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| HRA Katra submits memorandum to high-level committee on ropeway project | | |  Early Times Report
KATRA, Feb 5: Hotel & Restaurant Association (HRA), Katra today submitted a comprehensive memorandum to the High-Level Committee constituted for the Ropeway Project comprising of SMVD Shrine Baord members Dr. Ashok Bhan & Retd.Judge Suresh Kumar Sharma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, CEO Shrine Board Sachin Kumar Vaishya, highlighting key concerns and suggestions related to the proposed project and allied measures aimed at improving pilgrim facilitation, enhanci | |
| | | | Drug De-addiction rules near finalization: Health Minister | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the House that the drug de-addiction rules are currently being finalized and are expected to be completed soon. Once implemented, these rules are anticipated to significantly enhance efforts to combat the drug menace across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister said this while replying to a question on 'Drug De-addiction Centers' raised by Legislator Sham Lal Sharma on behalf of Devyani Rana.
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| | | | Govt releases Rs 137 cr for upgrading sports infra in J&K: Satish Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: The Government today informed the house that an amount of over Rs. 137 crore has been released for upgradation of sports infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir during 2025-26. Besides, an amount of over Rs. 2.57 crore has been released for upgrading sports infrastructure in Samba district alone during the current financial year.
This information was given by Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma while replying to a question raised by Chander P | |
| | | | CS consults NITI Aayog for stronger food safety regime | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held high-level consultative meeting with Member, NITI Aayog, Dr. V.K. Paul, along with senior experts and advisors from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), to deliberate on a comprehensive strategy for strengthening and augmenting food safety mechanisms across the districts of J&K.
The meeting was attended by Secretary, Health & Medical Education (H&ME); Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration (FD | |
| | | | Govt committed to connect every habitation with robust road connectivity: DyCM | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today said that the government is committed to connect every habitation with robust road connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by legislator Javid Hassan Baig in the Legislative Assembly.
He further informed that a structured and phased approach is being adopted for road development through flagship schemes such as PMGSY, CRIF, NABARD (RIDF), and UT Capex, i | |
| | | | Er Gulam Ali Khatana flags lack of SC representation in J&K High Court | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Feb 5: Senior BJP leader and MP Rajya Sabha (Nominated) Er. Gulam Ali Khatana on Tuesday raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha over the absence of Scheduled Caste (SC) judges in the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, despite their significant population share in the Union Territory. Raising a supplementary question during Question Hour, Mr. Khatana said that while the total sanctioned strength of High Court judges in the country has increased from 820 to 1,122 over the pa | |
| | | | JKBOSE extends dates for re-evaluation , photocopies of answer scripts | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced extension of dates for submission of forms for re-evaluation and obtaining the photocopies of answer scripts of class 10 and 12 of Annual Regular 2025, WZ, JD (Oct-Nov session).
According to a notification issued by Joint Secretary, Secrecy, Jammu Division, the desirous candidates can submit their online forms for obtaining photocopies of answer scripts and re-evaluation upto 10-02-2026 and 14-02-2026, respectively.
All eligible students of Class 10 and 12 of Annual Regular 2025, WZ, JD (Oct-Nov session) are advised to adhere strictly to the extended timelines, as no further exten | |
| | | | Baba Reshi- Gulmarg road project under review: DyCM | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today said that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for construction of Baba Reshi- Gulmarg Road has been prepared at an estimated cost of Rs. 40.34 crore.
He was replying to a question raised by the Legislator Irfan Hafiz Lone in the Legislative Assembly today.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that the project is presently under examination. He informed that the estimates for the balance work of up-gradation, macadamization and completion of the Dandmouh- Setrisem-Nagbal road is under preparation stage.
However, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the work shall be taken up under the appropriate head of account, su | |
| | | | Raksha Mantri flags-off NIM-JIM&WS joint expedition to Argentina's Mt Aconcagua | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Feb 5: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged-off a joint expedition to Mount Aconcagua in Argentina from South Block, New Delhi on February 05, 2026. The mountain at 6,961 metres stands as the highest peak of South America and the highest mountain outside Asia. The joint expedition is being undertaken by the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi and Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM&WS), Pahalgam.
