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| HP Governor visits Bhakra Dam; reviews power generation infrastructure | | |  Early Times Report
SHIMLA, May 21: The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta today visited the iconic Bhakra Dam - one of the largest gravity dams in Asia and a landmark achievement of independent India's engineering heritage - located on the Sutlej River in Bilaspur district.
CP Singh, Chief Engineer Bhakra Dam along with Inderjit Singh, Chief Engineer Generation, and other senior officials of the Bhakra Management Board, warmly welcomed the Governor upon his arrival at the dam site.
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| | | | Strengthening Cultural & Spiritual ties with our glorious past needed for a crime free society: Dr Darakhshan | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 21: Social transformation programme Asluk Aaalav based on five major reformative agendas was held at Shopian today. This event was organised by Public Welfare Foundation Shopian. J&K Waqf Board Chairperson, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi and BJP General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul addressed the event. Waqf Board Executive Officer for Shopian Javed Qadiri and political leader and social activiat Arshid Bhat were also present during the programme. In her address | |
| | | | ADDC Jammu reviews implementation of PM-SYM Pension Yojana for unorganised workers | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 21: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Jammu, Sher Singh today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan Dhan Pension Yojana (PM-SYM) in the district.
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) is a voluntary, contributory pension scheme of the Government of India for workers in the unorganized sector.
While discussing the benefits of this social security scheme, the ADDC asked stakeholder departments to | |
| | | | Dr Farooq urges party's Women's Wing to strengthen grassroots, highlight Omar government's initiatives | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 21: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Thursday presided over a Provincial meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Women's Wing at the Party Headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, Srinagar. The meeting was chaired by Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and organised under the leadership of Women's Wing President Shameema Firdous. The meeting was convened by Provincial President Women's Wing Er. Sabiya Qadri. The meeting wa | |
| | | | Swami Ram Swarup calls for unity, harmony and Vedic values for global peace | | Rigveda completed, Yajurveda commences on 40th day of 78-day Yajna at Ved Mandir Yol | |  Early Times Report
YOL (HIMACHAL PRADESH), May 21: On the 40th day of the ongoing 78-day Yajna Anushthan of all four Vedas at Ved Mandir, Swami Ram Swarup completed the Rigveda by offering oblations into the sacred fire, kindled by seekers, while explaining the final mantra 10/191/4 of the Rigveda, and commenced the Yajurveda which manifested in the heart of Rishi Vayu.
Explaining the completed Rigveda, Swami Ji said that in the beginning of creation, only the Vedic voice originating from Alm | |
| | | | DIG Udhampur-Reasi range conducted security review and public outreach programmes | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, May 21: DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, Sh. Shiv Kumar Sharma IPS, conducted an extensive tour of Shivgali, Dudu, Latti, Mantalai and Sudhmahadev and reviewed the prevailing security scenario, assessed operational preparedness to strengthen police public relations. The visit was aimed at enhancing security mechanism, intensifying anti-terror operations and reinforcing public confidence.
During the tour, the DIG interacted with officers and assessed ground deployment, r | |
| | | | SKPA Udhampur organizes course on scientific investigation of road accidents | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, May 21: A training programme on "Investigation of Traffic Accident Cases" commenced today at Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy (SKPA), Udhampur, with the aim of enhancing the investigative capabilities and professional skills of police officers in handling traffic accident cases through scientific and evidence-based methods.
The programme has been designed to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge regarding investigation of road traffic accidents, including s | |
| | | | Sakeena Itoo inaugurates PGRP Conclave-2026 at GDC Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 21: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated the Post Graduate Research Programme (PGRP) Conclave-2026 at Government Dental College (GDC) Srinagar.
Addressing a large gathering of doctors, academicians, researchers and students on the occasion, the Minister underscored the importance of research and innovation in strengthening the healthcare sector and improving patient care. She said that platform | |
| | | | J&K police attaches immovable property worth 35.85 lacs of drug peddler at Billawar | | |  Early Times Report
KATHUA, May 21: As a part of its relentless effort against drug peddlers/smugglers, J&K Police Kathua under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan has executed attachment operation by PS Billawar resulting in the freezing Two Single storey Residential Houses i.e immovable property worth rupees 35.85 lacs owned by drug Peddler namely *Mohd.Sadiq @ Shiku S/o Sheru R/o Galak Tehsil Ramkot Distt.Kathua.
