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| Statehood Protest Will Echo J&K People's Collective Will: DyCM Surinder Choudhary | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: Senior Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Monday said that the upcoming protest in Delhi demanding the restoration of statehood would reflect the collective will of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and should compel New Delhi to honour its commitments.
Choudhary made these remarks while addressing a party meeting at Gandhinagar in Jammu. He said the continued delay in restoring statehood has adversely | |
| | | | Chief Secretary Reviews Cyber Crime Prevention Measures across J&K | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress made in strengthening the cyber crime prevention framework and expediting the operationalisation of the Digital Arrest mechanism across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary, Home; Additional Director General of Police (CID); Commissioner Secretary, IT; Commissioner Secretary, Law; Inspector General of Police (Crime), Senior Super | |
| | | | DIG U-R held security review meeting to ensure safe and smooth conduct of SANJY | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, July 6: Shiv Kumar Sharma-IPS, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, conducted a briefing session through video conferencing with SSP Udhampur, SSP Reasi, SSP Traffic NHW Ramban, Addl. SP Katra, Dy.SP Hqrs Udhampur, SDPO Katra, SDPO Chenani, Dy.SP CID CI/SB Udhampur, SHO Udhampur, SHO Chenani, SHO Rehambal, SHO Katra, all Zonal Officers, Sector Officers deployed for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) duties.
In view of the heavy influx of pilgrims and tourists, DIG emphasized the | |
| | | | CGPWA to adopt Schools for plantation in monsoon | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: The Central Govt Pensioners' Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) today decided to launch an initiative to upgrade the environment by involving students during the impending monsoon.
This was decided at its meeting held here today under the chairmanship of its President, Kuldeep Khoda.
The CGPWA constituted a 4-member committee with Vinod Raina IFS ( Retd), President of BALGRAN as convenor to prepare the plan for a successful planation drive in selected Sch | |
| | | | HP Governor visits MIT World Peace University; discusses innovative higher education initiatives | | |  PUNE, July 6: The Governor of Himachal Pradesh Kavinder Gupta today visited MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune and held discussions with Dr. Rahul V. Karad, Managing Trustee and Executive President, MIT World Peace University, and the University's senior academic leadership on innovative approaches to higher education, leadership development and holistic student transformation.
During the visit, a detailed presentation was made on the Life Transformation Centre (LTC), Boribel, Daund - | |
| | | | World Zoonoses Day: Javid Dar calls for greater awareness, strengthened disease surveillance | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 6: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today underscored the importance of creating widespread awareness about zoonotic diseases and reaffirmed the government's commitment towards strengthening the animal health systems to safeguard the public health. In his message on the World Zoonoses Day, the Minister said that being observed every year on July 6 it commemorates th | |
| | | | Self-Booking Kiosk for Speed Post Services Unveiled at Jammu Tawi Head Post Office | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: In a step towards enhancing customer convenience and advancing the digital transformation of postal services, Jammu Tawi Head Post Office unveiled a Self-Booking Kiosk for Speed Post consignments. It is designed to reduce waiting time at booking counters by facilitating faster processing of consignments and minimizing manual intervention. The kiosk provides customers with a seamless and hassle-free booking experience while allowing them to instantly generate booking receipts.
Speaking on the occasion, Shravan Kumar Bhati, Senior Postmaster, Jammu Tawi Head Post Office, stated that the kiosk has been developed with a secure and user-friendly interface, en | |
| | | | Special Crime Wing Jammu registers FIR in railway job fraud case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: Special Crime Wing (SCW), Crime Branch Jammu has registered a case against an accused person for allegedly cheating an individual on the false promise of securing him a job in the Railway Department. The case was registered on the basis of a written complaint submitted by the complainant with the allegations that he was induced by Abdul Razaq Tantray, resident of Baramulla, on the assurance that a Railway Department job would be arranged for him in exchange for money. During preliminary verification, it surfaced that the complainant had allegedly paid money through bank transactions as well as cash, to the accused.
The complainant was allegedly provided | |
| | | | Police arrested drug peddler with 250 grams of Charas at Assar under Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, July 6: As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Doda Police continues its relentless efforts to curb drug trafficking and eradicate the menace of narcotics from society. In this regard, Police Station Assar, under the leadership of SHO PS Assar and his team, achieved a significant success by apprehending a drug peddler and recovering approximately 250 grams of Charas-like contraband from his possession.
