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| 5-Day NABL Assessor Training Prog commences in Srinagar | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 7: A "Five-Day NABL Assessor Training Programme on ISO 15189:2022-Strengthening Medical Laboratory Quality Assurance in J&K," has commenced at the Srinagar as a capacity-development initiative being conducted in collaboration with the Department of Clinical Biochemistry, University of Kashmir; State Allied and Healthcare Council, J&K (SAHC-JK); and the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, a constituent Board of the Quality Council of India (NABL-QCI) under DPIIT, Government of India.
The programme forms part of the structured quality and capacity-building initiatives under the `Gunvatta Chakra' framework of the Quality | |
| | | | DC Bandipora inaugurates 6-Day Psychology-Driven STEM Training Programme | | | | Early Times Report
BANDIPORA, Sept 7: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Monday inaugurated a 6-day Psychology-Driven STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Training Workshop for government school teachers and students at Nadim Memorial Boys Higher Secondary School (NMBHSS), Kaloosa.
The workshop is organized under the Jammu & Kashmir Science Technology & Innovation Council (JKST&IC) sponsored project titled "Psychology Driven STEM Learning to build scientific temper in the border villages of Kashmir." Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the pivotal role of experiential, student-centric pedagogy in demystifying science | |
| | | | JKEDI conducts Junior Level Idea Challenge | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 7: JKEDI Srinagar in Collaboration with S.P. Higher Secondary School (SP HSS) Srinagar, Conducts Junior Level Idea Challenge.
Under the J&K Startup Policy 2024-27, the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), District Srinagar, in collaboration with S.P. Higher Secondary School, Srinagar, organised the Junior Level Idea Challenge. The programme is part of JKEDI’s broader efforts to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and youth-led startups across the Union Territory.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing seven different schools of Srinagar, who presented a diverse range of innovative ideas | |
| | | | 10 Samba schools get Smart Classrooms under CRS | | | | Early Times Report
SAMBA, Sept 7: District Development Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan on Monday virtually inaugurated newly developed Smart Classrooms in 10 Government schools of the district. The inauguration ceremony was held in the conference hall of the DC office.
The initiative, supported by NTT Data under its Corporate Social Responsibility and implemented by ELFA International, stands as an inspiring testament to what governance, corporate conscience and community commitment can achieve in concert.
The event was attended by ADDC Champa Devi Thakur, ACD Rafiq Ahmad Jaral, CPO Kasturi Lal, CEO Yashpal Sharma, CEO & President ELFA International Nawab Mehran Khan, Senior Vice Presi | |
| | | | SDM reviews progress of Mission YUVA in Gool | | | | Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Sept 7: Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Imtiyaz Ahmad today chaired a meeting to review the progress and implementation of Mission YUVA in the Sub-Division.
The SDM took stock of the status of applications and other activities being carried out by the concerned agencies.
The SDM directed the concerned agencies to ensure regular monitoring of the progress under the Mission and time-bound disposal of all pending applications.
The meeting was attended by Manager J&K Bank Gool, Faisal Shamas; Manager J&K Bank Sangaldan, Mubashir Qadir; BHD Coordinator Gool, Aabir Fayaz; BHD Coordinator, Himanshu; Jameela Bano, Motivator; and Naseem Akhter, Motivator.
The SDM | |
| | | | DNC meeting held at Bandipora to review Nutrition Programmes | | | | Early Times Report
BANDIPORA, Sept 7: A meeting of the District Nutrition Committee (DNC) and District Level Monitoring Committee of the Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) under POSHAN Abhiyaan was held today at Bandipora, under the chairpersonship of District Development Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib.
The meeting reviewed the implementation of nutrition interventions, beneficiary coverage, infrastructure at Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), quality of supplementary nutrition, health convergence and digital monitoring mechanisms. The DDC stressed the importance of effective inter-departmental convergence to address malnutrition, ensure timely delivery of benefits and maintain p | |
| | | | Dr Farooq, Omar Abdullah pay tributes to Thakur Rachpal Singh on 6th Death Anniversary | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 7: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah paid heartfelt tributes to the late Thakur Rachpal Singh Ji on his sixth death anniversary, fondly remembering his dedicated service to the people and his enduring contribution to society.
The leaders recalled Thakur Rachpal Singh's unwavering commitment to the people of Kalakote, his compassion for the underprivileged, and his selfless dedication to public service. His humility, sincerity and steadfast concern for the welfare of the people earned him a special place in the hearts of the people.
