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| People still deprived of basic amenities in Rajouri, Poonch & other flood-hit areas of J&K: Er Gulam Ali Khatana | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha (Nominated) MP Er. Gulam Ali Khatana has expressed profound grief over the tragic loss of precious lives and the widespread devastation caused by the recent flash floods and landslides in Rajouri, Poonch and other parts of Jammu & Kashmir. The calamity has claimed nearly 28 lives, while several people have been injured, displaced and affected by the destruction of homes, roads, bridges and other public infrastructure. Many vi | |
| | | | DIG bid warm farewell to outgoing CRPF Commanding Officers | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, July 25: District Police Udhampur bid a warm farewell to outgoing CRPF Commanding Officers, CO-137 Shri Manoj Kumar and CO-187 Shri Md Sazid, on their transfer after successfully completing their tenure in the district.
Their invaluable contribution towards maintaining security, law & order, and counter-insurgency operations was highly appreciated. From ensuring the peaceful conduct of elections to participating in rescue and relief operations, their professionali | |
| | | | PM Modi To Interact With Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 Participants On July 26 | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 on Sunday through video conferencing, the Prime Minister's Office announced on Saturday. The interaction is scheduled to take place at 4:30 pm and will bring together more than 400 youth participants from across the country who took part in the month-long initiative aimed at strengthening engagement with India's border villages.
According to a statem | |
| | | | NIA Court denies bail to alleged HM operative | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: A Special NIA Court in Jammu has rejected the regular bail application of Tafazul Hussain Parimoo, an accused in an alleged Hizbul Mujahideen-linked arms smuggling and terror conspiracy case, holding that prolonged incarceration alone cannot become a ground for release when the prosecution material discloses a prima facie case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Special Judge NIA Cases, Jammu, Prem Sagar, dismissed the plea after observing that the allegations concerned offences affecting the security and sovereignty of the country and attracted the stringent bail restrictions contained in Section 43D(5) of the UAPA.
Parimoo, who has remaine | |
| | | | CJI Surya Kant flags concerns over accuracy, ethical use of AI in arbitration | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 25: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said that Artificial Intelligence has very quickly moved from the periphery of arbitration practice to its centre and flagged concerns over its accuracy, authenticity and ethical use. Giving a keynote address at SIAC Annual India Conference-2026 on the topic "International Arbitration: Navigating New Realities and Stress-testing the Fundamentals", the CJI said, "Stress-testing matters only when the fundamentals are worth preserving. I have no hesitation in admitting that in international arbitration, the foundations have remained sound." On the question of AI, he said it is set to play an increasingly sig | |
| | | | Machail Mata Yatra to begin on July 28; daily pilgrim cap set at 8,000 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: The annual Machail Mata Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district has been deferred by three days due to inclement weather, with the pilgrimage now set to commence on July 28, subject to favourable weather conditions, an official said on Saturday Perched at an altitude of 9,705 feet in the scenic Paddar Valley of Kishtwar, the revered shrine reopened to devotees on April 14 after remaining closed during the winter months.
The 304.7-km Machail Mata Yatra begins in Jammu, with pilgrims travelling almost the entire distance by road before undertaking the final 1.7-km trek on foot to reach the shrine.
To ensure the safety and smooth management of the p | |
| | | | Cambodia Job Scam Busted: EOW Kashmir files chargesheet against accused in overseas employment fraud | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against an accused involved in an alleged overseas job fraud, exposing a racket in which a Kashmiri youth was allegedly lured to Cambodia on the false promise of lucrative employment before being forced into illegal online scam operations.
