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| Dr Deepika Saroj felicitated with Significant Contribution Award at World Pacific International Conference | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU/NEW DELHI, Sept 30: Dr. Deepika Saroj, Senior Physiotherapist at District Hospital Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, was felicitated with the Significant Contribution Award at the World Pacific International Conference, held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, in recognition of her notable contribution to the field of physiotherapy.
A clinician with extensive professional experience, Dr. Saroj has made significant contributions to clinical practice, academics, research and professional edu | |
| | | | Div Com reviews progress of National Highway projects in Jammu Division | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 30: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today chaired a meeting to review the progress of various National Highway projects being executed across Jammu Division.
The Div Com undertook a detailed review of different packages of the Jammu-Poonch, Jammu-Doda and Jammu-Kishtwar National Highway projects, besides other ongoing works in the division.
The Div Com interacted with the Deputy Commissioners and conducted a district-wise review of the projects in | |
| | | | Rs 3 cr released under SDRF for relief in affected Budgam areas: Dy CM | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 30: An amount of Rs 3 crore has been released under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for extending relief assistance in the affected areas of Budgam district, including Beerwah Constituency.
This was stated by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary while replying to a Calling Attention raised by MLA Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani regarding the plight of people affected by the recent flash floods in Beerwah constituency.
The Dy CM informed the House that | |
| | | | New building for Gandhi Nagar Hospital in Pipeline: Sakeena Itoo | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 30: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today informed the House that the proposal regarding construction of new building for Gandhi Nagar Hospital is in pipeline. The Minister was replying to a Calling Attention Motion moved by MLA Vikram Randhawa regarding declaration of the old hospital building of Government Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, as unsafe pursuant to the Safety Audit conducted by the Superintending Engineer (Structural Wing), | |
| | | | Centre's lack of seriousness on statehood a matter of concern: Dr Farooq | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 30: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Wednesday said Special Status remains extremely close to the hearts of people of J&K and can never be erased from their minds.
He made these comments while addressing a gathering. He said that the struggle for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood had become imperative, as the Centre was not demonstrating the sincerity and seriousness required to restore statehood.
He asse | |
| | | | Speaker directs Govt to finalise, notify new Car Policy within 15 days | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 30: Taking serious note of the prolonged delay in finalising the new Car Policy, Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather today directed the government to ensure that the policy is finalised and notified within 15 days.
The direction came after Transport Minister, Satish Sharma presented the status report on the Car Policy, saying that the department would undertake necessary inter-departmental consultations and complete the requisite formalities for f | |
| | | | L-G VK Saxena approves four new water-security schemes for Kargil | | |  Early Times Report
LEH, Sept 30: Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved four new water-infrastructure projects in Kargil district, aimed at strengthening water security and ensuring reliable availability of water to meet the drinking and agricultural requirements of the people.
On the directions of the Lieutenant Governor, the Administration has also released a fund of Rs 5 crore for developing the water infrastructure at Hunderman Village, the last Indian Village on the Ind | |
| | | | Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan regional office Jammu celebrated seminar on Rajbhasha Hindi | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 30: A Seminar on Rajbhasha Hindi was organized at Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Regional Office, Jammu on 30th sep. 2026. The objective of the seminar was to encourage the maximum use of the official language Hindi in official work and to increase awareness and interest towards Hindi.
On this occasion, S.P. Vaid, Director General of Police (DGP) (Retired) J&K UT, was present as the Chief Guest. Harshit Mishra, Deputy Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, | |
| | | | Super 30 IAS/KAS programme at BGSBU hosts interactive session with IAS Officer Aakash Garg | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 30: A special guest lecture for IAS/KAS aspirants was organised under the banner of the Super 30 IAS/KAS Coaching Programme, in collaboration with the District Administration, Rajouri, as part of the broader initiative of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao. The programme was organised under the guidance and mentorship of Sh. Ravi Kumar Sihag, IAS, Registrar, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, whose vision and support have been instrumental in strengthening initiatives ai | |
| | | | Agriculture Department Jammu bids farewell to retiring employees | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 30: The Directorate of Agriculture, Jammu, today bid a warm and affectionate farewell to Idrees Bashir Ahmed, Joint Director Agriculture Extension Jammu, Sh. Guldev Raj, Agriculture Information Officer (FTC) and Sh. Dev Raj, Helper (Development Section, Directorate of Agriculture Jammu), who superannuated today after rendering over 35 years of dedicated service to the department.
A formal farewell function was organized at the Auditorium, Kisan Kendra, Talab Til | |
| | | | Jammu's first animal crematorium to offer dignified last rites for pets | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 30: In a relief for pet lovers and animal welfare groups, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) is set to open city's first small animal incinerator at Kot Balwal.
