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| Raksha Mantri unveils landmark policy reforms for ICG personnel & their families | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 28: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has unveiled two significant policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) aimed at promoting gender parity in the induction & service conditions of officers, and streamlining the administrative procedures for granting ex-gratia to the families of personnel reported missing at sea while on duty. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, DG ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani and other senior officials attended the event at Kar | |
| | | | | | | India's rising exports reflect PM Narendra Modi's vision for a self-reliant and globally competitive economy: Khatana | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 28: Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (Nominated ) Er. Gulam Ali Khatana today said that India's sustained growth in exports and strong economic performance across multiple sectors demonstrate the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the government's policies aimed at transforming India into a global manufacturing and export hub.
The Rajya Sabha MP said that despite global economic uncertainties, supply chain disrupti | |
| | | | Div Com, IGP Jammu review arrangements for Independence Day-2026 celebrations | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 28: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone Bhim Sen Tuti today held a high level meeting of senior officers to review the arrangements for Independence Day, 2026 celebrations at the meeting Hall of the Divisional Commissioner's Office.
DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua, DCs/SSPs from Jammu Division, Commissioner JMC; MD JPDCL, Director School Education Jammu, SSP Traffic attended the meeting in person and virtual mode. Besides | |
| | | | Javid Dar meets delegations; assures early redress of public grievances | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 28: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today met several delegations and individuals from different parts of the Union Territory and listened to their grievances and developmental concerns.
During the interaction, the Minister heard a wide range of issues raised by the visiting delegations and individuals, including the blacktopping and upgradation of roads, improvem | |
| | | | Congress only secular, democratic force to save democracy: AICC Secretary | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, July 28: AICC Secretary Co-Incharge J&K Affairs Divya Mahipal Maderna Ex-MLA Rajasthan today cautioned the people about the threat to democracy and religious harmony in the Country and said that Congress is the only secular, democratic force which can defeat the communal, divisive and anti-democratic forces & lead the country on the path of peace, progress and all round development.
Addressing a gathering of Congress workers at Samba today, AICC Secretary said th | |
| | | | SSP Samba chairs security review meeting to reinforce security arrangements | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, July 28: In order to ensure foolproof security arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, SSP Samba today chaired a security review meeting at the Conference Hall DPO Samba. The meeting witnessed the participation of Addl SP Samba, SDPO Bari Brahmana, DySP Hqrs Samba, SDPO Vijaypur, DySP DAR Samba, DySP SOG Samba, all SHOs/Incharge PPs, Incharge PCR Samba of District Samba and other police officers.
During the meeting, SSP Samba conducted a det | |
| | | | DC Rajouri orders Structural Safety Assessment of DC Office Building | | | |
Early Times Report
RAJOURI, July 28: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma ordered a comprehensive structural safety assessment of the Deputy Commissioner's Office building following additional damage caused by the recent heavy rains to the already vulnerable structure.
To assess the structural stability and identify any potential hazards, the Deputy Commissioner deputed teams of engineers along with personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to conduct a detailed inspection of the building.
As a precautionary measure and in the interest of the safety of employees and visitors, staff of few clerical sections have been temporarily shifted to an alternate location u | |
| | | | Kathua MVD Cracks Down on Traffic Violators; 26 Booked, Two Vehicles Impounded | | | | Early Times Report
KATHUA, July 28: In a renewed push to strengthen road safety and enforce traffic discipline, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD), Kathua, carried out a surprise enforcement drive along the Billawar-Mahanpur road on Tuesday, resulting in action against several motorists for violating traffic regulations. The operation was spearheaded by ARTO Kapil Deol, with Motor Vehicles Inspector (MVI) Rahul and other enforcement officials. A temporary checking point was set up to verify vehicle documents and ensure compliance with provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. During the inspection, 126 vehicles were checked, and 26 motorists were found violating traffic rules. All violators w | |
| | | | Katra and Reasi launch waste segregation sticker drive under Swachh Bharat Mission | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, July 28: The Municipal Committee Katra and Municipal Council Reasi, under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0, have launched a mass distribution and pasting drive of instructional waste segregation stickers in Katra and Reasi towns. Both bodies are executing the campaign across residential households, commercial hubs and high-footfall areas to drive compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026.