According to an official statement, the chargesheet has been filed in FIR No. 19/2026 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Mohd Yaseen Rather, son of Nisar Ahmad Rather, a resident of Kripalpora Payeen, Pattan, before the Court of the Judicial Magistrate 1st Class after completion of | |
| | | | Devyani Rana Launches "Nagrota Bamboo Kavach Abhiyaan" To Protect Landslide-Prone Areas | | | | Early Times Report
DANSAL, July 25: As the nation prepares to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas, a bamboo plantation drive was launched under the guidance of Devyani Rana, MLA Nagrota, in Dansal Block of the Nagrota Constituency, marking the commencement of the Nagrota Bamboo Kavach Abhiyaan, a long-term environmental initiative that harnesses the soil-binding strength and ecological benefits of bamboo to mitigate landslide risks, stabilise vulnerable slopes and enhance ecological resilience.
The initiative derives its name from the concept of bamboo serving as a natural kavach, or protective shield, safeguarding fragile landscapes through sustainable, nature-based solutions. Envisioned as a | |
| | | | BRO restores road connectivity in Rajouri, Poonch and Reasi amid heavy rains and landslides | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: In the wake of incessant rainfall that triggered multiple landslides across the border districts of Rajouri, Poonch and Reasi, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), under Project Sampark, launched a swift and coordinated response to restore disrupted road connectivity and ensure uninterrupted movement of security forces and essential services.
The heavy downpour during 19 - 24 July 2026 led to numerous landslides at several locations, blocking key roads and a | |
| | | | Himachal Governor offers prayers at Tirupati Balaji temple in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Saturday offered prayers at the Tirupati Balaji temple here, an official said.
Accompanied by his wife, First Lady Bindu Gupta, and other family members, the Governor prayed to Lord Balaji for peace, prosperity, happiness and overall well-being of the people of Himachal Pradesh and the entire nation, the official said in a statement.
Gupta sought the deity's blessings for good health, harmony and prosperity for al | |
| | | | Pradhan's journey 'testament' to lifelong engagement with student welfare, says Rijiju | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 25: BJP leaders acknowledged Dharmedra Pradhan's contributions after he resigned as Union education minister on Saturday, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju describing his journey as a "testament" to lifelong engagement with public life and student welfare.
BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde said a strong nation is defined by its education system and Pradhan has always accorded the utmost importance to this idea throughout his public li | |
| | | | Reasi police executes court-ordered proclamation against wanted cross-broder terror handler | | |  Early Times Report
MAHORE, July 25: Continuing its sustained crackdown on terrorism and anti-national activities, Reasi Police today executed a proclamation under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) against wanted terrorist Mohd. Qasim @ Salman, son of Mohd. Shafi, resident of Angralla, Mahore, in compliance with the orders of the Hon'ble 3rd Additional Sessions Judge, Jammu, Designated Court under the NIA Act.
The proclamation pertains to FIR No. 115/2022 of Police St | |
| | | | Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu chargesheeted fraudsters in two separate cases | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Crime Branch Jammu, has filed chargesheets in two separate fraud cases before the competent courts after completing detailed investigations. The Economic Offences Wing filed a chargesheet in a fraud case involving M/s Gold Sukh Trade India Ltd., Jaipur, wherein the accused allegedly induced investors to deposit money by promising exorbitant returns and subsequently misappropriated their investments.
The case FIR No. 306/2011 U/S 420, 406, 120-B RPC registered on a written complaint lodged by Ashish Sharma at Police Station Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, alleging that he was induced to invest Rs. 1,20,480/- by the company and its | |
| | | | PDP Defers Foundation Day celebrations amid devastation caused by rain in J&K | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 25: Opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday postponed its foundation day celebrations in Jammu and Kashmir in view of the devastation caused by incessant rains, which have claimed lives and caused widespread damage to property across the Union Territory
The party said the decision to defer the July 28 event was taken on the directions of PDP president Mehbooba Mufti.
"In view of the prevailing situation caused by incessant rains, which have resulted in the tragic loss of precious lives and widespread damage to property across JK, the PDP has decided to defer its foundation day celebrations on July 28," the party said in a statement.
