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| Sat Sharma, Yudhvir visit Jammu Heritage Sports Museum | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 20: Sat Sharma, BJP Jammu & Kashmir President and Member of Rajya Sabha, along with Yudhvir Sethi and former Minister Priya Sethi, today visited the Jammu Heritage Sports Museum situated at "Olympic Bhawan" in Karan Nagar Extension, Jammu.
The museum has been established by Ashutosh Sharma, former Administrator of the Sports Authority of India and Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Olympic Association.
During the visit, the leaders interacted with several distin | |
| | | | Vespa Roars Back to Jammu as Rising Autoz Opens Doors to a New Riding Culture | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 20: The bustling Channi area of Jammu on Wednesday witnessed a vibrant blend of style, celebration and business optimism as senior BJP legislator Vikram Randhawa inaugurated Rising Autos, the first exclusive showroom of Italian two-wheeler giant Piaggio in the region.
The showroom, a new venture of the Rising Kashmir Group, showcased the iconic Vespa scooters alongside the sporty Aprilia range, including 125cc and 175cc models that attracted enthusiastic visitors | |
| | | | MDK Foundation organises "Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan" | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 20: In continuation of the ongoing 100-Day Anti-Drug Campaign across Jammu & Kashmir, MDK Foundation organised a large-scale "Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan" Drug Awareness Programme and Rally at Government High School, Bathindi, Jammu, aimed at spreading awareness against drug abuse and promoting a healthy and responsible society.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, civil society members, prominent citizens, and repres | |
| | | | Proud daughters honoured for winning gold & silver medals in International Championship | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, May 20: The civil society of Udhampur organized impressive felicitation ceremony and honoured the proud daughters of Udhampur who brought laurels to their home district , UT of J&K & country by winning Gold & Silver medals in international karate championship held at Kandy , Sri Lanka , in which ten countries participated.
A total of nine girls of J&K , all belonging to Panchari and Moungri Tehsils of Udhampur District participated in the international eve | |
| | | | NFR's Amrit Bharat Express Trains in Assam & West Bengal Achieve Remarkable Success and Passenger Appreciation | | |  Early Times Report
MALIGAON, May 20: The introduction of the modern and passenger-friendly Amrit Bharat Express trains from various stations of Assam & West Bengal under the jurisdiction of Northeast Frontier Railway has emerged as a major success story in Indian Railways, receiving exceptional appreciation and overwhelming response from passengers across the country. The impressive occupancy and earnings figures clearly reflect the growing popularity, affordability, comfort and reliability of | |
| | | | D&FC intensifies market checking ahead of Eidul Azha | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 20: In Compliance to the directions of the Janab Khalid Jahangir , Commissioner Food & Drug Administration j&k ,and in view of the forthcoming holy festival of Eidul Azha 2026!,the Food Safety wing of Drug & Food Control Orgn.jammu Division launched an extensive market checking drive across the length and breadth of the division including at block levels,to ensure the availability of safe, quality and pure and hygienic food items to the consumers and the general public.
During the intensive market inspections and raids the enforcement teams conducted total 260 inspections of various business establishments under the provisions of FSS Act ,the teams lifted 19 | |
| | | | Reasi police arrests notorious criminal within hours of incident | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, May 20: Demonstrating prompt and effective action, Reasi Police arrested a notorious criminal within 4-5 hours after registration of a case at Police Station Katra.
On 19/05/2026, a complaint was lodged at Police Station Katra by Jaswant Singh, son of Maan Singh, resident of Dhandal, Udhampur, against Surinder Kumar alias Babbu regarding an incident in which the accused allegedly attempted to kill him.
Acting on the complaint, Police Station Katra registered FIR No. 152/2026 under Sections 109, 351(1), 351(3), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and investigation was immediately initiated.
Using technical assistance and sustained efforts, the police | |
| | | | Massive drug haul recovered at drop near Pak border in Bishnah | | |  Early Times Report
BISHNAH, May 20: In a major breakthrough against cross-border narcotics smuggling, the Jammu Headquarters Zone police in Bishnah successfully recovered a massive consignment of heroin, weighing between 1.5 to 2 kilograms today morning, which was dropped via a drone along the border area.
Acting on precise intelligence developed over the past week police teams had been maintaining a strict, round-the-clock vigil in the suspected sectors. The meticulous planning paid off when | |
| | | | One more notorious drug peddler booked under PITNDPS Act by Samba police | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, May 20: Continuing its sustained crackdown against notorious drug peddlers and smugglers involved in illicit narcotics trade, Samba Police has booked another notorious drug peddler under the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act for his continuous involvement in spreading the drug menace in the area. The accused has been detained and lodged in District Jail Bhaderwah.