On 06.07.2026, a police naka established on Th | |
| | | | PM Modi arrives in Indonesia to further strengthen India's Act East Policy | | |  JAKARTA, July 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour, aimed at further strengthening India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and its commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific
Modi was welcomed at the airport by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
Ahead of his departure from Delhi, Modi said his visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand will further strengthen India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision as wel | |
| | | | Jammu police seizes truck carrying illegally transported mining material at Chowki Choura | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining, Jammu Police seized a truck involved in the unauthorized transportation of mining material within the jurisdiction of Chowkichaura.
During routine checking at Chowkichaura Naka, a police party intercepted a truck bearing Registration No. JK02AL-7645. Upon inspection, the vehicle was found loaded with sand (mining material) being transported without valid permission and the requisite documents.
Accordingly, the vehicle was seized, and the matter has been referred to the District Mineral Officer (DMO), Jammu, for further necessary action under the relevant provisions of the mining laws.
Jammu Police | |
| | | | Court rejects bail in NCB drug case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: The Court of Sessions/Special Judge, NDPS Cases, Jammu has rejected the bail application of Nazir Ahmed Khan, accused in NCB Crime No. 01/2022 registered for offences under Sections 8/20 and 29 of the NDPS Act.
The applicant had filed a successive bail plea after his earlier bail application was rejected, contending that there was no legally admissible evidence against him and that the prosecution case was based on statements under Section 67 of the NDPS Act and CDR records. He also pleaded that there was no recovery from his conscious possession and that his continued detention was violative of Article 21 of the Constitution.
Appearing for the accused, | |
| | | | Remove Shah Canal encroachments or face personal appearance: HC to LCMA, DC Srinagar | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has expressed dissatisfaction over the status report filed by the J&K Lake Conservation and Management Authority in a PIL concerning alleged encroachments on Shah Canal, observing that the report was inconclusive and failed to deal with the core issue of removal of encroachments.
A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani was hearing WP(C) PIL No. 5/2023 filed by Mir Mohammad Shafi against the Union Territory of J&K and others.
The Court took on record the status report dated June 28, 2026, filed by the Vice Chairman, J&K Lake Conservation and Management Authori | |
| | | | Closure of ReT scheme can't defeat rights of select-panel candidates: HC | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the rejection order passed against a Samba resident seeking engagement as a Rehbar-e-Taleem teacher, holding that the subsequent closure of the ReT scheme cannot be used retrospectively to defeat rights flowing from a valid selection panel.
Justice Rajnesh Oswal, while disposing of a petition filed by Gurdeep Singh of Raika Labana, Samba, set aside Order No. 548-CEOS of 2020 dated February 7, 2020, by which the Chief Education Officer, Samba had rejected his claim for engagement as ReT Teacher in Primary School Raika Jougian, Zone Ramgarh.
The petitioner had applied pursuant to an Advertisement Not | |
| | | | Another batch of pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath shrine | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: A fresh batch of 5,794 pilgrims, including 1,211 women, departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here early Monday for the annual Amarnath Yatra, officials said. Around 60,000 pilgrims have offered prayers at the holy cave shrine since the yatra began on July 3, they said. The officials said the fifth batch included 21 children, 599 sadhus and 76 sadhvis. They left the base camp in separate convoys between 3.10 am and 3.45 am under tight security. Of them, 3,490 pilgrims, travelling in 139 vehicles, are heading to the Nuwan base camp in Pahalgam, while 2,304 pilgrims in 128 vehicles are bound for the Baltal base camp, they said. Pilgrims are undertaking | |
| | | | Capacity 24, carrying 46- FIR registered | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, July 6: Continuing its sustained drive against the menace of overloading in Public Transport Vehicles (PSVs), Traffic Police Rural Jammu has registered another FIR against a PSV driver (Mini Bus) bearing Registration No. JK11C-7235 for endangering the lives of passengers by carrying them far beyond the permitted capacity.
