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| CS sensitizes departments on SDG-aligned budgeting ahead of next financial year | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 23: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired an interdepartmental coordination meeting to sensitise administrative departments about integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their budgetary proposals for the forthcoming financial year, while addressing issues and concerns relating to the implementation of the proposed SDG-aligned budgeting framework.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Finance; Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring; and other concerned administrative heads; SIO, NIC; and officers from various departments.
The Chief Secretary directed the concerned departments to expedite the requisite formal | |
| | | | Div Com Jammu visits Samba, reviews developmental works, welfare schemes | | | | Early Times Report
SAMBA, Oct 23: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Vikas Kundal today visited Samba to review the progress of ongoing developmental works and assess the implementation of various welfare schemes. The visit aimed to evaluate the progress of key development initiatives, ensure effective inter-departmental coordination and strengthen the delivery of public services to the people. During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner reviewed the status of major developmental projects being executed by various departments and took stock of the physical and financial progress achieved under different schemes. The review focused on the pace of execution, adherence to prescribed timelines, | |
| | | | District Development Commissioner Pulwama visits Police District Headquarters Awantipora | | | | Early Times Report
AWANTIPORA, Oct 23: The District Development Commissioner Pulwama, Shri Kuldeep Krishan Sidha-JKAS, today visited Police District Headquarters at Jawbara, Awantipora, accompanied by other district officers. On his arrival, he was warmly received by SSP Awantipora, Sh. Irshad H. Rather-JKPS.
During the visit, SSP Awantipora briefed the District Development Commissioner on the achievements, initiatives and public oriented measures undertaken by Police District Awantipora to curb criminal activities, maintain law and order, strengthen the security framework and ensure the safety and well being of the public.
The District Development Commissioner interacted with police o | |
| | | | CVPPL organises lecture for its employees on "Motivation through Goal Setting" | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 23: Chenab Valley Power Projects limited organised a lecture for its employees posted at Corporate Office Jammu on the topic of "Motivation through Goal Settings" by Shri Rizwan Uddin, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner/ Chief Learning Officer, Deen Dayal Upadhayay National Academy of Social Security, New Delhi. The lecture was attended by all senior Officers and staff members who gained plenty of insight into the ways & means of keeping oneself motivated even during tough times and while facing various challenges of life and profession. The faculty highlighted the importance of setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound) Goals | |
| | | | Rotarians Healing with Heart: When Compassion Touched Courage at Shayog India | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 23: In a heartwarming display of service and solidarity, the Rotary Club of Jammu Baahu in collaboration with Pulse Hospital, Channi Himmat organized a Free Community Medical Camp to provide essential healthcare services at Sahyog, India, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu - a reputed organisation empowering specially abled personnel.
Sahyog, India, honoured with the State Award for Social Reforms and Empowerment by the J&K Govt., has been founded by reputed Social Activist of National repute Dr. Ashwani Jojra.
The camp was organized on 23rd October, 2026 under the able leadership of Social Reformist, human rights activist, public health leader and President of Rotary Clu | |
| | | | DPS Jammu students excel at District Speedball Championship | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 23: Students of Delhi Public School, Jammu, brought laurels to the school and their parents by winning silver and bronze medals at the Open District Speedball Championship 2026, organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Speedball Association on 21st October 2026 at Mount Litera Zee School, Jammu.