The detained drug peddler has | |
| | | | Notorious drug peddler Narayan Sharma @Shunna booked under PITNDPS Act by Samba police | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, May 20: Taking stringent action against notorious drug peddlers/ smugglers involved in illicit narcotics trade, Samba Police has booked a notorious drug peddler under the provisions of "Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances" (PITNDPS) Act for his continuous involvement in spreading drug menace in the area and lodged him in Central Jail Kotbhalwal, Jammu.
The notorious drug peddler detained under PITNDPS Act has been identified as | |
| | | | Doda Police Apprehended Four Persons with approx 150 Grams of Charas-Like Substance in Two Separate NDPS Cases | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, May 20: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse under Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan, Doda Police, under the leadership of SHO Police Station Thathri, achieved another major success by apprehending four persons in two separate NDPS cases and recovering approximately 150 grams of charas-like substance from their possession.
In the first incident, a police team of Police Station Thathri headed by HC Safeer Ahmed along with other po | |
| | | | Advanced Plastic Surgery Services at AIIMS Jammu Bring New Hope in Complex Hand Injury Cases | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 20: The Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery at AIIMS Jammu continues to provide advanced reconstructive and hand surgery services to patients not only from Jammu & Kashmir but also from neighbouring states including Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
The department routinely manages complex hand injuries, tendon repairs, congenital hand deformities, post-burn contractures, microsurgical procedures, flap reconstructions, artificial skin substitute applications, and sk | |
| | | | L-G VK Saxena approves major reform for tourism sector in Ladakh, as hotels and guest houses accorded 'Industry' status | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, May 20: In another historic decision aimed at strengthening the tourism and hospitality sector in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today accorded sanction for granting the registered hotels & guest houses in Ladakh the status of "Industry", a move that would provide these tourism units with incentives, concessions and infrastructure support, at par with other Industries in the UT of Ladakh. This order shall apply w.e.f. June 1, 2026.
The 'Industry' status for hotels and guest houses would make them eligible for electricity & water tariffs at industrial rates, which are cheaper than the commercial rates currently applicable to these units. This | |
| | | | One day awareness camp organised by Civil Defence, Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 20: One Day Civil Defence awareness camp was organised by Civil Defence Jammu at Activity Public Higher Secondary School, Janipur, Jammu under the supervision of Sh. Zia-Ul-Haq-Dy.SP, Deputy Controller, Civil Defence, Jammu. The programme was conducted with the coordination of, Sh. Paramjit Kumar, Chief Warden, Civil Defence, Jammu.
During the programme, around 150 students and staff members participated enthusiastically. The participants were imparted awarene | |
| | | | Country safe under leadership of Prime Minister Modi:Pardeep Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 20: BJP District Jammu South Publicity Secretary Pardeep Sharma stated that India is completely safe under the strong leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He appealed to the countrymen to follow the appeals made by the Prime Minister. Pardeep Sharma said that today the whole world is recognizing India's strength.
This is all a result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary policies and strong intentions.
Under his leadership, our borders are secure an | |
| | | | CM Yogi Adityanath conducted a high-level review of Data Centre Cluster, Project Ganga and wheat processing policy | | |  Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, May 20: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday conducted a high-level review of three important subjects linked to the future economy of the state, which include the Uttar Pradesh Data Centre Cluster (UPDCC), Project Ganga, and possible exemption in mandi fee and cess to promote in-house processing of wheat. Reviewing the Uttar Pradesh Data Centre Cluster (UPDCC), the Chief Minister said that the project will create the basic infrastructure for Uttar Pradesh's | |
| | | | Reasi police recovers 58 grams of Ganja from woman; third NDPS case registered against accused | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, May 20: Continuing its sustained crackdown on drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Reasi Police recovered 58 grams of ganja from a woman during naka checking at Varun Chowk in Katra. On 19/05/2026, a police team from Police Station Katra intercepted a woman for routine checking at Varun Chowk. During the search, 58 grams of ganja was recovered from her possession. The accused has been identified as: Sanjana, wife of Deepak, resident o | |
| | | | Simranjit Kaur's Punjabi Educational Books Released by Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 20: In a proud and inspiring moment for Punjabi language and education, Simranjit Kaur, a Computer Teacher at St. Peter's Higher Secondary School, Karan Bagh, was formally honoured at the grand Chetna Samagam in Khour, Jammu. During the event, her four unique Punjabi educational books were officially released by the internationally respected Sikh preacher, Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale, in the presence of thousands of devotees (Sangat).
