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| CM Omar Abdullah lays foundation stone of Dak Bungalow at Bagh-e-Bahu | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stone of a Dak Bungalow of Public Works Department (R&B) at Bagh-e-Bahu here, marking another step towards strengthening public infrastructure. The foundation-laying ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, along with senior officers and engineers of the Public Works Department and other dignitaries.
The proposed G+2 Dak Bungalow has been designed as a modern facility, prioritizing functionality. It will comprise well-appointed suites, a VIP suite room, dining area, kitchen, reception and waiting areas, laundry and housekee | |
| | | | Census 2027 will determine Ladakh's developmental trajectory, future prospects: LG Kavinder | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, Jan 6: The Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, emphasised the significance of the upcoming Census for Ladakh, stating that it will resolve critical issues in planning and resource allocation. He stressed that despite Ladakh's limited population scattered across a vast, challenging geographical expanse, accurate data compilation must be ensured, with focus on transparent and efficiency, as it will directly determine Ladakh's developmental trajectory and future prospects.
Shri Kavinder Gupta stated this after inaugurating the Office of Director of Census Operations and Citizen Registration, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, today at the Department | |
| | | | Dr Andrabi inaugurates Examination Hall at Model Waqf School | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 6: Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board, Syed Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, (Minister of State), today inaugurated the newly constructed first floor and Examination Hall at Model Waqf School Chrar-e-Sharief at an impressive function held in the school complex. The work on this infrastructural extension project started last year and it was completed within a very short span of time as per the approved standards. Waqf Board officials and eminent citizens of the town were present on the occasion. Dr Darakhshan addressed the gathering on the occasion and gave details about the infrastructural development by the Waqf Board during the past three years at Chrar-e-Sharief. She | |
| | | | MLA Arvind Gupta dedicates Panchayat Ghar, starts cremation shed work in Ward No 32 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 6: MLA Jammu West Arvind Gupta today dedicated the Panchayat Ghar to the public and inaugurated the work of a cremation shed at Ranjeetpura, Ward No. 32, marking another step towards strengthening civic infrastructure and community facilities in the constituency.
The programme was attended by former Minister Sukhnandan Choudhary, former Deputy Mayor Dharamveer Jamwal, Mandal President Anil Angral, former Sarpanch Avinash Singh, Arun Dubey, Geeta Sodhi, Arun Sharma, Kala Ram, and a large number of local residents who welcomed the initiative.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Arvind Gupta said that development of basic amenities remains a top priority for him.
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| | | | Deputations call on Javed Rana | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 6: Several deputations and individuals today called on the Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, at Srinagar to apprise him of various public and service-related issues and sought redressal of their grievances.
A delegation of the All J&K Non-Gazetted Forest Officers Association submitted a detailed memorandum to the Minister, highlighting key demands such as the re-designation of left-over Class IV forest employees, rectification of pay anomalies affecting forest field staff, and resolution of other service-related concerns. Another deputation representing employees of the erstwhile IWDP-Hills J&K ra | |
| | | | Six week Basic Disaster Management Training course for police personnel begins at CTI Kot Bhalwal | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 6: A Six-week "Basic Disaster Management Training course" for (47) Police personnel nominated by PHQ J&K of different districts of Jammu Province was inaugurated today by Commandant SDRF 2nd Battalion Jammu Z.N Manhas at the Central Training Institute (CTI) HG/CD, Kot Bhalwal. Dy SP SDRF, Dinesh Gupta; Dy.SP Training SDRF Principal CTI HG/CD Kot-Bhalwal, Rohit Dev Singh and other staff members were also present.
