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| Amit reviews Census preparedness; directs timely completion of training | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 4: A detailed review meeting with all Principal Census Officers which included Deputy Commissioners of districts and Commissioners of Jammu and Srinagar Municipal Corporations, was held today under the chairmanship of Amit Sharma, IAS, Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, to assess the progress of Census 2027 preparations across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
During the Meeting, CPCO Amit | |
| | | | Pipping ceremony held at 1st Women Battalion Channi Himmat Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 4: On 04 May 2026 at the 1st Women Battalion, Jammu, today hosting an impressive and dignified Pipping Ceremony, marking significant milestones in the careers of its personnel. On the occasion, 11 Assistant Sub-Inspectors were promoted to the rank of Sub-Inspectors (SIs), while 04 Head Constables were elevated to the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs).
The promotees were ceremonial adorned with their new ranks by Shri R.C. Kotwal, JKPS (SSP), Commandant, in | |
| | | | Dr Darakhshan addresses social awareness programme "Asluk Aalav" | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 4: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today participated in the social awareness programme Asluk Aalav at Srinagar organised by Al Rahim Trust at Govt Girls Higher Secondary School Sonwar. The programme was aimed at social harmony, awakening swadeshi sentiment, civic duties, family entitlement, environmental conversation and strengthening moral values among new generation. "The programme aims to raise awareness about the harmful | |
| | | | AWWA Northern Command, FICCI FLO JKL organise entrepreneurship talk at Udhampur | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, May 4: FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh Chapter (FLO JKL), under the leadership of Chairperson Ms. Varsha Bansal, conducted an engaging and insightful session for the Army Women's Welfare Association (AWWA) at Northern Command Udhampur, further strengthening its commitment to women's empowerment and entrepreneurship. FLO JKL has been closely associated with AWWA under the leadership of Mrs. Shinei Sharma, Regional President, AWWA Northern Command, working collabor | |
| | | | DIG Shiv Kumar Sharma reviews security, training preparedness at SKPA Udhampur | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, May 4: Shiv Kumar Sharma, IPS, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range / Incharge Director, SKPA Udhampur, convened a security review-cum-preparedness meeting regarding upcoming training courses at the Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy, Udhampur.
The meeting was attended by Dy. Director (Indoor/Training), Dy. Director (Outdoor), SKPA; Commandant, IRP 24th Battalion; CPO SKPA; Addl. SP Udhampur; Assistant Directors (Q), (Admn), (Training/R&D) and (Outdoor) and other officers of SKPA | |
| | | | HC denies bail to NDPS convict, says long jail stay alone cannot dilute section 37 RI | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 4: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to suspend the sentence of an NDPS convict and declined bail, holding that in cases involving commercial quantity of contraband, the stringent conditions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act cannot be bypassed merely on the ground of long incarceration.
Justice Sanjay Dhar dismissed the application filed by Bashir Ahmad Bhat, who had sought suspension of sentence and bail during pendency of his criminal appeal against conviction in FIR No. 230/2021 for offences under Section 8/15 NDPS Act. The applicant was represented by Mr. N. A. Ronga, Advocate, while the UT of J&K was represented by Mr. Ilyas Laway, | |
| | | | BJP's decade of broken promises has left Jammu's Border Areas in Lurch: RL Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 4: Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President Jammu of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, today launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that its decade-long rule has been marked by "broken promises, missed opportunities, and growing disillusionment" among the people of Jammu particularly in border and Kandi areas of District Samba.
He was addressing a well-attended party functionaries meeting of Vijaypur Assembly Constituency at | |
| | | | Piping ceremony held at Armed Police Headquarters Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 4: A piping ceremony was held at Armed Police Headquarters (APHQ), Srinagar, wherein Sh. Anand Jai n, IPS, ADG, Armed, J&K, decorated two Head Constables on their promotion to the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI). He was accompanied by Sh. Sunil Raj, SSP, APCR Jammu / I/C Staff Officer to ADG Armed J&K, who joined in adorning the officers with their new rank insignia.
