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| Congress' anti-women stand exposed: Rekha Mahajan targets Opposition after Bill collapse | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 18: BJP J&K UT Vice President Rekha Mahajan strongly criticized Opposition parties after the Constitution Amendment Bill on women's reservation failed to pass in the Lok Sabha.
In a sharp statement, Mahajan termed the opposition's stand as "anti-women and regressive," accusing them of deliberately blocking a historic reform aimed at ensuring greater political representation for women.
She said the bill reflected the commitment of the BJP-led government toward e | |
| | | | Amit Sharma concludes Master Trainers programme for Census 2027; capacity building drive gains momentum | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 18: In a major step towards strengthening field-level preparedness for Census 2027, a comprehensive training programme for Master Trainers was organised by the Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Institute of Management Public Administration and Rural Development (IMPARD) J&K, aimed at building a robust training ecosystem for the upcoming Paperless Census to be conducted in Digital manner.
Amit Sharma, Chief Principal Census Officer | |
| | | | From drugs to dust; mafia empires won't survive crackdown: Gaurav backs massive action | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 18: BJP spokesperson and Convenor International Affairs Gaurav Gupta today strongly endorsed the sweeping anti-drug crackdown across Jammu and Kashmir under Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's '100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan', asserting that the administration has "declared an all-out war" on the drug mafia and its entire ecosystem.
Gupta said the situation on the ground clearly reflects a shift from routine enforcement to decisive, punitive and highly v | |
| | | | MLA Vikram Randhawa felicitates state topper Ananya Suri for exemplary academic achievement | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 18: Vikram Randhawa, MLA Bahu, today felicitated Ananya Suri, a student of St. Mary's Presentation Convent School, Gandhi Nagar, for her extraordinary achievement in the CBSE Class 10th Board examinations. Ananya has brought laurels to the region by securing a phenomenal 99.8% marks, emerging as a state topper.
During a special ceremony held to honour the young achiever, Sh. Randhawa presented a token of appreciation to Ananya, praising her dedication, hard work, | |
| | | | 3,133 rooftop solar plants installed in Lucknow alone | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Apr 18: The capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, has achieved a significant milestone in the field of solar energy by securing the top position in solar installations nationwide. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the ongoing campaign for rooftop solar energy under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has made Lucknow a national leader.
According to Indrajeet Singh, Director of the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency, more than 87,000 rooftop solar plants have been installed in Lucknow so far under the scheme, the highest in any district in the country. He added, "By April 15, 3,133 rooftop solar plants had been installed | |
| | | | CM Yogi Adityanath addresses public meetings in Mathabhanga, Dhupguri | | | | Early Times Report
KOOCH BEHAR/JALPAIGURI, Apr 18: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday once again addressed election rallies in West Bengal. While addressing public meetings in Mathabhanga and Dhupguri Assembly constituencies, he criticised the stand of opposition parties in the Lok Sabha on the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill. Chief Minister said, "Advocates of Bangladeshi infiltrators did not allow the amendment bill to pass. Termed it an insult to half the population of the country and said that mothers and sisters will not tolerate it." Blaming the Trinamool Congress for the current disorder in West Bengal, he declared that Mamata Banerjee should vacate the throne as BJP is c | |
| | | | Cement Transportation over Northeast Frontier Railway Witnesses Rapid Growth | | | | Early Times Report
MALIGAON, Apr 18: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved unprecedented progress in transportation of cement cargo by rail and loading & unloading of cement traffic across its terminal during financial year 2025-26.
Cement traffic recorded a growth of 7.8% in inward movement, increasing from 9.05 million tonnes in 2024-25 to 9.76 million tonnes in 2025-26. On the loading front, Cement witnessed a remarkable rise of 152.7%. These achievements reflect NFR's sustained efforts to enhance freight efficiency and support infrastructure development across the Northeast region.
One of the most notable achievements was the successful unloading of the first ever cement | |
| | | | DC Ramban chairs DRAC, CLU meetings | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Apr 18: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, today chaired meetings of the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) and the District Level Committee on Change of Land Use (CLU) to review key administrative matters concerning rent assessments and land use cases across the district.
