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| Indian Red Cross Society, Launches Series of Humanitarian Activities Ahead of World Red Cross Day | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 25: As the world prepares to celebrate World Red Cross Day on May 8th, the Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu and Kashmir, has embarked on a proactive mission to engage and uplift various segments of society, under the guidance of Sh. Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lt. Governor and Hon’ble President of IRCS, J&K, and the supervision of Sh. Rohit Khajuria, General Secretary of IRCS, J&K-UT.
On April 25th, 2024, the society initiated a range of impactful activities aimed at | |
| | | | CUJ organizes Thursday mind meet | | | 
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 25: The Department of Educational Studies, Central University of Jammu, organised a panel discussion on the theme “Transforming the Role of Teachers and Teacher Educators on the Light of NEP-2020” under ‘Thursday Mind Meet’: a platform initiated by the Central University of Jammu for academic discourses on various themes. The event was organized in the Pt. Malviya Shiksha Bhavan under the patronage of the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Jammu Pr | |
| | | | GDC Dudu Basantgarh holds seminar on Earth Day, urges action to preserve environment | | | |
Early Times Report
Dudu Basantgarh, Apr 25: In commemoration of Earth Day, a one-day seminar was organized at GDC Dudu Basantgarh, drawing enthusiastic participation from students who voiced their concerns and ideas on the survival of our planet. The seminar served as a platform for students to express their views on pressing environmental issues and propose solutions for a sustainable future.
Students passionately addressed the dwindling green cover on Earth, highlighting the alarming rate of deforestation. They emphasized the importance of forests in maintaining ecological balance, noting that only ten percent of the Earth’s surface is currently covered by forests, far below the one | |
| | | | DPS Kathua Introduces Meditation Tunes, Music to Promote Student Well-being | | | |
Early Times Report
Kathua, Apr 25: DPS Kathua has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to prioritize student well-being and academic excellence by introducing meditation tunes and music into various aspects of the school routine.
This innovative approach aims to create a conducive environment for learning while nurturing the holistic development of students.
In a bid to alleviate the pressures of academic rigour and provide students with moments of mental relaxation, DPS Kathua has integrated meditation tunes and music into key parts of the school day, including assembly sessions, break times, and after a gap of two hours.
This strategic incorporation seeks to instill a sense o | |
| | | | Shiv Sena appeals to vote in large numbers, teach lesson to those who spread false propaganda | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 25: Shiv Sena (UBT) Jammu-Kashmir unit has appealed to the voters to come out in large numbers and teach a lesson to those who are diverting attention from public issues and are doing politics on religion and Hindu-Muslim through their vote.
In a press conference held today at the party’s state central office, the party’s state chief Manish Sahni said that the Lok Sabha elections are not just about the formation of the central government. The rights of the st | |
| | | | J&K Marks World Malaria Day with Comprehensive Awareness Campaign | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 25: On April 25th, 2024, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir came together to observe World Malaria Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and combatting the spread of malaria. Under the meticulous supervision of Secretary Health & Medical Education Dr. Syed Abid Hussain Shah, and with the guidance of Director Health Services, Jammu Dr. Rakesh Magotra, various activities were organized to disseminate information and mobilize efforts towards the elimination of malaria. The day’s activities included participation in a web conference organized by the National Centre for Vector Borne Disease Control in collaboration with WHO. Additionally, a | |
| | | | Secretary Planning inspects JTFRP works in Srinagar | | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 25: Secretary Planning and Civil Aviation Department, Aijaz Asad, today inspected various ongoing Jhelum and Tawi Flood Recovery Projects being executed under World Bank funding in Srinagar and Budgam districts.
During the visit, the Secretary took stock of progress on additional block at Bone and Joint Hospital Barzulla in Srinagar and Emergency Operations Centre in Budgam.