Community Mobilisers and Swachhta Executives are carrying out the drive on the ground, visiting door-to-door, interacting with residents and pasting colour-coded stickers at prominent collection points to establish a four-bin segregation system at source. The initiati | |
| | | | Government assures farmers: Do not worry, adequate fertilizer is available across the state | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, July 28: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that the government is fully committed to ensuring adequate availability of fertilizers, as per crop recommendations, for farmers after the transplantation of paddy, the main crop of the current Kharif season, and the sowing of other crops. He assured farmers that they should not worry, as an adequate quantity of fertilizer is available in the state. The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure continuous monitoring by officers of the Agriculture Department and related departments so that fertilizers are made easily available to farmers. The Chief Minister stated that farmers should not pay attention to misleadi | |
| | | | Kushare becomes first Indian to win silver in men''s high jump in Commonwealth Games | | | | GLASGOW, July 28: National record holder Sarvesh Kushare scripted history as he became the first Indian to win a silver medal in the men's high jump event in the Commonwealth Games here. The 31-year-old Indian cleared 2.25m to clinch the silver with Romaine Beckford of Jamaica taking the gold late on Monday night.
After sailing over 2.25m, both Kushare and Beckford failed to clear 2.28m. But the Jamaica was adjudged the gold winner on countback, as Kushare settled for the silver. The bronze went to Jack Kimani (2.20m) of England.
The other Indian in the fray, Adarsh Ram, finished fifth with 2.15m.
Before Monday, Tejaswin Shankar was the lone Indian to have won a high jump medal -- a bron | |
| | | | Centre imposes stock limit of 4,000 quintals on sugar dealers; asks not to store commodity for more than 30 days | | | |
Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 28: The government on Tuesday directed that no dealer of sugar should hold stock for more than 30 days and also imposed a stock limit of 4,000 quintals as part of its efforts to keep prices of sweetener under control.
The order would come into force with effect from August 1, 2026, and would remain in force up to November 30, 2026. Earlier, there was no quantitative restriction on dealers of sugar, although the ministry fixes a monthly sale quota for sugar mills.
The decision to impose a stock limit has been taken against the backdrop of an increase in the ex-mill prices of sugar to Rs 45 per kg from Rs 39 per kg in the last three months.
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| | | | DC Ramban reviews arrangements at Lamber Yatra Camp Banihal | | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, July 28: Continuing the monitoring of arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, the Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today visited the Lamber Yatra Camp at Banihal to review the facilities for the movement, safety and convenience of pilgrims.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Senior Superintendent of Police Arun Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner Ramban Varunjeet Singh Charak, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Banihal Mohammad Naseeb Bajraan and other officers concerned.
The Deputy Commissioner inspected the lodging facilities, sanitation, drinking water supply, medical services, power supply, food arrangements and other essential a | |
| | | | Over 48 Lakh Households Benefit Under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana Since February 2024 | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 28: The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) is a demand-driven scheme wherein all residential consumers in the country including the rural households, having a grid-connected electricity connection with the local DISCOM, can avail the benefits of the scheme, for installation of rooftop solar (RTS) systems by applying on the National Portal (www.pmsuryaghar.gov.in) of the scheme.
During the year 2025-26, a total of 18. 71 lakh RTS systems have been installed with a cumulative installed solar capacity of 6.7 GW, benefitting 22.71 lakh households across the country, including the rural households under the PMSG: MBY. Under the PMSG: MBY, since its | |
| | | | Ministry of Home Affairs allows ad-hoc promotion of eligible officials to Group 'B' Gazetted posts in UT Ladakh | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, July 28: In a significant step that would address the shortage of Gazetted officers in the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Ministry of Home Affairs has conveyed its approval for filling vacant Group 'B' Gazetted Administrative Service posts through "ad-hoc promotions", as an interim measure.
In a communication dated 27 July 2026, the MHA stated that while necessary steps are being taken to establish a long-term solution to overcome the shortage of officers, the Union Territory Administration may, as a short-term measure, fill the available vacancies under the promotion quota through ad-hoc promotions until a regular promotion mechanism is put in place.
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