu Association of J&K conducted the trials to select the team for participation in the 25th Junior National Wushu Championship, scheduled to be held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from October 28 to November 2, 2026.
A total of 26 players, including boys and girls competing in Sa | |
| | | | Doordarshan Kendra Jammu organised cleanliness activity under Swachata hi Seva | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 3: In observance of the "Swachhata Hi Seva 2026" campaign, a cleanliness activity themed "One Day, One Hour, Together" was organized at Doordarshan Kendra, Jammu, today under the supervision of Sh H.P. Meena, Dy. Director General/ Cluster Head Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar.
The Deputy Director General (Engg.)/Cluster Head honored the sanitation staff namely Shri Shan Mohd. and Mohd.Rafi and care taker Sh. Pratap Singh by presenting them with garlands and awards. Th | |
| | | | Samba police apprehends 6 gamblers recovers stake money of Rupees 3600.00 | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Oct 3: Continuing its drive against illegal gambling and other unlawful activities, Samba Police has apprehended six gamblers red-handed in the jurisdiction of Police Station Samba and recovered stake money to the tune of rupees 3600.00 along with playing cards, Mobile phones, silver chains and cash from their possession.
Acting on specific information regarding gambling, a Police team of Police Post Rakh Amb Talli raided the gambling spot near Phase-III SIDCO, Samb | |
| | | | THE-SARA takes project AMRIT to border schools | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 3: THE-SARA a registered Non-Governmental Organization under its flagship Project AMRIT (Assured Mission for Reliable Inclusive Treated Water), has extended its safe drinking water initiative to border areas, providing water purifiers to government schools serving children in the border belt of Jammu.
As part of the initiative, THE-SARA team provided water purifiers to Government High School Basti Gulabgarh, Government Boys Middle School Suchetgarh and Government | |
| | | | NSS Unit 'Prabha' of GDC Ramgarh organises Daan Utsav festival | | |  Early Times Report
RAMGARH, Oct 3: The NSS Unit 'Prabha' of Government Degree College (GDC) Ramgarh organised a Daan Utsav celebration - Joy of Giving activity in the college to promote the values of kindness, sharing, compassion and social responsibility among students.
The programme was organized under the able guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Meeru Abrol, Principal, GDC Ramgarh and Dr. Snobar, NSS Programme Officer, coordinated the activity.
Daan Utsav festival , celebrated from 2nd to 8th October | |
| | | | DC Bandipora reviews Road Safety Measures, seeks Time-Bound ATRs | | | | Early Times Report
BANDIPORA, Oct 3: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Saturday chaired a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) at the Mini Secretariat here to review the implementation of road safety measures and the status of Action Taken Reports (ATRs) on decisions taken by the Committee.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress made by concerned departments and stressed the need for close inter-departmental coordination and timely implementation of road safety measures. She directed the departments concerned to furnish ATRs within stipulated timelines and ensure effective follow-up of the directions issued by the Committee.
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| | | | Indian Army marks Gandhi Jayanti with Swachhata drives in Poonch and Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
POONCH, Oct 3: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the Indian Army organised a series of cleanliness and awareness activities under the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at Jaran Wali Gali (JWG), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Surankote, District Poonch and Pind Narian, District Rajouri. At JWG, Surankote, The Indian Army personnel conducted a cleanliness drive followed by an awareness lecture on personal hygiene and sanitation. A tree plantation drive involving troops and Ex-Servicemen was also organised, highlighting environmental conservation and collective responsibility. At JNV, Surankote, students participated in an awareness lecture on cleanli | |
| | | | Indian Army conducted recruitment training for Agniveer and Territorial Army aspirants | | | |
Early Times Report
DODA, Oct 3: The Indian Army commenced a Recruitment Training Programme for Agniveer and Territorial Army (TA) aspirants at Doda with effect from 01 October 2026. The programme is aimed at preparing and guiding local youth for the upcoming recruitment process and enhancing their overall physical and academic preparedness. The aspirants are being provided structured training in physical fitness, running endurance, written examination preparation and other essential aspects of the recruitment process. The Indian Army instructors, along with civilian tuition teachers are imparting professional guidance to the participants and motivating them to maintain discipline focus o | |
| | | | Jammu police cracked cheating case of Shri Bankey Bihari Luxury Lights | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 3: Police Station Channi Himmat has achieved a breakthrough in a cheating case registered vide FIR No. 255/2026 U/S 318(4), 336(3), 238 BNS, with the arrest of the accused and recovery of the cheated lighting articles.
