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| Going home during festivals made easy - Railways to operate 3 pairs of festival special trains | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: On the auspicious occasion of festivals, Northern Railway, Jammu Division has given a big gift to rail passengers. To clear the extra rush and waiting list during Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja, the Railway has decided to operate 03 pairs of special reserved Festival Special Trains via Jammu Division. With the running of these trains, not only will it be easier for passengers to get confirmed tickets, but the journey will also be more comfortable and safe | |
| | | | Major plan in Uttar Pradesh to improve air quality in NCR | | |  Early Times Report
Lucknow, Sept 18: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav held a high-level meeting on air quality management at Chief Minister’s residence on Friday. During the meeting, officials reviewed measures and action plans to prevent air pollution in eight districts of Uttar Pradesh connected to the NCR, including Noida, Hapur, Ghaziabad, Meerut and Bulandshahr.
After the meeting, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav | |
| | | | TWS appreciates PWD (R&B) for Major Road Development in Tawi Island Area | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: Tawi Welfare Society has expressed its heartfelt appreciation and sincere gratitude to the Public Works Department (R&B) for its commendable and generous approach towards the long-pending road requirements of the Tawi Island Area. The Society appreciated the Department for undertaking repair, improvement and blacktopping of almost all major roads used by the people of the area, describing the development as a significant and welcome step towards better conn | |
| | | | Mental Health, stress management Programme organized for running staff in Jammu Division | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: With the aim of promoting mental health, stress management, positive human behaviour and mental alertness during duty among the running staff, Northern Railway, Jammu Division today organized a “Mental Health and Stress Management Programme for Running Staff” successfully at the Conference Hall, Divisional Manager’s Office, Jammu on 18th September. The programme was organized under the leadership of Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu, Shri Vivek Kumar and under the guidance of Sr. Divisional Electrical Engineer (Traction), Jammu, Shri Gurnam Singh. Running staff of various categories posted at Jammu Headquarters participated in large numbers and benefite | |
| | | | Er. Nazir Ahmad Yatoo continues outreach in Far-Flung areas of Charar-i-Sharief constituency | | |  Early Times Report
Budgam, Sept 18: Er. Nazir Ahmad Yatoo today continued his outreach programme across the far-flung areas of the Charar-i-Sharief constituency meeting people, listening to their grievances and taking stock of the difficulties being faced by residents.
During the interactions, people expressed concern over the lack of adequate basic facilities, particularly in the fields of education and healthcare. Residents said that many promises made to them have yet to translate into v | |
| | | | Udhampur Police arrests absconder wanted in NDPS case | | | | Early Times Report
Udhampur, Sept 18: Police team of PS Rehambal arrested an absconder namely Abdul Rashid S/O Ghulam Nabi R/O Garnai, Tehsil & District Udhampur who was wanted in connection with FIR No. 38/2024 U/S 8/15 NDPS Act of PS Rehambal.
The accused had been declared an absconder and warrants were issued by the Hon’ble Additional Sessions Court, Udhampur on 15-11-2025.
Acting on the warrants, Police team of PS Rehambal arrested the absconder from Dooru, Anantnag. He will be produced before the Hon’ble Court for further legal proceedings. | |
| | | | Dr Darakhshan formally takes over management of Dargah of Mir Syed Taj-ud-Din Hamdani at Nowhatta | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 18: Chairperson J&K Waqf Board, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today visited the revered Dargah-e-Faiz Panah Mir Syed Taj-ud-Din Hamdani (RA) at Nowhatta, Srinagar, paid obeisance at the shrine and formally took over its administrative and management control on behalf of the J&K Waqf Board. Dr Andrabi was accompanied by Waqf Board Member Mohammad Syed Haqqani, Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin, Executive Magistrate & Tehsildar of J&K Waqf Board, and other senior officers of the Board. It is pertinent to mention that the shrine is a Waqf property duly notified by the Government. With the formal assumption of administrative and management control, the Dargah has now been br | |
| | | | Shree Toyota Jammu launches All-New Ninth-Generation Hilux, redefining power and adventure | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: Shree Toyota, Jammu launched the iconic all-new Hilux in the presence of Vishesh Paul Mahajan JKAS (Transport Commissioner J&K), Davinder Batra (Director, Shree Toyota, Jammu), Manik Batra, (Director Shree Toyota), Bhisham Batra (Director Shree Toyota) marking another significant milestone in strengthening its SUV portfolio. As an embodiment of Toyota's inherited spirit of reliability, endurance, and quality, the Ninth-Generation Hilux combines rugged durabi | |
| | | | NC govt ensuring equitable development of all regions, sections: Dr Farooq Abdullah | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 18: The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Friday said the National Conference will continue to follow the path laid by Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah saying the Omar led government has initiated a policy of ensuring political, social and administrative representation for all three regions and all sections of society.
