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| Div Com, IGP Jammu interact with civil society members | | vBrief media fraternity about comprehensive arrangements for SANJY-2026 vCall for adherence to cut off timings and the guidelines issued for pilgrims | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: In order to ensure a safe, smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage of Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2026, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, and Inspector General of Police Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti, today interacted with the Civil Society members, heads of religious, social and other prominent organisations.
The Div Com said that the administration has made comprehensive arrangements for the pilgrims in all five districts of Jammu Division where the Yatra route fall | |
| | | | There is no political match of NC in Pir Panjal : Rattan Lal Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: There is no political match of the National Conference in the Pir Panjal region. The overwhelming public response during the extensive organisational tour led by the Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, along with Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta and other senior party functionaries, has once again proved the party's deep roots and unmatched popularity among the people.
Public meetings witnessed enthusiastic participation across the Pir Panjal reg | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu observed IDCF 2026 through community awareness initiatives | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu observed the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF) 2026 through a series of dedicated health awareness and education sessions conducted by the Department of Community Medicine. Organized under the visionary guidance of Prof. (Dr.) D. N. Sharma, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Jammu, these initiatives aimed to educate the public on the prevention and control of diarrhoea, with special emphasis on | |
| | | | DHS Jammu Dr Poonam Sethi reviews health preparedness for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: Dr. Poonam Sethi, Director Health Services, Jammu, today conducted an extensive tour of Healthcare facilities along the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra route in Udhampur and Ramban Districts to assess the preparedness of the Health Department for the ongoing pilgrimage.
During the visit, Director Health Services, Jammu inspected Health institutions, Medical aid facilities, Langar facilities at PHC Tikri, CHC Chenani, Yatri Niwas Chanderkot, Langar Chanderkot, PHC Ram | |
| | | | JMC accelerates AI-driven road repair and smart civic monitoring system across Jammu City | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) is actively executing its AI-enabled road monitoring and repair programme as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen urban infrastructure and improve civic service delivery in the city. Under the initiative, JMC is carrying out road repairs of approximately 150 to 200 metres every night after traffic movement subsides, using a state-of-the-art cold emulsion patching machine. The technology enables quick, durable and all | |
| | | | Railway police Jammu took preventive action against 10 persons in their jurisdiction in view of forthcoming SANJY-2026 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: To ensure the safety and security of pilgrims during the upcoming Shri AmarnathJi Yatra - 2026, Railway Police Jammu has strengthened security arrangements at Railway Station Kathua, Jammu, and other areas under its jurisdiction.
During a preventive checking drive conducted today by GRP Jammu at Railway Station Kathua, 04 suspected persons were found roaming under suspicious circumstances. They were detained for verification, and two preventive complaints under Sections 39/128 of the BNSS were registered against them. All four accused persons were produced before the Executive Magistrate 1st Class (EMIC), Kathua for further legal action.
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| | | | No summer vacation from July 1; J&K Govt dismisses social media rumours | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 30: Amid widespread rumours on social media claiming that the Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced summer vacations for Kashmir schools from July 1, officials on Tuesday clarified that no such decision has been taken and termed the reports as completely false Senior government officials confirmed that the rumours circulating on various social media platforms regarding the announcement of summer vacations from July 1 have no basis and should be ignored. Commissioner Secretary, School Education and Higher Education Department, Ram Niwas Sharma, also confirmed that no decision has been taken yet regarding the commencement of summer vacations.
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| | | | GDC Bandipora organises series of Awareness Activities under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan | | |  Early Times Report
BANDIPORA, June 30: HKM Govt Degree College Bandipora on Tuesday organised a series of awareness activities under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) to reinforce the message of a drug-free society and promote awareness among students about the ill effects of substance abuse.
The NSS Units of the college organised an Anti-Drug Pledge Ceremony under the leadership of Principal, Prof. Suresh Kumar Dogra, and the guidance of Programme Officer, Prof. Irfan Ahmad Wagay. Student | |
| | | | DC Baramulla visits Uri Border Villages, reviews progress under Vibrant Villages Programme | | |  Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, June 30: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, S.F. Hamid, today undertook a field visit to several Vibrant Villages, including Tulawari, in the border Sub-Division Uri to assess the progress of developmental works and review implementation of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP).
During the visit, the DC inspected various development works and assessed the availability of essential public services across the Vibrant Villages. He interacted with local residents, heard t | |
| | | | ADDC Budgam reviews progress of Jal Jeevan Mission, SBM(G) | | |  Early Times Report
BUDGAM, June 30: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Budgam, Vivek Agarwal, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) in the district.
During the meeting, a review of the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission was conducted. Detailed deliberations were held on the status of ongoing water supply schemes, Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs), physical and financial progress, | |
| | | | Jammu is fast cementing its place on international film festival circuit | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: The 5th Edition of the Jammu Film Festival (JFF) has received an overwhelming global response, firmly establishing Jammu as an emerging destination on the international film festival circuit.
