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| J&K Legislative Assembly delegation participates in CPA Zone-II Conference at Haryana | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 9: A high-level delegation from the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, led by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, participated in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Zone-II Conference held in Haryana. The conference brought together representatives from 15 States and Union Territories of India to deliberate on the theme "Role of Aware Society and Legislators in Realizing Future Challenges and the Goal of Viksit Bharat 2047."
The Jammu & Kashmir delegati | |
| | | | Rana lays foundation for flood protection works worth 2.47 cr at Fattu Kotli, inspects damaged Tawi embankment at Bhagatpur | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 9: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today laid the foundation stone for restoration and construction of flood protection works worth 2.47 crore at Fattu Kotli, Garkhal along the left bank of River Chenab.
The Minister was accompanied by MLA Akhnoor, Mohan Lal Bhagat and senior officers from the department.
Addressing on the occasion, the Minister affirmed that strengthening flood management infrastruct | |
| | | | Reasi police organizes night cricket tournament under ‘Nasha Mukt Abhiyan’ to empower youth against drug abuse | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, June 9: Continuing its efforts to engage youth in constructive activities and promote a drug-free society, District Police Reasi organized a Night Cricket Tournament at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Stadium, Katra, under the banner of the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan. The initiative aims to channelize the energy and talent of local youth towards sports and healthy competition while spreading awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse. The tournament witnessed enthusiasti | |
| | | | Sakeena Itoo reviews healthcare arrangements for forthcoming holy month of Muharram-ul-Haram | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 9: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess and strengthen healthcare arrangements being put in place for the forthcoming holy month of Muharram-ul-Haram. During the meeting, the Minister took a detailed appraisal of the preparedness of the Health Department to ensure seamless medical services for devotees participating in Muharram processions and gatherings. The meeting was attended by MLA Uri, Dr. Sajjad Shafi; MLA Khansahib, Saifuddin Bhat; MLA Beerwah Dr. Shafi Ahmad; MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Ali Sadiq; MLA Lal Chowk, Sheikh Ahsan Pardesi; MD NHM, MD JKMSCL, | |
| | | | Court acquits seven in Hurriyat strike- day stone-pelting case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 9: A Srinagar court has acquitted seven Barzulla residents in a 2016 stone-pelting and attempt-to-murder case registered after alleged violence during a Hurriyat strike call, holding that the prosecution failed to prove their guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
The judgment was passed by the Court of 4th Additional Sessions Judge, Srinagar, Preet Simran Kour, in State now UT Vs. Shameem Ahmad Sofi & Ors. The case arose out of FIR No. 132/2016 of Police Station Saddar, Srinagar, registered under Sections 147, 148, 149, 307, 336 and 323 RPC.
According to the prosecution, on July 9, 2016, police personnel along with CRPF and Armed Police were deployed at Barzulla | |
| | | | Shah hails welfare, infrastructure achievements under Modi as Govt completes 12 years | | | |
Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 9: As the Narendra Modi government completed 12 years on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the prime minister's leadership, saying the country has witnessed the simultaneous realization of welfare for the poor and unprecedented development.
In a post on X, he said Modi had served the nation and its citizens tirelessly and highlighted a range of welfare and infrastructure initiatives undertaken during his tenure.
"Under Modi ji's leadership, over these 12 years, the country has witnessed for the first time the parallel realization of poor welfare and unprecedented development," Shah said.
The home minister cited measures such as free rati | |
| | | | SSP Traffic Amit Bhasin, social activist Keshav Chopra releases Devotional Bhajan "Har Har Mahadev" | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 9: In a significant event aimed at promoting spiritual wellness and guiding the youth towards a constructive path, Senior Superintendent of Police Traffic Jammu, Amit Bhasin JKPS, along with prominent Social Activist and Chairman of Samvedna Society Keshav Chopra, President of Gau Raksha Samiti Jammu and Kashmir Raj Kumar Langar, SHO Women Police Station Inspector Arti Thakur officially released the devotional bhajan Har Har Mahadev. The song, sung by Col. Dr. Su | |
| | | | Vedic knowledge alone leads to self-realization and liberation: Swami Ram Swarup Ji | | |  Early Times Report
YOL (HIMACHAL PRADESH), June 9: On the 59th day of the ongoing 78-day Yajna dedicated to the study and recitation of all four Vedas at Veda Mandir, Yol, Himachal Pradesh, Swami Ram Swarup Ji, Yogacharya, delivered a spiritual discourse based on Atharvaveda Mantra 9/10/15, enlightening devotees about the path of self-realisation, divine knowledge, and liberation.
