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| Power Shut down by KPDCL | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 6: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 132 kV IRCON Budgam Transmission line will be observed due to which power supply to Traction Substation Budgam (Railway) will be affected from 09 am to 03 pm on 07 November 2026.
Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Habbak-Zakura Burzhama line and 33 kV Habbak-Hazratbal line will be observed due to which power supply to Zakura, Batpora, Gulabagh, Burzhama, Chatterhama, Tailbal, Danihama, Khimber, Shuperbagh, Animal Husbandry, Hazratbal, Umar Colony, Rangpora, BARC, Habbak, KU, Nigeen, Kanitar, NIT, Shrine and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 am to 03 pm on 22 November 2026.
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| | | | Community Outreach, awareness activities held across 31 Panchayats of Kathua | | | | Early Times Report
KATHUA, Nov 6: As part of the ongoing Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwara 2026 (November 1–15), a series of community outreach and awareness activities were organised across 31 Panchayats of Kathua district, today.
The events were held in tribal habitations, focusing on education, healthcare, nutrition, livelihood opportunities and various government welfare schemes aimed at the socio-economic empowerment of tribal communities.
The activities focused on sensitising tribal residents about the importance of education, school enrolment, regular attendance and girls' education. Awareness was also imparted on preventive healthcare, personal hygiene, sanitation, maternal and child h | |
| | | | Secretary Tourism Avny Lavasa undertakes extensive tour of PDA jurisdiction | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Nov 6: Secretary to the Government, Tourism Department, J&K, Ms. Avny Lavasa, IAS, today undertook an extensive tour of the Patnitop Development Authority (PDA) jurisdiction, covering Kud, Patnitop and Sanasar, to review the functioning of the Authority and assess the progress of various ongoing works . Chief Executive Officer, PDA, Mr. Rakesh Dubey, JKAS, briefed the Secretary about the overall functioning of the Authority, its administrative framework, ongoing developmental initiatives, key challenges and future roadmap for transforming Patnitop and its adjoining destinations into leading sustainable tourism destinations.
The Secretary chaired a detailed rev | |
| | | | Government doubles OMSS (D) rice sale target from 25 LMT to 50 LMT for 2026-27; 25 LMT already sold through e-auctions up to 31 October 2026 | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Nov 6: The Government of India is closely monitoring food grain prices, particularly rice, and undertaking a series of policy interventions to ensure adequate domestic supplies, maintain price stability, prevent hoarding and safeguard consumer interests. In this regard, the Government has undertaken the following measures:
-The Government of India has issued an order dated 06.11.2026, directing all Traders/Wholesalers, Retailers, Big Chain Retailers and Processors/Millers across all States and Union Territories to declare their stock positions of rice and paddy under the following six categories:
(i) Basmati Rice;
(ii) Non-Basmati Premium Rice;
(iii) non-B | |
| | | | Exhibition-cum-Sale of products made by Jail inmates held at District Court Complex Janipur | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 6: As part of the ongoing Legal Services Week celebration, District Legal Services Authority, Jammu under the guidance of Principal District & Sessions Judge (DLSA Chairman) Tahir Khurshid Raina and under the supervision of Civil Judge (Senior Division)-DLSA Secretary, Maleeka Sharma, today organised an Exhibition-cum-Sale of products made by the inmates of Central Jail, Kot Bhalwal and District Jail Amphalla here at District Court Complex. The stalls were inaugurated by the DLSA Chairman Tahir Khurshid Raina, in presence of Secretary DLSA Maleeka Sharma, Judicial Officers, Advocates, litigants and court staff.
A wide range of products prepared by the inmates | |
| | | | CMO Ramban sets up inquiry panels to probe branded drug recommendations | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 6: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Ramban has constituted dedicated prescription review committees following complaints that physicians at public medical facilities are bypassing free generic treatments in favor of expensive brand-name pharmaceuticals.
These specialized panels have been instructed to rigorously evaluate outpatient and inpatient chits, verify pharmacy stock levels, and investigate whether patients are being unfairly nudged toward specific commercial drugstores. | |
| | | | MC Rajouri introduces face authentication-based attendance system for staff | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Nov 6: In a significant step towards promoting digital governance, transparency and accountability in public service delivery, the Municipal Council Rajouri has introduced face authentication-based attendance marking through the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) for all its staff members, including sanitation workers. The initiative has been taken under the directions of the Deputy Commissioner.
Under the introduced system, employees can now mark their attendance through face authentication using the AadhaarBAS mobile application on their personal mobile devices. The system enables sanitation workers to mark their attendance directly from thei | |
| | | | DC Jammu approves 43 cases under JKREGP | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 6: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of the District Level Task Force Committee under the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) to review the applications seeking financial assistance under the scheme.
The scheme, implemented by the J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB), supports unemployed youth in setting up self-employment ventures by offering loans. After thorough review and scrutiny, the Committee approved 43 of the total applications placed before it.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the bank representatives to process the approved cases at the earliest so that the beneficiaries can start th | |
| | | | Jammu Expo 2.0 concludes on a successful note; provides major boost to local entrepreneurs | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 6: The five-day "Jammu Expo 2.0 - A Celebration of Craft, Culture & Cuisine", organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), under the aegis of the Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, successfully concluded at Gole Market, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, with an encouraging response from exhibitors, visitors and stakeholders.
