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| World Yog Institute Jammu organises Yoga, Meditation and Hanuman worship | | MLA Vikram Randhawa encourages citizens to make Yoga a way of Life | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: Vishwa Yog Sansthaan (World Yog Institute) organized regular yoga and meditation sessions today across its various centres. Participants at different centres actively practiced yoga and meditation, spreading the message of a healthy, positive, and disciplined lifestyle. As part of the programme, a special yoga, meditation, and Hanuman Ji worship ceremony was held at the Har Ki Pauri centre of Vishwa Yog Sansthaan in Jammu. On this occasion, respected MLA Vikra | |
| | | | Advisor to CM Nasir Aslam Wani meets various delegations at SK Bhawan Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir, Mr Nasir Aslam Wani today interacted with various delegations from Districts Jammu Urban, Jammu Rural "A", Jammu Rural "B", Kathua Rural, Udhampur Urban, Doda, Student Wing, Women Wing, Labour Wing, OBC 'Cell,Residency Road Bazar President at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu in the presence of Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta and Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu.
During the interaction, Mr. N | |
| | | | LG Manoj Sinha honours Dr Darakhshan Andrabi and four others with Lal Ded Awards | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: Sarhad, the National level organisation of repute organises Lad Ded Awards function at SKICC today. Honourable Lieutenant Governor of J&K presided over the function. Lad Ded Awards were given to four prominent women contributors of Kashmir by the LG. J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi was awarded for her significant contribution. Dr Andrabi was awarded for her exemplary contribution for revival of Sufi Rishi circuit of Jammu and Kashmir and | |
| | | | Div Com Jammu completes self-enumeration for census 2027 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar today completed his self-enumeration process here at his office in presence of District Census Officer Vidhu Shekhar.
Additional District Census officer (DSEO) Neeraj Sharma and other officers from Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were present.
The Divisional Commissioner was apprised that more than 10500 citizens have already completed their self-enumeration process on se.census.gov.in u | |
| | | | LG Kavinder Gupta honours DPS shooters; Dharya Kotwal clinches double gold at India Open Shooting Championship 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: Delhi Public School Jammu proudly congratulates Dharya Kotwal, a student of Class VII-B, for her exceptional achievement at the prestigious India Open Shooting Championship 2026, held at Dehradun, Uttarakhand, from 15th to 23rd May 2026. Representing Jammu & Kashmir in the 10m Air Rifle event, Dharya displayed remarkable focus, precision, and determination, clinching double gold medals in both the Sub Youth and Youth categories with an outstanding score of 415 | |
| | | | DM Jammu imposes ban on transportation of bovines | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: District Magistrate Jammu, Rakesh Minhas in exercise of powers vested under section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita has imposed ban on transportation of bovine animals such as Cow, Buffalo, Oxen, Bulls, Calves etc from district Jammu to other district without seeking permission from the District Magistrate or Additional District Magistrate.
The order shall remain in force for a period of two months from date of its issue or till the order is rescinded, whichever be earlier.
Any violation of this order shall invite punitive action under section 223 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. | |
| | | | Over 1.50 lakh households complete Self-Enumeration in first three days across J&K | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: More than 1.50 lakh households across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir have successfully completed their Self-Enumeration exercise within the first three days of the launch of Self-Enumeration under Census 2027 through the official Self-Enumeration portal se.census.gov.in., said Amit Sharma, IAS, Chief Principal Census Officer and Director Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. He described the public response towards Self-Enumeration as highly encouraging and stated that citizens across urban, rural, hilly and far-flung areas are actively participating in India's first fully digital and paperless Census exercise. Addressing media here tod | |
| | | | Swami Ram Swarup highlights Rigveda's message on food donation at four-Veda Yajna | | |  Early Times Report
YOL, (HIMACHAL PRADESH), May 19: On the 38th day of the ongoing 78-day Yajna dedicated to the study and propagation of all four Vedas at Ved Mandir, renowned Vedic scholar and Yogacharya Swami Ram Swarup delivered an enlightening discourse on Rigveda Mantras 10/117/1 and 10/117/6, emphasizing the importance of anna-daan (food donation), compassion and righteous use of wealth.
Addressing devotees and spiritual seekers, Swami Ram Swarup Ji explained the divine message contain | |
| | | | Stabbing accused nabbed in Bishnah; Search underway for more | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: Headquarters zone Police achieved a major breakthrough by arresting one accused within 36 hours in connection with a sharp weapon attack case reported in the Kothey Chorli area of Bishnah.
The case pertains to an incident wherein one person namely Vipin Kumar S/o Harbans Lal R/o Kothey Chorli, Bishnah was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon near Arman Fast Food following a personal dispute. The injured was immediately shifted to SDH Bishnah for medical treatme | |
| | | | CS reviews elaborate arrangements for smooth, safe conduct of Machail Mata Yatra | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 19: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements being put in place by the concerned Divisional and District Administrations for the smooth, safe and hassle-free conduct of the annual Machail Mata Yatra scheduled to commence in August this year in the mountainous region of Kishtwar.
The meeting, besides Additional Chief Secretary, PWD and Principal Secretary, Home, was attended by Director General, Fire & Emergency | |
| | | | Ghulam Ali Khatana hands over Rs 50 lakh MPLADS works in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha Nominated , Er Ghulam Ali Khatana today handed over developmental works worth ?50 lakh under the MPLADS scheme to the people of Panchayat Lower Sunjwan (Bathindi) and Malik Market of Satwari Block in Jammu district.