Explaining the mantra, Swami Ji said that Almighty God has already bestowed divine knowledge upon humanity in the | |
| | | | Reasi police continues crackdown on narcotics, woman drug peddler nabbed | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, June 9: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Reasi Police achieved another success by apprehending a woman drug peddler and recovering contraband substance from her possession. Today, during naka checking at Masjid Chowk, Katra, a police party of Police Station Katra noticed a woman travelling in a Smart City Bus. Acting on suspicion, the woman was tactfully intercepted and apprehende | |
| | | | Ramban police attaches property worth Rs 8 lakhs in bovine smuggling case under section 107 BNSS | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN, June 9: In a major action against organized crime of bovine smuggling and illegal accumulation of wealth, District Police Ramban has attached movable property worth approximately Rs 08 lakhs under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
The action was taken during the investigation of FIR No. 03/2026 registered under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. During the course of | |
| | | | J&K police Kathua attaches immovable property worth Rs 1.10 crore of notorious drug peddler at Billawar | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, June 9: J&K Police Kathua today attached immovable property comprising Double-Storey residential house with a total estimated value of approximately Rs 1.10 Crore(Market Value), belonging to drug peddler namely Mohd Arif S/o Mashoor Ali R/o Ramkot Tehsil Ramkot District Kathua under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act).
The property was identified as illegally acquired during the course of investigation. The entire proceeding | |
| | | | June 2026 term-end examinations of IGNOU start smoothly across Jammu region | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 9: The June 2026 Term-end Examinations of the Indira Gandhi National Open University for various Academic Programmes offered by the University commenced on 1st of June, 2026 smoothly across the region and will conclude on 21st July 2026.
The University, under the Jammu Region, has established 35 Examination Centres which include four Examination Centres in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, District Jail Ambphalla, District Jail Udhampur and District Jail Kathua exclusively for Jail inmates and one Examination Centre in Northern Command Udhampur exclusively for Army personnel.
Around 32,000 learners who had filled their examination forms under the Regional Centre Ja | |
| | | | MK Yogi urges improved facilities for devotees at Mattan, calls for restoration of security for minority community | | |  Early Times Report
ANANTNAG, June 9: Senior Kashmiri Pandit leader and former President of PSM Trust Mattan, Shri M.K. Yogi, has appealed to the District Administration Anantnag and the concerned authorities of PSM Martand Trust Mattan to ensure adequate arrangements for devotees during the concluding days of the ongoing religious congregation at Mattan.
Expressing concern over the expected heavy influx of pilgrims on the final two days of the event, Shri Yogi stated that, based on past exper | |
| | | | Ministry, NTA, NMC officials to face Par Panel over NEET re-exam | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, June 9: Top officials of the Health and Education ministries, National Testing Agency and National Medical Commission will brief a parliamentary panel on Wednesday over the conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination on June 21. The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has summoned the secretaries of Higher Education and Health, besides top officials of the NTA and NMC, to brief the panel on the NEET re-exam. This is the third parliamentary panel before whom the top officials of the ministries and NTA (National Testing Agency) and NMC (National Medical Commission) are appearing.
Top officials of the Union Health and Educa | |
| | | | Project Ganga to become the new foundation of digital prosperity: Chief Minister | | |  Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, June 9: In a major step towards providing high-speed broadband connectivity to villages across Uttar Pradesh, accelerating digital inclusion, and creating self-employment opportunities for youth, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched 'Project Ganga'. The project will ensure last-mile digital connectivity in rural areas while expanding opportunities in digital education, telemedicine, e-governance, skill development, and technology-based employment.