Raksha Mantri commended the NIM and JIM&WS for preparing the personnel to face challenges with courage, grit and determination. Extending his best wishes to the team, he stated that scaling this formidable peak is not merely a | |
| | | | NFR Achieves Record Rooftop Solar Capacity and Expands Electric Traction Infrastructure | | |  Early Times Report
MALIGAON, Feb 5: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has registered significant progress in the fields of renewable energy adoption, electric traction and operational safety during the current financial year, reflecting its continued commitment towards sustainable, efficient and safe rail operations. In a major boost to green energy initiatives, 9.27 MWp Rooftop Solar Power Plants have been commissioned over NFR up to December 2025 during FY 2025-26. This achievement is 373% h | |
| | | | Ajay Sadhotra calls for intensified grassroots mobilisation ahead of ULB, Panchayat Polls | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, on Thursday called upon party cadres to intensify grassroots efforts to ensure a resounding victory in the forthcoming Urban Local Bodies (ULB) and Panchayat elections.
He was addressing a follow-up meeting of Block Presidents and Block Secretaries at the party's Provincial Headquarters, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu. Senior party leader and Additional General Secretary Aja | |
| | | | Education, innovation to drive Ladakh's contribution to Viksit Bharat 2047: LG Kavinder Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, Feb 5: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today visited the University of Ladakh (UoL) Campus at Taru and underscored the pivotal role of education, research, and innovation in shaping Ladakh's future and contributing to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Interacting with the faculty, staff, and students, the Lt Governor said that institutions like the University of Ladakh are the cornerstone of nation-building in geographically challenging regi | |
| | | | Decisive crackdown on Narcotics Network in Rajiv Nagar, Bagh-e-Bahu area | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: SP South Jammu, today along with SDPO East, SHO PS Bahu Fort, SHO PS Bagh-e-Bahu and ICPP Narwal addressed a press conference at Police Station Bahu Fort and briefed the media on the sustained and decisive action taken by Jammu Police, South Zone, to uproot the deeply entrenched narcotics network operating in Rajiv Nagar, Bahu Fort and adjoining areas, including Bagh-e-Bahu-localities that had earlier gained notoriety for drug peddling activities.
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| | | | Court rejects bail plea of three in alleged attack on ddvocate | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: The Court of 2nd Additional Sessions Judge, Jammu, Anoop Kumar Sharma, has rejected the bail plea of three accused arrested in the alleged assault on a practising advocate at Cannon Bar, Vikram Chowk.
The accused-Abrahim Burrat, Ricky Teji and Styris Teji-had approached the court seeking bail in FIR No. 16/2026, registered at Police Station Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, under Sections 191(2)/115(2)/126(2)/352/351(2) of the BNS.
Appearing for the applicants, Ms. Zahida Parveen, Advocate, and Mr. Gorav Arora, Advocate, argued for bail, while the UT of J&K was represented by Mr. Arvind Rathore, Ld. APP.
As per the prosecution record, the complaint was lodged by D | |
| | | | Deputy Commissioner inaugurates Cricket Tournament at Ramban | | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Feb 5: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today inaugurated a Cricket Tournament 2026 here at District Police Lines.
Themed "Say No to Drugs", the event has been organised by the District Youth Services & Sports Department to promote healthy lifestyle and constructive engagement among youth through sports.
The tournament, being held on a knock-out basis, has attracted enthusiastic participation from 16 local teams.
ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak; Additional SP Mujeeb-Ur-Rehman; ACR Shokat Hayat Mattoo; Tehsildar Deep Kumar; DYSSO Jagdeshraj Sharma and other officers attended the inaugural ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissione | |
| | | | Shrine Board distributes sports equipment to Govt schools in Reasi under social support initiative | | |  Early Times Report
KATRA, Feb 5: In a significant step towards promoting physical fitness and nurturing a sports culture among students, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) today distributed sports equipment to nine Government Schools in Reasi district. This initiative follows the successful renovation and restoration of several Government schools, further strengthening the Board's commitment to holistic development in the region.
The beneficiary institutions included Government | |
| | | | Drug peddler arrested,6.78 gms of heroin recovered by police | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: Continuing its drive against drug trafficking and substances abuse, R.S Pura Police achieved one more success by recovering 6.78 gms of Heroin(Chita) like substance from one drug peddlers from Chohala under the jurisdiction of P/S R.S Pura.
