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| Avoid myopic view in academics, says Sadhotra on JU syllabus row | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 24: Additional General Secretary National Conference and Former Minister Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today described as unfortunate the reported decision to modify the Political Science Syllabus at Jammu University, particularly the removal of chapters relating to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Allama Iqbal, saying their immense intellectual and historical contributions cannot be overlooked.
In a statement issued here, Mr Sadhotra urged restraint and balance in the ongoing discourse, emphasizing that issues concerning education must be handled with due regard to public sentiments, academic standards and institutional dignity.
He said universities are respected centres a | |
| | | | Humming Buds Preschool, Model Academy celebrate Graduation Day | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 24: Humming Buds, the preschool wing of Model Academy, celebrated its Graduation Day on March 24, 2026, with great joy and enthusiasm to honour the young learners of Pre-Primary (Bal Vatika 3) for their achievements during the academic session 2025-26. The occasion was graced by the Chief Guest, Ms. Sheetal Pandita, JKAS, Deputy Secretary, School Education Department, Jammu. The event was also attended by Dr. Adit Gupta, Director and Joint MIER, Rupa Gupta, the Pr | |
| | | | RBI Jammu organised Workshop for LDMs, DDMs and LDOs | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 24: RBI Jammu organised the workshop for Lead District Managers (LDMs), District Development Managers (DDMs) and Lead District Officers (LDOs) of the UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, on March 24, 2026, at Jammu.The event was graced by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary, Government of UT of J&K, as the Chief Guest and Sh. Shailendra Kumar, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Finance Department, Government of UT of J&K as Guest of Honour in the p | |
| | | | University of Jammu organises 33rd One-Day Student Conference | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 24: The Department of Mathematics, University of Jammu, successfully organized the 33rd One-Day Student Conference in collaboration with the Jammu Mathematical Society (JMS) on March 24, 2026. The conference, a flagship academic activity of the department, provided a vibrant platform for students to present their ideas and research.
The conference was inaugurated by the Dean Academic Affairs, Professor J. P. Singh Joorel, who, in his inaugural address, highlighte | |
| | | | Bhalla hit out at Govt apathy towards border residents, visits blast-hit house of ex-Sarpanch | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Mar 24: Former Minister and Working President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee, Raman Bhalla, on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the administration, accusing it of failing to address the pressing day-to-day issues faced by border dwellers in Jammu and Kashmir. Accompanied by former minister Yash Pal Kundal and several senior party leaders, Bhalla undertook an extensive tour of Ghagwal, Sanoora and Rajpura areas in Samba district.
During the v | |
| | | | World Tuberculosis Day observed in Samba | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Mar 24: Samba district marked World Tuberculosis Day with a district-level event organized at the Conference Hall of the District Administrative Complex Samba.
The programme was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan and hosted by Chief Medical Officer Samba Dr. Vidhi Bhatial.
The CMO Samba formally welcomed the participants and provided an insightful overview of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) along with the way forward to ensu | |
| | | | SSP PCR felicitates ASI Rakesh Kumar for outstanding performance at National Master Games | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 24: Dr. Koshal Kumar Sharma, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, PCR Jammu, along with Shri Deepak Digra, JKPS, Addl. SP PCR Jammu and Shri Sharat Chander Singh, Dy.SP (Hqrs) PCR Jammu, on Tuesday felicitated ASI (M) Rakesh Kumar (PID No. MEG-977416) of PCR Jammu for his outstanding performance in the 5th National Master Games held at Chandigarh from 20th to 22nd March, 2026.
ASI Rakesh Kumar brought laurels to the Jammu & Kashmir Police by securing two gold me | |
| | | | ASCOMS College of Nursing Education crowned winner of Inter-College Quiz Competition | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 24: A highly engaging and intellectually stimulating quiz competition was successfully organized by Government Medical College Jammu in association with SMVD Institute of Medical Excellence, the AHA Jammu Chapter, and the J&K Nursing Council, Jammu. The Zone 2 event was held at the Auditorium of ASCOMS COLLEGE OF NURSING EDUCATION, SIDHRA, JAMMU. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lamp lighting, symbolizing an auspicious beginning. The ceremony was led by | |
| | | | Gulam Ali Khatana raises aviation connectivity issues for J&K, Ladakh in Rajya Sabha | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 24: Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha Nominated), Er. Gulam Ali Khatana raised significant issues concerning expansion of aviation infrastructure, regional air connectivity, and passenger convenience in the Rajya Sabha through Unstarred Questions No. 3376 and 3377 addressed to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Highlighting the urgent need to strengthen connectivity in remote and border districts of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Shri Gulam Al | |
| | | | Arvind Gupta visits Saini Mohalla in Ward 32, directs officials to prepare drainage plan | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 24: MLA Jammu West, Arvind Gupta today conducted an on-site visit to Ward No. 32, Saini Mohalla, to assess civic issues and interact with local residents.