On 06.07.2026 during a routine checking drive at Dhandkote, the Sector Officer (Traffic) Thanamandi intercepted the said Mini Bus which was plying from Dodaj to Rajouri. During inspection, the vehicle driven by one Mohd. Farooq S/O Abdul Aziz R/O Kurhad Kotranka District Rajouri was found carrying 22 passengers in excess of the autho | |
| | | | National Cooperative Mahotsav marks grand finale of Cooperative Week celebrations | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: The Department of Cooperative Societies Jammu today organized the National Cooperative Mahotsav as the theme of the seventh and concluding day of the Cooperative Week Celebrations at Kisan Kendra Directorate of Agriculture Jammu. The event brought together officers of the Cooperative Department, representatives of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Cooperative Federations, dairy cooperatives and other stakeholde | |
| | | | Cooperative Week-2026 concludes in Ramban | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN, July 6: Member of Legislative Assembly Ramban Arjun Singh Raju, today appreciated the remarkable progress and achievements of the Cooperative Department in the district while presiding over the valedictory function of the week-long Cooperative Week (Sahkarita Saptah) 2026 held at Maitra. The celebrations coincided with the fifth glorious year and Foundation Day of the Ministry of Cooperation (GOI).
Deputy Registrar Cooperatives, Ramban, Priyanka Sharma, Assistant Re | |
| | | | ADDC Kishtwar flags off batch of 96 farmers for 7-day exposure visit/training programme | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, July 6: To enhance farmers' knowledge and exposing them to modern agricultural technologies and best farming practices, the Agriculture Department Kishtwar on Monday organized a seven-day exposure visit/training Programme for a batch of 96 farmers from different parts of the district to Palampur Himachal Pradesh under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) ATMA 2026-27.
The exposure visit is being conducted from 06.07.2026 to 12.07.2026 at CSK Himachal Pradesh Krish | |
| | | | NHPC's 300 MW Karnisar Solar Power Plant in Rajasthan | | PM Narendra Modi inaugurates | |  RAJASTHAN, July 6: NHPC's 300 MW Karnisar Solar Power Plant at Bikaner, Rajasthan, was inaugurated by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, through virtual mode on 04 July 2026. The project marks a significant addition to India's renewable energy capacity and underscores the nation's commitment to clean energy and sustainable development.
The inauguration was held in the august presence of Governor of Rajasthan Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Min | |
| | | | Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee's Life is a Source of Inspiration for National Service, Sacrifice and Principles- Chief Minister | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, July 6: Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the life of eminent freedom fighter and founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, stands as a symbol of national service, sacrifice and unwavering principles. He said Dr. Mookerjee's birth anniversary is not merely an occasion to remember him but an opportunity to follow the path he showed and inspire the younger generation with his ideals, values and vision. The Chief Minister | |
| | | | Haryana sets National Benchmark in Cyber Policing; refund rate through MRM eight times national average | | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, July 6: Haryana has emerged as one of the country's leading states in combating cybercrime, recording a 31 per cent cyber fraud fund restoration rate through Money Restoration Module (MRM)-more than eight times the national average of 3.85 per cent-while taking down over 14,000 unlawful online contents in the first six months of 2026, 3,947 cyber criminals arrested. During last one and a half year 927 cybercriminals arrested from cyber hotspot NUH alone. January 2025 to June 2026, 9,100 police personnel have been trained in cyber investigation. These achievements were highlighted before Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi during a high-level PRAGATI re | |
| | | | Amarnath Yatris take free ride on RAAHI: Hop Jammu buses along Chenab Line | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: The District Administration Jammu today gave Amarnath Yatris a free ride on the RAAHI: Hop Jammu bus service along its Chenab Line, offering pilgrims currently in the city a look at Jammu's heritage sites before they proceed to the Kashmir Valley.
The group visited Akhnoor Fort, Pandav Gufa, Jia Pota Ghat, Sant Baba Sunder Singh Ji Gurudwara and the ancient Kameshwar Temple.
RAAHI: Hop Jammu is a fleet of air-conditioned e-buses operating on four hop-on hop- | |
| | | | Yogi Cabinet approves Uttar Pradesh Data Center Policy-2026 | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, July 6: The Uttar Pradesh Data Center Policy-2026 was approved in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday. The earlier policy had expired on January 27, 2026, following which the government has introduced the new Uttar Pradesh Data Center Policy-2026.