They said that his life and legacy w | |
| | | | DLSA Jammu convenes review meeting ahead of National Lok Adalat | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 7: District Legal Services Authority Jammu under the guidance of I/C Principal District & Sessions Judge / Chairperson, Sonia Gupta and under the supervision of Civil Judge (Sr. Division) / Secretary, Maleeka Sharma today convened a meeting regarding the upcoming 3rd National Lok Adalat scheduled to be held on 12th September, 2026. The meeting was chaired by Sonia Gupta ( I/C Principal District & Sessions Judge / Chairperson, DLSA Jammu) along with Khem Raj (Presiding Officer MACT Jammu), Aarti Mohan (District Judge Bank Cases Jammu) and Maleeka Sharma (Civil Judge (Sr. Division) / Secretary, DLSA Jammu). The meeting was held in hybrid mode, wherein some p | |
| | | | Traffic police rural Jammu holds symposium in GDC Kathua | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, Sept 7: Traffic Police Rural Jammu today on 07.09.2026 conducted an Awareness Programme-cum-Symposium at Government Degree College (GDC) Kathua on the theme "Safety Begins with Responsibility, Not Enforcement." The programme was organised in view of the growing involvement of two-wheelers in road accidents in recent times and as part of the ongoing 02-weeks Enforcement-cum-Awareness Drive against traffic violations by Two-Wheeler.
The Programme, which was held in t | |
| | | | JMC secures awards in all three categories under Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 7: In a remarkable achievement for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has secured awards in all three population-based categories under the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan - Ward Level Awards 2026, announced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India, on the occasion of Swachh Vayu Diwas.
The Jammu Municipal Corporation has received a total cash award of ?50 lakh, with three wards em | |
| | | | Syed Altaf Bukhari expresses grave concern over frequent incidents of suicides | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 7: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Monday expressed grave concern over the frequent incidents of suicide in J&K and called for a coordinated effort involving mental health professionals, experts, and key stakeholders to understand the root causes and develop an effective and comprehensive response.
Taking to the microblogging site X, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari referred to the recent incidents of suicide and mysterious deaths, and said the | |
| | | | Police arrest 6 Khauf Gang members, recover 3 pistols, five Tokas and 6 live rounds | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 7: Jammu Police successfully arrested 6 persons of Khauf Gang, within 72 hours of alleged firing case in Arnia. Three pistols, with five sharp-edged weapons (tokas) and 6 live rounds have also been recovered.
Taking immediate cognizance of the incident, Police Station Arnia launched a preliminary enquiry and initiated sustained efforts to identify and apprehend the persons involved. The available CCTV footage was meticulously scrutinized and back-tracked, cover | |
| | | | PTTI Vijaypur conductes special lecture and practical training on disaster management | | |  Early Times Report
VIJAYPUR, Sept 7: The Police Technical Training Institute (PTTI), Vijaypur, today organized a comprehensive lecture and practical training programme on Disaster Management for police trainees, with the objective of enhancing their preparedness, response capabilities and rescue skills during natural and man-made disasters. Shri Ranjit Singh Sambyal, IPS, Principal PTTI Vijaypur inaugurated the session in presence of the trainees and staff. Shri Sunil Dutt Prasad, Deputy Comma | |
| | | | SSP Kishtwar holds introductory meeting with civil society members | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Sept 7: SSP Kishtwar Sunny Gupta-IPS today held an introductory meeting with members of the civil society at the District Police Office, Kishtwar.
During the meeting, members of the civil society raised various issues concerning traffic management, drug abuse, rash driving, road safety, nuisance caused by road romeos, Chowgan Ground and other local concerns.
SSP Kishtwar gave a patient hearing to all the concerns and assured the participants that the issues would | |
| | | | Mere presence in mob not enough: Court discharges 7 in Jammu Arson Case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 7: Holding that mere presence in a mob cannot establish liability for arson without evidence connecting the accused to its unlawful common object, the Court of 2nd Additional Sessions Judge, Jammu, Anoop Kumar Sharma, has discharged seven persons in a case arising from violence during the Jammu bandh following the February 2019 Pulwama terror attack.
In an order dated September 5, 2026, the court discharged Rohit Sharma, Kailash Kumar, Manat Kumar, Sajan Kumar, Sukhdev Singh alias Rinku, Sahil Sharma and Jagdish Kumar of offences under Sections 188, 147, 148, 149, 435 and 427 of the Ranbir Penal Code. It dismissed the challan and relieved the accused of thei | |
| | | | J&K police bust inter-state narcotics smuggling network | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 7: Police on Monday busted an inter-state narcotics smuggling network with the arrest of four persons and recovery of over 2.6 kg of opium in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said.
Acting on credible intelligence about the movement of narcotics, a police team from Lakhanpur police station laid a check point on the bypass road near Shamshaan ghat and intercepted a truck, they said.
A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 1.026 kg of opium and the arrest of driver Gurvinder Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran district in Punjab, and his associate Sukhdev Singh, also from Tarn Taran, officials said.