The meetings were attended by Additional Superintendent of Police, Mujeeb-Ur-Rehman; Additional Commissioner Revenue Shokat Hayat Mattoo; Assistant Commissioner Development Se | |
| | | | DC Kathua listens to public grievances at Dhar Mahanpur; assures time-bound redressal | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Apr 18: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma today conducted a public outreach programme at Dhar Mahanpur and listened to a wide range of grievances and demands projected by the local residents.
Public highlighted the damaged Kholi Talai-Katham road, pending land compensation and demanded a 6 km Naili-Katham road.
Residents of Dhar Korah Panchayat sought water supply renovation, veterinary and allopathic hospitals and restoration of the Zero Morh-Sanganghat ro | |
| | | | DIG UR range conducts security inspection | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 18: In order to ensure security of Mata Vaishno Devi Ji track, Katra town and adjoining hills connecting shrine, including Gobian village, Sulla, Remindi and Devi Pindian, today DIG Udhampur Reasi range Shiv Kumar Sharma IPS alongwith SSP Reasi Mukund Tebriwal IPS conducted security review, coordination meeting, and activation of VDG’s, in foothills of Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Shrine.
DIG and SSP reached in these far flung area by foot patrolling met with yatries on | |
| | | | NMC condemned the defeat of constitution Bill 2026 which linked to the woman Reservation Act | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 18: President of the National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) Subash Shastri on Saturday condemned the defeat of constitution (one hundred and thirty first Amendment)Bill 2026 which linked to the woman Reservation Act in the Lok Sabha yesterday which failed to secure the required two thirds majority causing it to fall leading to accusations of a betrayal of women right.
In a statement issued here, while accusing the anti bill forces of blocking women empowerment bill, Shastri termed the failure a black day for the Indian democracy and accusing these forces for anti women mind set"and 20 years history of blocked the Bill. Shastri further stated that the anti w | |
| | | | Multi-Specialty Medical Camp organized at MH Bhalra Bhaderwah | | | | Early Times Report
BHADERWAH, Apr 18: A Multi Specialty Medical Camp was organized by the Health Department in collaboration with the Indian Army at Military Hospital (MH) Bhalra, Bhaderwah. The camp was conducted under the supervision of BMO Bhaderwah Dr. Versha Sharma and overall guidance of Chief Medical Officer Doda Dr. Tanveer Ahmed Rather.
The camp aimed to provide a wide range of healthcare services to the locals at their doorstep. Various services including general health check-ups, eye screening, ultrasound services, orthopedic consultation, AYUSH services, NCD screening, TB screening, Hb screening and other essential health services were provided during the camp.
During the cam | |
| | | | ADC Kathua reviews LPG supply, stresses proactive home delivery, strict monitoring | | | | Early Times Report
KATHUA, Apr 18: Additional Deputy Commissioner Kathua Vishavjeet Singh today chaired a meeting with LPG gas distributor agencies to review the availability and distribution mechanism of domestic LPG in the district.
The meeting was attended by ASP Sunil Kesar, Assistant Director FC&CA Dr Mohammed Sagir, Divisional Sales Manager HPCL Brajesh Kumar, TSOs and owners of various gas agencies.
The meeting informed that there is adequate availability of domestic LPG across the district and no shortage has been reported. The ADC emphasized the need for proactive home delivery of LPG cylinders to ensure a sustained atmosphere of sufficiency among consumers. He directed the dist | |
| | | | DC orders district-wide surprise inspections; 172 employees found absent | | | | Early Times Report
POONCH, Apr 18: In a firm step towards strengthening administrative discipline and accountability, the Deputy Commissioner constituted dedicated teams to conduct surprise inspections across Government offices in the district.
Acting on these directions, the teams carried out surprise visits across the entire district including the District Headquarters. During the inspections, 172 employees were found absent from duty without authorization. Consequently, show cause notices have been issued to all such employees, directing them to explain their position prior to initiation of disciplinary proceedings.
Further, all Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) have been directe | |
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