He said that the historic decision on land reforms initiated by Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah | |
| | | | BIS enforcement action in Jammu leads to seizure of 1,095 jewellery | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu & Kashmir Branch Office, conducted a Search and Seizure operation at a jewellery outlet in Jammu and seized 1,095 articles of coated/imitation/"1 Gram Gold Plated Jewellery" following the detection of a BIS Hallmark/Standard Mark on tags attached to the articles. According to the representative of the outlet, the seized articles were coated jewellery, imitation jewellery or "1 Gram Gold Plated Jewellery" and were no | |
| | | | Reasi police crackdown on illegal possession of Pregabalin capsules | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Sept 18: Continuing its efforts to curb the illegal possession and misuse of Pregabalin capsules, Reasi Police has registered two separate cases and apprehended three persons in the Katra area. During the intervening night of 16/17 September 2026, a Police Party of Police Station Katra apprehended Suresh Kumar S/o Penu, R/o Devigarh, Tehsil Bhomag, District Reasi, presently at Katra, who was proceeding from Asia Chowk towards Balni, Katra. During his search, 17 strips | |
| | | | Thana Diwas held at PS Miran Sahib attended by SSP Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: Thana Diwas was held at Police Station Miran Sahib in the presence of SSP Jammu and SP Headquarters, Jammu. SDPO RS Pura and SHO Miran Sahib also attended.
During the interaction, various public issues and grievances were discussed with local residents. The officers assured prompt redressal of genuine concerns and emphasized continued police-public coordination for better policing and public safety.
Jammu Police remains committed to strengthening community | |
| | | | BJP politically trembling in J&K due to continued public support for Abdullah family: RL Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: Reacting to the remarks of Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma that the Abdullah family wants restoration of Statehood to revive its "lost kingdom", Rattan Lal Gupta Adv., Provincial President, J&K National Conference, said such remarks unnecessarily personalise an issue that concerns the constitutional and democratic status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Gupta said the demand for restoration of Statehood should not be reduced to the political interests of any individu | |
| | | | Arvind Gupta begins Bua Datti Community Hall upgradation, dedicates project to Late Prof Chaman Lal Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: Paying tribute to the enduring legacy of Late Prof. Chaman Lal Gupta, Jammu West MLA Arvind Gupta today initiated Rs 10 lakh CDF-funded project for the upgradation and renovation of the Bua Datti Community Hall in Ward No. 39, Patoli Mangotrian, Jammu.
The upgraded facility will be dedicated in the memory of Late Prof. Chaman Lal Gupta, a senior BJP leader and former Union Minister who had a longstanding association with Bua Datti and its affairs. Prof. Gupt | |
| | | | Strengthen organisation from Mandal to Booth level, maintain constant public connect: Ashok Koul | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Sept 18: J&K BJP State General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chaired an organizational meeting of Dhadpeth Mandal in Kishtwar, focusing on strengthening the party organization at the grassroots level, reviewing ongoing activities and chalking out preparations for upcoming organizational programmes.
Kishtwar Prabhari Gajay Singh, District President Ravi Kumar Parihar, Kishtwar MLA Shagun Parihar and other senior leaders and office-bearers were also present du | |
| | | | Govt approves Rs 6.17 cr Multi-Purpose Indoor Sports Hall at Ganderbal | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has accorded administrative approval for the construction of a modern Multi-Purpose Indoor Sports Hall (60m × 40m) at Ganderbal at an estimated cost of ?6.17 crore.
The facility will be equipped with modern sporting amenities and provide quality infrastructure for young athletes, enabling them to hone their skills and pursue sporting excellence.
The project is aimed at nurturing local sporting talent and strengthening the sports ecosystem in the district, while providing a platform for athletes to train and participate in various sporting activities. | |
| | | | Court awards life imprisonment to husband | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: An Additional Sessions Court in Jammu has sentenced Parkash Paswan to rigorous imprisonment for life for the murder of his wife Nibha Kumari, besides imposing a fine of ?50,000.