The medal winners are as follows:
Silver Medals:
o Brijeshwari S. Thakur (V-E)
o Aavya Bakshi (V-B)
o Vanshika Sharma (IV-C)
o Mohd. Basit Malik (IV-J)
o Amyra Jain (V-B)
Bronze Medal:
o Nitayara Mahajan (V-H)
Further, all the silver medal winners have qualified for the State-Level Speedball Championship. The participants were trained by Gulmeet Kaur, the Sc | |
| | | | Agriculture Department Jammu organises Khet Bachao Abhiyan at Pangiri, Akhnoor | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 23: The Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Department, Jammu, today organised an awareness programme under the Khet Bachao Abhiyan at village Pangiri, Zonal Bomal, Block and Sub-Division Akhnoor, to promote sustainable agricultural practices and enhance farmers' awareness about soil health and resource conservation. The campaign, being conducted from October 22 to November 30, 2026, will cover every village across the Jammu Division. Regional Level Subject Matter Specialist Ashwani Kumar, while addressing the farmers, highlighted the importance of adopting sustainable agricultural practices to safeguard soil fertility and improve farm productivity. He | |
| | | | Indian Army organised motivational lectures by Gallantry Awardees in Poonch & Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
POONCH, Oct 23: The Indian Army organised motivational lectures by Gallantry Awardees at Government Higher Secondary School, Chhatral, Poonch, on 23 October 2026 and Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Nowshera, Rajouri, on 22 October 2027, aimed at inspiring students to develop courage, discipline, patriotism, self-confidence and a spirit of national service.
At Chhatral, the programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from 70 students and five teachers. Gallantry Awardees shared their experiences of courage, dedication and sacrifice, encouraging students to pursue academic excellence, uphold integrity and develop a strong sense of responsibility towards societ | |
| | | | Awantipora police recover 2.074 Kg of Ganja-like substance during Naka Checking at Kaigam Crossing | | | | Early Times Report
AWANTIPORA, Oct 23: Continuing its sustained efforts against drug trafficking and the drug menace, Police Party of Police Post Toll Plaza headed by SI Ishaq Ahmad, InCharge Police Post, during naka checking at Kaigam Crossing, intercepted a motorcycle bearing registration No. JK03P 7032, and apprehended two persons travelling on it.
During preliminary questioning, the persons were identified as Izhan Ahmad Allie S/O Nazir Ahmad Allie and Nazir Ahmad Shergojri S/O Mohd Ramzan Shergojri, both residents of Nowgam, Verinag.
During the search of a bag carried by them, a suspected ganja-like substance weighing *2.074 kg* was recovered. Accordingly, *FIR No. 246/2026 under re | |
| | | | Awantipora police pays tribute to martyrs during Police Flag Day Week | | | | Early Times Report
AWANTIPORA, Oct 23: As part of the ongoing celebrations of Police Flag Day Week, Awantipora Police organised a series of programmes to honour the supreme sacrifices of police martyrs and pay tribute to their bravery and dedication. Today, police officers visited the native villages and towns of police martyrs in Sub-Division Tral and interacted with their families to express solidarity and enquire about their well-being. During the interactions, the officers patiently listened to their grievances and assured them of all possible assistance and timely redressal of their genuine concerns. As a mark of respect and remembrance, portraits of the martyrs were displayed in the | |
| | | | Buddha Art by Sanjogita hosts Karwa Chauth & Diwali special exhibition in Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 23: Buddha Art By Sanjogita has organised a special festive exhibition titled "Karwa Chauth & Diwali Special" at Shastri Nagar, Jammu, bringing together creativity, artistic excellence and festive gifting ahead of the much-awaited celebrations. The exhibition commenced on October 23 and will continue until October 31, 2026, offering visitors a vibrant collection of unique artworks, paintings, sketches, handcrafted items and thoughtful gifting options for the festive season.
The first day of the exhibition was graced by the presence of Sindhu Kapoor, Principal, Higher Education Department, J&K; Dr Asha Chaubey, Chief Scientist and Head of Department, Fermentat | |
| | | | MSME-DFO Jammu organises entrepreneurship awareness programme at Government Polytechnic College, Udhampur | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Oct 23: The MSME-Development and Facilitation Office (MSME-DFO), Jammu, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, organised an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme on Self-Employment Opportunities at Government Polytechnic College, Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, to sensitise aspiring entrepreneurs and students about various avenues for entrepreneurship, government support schemes, and financial assistance available for establishing micro and small enterprises. The programme aimed to promote an entrepreneurial mindset among participants and familiarise them with the institutional support available for starting and managing their own bus | |
| | | | Host college retains overall championship for the fourth consecutive year | | SMVDCoN's 'Tarang 2026' concludes on a high note | | | Early Times Report
KATRA, Oct 23: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi College of Nursing (SMVDCoN), Kakryal, successfully concluded its two-day Inter-College Nursing Fest 'Tarang 2026' today with a valedictory function at the Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra. The fourth edition of the fest coincided with the completion of ten years of the College's journey and the approval of its Postgraduate Nursing Programme. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from nursing colleges in a wide range of cultural, creative, literary and sporting competitions.
