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| ‘Annadata’ is the foundation of Uttar Pradesh’s economic strength, prosperity: CM Yogi | | | | Early Times Report
Lucknow, Oct 10: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the unprecedented transformation in Uttar Pradesh’s agricultural sector since 2017, describing farmers, the ‘annadatas’, as the foundation of the state’s economic strength and prosperity.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister wrote that under the able guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state’s double-engine government is ensuring facilities for farmers from seed to market.
Before 2017, farmers were trapped in debt, distress and helplessness and were forced to run from pillar to post dealing with middlemen. Today, they are free from debt and benefiting from improved seeds, irrigation facilities, MSP | |
| | | | Welham Boys’ School, Dehradun clinches Overall Championship Trophy | | |  Early Times Report
Dehradun, Oct 10: The 61st All India IPSC Athletics Boys (U-14, U-17 & U-19) Championship culminated in a grand finale at The Punjab Public School, Nabha today bringing together talented young athletes from prestigious schools across the country in a celebration of sporting excellence, discipline and sportsmanship. Over 470 young athletes from 24 prestigious schools across the country participated in the four-day event.
The Opening Ceremony of the championship was preside | |
| | | | District Admin Budgam bids farewell to outgoing DC, ADDC, ACR | | | | Early Times Report
BUDGAM, Oct 10: A farewell function was today organised at District Budgam to bid farewell to Deputy Commissioner Budgam Athar Aamir Khan, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Vivek Agarwal, and Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Afroza Bano, on their transfer to new assignments.
The function was attended by SSP Budgam Hariprasad KK, ADC Budgam Mehraj-ud-Din Shah, and senior officers and officials of the district administration, who appreciated the dedicated services and contributions of the outgoing officers during their tenure in the district.
SSP Budgam, in his remarks, appreciated the close coordination and cooperation extended by the outgoing of | |
| | | | 17th Convocation at NIPER Mohali | | | | Early Times Report
Mohali, Oct 10: The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), Mohali, is an Institute of National Importance, enacted by the Act of Parliament under the NIPER Act, 1998, under the aegis of the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India.
NIPER Mohali is holding its 17th Convocation at the NIPER Convention Centre. Prof. (Dr.) Gobardhan Das, Member, NITI Aayog, will be the Chief Guest of the occasion.
The Convocation will mark an important milestone in the academic journey of the graduating students of NIPER Mohali. Degrees will be conferred upon the successful candidates from various academic program | |
| | | | Dlsa organises awareness programme, pledge on prohibition of dowry | | |  Early Times Report
Rajouri, Oct 10: Under the able guidance of the worthy District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Rajouri, Janab Abdul Raheem (JKAS), the Department of Social Welfare, Rajouri, through the District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), Rajouri, organised an awareness programme on the social evil of dowry in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Rajouri, under the able guidance of its worthy Chairman, Shri Rajinder Sapru Ji, on 10th October 2026 at Gu | |
| | | | Dlsa organises awareness programme, pledge on prohibition of dowry | | |  Early Times Report
Rajouri, Oct 10: Under the able guidance of the worthy District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Rajouri, Janab Abdul Raheem (JKAS), the Department of Social Welfare, Rajouri, through the District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), Rajouri, organised an awareness programme on the social evil of dowry in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Rajouri, under the able guidance of its worthy Chairman, Shri Rajinder Sapru Ji, on 10th October 2026 at Gu | |
| | | | Power Shut down by KPDCL | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 10: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Budgam line will be observed due to which power supply to Ompora, SIDCO, Housing Colony, Railway Station Budgam, NIFT and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 15 October 2026.
Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Wanpoh-Ashajipora Malaknag DC line will be observed due to which power supply to Ashajipora, Dialgam, Rohu, Malaknag, Reshibazar, Janglat Mandi, Shirpora, Nowgam and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 14, 17 & 22 October 2026. Likewise, shutdown of 33 kV Pampore-BK Pora line will be observed due to which power supply to BK Pora, Aribag | |
| | | | Vijay Saraf nominated as Member of the State Managing Committee of Indian Red Cross Society, J&K UT | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 10: In recognition of his dedicated service to society, commitment to humanitarian causes, and significant contributions towards sports promotion and social welfare, Shri Vijay Saraf has been nominated as a Member of the State Managing Committee of the Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory.
The constitution of the State Managing Committee has been undertaken in pursuance of the resolution adopted at the First Annual General Body Meeting of the | |
| | | | Sunshine Star Kids Montessori Preschool celebrates "A Sky Full of Sunshine" | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 10: Sunshine Star Kids Montessori Preschool, Jammu, hosted "A Sky Full of Sunshine," a vibrant cultural extravaganza celebrating creativity, confidence and holistic early childhood education.
The event commenced with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by the presentation of a green planter to Chief Guest Ms. Sunaina Sharma Mehta, JKAS, Principal, Revenue Training Institute, Jammu.
A 2004-batch JKAS officer, Ms. Mehta has made significant c | |
| | | | BJP ruined future of unemployed J&K youth; owes answers on jobs, not excuses: Sadhotra | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 10: National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister Mr. Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today lashed out at the BJP for its failure to address the growing problem of educated unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir during its nearly decade-long tenure (2014 to 2024) of misgovernance through alliance and proxy governments.
Addressing a meeting at Janipur Ward No. 37 Near Gurdwara in Jammu North Assembly Constituency, which was organized by Anju Mehra, R | |
| | | | CGPWA's Swachhta Abhiyan at Bahu Plaza | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 10: In the second phase of Swachhta Abhiyan, a dedicated team of the Central Govt Pensioners' Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) with the assistance of Morning Walkers of Bahu Plaza today undertook the cleanliness work at South Block Bahu Plaza, Gandhinagar.
Bahu Plaza was one the bad spots of Jammu South which was identified for cleaning and a large number of morning walkers assisted the CGPWA members in the morning hours to clean up this commercial area under | |
| | | | Reasi police intensify vigil ahead of Navratri 2026; Heroin recovered, one accused book under NDPS Act | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 10: In view of the upcoming Navratri festival 2026, Reasi Police have intensified checking and frisking operations across the district to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims and the general public, while keeping a strict vigil against drug trafficking and other unlawful activities.
As part of these preventive measures, a police party from Police Post Kakryal established a special naka near Moori Bridge to check pedestrians and vehicles. At about 1850 hours | |
| | | | Rajouri police crack theft case; accused arrested, 38 stolen sheep recovered from Baramulla | | |  Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Oct 10: In a significant breakthrough Rajouri Police have solved a sheep theft case with the arrest of the accused and the recovery of 38 stolen sheep from Baramulla, demonstrating effective investigation.The accused identified as Abdul Satar S/O Mohd Nazir resident of Balshama Sunderbani District Rajouri was arrested in connection with FIR No. 104/2026 under Section 303(2) of BNS registered at Police Station Nowshera.
During the course of the investigation the pol | |
| | | | Shiv Sena's 44th Holy Chharri Yatra departs for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi amid drums and devotional chants | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 10: Amid the rhythmic beats of drums and the resounding chants of "Jai Mata Di", the 44th Holy Chharri Yatra of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), Jammu and Kashmir unit, departed for the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi today after performing religious rituals and prayers at Shri Raghunath Ji Temple. Passing through the city's prominent markets, the grand procession filled Jammu with religious fervour and devotion, as traders and devotees welcomed the Y | |
| | | | Complex 100% RCA blockage successfully treated with ROTAPRO | | |  Early Times Report
KATRA, Oct 10: A 50-year-old man with severe exertional angina and a completely blocked, heavily calcified right coronary artery has been successfully treated at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Katra, using ROTAPRO-assisted coronary intervention.
