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Early Times Report
Doda, Oct 28: In a solemn tribute to the brave martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation, District Police Doda organised a patriotic band show today.
The programme commenced from the District Police Lines (DPL), Doda, and culminated at the Old Bus Stand, Doda, resonating with patriotic fervour and reflecting deep respect for the valour, courage and selfless service of the martyrs.
The initiative aimed to honour the immortal heroes, promote patriotism and national unity, and strengthen the bond between the police and the public.
District Police Doda reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to preserving the legacy of the martyrs and upholding | |
| | | | Union Cabinet approves Rs 7,395 Crore for PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Oct 28: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an allocation of Rs 7,395 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana, with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calling it a paradigm shift from prescription-based schemes to a model focused on local-level capacity building and planning.
Vaishnaw said the scheme would enable panchayats to identify their local resources and constraints, and prepare development plans based on their specific needs.
"This is a paradigm change," the minister said, explaining that the approach would move away from schemes that prescribe interventions and instead strengthen local institutions to plan for their own development | |
| | | | PSA advisory board no Mere Post Office, HC quashes detention | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 28: In a significant judgment emphasising constitutional safeguards against preventive detention, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the detention of a Rajouri resident under the Public Safety Act, while strongly questioning the functioning of the Advisory Board for overlooking a fundamental procedural violation.
Justice Rahul Bharti, while allowing a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Shakoor Ahmed of Rajdhani village in Thanamandi, Rajouri, directed the Superintendent of District Jail, Poonch, to release the detenue forthwith.
The petitioner had been detained under an order issued by the District Magistrate, Rajouri, on July | |
| | | | Man arrested for circulating terror outfits' threats to migrant employees working in valley | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 28: Police have arrested a man in a case related to threats to the migrant employees working under the Prime Minister's Package in the valley.
Acting on a complaint filed by Rohit Raina in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, Rakesh Handoo, a Kashmiri Pandit, was arrested from his residence in the Faridabad area of Haryana last week, officials said here.
Handoo has been charged under Sections 66F and 84C of the IT Act for allegedly manipulating and repeatedly circulating threats issued by terror outfits to the Kashmiri Pandit employees working in the valley.
The police have seized two mobile phones and details of Handoo's social media accounts for further inve | |
| | | | Truck driver eies in road accident in Ramban | | | |
Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Oct 28: A truck driver was killed after his vehicle met with an accident near Trishul Morh in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district.
The truck-canter, bearing registration number PBE08EF7864, was travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar when it met with an accident near Shaan Palace at Trishul Morh, resulting in the driver's death on the spot. The deceased was identified as Sucha Singh, a resident of Bathu village in Haroli tehsil of Himachal Pradesh.
The body was shifted to District Hospital Ramban for medico-legal formalities, officials said. | |
| | | | POWERGRID organizes Walkathon during Vigilance Awareness Week | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 28: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, is observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 from 26 October to 1 November 2026 across all its offices with the theme "Probity for Prosperity." During the week, various awareness programs are being organized to sensitize the public, employees, and their family members about the ill effects of corruption and its impact on society.
As part of the observance, a Walkathon was organized today for the employees of the Regional Headquarters, Jammu, to spread awareness in the surrounding areas of the POWERGRID office complex. The Walkathon was fla | |
| | | | District Reasi Netball Championship concludes successfully at GHSS Katra | | | |
Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 28: The District Reasi Netball Championship was conducted successfully at Government Higher Secondary School, Katra, Reasi. Players from across the region participated in the championship with great enthusiasm. The event witnessed active participation of young talent and saw healthy competition among all teams. The championship was graced by Sh. Rakesh, PTI as the Special Guest. Also present were the Observer from J&K Sports Council and officials from Netball Association of Jammu & Kashmir. The Association congratulates all the participating players and organizers for making the event a grand success and for promoting Netball at the grassroots level in Reas | |
| | | | Khet Bachao Abhiyan organised at remote Village Thakrakote in Reasi district | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 28: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Reasi along with Deptt. of Agriculture, Reasi organised the Khet Bachao Abhiyan here today at remote village Thakrakote in Reasi district of J&K which was enthusiastically attended by number of farmers of the areas.
