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| Rampura residents face civic neglect despite being part of Jammu city: Neelam Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 26: Jammu & Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) District Jammu Urban Senior Vice President Neelam Gupta today addressed a public meeting of aggrieved women at Rampura in Ward-23, listened to their grievances and took stock of the civic problems confronting the locality. District Jammu Secretary Sheekha Bhardwaj was also present on the occasion.
During the interaction, residents raised several pressing issues, with poor drainage and lack of cleanliness emerging as major | |
| | | | Rumours of two students missing spark tension at Chitkara University | | | | Early Times Report
Chandigarh, Sept 26: Tension prevailed at Chitkara University, located on the Chandigarh-Patiala Road, late Friday night after reports circulated on social media claiming that two female students had gone missing and had allegedly died. Following the circulation of the reports, a large number of students gathered on the university campus and staged a protest, demanding clarification from the administration.
After receiving information about the situation, police and university officials reached the spot. Station House Officer (SHO) Gursevak Singh and University Registrar Colonel Rakesh Sharma interacted with the students and attempted to calm the situation.
The prote | |
| | | | Mission YUVA: 853 cases approved at Udhampur to support aspiring entrepreneurs | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Sept 26: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee to review and scrutinize cases received under Mission YUVA.
The meeting deliberated on applications received under various categories of Mission YUVA, including Nano Enterprises, MSMEs and other eligible sectors, with a focus on identifying deserving beneficiaries and facilitating timely financial assistance.
The meeting was attended by GM DIC Kishore Singh Katoch; Assistant Director Employment Priyanka Gupta; representatives from the banking sector and other concerned officers.
After detailed scrutiny and deliberations, the Committee a | |
| | | | “Give poor families a chance to pay”: Er Nazir Yatoo seeks power amnesty | | | | Early Times Report
Budgam, Sept 26: Prominent political activist and former Vice Chairman of J&K Cements, Er. Nazir Ahmad Yatoo, today visited several villages in the Charar-i-Sharief area and interacted with residents over issues affecting their daily lives.
A major concern raised by residents was the burden of accumulated electricity dues, with many households reporting bills of 30,000–40,000 or even higher. Residents urged the government to provide relief through an amnesty mechanism, particularly for poor and economically weaker families.
Yatoo said that labourers, small earners and low-income households are finding it extremely difficult to clear such large bills amid limited empl | |
| | | | Virtual mock assessment of AAM SC Bhaboore conducted | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, Sept 26: The District Quality Assurance Unit (DQAU) on Saturday conducted a virtual mock assessment of Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) Sub Centre Bhaboore, Medical Block Ghat.
The health facility is set to face the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) assessment shortly. The mock assessment was conducted under the guidance of Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vinod Sharma to review the preparedness of the facility and identify areas requiring further strengthening ahead of the national-level assessment.
The virtual assessment session was conducted by Umar Anayat and Faizan A. Tramboo, who acted as assessors and carried out a comprehensive review of the NQAS-related | |
| | | | DC reviews progress under PMAY-U 2.0 in Udhampur | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Sept 26: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of officers of the Urban Local Bodies and other concerned departments to review the implementation status of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban 2.0 in the district.
The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr. Umesh Shan and other concerned officers.
The Deputy Commissioner conducted a detailed town-wise review of the implementation | |
| | | | PM National Apprenticeship Mela held at Government ITI Doda | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, Sept 26: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Krishan Lal today inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) organised by Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Doda with the objective of generating awareness among youth about apprenticeship, on-the-job training and employment opportunities.
The event was attended by District Nodal Officer NAPS Ashfaq Khanji; Chief Planning Officer Manesh Kumar; Principal Government ITI Ajay Kumar; Functional Man | |
| | | | Field staff oriented for Smooth Rollout of VB-G RAM G | | |  Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Sept 26: To ensure smooth and effective implementation of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar & Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), the Rural Development Department today organised a day-long training session for field functionaries here in the Conference Hall of PWD Dak Bungalow.
The training was conducted on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, to sensitise field functionaries about the provisions, planning process and implementation | |
| | | | Powergrid concludes Inter-Regional Bridge Tournament | | | | Early Times Report
Chandigarh, Sept 26: The three-day POWERGRID Inter-Regional Bridge Tournament 2026, held at Chandigarh from 24th to 26th September 2026, concluded today with an exciting final round of matches and a grand closing ceremony.
In the Pairs Event, the duo of Ranjit Kumar and Digvijay Singh from Eastern Region-I clinched the championship title.
The pair of Sudhir and Devi Lal from North Western Region finished as the first runners-up, while Abhiram Singh and Pallab Nandi from Eastern Region-II secured the second runners-up spot.