Congratulating the promotees, the ADG termed the occasion a significant milestone and em | |
| | | | SSP Samba pins rank to newly promoted ASIs | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, May 4: SSP Samba, Sh. Anuj Kumar-IPS today pinned new rank on the ten newly promoted Assistant Sub Inspectors of Samba Police in a pipping ceremony held at District Police Headquarters Samba.
The officers, who have been promoted from the rank of Head Constables (HCs) to Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs), include Mohinder Singh, Asha Rani, Sunil Kumar Sharma, Doulat Ram, Kulbir Singh, Kulwant Singh, Rajinder Singh, Mohd Din, Ved Pal Sharma and Gopal Krishan.
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| | | | MP Er Gulam Ali Khatana concludes two-day Mendhar visit, flags orregularities | | |  Early Times Report
POONCH, May 4: Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha nominated MP Ghulam Ali Khatana concluded a two-day visit to the Mendhar Assembly segment, during which he held multiple public meetings, interactions, and a public darbar with local residents.
During his visit, several leaders associated with the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, expressing support for its policies and leadership. Prominent among them were Sarfraz Choudhary (Ex-Naib Sarpa | |
| | | | L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena meets Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil in New Delhi | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, May 4: The Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, called on the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, CR Patil, in New Delhi and discussed various ongoing water resource, irrigation, and flood management projects in Ladakh.
The Lieutenant Governor apprised the Minister about the Project Him Sarovar, an ambitious initiative of the UT Administration launched recently in Ladakh, which aims at conserving the snow and glacial melt by constructing wat | |
| | | | MLA Sham Lal Sharma foundation for Rs 2.55 Crore drainage project in Patoli Brahmana | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 4: In a significant step towards strengthening urban infrastructure and addressing long-standing sanitation challenges, the foundation stone for the construction and diversion of a drainage system in Ward No. 65, Patoli Brahmana, under Jammu North Assembly Constituency, was laid by MLA Jammu North, Sham Lal Sharma. The project, to be executed by the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED), involves an estimated investment of Rs 2.55 crore. It fulfills a | |
| | | | Indian Army conducts Yoga camp for youth | | | |
Early Times Report
DODA, May 4: Yoga has emerged as one of the most trusted means to enhance physical and mental well-being. Regular practice of yoga also helps alleviate chronic pain and improves posture. To promote the benefits of yoga, the Indian Army organized a Yoga Camp for youth at Gei on 04 May 2026. People from all walks of life were invited to participate in the event, performing various yoga exercises, asanas and pranayama. A total of 60 youth participated enthusiastically in the event. The Yoga Camp featured sessions designed to cater to both beginners and experienced practitioners. Participants engaged in a variety of yoga practices aimed at improving flexibility, strength, | |
| | | | Reasi police registers two FIRs; tobacco products seized | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, May 4: Continuing its sustained drive against the menace of substance abuse under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Reasi Police, under the supervision of SSP Reasi Mukund Tibrewal (IPS), has registered two FIRs at Police Station Katra and seized a substantial quantity of tobacco-related products.
During routine checking on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi track, police teams apprehended two individuals found illegally selling tobacco products, thereby violating legal provisions.
In the first case, FIR No. 140/2026 U/S 223 BNS has been registered against Jagdish Kumar S/o Krishan Chand R/o Manoon, Katra. During checking, police recovered 353 gutka pouches, 70 to | |
| | | | Reasi police crack down on drug network, two peddlers held with 11.1 grams heroin | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, May 4: Continuing its intensified drive against drug trafficking under the "Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan", District Police Reasi, under the supervision of SSP Reasi Sh. Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, achieved a significant success by apprehending two drug peddlers and recovering heroin from their possession. Today, during routine naka checking at Nomian Naka, a tempo traveller bearing registration number JK14G-0342 was intercepted for checking. During the frisking of passengers, two individuals were found in possession of contraband substances. The accused have been identified as: Kishore Kumar S/o Sham Lal R/o Agar Jitto, from whose possession approximately 5.6 gram | |
| | | | Anti-Sanatan politics rejected, says Rekha Mahajan; leads BJP celebrations in Samba | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, May 4: Jubilant celebrations were held at the BJP office in Samba as party leaders and workers distributed sweets, marking what they described as a thumping victory in West Bengal and strong performance in other states.