Angiography at another centre had revealed a 100% chronic total occlusion of the mid-right coronary artery (RCA), immediately beyond a stent placed several years ago. Due to the heavy calcification and com | |
| | | | Sahodaya Turncoat Debate Competition held at Rich Harvest School | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 10: Rich Harvest School, under the aegis of the Sahodaya Schools Complex, Jammu, hosted the Sahodaya Turncoat Debate Competition on October 10, 2026, with enthusiastic participation from schools across the region.
The programme commenced with a warm welcome by Ms Anita Bhatia, Head of Institute, Rich Harvest School, who extended greetings to the participating schools, distinguished guests, judges, teachers and students. Mrs Ruchi Charak, Director, Rich Harvest Sc | |
| | | | Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing, Jammu observes World Mental Health Day | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 10: Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing (RGCN), Jammu, organised a workshop to observe World Mental Health Day 2026, bringing together nursing students, faculty members and distinguished resource persons to promote awareness about mental health, psychological resilience, active listening and compassionate healthcare.
The programme aimed to encourage students to recognise the importance of mental well-being and understand how empathy, effective communication and timel | |
| | | | JSS, Kathua, organises Grand Career Fest 2026 in collaboration with Edlearn Consultants | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Oct 10: Jammu Sanskriti School, Kathua, successfully organised Career Fest 2026 in collaboration with Edlearn Consultants, providing students of Classes X, XI, and XII of CBSE and Government schools of Kathua with a valuable platform to explore higher education opportunities and diverse career pathways.
The event was inaugurated by Kewal Krishan, Chief Education Officer (CEO), Kathua, as the Chief Guest. His presence highlighted the importance of career awareness an | |
| | | | School of Mathematics, SMVDU organizes a guest lecture | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 10: School of Mathematics, SMVDU, Katra organized a guest lecture on "The Descent of Learning: Gradient-Based Optimization from Cauchy to Contemporary Data Science" which was delivered by Dr. Anupam Yadav, Associated Professor and Head, Department of Mathematics and Computing, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab. At the outset, Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Associated Professor & Head, School of Mathematics welcomed the gathering and introdu | |
| | | | Paramedical students join Apni Party Student Union in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 10: In a boost to its student outreach, several paramedical students today joined the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party Student Union at the party headquarters in Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, in a joining programme organised under the leadership of Tableen Singh Boparai, Provincial President of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party Student Union.The programme was held in the presence of Manjit Singh, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, Jammu Province, who welcomed the st | |
| | | | DPS Kathua's Saksham Shines, bags first position and Rs 5,000 in J&K Police Drawing Competition | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Oct 10: Bringing laurels to the institution, Saksham Sharma, a Class XI student of Delhi Public School Kathua, secured First Position along with a cash prize of Rs 5,000 in a Drawing Competition organised by Headquarters 19 JKAP IR, Kathua, under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2026-27.
The competition was held at Battalion Headquarters, Changran, Kathua, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event, themed "Sardar Vallabhbhai P | |
| | | | Katra Navratra Festival from October 11: Div Com reviews arrangements | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 10: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Vikas Kundal, today chaired a meeting at his office to finalise and review preparedness for Navratra Festival 2026.
Director Tourism Jammu briefed the chair on each department's role.