Earlier in the day, the Team Championship saw an intense final clash in which North Western Region defeated Eastern Region-I with a score of 18 | |
| | | | BJP misleading people of J&K on statehood resolution: Rattan Lal Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 26: Senior National Conference leader and Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, Adv., today accused the BJP of misleading the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the issue of restoration of full Statehood and deliberately creating confusion around the resolution moved by Hon'ble Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
Gupta said that the resolution moved by the Chief Minister is clear and categorical in seeking the immedia | |
| | | | Only those who elect Govt can dissolve it: J-K Dy CM Slams BJP's demand | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 26: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday accused the BJP of seeking to undermine the elected government and warned that any attempt to interfere with its functioning would amount to a "murder" of democracy and the Constitution.
He questioned what right BJP MLAs had to demand dismissal of the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led government and asserted that it has been elected by the people and not the BJP.
"If anyone can dissolve u | |
| | | | Police recovers golden ornaments worth Rs 50 lakh | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 26: In a swift and effective action, Police Station Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, has recovered stolen gold ornaments weighing approximately 300 grams, valued at around Rs 50 lakh, within 24 hours of registration of the case.
On 22.09.2026, a complaint was lodged by Harvinder Kour W/o Harvinder Singh, R/o Ashok Nagar, Jammu, alleging theft of approximately 300 grams of gold ornaments, along with her original passport and other personal belongings, from her bank locker at | |
| | | | Dr Darakhshan inaugurates reconstruction/upgradation projects of three Ziyarat complexes | | |  Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, Sept 26: Chairperson, Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board and Minister of State, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, today inaugurated the Reconstruction/Upgradation Projects of the Ziyarats of Hazrat Syed Jaffar Sahib (RA), Hazrat Syed Abdul Rehman Sahib (RA) and Syed Hajah Sahiba at Rayil Gund, Kangan, Ganderbal. The projects are aimed at improving the infrastructure and facilities at these important spiritual and religious sites and providing better amenities to devotees and vi | |
| | | | Speaker Inaugurates 2.4-Km Inner Link Roads at Tangnar Sheikhpura | | |  Early Times Report
BUDGAM, Sept 26: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today inaugurated the development works of inner link roads at Tangnar Sheikhpura, Chadoora, covering a total length of 2.4 kilometres and executed at an estimated cost of Rs. 25 lakh.
The newly developed road links are aimed at improving connectivity within the area and providing better and more convenient transportation facilities to the local population. The development of the inner lin | |
| | | | Dr CL Gupta honoured with Arogya Shikhar Samman for lifetime contribution to urology | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 26: Eminent senior urologist Dr C.L. Gupta was honoured with the prestigious Arogya Shikhar Samman - Lifetime Achievement Award by international Medical science academy in recognition of his distinguished contribution to the field of urology and his dedicated service to patients in Jammu and the region at a function held in Jammu.
Dr Gupta was felicitated on September 26, 2026, by Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister, Government of India, at a ceremony held in Jamm | |
| | | | Er Gulam Ali Khatana visits Sunjwan under "Jan Se Desh Seva" programme | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 26: Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Er. Gulam Ali Khatana today visited Sunjwan as part of the "Jan Se Desh Seva" programme, interacting with children, students, teachers, Anganwadi workers and local women and taking stock of welfare and educational activities at the grassroots level.
During his visit to the Anganwadi Centre at Chatta Morh, near the Matador Stand, Sunjwan, Er. Khatana reviewed the facilities available for children and in | |
| | | | SSP Reasi presides over Thana Diwas at Arnas | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Sept 26: As part of the ongoing public outreach initiative "Thana Diwas", aimed at strengthening Police-Public relations and fostering greater community engagement, an interaction programme was organised today at the Community Hall, Arnas, in Sub-Division Arnas.
The programme was chaired by Sh. Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, SSP Reasi, and was attended by Sh. Updesh Kumar, SDPO Arnas; Inspr. Sureshwar Dev Singh, SHO Police Station Arnas, along with prominent members and repre | |
| | | | Bhalla hails Dr Manmohan Singh's enduring contribution to J&K's development and peace-building | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee on Saturday observed the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at Rajiv Bhawan, Jammu, with JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla leading the celebrations. Senior Congress leaders and party workers paid tributes to Dr Singh, recalling his contribution to the country's economic development and his sustained focus on Jammu and Kashmir during his tenure as Prime Minister.
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| | | | "Lokn dh Class" - College canteen inaugurated at Govt GLDM Degree College | | |  Early Times Report
HIRANAGAR, Sept 26: The College Canteen of Govt. GLDM Degree College, Hiranagar, named "Lokn dh Class", was formally inaugurated by Dr. Pragya Khanna, Principal of the College, in the presence of faculty members and staff.
The canteen shall be operated by Krishna Women Self Help Group, Pathwal, providing an opportunity for women members of the Self Help Group to contribute to the local institutional economy. The facility aims to provide students and staff with affordable, n | |
| | | | Director Agriculture inaugurates fertilizer wholesalers meet 2026 at Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 26: The Fertilizer Wholesalers Meet 2026 was organised at Jammu today with the participation of fertilizer wholesalers, dealers, retailers, representatives of leading fertilizer companies and officers of the Agriculture Department.
