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| 'Goliyaan Band Hone Ka Intezaar Karenge Toh...': Farooq Abdullah pushes talks with Pak | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 12: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday made a strong pitch for dialogue between India and Pakistan, asserting that bullets and military confrontation cannot resolve political disputes and that meaningful engagement must begin without waiting for hostilities to end. The former chief minister also asserted that Kashmir is, was and will remain an integral part of India.
"Ab aap intezaar karenge, jab tak aap sabki goliyan band ho jayengi, tab tak raat ho jayegi" (If you keep waiting for everyone to stop firing, it will be too late by the time the guns fall silent), Abdullah said here.
He was responding to a question about the BJP-led gove | |
| | | | Public representatives, delegations, students call on CM Omar Abdullah at Civil Secretariat | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 12: Several delegations, public representatives and school students today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat here and apprised him of various developmental issues, community concerns and matters pertaining to their respective constituencies.
MLA Anantnag West Abdul Majeed Bhat (Larmi), MLA Samba Surjeet Singh Slathia and MLA Gulmarg Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah separately called on the Chief Minister and discussed ongoing developmental works, public welfare concerns and other important issues concerning their respective constituencies.
The Chief Minister gave a patient hearing to the visiting public representatives and delegations a | |
| | | | Four houses among six structures damaged in Anantnag fire | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 12: Six structures, including four residential houses, were damaged in a fire incident in Anantnag district on Thursday, officials said.
They said the fire, which broke out in a house in the Bijbehara area of the south Kashmir district, spread to the adjoining structures and engulfed four pucca residential houses and two concrete sheds containing firewood and dry grass.
Fire and Emergency Services rushed fire tenders to the spot and doused the blaze.
The cause of the fire is being ascertained, they added. (Agencies) | |
| | | | Special Lok Adalat for MACT cases held at Kathua | | | | Early Times Report
KATHUA, Nov 12: A special Lok Adalat for Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) cases was successfully organised today at the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre, Court Complex, Kathua, under the guidance of the Chairman District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Parvin Pandoh.
A Bench comprising Additional District and Sessions Judge Parvin Pandoh and Secretary District Legal Services Authority Urvashi R. Bhargav heard the cases.
A total of five MACT cases were taken up for amicable settlement, out of which one case was successfully settled, with compensation amounting to Rs. 1.10 crore (Rupees One Crore Ten Lakh only) awarded to the claimant.
The Special Lok | |
| | | | Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 12: Many areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall while the plains were lashed by rain, bringing the day temperature down by several degrees, officials said here on Thursday.
Under the influence of a western disturbance, the higher reaches of Kashmir, including the tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, received fresh overnight snowfall, the officials said. They said snowfall was also reported in the upper areas of Gurez, and Kupwara, as well as along the Zojilla Pass, and Mughal Road in south Kashmir's Shopian.
The snow on the Zojilla Pass, connecting the Srinagar-Leh national highway, has led to the suspension of traffic on the h | |
| | | | MLA Vikram Randhawa kick-starts Rs 35 lakh lanes and drains updragation works in Sanjay Nagar | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 12: MLA Bahu, Ch. Vikram Randhawa, today kick-started the upgradation works of lanes and drains in Ward No. 46, Sanjay Nagar, at an estimated cost of Rs 35 lakh under the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), fulfilling a long-pending demand of the local residents.
The inauguration was held in the presence of Mandal President Sahil Mahajan, along with Narinder Koki, Pankaj Kumar, Deepak Sharma, Vikas Gupta, Sujan Singh, Ghar Singh, Rajinder Singh, Raji Randhawa, Vinod Kumar, Sanjay Sharma, Lok Nath, Ashwani and other prominent local residents.
Officials from the Jammu Municipal Corporation, including XEN Janak Singh Saini, AEE, JE and other concerned officials, | |
| | | | MHA transfers Owais Ahmed to Ladakh, keeps Rakesh Minnhas' transfer in abeyance | | | |
Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Nov 12: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has transferred IAS officer Owais Ahmed from Jammu and Kashmir to Ladakh with immediate effect, while keeping the transfer of another IAS officer, Rakesh Minnhas, in abeyance.
According to an order issued by the MHA on November 12, Owais Ahmed, a 2014-batch AGMUT cadre officer, has been transferred to Ladakh until further orders with the approval of the competent authority.
In a separate order, the Ministry kept the November 6 transfer order of Rakesh Minnhas, a 2016-batch AGMUT cadre officer, in abeyance until further orders through a partial modification of the earlier directive. | |
| | | | ADDC Jammu reviews progress under Mission YUVA | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 12: Additional District Development Commissioner Jammu Sher Singh today reviewed the progress of Mission YUVA in the district and assessed the implementation of various components of the flagship initiative in the current financial year 2026-27.
Deputy Director Employment Sunaina Saini briefed the ADDC on the progress achieved under the scheme, including the disbursement of 855 loans and release of 515 subsidies to beneficiaries. Interest subvention has also been extended in 1,812 cases.