Additional Sessions Judge Ritesh Kumar Dubey passed the sentencing order on September 16 after Paswan was found guilty under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
According to the prosecution case recorded in the order, the accused suspected his wife of having an illicit relationship. Following a dispute in October 2024, he allegedly attacked her repeatedly with a brick, causing fatal injuries. Her body was found the following morning.
The prosecution sought the m | |
| | | | PM Modi to inaugurate Global Environment, Climate Meet; Judges From 17 Nations to attend | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Sept 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will inaugurate an international conference on the environment and climate, which will be attended by environmental experts, Supreme Court judges, legal experts and senior government officials.
The two-day meet during the weekend on "The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics" is being organised by the National Green Tribunal.
It will witness the participation of environmental experts, judges of the Supreme Court of India and high courts, district court judges, secretaries of various ministries, senior government officials, representatives of state judicial academies, among others, an official statement s | |
| | | | HC quashes ACB proceedings in 116-Kanal land mutation case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed Anti-Corruption Bureau proceedings against petitioners in a case concerning mutation of 116 kanals and 12 marlas of land, holding that an alleged error in exercise of statutory powers cannot by itself be converted into criminal misconduct or conspiracy.
Justice Sanjay Parihar, while allowing connected petitions, quashed proceedings arising out of FIR No. 05/2021 dated February 3, 2021, registered by ACB Jammu under the J&K Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 120-B RPC, insofar as they related to the petitioners before the Court.
The controversy related to Mutation Nos. 558, 559 and 564. The | |
| | | | University of Jammu organises outreach activity for nursing students | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: The School of Biotechnology (SBT), University of Jammu, organised an outreach and extension activity for nursing students of BEE ENN College of Nursing, providing them an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the School's state-of-the-art infrastructure and research facilities. The School is supported by major national funding agencies, including DBT, DST, SERB, RUSA and PURSE, and has established international collaborations, reflecting its strong academic and research ecosystem.
At the outset, Prof. Madhulika Bhagat, Director, School of Biotechnology, warmly welcomed the visiting students. She apprised them of the academic programmes offered by th | |
| | | | High altitude vetetinary clinical-cum-awareness camp held at remote Jangle Gali | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Sept 18: To bring specialized veterinary healthcare to remote areas, the Animal Husbandry Department Udhampur organized a comprehensive clinical-cum-awareness camp via its Mobile Veterinary Unit (MVU) at the far-off village of Jangle Gali in Ladda Panchayat at an altitude of about 2200 M in Tehsil Moungri, located nearly 52 kilometers from the District Headquarters.
The 4th such camp in the third phase of special outreach programme of the Department witnessed an overwhelming response, with approximately 240 livestock farmers actively participating.
Livestock were provided on-the-spot clinical diagnosis and treatment, along with free distribution of essentia | |
| | | | NSF celebrates 143th birth anniversary of Madan Lal Dhingra | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: National Secular Forum (NSF), organized a program in University Campus and on the Birth anniversary of Madan Lal Dhingra who laid his life for the country. Amid slogans "Madan Lal Dhingra" "inqulaab Zindabad" 'Bharat Mata ki jai" and they paid tributes to Madan Lal Dhingra and garlanded the portraits of the son of soil.
Ankush Abrol Provincial Joint Secretary JKNC was the chief guest while Dr. Vikas Sharma Coordinator and Secretary central Zone JKNC, presided over the function and Vikshay Vashist, Working President NSF was the guest of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Ankush Abrol appreciated the efforts of NSF members to come forward and organized t | |
| | | | Meeting held on EPF wage Ceiling hike | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: The Union Cabinet has approved the enhancement of the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month.
At present, a fresh employee joining employment at a wage above Rs.15,000 per month is not automatically covered under the EPF framework and may remain outside mandatory provident fund, pension and associated insurance protection. Raising the ceiling to Rs. 25,000 will bring a | |
| | | | SKUAST-Jammu celebrates International Microorganism Day | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: Under the able guidance of Honourable Vice-Chancellor Prof. B. N. Tripathi, Division of Microbiology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Chatha, and the Division of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, R.S. Pura, jointly celebrated International Microorganism Day 2026 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu. The programme was organised on the theme "Microbes for Life, Health and a Sust | |
| | | | Marhi Khui exposes 'ugly reality' behind Govt's ST development claims: Manjit Singh | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Sept 18: J&K Apni Party Provincial President S. Manjit Singh today visited the Scheduled Tribe habitation of Marhi Khui in Anandpur Panchayat of Purmandal Block, Samba district, and expressed serious concern over the lack of basic civic amenities and infrastructure in the area.