Speaking at the inaugural session, the Commandant S | |
| | | | Satish Sharma applauds BIG JKPL for promoting youth, sports in J&K | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 6: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today lauded the organisers of the BIG Jammu & Kashmir Premier League (BIG JKPL) 2025-26 for creating a vibrant and professional sporting platform for the youth of Jammu & Kashmir. The Minister was speaking after attending the grand finale and prize distribution ceremony of the BIG JKPL at the University of Jammu Ground, where Roya | |
| | | | VB-G RAM G Act will prove important in the development of villages: Chief Minister | | | |
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UTTARAKHAND, Jan 6: Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, while talking to the media at the Media Centre, Secretariat, on Tuesday, described the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission Rural (VB-G RAM G Act) as historic and said that this new act is not just a change of name for MGNREGA, but a structural restructuring of rural employment policy, through which rural areas and units will be strengthened. He described it as important for making the village developed. He said that this act will prove important in creating a strong foundation for Viksit Bharat through protection to farmers, employment to laborers, respect to women, development of vi | |
| | | | NHAI Seeks Urgent Action to Improve Mobile Network Connectivity on National Highways | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Jan 6: Identifying critical mobile network connectivity issues across several stretches of National Highways, NHAI has sought the intervention of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to issue appropriate directions to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) for addressing non-availability of the mobile network connectivity on several stretches of National Highways, particularly on greenfield and remote sections. Emphasizing the public safety implications and the strategic significance of the National Highway network, NHAI has called for an expeditious and coordinated approach to improve mobile network connect | |
| | | | JKTPO organises Export Awareness cum E-commerce On-Boarding drive in District Ramban | | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Jan 6: As part of its continuous efforts to strengthen the export ecosystem across the Union Territory, the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO), under the aegis of the Industries & Commerce Department, organised an Export Awareness cum E-commerce On-boarding Drive in District Ramban today.
The workshop saw enthusiastic participation from over 60 local entrepreneurs, self-help groups, artisans and farmers, who actively engaged with experts and expressed a keen interest in obtaining Importer Exporter Codes (IEC) and onboarding their businesses on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and other national and international e-commerce platforms.
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| | | | Bhagat visits Dy CEO Jammu's office, assures co-operation for infrastructure and maintenance | | | | Early Times Report
AKHNOOR, Jan 6: MLA Akhnoor, Mohan Lal Bhagat today made a visit to Dy CEO Jammu's Office at Akhnoor and met Dy CEO Jammu, Pardeep Singh Rakwal.
Bhagat discussed various issues with the Dy CEO regarding infrastructure of the office and assured full co-operation for meeting out the same coupled with maintenance.Bhagat made an extensive visit of the office and took stock if all aspects like academics, infrastructure, student welfare schemes and their implementation for the best interest of the students so that quality education could be imparted to then.
Earlier, the Dy CEO, Pardeep Singh Rakwal gave a rousing reception to the MLA by presenting a bouquet and expresse | |
| | | | Fake pony operator held | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 6: During routine patrolling on the SMVD Track in the jurisdiction of P.P. Ban Ganga, the police party, upon reaching near Bathing Ghat-01, Ban Ganga, stopped one person for checking who was found working as a Pony Operator.
On being questioned, he disclosed his name as Shabir Ahmed S/O Mohd Sadiq caste Gujjar R/O Bhagani Rawat teh .Bhalwal district Jammu . During verification, he was asked to produce the valid registered service/pony card, upon which he admitted that he was doesn't have any authorised or registered pony card and stated that he assumed he would not be checked.
By working as a Pony Operator on the SMVD Track without authorisation/registratio | |
| | | | Sagar chairs PUC meeting; examines audit paras of JK MSCL, seeks fresh reply within 7 days | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 6: A meeting of the Committee on Public Undertakings (PUC) was held here today under the Chairmanship of MLA, Ali Mohammad Sagar, at Assembly Complex, Jammu to review audit para number 5.1 pertaining to Health & Medical Education Department (Jammu and Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited) contained in CAG's Audit Report for the year 2018.
Legislators, Saifullah Mir, Ali Mohammad Dar, Ranbir Singh Pathania, Dr Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri, Showkat Hussain Ganie and
Tanvir Sadiq besides Secretary, JKLA, Manoj Kumar Pandit were present in the meeting.
Threadbare discussion was held on various issues contained in CAG's Audit para number 5.1 regarding deficie | |
| | | | DBU students bring laurels in Federation Cup Wushu National Championships | | | | Early Times Report
MANDI GOBINDGARH, Jan 6: Desh Bhagat University (DBU) proudly announces the commendable achievements of its BPES students at the 9th Federation Cup Wushu National Championships, held at Sanskar City International School, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh.
