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| Panthers Party (Bhim) resolves to fight for public issues and revitalize Jammu's economy | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 1: A meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (Bhim) was held at the party headquarters in Jammu under the chairmanship of party President, Advocate Vilakshan Singh, to deliberate upon pressing issues confronting Jammu province.
Addressing the gathering, Advocate Vilakshan Singh and other key speakers voiced grave concern over the sharp decline in tourism across the province, which has dealt a crushing blow to the region's economy. The continuous slump has severely hit hoteliers, traders, transport operators, and small shopkeepers, resulting in substantial financial losses and deepening the livelihood crisis across Jammu.
The meeting took ser | |
| | | | Free Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Camp - Day 15 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 1: Under Project AAROHI, the Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Initiative, exclusively for women, continued successfully on Day 15 at ASCOM, Jammu. The initiative is supported by the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) and implemented by the Human Organisation for Patronisation of Environment (HOPE). The initiative focuses on promoting awareness about breast and cervical cancer, encouraging early detection, and ensuring better access to preventive healthcare services for women. Through this continued effort, HOPE remains committed to strengthening women's healthcare and spreading the message that early detection can save lives. Medical Team | |
| | | | GCW Udhampur observed vigilance Awareness week-2026 | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Nov 1: The Department of Political Science of Govt. College for Women(GCW), Udhampur, under the chief patronage of the principal, Dr. Nalini Pathania, observed "Vigilance-Awareness Week- 2026" from 26-10-2026 to 01-11-2026 in the college campus. Various activities were conducted under this programme such as an Integrity Pledge-Taking ceremony observed by the college staff and students. Due to holiday on 26th of October, Integrity Pledge-Taking ceremony was observed on 24th of Oct., 2026 by the students, teaching and non-teaching staff of the college.
On October 27th, the Department of Political Science conducted other activities like Poster-Making and Slogan-W | |
| | | | Bookaroo Draws 5,000 Children, Parents and Educators to DPS Srinagar for a Celebration of Stories and Imagination | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 1: The magic of books, storytelling and imagination came alive at Delhi Public School (DPS) Srinagar, Athwajan, on Sunday as the eighth Srinagar edition of Bookaroo - Festival of Children's Literature witnessed an enthusiastic participation of around 5,000 children, parents, teachers and literary enthusiasts from across the Kashmir Valley.
Organised under the aegis of the D.P. Dhar Memorial Trust, the day-long festival brought together young readers from several districts, including Srinagar, Budgam, Bandipora, Kulgam, Shopian, Pulwama, Baramulla and Ganderbal, among others, turning the DPS Srinagar campus into a vibrant space of creativity, discovery and | |
| | | | A dedicated servant's journey: BDO Om Parkash Sargotra honoured on retirement | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 1: A wave of heartfelt congratulations and best wishes swept over Block Development Officer, Om Parkash Sargotra as he bid farewell to the Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the culmination of a distinguished career dedicated to serving the community.
Notable figures, including Jammu University's Retired Assistant Registrar R.L.Kaith, KVIB's Retired District Officer Vakil Dass, S. Kulwant Singh, S. Ranjeet Singh, Manzoor Ahmed, Pt. Arun Rashni, Shiv Dass and others joined neighbourers, friends, relatives, and well-wishers to honour his tireless contributions, celebrating a legacy of commitment, integrity, | |
| | | | Sankalp Juniors edge Baramulla Academy to win Diwali Milan Trophy | | | | Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, Nov 1: In a spirited celebration of communal harmony and sporting excellence, Sankalp Cricket Club Juniors clinched the Diwali Milan Ocne Off Exhibition Trophy with a dramatic 3 run win over Baramulla Academy at the Bipan Rawat Cricket Stadium Baramulla today.
Played in a 14 over red ball format and jointly organised by the Baramulla Cricket Forum (BCF) and Team Sankalp Baramulla, the contest produced end to end excitement.
After losing the toss, Sankalp Juniors were asked to bat and posted a competitive 136 for 7. Baramulla Academy mounted a determined chase but were curtailed at 133, falling agonisingly short when the final over ended with the visitors de | |
| | | | Administration gives heartfelt farewell to outgoing Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo | | Officers recall his tenure as a defining chapter marked by significant progress across J&K | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration today accorded a warm and heartfelt farewell to the outgoing Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on his superannuation, bringing to a close a distinguished chapter of public service and leadership at the helm of the Union Territory's administration.
A farewell ceremony was organized in his honour by the IAS Officers here and was attended by Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Deputy Commissioners; several HoDs and other senior officers of the administration.
The occasion was marked by warmth, affection and heartfelt reminiscences as officers came together to acknowledge and celebrate the contribu | |
| | | | MLA Arvind Gupta inaugurates Rs 40 lakh lane and drain construction works in Shakti Nagar | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 1: MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta, today inaugurated lane and drain construction works worth Rs 40 lakh in Lane Nos. 1, 2, and 3 of Shakti Nagar, Ward No. 29, Jammu West Assembly Constituency, fulfilling a long-pending demand of the local residents. The development works aim to strengthen basic civic infrastructure, improve drainage facilities, and provide better amenities to the residents of the area. The initiative reflects the commitment of the MLA towards addressing public concerns and ensuring the timely development of essential infrastructure.
Arvind Gupta reiterated that the welfare of the people and the overall development of Jammu West remain his top p | |
| | | | Grand Finale of 11th Rishi Kashyap Healthcare Yatra 2026 concludes at Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 1: The closing ceremony of the 11th Rishi Kashyap Healthcare Yatra 2026 organized by National Medicos Organization (NMO) concluded today at Government Medical College (GMC) Bakshi Nagar, Jammu.