The much-needed facility is expected to become operational within a month and will provide people an option to give their pets and other small animals a dignified and respectful final farewell, JMC officials said.
Developed in response to repeated requests from pet owners and animal welfare workers, the facility will cater to animals weighing up to 100 kg, including household pets, stray animals and other small animals for which people wish to arrange proper last rites.
"We received many request | |
| | | | Govt issues 2,486 EWS certificates in Kashmir, 24,058 in Jammu: Javed Rana | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 30: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, on behalf of Chief Minister who also holds the portfolio of Revenue Department, informed the House that during the last two years, 2,486 Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) certificates have been issued in Kashmir Division and 24,058 in Jammu Division.
The Minister was replying to a Calling Attention Notice tabled by MLA Sajad Gani Lone regarding discrimination with Kashmir Division in issuance of certificates under the EWS category.
The Minister said that the EWS certificates are issued by the Tehsildars in accordance with the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Social Welfare Department.
Raising a supp | |
| | | | HC upholds charges in Rs 50-lakh bank fraud case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 30: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the framing of charges against Ashok Singh Manhas in a CBI case involving alleged cheating, forgery and use of fabricated revenue documents to secure bank finance, while directing the trial court to proceed with the case after a stay of nearly 13 years.
Justice Rajnesh Oswal dismissed the challenge to the order dated September 4, 2013 passed by the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption (CBI Cases), Jammu, whereby Manhas was charged under Sections 120-B, 420, 467, 468 and 471 RPC and provisions of the J&K Prevention of Corruption Act.
The petitioner had sought quashing of CBI FIR No. RC0042011A0003, the c | |
| | | | Cabinet approves Minimum Support Prices for Rabi Crops for Marketing Season 2027-28 | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Sept 30: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi Crops for Marketing Season 2027-28.
Government has increased the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) of Rabi Crops for Marketing Season 2027-28, to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce.
The absolute highest increase in MSP has been announced for Safflower at Rs.675 per quintal followed by Rapeseed & Mustard at Rs.413 per quintal. For Lentil (Masur), barley, gram, and wheat, there is an increase of Rs.390 per quintal, Rs.136 per quintal, Rs.83 per quin | |
| | | | Court rejects bail to rape accused who remained absconding for over 7 years | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 30: The Fast Track Court, Jammu, has rejected the bail plea of Touseef Ahmed, an accused in a 2019 kidnapping and rape case, after taking note of his alleged escape from police custody, remaining absconding for more than seven years and concealment of a separate criminal case in his bail application.
Presiding Officer Amarjeet Singh Langeh dismissed the application filed by Touseef Ahmed, son of Mohd Sadiq, resident of Talwara, Reasi, who is presently lodged in District Jail Amphalla, Jammu. The bail plea arose out of FIR No. 48/2019 of Police Station Channi Himmat for offences under Sections 376, 366 and 109 RPC.
The accused had sought bail claiming that w | |
| | | | Compulsory retirement can't be quashed merely on another possible view: HC | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 30: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that an order of compulsory or premature retirement cannot be interfered with merely because another view may also be possible on the same material, while restoring a 2016 Government order compulsorily retiring a Government employee.
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Dr. Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Sanjeev Kumar allowed the State's appeal and set aside the October 5, 2018 judgment of a Single Judge which had quashed the compulsory retirement of Ghulam Mohammad Lone and directed his reinstatement with consequential benefits.
The case arose from Government Order No. 1264-GAD of 2016 dat | |
| | | | Seva Ke Rang highlights Modi-Govt's development journey": Rekha Mahajan | | | | Early Times Report
AKHNOOR, Sept 30: As part of the 'Seva Ke Rang, Rashtra Ke Sang' programme, a vibrant Rangoli was created at Government High School, Sunail, in Akhnoor Mandal, showcasing the welfare schemes, development initiatives and public-centric programmes of the Narendra Modi-led Central Government. The initiative used the traditional art of Rangoli to spread awareness about government programmes while highlighting the themes of seva, development, social responsibility and nation-building. The Rangoli creatively portrayed initiatives associated with women empowerment, financial inclusion, healthcare, housing, sanitation, agriculture, rural development, education and support for ec | |
| | | | Geography Department hosts 3-day presentation series on "Sustainable Development" | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Sept 30: The Department of Geography at Government Women College (GCW) Udhampur successfully concluded a comprehensive three-day presentation series today cantered on the theme of Sustainable Development. Organized from September 28 to September 30, the event showcased analytical presentations, and eco-friendly solutions delivered by the 5th-semester geography major students. The program was conducted under the leadership and academic guidance of Worthy Principal Prof. (Dr.) Nalini Pathania, whose ongoing support continues to foster environmental awareness and research culture across the college.
Over the course of three days, students actively focused on cri | |
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