The programmes were organised under the able guidance of Vice Chancellor, Prof. B.N. Tripathi and Director Extension, Prof. Amrish Vaid of SKUAST-J. The campaign received an overwhelming response from the farming community. The campaign aims to guide farmers on judicious use of fertilizers, organic and natural farming, green manuring etc. Dr. Banarsi Lal, Chief Scientist & Head, KVK Reasi spoke on organic and nat | |
| | | | Teachers Forum holds important meeting at Panchari, Udhampur announced zonal body | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 28: A meeting of the Jammu Kashmir Teachers Forum (JKTF-JKUT) was held at Panchari, Udhampur, under the patronage of Ganesh Khajuria, Chief Patron, and the presidentship of Bharat Bhushan Sharma, UT President of the Forum. The meeting was attended by the senior leadership of JKTF, including Darshan Sharma, UT Secretary; P.D. Singh, UT Chief Coordinator; Surinder Sharma, state organisor; and Pawan Sharma, District President Jammu.
The meeting was organised by Satbir Choudhary, Senior Member JKTF, with clouse coordination Ravinder Tripathi, District President And Sanjay Bariea, who played an important role in bringing together the teaching fraternity to deliber | |
| | | | BGSBU observes Vigilance Awareness Week | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Oct 28: Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri, has commenced the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026under the theme Probity for Prosperity, with a series of activities aimed at promoting integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical values among students, faculty members and university employees.
As part of the observance, students and faculty members took an online pledge on October 26, 2026. Offline pledge ceremonies were also organised at seven different locations across the university, reaffirming the collective commitment of the university community to uphold honesty, fairness and integrity in personal and professional life.
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| | | | Arvind Gupta inaugurates Rs 40 lakh development works in Subash Nagar | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 28: MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta, today inaugurated lane and drain construction works worth Rs 40 lakh in Ward No. 26, Subash Nagar, fulfilling a long-pending demand of local residents.
The project aims to strengthen basic civic infrastructure, improve drainage facilities and provide better amenities to the people of the area. The development works are expected to address longstanding public concerns and improve the overall living conditions of residents.
Speaking on the occasion, Arvind Gupta said, "Our priority is to ensure that every area of Jammu West receives the attention it deserves in terms of development and civic amenities. These ?40 lakh lane and | |
| | | | Awantipora police organises patriotic band shows at Awantipora and Pampore | | | | Early Times Report
AWANTIPORA, Oct 28: As part of the ongoing celebrations of Police Flag Day Week, Awantipora Police organised patriotic band shows at Awantipora and Pampore to pay tribute to police martyrs and commemorate their courage, valour and supreme sacrifices for the nation.
SSP Awantipora, Shri Irshad H. Rather-JKPS, was present at the band show held at Awantipora. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the public, who gathered to witness the performances.
The police band played various patriotic tunes, creating an atmosphere of patriotism and respect for the brave martyrs who laid down their lives in the service of the nation and for the protection | |
| | | | Jammu Division expands passenger amenities at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Station, passengers to get direct benefits | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 28: Enhancing the facilities for pilgrims visiting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in Jammu Division, once again under the guidance of Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Shri Uchit Singhal, a major expansion of passenger amenities has been undertaken at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station.
For the first time after the formation of Jammu Division, such modern catering and commercial facilities have been allotted at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station, with the aim of enhancing catering services along with smooth and safe travel for pilgrims coming from across the country, so that passengers can get all basic food-related facilities at t | |
| | | | HC sets aside condonation of 31-year delay in land mutation appeal | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 28: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has set aside an order condoning a delay of approximately 31 years in challenging land mutations, ruling that the burden of establishing sufficient cause for delay rests upon the person seeking condonation and cannot be shifted to the opposite party. Justice Shahzad Azeem, while deciding a petition filed by Mohd. Akbar and another, quashed the September 30, 2024 order passed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Poonch, exercising the powers of Commissioner under the Agrarian Reforms Act, 1976.
The dispute concerned nine kanals of land situated at village Atoli, where mutation Nos. 128 and 129 had been atteste | |
| | | | CBC organizes vigilance awareness workshop for employees | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 28: The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Jammu, organized a one-day workshop on Vigilance Awareness for employees of CBC and the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The workshop was organized on the theme "Probity for Prosperity", emphasizing the importance of integrity, transparency and accountability in public administration.
During her address, Director, CBC/PIB Jammu, Neha Jalali highlighted the importance of honesty, transparency and accountability in the discharge of official duties. She stressed that integrity and ethical conduct must be reflected in day-to-day official dealings and that public servants should perform their responsibilities with a st | |
| | | | Udhampur police stress road safety in joint meeting with transporters and school officials | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Oct 28: SSP Udhampur Sh. Amrit Pal Singh (IPS) held a meeting with representatives of the Transport Union and School Transport In-Charges to discuss road safety and traffic rule enforcement. Addressing the commercial transporters, SSP directed them to strictly avoid overspeeding and overloading, keep complete documentation and secure valid fitness certificates for older passenger vehicles.