During interrogation, Sukhdev disclosed t | |
| | | | Rajouri police rescue 33 bovine animals; three arrested; one vehicle seized; four cases registered | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Sept 7: Continuing its sustained drive against illegal bovine smuggling, Rajouri Police under the overall supervision of SSP Rajouri Sh Naresh Singh, JKPS rescued 33 bovine animals in four separate incidents and registered four cases across Kandi and Nowshera. In the first three incidents Kandi Police Station intercepted three persons during naka checking at Badhal Pulli and Kaller Galla Hubbi who were transporting bovine animals on foot without the requisite permission from the District Magistrate Rajouri. At Badhal Pulli, 08 bovine animals were rescued from the possession of Layaqit Ali S/o Mohd Ameen R/o Behla Tehsil Khawas leading to registration of FIR No. | |
| | | | Rampant food adulteration and unhygienic conditions threaten public health: Dr Varinder Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 7: Dr Varinder Sharma, Co-convener, Health Cell, J&K BJP, today raised serious concern over the rampant and unchecked food adulteration and extreme unhygienic conditions prevailing in and around eateries across Jammu and Kashmir, warning that the situation poses a grave risk to public health, particularly with the festive season already underway.
Dr Sharma pointed out that unchecked storage practices extend even to packaged food items such as bread, chocolates a | |
| | | | Memorial sculpture of Gulchain Singh Charak unveiled on his Birth Anniversary | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 7: Rich Harvest School paid a heartfelt tribute to its revered former Chairman, Late Th. Gulchain Singhji Charak, on the occasion of his birth anniversary with the solemn unveiling of his Sculpture at the school premises. The Sculpture was unveiled by School Chairperson Surekha Charak, in the presence of distinguished members of the school management, educational fraternity and the Charak family.
The occasion was graced by Vice-Chairperson Uma Katal, School Boar | |
| | | | Jammu Club enhances member facilities with inauguration of revamped Party Hall | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 7: Jammu Club further strengthened its member facilities with the inauguration of its newly renovated Party Hall No. 2 at the Club premises here today.
The facility was inaugurated by Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner and Vice President of Jammu Club, in the presence of Gaurav Gupta, Secretary, Jammu Club, and members of the Managing Committee.
Speaking on the occasion, Ramesh Kumar appreciated the efforts of Gaurav Gupta and his entire team for their dedic | |
| | | | District Level Task Force meeting on mining held at Reasi | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Sept 7: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today chaired a meeting of the Multi-Departmental District Level Task Force Cell for Mining to review the implementation of directions issued under Government Order No. 1569-GAD of 2018 dated October 22, 2018 and Mining Department Notification S.O. 61 dated March 6, 2026.
The meeting was attended by officers from the Revenue, Forest, Irrigation & Flood Control and Mining Departments, besides concerned Sub-Divisional Ma | |
| | | | Inter-Collegiate Kabaddi (Men) Tournament 2026-2027 commences | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 7: The Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu, today commenced the Inter-Collegiate Kabaddi (Men) Tournament for the session 2026-2027 at the Gymnasium Hall, University of Jammu. The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from men Kabaddi teams representing various affiliated colleges of the University of Jammu.
The opening day featured highly competitive matches, with the participating teams displaying excellent strength, agility, tactical skills, coordination, determination and sportsmanship. The players competed with great enthusiasm and fighting spirit, making the opening day of the tournament an exciting showcase of m | |
| | | | Govt College of Education, Jammu organises Swachh Bharat Divas | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 7: The Government College of Education, Jammu, in collaboration with the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), organised an awareness programme on Swachh Bharat Divas and the SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) Campaign. The programme aimed at sensitising students about the importance of cleanliness, civic responsibility and active participation in the democratic process. An expert/resource person from the concerned organisation interacted with the students and highlighted the significance of the Swachh Bharat Mission, emphasising the need to keep Jammu clean, hygienic and environmentally sustainable.
The expert also sensitised the | |
| | | | KU hosts international conference on plant resilience, climate change | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 7: The Department of Botany, University of Kashmir (KU), Monday inaugurated a two-day international conference on "Plant Resilience in a Changing Climate: From Molecules to Ecosystem", bringing together scientists, academicians, researchers and young scholars to deliberate on the growing challenges posed by climate change to plants, agriculture and natural ecosystems, particularly in ecologically fragile regions such as the Himalayas.
The conference, organised by the Department of Botany, KU, with academic collaboration from Penn State University, USA, is being sponsored under the Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) of the | |
| | | | Orientation session on mental well-being held at Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Sept 7: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting mental well-being and enhancing workplace efficiency, a session on "Stress Management through Blissful Living (SMBL)" was organised today as part of the 2-day Corporate Excellence Programme being held here in the Conference Hall of PWD Dak Bungalow. At the outset of the program, HoD ENT, Government Medical College Rajouri Dr. Vidushi Badial delivered an insightful lecture on the importance of effective stress management in maintaining a healthy and balanced life. She highlighted practical techniques to manage stress, maintain emotional stability and develop a positive outlook while dealing with professional | |
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