Simranjit Kaur, a renowne | |
| | | | Jammu rural police arrests two absconding accused in murder case of PS Khour | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 20: In a significant achievement, Jammu Rural Police apprehended two absconding accused persons wanted in a long-pending murder case registered at Police Station Khour. On May 20, 2026, during the early morning hours, a police party of Police Station Khour successfully arrested two absconders namely, Rattan Lal @ Kaaku S/O Garu Ram and Kamla Devi W/O Bachan Lal, both residents of Chak Malal, Tehsil Khour, Jammu, in compliance with the orders of the Hon'ble Addl. D | |
| | | | Northern Railway to organize Rozgar Mela in Jammu on May 23 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 20: In a major step towards strengthening employment opportunities under the Centre's nationwide recruitment drive, Northern Railway's Jammu Division will organize a grand "Rozgar Mela" on May 23, during which appointment letters will be distributed to nearly 220 selected youth from Jammu and Kashmir.
The event is part of the Government of India's flagship employment campaign aimed at providing transparent and merit-based government job opportunities to youth across the country. At the national level, around 5,1000 candidates are set to receive appointment letters during the programme.The Rozgar Mela seeks to empower young aspirants by inducting them into var | |
| | | | Live tracking of Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation Buses making passenger travel safer | | | |
Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, May 20: The Yogi Government in Uttar Pradesh has been continuously making efforts to curb road accidents and ensure passenger safety. In this direction, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) is extensively using the latest technology to provide passengers with a safe and smooth travel experience. Nearly all UPSRTC buses are now being live-tracked to ensure the safety of more than 16 lakh passengers travelling daily in these buses.
According to a senior UPSRTC official, more than 13,500 buses have been connected with Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTD) to make the state's transport system completely digital and transparent. Their tra | |
| | | | BJP OBC Morcha delegation meets J&K BJP president Sat Sharma, discusses key issues of OBC community | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 20: A delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party OBC Morcha, Jammu & Kashmir, called on Sat Sharma, BJP JK-UT President and MP ( Rajyasabha) at the BJP headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, and discussed various issues concerning the welfare and empowerment of the OBC community in the Union Territory. Baldev Singh Billawaria (BJP State General Secretary), Arun Sharma (BJP State Secretary) were present on the occasion.
The delegation was led by Braham Jyot Satti, P | |
| | | | 2 missing ladies reunited with their family members by J&K police Kathua at Billawar | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, May 20: J&K Police Kathua under the overall supervision of SSP kathua Ms. Mohita Sharma IPS reunited 02 missing ladies with their family members within the jurisdictional area of PS Billawar.
On 23-12-2025 one person Namely Mohd. Mokeem S/O Mohd. Rafiq R/O Lahari Morha Tumbu Tehsil Billawar Distt. Kathua came in this P/S Billawar and lodged a written complaint regarding missing of his wife namely Ruksana Bano W/O Mohd. Mokeem R/O Lahari Morha Tumbu age 23 yea | |
| | | | DLSA Reasi hosts legal awareness camps on Consumer Rights | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, May 20: Under the visionary leadership of Chairman District Legal Services Authority (also Pr. District and Sessions Judge Reasi) Khalil Choudhary and the guidance of Secretary Pooja Gupta, a series of legal awareness programmes were held across Reasi district.
An awareness camp was held on Consumer Rights at Government Middle School Neosi by the PLVs of TLSC Mahore. The participants were sensitized to the consumer rights guaranteed under the Consumer Protection Act, including the right to safety, right to information, right to choose, right to be heard and the right to seek redressal against unfair trade practices.
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| | | | KPs Appreciate decision of holding migrant land grievance camps at RRCM office | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 20: After the forceful migration of lakhs of displaced Kashmiri pandits from Valley in 1990, most of their immovable properties which includes their ancestral land, land of temples and shrines, houses were either illegally occupied or gutted down by anti social elements under a well thought out machinations, thus caused irreparable loss to the displaced community but despite being in place the immovable migrant Property act 1997 , its implementation in letter and spirit remained always a dream and as result of which the poor Displaced migrants used to run from pillar to post in different revenue offices in Kashmir in these 37 years for want of disposal | |
| | | | 65 vehicles seized in crackdown on illegal mining in Samba; Rs 4.27 lakh penalty imposed | | | | Early Times Report
SAMBA, May 20: Department of Geology and Mining Jammu and Kashmir intensified its drive against illegal mining in Samba district, seizing and compounding 65 vehicles during enforcement operations conducted in April and May, officials said on Wednesday.
According to the department, penalties amounting to ?4.27 lakh were imposed on violators found involved in unauthorized extraction and transportation of mining material from different areas of the district, particularly along the Basantar River.
Officials stated that surprise inspections and night-time raids were carried out in upper and downstream stretches of the river to check illegal mining activities.
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