Himanshu, a student of BPES (Batch 2025-26), 1st Semester, displayed exceptional skill, discipline and determination by winning a Bronze Medal at the national-level championship. His achievement is a testament to his rigorous training and dedication to the sport of Wushu.
Adding to the university's pride, Ms. Ziya, a student of BPES, 5th Semester, also secured a Bronze Medal in the Federation Cup Wushu Championship. Her stron | |
| | | | Harleen Kaur reviews NH projects; emphasises adherence to quality standards | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 6: Director Highways, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRT&H), Harleen Kaur, today chaired a review meeting on ongoing National Highway projects at the office of the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL). The meeting was attended by senior officers of the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRT&H) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The progress of various ongoing highway projects was reviewed in detail, with a focus on physical and financial status, timelines and key implementation issues. The Director Highway | |
| | | | Pulse crops being promoted under Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative in Kishtwar | | | | Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Jan 6: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a review meeting to discuss the Action Plan for the implementation of Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiatives, with a special focus on promotion of pulses cultivation in the district.
Chief Agriculture Officer, Kushal Chandel presented the Annual Action Plan for the year 2026-27. The plan was discussed in detail, focusing on enhancing pulse production through farmers' support and sustainable agricultural practices.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for crop diversification and directed the Head of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) to include Kulath (Horse Gram) in the Annual Action Plan. | |
| | | | IIT Jammu, SKUAST-J sign MoU under JKCIP | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 6: The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Innovation, Incubation and Industrial Collaboration Centre (I3C), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu under the Jammu & Kashmir Competitive Innovation Programme (JKCIP) to promote innovation, incubation, start-ups, technology commercialization, and agri-entrepreneurship.
The MoU was signed in the presence of the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu, Prof. B. N. Tripathi, who emphasized that institutional collaboration is essential in today's academic and research ecosystem, as no institution can effec | |
| | | | Dhruva Motorcycle Rally - day 2 flagged off from Nagrota honouring veterans, their enduring spirit of nation building | | | | Early Times Report
NAGROTA, Jan 6: As part of the nationwide commemoration of the 10th Veterans' Day, Day 2 of the Dhruva Motorcycle Rally was marked by a solemn Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Nagrota War Memorial on 06 January 2026. The ceremony paid homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation. Senior Army veterans, civil dignitaries and serving personnel participated in the event, reflecting the nation's enduring respect and gratitude towards its soldiers. The occasion also witnessed the ceremonial reception of the Mashal, symbolising the eternal glory, valour and indomitable spirit of the fallen heroes.
Following the wreath-laying ceremony, the | |
| | | | Director Horticulture attends awareness camp | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 6: The Director Horticulture, Jammu, Jenab Gul Syed attended an awareness camp organized under the Jammu & Kashmir Competitive Horticulture Implementation Project (JKCIP) at Narol Top, Zone Mendhar, District Poonch. During the programme, the Director interacted with farmers and orchardists, highlighting the objectives of JKCIP and encouraging the adoption of modern horticultural practices for sustainable income enhancement.
Later, the Director Horticulture, Jammu interacted with progressive orchardists of District Rajouri at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Rajouri. The interaction focused on sharing experiences, addressing field-level issues, and promoting advanc | |
| | | | Notorious drug peddler booked under PIT NDPS Act by PS Billawar | | | | Early Times Report
KATHUA, Jan 6: In a major success against drug peddlers, Kathua Police under the overall supervision of SSP Kathua Mohita Sharma IPS has booked a notorious drug peddler under the PITNDPS Act following multiple involvements in serious NDPS-related offences.
On the directions of Divisional Commissioner Jammu, a detention warrant vide Order No. PITNDPS-01 of 2026 dated 02-01-2026 was issued against the accused Mohd.Sadiq @Siku S/o Sheru @Matu R/o Galak Tehsil Ramkot District Kathua, a habitual drug peddler.
Police party of Police Station Billawar led by SHO Billawar Insp Zaheer Mushtaq under the supervision of SP Ops Upper Kathua Sh Aamir Iqbal and SDPO Billawar Sh Neer | |
| | | | Selfie Booth installed at DC Office Kishtwar to promote Road Safety awareness | | | |
Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Jan 6: As part of the National Road Safety Month 2026, a Road Safety Selfie Booth was installed at DC Office Kishtwar to promote road safety awareness and encourage responsible driving behavior.