The p | |
| | | | Shaurya Sandhya, Motorcycle Display: Army Kicks Off Commemorative Events To Honour Kargil Heroes | | | | Early Times Report
DRAS, July 25: A Shaurya Sandhya honouring the indomitable courage displayed by Indian soldiers during the Kargil conflict, a musical presentation by the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre Band, and a motorcycle display by 'Shwet Ashwa' are among a host of events lined up here for July 25-26 to mark the 27th anniversary of Operation Vijay
The iconic Kargil War Memorial at Dras will be the focal point of these thematic events spread over multiple venues, including a forward post area - Sando Top - in the Dras Sector.
The commemoration will begin on Saturday, the eve of the anniversary, with Yudh Sansmaran at the picturesque Lamochen view point overlooking the historic Karg | |
| | | | Maintenance work on Pahalgam Axis; Amarnath Yatra to continue via Baltal route: Div Com Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 25: In view of the repair and maintenance works necessitated by recent rainfall, the Shri Amarnathji Yatra will continue through the Baltal axis, while the Pahalgam axis will remain temporarily closed for pilgrimage.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, said that the recent rains have caused conditions requiring urgent repair and restoration works along the Pahalgam route. To ensure the uninterrupted continuation of the Yatra, comprehensive arrangements have been made on the Baltal axis for the safe and smooth movement of pilgrims.
"Due to the recent rains, urgent repair and maintenance works are required to be carried out on the Pahalgam Axis o | |
| | | | Suspected cross-border drones trigger searches in Samba, Kathua | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: Security forces on Saturday launched extensive search operations after suspected Pakistani drones were detected near the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba and Kathua districts, officials said.
An aerial object, suspected to be a Pakistani drone, was detected by Army troops over the forward village of Tarore in the Vijaypur area of Samba late on Friday night, prompting the activation of counter-drone measures, the officials said.
They said the drone is believed to have retreated across the IB into Pakistan.
Another suspected drone was briefly noticed hovering over the Chak Nalua village in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district on | |
| | | | IIM Jammu concludes HR conclave 9.0 with insightful deliberations on AI, innovation and future of work | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu concluded the second day and valedictory ceremony of HR Conclave 9.0, its flagship annual Human Resources conclave, on 25th July 2026. Centered on the theme, "The People Advantage: Navigating the Intersection of AI, Innovation & Workplace Culture," the conclave brought together eminent industry leaders, HR professionals, academicians, alumni, and future managers to deliberate on emerging trends shaping the future of wo | |
| | | | DM Kupwara reviews Anti-Drug Measures at District NCORD Committee Meeting | | |  Early Times Report
KUPWARA, July 25: District Magistrate (DM) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, today chaired a meeting of the District-Level NCORD (Narco Coordination Centre) Committee to review the anti-drug measures being implemented across the district. The meeting comprehensively assessed inter-departmental coordination in the areas of prevention, enforcement, awareness, and rehabilitation, with particular focus on the progress achieved under the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan. | |
| | | | The paper leak mafia will be reduced to dust: CM Yogi | | |  Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, July 25: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp attack on the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, saying that the paper leak mafia is the legacy of these very parties and will be reduced to dust. He asserted that there are only two places for those who play with the future of students - jail or hell.
He said, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central Government is bringing such a stringent law against the paper leak mafia that it wi | |
| | | | Court frames charges against Patwari, alleged tout | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: Additional Sessions Judge Anti-Corruption Court in Jammu Rajni Sharma has framed corruption and criminal conspiracy charges against a Patwari and his alleged tout in connection with a ?35,000 bribery case registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). Additional Sessions Judge, Anti-Corruption, Jammu, Rajni Sharma framed charges against Arish Parvez, then posted as Patwari at Patwar Halqa Gangyal, and Jatinder Kumar alias Jatin, a resident of Dashmesh Nagar, Digiana, Jammu. According to the charge framed by the court, Arish Parvez allegedly demanded ?35,000 from complainant Harmeet Singh for issuing a Fard Intikhab concerning 6.6 marlas of land falling u | |
| | | | Pradhan made significant contributions to education system: Delhi CM | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, July 25: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had made significant contributions and had brought meaningful reforms to the education system.
