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| JMC Commissioner administers Integrity Pledge to officers and staff on commencement of Vigilance Awareness Week | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 27: On the occasion of the commencement of Vigilance Awareness Week, being observed from October 26 to 31, 2026, under the theme "Probity for Prosperity", Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Ayushi Sudan, IAS, today administered the Integrity Pledge on all officers and staff members of the Jammu Municipal Corporation.
The pledge reaffirmed the collective commitment of the Corporation towards promoting integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in public service as well as strengthening the resolve to combat corruption in all its forms.
On the occasion, the participants acknowledged that corruption continues to pose a serious challenge | |
| | | | Samba police crack down on narcotics continue | | | | Early Times Report
SAMBA, Oct 27: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug smugglers and peddlers, Samba Police has achieved a significant success by arresting a drug peddler within the jurisdiction of Police Station Vijaypur and recovering approximately 15 grams heroin like substance from his possession.
A team of Police Station Vijaypur during routine naka checking duty at NH Naka AIIMS, Vijaypur, intercepted a pedestrian who was coming from Rakh Barotain and moving towards Vijaypur under suspicious circumstances. During frisking, approximately 15 grams of heroin-like substance was recovered from his possession.
The drug peddler identified as Shubham S/o Romesh Lal R/o Swankha | |
| | | | Ladakh administration begins work on five new water bodies in Leh, Kargil | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, Oct 27: Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 40 water bodies across Ladakh under Project Him Sarovar, Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena-led administration has initiated work on five new water bodies in Leh and Kargil districts, an official said on Tuesday. In Leh, the water bodies are being constructed at Shey Thang, Stakmo village and Arzo Thiksey while two ponds are being developed at Barchey and Apati villages in Kargil, an area grappling with an acute water crisis that has forced villagers to migrate in search of better living conditions, the official said.
He said the construction work began following the Lt Governor's recent visits to the areas, d | |
| | | | Reasi police seizes 91 grams of Charas at Narloo; one accused arrested | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 27: In its continued drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Reasi Police apprehended one person and recovered 91 grams of Charas from his possession during naka checking at Narloo.
On the evening of October 26, 2026, at about 2145 hours, a naka party of Police Station Arnas, while performing patrolling and naka checking duties at Narloo, apprehended a person identified as Kishor Singh alias Bittu S/o Naseeb Singh R/o Kanthi, Tehsil Thuroo, District Reasi. During his personal search, 91 grams of Charas were recovered from his possession.
In this connection, FIR No. 75/2026 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Arnas and the accu | |
| | | | MLA Vikram Randhawa kick-starts development works worth Rs 75 lakh in ward 42, Nanak Nagar | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 27: Reaffirming his commitment to the vision of development and public welfare, MLA Bahu Ch. Vikram Randhawa today kick-started various lanes and drainage works worth ?75 lakh under the CAPEX budget in Ward No. 42, Nanak Nagar.
The programme witnessed the presence of Former JMC Mayor Manmohan Singh Choudhary, Mandal President Rahul Kumar along with his team, Bhushan Verma, Vikul Gupta, Satvir Singh, Diwaker Kohli, Tarsem Choudhary, Sanjay Gupta and other senior party workers, prominent citizens and a large gathering of local residents. JMC officials and the concerned contractor were also present.
Addressing the gathering, Ch. Vikram Randhawa asserted that de | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu organises CME on ethics, governance and good clinical practice in biomedical and health research | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 27: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Vijaypur, Jammu, organised a one-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on "Ethics, Governance and Good Clinical Practice in Biomedical and Health Research" on Monday, 26 October 2026, at AIIMS Jammu, in collaboration with AIIMS New Delhi and the ICMR-New Delhi.
The programme was held under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Sinha, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Jammu, who also served as the Organising Chairperson. The event was graced by Prof. (Dr.) S. C. Tiwari, Chairperson of the Ethics Committee (PGR) and former Head of the Department of Nephrology, AIIMS New Delhi, as the Chief Guest, | |
| | | | District police Udhampur takes strict action against traffic violators; 656 vehicles challaned | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Oct 27: Continuing its efforts to prevent road accidents and ensure road safety, District Police Udhampur has launched a special drive against traffic violations across the district. Special nakas have been established at various locations in Udhampur town and rural areas to identify and take action against traffic violators.