The initiative was formally launched by the Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma, who took the first selfie at the booth, followed by ACR, Idrees lone, ARTO Tasleem Wani, AO DC Office, Daleep Kumar & other District Officers/Officials and the general public, symbolising the administration's commitment to safer roads and adherence to traffic rules.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized that road safety is a collective responsibility and aware | |
| | | | 2 drug peddlers nabbed by Samba police with 9.72 grams heroin like substance | | | |
Early Times Report
SAMBA, Jan 6: Continuing its drive against drug smugglers/peddlers, Samba Police has arrested two drug peddlers in the jurisdiction of Police Station Vijaypur and recovered approximately 9.72 grams of heroin-like substance (chitta) from their possession.
A team of Police Station Vijaypur during vehicle checking naka at Tarapur road Gadwal Vijaypur, intercepted a Swift car bearing registration No. JK02DQ-6509 which was coming from Rakh Barotian side. During checking, approximately 9.72 grams of heroin-like substance (Chitta) was recovered from the possession of two persons travelling in the said car.
The drug peddlers identified as Adil Hussain S/o Mir Hussain R/o Gor | |
| | | | No verification, no leniency: Reasi police act against tenant norms violation | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Jan 6: District Police Reasi, acting swiftly on credible and reliable information, have taken prompt legal action in a case involving violation of mandatory tenant verification norms in the Katra area.
On 05/01/2026, information was received that at Ward No. 12, House No. 25, Tehsil Katra, District Reasi, one individual namely Divya Kumar @ Mintu, S/O Sh. Hukam Chand, had allegedly provided his plot to jhuggi dwellers, on which eight (08) jhuggis were constructed. It was further revealed that several persons, originally hailing from West Bengal and Punjab, have been residing in these jhuggis for the past 7-8 years.
Upon verification, it came to notice that the s | |
| | | | CII J&K delegation calls on Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; proposes Green City Partnership for Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 6: CII J&K Delegation led by its Vice Chairman, Iqrm Ali Shafiee called on Anshul Garg, Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir. The meeting focused on enhancing industry-government collaboration for the sustainable development of the region. The delegation included Uffair Ajaz, Partner, Kashmir Motors, Irfan Ahmed Guju, MD, I A Multiventures Pvt. Ltd., Saqib Mansoor Laharwal, Owner, Zabarvan Juicee, and Khurshid Dar, Director, CII J&K UT Council.
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| | | | BPRD organises training programme on Investigation on Cyber Crime | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 6: Today Five-day training programme for Investigator on "Women Safety", sponsored by the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D), New Delhi and a Five-day training programme on "Investigation of Cyber Crime", sponsored by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), New Delhi, were inaugurated at Sher-I-Kashmir Police Academy, Udhampur. A total of 51 Police officers ranging in rank from Assistant Sub-Inspector to Dy Superintendent of Police are parti | |
| | | | CM launches AI-based Haryana Budget Janbhagidari Portal | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Jan 6: Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini today launched the AI-based 'Haryana Budget Janbhagidari' Portal during the pre-budget session held in Gurugram, in line with Haryana Vision 2047. Through this portal, citizens will get a direct opportunity to participate in the state's budget-making process. Suggestions can be submitted on the portal in Haryanvi, Hindi, and English, languages ensuring participation from all sections of society. The Chief Minister | |
| | | | Gurugram emerging as a Medical and Health Hub: Chief Minister | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Jan 6: The Chief Minister said Gurugram is moving rapidly on the path of development. The city is establishing a distinct identity as a Medical and Health Hub, and with the establishment of this laboratory, another milestone has been added towards strengthening health security. He said this lab will further enhance the quality of healthcare services. He also called upon the laboratory management to provide special facilities for the poor and needy. | |
| | | | Indian Army organized lecture on renewable energy resources & their utility at Khanetar | | | | Early Times Report
POONCH, Jan 6: Indian Army organized a Lecture on Renewable Energy resources and their potential utility in Jammu & Kashmir on 06 Jan 2026 at Khanetar, Poonch. The session was designed to engage with the local community in a discussion about the various renewable energy resources and the rapid depletion of conventional resources. The lecture highlighted the significant potential of renewable energy to address the long standing energy challenges faced by the region. The lecture began by informing the locals about conventional energy resource which are non-renewable and cannot be reused once consumed. These include coal, petroleum, natural gas and nuclear energy. These res | |
| | | | BBBP gets major boost in J&K: Ritika expands District-level leadership to strengthen Girl child empowerment | | | |
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Jammu, Jan 6: In a decisive and impactful step towards reinforcing the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) mission in Jammu & Kashmir, Ms. Ritika Trehan, State Convenor of BBBP, in consultation with Sh. Sat Paul Sharma (CA), Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and State President, BJP J&K-UT, and Sh. Ashok Koul , State General Secretary (Organization), BJP J&K-UT, today announced a major expansion of the BBBP organizational team across all 17 districts of Jammu province, with immediate effect.
