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| Elite Law Institute hosts felicitation ceremony 2026 in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 7: The Elite Law Institute proudly hosted its Felicitation Ceremony 2026 to honour the outstanding achievements of its successful candidates in Judicial and competitive examinations. The event witnessed the gracious presence of eminent dignitaries, proud parents, faculty members, and aspiring students.
The ceremony was presided over by Hon'ble Chief Guest Justice (Retd.) Vinod Chatterjee Kaul, who addressed the gathering with deep insight into the role and respon | |
| | | | GGM Science College signs MoU with Rapture Biotech to boost skill development and research | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 7: GGM Science College, Jammu, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rapture Biotech Jammu (J&K), functioning under Sarv Shakti Innovation & Technology, with the objective of strengthening academic collaboration, research advancement, placement opportunities, and skill enhancement for students. The MoU aims to promote practical learning and employability in the fields of Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and allied d | |
| | | | IGNOU Regional Centre Jammu holds 39th Convocation ceremony | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 7: Indira Gandhi National Open University organized its 39th Convocation today on the 7th of April, 2026. The Convocation ceremony was organised at all Regional Centres across the Country concurrently including the Regional Centre Jammu with main function held at the New Delhi Headquarters of IGNOU where C.P. Radhakrishnan, Vice President of India, delivered the Convocation address. More than Three Lakh students were declared qualified to be presented with the deg | |
| | | | DC Udhampur reviews formulation of District capex budget 2026-27 | | |  Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Apr 7: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today convened a meeting of officers from the line departments to review formulation of the District Capex Budget 2026-27 and assess progress of ongoing developmental works being executed under SASCI, Tribal Welfare, DA-JGUA, UT Capex and other schemes.
The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh, Assistant Commissioner Development, Om Parkash and other district officers.
The Deputy Commissioner | |
| | | | Insult to Gujarat won't be tolerated": Gaurav slams Kharge | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 7: BJP spokesperson and Convenor (International Affairs) Gaurav Gupta on Tuesday launched a fierce and hard-hitting attack on Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his alleged "illiterate people of Gujarat" remark, calling it "shameless, demeaning and utterly despicable."
Issuing a statement, Gupta questioned whether Kharge had "completely abandoned the dignity and decorum" of the post he holds. He said that the Congress president's statement was not merely | |
| | | | MCM empowers future entrepreneurs through workshop on Start-up Finance and Capital Raising | | |  Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Apr 7: Startup Cell of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, in collaboration with the Postgraduate Department of Commerce, under the aegis of Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), organised a workshop on 'Raising Capital and Finance Management for Start-ups'. The initiative aimed at equipping students with essential knowledge of start-up financing, capital generation strategies, and sound financial management practices crucial for entrepreneurial success.
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| | | | "End Institutional Monopoly" RTI Activist Balvinder Singh Demands Doctor Rotation Policy in J&K Medical Colleges | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 7: Renowned RTI activist Balvinder Singh has urged the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, the Health Minister Sakina Itoo, and the Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to introduce a structured policy for inter-medical college transfers of doctors and allied healthcare personnel across Jammu province.
Mr. Singh stated that earlier, Government Medical College Jammu was the only tertiary care institution in the region, and therefore, the a | |
| | | | JCCI Vice-Prez, Anil Gupta attends high level meet at Udyog Bhawan | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 7: Senior Vice-President of the Jammu Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Anil Gupta, attended a high-level meeting convened by the Director of Industries & Commerce at Udyog Bhawan to discuss the growing impact of LPG shortages on industrial units across Jammu & Kashmir.
The meeting was chaired by Commissioner/Secretary Industries & Commerce Department, Vikramjit Singh, and focused on the hardships being faced by the industrial and service sectors due to the non-ava | |
| | | | Kandhari Beverages donates ambulance to J&K High Court | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 7: A formal ceremony was held today at the High Court of J&K and Ladakh at Jammu to mark the generous donation of a fully equipped ambulance by Kandhari Beverages Private Limited for the benefit of Judges, advocates litigants and staff visiting the Court premises.
