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| POCSO Court rejects bail in minor blackmail-rape case, says heinous offences need stern view | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 19: The Special Fast Track Court dealing with POCSO cases in Jammu has rejected the bail plea of a man accused of allegedly blackmailing a minor with nude videos and subjecting the complainant to repeated sexual assault, holding that offences under the POCSO Act are heinous in nature and cannot be viewed with leniency.
Special Judge Fast Track Court (POCSO Cases), Jammu, Renu Dogra Gupta, dismissed the bail application of Mohd Yousuf of Chenani, Udhampur, who was arrested on July 8, 2026 in connection with FIR No. 215/2026 of Police Station Bahu Fort, Jammu.
The case has been registered for offences under Sections 308, 351, 115(2), 75 and 64 of the Bharatiya | |
| | | | SC issues notice to centre on PIL for setting up DNA, biometric ID system for missing, rescued kids | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Aug 19: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the NCPCR on a PIL seeking the establishment of a national DNA and biometric identification system for missing and rescued children to facilitate scientific identification, tracing and reunification with their families.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notices to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) after taking note of the petition filed by Reepak Kansal.
The petition, filed through advocate-on-record Pravir Choudhary, sought directions to the Centre and all t | |
| | | | Three wanted criminals deported from Malaysia: Punjab police | | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Aug 19: Punjab Police has secured the deportation of three wanted operatives of the Davinder Bambiha gang from Malaysia with the assistance of central agencies, a top police officer said on Wednesday.
The deported accused have been identified as Jaspreet Singh alias Jas Behbal, a resident of Faridkot, and Ajay Singh and Pawandeep Singh, residents of Sri Ganganagar, in Rajasthan, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.
The three were arrested by Punjab Police at the IGI Airport in New Delhi upon their deportation to India from Malaysia and were subsequently brought to Punjab for further investigation
The DGP said all the three are key Malaysia-based o | |
| | | | Raksha Mantri to hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, Aug 19: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with the Defence Minister of Japan Shinjiro Koizumi in New Delhi on August 20, 2026. The meeting is expected to further strengthen bilateral defence relations, enhance strategic trust and cooperation, promote stability & security in the Indo-Pacific region and identify new areas of collaboration.
The two Ministers will exchange views on deeper maritime security cooperation and closer defence equipment and technology collaboration under the 'Make-in-India' framework, following Japan's revision of the Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology. The meeting provides an opportunity | |
| | | | Holy Mace of annual Shree Machail Mata Ji Yatra leaves for Paddar | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Aug 19: The sacred Pavitra Charri (Holy Mace) of the Shree Machail Mata Ji Yatra 2026, accompanied by thousands of devotees, continued its spiritual journey towards Machail Village this morning here from Shree Gori Shankar Mandir. Earlier, the Holy Mace arrived in Kishtwar yesterday evening for the Annual Shree Machail Mata Ji Yatra 2026.
The district administration Kishtwar, under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma has ensured all necessar | |
| | | | Farewell function held at ZPHQ Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 19: Zonal Police Headquarters (ZPHQ) Jammu today organised a farewell function to bid a warm and respectful farewell to Insp. Ashish Choudhary, on his transfer to a new assignment.
Insp. Ashis Choudhary, who served at ZPHQ Jammu since February 2025, was appreciated for his dedication, professionalism and sincere service during his tenure. The farewell function was held at the Conference Hall, ZPHQ Jammu, and was graced by Rajinder Singh, JKAS, Staff Officer to IG | |
| | | | DDC Jammu Dr Minhas chairs Block Diwas at Gharota | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 19: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Dr Rakesh Minhas chaired Block Diwas at Bhalwal on Wednesday, hearing out grievances of the residents and issuing directions to officers on several pending development works.
Among the announcements, he sanctioned Rs 20 lakh additional funds for urgent development works in block schools. The grant, he said, would cover immediate development needs of local schools, including ground preparation at Government Higher Second | |
| | | | JMC Commissioner inspects modern food zone coming up at Gandhi Nagar | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 19: Dr. Devansh Yadav, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), today inspected the modern food zone being developed at Gandhi Nagar and interacted with the vendors who have been allotted the newly constructed food carts.
The initiative is part of the JMC's ongoing efforts to modernize Jammu city, improve urban infrastructure and provide street vendors with a cleaner, more organized and dignified vending environment. The site earlier housed an old rehri z | |
| | | | Arvind Gupta's Rs 61.47-lakh healthcare push gets administrative nod; 3 ambulances approved | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 19: Jammu West MLA Arvind Gupta's major initiative to strengthen emergency healthcare services has received administrative approval, paving the way for the procurement of three advanced ambulances at an estimated cost of Rs 61.47 lakh.
The ambulances will be procured from the funds allocated to Arvind Gupta under the Constituency Development Fund Scheme for the financial year 2026-27. One Force Traveller T1 Type-B BS-VI air-conditioned ambulance will be provided | |
| | | | Chief Secretary reviews UNDP strategy for SDG-linked budgeting in J&K | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 19: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to assess the strategy proposed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for aligning the annual budget of Jammu & Kashmir with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with emphasis on outcome-based planning, convergence of schemes and evidence-based allocation of public resources.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, Information Technology | |
| | | | DIG U-R range reviewed security arrangements | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Aug 19: Shiv Kumar Sharma, IPS, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, conducted a comprehensive review of security arrangements in district Reasi in view of the Shri Buda Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. During the visit, the DIG inspected the security arrangements at Sungal Tunnel, Kalidhar and Bambla assessed the overall security preparedness and deployment in these strategically important locations and also reviewed ongoing search operation at Sudeen Pouni area.