The accused, Navdeep Singh S/o Bikram Singh R/o Vijaypur, District Samba, was apprehended during the course of investigation.
The accused had allegedly cheated the proprietor of Shri Bankey Bihari Luxury Lights by posing as an authorised representative of Apollo Clinic and using forged Jammu & Kashmir Bank payment screenshots to induce delivery of lighting articles.
Based on investigation, the cheated lighting material was recovered from the | |
| | | | Pulwama conducts District-Level Workshop | | | |
Early Times Report
PULWAMA, Oct 3: The Department of Rural Development, District Pulwama, today organised a district-level one-day workshop on the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP) under the VB-G RAM G initiative, with the theme "From Planning to Action."
The workshop focused on strengthening grassroots development through effective, participatory and outcome-oriented Panchayat-level planning.
The workshop was inaugurated by Additional District Development Commissioner Pulwama, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, and Assistant Commissioner Development Pulwama, Hilal Arafat. BDO Shadimarg, M. Ashraf Mir, along with Resource Persons and other officers, also participated in the proceedings. | |
| | | | Doda police intensifies action against traffic violations and smoking in public places | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, Oct 3: As part of its continued drive to ensure road safety, traffic discipline and compliance with public health regulations, District Police Doda conducted enforcement drives across various Police Stations of the district.
During the drive, police teams took action against 40 violations under the Motor Vehicles Act, besides seizing 01 vehicle for violation of relevant provisions. The action was carried out across Doda, Bhaderwah, Gandoh, Thathri and Assar areas.
Simultaneously, continuing its drive against smoking in public places and violations of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), Police challaned 21 persons across the district and realise | |
| | | | Gandhi Jayanti celebrated with enthusiasm at GDC Darhal | | | | Early Times Report
DARHAL, Oct 3: Government Degree College Darhal celebrated Gandhi Jayanti with great enthusiasm and solemnity to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the foremost leaders of India's freedom struggle and a globally recognized advocate of truth, non-violence, peace and human dignity. The programme was organized by the College Cultural and Literary Committee under the able patronage and guidance of the Principal, Prof. Zamir Ahmed Mirza.
The programme aimed to acquaint students with the life, philosophy and contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and to encourage them to reflect upon the enduring values of truth, non-violence, peace, tolerance, communal harm | |
| | | | GDC Samba extends helping hand under Daan Utsav: Donates stationery material at GHS, Balore | | | | Early Times Report
SAMBA, Oct 3: In a noble gesture to support underprivileged students and promote the spirit of community service under Daan Utsav celebrations, the NSS Unit of Government Degree College, Samba today organized a Stationery Donation Drive at Government High School, Balore.The programme was held under the patronage of Principal Prof. (Dr.) Nirlpe Kour. The NSS volunteers distributed notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, scales and other essential stationery items among the students of the school.
Daan Utsav is a festival of giving and sharing which reminds us of our social responsibility and such small acts of kindness can bring big changes in the lives of students and NSS is | |
| | | | 23rd Prantiya Ganit, Vigyan & Computer Mela Samapan Samaroh 2026 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 3: Bhartiya Shiksha Samiti J&K organised its 23rd Prantiya Ganit-Vigyan & Computer Mela at Bhartiya Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Ambphalla, from 1st October to 3rd October, 2026. The Samapan Samaroh was held in the Bhartiya Vidya Mandir, Senior Secondary School, Ambphalla. Dr. Devansh Yadav (IAS), Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation was the chief guest. Arun Gupta, President, Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Jammu, Kapil Kant Khajuria, (JKAS) Tehsildar Jammu, were the Guest's of honour. Parshotam Dadhichi, President Vidya Bharati JKL, Presided over the Programme. Other dignitaries present on the occasion were Ajeet Kumar Sharma, Patron VBJKL, | |
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