During the last three days, District Police Udhampur issued 656 challans and seized 101 vehicles for various traffic violations. The drive particularly focuses on old commercial vehicles operating without valid fitness certificates, proper permits and other mandatory documents. School buses are also being checked to ensure compliance with | |
| | | | Congress must restore dignity in Politics: Rekha Mahajan on Kharge's remark | | | | Early Times Report
AKHNOOR, Oct 27: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vice President, Jammu & Kashmir, Rekha Mahajan, strongly condemned the reported objectionable remark by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Patna, accusing the Congress leadership of lowering political standards and substituting constructive opposition with personal attacks.
Rekha Mahajan was addressing an organisational meeting organised by BJP District Akhnoor under the presidentship of District President Kuldeep Banotra. MLA Mohan Lal Bhagat, former MLA Rajiv Sharma,Seh Prabhari Vaishno Devi , district team members and Mandal Presidents were present. The meeting also discussed u | |
| | | | GGM Science College Commences Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 with Integrity Pledge | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 27: GGM Science College, Jammu, commenced the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 with an Integrity Pledge Ceremony held at the Oval Lawn of the college. Organised by the Grievance Redressal and Vigilance Committee under the patronage of Principal Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta and the convenership of Prof. Bal Krishan, the week-long observance is centred on the theme "Probity for Prosperity."
Teaching and non-teaching staff members, along with students, participated in the ceremony and took the Integrity Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to honesty, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in their personal and professional lives. The ce | |
| | | | Three-decade-old membership dispute reduced to academic exercise: HC | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 27: Observing that courts cannot continue adjudicating disputes that have lost their relevance with the passage of time, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a civil second appeal involving Dogri Sanstha, Jammu, holding that a three-decade-old membership dispute had become infructuous and its continuation would merely amount to an academic exercise.
Justice Shahzad Azeem, while deciding Civil Second Appeal No. 8/2014, observed that no effective or executable relief could survive in a dispute concerning renewal of membership for the period 1993-1996, which had expired more than three decades ago.
The appeal was filed by the President a | |
| | | | Bimla Luthra highlights Omar Abdullah Government's Welfare Schemes for Women folk | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 27: Former MLA and State Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Women's Wing, Bimla Luthra, highlighted various welfare schemes and developmental initiatives undertaken by the Omar Abdullah-led Government for the welfare and empowerment of women folk. Addressing a meeting of women workers at Bishnah, which was organized by Nisha Devi, Bimla Luthra said that the previous BJP government had neglected the concerns of women, particularly those living in rural areas. She emphasised that the Omar Abdullah-led Government was committed to addressing public grievances and improving the living conditions of women folk. During the meeting, women wor | |
| | | | IIMC Jammu student Himanshu Dubey's book 'Paan Aur Palash' released | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 27: 'Paan Aur Palash', a book by Himanshu Dubey, a Hindi journalism student at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Jammu, was released at the institute. The book attempts to explore human emotions, relationships, struggles and the realities of life through two symbolic elements. It portrays paan (betel leaf) as a symbol of love, belonging, tenderness, and sensitivity, while palash (flame-of-the-forest flower) represents struggle, resilience, responsibilities, and the will to live through difficult circumstances.
Speaking at the book release, IIMC Regional Director Dilip Kumar said that Himanshu Dubey's writing would inspire other students. He n | |
| | | | Indian Army organised ‘Chai Pe Charcha’ with Sarpanches and Panches | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Oct 27: The Indian Army organised a 'Chai Pe Charcha' interaction with Sarpanches and Panches of nearby villages at Tain, District Rajouri, on 26 October 2026, to strengthen civil-military relations, promote mutual understanding and foster cooperation with local communities.
The initiative aimed to provide an informal platform for village representatives to discuss community welfare, developmental concerns and aspirations of the local population. During the interaction, participants shared their views, suggestions and concerns regarding village development, public welfare and opportunities for collaborative initiatives.
The Indian Army representatives emphasis | |
| | | | University of Jammu organises 18th National Youth Parliament Competition 2026 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 27: The University of Jammu organised the 18th National Youth Parliament Competition 2026 under the aegis of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, at the Seminar Hall of The Law School on Tuesday, providing students an opportunity to experience parliamentary proceedings and deliberate on issues of national and socio-economic importance.
Organised by the Department of Students Welfare in collaboration with The Law School, the competition aimed at promoting democratic values, parliamentary awareness, leadership qualities and active participation among students.
Sat Paul Sharma, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, was the Chief Gues | |
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