The meeting was informed that 1,219 beneficiaries have undergone training under the hybrid mode, while 1,418 local stores have been on-boarded on the Open Network for Digita | |
| | | | NC committed to improving the living standards of the common people in Jammu & Kashmir: Sadhotra | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 12: National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today said the National Conference Government, under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is firmly committed to improving the living standards of the common people of Jammu & Kashmir. The government remains dedicated to addressing public concerns, strengthening development, creating employment opportunities, and ensuring inclusive growth and prosperity for all sections of society.
Mr Sadhtora speaking on the occasion of joining of Sh. Rohit Bali and Sh. Bunty Ji in the National Conference, said growing number of people joining the National Confe | |
| | | | MLA Baldev Raj Sharma raises key development issues of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi constituency | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Nov 12: MLA Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Constituency, Baldev Raj Sharma, today attended the District Reasi Development Review Meeting chaired by the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, in the presence of Cabinet Ministers Mir Saifullah, Sakina Itoo, Shamima Firdous and Altaf Kuloo, along with Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, and other senior officers.
During the meeting, MLA Baldev Raj Sharma raised several important developmental demands and highlighted key pending issues concerning the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Constituency.
A major issue raised by the MLA was the comprehensive development of Holy Katra Town under the proposed Rs 2,120.09 crore Comprehensiv | |
| | | | JMC organises two-day training programme to strengthen preparations for Census-2027 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 12: With a view to ensuring the smooth, systematic and successful conduct of Census-2027 in Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and its Outgrowth (OG) areas, the Corporation has organised a two-day training programme for designated officers and officials from November 12 to 13, 2026. The programme is being conducted under the guidance of Principal Census Officer and Commissioner, JMC, Ms. Ayushi Sudan, IAS, in preparation for the ensuing Pre-Enumeration exercise ahead of the second phase of Census (Population Enumeration).
More than 25 officials are participating in the training programme, including all six Charge Officers of JMC, their respective Technical Ass | |
| | | | 3-year jail term for man in Heroin recovery | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 12: The Special Judge NDPS Court, Jammu, has sentenced a man to three years' imprisonment in a case involving recovery of 10 grams of heroin and theft of a motorcycle, while observing that an opportunity for reform may be considered in appropriate cases involving drug addiction.
Special Judge Parvaiz Iqbal convicted Narinder Gupta, son of Ram Lal Gupta, a resident of Wazarat Road, Jammu, in FIR No. 62/2021 registered at Police Station Nowabad under Sections 8, 21, 22 and 25 of the NDPS Act and Section 379 IPC.
According to the prosecution, the accused was apprehended on March 30, 2021, at Camp (T) Chowk, Company Bagh, Jammu, by a police team led by ASI Amrit | |
| | | | PTTI Vijaypur organises two-day sports meet for BRTC trainees | | | | Early Times Report
VIJAYPUR, Nov 12: Police Technical Training Institute (PTTI), Vijaypur, organized a two-day sports meet for Basic Recruit Training Course (BRTC) trainees, culminating in an award ceremony to felicitate the winners of various athletic events. The sports meet featured competitions in Long Jump, High Jump, 100-metre Race, 800-metre Race and 1600-metre Race for both male and female trainees. A total of 38 trainees, including 20 female and 18 male trainees, secured the first three positions in their respective events. The award ceremony was presided over by Sh. Ranjit Singh Sambyal, IPS, Principal, PTTI Vijaypur, who felicitated the winners with awards and certificates in rec | |
| | | | Reasi police tightens noose around illegal mining: 28 vehicles seized, 23 challaned in two days | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Nov 12: Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of minerals, District Police Reasi has intensified enforcement measures across the district to curb violations of mining laws and related regulations.
During the last two days, District Police Reasi challaned 23 vehicles under the Motor Vehicles Act and seized 28 vehicles found involved in illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of minerals during special enforcement drives conducted across the district. The seized vehicles were subsequently referred to the District Mineral Officer (DMO) for imposition of fines under the MMDR Act.
The drive was aimed at curbing i | |
| | | | Raksha Rajya Mantri launches revamped Gallantry Awards portal | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, Nov 12: Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth launched the revamped Gallantry Awards portal (https://gallantryawards.gov.in) in New Delhi on November 12, 2026. The portal is a dedicated digital initiative to honour the courage & supreme sacrifices of the Gallantry Awardees and preserve their legacy for future generations.
The re-developed portal features an enhanced, citizen-centric User Interface and User Experience, with intuitive navigation, responsive design and improved accessibility. The key features include dedicated sections on Events, Memorials and Museums, Warpedia, Awardees, Gallantrypedia (Articles), Media and an interactive Tribute Section enabling citizens | |
| | | | MLA Arvind Gupta inaugurates Rs 40 lakh lane and deep drain construction work in Priyadarshini Lane | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 12: MLA Jammu West, Shri Arvind Gupta, today inaugurated the construction work of a lane and deep drainage system at Priyadarshini Lane, Ward No. 40, Jammu West, at an estimated cost of Rs 40 lakh. The funds for the project have been released under the City Capex Head.