The objective of the policy is to develop Uttar Pradesh as a Green, AI-ready, and globally competitive Data Center hub. Under the policy, a target has been set to develop an additional capacity of 2 Gigawatts and attract investment of more than Rs 2 lakh crore.
IT and Electronics Minister Sunil Sharma stated, "The new policy places special emphasis on GPU-based infrastructure, ene | |
| | | | Power shut down in several areas | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Khour, Kaleeth, Chack Malal, Dhanger and adjoining areas will remain affected on July 07 from 6 am to 12 noon.
Similarly, the power supply to Biaspur, Kotli, Kalyana, Sai Kalan, Khana Chak, Abdullian, Nikowal, Salehar, Chakroi, Pindi, Hansa, Satraiyan, Flora, BOP, Tanda, Kirpind, Seed Farm, Paper Mill, Dablehar, Badyal, Chowalla and its adjoining areas will remain affected on July 07 from 6 am to 1 pm.
Likewise, the power supply to Transport Nagar, Narwal, Railway Colony, Upper Chowadi, Part of Channi Himmat, Malik Market, Matto Colony, Bathindi, Sunjwan, Boria and adjoining | |
| | | | MC Doda conducts employee enrollment drive under PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY | | | | Early Times Report
DODA, July 6: The Municipal Council Doda, under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Krishan Lal, today organised a registration and awareness drive at the Municipal Council Office for enrollment under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
The programme was conducted under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Council Doda. Representatives from various banks facilitated the registration of Municipal Council employees under these Government of India schemes, providing information on the objectives, eligibility criteria, premium structure and benefits of each sc | |
| | | | ADDC Reasi reviews arrangements for joint mock drill on early warning system, flood preparedness | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, July 6: Additional District Development Commissioner Reasi Krishan Lal today chaired a meeting to review and finalise arrangements for a joint mock drill on the Early Warning System (EWS), flood preparedness and rescue operations, to be conducted in the downstream areas of the Salal Power Station Dam. The joint mock drill will be conducted at Nambala in Reasi on July 7.
The meeting was convened to ensure coordination among stakeholder departments for the mock drill, aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness, testing emergency response mechanisms and enhancing coordination among agencies in the event of a dam-related emergency.
The ADDC reviewed the action pla | |
| | | | Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission Charitable Hospital organizes Free Multi-Specialty Medical Camp | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission Charitable Hospital, Amphalla, Jammu, in collaboration with the Dev Sthan Dati Maa Chanagiya Management Committee, successfully organized a Free Multi-Specialty Medical Camp at Dev Sthan Dati Maa Chanagiya, Tehsil Arnia. The camp received an overwhelming response, with 205 patients benefiting from free specialist consultations, blood pressure and blood sugar screening, essential laboratory investigations, medicines, and catara | |
| | | | Reasi police nabs drug peddler; 91.1 grams of Ganja seized | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, July 6: In continuation of its sustained campaign against drug abuse and narcotics trafficking under the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan', District Police Reasi achieved another success by apprehending a drug peddler and recovering narcotic substance from his possession.
On 04.07.2026, a police party of Police Station Katra, while performing routine patrolling and naka checking duty near Tulip Tree Hotel, New Bus Stand, Katra, intercepted a blue-coloured electric | |
| | | | Police foils bovine smuggling bid; 3 bovines rescued, vehicle seized in Sidhra | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: Continuing its sustained drive against bovine smuggling under Operation Kamdhenu, Jammu Police foiled another attempt to illegally transport bovine animals during routine vehicle checking in the jurisdiction of Police Post Sidhra.
During the naka checking, a Mahindra load carrier bearing Registration No. JK02DL-6354 was intercepted. On noticing the police party, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled from the spot. Upon inspection, 03 bovine animals were f | |
| | | | Health Department Doda observes World Zoonoses Day with district-wide awareness campaign | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, July 6: The Health Department, District Doda, observed World Zoonoses Day with a series of awareness programmes across all Medical Blocks of the district to educate the public on zoonotic diseases and the importance of preventing their transmission, on 06-07-2026.