Director Agriculture Jammu and Controller Fertilizer J&K, Shri Anil Gupta, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Director Law Enforcement J&K, S. Balbir Singh; Joint Director Agriculture (Extension) Jammu, Shri Idrees Bashir Ahmed; Ass | |
| | | | Intelligence, says Justice Alok Jain, judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh University | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Sept 26: A team from Christ University won the three-day 'Juris Nexus 2026', India's biggest International Moot Court Competition on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), hosted by Chandigarh University from 24 September to 26 September with participation of 112 teams from 20 States and six countries.
The dignitaries who graced the valedictory session of the 'Juris Nexus 2026' was graced the dignitaries including the chief guest | |
| | | | Cluster Level Workshop on Entrepreneurship concluded at Cluster University of Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 26: Directorate of Extension and Outreach, Cluster University of Jammu (CLUJ) hosted a Cluster Level Workshop on "Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship." The workshop, a flagship initiative titled "Offscript with IIM Jammu: YUVA Tales," is organized in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu. The event took place at the Conference Hall, GGM Science College, Jammu. The workshop aimed to ignite an entrepreneurial mindset among students, transfo | |
| | | | CEO Jammu honoured by Govt Sri Ranbir Model Higher Secondary School | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 26: Subash Gupta, Chief Education Officer, Jammu, paid his first official visit to the historic Govt. Sri Ranbir Model Higher Secondary School, Parade, Jammu, where he was warmly welcomed by Dr. Kishor Sharma, Principal, along with the teaching and non-teaching staff and students of the school.
The visit commenced with a traditional and auspicious welcome with Vedic mantras and Tilak. The Chief Education Officer was then presented with a planter, traditional chu | |
| | | | GDC Vijaypur organises traditional sports and cleanliness drive under 'Swachhata Hi Sewa' campaign | | |  Early Times Report
VIJAYPUR, Sept 26: Government Degree College, Vijaypur, under the guidance of Principal Dr. Sanjeet Kour, successfully organized a series of traditional and local sports activities coupled with a campus cleanliness drive as part of the nationwide 'Swachhata Hi Sewa' campaign. The theme for the event was "Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat Viksit Bharat."
The multi-activity event was organized by Mr. Amit Sharma, Director of Physical Education and Sports, in joint collabo | |
| | | | Indian Army celebrates Annual Day | | |  Early Times Report
POONCH, Sept 26: Army Goodwill School, Potha celebrated its Annual Day with great fervour and enthusiasm on 25 September 2026. The event commenced with a welcome address by the Principal, Mr Biju MD, who highlighted the institution's achievements in academics, sports and extracurricular activities. A motivational talk was delivered by the Officer Patron, AGS Potha for the students and parents. He appreciated the school's efforts in imparting quality education and encouraged | |
| | | | Court rejects bail pleas of 7 accused in Gandhi Nagar dacoity case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 26: 2nd Additional Sessions Judge, Jammu, Anoop Kumar Sharma has rejected the bail pleas of seven accused facing trial in the 2022 Gandhi Nagar dacoity case, observing that apprehensions of witnesses being influenced or intimidated have not yet been eliminated and that the case warrants an exception to the general rule favouring bail.
The six bail applications were filed by Harvinder Singh, Kulwinder Singh, Harpreet Singh Khalsa alias Amit Rana, Rajwinder Singh, Manjeet Singh alias Foji, Satwinder Singh alias Preet and Gurmanpreet Singh Kalsia in FIR No. 310/2022 of Police Station Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, involving offences under Sections 395, 342, 120-B and 171 | |
| | | | Apni Party Jammu Urban reviews NC Govt performance, sets grassroots outreach plan | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 26: Jammu Kashmir Apni Party District President Jammu Urban Abhay Bakaya today convened a meeting of the Jammu district unit, attended by all office-bearers, during which a detailed review of the performance of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government was undertaken. The meeting also focused extensively on strengthening the party organisation and expanding its grassroots reach across Jammu city.
The meeting witnessed threadbare deliberations on various issues confronting the people, with participants expressing concern over what they described as the failure of the NC-led government to fulfil commitments made to the electorate. The district leade | |
| | | | SMVDU NCC Cadets selected for Drone Competition in Tamil Nadu | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 26: Two NCC cadets of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Cadet Danish Anthal and Cadet Navya Dhiman, have been selected to represent SMVDU and the JK&L NCC Directorate at a Drone Competition to be held in Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu. The cadets were selected during a Drone Training Camp conducted at Zorawar Training Academy (ZTA), Udhampur, by the Air Squadron NCC. The competition will assess cadets on various aspects of drone technology, including drone assembly and flying, technical knowledge, innovative ideas, resourcefulness, operational proficiency, and safety practices. On their selection, Lieut. (Dr.) Varun Dutta, NCC Coordinator, SMVDU, and Dr | |
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