The festival will be inaugurated on October 11 at 7:30 pm at Yog Ashram Ground, Katra and shall culminate on October 19. All India Devotional Song Competition will run at the same venue from October 11 to 19. From October 12 to 19, Prabhat Pheris will set out daily at 5:30 am from Fountain Chowk/Main Bus Stand to Darshani Deodi, Ban Ganga, while Mata Ki Kahani will be staged at the Spiritual Growth Centre and Bhagwat Katha at Durga Bhawan Temp | |
| | | | Bureau of Indian Standards sponsors exposure visits for 635 standard club students to "Gatisheel J&K 2.0" Exhibition | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 10: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu & Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO) continued its participation in the "Gatisheel Jammu & Kashmir 2.0" Exhibition held in Jammu from 28 to 30 September 2026, showcasing its initiatives in the areas of standardization, quality assurance, conformity assessment and consumer awareness. As part of its student outreach initiative, BIS sponsored exposure visits for 635 students from 25 BIS Standard Clubs over the three-day period, enabling students from schools across the Jammu Region, including far-flung and hilly areas, to visit the exhibition and gain firsthand exposure to government departments, Public Sector Undertaki | |
| | | | Advocates duty-bound to check jurisdiction before filing pleas: Court | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 10: Emphasising the responsibility of legal practitioners to examine the jurisdictional competence of courts before initiating proceedings, the Court of 1st Additional District Judge, Jammu, has observed that filing procedurally incompetent petitions without verifying their statutory basis results in avoidable wastage of precious judicial time and places an unwarranted strain on judicial resources.
First Additional District Judge Amarjeet Singh Langeh made these observations while dismissing a revision petition filed by Prem Sagar Khajuria, a resident of Kandoli Nagrota, Jammu, against Jaswant Singh, holding that revisional jurisdiction under Section 115 of t | |
| | | | One day divisional level CME workshop on i-RAD/e-DAR/ PM RAHAT/ALS/BLS | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 10: Today on 10-10-2026, a Divisional level Continuing Medical Education (CME) workshop on i-RAD/e-DAR/ PM RAHAT/ALS/BLS at Conference Hall, District Police Line Jammu. The workshop was inaugurated by Dy. Director Health Services(HQ) Jammu Dr. Harbaksh Singh, Deputy Director Dentistry Dr. Sanjay Sharma, State Tuberculosis Office Dr. Jyoti Jolly, Controller of Stores(H) Dr. Ratesh Khullar, State Epidemiologist Dr. Rashmi Sharma, State Veneriologist Dr. Kiran Kailu, Divisional Nutrition Officer Dr. Jatinder Kour by Lighting of lamp ceremony. The workshop was organised by Nodal Officer PMRAHAT / AD HEB Dr. Simmi Verma from Directorate of Health Services Jammu. Th | |
| | | | Indian Army organised mental health awareness lecture | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 10: On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, the Indian Army organised a lecture on mental health awareness at Makhidhar, District Reasi with the aim of promoting mental well-being, encouraging a positive outlook towards life and highlighting the importance of emotional resilience.
During the lecture, participants were sensitised to various aspects of mental health, including stress management, anxiety, depression and emotional well-being. The importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, adopting positive coping mechanisms and recognising early signs of mental distress was also emphasised.
The programme highlighted the significance of open commu | |
| | | | Indian Army conducted fire safety seminar and mock drill at Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Oct 10: As part of its continued community outreach initiatives, the Indian Army organised a Fire Safety Seminar and Mock Drill at Rajouri for school students and civilians, with the aim of enhancing awareness, preparedness and emergency response capabilities.
During the seminar, participants were educated about common fire hazards, preventive measures and basic firefighting techniques. They were also familiarised with the safe use of firefighting equipment and the importance of remaining calm and responding promptly during fire-related emergencies.
The programme included a live mock drill, providing students and local residents with practical exposure to emer | |
| | | | Selection trials for Senior National Netball Championship Women Games announced | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 10: The Netball Association of Jammu & Kashmir is pleased to inform that J&K UT will be participating in the following National-level Netball Championships during the year 2026-27:
Championship Details:
1. 3rd Senior Mixed National Netball Championship 2026-27
Venue: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Dates: 3rd December to 6th December 2026
2. 44th Senior National Women Netball Championship 2026-27
Venue: Bhiwani, Haryana
Dates: 24th December to 27th December 2026
3. 39th National Games 2026-27
Venue: Meghalaya
Dates: To be announced
Selection Trials
In order to select the J&K UT teams for the above championships, the Netball Association of Jamm | |
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