The main district level programme was organized at the Govt ANMT School, Doda, and was attended by the students of the institution, organized by IDSP Unit under the banner of District Health Society, Doda. | |
| | | | SKUAST-Jammu observes World Zoonoses Day-2026 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: Under the guidance of Prof. B N Tripathi, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu, World Zoonoses Day- 2026 was observed at Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry at R S Pura Campus of SKUAST Jammu.
The programme was organized by Division of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology at KVK conference Hall, FVSc and AH, R.S.Pura. The theme of World Zoonoses Day 2026 is "Working Together: Preventing Zoonoses Through Community Action ".
World Zoonoses Day is observed globally on July 6th every year to commemorate the scientific breakthrough made by Louis Pasteur, who successfully administered the first rabies vaccine on this day in 1885. This occ | |
| | | | Bhanu Prabha honoured by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for Transforming Govt School Education in Ladakh | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, July 6: Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, was presented a Certificate of Appreciation by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on the auspicious occasion of his 91st birthday. The honour was conferred by the Ladakh Buddhist Association in recognition of her exemplary leadership, vision, and outstanding contribution to transforming the government school education system in Ladakh. The award acknowledges Ms. Bhanu Prabha's dedicated efforts in bringing significant reforms to government schools in Leh, which have evolved into model institutions known for quality education, improved learning environments, and strong comm | |
| | | | More KP leaders appeal for resolving acute water crisis in Jagti township forthwith | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: There has been an acute crisis of regular supply of pure drinking water in Jagti Township for last many days and the residents of this camp are facing huge hardships on this front in maintaining their day to day business of basic livelihood without regular supply of pure drinking water. There is brewing a great resentment among the displaced migrants of Jagti Township and TRT Nagrota who are the most affected migrants on this count in these hot days of summer.
In a Joint Statement issued today by senior leader of the community M.K.Yogi and President displaced Kashmiri Pandit front Vinod Pandita have Jointly expressed grave concern over the acute shorta | |
| | | | Advisory for fruit growers of Jammu Division for July | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: The fruit growers of Jammu Division are hereby advised to adopt the following cultural and Protective measures during the month of July, 2026 for better management of their orchards:
GENERAL:-
Start Rainy Season Plantation for new orchards after proper layout and pit digging.
Proper drainage of excess water should be done.
Stone of desi mango plants be sown along the boundary wall of Fruit plant Nurseries which shall act as wind breaker besides the source of rootstock for grafting of advanced varieties and maintaining the germ plasm of the various desi mango plants.
MANGO
Deep ploughing the mango orchards immediately after harvest to expose the eggs | |
| | | | Ramdas Athawale reaffirms centre's commitment to inclusive development and social justice during Ladakh visit | | | | Early Times Report
LEH, July 6: Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Shri Ramdas Athawale, addressed a press briefing in Leh today, underscoring the Government of India's steadfast commitment to inclusive growth, social justice and the holistic development of the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Minister highlighted the Centre's continued focus on empowering marginalised communities through effective implementation of welfare programmes, strengthening social security and ensuring equitable access to opportunities for all. Reflecting on his political journey, Shri Athawale stated that he is the National President of the Republican Party of India (Athawale | |
| | | | JU Bhaderwah Campus launches three-day Peace Education Program | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu, in collaboration with The Prem Rawat Foundation, today inaugurated a three-day Peace Education Program (PEP) to promote emotional well-being, self-awareness and holistic development among students, faculty and staff.
Rector, Bhaderwah Campus, Prof. Rahul Gupta, who joined the inaugural session online as the Chief Guest, said that education in the present-day fast-changing world must go beyond academics to nurture emotion | |
| | | | 10 Days internship programme in Skill course Mushroom Cultivation initiated | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: Department of Botany, PSPS Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar Jammu, has initiated the 10 days summer internship programme w.e.f 6th July 2026 to 17th July 2026 on Skill course Mushroom Cultivation for the students of Sem V in collaboration with Directorate of Agriculture Production & Farmer's Welfare Department, Talab Tillo, Jammu. The programme was initiated under the aegis of Principal, GCW Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, Prof. (Dr.) Kulvinder Kour.