During the visit, Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana laid foundation stones for several public welfare works including construction of tiles, drains, bathrooms, road connectivity and other essential infra | |
| | | | L-G VK Saxena grants sanction for procurement of 3 lakh biodegradable sanitary pads from women SHGs | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, May 19: In a significant step towards promoting girls' health and strengthening women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Ladakh, the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, has accorded approval for procurement of 3 lakh biodegradable sanitary napkins, meant for school girls, from Sakhi Zamo Village Organisation, which is supported by the Indian Army and registered under the Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM).
The approval, which was pending for some time owing to an increase in cost, has been accorded following the intervention of LG, Shri Saxena, who noted that the procurement of sanitary pads from the local manufacturing units would strengthen | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu organises CME on ophthalmological diagnostic innovations | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: The Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jammu organized a CME-cum-Workshop on "Diagnostic Innovations and Clinical Applications in Cornea and Retina" on May 16, 2026, at the Convention Centre, AIIMS Jammu. The academic programme focused on recent advances in corneal and retinal imaging techniques and their clinical applications in patient care. The workshop aimed to enhance diagnostic and interpretative skills among ophthalmologists, postgraduate students, optometrists, and paediatricians. Renowned experts from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Prof. Chintan Malhotra and Dr. Deeksha Katoch, along wit | |
| | | | Congress HQ Jammu named as Rajiv Bhawan | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: JKPCC Chief Tariq Hameed Karra today inaugurated the renovated party office at Shaeedi Chowk Jammu and dedicated it in the name of Shaheed Rajiv Gandhi, in the presence of top leadership of the party from entire Jammu province including former ministers, former MLAs, Former MLCs, District Presidents, Block Presidents, Ex Corporators and frontal wings and large number of workers.
Karra unfurled the party flag at the entrance of the headquarters amidst singing | |
| | | | Director Agriculture Jammu reviews progress of HADP, CAPEX, CSS, Apiculture and Mushroom Development Schemes | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: Director Agriculture Jammu, Anil Gupta, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting regarding the implementation of HADP, CAPEX and CSS schemes, besides reviewing the physical and financial progress under the Apiculture Development Scheme and Mushroom Development Scheme, at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Jammu. The meeting was attended physically by SMS (RL) Krishan Kant, Accounts Officer Vriti Uppal, Mushr | |
| | | | Railway Staff reunites missing child with family at Katra Station | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: Displaying alertness and compassion, a ticket checking staff member at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station safely reunited a missing child with her parents, setting an example of humanity and dedicated passenger service. According to officials, Ticket Checking Staff member Dinesh Kumar, while performing duty at the railway station under Northern Railway's Jammu Division, noticed a young girl wandering alone and crying inside the station premises.
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| | | | Natrang J&K police present Balwant Thakur's powerful play "AAG" on drug abuse at Bahu Plaza | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: In a significant cultural initiative aimed at combating the growing menace of drug abuse, Natrang in collaboration with Jammu & Kashmir Police today staged Padma Shri Balwant Thakur's hard-hitting Hindi play "AAG" at Bahu Plaza, Jammu. The play was directed by noted theatre director Neeraj Kant.
The event was attended by DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range Shridhar Patil, SP South Vaibhav Meena, DSP East Dr. Sachit Sharma, SDPO North Vikram Singh Bhau, SHO Trikuta N | |
| | | | MLA Bahu Vikram Randhawa starts drain upgradation works in sector-4, Nanak Nagar | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: In a major step towards improving civic infrastructure in Bahu Constituency, MLA Bahu Ch. Vikram Randhawa today started the upgradation work of various drains in Sector-4, Nanak Nagar, Ward No. 42 along with BJP State Mahila Morcha President Neha Mahajan, Mandal President Rahul Kumar and his team, and a large gathering of local residents.
The work is being executed under the supervision of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). Officials from JMC and the concerned contractor were also present on the occasion.
While interacting with the officials and contractor, MLA Vikram Randhawa strictly instructed that no compromise should be made with the quality of work | |
| | | | Bail Cannot Cut Detention Chains: HC upholds PSA, PIT-NDPS orders in terror-support, drug menace cases | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: Sending a strong legal message on preventive detention, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that grant of bail in criminal cases does not wipe out the power of the State to order preventive detention, if the detaining authority is satisfied that a person's activities pose a continuing threat to security, public order or public welfare.
Justice M. A. Chowdhary dismissed two separate habeas corpus petitions and upheld detention orders passed under the J&K Public Safety Act and the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988, observing that criminal prosecution and preventive detention operate in di | |
| | | | JKAACL organizes Punjabi Folk Music Programme at NPHS, Atbal, Ramgarh | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), in collaboration with National Public High School, Abtal, Ramgarh (Samba), organized a Punjabi Folk Song and Music Programme at Nationa; Public School, Atbal, Ramgarh, today. Senior writer, columnist on art & culture and renowner artist Jang S. Verman was the chief guest on this occasion whereas S. popinder Singh, Editor Sheeraza Punjabi, JKAACL, and Davinder Singh Bhatti, Principal of NPHS, Atbal were present in the presidium. The staff and students of the school attended the event. Local folk artists of the Samba and R S Pura areas, and the students of the school made the event vibrant and | |
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