The ambulance was formerly handed over by Major Deepak Choudhary, Advisor of Kandhari Beverages Private Limited to Chief Justice Arun Palli in presence of Justice Sindhu Sharma, Justice Rajnesh Oswal, J | |
| | | | RBI Jammu organised workshop for ULI | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 7: RBI Jammu organised a workshop on Unified Lending Interface (ULI) for officials from the line departments of the UT Government and the banks in the UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, on April 07, 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. P Vasudevan, Executive Director, RBI Mumbai as Special Guest in the presence of Shri Chandrashekhar Azad, Regional Director, RBI Jammu. It w | |
| | | | Satish Sharma holds public outreach meeting at Khour, reviews development projects | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 7: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, today convened an extensive public outreach meeting at Khour, furthering his initiative to enhance public engagement and address local concerns.
Interacting with the local residents, the Minister reiterated the government's commitment towards ensuring responsive, transparent and citizen-centric governance. He said such outreach progr | |
| | | | ACB Nabs two PWD officials In Baramulla for taking Rs 13,000 bribe | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 7: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday said they have caught two officials of the PWD (R&B) Mechanical Division, North Kashmir, Baramulla, red-handed while accepting a Rs 13,000 bribe allegedly demanded to release a pending payment.
In a statement, a spokesperson said an information was received telephonically at Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K on 06.04.2026 through ACB Helpline No. 9419678060 from a complainant, who disclosed that he is working as Manager for a private firm duly registered on the GeM Portal.
He said, it was further stated that the said firm had participated in a tender floated by PWD (R&B) Mechanical Division, North Kashmir, Baramu | |
| | | | J&K Govt holds Steering Committee meet; explores AI adoption in governance | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 7: The government of Jammu and Kashmir convened a high level Steering Committee meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (PwD) Anil Kumar Singh, to deliberate on adopting and mainstreaming Artificial Intelligence (AI) across key governance sectors in the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by the senior officials including Secretary, Information Technology, Dr. Piyush Singla, CEO JaKeGA Mahima Madan, technical experts and representatives from leading institutions like IIT, NHSRC and BISAG-N. The objective of the meeting was to explore the potential of AI-driven solutions in enhancing the public service delivery, improving operational efficiency and | |
| | | | Review Shiv Khori shrine yatra timing: JKPCC to authorities | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 7: Congress has asked the authorities of the Shiv Khori shrine Board. and the security administration to immediately review the Yatra timing ,which was drastically curtailed after a serious terror attack on bus carrying yatris, nearly two years ago.
The Senior Congress leaders expressed surprise that the curtailment in the timing of yatra continued to be same after passage of nearly two years whereas the government claims improvement and normalcy in the overall security situation .The continued curtailment in timings of yatra & the claims of normalcy side by side,don't augur well,they added.
Supporting the Shiv Khori Shrine movement carried by t | |
| | | | CM Yogi's vision: Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation becomes a model for the country | | | | Early Times Report
GORAKHPUR, Apr 7: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has consistently emphasized making life easier through modern technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, digital twin technology and flood modeling. Translating this vision into reality, the Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation has established a national identity.
The AI-based Urban Flood Management System developed by the municipal corporation has recorded more than 65 percent improvement in reducing the problem of monsoon waterlogging. The country's first AI-based Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) has been established in Gorakhpur, which has received appreciation from Prime | |
| | | | Historic Musical Play "Mata Sukrala Ki Kahani" to be staged at Abhinav Theatre on April 09 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 7: In a landmark cultural initiative, Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (JKAACL), in coordination with Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan (BLSKS), is set to present a grand musical play titled "Mata Sukrala Ki Kahani"-a first-of-its-kind production in the history of Jammu & Kashmir on April 09, 2026 at 4:30 PM here at Abhinav Theatre.