While inspecting construction of 120 bedded Specialized Orthopaedic Unit (additio | |
| | | | Signature Campaign for voter awareness held at Sumbal under SVEEP | | | |
Early Times Report
BANDIPORA, Apr 25: Under Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative, the Sub Divisional Administration Sumbal in collaboration with District Election Office Bandipora today organised a signature campaign at Irrigation Colony Sumbal. The programme was aimed to promote ethical voting, raise awareness on voter rights and responsibility of electoral participation. The signature campaign was inaugurated by Dy. District Election Officer Bandipora, Mohammad Rafeeq Bhat along with Sub Divisional Magistrate Sumbal (ARO 14-Sonawari) Aamir Choudhary. SDPO Sumbal and AERO Sumbal (Tehsildar Sumbal) were also present on the occasion. With the theme | |
| | | | CS reviews take-up of Vishwakarma & RAMP schemes in the UT | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 25: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the take-up of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes like PM Vishwakarma and Raising and Accelerating MSME Productivity (RAMP) implemented by the Department of Industries & Commerce (I&C) in the UT. The meeting, besides Commissioner Secretary, I&C; Secretary, RDD; Secretary, SDD was also attended by MD, TPO; representatives from Ministry of MSME, NSDC; HoDs of the Department from Kashmir/Jammu and other concerned officers | |
| | | | People want me in J&K's for development instead of being in Parliament: Azad | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 25: Chairman DPAP, Ghulam Nabi Azad today urged the public to be vigilant against misleading slogans and false promises. While addressing the public at the road show in Dooru, Anantnag, he questioned the silence of MPs from regional parties in parliament, particularly regarding the matter of Article 370. He said, ''Almost all the MPs of two political parties from Kashmir remained silent on Article 370. It was me who stood in parliament and fought for it. While | |
| | | | BIS conducted 3-day training program for Mentors, Teachers & Resource Persons at SKICC Srinagar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 25: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), National Standards Body of India, has introduced a new initiative called "Learning Science via Standards" aimed at enhancing students' understanding of scientific concepts through practical applications in manufacturing, functioning and quality testing of various products as per relevant Indian Standards. This initiative is a continuation of BIS's earlier efforts to establish Standards Clubs in educational institutions acro | |
| | | | Will campaign for father in Baramulla Lok Sabha seat: Omar Abdullah's sons | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 25: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah's sons, Zahir and Zamir, today said they will campaign for their father who is contesting from north Kashmir's Baramulla parliamentary constituency.
Both the sons have been seen attending election campaign meetings of the party with their father across the length and breadth of the valley.
"In Sha Allah (God willing), we both will go and campaign," Zahir told reporters when asked if the brothers will campaign for their father.
The two accompanied their father to the deputy commissioner's office here where party candidate Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi submitted nomination papers from the Srinagar Lok Sabha co | |
| | | | Massive fire damages two houses near LoC in Kupwara | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 25: At least two residential houses were damaged in a major fire incident that broke out at village Kothiyan near the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Thursday.
Fire and Emergency Service officials said that a fire broke out at village Kothiyan near the LoC at around 3.30 am on Thursday in a house and engulfed another nearby, causing extensive damage to both wooden houses.
They said Kothiyan is a hilly area and 22 km away from Tehsil Kalaroose, from where the fire tenders were rushed to the spot to extinguish the flames.
No one was injured in the incident, they said, and they added that the cause of the fire is being ascertain | |
| | | | Establishment of ten new Cyber Cells to combat emerging cyber frauds | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 25: Ten new Cyber Cells at each district were established in the starting months of the year 2024 in Jammu zone to deal with emerging cyber frauds. The vision behind the formation of these district cyber cells was to ensure effective and efficient dealing of cyber-crimes in a comprehensive manner at the local level and to help the people at their doorstep.
The officials were trained in two phases for handling cyber-crime cases and further capacity building of these personnel will be done in future through various refresher courses. The telecom officials were also imparted training by the Cyber Police Station Jammu, Jammu Zone to deal with cyber-crimes to augm | |
| | | | Victory of BJP aimed at making Viksit Bharat: Raman Suri | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 25: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K Executive Member Raman Suri has urged the eligible voters of Jammu Parliamentary constituency to come out and exercise their right to vote in large numbers on April 26, 2024 and ensure the victory of BJP with huge margin, so that Prime Minister Narendra Modi can begin his third term in office and carry forward the programmes and policies that are aimed at making a strong and vibrant India.
Raman Suri said that the Congress has | |
| | | | 14 years Rigorous Imprisonment, a fine of Rs 100,000/- awarded in rape case | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Apr 25: Addl. Session Judge Udhampur today awarded 14 years rigorous imprisonment to accused Sanjay Kumar S/o Amar Nath R/o Jib, Udhampur who was facing trial for the commission of offences U/S 376/342 RPC for the last seven years.
Brief fact of the case, accused committed rape upon the victim of tender age of 8 yrs. and the accused was 30 yrs. married person. As per police case accused was living in the neighbourhood of the victim. Accused while taking the benefit of the tender age of the prosecutrix wrongfully took her inside Kacha room of his house and restrained her in that room and committed rape upon her.