Focusing on child safety, school transport officials were instructed to strictly follow prescribed safety norms for school buses, adhere to seating capacities, and enforce speed limits.
SSP Udhampur called upon all stakeholders to work hand-in-hand with the police to curb | |
| | | | Sakeena Itoo inaugurates newly constructed Administrative Block at Women's College Srinagar | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 28: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated the newly constructed Administrative Block at Government Women's College, M.A. Road here, marking a significant step towards strengthening the institutional infrastructure of the prestigious women's educational institution.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister underscored the importance of strengthening educational infrastructure alongside academic excellence, stating that a well-equipped institutional environment is essential for the effective delivery of education and the overall development of students.
"Government's endeavour is to ensure that educ | |
| | | | CM Omar congratulates J&K Wushu, Taekwondo teams on winning National School Games trophies | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir Wushu and Taekwondo teams for winning the Overall Team Trophy in both disciplines at the 70th National School Games hosted at the Government College of Physical Education, Ganderbal.
Jammu and Kashmir delivered an impressive performance, winning 22 medals across the two disciplines. In Taekwondo, held from October 22 to 26, the team secured 14 medals, including four gold, three silver and seven bronze. In Wushu, held from October 15 to 19, the team bagged eight medals, comprising one gold, two silver and five bronze.
The Chief Minister had inaugurated the 70th National School Games | |
| | | | AIIMS Jammu organises two-day CME and hands on workshop on interventional radiology | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 28: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu, organised two day Interventional Radiology Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme titled "Imaging to Interventions: Bridging Diagnosis and Treatment" and hands on workshop on 24th & 25th October 2026, at Convention Centre, AIIMS Jammu.
The academic event was organised by the Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, AIIMS Jammu, in collaboration with Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (ISVIR) Chandigarh, Panjab, & Himachal Pradesh states chapter with the objective of understanding and strengthening of Interventional Radiology services in the region.
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| | | | DDC Jammu reviews developmental scenario in RS Pura sub-division | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 28: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Jammu Minga Sherpa today visited RS Pura Subdivision to review the progress of developmental works and assess on the ground delivery of public services. During the visit, the DDC chaired a Block Diwas at the Community Hall in Vibrant Village Abdullian. He listened to public grievances and demands in the presence of Member Legislative Assembly Suchetgarh, Prof Gharu Ram Bhagat.
The locals demanded road connectivity, provision of Smart Buses and the repair and augmentation of irrigation canals. People also raised revenue-related issues, including relief and land ownership rights for refugees.
The DDC assured that the | |
| | | | UDPS RS Pura inaugurates newsroom & shooting range, marking a first for rural Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 28: In a significant step towards redefining school education through experiential learning and holistic development, UDPS RS PURA inaugurated its state-of-the-art Newsroom and Shooting Range, a pioneering initiative being introduced for the first time in a rural area of the Jammu region. The dual inauguration marks a progressive milestone in the institution's commitment to nurturing confident, skilled, and future-ready learners.
The occasion was graced by DySP Palak Anand, Mr Kuldeep Singh Jamwal, President, J&K Shooting Association, and Mr Sharat Chander, Secretary, J&K Shooting Association, whose esteemed presence added significance to the landmark event. | |
| | | | MLA Baldev Raj Sharma inaugurates and kick-starts two PMGSY roads worth Rs 18.05 crore in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Constituency | | | | Early Times Report
PANTHAL, Oct 28: MLA Shri Baldev Raj Sharma today inaugurated and kick-started the construction of two major roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV), Batch-I, in Block Panthal of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Constituency, fulfilling a very long-pending demand of the local people. The two road projects, with a combined cost of Rs 18.05 crore, include the Link Road from Bhagta to Upper Dadura, measuring 3.500 km at a cost of Rs 8.10 crore, and the Link Road from Tikri to Katra via Panthal and 11th Chamba, measuring 4.200 km at a cost of Rs 9.95 crore. Both roads were sanctioned under PMGSY-IV, Batch-I, through the sustained efforts of the MLA and are expected | |
| | | | Reasi police launches strict enforcement drive against old & unroadworthy vehicles; 388 challaned, 75 seized | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 28: In a strong enforcement initiative aimed at enhancing road safety and protecting the lives of commuters, District Police Reasi has intensified its crackdown on old, unsafe and unroadworthy vehicles plying on roads across the district.
During the last 5 days, 388 vehicles were challaned and 75 vehicles were seized for various violations detected during checking. The enforcement action was undertaken to prevent vehicles that are mechanically unsafe, poorly maintained or otherwise unfit for road use from posing a danger to commuters and other road users. District Police Reasi has urged vehicle owners to ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy, properly mai | |
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