The project is aimed at addressing the long-pending drainage problems faced by residents of the area, who had been demanding a permanent solution to water drainage issues for a considerable period.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Arvind Gupta said, "The concerns and grievances of the people are my foremost priority. I had been consistently pursuing this matter with the concerned department from | |
| | | | One day placement drive concluded at JU | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 12: The Placement Cell, University of Jammu, conducted a One-Day Placement Drive on November 12, 2026, wherein Pin Click Property Management Company conducted the campus recruitment drive for students. The drive was successfully conducted under the visionary mentorship of Prof. Umesh Rai, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu and able guidance of Dean Student Placements.
Candidates across different departments and offsite campuses participated in the said drive for which the hiring process was conducted online. Pertinent to mention that Pin Click Property Management is a real estate company based in Bengaluru, India. The placement drive was conducted i | |
| | | | PM Modi, Rajnath Singh grace high-profile Royal Wedding reception of Martand Singh, Rhea Badal in Delhi | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Nov 12: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several senior Union Ministers, prominent political leaders, members of erstwhile royal families, industrialists, diplomats and dignitaries, graced the high-profile wedding reception of Rajkumar Martand Singh, scion of the erstwhile Dogra royal family of Jammu and Kashmir, and Rhea Badal, daughter of senior BJP leader and former Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal, in New Delhi.
As per the official press release issued today, the grand reception, hosted at New Delhi, brought together distinguished personalities from the country's political, royal and spiritual circles, marking the matrimonial allia | |
| | | | Jammu police foils bovine smuggling bid under operation Kamdhenu | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 12: Continuing its sustained drive under Operation Kamdhenu, Jammu (Rural) Police foiled a bovine smuggling attempt at Sidhra Bridge Naka, rescuing four bovine animals and seizing the vehicle involved.
During the intervening night, police personnel deployed at Sidhra Bridge Naka intercepted a Mahindra vehicle bearing Registration No. JK19A-0213 on suspicion of illegal transportation of bovine animals.
Upon checking, four bovine animals were found loaded in the vehicle and were subsequently rescued.
In this connection, FIR No. 265/2026 under Section 223 BNS and Section 11 of the PCA Act has been registered at Police Station Nagrota. The vehicle has been se | |
| | | | Grand celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in Jammu Division - tribute paid to Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 12: 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas' was organised today, on 12th November, in the auditorium of the Divisional Railway Manager's Office, Jammu Division of Northern Railway, under the leadership of Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, Seema V. Verma. This special day was celebrated on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter and pride of the tribal society, Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
The programme began with offering floral tributes to the portrait of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and paying heartfelt homage to him. On this occasion, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu, Shri Akshay Kumar Marantu, senior officers and railway employees ma | |
| | | | Awantipora police books notorious drug peddler under PIT-NDPS Act, lodges him in District Jail Bhaderwah | | | | Early Times Report
AWANTIPORA, Nov 12: In its continued efforts to eradicate the drug menace and take stringent action against drug Peddlers, Awantipora Police has booked a habitual drug peddler from the Lethpora area under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act and lodged him in District Jail Baderwah.
The individual has been identified as *Mehraj-ud-Din Ganie, S/o Gh. Mohd. Ganie, R/o Kranchoo Pampore, presently residing at New Colony, Lethpora, Awantipora.* His detention was ordered by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, following the submission of a detailed dossier by Awantipora Police.
Pertinently, multiple cases under the N | |
| | | | Azad condemns killing of 2 SPOs in Kishtwar, attack on CRPF personnel in Kulgam | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 12: Former Chief Minister of J&K, Ghulam Nabi Azad has strongly condemned the brutal killing of two (SPOs) in Kishtwar and the attack on CRPF personnel in Kulgam. Azad said that such acts of terrorism are deeply disturbing & those indulging in such violence are enemies of peace, humanity and are hell-bent on disturbing the peaceful atmosphere in the region. Azad urged the govt & security agencies to take strong and decisive action against terrorist elements and dismantle the networks supporting and facilitating terrorism.
He also urged everyone to stand united against terrorism & work collectively towards lasting peace. Expressing his heartfelt condolences | |
| | | | GDC Zanskar organises student sensitisation programme | | | | Early Times Report
PADUM, ZANSKAR, Nov 12: Government Model Degree College Zanskar organised a student sensitisation programme focusing on the changing Himalayan environment, climate-related challenges and their wider implications for local communities, under the patronage of the Principal, Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi.
The programme aimed to sensitise students from different schools about the emerging environmental, geological and socio-economic challenges confronting the Himalayan region, particularly the fragile mountain ecosystem of Ladakh and Zanskar.
The sensitisation programme covered six major areas of concern: receding glaciers; changing water resources; landslides and floods; impacts o | |
| | | | DC Srinagar reviews progress of Rooftop Solar installations | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 12: In order to assess the progress of Rooftop Solar installations under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana a meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.
He also reviewed the progress of ongoing solarization of Government buildings across Srinagar District.
The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, District Statistics & Evaluation Officer, Shah Ismail Bangroo, Executive Engineers of KPDCL, JAKEDA, Zonal Head J&K Bank and other concerned Officers and stakeholders.
During the meeting the Deputy Commissioner, who is also the Chairman of | |
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