Earlier in the day, Pradhan resigned from his post following the Cockroach Janta Party-led student protests across the country for his ouster over the NEET paper leak controversy.
"Dharmendra Pradhan Ji has fulfilled every responsibility in his public life with dedication, honesty, and complete devotion. As Union Education Minister, he made a significant contribution to the effective implementation of the National Education Policy-2020," Gupta said in a post | |
| | | | DC Kathua chairs Rent Assessment Committee meeting | | | | Early Times Report
KATHUA, July 25: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to finalise rent assessment cases of buildings used by various Government departments. During the meeting, 14 rent cases of buildings presently used by Government departments - including ICDS, Handicraft, Handloom, Health, Education, FCS&CA, Social Welfare, Ayush, CID, Revenue and JKRLM - were placed before the Committee for fixing of monthly rent. The Committee examined each case in detail. Of the 14 cases, 13 were approved while one was deferred for re-submission due to technical deficiencies. | |
| | | | VC SKUAST-K harvests Sweet Corn, felicitates winners of Sports Week | | | | Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, July 25: Vice Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganaie on Saturday visited the Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, where he reviewed farm development initiatives, harvested sweet corn at the Integrated Farming System (IFS) Unit, and presided over the valedictory ceremony of the Vice Chancellor's Sports Week 2026, reaffirming the University's commitment to experiential learning, student well-being and holistic development.
During his visit to the IFS Unit, the Vice Chancellor harvested sweet corn and appreciated the farm development initiatives undertaken by the Faculty. He compli | |
| | | | DLSA Jammu organises plantation drive | | | |
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JAMMU, July 25: District Legal Services Authority, Jammu, in collaboration with the Forest Division, Jammu, organised a plantation drive on 25 July 2026 at Nagar Van, Raika, Jammu, as part of Van Mahotsav-2026 under the nationwide campaign "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam."
Leading the initiative, Principal District & Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman DLSA Jammu, Ravinder Nath Watal, planted a sapling dedicated to his mother, Smt Rani Watal. Joining him in this heartfelt gesture, Secretary DLSA Jammu, Maleeka Sharma, planted one for her mother, Manju Sharma.
Furthermore, Divisional Forest Officer Jammu, Anurag Arya, participated by planting a sapling dedicated to his mother, Mini Arya, | |
| | | | ASCOMS & Hospital successfully performs complex Urological Cancer Surgery | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: The Department of Surgery/Urology at Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences & Hospital (ASCOMS), Sidhra, Jammu, has successfully performed a major urological cancer surgery-Radical Cystectomy with Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection and Ileal Conduit Urinary Diversion-on a 71-year-old patient diagnosed with muscle-invasive transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. The patient, a financially disadvantaged resident of Kishtwar, presented | |
| | | | DAJ convenes review meeting on rainfed area development programme under HADP | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: Director Agriculture Jammu and PGMC Chairman of HADP Project P-15 "Rainfed Area Development Programme", Anil Gupta, today convened a review meeting at the Conference Hall, Directorate of Agriculture, Jammu, to assess the implementation status of the project and deliberate on the bottlenecks affecting the timely execution of various activities under the Five-Year Action Plan.
The meeting focused on reviewing the physical and financial progress achieved under | |
| | | | Keshav Chopra organizes 107th Free Eye Screening & General Health Check-Up Camp at Sohanjana | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: Continuing its mission of serving society through healthcare initiatives, Social Activist and Chairman of Samvedna Society, Keshav Chopra, successfully organized the 107th Free Eye Screening & General Health Check-Up Camp at Shri Dwaraka Nath Shastri Samadhi Sthal, Sohanjana, Jammu.