The Honble court in the instant case after hea | |
| | | | Samba police arrests 2 bootleggers with 72 bottles of illicit liquor | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Apr 25: In its drive against the sale of illicit liquor in the district, Samba Police has arrested two bootlegger in the jurisdiction of Police Station Bari Brahmana & Police Station Vijaypur and recovered 72 bottles of illicit liquor from their possession.
A police party of Police Station Bari Brahmana headed by SHO PS Bari Brahmana while performing patrolling duty near Railway Chowk Bari Brahmana, apprehended a bootlegger identified as Ajay Kumar S/o Janak Raj R/o | |
| | | | Samba police recovers huge cache liquor bottles, arrests 2 persons | | |  Early Times Report
SAMBA, Apr 25: Samba Police under the guidance of SSP Samba Vinay Kumar, JKPS has recovered huge quantity of liquor of different brands and arrested two persons in the jurisdiction of Police Station Vijaypur.
A police team of Police Station Vijaypur headed by SHO PS Vijaypur during vehicle checking at special Naka established near Rahya Morh, intercepted a TATA-207 Mobile bearing registration No. JK02CA-2545 coming from Jammu side for its checking. During checking of the sa | |
| | | | KVK holds farmer training at Bhandarkoot | | |  Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Apr 25: To educate the farmers regarding scientific cultivation practices of maize crop, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kishtwar SKUAST Jammu today conducted one day training programme under Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) on maize crop at village Bhandarkoot of the District under the guidance of Dr Amrish Vaid Director Extension SKUAST Jammu.
During the programme the participants were detailed about recommended practices with respect to land preparation, quality seed, sow | |
| | | | Traffic police seize motorbike with tampered registration plate, driver handed over to authorities | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 25: During routine enforcement duty on April 24, 2024, a team from the Traffic Police in Kunjwani, led by Inspector Samarjit Singh and ASI Amritpaul Singh, intercepted a motorbike bearing registration number JK02BT2885. However, upon verification, it was discovered that the number plate had been tampered with. The genuine registration number of the motorbike was found to be JK02BT2335, indicating an attempt to conceal the vehicle's true identity.
Under the releva | |
| | | | Samba police reunites 5 missing persons including 4 girls with families | | | | Early Times Report
SAMBA, Apr 25: Samba Police has traced five missing persons including four girls from different areas and reunited them with their families whose missing reports were lodged at Police Post Rakh Amb Talli falling under the jurisdiction of PS Samba.
The family members of missing persons hailing from Raipur, Rehian, Raipur Camp & Pangdour respectively had approached police and lodged their missing reports at Police Post Rakh Amb Talli. Accordingly, missing reports were entered vide DD No. 14 dated 05-04-2023, DD No.11 dated 26-09-2023, DD No.16 dated 20-04-2024, DD No.18 dated 20-04-2024 and DD No.13 dated 23-04-2024. With continuous strenuous efforts, police team of PP R | |
| | | | Woman drug smuggler booked under Narco Act, 2 held in Baramulla | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 25: Police booked a woman drug smuggler under the Narco Act while two other peddlers were arrested with contraband substances in
Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Thursday.
Police said a woman identified as Nargis Akhter, wife of Showkat Ahmad Sheikh and a resident of Shahwalayat Colony Umerabad Srinagar, has been booked under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority.
"The woman has been detained and subsequently lodged in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal Jammu," police said.
"Many cases were registered against her, and she was invo | |
| | | | Notorious criminal slapped PSA | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Apr 25: In order to curb the criminal activities in the district, Udhampur Police under the overall supervision of SSP Udhampur Sh. Joginder Singh, JKPS has detained and lodged in jail notorious criminal Vidya Sagar S/O Diwan Chand R/O Bindla Tehsil Ramnagar District Udhampur under the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA).
The notorious criminal Vidya Sagar S/O Diwan Chand R/O Bindla Tehsil Ramnagar District Udhampur has been involved in a number of criminal cases registered against him at Police Stations of district Udhampur viz. PS Ramnagar and P/S Udhampur. His criminal activities have posed a serious threat to public peace and tranquillity.
Following h | |
| | | | District Youth and Sports Services organizes election awareness camp for students and staff | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 25: In a bid to foster democratic participation and civic engagement among the youth, Humanity Public School, in collaboration with the District Youth and Sports Services Organisation, orchestrated a Voter Awareness Camp aimed at students and staff members. This initiative was part of the Systematic Voter's Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign.