Alok Kumar Maurya, Addl. Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB graced the valedictory function and distributed prizes among the winners. Congratulating the win | |
| | | | NC will sweep in upcoming Panchayat and ULB polls as and when held: RL Gupta | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 23: Senior National Conference leader and Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, expressed confidence that the National Conference will sweep in forthcoming Panchayat and Urban Local bodies elections as and when held on the basis of its governance, development initiatives and commitment to social justice.
Gupta said that the NC-led government under the leadership of Hon'ble Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was committed to inclusive development, strengthening democratic institutions and addressing the genuine concerns of people across Jammu and Kashmir. He stated that the party would approach the electorate with its performance and the work undertaken fo | |
| | | | HP Governor calls for preserving cultural heritage with modern knowledge and innovation | | | | Early Times Report
DALHOUSIE, Oct 23: Governor of Himachal Pradesh Shri Kavinder Gupta today emphasised the need to preserve India's rich cultural heritage and traditional values while embracing modern knowledge, science and technology to prepare the younger generation for future challenges.
Addressing the annual function 'Virasat-2026' of Dalhousie Hilltop School here, the Governor said that heritage was not merely what had been inherited from previous generations, but also what the present generation would leave behind through its thoughts, conduct and actions.
He said education must go beyond academic achievements and focus on developing critical thinking, creativity, practical knowle | |
| | | | Reasi police crack down on illegal possession of Pregabalin capsules in Katra | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 23: Continuing its sustained drive against the illegal possession and distribution of prohibited substances, Reasi Police recovered 500 Pregabalin capsules from an auto-rickshaw and apprehended two persons during the intervening night of October 22/23, 2026, in Katra.
A police party from Police Station Katra intercepted an auto-rickshaw near Balni Naka, Katra. During the search of the auto rickshaw two persons, identified as Kaka Ram S/o Gyan Chand R/o Kotli, Tehsil Katra, District Reasi ( driver) and Bittu Kumar S/o Krishan Dass R/o Sila Bhaga, Tehsil Katra, District Reasi were apprehended with 20 strips containing 200 Pregabalin capsules IP 300 mg (SP NYL | |
| | | | Ramban police rescue 55 bovine animals from illegal transportation | | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Oct 23: In a significant action against illegal bovine transportation, a police team from Police Post Jawahar Tunnel intercepted a truck bearing registration number JK03E-4460 near Navyouga Tunnel on National Highway-44 during routine naka checking and traffic checking today.
The truck, which was travelling from Ramban towards Srinagar, was being driven by Asif Iqbal S/o Mohd Iqbal, R/o Chandrog, Maitra, Gobind Pura, Tehsil and District Ramban. During inspection, 55 bovine animals were found loaded in the vehicle and allegedly being transported without valid permission from the competent authority.
Preliminary inspection revealed that the animals were being tra | |
| | | | DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range held security review-cum-operational preparedness meeting | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Oct 23: Swarn Singh Kotwal-IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur-Reasi Range today chaired a security review-cum-operational preparedness meeting with the In-Charges SOGs of District Udhampur and District Reasi. The meeting was attended by Dy.SP SOG Udhampur, Dy.SP SOG Latti, Dy.SP SOG Basantgarh, SDPO Ramnagar, Dy.SP SOG Arnas and Dy.SP SOG Mahore-Chassana.
During the meeting, the prevailing security scenario in their respective jurisdiction was reviewed in detail and operational preparedness was assessed. Emphasis was laid on maintaining a high level of alertness, strengthening security measures and ensuring effective operational coordination to | |
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