This inte | |
| | | | Director JKEDI chairs review meeting with Range Officers, Vertical Incharges and District Nodal Officers | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 6: Mohammad Younis Malik (JKAS), Director JKEDI, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Sempora campus of the Institute to assess the progress of various entrepreneurship development and youth engagement initiatives being implemented across the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by Range Officers (ROs), District Nodal Officers (DNOs), and other officials, both physically and through virtual mode, from different districts of Jammu & Kashmir | |
| | | | Colour Belt Grading Test successfully conducted at Iqra International School, Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 6: The Colour Belt Grading Test was successfully conducted at Iqra International School under the banner of the J&K Taekwondo Association (JKTA), with a large number of Taekwondo athletes enthusiastically participating in the examination.
Aquib Gulzar was appointed as the Examiner for the Colour Belt Grading Test by the J&K Taekwondo Association, while Mr. Anees Bhat served as the Observer to ensure that the examination was conducted in a fair, transparent, a | |
| | | | Indian Army organises pledge taking ceremony | | | | Early Times Report
POONCH, July 6: Indian Army organised a Pledge Taking Ceremony under the Nasha Mukti Abhiyan at Lower Kashti Village, Poonch. The event aimed to create awareness among the local population about the harmful effects of drug abuse and to strengthen the collective resolve of the community towards building a drug-free society. The ceremony witnessed enthusiastic participation by adults, children and local residents, who came together to take a pledge against substance abuse. The participants were sensitised on the importance of leading a healthy, disciplined and responsible life, while also encouraging others to stay away from drugs.
The initiative highlighted the Indian Ar | |
| | | | IIM Jammu inaugurates fifth batch of mid-career leadership development training programme | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 6: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu inaugurated the fifth batch of Mid-Career Leadership Development Training Programme for Young Managers of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening industry leadership through executive education. The five-day programme brings together young managers from diverse operational units of SAIL for an intensive learning experience focused on managerial competencies, strategic t | |
| | | | Pipping ceremony held at Pargalta | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 6: A pipping ceremony was organized today on 06 July 2026 at the 1st JKAP Women Battalion, Pargalta (Bajalta), Jammu, marking an important occasion of recognition and transition. During the ceremony, 04 Selection Grades (Sgcts) were decorated with their new rank of Head Constables following their promotion.
The promoted officers were formally adorned with their new ranks by Shri R.C. Kotwal, JKPS (SSP), Commandant, in the presence of Sh.Vishal Manhas (SP), Ms. | |
| | | | Surjewala alleges irregularities in HTET exams, seeks judicial probe | | | | Early Times Report
Chandigarh, July 6: Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Monday alleged large-scale irregularities in the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) for TGT and PRT levels, claiming that the examination process had been marred by broken seals on question paper packets, printing errors, and incomplete questions.
Surjewala sought a judicial inquiry by a sitting judge of the high court into the entire HTET examination process. In a statement, the Congress leader alleged that after irregularities reported in the HTET PGT (Level 3) examination held on July 4, more serious lapses surfaced during the TGT (Level 2) or Trained Graduate Level and PRT (Level 1) or Primary Teacher | |
| | | | Ek Sath Rang Mandal stages Anti-Drug street play at Smailpur | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 6: Ek Sath Rang Mandal today presented its 524th Monday Theatre under Monday theatre series with new progressive Nukad “Nasha Mukt Samaj Banayain” against drug addiction at village Smailpur, Jammu.
Tarsem Lal a social worker is committed to created a drug free atmosphere in all societies by explaining reality to the parents, mothers elder sisters and brothers that they are and they can restrain their children from drug addiction if they will adopt the aggres | |
| | | | Surjewala alleges irregularities in HTET exams, seeks judicial probe | | | | Early Times Report
Chandigarh, July 6: Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Monday alleged large-scale irregularities in the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) for TGT and PRT levels, claiming that the examination process had been marred by broken seals on question paper packets, printing errors, and incomplete questions.
Surjewala sought a judicial inquiry by a sitting judge of the high court into the entire HTET examination process. In a statement, the Congress leader alleged that after irregularities reported in the HTET PGT (Level 3) examination held on July 4, more serious lapses surfaced during the TGT (Level 2) or Trained Graduate Level and PRT (Level 1) or Primary Teacher | |
| | | | SDRF continues dedicated service during Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 6: The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Jammu, continued its dedicated service and emergency response operations during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026), ensuring the safety and well-being of pilgrims at the Tawi River Front Jammu, where a large number of devotees had assembled for Yatra registration.