The Yatra was going on for the last three days in various remote areas of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under which free health consultations, health check-ups, blood donation camps and free medicine distribution camps were organized in rural and urban areas. Hundreds of patients have benefitted from this treatment.
Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Vikas Kundal was the chief guest on the occasion. The programme began with the lighting of the lamp followed by | |
| | | | Jaishankar, Anita meet to boost India-Canada ties | | | |
Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Nov 1: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand in Atlanta and agreed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Canada in December will be another "building block" in ties between the two countries. Jaishankar met Anand on Friday on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Both the leaders also assessed the "steady growth" in India-Canada cooperation. According to an official statement, "the ministers agreed that Prime Minister Modi's visit to Canada in December will be another building block in the two countries' ambitious relationship."
They also "agreed" to stay in close contact ahead of the visi | |
| | | | Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff; unveils ‘YAYU’ as guiding vision for the IAF | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, Nov 1: Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit PVSM AVSM VM VSM, as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, on 01 November 2026, commenced his tenure by paying homage at the National War Memorial to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the Nation. This was followed by a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Air Force Station New Delhi.
An Experimental Test Pilot and Qualified Flying Instructor, Air Chief Marshal Dixit has over 3,500 hours of flying experience. He has held several key operational and strategic appointments, including Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), HQ IDS, Air Officer Comm | |
| | | | Omar Govt exploiting Jammu's Muslims as a vote bank; faulty implementation of FRA exposing poor families to harassment: Khatana | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 1: Strongly criticising the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference Government over what he described as the faulty implementation and failure to effectively enforce the Forest Rights Act (FRA), Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha - Nominated) and senior BJP leader Er. Gulam Ali Khatana accused the government of using the Muslim population of Jammu region merely as a vote bank while failing to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.
Er. Khatana made these remarks after a delegation of residents from nearly 20 local settlements near Lal Madrasa, Bathindi, Jammu, stopped his vehicle and requested him to listen to their grievances concerning alleged | |
| | | | NSS SMVDU organizes Walkathon to Mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 1: The NSS Unit of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra organized a Walkathon to commemorate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.The walkathon was flagged off from the main gate of University at 7:30 AM. A large number of NSS volunteers, students, faculty members and staff participated with great enthusiasm and raising slogans on national unity and integrity.Before the walkathon, all participants took the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation.Speaking on the occasion, the NSS Programme Coordinator highlighted the contribution of Sar | |
| | | | Let the festival of Lights Breathe Life, Not Smoke: Dr Sushil | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 1: Highlighting the growing threat of air pollution and its adverse impact on cardiovascular health, Head Department of Cardiology, GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Kumar Sharma held a day-long Cardiac Awareness-cum-Health Check-up Camp at Jai Shri Sachidanand Ashram, Block Marh, Jammu. The camp aimed to sensitize people about pollution-related cardiac risks through health screening, medical consultations and preventive healthcare guidance. Participants were educated about early identification of cardiac risk factors and measures to minimize exposure to air pollution.Individuals identified with increased cardiac risk were advised further medical evaluation, regular follow | |
| | | | MLA Billawar inaugurates paddy procurement Mandi at Damara | | | | Early Times Report
KATHUA, Nov 1: Satish Kumar Sharma, Hon'ble MLA Billawar in presence of Sh. Anil Gupta, Director, Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department, Jammu, and ADC Billawar, Sh. Vishavjeet Singh, today inaugurated the Paddy Procurement Mandi (Registration-cum-Facilitation Centre) at Damara, Billawar, District Kathua.
The initiative aims to ensure smooth, transparent, and hassle-free procurement of paddy from local farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 2,441 per quintal for Paddy (Common) and Rs 2,461 per quintal for Paddy (Grade-A), thereby ensuring fair, assured, and timely returns to farmers for their produce.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Satish Ku | |
| | | | LEAD Impact Conclave Brought Key Stakeholders Together to Drive Social Impact | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 1: LEAD (LJK Economic Growth & Development Dialogue) organised the second edition of Impact Conclave 2026 at Amar Singh Club, Jammu. The conclave brought together representatives from government, corporates, academia, NGOs, financial institutions and social enterprises to discuss regional development challenges, strengthen partnerships and explore opportunities for collaborative social impact across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
Welcoming the delegates, Harinder Gupta, Convenor, LEAD, highlighted the importance of collective efforts towards regional development. Alankrit Mahajan, Executive Officer, LEAD, presented an overview of LEAD's initiatives, ongoing work | |
| | | | KVK Reasi hosts live telecast programme on PM-KISAN | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Nov 1: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi under the aegis of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies Jammu (SKUAST-J) in collaboration with Department of Agriculture, Reasi organised live telecasting programme on Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi(PM- KISAN)Scheme here at Krishi Vigyan Kendra(KVK),Reasi campus which was enthusiastically attended by a large number of farmers of the area. The programme was organized under the dynamic stewardship of Vice Chancellor, Prof.BN Tripathi and able guidance of Director Extension, Prof.Amrish Vaid of SKUAST-J. Before initiation of the programme, Chief Scientist and Head of KVK, Reasi, Dr.Banarsi Lal | |
| | | | Pilot saffron cultivation in Ladakh receives first bloom in just 30 days | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, Nov 1: Breaking new ground in Ladakh's high-altitude agricultural landscape, the experimental saffron cultivation project initiated by Lt. Governor Shri VK Saxena, on recently restored degraded land in Leh, has begun to blossom. The first bloom at the Saffron field came in a record-breaking 30 days, as against the two-month timeline typically required for the first bloom.
The LG today inspected the saffron field to witness the first bloom, where he was informed that the cultivation site is currently averaging 20 to 25 blooming flowers daily, with a peak of 72 flowers blooming this morning alone. This rapid, robust growth has led to the successful collection of near | |
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