Jammu Expo 2.0 celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit, cultural identity and culinary heritage of Jammu the enthusiastic participation of the public translated into impressive and strong consumer engagement, providing exhibitors with valuable market exposure and direct customer interaction.
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| | | | DM Doda reviews arrangements for JKSSB Accounts Assistant Examination | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, Nov 6: District Magistrate (DM) Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the smooth, fair and transparent conduct of the JKSSB OMR-based examination for the recruitment of Accounts Assistants in the Finance Department. The examination, being conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), is scheduled to be held on November 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM. A total of 5,478 candidates are expected to appear in the examination at 19 designated examination centres across the district. The meeting was attended by ADC Anil Kumar Thakur, who is also the Chief Inspector for the JKSSB examination, ADC Sunil Kumar Bhutyal, ASP Mohamm | |
| | | | DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Reviews Security Arrangements Ahead of Diwali Festival | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Nov 6: Swarn Singh Kotwal, IPS, Dy. Inspector General of Police, Udhampur-Reasi Range, chaired a security review meeting to assess the preparedness and security arrangements in the twin districts of Udhampur and Reasi ahead of the upcoming Diwali festival.
The meeting was attended by SSP Udhampur, SSP Reasi, CMOs of Udhampur and Reasi, Addl. SP Udhampur, Addl. SP Katra, Addl. SP Reasi, DCIO IB Udhampur, all Supervisory officers of Districts Udhampur and Reasi.
During the meeting, the DIG reviewed the prevailing security scenario and directed officers to remain extra vigilant throughout the festive period to ensure peaceful and incident-free celebrations. Emph | |
| | | | AG to be appointed within one month, J&K Govt assures HC | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 6: In a significant development concerning the prolonged vacancy in the constitutional office of Advocate General, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has assured the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh that the appointment process is underway and a regular Advocate General will be appointed within one month.
The assurance was given before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Dr. Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Rajnesh Oswal during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Advocate Harsh Dubey, seeking immediate steps to fill the vacant constitutional post.
Senior Additional Advocate General Monika Kohli, appearing for the Union Te | |
| | | | 30,000 chinar trees geo-tagged across J-K, digital database created | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 6: The Jammu and Kashmir government has geo-tagged around 30,000 chinar trees and created a digital database to strengthen their conservation and monitoring, officials said. Top officials said this at a high-level meeting, chaired by Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Altaf Ahmad Wani, held to review the functioning of the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Research Institute (JKFRI).
The officials said that while QR-enabled metal plates have been installed on 10,000 prominent chinar trees in Kashmir and 3,500 peepal and bargad trees in the Jammu region. The geo-tagging of the remaining chinar, bargad and peepal trees will be completed in the second phase, | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu doctors perform Radiofrequency Ablation for Trigeminal Neuralgia in high-risk patient with multiple diseases | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 6: Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu, successfully performed Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Trigeminal Neuralgia in a high-risk patient with multiple comorbidities, including diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and heart block.
The 72-year-old male patient from Samba district had been suffering from severe facial pain for almost 10 years and had consulted multiple doctors. Over time, the pain had become refractory to medications and was severely affecting his quality of life, as he was unable to eat or sleep properly. He presented to the Pain Clinic at AIIMS Jammu and was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia.
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| | | | MLA Vikram Randhawa initiates Rs 35 lakh development works for upgradation of lanes and drains | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 6: Taking forward the agenda of improving basic civic facilities across the Bahu constituency, Hon'ble MLA Bahu, Ch. Vikram Randhawa, today inaugurated the upgradation works of internal lanes and drains in Ward No. 42, Sector 3, Nanak Nagar, involving an expenditure of Rs 35 lakh. The project addresses a long-standing demand of the residents, who had been seeking improvements to the area's internal infrastructure. The commencement of the work marks an important step towards resolving their civic concerns. During the programme, the MLA interacted with local residents and reviewed the execution arrangements with officials of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) | |
| | | | ANTF detects drug consignment carried by passenger at Leh airport, held | | | |
Early Times Report
LEH/JAMMU, Nov 6: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) on Friday detected a drug consignment allegedly transported through an unsuspecting air passenger and seized around 3.5 grams of a heroin-like substance at the Leh Airport, officials said. The substance was recovered from Mohd Hussain, a resident of Ladakh's Diskit, during an operation at the airport, they said, adding that he was held at the airport. In this connection, an FIR has been registered under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further investigation has been taken up to ascertain the source and intended destination of the consignment, they said. The ANTF | |
| | | | Doda police seized Mahindra load carrier for illegal transportation of mining material at Karara; Rs 11,144 fine imposed | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, Nov 6: Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of minerals, District Police Doda seized a Mahindra Load Carrier bearing Registration No. JK06A-4492 at Karara Naka for illegally transporting mining material (Bajri) without a valid e-Challan.