The camp was organized in collaboration with Dr. K.D. Multispeciality Hospital, Jammu, under the expert guidance of Dr. J.P. Singh. During the camp, more than 118 patients availe | |
| | | | ASKPC pays tribute to former president Radha Krishan Raina | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: The All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC), under the presidentship of Shri Moti Lal Malla, held a condolence meeting in Jammu to mourn the sad demise of Shri Radha Krishan Raina, former President of the organisation.
Remembering his dedicated service to the community, the participants described Shri Raina as a humble, respected, and selfless leader who worked tirelessly for the welfare and upliftment of the Kashmiri Pandit community. His invaluable co | |
| | | | JIM & WS creates history: First-ever summit & paragliding descent from Mt Chamser Kangri | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, July 25: In a landmark achievement for Indian Mountaineering and Adventure Sports, the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM & WS), Pahalgam, successfully executed a historic Mountaineering-cum-Paragliding Expedition to Mt Chamser Kangri (6,622 m) in the Tso Moriri-Karzok region of Ladakh. The 23-member team, led by Col Hem Chandra Singh, Principal, JIM & WS, has etched its name in the annals of Indian adventure history.
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| | | | JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra congratulates the Youth of India | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Shri Tariq Hameed Karra today congratulated the youth of the country for their determined and democratic struggle, saying that today's developments are a victory of truth, persistence, and the collective voice of lakhs of students and young aspirants.
He also congratulated Shri Rahul Gandhi, describing him as the torchbearer of democracy in an era where democratic institutions and dissent have come under increasing pressure. Karra said Rahul Gandhi consistently stood with the youth, raised their concerns fearlessly, and refused to allow their voices to be silenced.
"The resignation of the Unio | |
| | | | Indian coast guard rescues 170 persons in extensive flood relief operations | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, July 25: Indian Coast Guard, working in close coordination with the civil administration, rescued 170 stranded persons in the flood-hit areas of Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat, through 11 rescue operations conducted since the midnight of 22 July 2026 amidst incessant rainfall, severe flooding and extremely challenging weather conditions.
The operations commenced during the night of 22/23 July with the rescue of five stranded persons from Khanvel, Silvassa, followed by the evacuation of three fishermen trapped along the flooded riverbank at the Kadaiya coastal area. In one of the largest rescue missions, 60 persons stranded in the flood-affected Welsp | |
| | | | 31 students from PSPS GCW Gandhinagar, Jammu Complete Summer Internship at DIET Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 25: Thirty-one Semester V students of PSPS Government College for Women (GCW), Gandhinagar, Jammu, successfully completed a 60-hour Summer Internship Programme at the Counselling Cell, District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Jammu. The internship was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Romesh Kumar, HOD, DIET Jammu, and renowned psychologist, with the objective of providing hands-on exposure to counselling psychology, school mental health, psychologi | |
| | | | NCC Unit of GDC Ramnagar celebrates 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas with Patriotic Zeal | | |  Early Times Report
RAMNAGAR, July 25: The NCC Unit of Government Degree College Ramnagar commemorated the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor under the esteemed patronage of Prof. Daljeet Singh Manhas, Principal, GDC Ramnagar.
The program commenced with a warm welcome address by Lt. Puyesh Kant Sharma, ANO, NCC GDC Ramnagar, who highlighted the significance of observing Kargil Vijay Diwas and emphasized the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by the br | |
| | | | DBU Empowers Researchers with Hands-on Workshop on Scientific Writing and Journal Publishing | | |  Early Times Report
MANDI GOBINDGARH, July 25: Reinforcing its commitment to promoting quality research and academic excellence, the Faculty of Nursing, Desh Bhagat University, in collaboration with the Research and Development Cell and the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), successfully organized a workshop on "Research Paper Writing and Journal Publication Support." The workshop was aimed at enhancing the research, scientific writing, and publication skills of faculty members, researcher | |
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