The visit was carried out in the presence of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Health Officer, sanitation team, and engineering officials including the Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) and Junior Engineer (JE).
During the inspection, residents raised concerns regarding poor drainage facilities, sanitati | |
| | | | Rana calls for collective action to push, promote forest conservation in J&K | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 24: Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today called for collective and sustained efforts to protect forests across Jammu & Kashmir, underscoring their indispensable role in sustaining life, preserving biodiversity and ensuring a secure future.
The Minister was speaking as the chief guest at a function held at the FRMC Building, Narwal, to mark the International Day of Forests.
Commissioner Secretary Forests, Sheetal N | |
| | | | RB Institute: A new destination for academic excellence | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 24: Under the leadership of Dr.Raj Bharat Bhagat (Founder) and Dr. Chaahat Bharat (Director) the jammu City welcomes a new centre for quality education with the grand opening of R.B. Institute a coaching institute dedicated to help students to achieve academic success and build foundations for competitive examination and school curriculum. The R.B. Institure aims to redefine the coaching landscope in Jammu city by focusing on conceptual clarity,personalized mentorship and student well being. The institute will offer:
Comprehensive coaching for NEET/IIT-JEE/Foundation 8th /9th /10th Olympiads. | |
| | | | No permission required to sail through Strait of Hormuz, says govt official | | | |
Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 24: Sailing through the Strait of Hormuz - the only sea channel linking the oil-rich Persian Gulf with open oceans - does not require permission from any country, a senior government official said as more Indian vessels prepared to sail through the war-hit zone. Rejecting talks of stranded Indian vessels in the Persian Gulf being allowed to sail through the strait only after reaching some kind of an agreement with Iran, which controls the narrow shipping lane, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Special Secretary at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said the movement through strait is taken by shipping companies and their contracting entities after consider | |
| | | | Launch of conveyor system for cement bag handling at Chhann Arorian Goods Shed | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 24: With the objective of enhancing labor efficiency and reducing operational turnaround times, there is a continuous emphasis on adopting modern technologies for freight transport and handling. In line with this initiative, an conveyor-based system for the handling of cement bags-implemented by M/s UltraTech-was commissioned today, March 24, at the rail head of the Chhann Arorian Goods Shed within the Jammu Division. The primary objective of this new initiative is to streamline the process of loading and unloading cement bags. The utilization of this conveyor system will not only improve the efficiency of manual labor but also result in a significant reductio | |
| | | | Bharat Darshan Tour flagged off by District Police Poonch | | | | Early Times Report
POONCH, Mar 24: District Police Poonch, in compliance with the directions of Zonal Police Headquarters (ZPHQ), Jammu, today flagged off a Bharat Darshan tour in a ceremonial event aimed at promoting national integration, cultural exposure, and awareness among the participants. The initiative has been undertaken under the guidance and overall supervision of ZPHQ Jammu.
The tour was formally flagged off by Addl. SP Poonch, Sh. Mohan Lal Sharma (JKPS), in the presence of DySP Hqrs Poonch, DySP DAR Poonch, and other senior officers of District Police Poonch. During the flag-off ceremony, officers interacted with the participants and encouraged them to make the most of this | |
| | | | TRAI assesses network quality across Jammu city, Highway Route from Delhi to Jammu | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 24: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its Independent Drive Test (IDT) findings for the J&K Licensed Service Area (LSA), covering extensive city routes during the month of Feb. 2026. The drive tests, conducted under the supervision of the TRAI Regional Office, Delhi, were designed to capture real-time mobile network performance across diverse usage environments-urban zones, institutional hotspots, public transport hubs, and high-speed corridors.
Between 02nd February 2026 to 05th February 2026, TRAI teams conducted detailed tests across 178.2 km of City Drive Test, 620.5 km of Highway Drive Test, 06 Hotspot locations, 3.5 km of Walk | |
| | | | Ban on medical representatives in Government hospitals | | | |
Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 24: Department of Health & Family Welfare has informed that as per their Office Order dated 12th May 2023 and 28th May 2025, issued by the Directorate General of Health Services, it has been communicated that Medical Representatives are not permitted in Central Government Hospitals. The purpose of curbing frequent visits of medical representatives in Government hospitals is to prevent any unethical marketing practices.
Department of Health & Family Welfare has informed that doctors receive information about new treatments, investigations, or procedures from medical representatives through email, other digital media or in Continuing Medical Education (CM | |
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