This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in strengthening grassroots implementation of the flagship national initiative aimed at protecting the girl child, pro | |
| | | | Rohiin Chandan condemns Congress negative propaganda on India-US Ties | | | |
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Jammu, Jan 6: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) District Jammu South Media Secretary Rohiin Chandan has vehemently condemned the Congress party's persistent attempts to undermine India's strengthening bilateral ties with the United States by spreading misinformation and negative propaganda regarding Honb'le PM Narendra Modi's recent interactions with President Donald Trump.
In a strong statement, Rohiin Chandan lambasted the Congress for making a complete mockery of itself through its baseless criticisms and petty politicking on matters of national interest and foreign policy. "The Congress party is desperately trying to belittle the Prime Minister's successful diplomacy | |
| | | | Six day training programme organises by CTI | | | 
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Jammu, Jan 6: A Six-week Training Programme on “Basic Disaster Management Training course” for (47) Police personnels nominated by PHQ J&K vide order No. 4739 of 2025 dated 27-02-2025 of different districts of Jammu Province, has been inaugurated Today on 06.01.2025 by Shri Z.N Manhas, IPS, Commandant, SDRF 2nd Battalion Jammu, at the Central Training Institute (CTI) HG/CD, Kot Bhalwal, Jammu in presence of Sh. Dinesh Gupta Dy.SP SDRF, Sh. Rohit Dev Singh, Dy.SP Traini | |
| | | | BJP’s demand for separate State of Jammu is Dangerous game plan: Rattan Lal Gupta | | | 
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Jammu, Jan 6: The National Conference strongly condemns the BJP’s demand for the creation of a separate State of Jammu, terming it a dangerous, irresponsible, and anti-people game plan that threatens the unity of Jammu & Kashmir and undermines the national interest.
This divisive demand is a deliberate attempt to fragment Jammu & Kashmir on regional and communal lines, which has historically remained a symbol of pluralism, coexistence, and unity. Such politics is not | |
| | | | Ramban Police act against notorious Drug trafficker | | | |
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Ramban, Jan 6: In a significant step towards curbing the menace of drug abuse and narcotics trafficking, Ramban Police have successfully detained a notorious drug peddler under the stringent provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, 1988.
The detenue, Wazir Ahmed Shaan, son of Ahmed Din Shaan, resident of Gool, District Ramban, has been placed under preventive detention to thwart his continued involvement in illicit drug trafficking activities, which posed a serious threat to public health, particularly safety to the youth of the district.
The detention has been ordered vide Office Order No. PI | |
| | | | Samba police worked out 2 theft cases of Gold ornaments 5 accused arrested | | | 
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Samba, Jan 6: Samba Police has successfully worked out two theft cases of gold ornaments registered at Police Station Samba, arrested five accused including two receivers of stolen items and recovered approximately 59.31 grams stolen gold items valuing worth Rs 7,47,306.00 approximately from their possession along with cash of Rs. 1,04,500.00.
In December 2025, a written complaint was lodged at Police Station Samba by one lady Parmilla Sharma W/o Late Vipin Khajuria R/o | |
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