The musical opera "Mata Sukrala Ki Kahani" is a unique dance-drama production designed to promote Duggar culture, national integration and communal harmony. The play incorporates diverse folk traditions such as Ras, Jaggar, Gagail, Chhinj Hira Harn, Jattar and Bhagatia-presenting a vivid tapestry of Jammu's cul | |
| | | | Govt will preserve memorials of pioneers of social justice | | | | Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Apr 7: Taking a major step towards preserving the legacy of great personalities in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government has decided to develop 10 memorials in every Vidhan Sabha constituency. In a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approval was granted to the 'Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Murti Vikas Yojana'.
Under this scheme, the preservation and security of statues of great personalities, social reformers, and cultural icons will be ensured.
As part of the initiative, the Yogi government will undertake large-scale beautification of statues of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, Sant Ravidas, Kabir, Jyotiba Phule, Maharishi Valmiki, and other eminen | |
| | | | Legal Awareness Camp organised at SDH Akhnoor on World Health Day | | | | Early Times Report
AKHNOOR, Apr 7: A Legal Awareness Camp was organized under the guidance of the Chairman, Tehsil Legal Services Authority, Akhnoor, at Sub District Hospital (SDH) Akhnoor on the occasion of World Health Day.
The camp was conducted by Panel Lawyer Meetika Sharma, who highlighted various important legal rights related to health and patient care. She educated the attendees about free legal aid services available to the needy and emphasized the importance of legal awareness in ensuring access to proper healthcare facilities.
During the session, patients, attendants, and hospital staff were informed about their rights, government welfare schemes, and the role of legal servic | |
| | | | Municipal Council Poonch cracks down on encroachments, seizes single use plastic | | | | Early Times Report
POONCH, Apr 7: Continuing its drive to ensure orderly markets and environmental compliance, the Municipal Council Poonch today carried out a special enforcement drive in Qila Market.
The drive was led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Municipal Council Poonch Khalil A Banday along with enforcement staff and field functionaries. During the inspection, several shopkeepers were found displaying their goods outside their shops, thereby encroaching upon public pathways and road space.
Acting firmly, the team directed the violators to immediately remove the encroachments. Shopkeepers were warned that repeated violations would invite strict action under municipal laws, in | |
| | | | University of Jammu organises workshop on AI for Audio-Visual Content | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 7: SputnikPro organised an exclusive workshop titled "How to Use AI to Create Audio-Visual Content" for the students of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies, University of Jammu.
Speaking on the occasion, Head of the Department, Prof. Dushyant Kumar Rai, stated that the session effectively highlighted the practical workflows used by international news agencies like Sputnik. He emphasized that the workshop reinforced the importance of combining AI tools with strong journalistic ethics, accuracy, and human creativity. He further expressed hope for more such engagements in the future.
He added that such initiatives align with the vision of the Vice-Ch | |
| | | | JKAACL pays rich tributes to eminent Punjabi & Urdu Writer S Saran Singh | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 7: The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) today held a meeting at K.L Saigal hall to pay rich tributes to noted Punjabi and Urdu writer S. Saran Singh (Retd Chief Conservator of Forests and former Member, Public Service Commission), who passed away in Delhi at the age of 89 years.
Born in Baatpora-Baramulla, S. Saran Singh was a distinguished literary figure who made remarkable contributions to both Punjabi and Urdu literature. His writings were marked by deep human sensitivity, social consciousness and a rich cultural ethos.
In Punjabi literature, he authored three acclaimed short story collections - Bhulekhe Te Hor Kahaniyan, Na | |
| | | | Sanatan Unity will ensure no anti-hindu conspiracy can harm India: CM Yogi | | | | Early Times Report
MATHURA, Apr 7: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, called upon the Sanatan community to unite. Citing the example of Ayodhya, Chief Minister said, before 2017, Ayodhya used to receive only 3 hours of electricity. Chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' did not bring sweets but sticks and batons. He added,"The lanes were narrow and buildings were dilapidated. Means of transportation were also limited. However, today Ayodhya reminds one of the Treta Yuga. When revered saints came together on one platform and spoke in one voice, a 500-year-old stigma was erased and a grand Shri Ram Mandir was constructed in Ayodhya. When there is such power in the unity of saints, then if all Sanatan followe | |
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