A Police team of Police Station R.S. Pura led by PSI Vishal Singh No. 245688/EXJ assisted by other officers/officials of this P/S under the supervision of SHO P/S R.S Pura Inspector Ravi Singh Parihar & under the overall s | |
| | | | MGNREGA Engineers Association applauds ACD for Proactive Engagement on Key Grievances | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Feb 5: The MGNREGA Engineers Association, District Ramban expressed its sincere appreciation today for Sheraz Ahmed Chauhan(JKAS),ACD Ramban. The commendation follows a highly productive meeting where the ACD Ramban provided a patient and empathetic hearing to the long-standing concerns of the engineering staff.
During the delegation's visit, the Association submitted the memorandum and highlighted several critical issues affecting the morale and welfare of engineer | |
| | | | Pre-summit activities for AI impact summit 2026 held at Central Sanskrit University | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: As part of the preparatory initiatives for the forthcoming AI Impact Summit 2026 under the India AI Mission, the Department of Computer Science and Natural Language Processing (NLP), Shri Ranbir Campus of Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi, organized a comprehensive academic program on artificial intelligence at the Vanivilas Auditorium on Tuesday.
The program was chaired by the Director of the Campus, Prof. Satish Kumar Kapoor, while the event was held un | |
| | | | Indian Army marks World Cancer Day with Awareness drives across Poonch & Rajouri | | | |
Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Feb 5: In a strong commitment to public health, the Indian Army organized a series of awareness campaigns and expert lectures on World Cancer Day, reaching thousands of locals in remote and border areas of Jammu & Kashmir. These initiatives focused on early detection, prevention and promoting healthy lifestyles.
The events spanned multiple locations, including villages along the Line of Control in Poonch and Rajouri sectors, schools and community centres. Activities included interactive lectures by medical officers on cancer symptoms, screening methods, tobacco cessation and nutrition. Over 5,000 civilians, including women, youth and elders benefitted, alongs | |
| | | | Medical, Veterinary Camp conducted at Sinthan Maidan, Kishtwar | | | | Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Feb 5: The Indian Army organized a comprehensive Medical and Veterinary Camp at Sinthan Maidan, Kishtwar, as part of its ongoing efforts to support the welfare of remote and underserved communities. The camp aimed to address the urgent healthcare needs of local residents and ensure the health of livestock, a vital source of livelihood for the people of the region. A team led by an Indian Army Medical Officer, along with trained paramedical staff, provided free medical consultations, health check-ups and distributed essential medical and nutritional supplements. In addition, awareness sessions on personal hygiene and preventive healthcare were conducted to educa | |
| | | | Govt launches digital portal for issuance of certificates | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Feb 5: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has developed and operationalised a digital portal to facilitate the electronic issuance of Certificates of Origin to stakeholders seeking Access and Benefit Sharing exemptions for cultivated medicinal plants.
The portal functions as a single-window, end-to-end online system for processing applications and issuing Certificates of Origin. It can be accessed at https://absefiling.nbaindia.in/.
The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 was enacted by Parliament with the passage of the Bill by the Lok Sabha on 25 July 2023 and the | |
| | | | Krishi Branding Centre, SKUAST-J ABI Foundation inaugurates Three-Days' Training on Farmer-Led Branding under HADP | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: Krishi Branding Centre, SKUAST-J ABI Foundation, Division of Agricultural Economics and ABM, SKUAST-Jammu, inaugurated a three-days' training programme (w.e.f. 4th to 6th Feb., 2026) on "Strategic Tools & Planning Approaches for Strengthening Sustainable RBSH Models through Farmer-Led Branding" under Project No. 4 - "Strengthening Agricultural Marketing in the Union Territory of J&K" of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).
The programme was inaugurated by Prof. B. N. Tripathi, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu, who, in his address, emphasised the importance of farmer-owned branding, collective governance, and sustainable market integr | |
| | | | TWS calls for immediate resolution of Law University issue | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: Tawi Welfare Society expresses serious concern over the continuing uncertainty and growing discontent surrounding the issue of the proposed Law University in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The matter, if not addressed urgently and sensibly, carries the potential to escalate into widespread resentment and large-scale agitation, both from Jammu as well as Kashmir.
The Society strongly believes that before the issue takes an ugly turn or leads to mass protests, an amicable, inclusive and forward-looking solution must be evolved by the Central Government. In our considered opinion, the most practical, just and sustainable solution at present is the | |
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