BJP J&K Vice President Rekha Mahajan led the celebrations and addressed party workers, attributing the victory to the continued trust of women voters in the leadership of Narendra Modi. She said that "mothers, sisters, and daughters across India have | |
| | | | Ek Sath Rang Mandal presented Nukkad Natak in its 515th Monday Theatre series | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 4: Ek Sath Rang Mandal today presented its 515th Monday Theatre under Monday theatre series with new progressive Nukad 'Muft Ka Chandan Gissey Mere Nadan' at Flouriculture Public Park, Near KC Theatre, Jammu.
Vishwas Ramaya a retired Army man is committed to stop and control drug addiction among our young generation who are forcibly indulged in this wave which should be stopped at any cost come what may.
Ramaya is always exploring and briefing young people ab | |
| | | | Mega Blood Donation Camp at PGIMER Chandigarh | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, May 4: Department of Transfusion Medicine and Thalassaemic Charitable Trust (Regd.), PGIMER, Chandigarh organised a Mega Blood Donation Camp on 2nd May 2026 to kick-off a week-long event till 8th May 2026 to observe World Thalassaemia Day. World Thalassaemia Day is observed on 8th May every year to raise awareness about thalassaemia and promote voluntary blood donation. It was 333rd Mega Blood Donation Camp of Thalassaemic Charitable Trust (TCT).
The Blood Donat | |
| | | | PTTI Vijaypur organizes pipping ceremony | | |  Early Times Report
VIJAYPUR, May 4: A ceremonial pipping function was organized at the Police Technical Training Institute (PTTI), Vijaypur, to honor recently promoted police personnel. Shri Ranjit Singh Sambyal, IPS, Principal, PTTI Vijaypur, formally decorated eight police personnel who have been promoted to the ranks of Sub-Inspectors and Assistant Sub-Inspectors, in accordance with the orders issued by APHQ J&K. The ceremony was conducted with great enthusiasm and dignity. During the funct | |
| | | | MSCBMC Trust, 11 RR begin 'Jashan-e-Bahar' National Art Workshop | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, May 4: A vibrant National Art Workshop titled "Jashan-e-Bahar" is being organized at TRC Chatroo from May 4 to May 8, 2026, bringing together art, culture, and creativity on a single platform.
The workshop, themed "With Colours", offers a unique opportunity for participants to engage, learn, and paint alongside renowned national-level artists, including Shalender Singh (Delhi), Aditya Shankar Prasad (Noida), P. Devaraj (Tamil Nadu), Sharmila Sharma (Delhi), Govind | |
| | | | Doda police traced missing woman, girl; reunited them with families | | | |
Early Times Report
DODA, May 4: Demonstrating prompt response and commitment towards public service, Doda Police has successfully traced a missing woman and a missing girl in two separate cases and reunited them safely with their families.
In the first case, Shareefa Begum W/o Abdul Wahid (Nomad), A/P Thathera Basti Bhaderwah, who had been reported missing at Police Station Bhaderwah vide DD No. 14 dated 24-04-2026 (reference signal No. 290/Psb dated 24-04-2026), has been traced out through sustained efforts of the police team led by SHO PS Bhaderwah and handed over to her legal heirs after completing necessary formalities.
In another case, Ruksana Banoo D/o Mohd Hanief R/o Nagni, Tehs | |
| | | | Two drug peddlers arrested with heroin by Udhampur police in separate cases | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, May 4: Udhampur Police continued its commitment to the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir campaign. The department emphasized intensified action against drug peddling along with sustained awareness efforts to protect the youth from substance abuse. Udhampur Police arrested two drug peddlers in separate cases and recovered heroin from their possession.
Case 1: (PS Rehambal):-
During routine naka checking at Phalata, a police party from PS Rehambal apprehended one person namely Ujwal S/o Ashok Kumar R/o Ammunition Morh, Garhi, Tehsil & District Udhampur. During his personal search, 2.42 grams of heroin along with a poly pouch was recovered from his possession.
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