During his visit, Manjit Singh interacted with local residents and heard their grievances regarding drinking water, electricity supply, road connectivity, mobile communication and access to es | |
| | | | SMVDU organises two-day workshop on Big Data Tools and Technologies | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, organized a two-day workshop on "Big Data Tools and Technologies". The workshop aimed to provide participants with practical exposure to emerging Big Data technologies and their real-world applications and covered key technologies, including Hadoop, Hive, Apache Kafka and Apache Spark, with dedicated hands-on sessions to provide participants with realistic experience in using these tools. The workshop was coor | |
| | | | ASP inaugurates 38th District Volleyball Championship at Ramban | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Sept 18: The two-day 38th Ramban District Volleyball Championship for boys, organised by the Volleyball Association of J&K under the aegis of the J&K Sports Council, in collaboration with the J&K Excise Department, was inaugurated on Friday at the District Police Lines, Ramban.
Additional SP (ASP) Ramban Majeeb-ur-Rehman inaugurated the championship as the Chief Guest, while DSP Kuldeep Sharma was the Guest of Honour.
The championship aims to mobilise youth against | |
| | | | Himalya Sewa Sang, Jammu organized an intensified IEC campaign | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: Himalya Sewa Sang, Jammu organized an Intensified IEC campaign for HIV/AIDS & Drug De - Addiction Awareness today at Raipur Satwari and Chattha in Collaboration with Jammu & Kashmir AIDS Control Society. A large number of Youth participated in the program. The theme of the Campaign was awareness generation about HIV AIDS, Voluntary Blood Donation and Drug de-addiction. The campaign was inaugurated by Shiban Krishan Sharma, resource person. The resource person emphasized upon the Students to strictly follow the guidelines released by National AIDS Control Organization and Jammu and Kashmir AIDS Control Society for the efficient prevention, Treatment and | |
| | | | Essay Writing Competition organized at GDC Ramgarh | | | | Early Times Report
RAMGARH, Sept 18: Government Degree College Ramgarh organized an Essay Writing Competition on the occasion of Hindi Pakhwada 2026 with the objective of promoting and enriching the Hindi language and fostering interest in Hindi writing among students. The programme was organized under the guidance and direction of Prof. (Dr.) Meeru Abrol, Principal, Government Degree College Ramgarh.
The competition was organized by Dr. Susheel Kumar, Head, Department of Hindi, and Dr. Sapna Rani. A large number of students participated enthusiastically in the competition and presented their views on the given topic in Hindi in a creative and effective manner.
The competition aimed to e | |
| | | | GDC Vijaypur organises special lecture on ill effects of substance abuse | | | |
Early Times Report
VIJAYPUR, Sept 18: The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Committee of Government Degree College (GDC) Vijaypur organised a special lecture on the ill effects of substance abuse with the objective of creating awareness among students about the harmful consequences of drug and substance addiction.
Dr. Anoop Kumar Bhagat, Convenor, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Committee, delivered the special lecture. He sensitised the students about the detrimental effects of substance abuse on physical and mental health, academic performance, family life and society. He also emphasised the importance of making informed choices and adopting a healthy and drug-free lifestyle.
On the occasion, th | |
| | | | NCC cadets of GDC Bishnah organise Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan Programme | | | | Early Times Report
BISHNAH, Sept 18: The NCC Cadets of 8 J&K Girls Battalion NCC, Government Degree College Bishnah, organised a Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) programme to create awareness among students about the harmful effects of substance abuse and to promote the message of a healthy, responsible and drug-free society.
The programme was organised under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) and coordinated by Dr. Kusum, CTO, 8 J&K Girls Battalion NCC, Jammu, GDC Bishnah, under the direction, guidance and support of Dr. Shallu Samyal, Principal, GDC Bishnah, with the valuable support of Prof. Koushal Kiran Thakur, Convenor, NMBA, and the Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff of the College. | |
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