The DIG was accompani | |
| | | | Two drug peddlers arrested with Heroin at Phalata by Udhampur police | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Aug 19: Police team of PS Rehambal while conducting naka checking at Phalata Naka point intercepted a motorcycle bearing registration No. PB07CE0966.
During checking, the occupants of the motorcycle were identified as Akash Kumar S/O Surjeet Kumar R/O Housing Colony, Udhampur and Ajay Singh S/O Balbir Singh R/O Shiv Nagar, Udhampur.
Upon their personal search, 5.22 grams of heroin were recovered from their possession.
Both accused were arrested on the spot and | |
| | | | Khatana hails Modi Govt Banking Reforms, Defence Investment Push | | |  HYDERABAD, Aug 19: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Engineer Gulam Ali Khatana has lauded the Modi government initiatives to strengthen the banking sector, improve the financial health of public sector banks, expand credit support for businesses and accelerate defence manufacturing, saying the reforms are yielding visible results in India's economic and strategic sectors. Khatana said the recent financial performance of public sector banks reflects the p | |
| | | | CBC organizes Pre- Publicity events at Tikri | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Aug 19: In a vibrant lead-up to the upcoming Two-day Integrated Communication Outreach Programme (ICOP), the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, Field Office Udhampur, organized a pre-publicity event today at Sainik Cooperative Public High School, Tikri. The event served as a curtain-raiser for the Photo Exhibition on Nasha Mukt Bharat and Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita scheduled to commence from August 20 | |
| | | | DC Udhampur inspects condition of NH-44, directs speedy debris clearance | | | |
Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Aug 19: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa today conducted an extensive inspection of National Highway-44 from Udhampur to Chenani to assess the status of debris clearance and ongoing works.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the ongoing debris-clearance and road-repair works undertaken to ensure smooth and safe traffic movement. He directed the NHAI authorities to expedite the removal of debris and ensure timely clearance of affected stretches to minimize inconvenience to commuters and the general public.
Emphasising the need for seamless traffic management, the DC directed the Traffic Police and NHAI to work in close coordination t | |
| | | | 140-year-old 'Parichha Dam' recognized as a world heritage irrigation structure, to receive global honor in France | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Aug 19: Yogi government is continuously working to bring the state's historical and engineering heritage to global stage. In a major achievement in this direction, the 140-year-old 'Parichha Dam' in Jhansi has now received international recognition. International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) has recognized the historic dam as a 'World Heritage Irrigation Structure (WHIS)'.
Parichha Dam will also receive 'WHIS Award-26' during the 26th ICID International Congress and 77th International Executive Council Meeting to be held in France in October.
Principal Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources, Anil Garg, said that department received a letter | |
| | | | Training Programme for Krishi Udyamis of KKGs organised | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Aug 19: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies of Jammu (SKUAST-J) and Department of Agriculture, Reasi organised training programme for Krishi Udyamis of Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) under HADP here at Sub-Divisional Agriculture Office, Reasi.The programme was organised under the dynamic stewardship of Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. B.N. Tripathi and able guidance of Director Extension, Prof. Amrish Vaid of SKUAST-J. The programme was co-ordinated by Chief Agriculture Officer Reasi, Dr. Dolly John and SDAO Reasi, Sh. Aftab Ahmed Malik. The objective of the programme was to train the Krishi Udyami | |
| | | | SSRDP conducts Mental Health Awareness and wellness programme | | |  Early Times Report
RS PURA, Aug 19: A Mental Health Awareness and Wellness Programme was organized today at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, R.S. Pura, under the community outreach initiatives of NHPC and Sri Sri Rural Development Programme Trust (SSRDP) in association with NITS Polytechnic.
The programme commenced with a warm welcome by a senior teacher of the school. Speaking on the occasion, Anirudh Gupta, Principal, NITS Polytechnic, sensitized the students about the growing impo | |
| | | | DC reviews traffic management, transport-related issues at RTA meeting | | |  Early Times Report
POONCH, Aug 19: Deputy Commissioner Poonch and Chairman Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of the Authority here in his office chamber.
The DC reviewed the issues pertaining to traffic management, regulation of passenger and commercial transport and enforcement of road safety measures across the district.
The meeting was attended by officers from the Police and Motor Vehicle Departments. Among those present were Assistant Regional | |
| | | | DC Rajouri reviews arrangements for Eid Milad-un-Nabi | | |  Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Aug 19: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today reviewed the arrangements for the smooth observance of Eid Milad-un-Nabi in the district, with emphasis on ensuring adequate civic, medical, security and traffic facilities for devotees.
While reviewing the arrangements, the DC stressed upon the concerned officers to ensure availability of drinking water, sanitation, medical facilities, critical care ambulances, transport facilities and uninterrupted power s | |
| | | | J&K Bank organizes Mission YUVA Review-cum-Felicitation Meet | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 19: J&K Bank organised a review-cum-felicitation meet at its divisional office Kashmir to recognise outstanding performers and review the progress achieved under Mission YUVA across the Kashmir Division.
Director Employment and Director, Mission YUVA, Harvinder Singh (IAS) chaired the meeting in the presence of Bank's Divisional Head (Kashmir) Arshad Qadri, Zonal Heads of Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, Pulwama and Srinagar, Cluster Heads of Srinagar, Kulgam and | |
| | | | Dr Varinder Sharma lauds efforts to upgrade healthcare facilities in Jammu Division | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 19: Dr Varinder Sharma, Co-convenor, Health Cell, J&K BJP, has warmly welcomed the inauguration of the 160-slice CT scan machine at SMGS Hospital, Shalamar, Jammu. Terming it a landmark step for healthcare in Jammu Division, Dr Sharma said the facility, installed at a cost of approximately ?8.30 crore, would prove to be a game-changer for SMGS Hospital, which he described as the backbone of gynaecology, ENT and paediatrics in the region. Dr Varinder emphasised tha | |
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