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| | | | Reasi police crackdown on reckless driving; auto driver booked after viral video | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, June 9: Acting swiftly on a viral video shared by a vigilant citizen, Reasi Police identified and booked an auto-rickshaw driver for reckless driving and dangerous stunts on a public road in Katra.
The accused, Arun Kumar S/o Parkash Nath R/o Aghar Jitto, Buthan, was found driving auto-rickshaw JK02AW-8879 in a manner that endangered the lives of commuters and pilgrims. Accordingly, FIR No. 179/2026 under relevant provisions of the BNS was registered at Police Statio | |
| | | | Controller LMD conducts awareness camp on Jan Vishwas reforms in Kathua | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, June 9: Controller Legal Metrology Department J&K Shiv Kumar Gupta today conducted a tour of district Kathua, during which he chaired an awareness camp organised by the Legal Metrology Department Kathua. The camp aimed to sensitise consumers, traders and stakeholders about the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act and the reforms introduced under the Jan Vishwas framework 2.0.
Among those present were Ajeet Bawa and Vikrant Verma, Presidents of the Industrial Associ | |
| | | | HDFC Mutual Fund launches 'Naari Nivesh Yatra' to encourage financial awareness and investing among women ccross India | | |  MUMBAI, June 9: HDFC Mutual Fund, today launched the Naari Nivesh Yatra, a first-of-its-kind nationwide investor education and awareness initiative designed to encourage women to take charge of their financial future through informed investing and long-term financial planning. The initiative was flagged off at Chetana College, Bandra, Mumbai.
Recognising the increasingly important role women play in household financial decision making and wealth creation, the Naari Nivesh Yatra aims to bring i | |
| | | | Udhampur Court slams frivolous religious complaint; orders Rs 49,000 compensation, sends complainant to 30 days jail | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, June 9: In a strong and detailed set of orders, the Court of District Judicial Mobile Magistrate (T), Udhampur, presided over by Rishabh Koushal, has dismissed a criminal complaint filed by Sita Ram Dass against Bishan Dass and several other residents of Udhampur, holding the case to be frivolous, time-barred and devoid of any criminal offence.
The complainant represented by Advocate Sanjeet Kumar Bavoria, alleged that the accused persons had violated Hindu religious practices during temple rituals and sought their prosecution under various provisions of the IPC and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The accused persons, including Bishan Dass and others, were represente | |
| | | | DC Kishtwar approves 160 cases under Mission YUVA | | | | Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, June 9: The District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) met today in Kishtwar under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma to review and approve applications submitted under the Mission YUVA scheme.
A total of 160 applications, duly verified by the Small Business Development Units (SBDUs), were presented to the committee. Each proposal was assessed on the basis of eligibility, project feasibility and the socio-economic background of the applicant.
After detailed scrutiny, the committee approved all 160 applications for financial assistance and handholding support, as verified by J&K Bank Manager and Cluster Head Kishtwar.
DC Sharma hi | |
| | | | Secretary DLSA Budgam visits Central Jail Srinagar | | | | Early Times Report
BUDGAM, June 9: As per plan of action for the month of June 2026 issued by J&K Legal Services Authority, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Budgam, conducted a visit to the Central Jail Srinagar to review the functioning of legal aid services and interacted with inmates. The programme was conducted under the guidance of O.P. Baghat, Chairman DLSA (Principal District & Sessions Judge) Budgam. The visit was conducted in the presence of the Superintendent, Central Jail Srinagar, who accompanied the Secretary DLSA Budgam during the inspection of the Legal Aid Clinic, Mulaqati Area, and the awareness programme.
Amongst many good practices adopted by the j | |
| | | | DC Doda reviews Poshan Project implementation | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, June 9: Deputy Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of various nutrition and welfare initiatives under the Poshan Project in the district. Among those present were Programme Officer ICDS Akhtar Hussain Qazi, ACP Mushraf Hafiz, CPO Manesh Kumar Manhas, CEO Bhushan Kumar Pathak, CMO Dr Vinod Sharma, Executive Engineer PHE Division, Food Safety Officer, CDPOs, BDOs and other officers concerned. | |
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