The vehicle was intercepted by the Incharge Police Post (IC PP) Karara, along with his team, during routine checking at Karara Naka, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Thathri. Upon inspection, the vehicle was found carrying crushed Bajri without the mandatory e-Challan, in violation of the prescribed mining rules and regulations.
On the basis of the violation, the ve | |
| | | | NHAI guidelines to standardise design and infrastructure for multi-lane free flow tolling on four-lane and above National Highways | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Nov 6: Paving way for wider adoption of barrier-less Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system across the country, National Highways Authrity of India (NHAI) has issued guidelines to standardise design and infrastructure of toll plazas on four-lane and above National Highways. The guidelines will ensure that upcoming and ongoing National Highway projects are equipped to support MLFF based barrier-free toll collection without requiring vehicles to stop at toll booths. The initiative is aimed at eliminating traffic queues and waiting time, reducing fuel consumption at toll plazas, while making National Highway journeys safer and more seamless.
The guidelines p | |
| | | | DDC Doda reviews progress of district plan (CAPEX) Works | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, Nov 6: District Development Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a review meeting in the conference hall of DC Office to assess the physical and financial progress of developmental works being executed under the District Capex Budget and various other funding components.
The DDC conducted a detailed review of the sector-wise and block-wise progress of works taken up under Tied and Untied Funds, Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC), BDC, PRI grants and other developmental programmes. The DC inquired about status of administrative approvals, tendering, allotment | |
| | | | CVPPL successfully concluded the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 6: Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL) successfully concluded the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, being observed from 26th October to 1st November 2026, with the theme "Probity for Prosperity". A series of activities and awareness programmes were organised at the Corporate Office, Jammu, as well as at various project locations, with the objective of promoting integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical practices in organisational functioning. During the week-long observance, a number of activities were organised to encourage active participation and create greater awareness about the importance of ethical conduct and preventive vi | |
| | | | Textbooks in Indian languages are an urgent necessity: Prof Sanjeev Jain | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 6: A two-day state-level workshop aimed at strengthening and enriching teachers' capacity-building through Indian languages concluded at the Central University of Jammu. The workshop was organised in collaboration with the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
The valedictory session commenced with the arrival of the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sanjeev Jain, followed by the National Song Vande Mataram, the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, and Saraswati Vandana. On the occasion, Prof. Suram Singh, Dean Academic Affairs, Central University of Jammu, welcomed the distinguished guests and participating teachers from various unive | |
| | | | DC Ganderbal visits old Age Home Pandach | | | | Early Times Report
GANDERBAL, Nov 6: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shreya Singhal, today conducted a visit to the Old Age Home at Pandach, Ganderbal, to review the facilities and interact with the elderly residents. The DC was accompanied by the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Ganderbal and other concerned officials. The DSWO briefed the DC on the overall functioning of the institution and detailed the various welfare measures being implemented by the department for the care and well-being of senior citizens in the district. During the visit, the DC inspected various sections of the facility, including accommodation, sanitation, healthcare services, and other essential ameni | |
| | | | No more nepotism, 25 crore people of the state are our family: CM Yogi | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Nov 6: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday distributed appointment letters in Lucknow to 4,543 candidates selected for the Uttar Pradesh Police Force through a fair and transparent recruitment process. On the occasion, he stated unequivocally, "Nepotism would no longer be tolerated in Uttar Pradesh. The 25 crore people of the state are our family, and the government will treat everyone equally. There will be no discrimination against anyone in the appointment process. Every youth in the state will get an opportunity on the basis of merit and ability."
The Chief Minister attacked on previous governments. He said, "Earlier, the state's recruitment system wa | |
| | | | Valedictory function marks conclusion of five-day specialised training course on "Advance Technology in Forensic Science" at SKPA Udhampur | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Nov 6: The five-day specialised training course on "Advance Technology in Forensic Science," organised by Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy (SKPA), Udhampur, concluded today with a valedictory function held at the Interaction Hall, Admin Block of the Academy. The course was aimed to familiarise the participants with the latest technological advancements and emerging trends in forensic science, along with their practical applications in criminal investigations. It provided police personnel an opportunity to gain valuable insights into modern forensic techniques, scientific examination of evidence and the effective utilisation of advanced technologies in crime detect | |
| | | | Kathua police arrest absconder, executes arrest warrant issued under section 512 Cr.P.C | | | | Early Times Report
KATHUA, Nov 6: J&K Police Kathua has arrested an absconder who was evading arrest for the last 05 years and executed the arrest warrant issued by Hon'ble JMIC Billawar under Section 512 Cr.P.C.
A team of PS Billawar arrested absconder Talib Hussain S/o Abdul Hamid R/o Lohai Malhar, Tehsil Lohai Malhar, Distt. Kathua in case FIR No. 108/2022 U/S 420/465/417/468/471/406/201 IPC registered at Police Station Billawar.
The said absconder was produced before the Court of Law and the arrest warrant U/S 512 Cr.P.C issued against him was executed. | |
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