With 177 film submissions from 35 countries received well before the submission deadline, the festival has witnessed its strongest international response yet, reaffirming the growing reputation it has built over the past five editions.
Jammu Film Festival has transformed from a bold cultural initiative into one of North India's most recognised international film festivals, playing a significant role in positioning Jammu as an emerging destination on the global fest | |
| | | | Technical snag on Delhi Metro's Blue Line disrupts services | | | |
Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 30: Services on the Delhi Metro's Blue Line between Anand Vihar and Vaishali stations were hit on Tuesday evening due to a technical issue, the DMRC said.
Services on other lines are normal, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said in a post on X.
"Delay in train services on Blue Line due to technical issue between Anand Vihar and Vaishali from 5.21 pm," it said.
On Monday morning, train operations on the Violet Line were disrupted due to a signalling issue at Central Secretariat station. | |
| | | | Delhi HC permits 17-year-old boy to donate part of liver to ailing father | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 30: The Delhi High Court has permitted a 17-year-old boy to donate a part of his liver to his father, who is suffering from an advanced chronic liver disease.
Hearing the boy's petition, a vacation bench of Justice Mini Pushkarna said that while there was no "absolute statutory bar" on a minor donating a living organ, it could be permitted only in exceptional medical circumstances while rigorously complying with the legal framework.
The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules state that "living organ or tissue donation by minors shall not be permitted except on exceptional medical grounds to be recorded in detail with full justification and wi | |
| | | | Rahul Gandhi spreading negativity, undermining India's achievements: BJP | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 30: The BJP on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading "negativity" and undermining India's achievements, claiming that his repeated predictions of an economic "doom" have been belied by India's economic performance. The remarks came amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding a meeting with secretaries of all central ministries on Tuesday evening. The meeting is expected to cover reform initiatives to improve the ease of living and ease of doing business. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla described Gandhi as a "nawab of negativity, champion of cynicism and purveyor of propaganda".
"In his hatred for Modi and the BJP, he hates | |
| | | | Railway Board expresses concern over selling metal scrap | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 30: The Railway Board has expressed serious concern over the zones selling metal scrap instead of sending it to wheel manufacturing factories, posing a risk of disruption to wheel production targets in 2026-27. The Board, in its previous circulars in 2007 and 2008, had directed all zones to stop the sale of heavy melting scrap (HMS), condemned axles and the like, and to send these materials exclusively to the two wheel-manufacturing factories - Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), Yelahanka, Karnataka; and Rail Wheel Plant (RWP), Bela, Bihar - for the production of wheels and axles.
In a recent letter dated June 17, the Board assigned targets to each zone for the s | |
| | | | Reasi police booked one person under NDPS Act | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, June 30: Continuing its sustained drive against drug abuse under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Reasi Police has registered FIR against a person found under the influence of narcotic substances in the Talwara area. Today, Police Post Talwara received reliable information that one person, namely Sunil Singh S/O Kikkar, R/O Migrant Colony, Talwara, had allegedly consumed a narcotic substance near the Main Market area of Talwara.Acting swiftly on the information | |
| | | | Court awards one-year jail to Srinagar man in assault case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: The Principal Sessions Court, Srinagar, has sentenced Sajad Ahmad Dar of Old Barzulla to one year's simple imprisonment in a 2020 assault case, while acquitting him of the charge of attempt to murder. Principal Sessions Judge Srinagar Haq Nawaz Zargar passed the judgment in a challan arising out of FIR No. 258/2020 registered at Police Station Saddar under Sections 307, 341 and 201 of the IPC. The prosecution case was that on October 24, 2020, following a land dispute, Shoiab Ahmad Dar was allegedly called to Bulbul Bagh, Barzulla, where he was attacked and injured. The prosecution was represented by Public Prosecutor Aijaz Ahmad, while the accused was r | |
| | | | J-K Police attaches two properties worth Rs 12 crore in narcotics case | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 30: Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached two properties worth nearly Rs 12 crore in the Baghat area here, officials said on Tuesday. Officials from Batamaloo police station attached the properties under Section 68F(1) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act after it was established that they were acquired illegally.
The officials said one house and adjoining land measuring nearly 20,000 square feet belonging to the accused Shabir Ahmad Mir were attached at Rawathpora Baghat. The house and land are estimated to be worth Rs 9.30 crore. Another house worth Rs 2.60 crore, belonging to the accused Afshan Jan, was also attached, the officials sa | |
| | | | Court rejects bail plea in minor rape case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 30: The Court of Special Judge Fast Track Court, POCSO Cases, Jammu, has rejected the bail application of Sunny Kumar, accused in a case registered under Sections 363, 376 and 343 IPC, Section 84 of the Juvenile Justice Act and Sections 3/4 of the POCSO Act. Special Judge Renu Dogra Gupta, while dismissing the bail plea, observed that the allegations against the accused are serious and heinous in nature and that the statement of the prosecutrix/victim recorded before the court fully supported the prosecution case. The accused, through Advocate A.K. Shan, had sought bail on the ground that he has been in custody since March 3, 2021, and that further detention | |
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