The action was taken by the Police team of P/S Billawar led by SHO Billawar as | |
| | | | J&K BOSE further extends dates for submission of Bi- Annual exam forms | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (J&K BOSE), has once again notified extension of dates for the submission of permission cum examination forms for Class 10 and 12 Annual(Private)/Bi-Annual 2026 examinations for Kashmir and Jammu Division( both winter and summer zone areas) of UTs of J&K and Ladakh.
As per the notification, the revised cut off date for submission of permission cum examination forms for Class 10 and 12 (both online and offline) on payment of the normal prescribed fee is now May 23 .The revised cut off date with a late fee shall remain May 26, as previously notified.
All other terms and conditions as stipulated in the m | |
| | | | BJP's track record of scams, manipulations disqualifies it from giving moral lectures: Rattan Lal Gupta | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 21: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta today launched a scathing attack on BJP leaders Ashok Koul General Secretary and Ravinder Raina former State President, terming their allegations against the Omar Abdullah-led government as politically bankrupt, malicious and desperation-driven rhetoric aimed at diverting public attention from BJP's own tainted legacy of corruption, manipulation and administrative failures.
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| | | | CVPPL organizes lecture session on "Personal Hygiene" and painting competition | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 21: In compliance with the directives of the Government of India and under the guidance of Ramesh Mukhia, Managing Director, Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL), "Swachhta Pakhwada-2026" is being observed in Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL) from 16.05.2026 to 31.05.2026. The programme was formally inaugurated on 18.05.2026 by the Managing Director, who administered the Swachhta Pledge to all employees. All officers and employees of CVPPL part | |
| | | | Doda police apprehended drug peddler with approx. 100 grams of charas-like substance at Domail Thalella Morh | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, May 21: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking under Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan, Doda Police achieved another success by apprehending a drug peddler and recovering approximately 90/100 grams of charas-like substance at Domail Thalella Morh, Thathri, under the leadership of SHO Thathri.
A DD entry No. 18 dated 20-05-2026 was received at Police Station Thathri from Police Post Karara stating therein that HC Shah Din along with police officials, w | |
| | | | DC Doda reviews arrangements for Eid-ul-Azha 2026 | | |  Early Times Report
DODA, May 21: Deputy Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a meeting here in the Conference Hall-DC Office Complex to review the arrangements for the Eid-ul-Azha.
The meeting was convened to ensure smooth celebration of the festival and to review the preparedness of the stakeholder departments for providing essential services to the public across the district.
The Deputy Commissioner reviewed arrangements related to uninterrupted water and power supply, sanitation, t | |
| | | | Indian Army organizes lecture on "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" | | | |
Early Times Report
POONCH, May 21: The Indian Army continues to advocate the "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" initiative in Jammu and Kashmir through various impactful lectures and awareness programmes. A lecture was organised at Malka Mohalla, Sindrha in Poonch District, focusing on the importance of education and the rights of the girl child. The session highlighted the empowerment of girls and their significant contributions to society by sharing motivational stories of prominent Indian women and information about various government schemes aimed at supporting women.
The lecture emphasised the importance of providing equal opportunities and rights to women, not only in career development bu | |
| | | | Adjudicating Officer FSSA Jammu imposes over Rs 14 lakh Fine on traders for food safety violations | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 21: To ensure food safety and protect public health, the Adjudicating Officer Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA) Jammu has imposed Rs 13,78,000/- on several business establishments operating in the district for violating food safety norms.
The penalties were imposed in a series of enforcement actions carried out between December- 2025 and May 2026. Fines were levied on manufacturers, distributors and retailers for violation of the standards prescribed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, including selling or distributing substandard and misbranded food products, expired food, rotten meat and operating without valid licence etc.
Additionally, the | |
| | | | Natrang to organise its much awaited Children Theatre Camp from First Week of June | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 21: Renowned cultural institution Natrang is all set to organise its much-awaited Children Theatre Camp from the first week of June, 2026, offering young participants a vibrant platform to explore creativity, confidence, and communication through the medium of theatre.
Joined by senior artists, Neeraj Kant and Sumeet Sharma, Padma Shri awardee and Director of Natrang, Balwant Thakur, said that the camp has been specially designed as a unique and comprehensive theatre training programme for children. Beyond acting and stagecraft, the initiative aims to nurture multiple life skills that are essential for the holistic development of young minds.
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