Addressing the gathering, Umesh Chander Sharma, Zonal Physical Education Officer, Purmandal, emphasize | |
| | | | GDC Ramgarh organizes Calligraphy Competition | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 25: Government Degree College (GDC), Ramgarh organised a 'Calligraphy Competition' on the theme 'Mera Pehle Vote Desh Ke Liye' under the aegis of SVEEP. The NSS Unit (Prabha) and Electoral Literacy Club the College collectively organized this calligraphy writing competition to raise awareness about promoting democracy and encouraging voter participation. The program was organized under the guidance and supervision of the College Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Geetanjali A | |
| | | | Dharamshala Himalayan Trekking programme kicks off | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 25: Today marked the commencement of the highly anticipated Dharamshala Himalayan Trekking Programme, organized by Tawi Trekkers J&K, the esteemed trekking organization of J&K. A spirited group of 75 students from PS Govt College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, embarked on this adventurous journey, eager to explore the majestic Himalayan terrain.
Under the capable leadership of General Secretary Sonam Sidharth and Sourav Deep Singh, seasoned trekkers and mountain | |
| | | | Menstrual hygiene awareness programme at Bandipora by LFO-BHF NGO | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 25: Live For Others - Being Helpful Foundation, a prominent non-governmental organization, At Quilmuqam Bandipora, successfully organized Mission R-SAP (Remove Shyness & Apply Pads). The initiative aimed to provide essential sanitary products to women in need and raise awareness about menstrual hygiene.
During the event, over 2,000 sanitary napkins were distributed among the women present, addressing a significant need for menstrual health products in the communi | |
| | | | Dogra College of Education hosts interactive career counseling session for BEd students | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 25: A dynamic session on Career Counseling orchestrated by the Placement Cell and Alumni Committee of Dogra College of Education, in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), unfolded on April 25th, 2024, within the hallowed halls of the college conference hall. Enthusiastic participation poured in from students of B.Ed. Semesters 4th (2022-24) and 1st (2023-25), setting the stage for an enlightening exchange of insights.
The event was graced | |
| | | | Red Cross Society, Jammu Organizes First-Aid and Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Camp | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 25: In an effort to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene and first aid, the Red Cross Society, Jammu, collaborated with Jammu Sanskriti School to organize a one-day awareness camp at the school premises. The event aimed to sensitize the community on these vital topics and empower girls with essential knowledge and resources for a healthy lifestyle.
The awareness camp was inaugurated by Ansuya Jamwal (JKAS ADC law and order), who shed light on the significance | |
| | | | Rigorous voter campaign by GDC Samba | | | |
Early Times Report
SAMBA, Apr 25: Pravaad Electoral Literacy Club of SPPND Govt. Degree College, Samba in collaboration with NSS Unit Maitri and District Election Office, Samba organised series of activities to enhance Voter Engagement. The event was organised under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Twinkle Suri, Principal of the college. The activities began at Chichi Mata Temple where students interacted with locals and made them aware about the importance of voting. In the parking area of the temple premises, students performed Nukkad Natak on the theme Aao Matdaan Kare which was well received by the visitors at the temple. Later, the students started the awareness rally from the temple bac | |
| | | | GDC Udhampur commemorate World Malaria Day with awareness lecture | | | |
Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Apr 25: The NSS Units of G.D.C Udhampur joined hands with the Department of Zoology to observe World Malaria Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and combating the spread of malaria. Under the esteemed guidance of Worthy Principal Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta, the college community came together to shed light on the significance of this international observance.
World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25th, serves as a reminder of the collective efforts required to combat malaria, a disease that affects millions worldwide. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the NSS Units of G.D.C Udhampur organized an awareness lecture to educat | |
| | | | RJ Juhie 92.7 Big FM deliveries session at YCET | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 25: Yogananda College of Engineering and Technology organized a talk show by RJ Juhie 92.7 Big FM. She delivered the lecture on "Media-A vibrant Tool in 21st century" in which she shared the fascinating insights in the world of radio broadcasting, storytelling, and how she connects with the audiences through the airwaves.
The event was started with the bouquet presentation to the guest. Er. Dinesh Gupta, Dean Academics, Er. B.R Verma, Chief Coordinator and Er. K.R Shrama, Senior Professor welcomed the esteemed guest by presenting the bouquet .
During the session she talked about the history of J&K and discussed about the pros and cons of using social m | |
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