Considering the heavy rush of pilgrims and the prevailing weather conditions, SDRF personnel (Two ASIs & six supportive officials) under the supervision of Dy. SP Lalit Kumar, SDRF Jammu remained deployed round the clock to provide prompt assistance, maintain public safety and respond effectively to any emergency situation.
During the cour | |
| | | | Border farmers hold protest outside MD JPDCL office over 16-hour power cuts | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 6: Amid growing anger over prolonged power outages, hundreds of farmers from the border belt staged a protest outside the Managing Director, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) office near Jammu University, demanding immediate restoration of electricity to save their paddy crop.
The protest was led by Former DDC Suchetgarh Taranjit Singh Tony, who launched a scathing attack on the JPDCL administration, accusing the Managing Director and senior | |
| | | | Dr Rohit Gupta Interacts with Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 6: PDP leader Dr. Rohit Gupta on Monday visited Jammu Railway Station to interact with devotees arriving for the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra. During his visit, he met pilgrims from different parts of the country, welcomed them to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and wished them a safe, peaceful, and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage.
Dr. Gupta spent time interacting with the yatris, inquiring about their travel experience and the facilities being provided at the railway station. Pilgrims expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made for their reception, security, guidance, medical assistance, transportation, and other essential services.
Spe | |
| | | | Dr. Mookerjee sounded clarion call against Nehru government’s policy of appeasement: CM | | |  Early Times Report
Lucknow, July 6: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee as a great son of Bharat Mata, a distinguished freedom fighter, and an educationist. The Chief Minister said, “Dr. Mookerjee sounded the clarion call against the Nehru government’s policy of appeasement regarding Article 370, which was challenging the unity and integrity of the nation. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP government fulfilled Dr. Mookerjee’s dream | |
| | | | Jammu Central Mahajan Sabha starts free langar, registration services for Amarnath Yatra | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: The Jammu Central Mahajan Sabha has once again extended its support to pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra by organising its 13th Free Langar and 15th Registration Service, reaffirming its commitment to serving devotees with dedication and devotion.
Speaking on the occasion, Sabha President Ramesh Gupta said the organisation has been providing uninterrupted services to Amarnath pilgrims for several years and considers it a matter of privileg | |
| | | | DC Baramulla visits Sopore Industrial Estate, interacts with Traders | | |  Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, July 6: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr. S.F. Hamid today visited the Sopore Industrial Estate, where he interacted with traders, entrepreneurs and industrial unit holders to review the functioning of industrial establishments.
The Deputy Commissioner, accompanied by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore, inspected various industrial and business units and reviewed their production activities and infrastructure. During the interaction, traders and entrepr | |
| | | | Ramban Police attaches property worth Rs 6 lakhs in bovine smuggling case | | |  Early Times Report
Ramban, July 6: Another major action against organized crime of bovine smuggling and illegal accumulation of wealth, District Police Ramban has attached movable property worth approximately Rs 06 lakhs under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
The action was taken during the investigation of FIR No. 102/2026 registered under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. During the co | |
| | | | Chandigarh State Cooperative Bank celebrates cooperative week | | |  Early Times Report
Chandigarh, July 6: The Chandigarh State Cooperative Bank Ltd. celebrated Cooperative Week from June 29 to July 6, 2026 with a series of customer awareness programmes and community welfare initiatives across its branches in U.T. Chandigarh. The activities were organized as per the directions of the Department of Cooperation, U.T. Chandigarh and under the guidance of Sh. D. Karthikeyan, IAS, Managing Director of the Bank.
During the week-long celebration, the Bank conduct | |
| | | | DC Kulgam inspects Development works in DH Pora | | |  Early Times Report
KULGAM, July 6: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today conducted an extensive tour of the DH Pora subdivision to inspect ongoing development works and review the implementation of key rural development schemes. He reviewed the construction of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Office, Treasury Office and other ongoing projects.
Stressing the importance of timely completion, he instructed the executing agencies to expedite the pace of work while maintaining | |
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