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| J&K has over 8.5 lakh drug users in age group of 10 to 75: Centre | | From Children to Senior Citizens | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 3: In a deeply concerning revelation, over 8.5 lakh people in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are addicted to various narcotic substances, with users spanning an alarming age range of 10 to 75 years, according to official data.
The figures, compiled by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, highlight the widespread nature of substance abuse cutting across generations—from minors to senior citizens.
Replying to a question by Sajjad Ahmed Kitchloo in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the data is based on the National Survey on the Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India.
The survey was conducted by the Ministry through the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences to assess the magnitude and pattern of substance abuse across the country.
According to the findings, more than 8.5 lakh individuals in Jammu and Kashmir within the 10–75 yea... | |
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| ‘Rs 25,000 crore of senior citizens’ money lying unclaimed in post offices, families unaware’ | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 3: A staggering Rs 25,441 crore belonging largely to senior citizens remains unclaimed in post offices across the country, raising concerns over awareness and financial tracking among depositors and their families.
Official data tabled in the Rajya Sabha reveals that while authorities have managed to refund Rs 2,280 crore to depositors and legal heirs over the past three financial years, a massive amount continues to lie unattended in various postal savings schemes.
Post offices have long been a preferred choice for senior citizens due to higher interest rates compared to banks and other financial institutions. Many elderly individuals invested their lif... | |
| | | | Ayodhya vital pillar of our global identity, economic strength: LG Sinha | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 3: “Ayodhya is the cradle of civilisation and eternal fountainhead of consciousness. When we invoke Ayodhya, we summon that very consciousness which is Prabhu Ram's benediction and which has given meaning to human civilisation,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday.
The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the significance of internalising Ayodhya’s idea with Prabhu Ram's blessing and to carry forward that timeless flame which has burned for millennia ... | |
| | | | LG orders magisterial inquiry into Ganderbal incident | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 3: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha ordered magisterial inquiry into Arhama, Ganderbal incident.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said:
“I have ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into Arhama, Ganderbal incident. The inquiry will examine all aspects related to the incident and ensure that justice is served.”... | |
| | | | Jan Vishwas Bill ‘Giant Step’ for ease of living, business: Amit Shah | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has described the passage of the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, in Parliament as a “giant step” towards enhancing ease of living and ease of doing business in India.
In a post on X late Thursday, the home minister said, “Cutting down on several legal provisions, it makes Modi Ji’s vision of New India a grand reality by making life easier and business simpler for all.”
Parliament on Thursday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of P... | |
| | | | Navy ensures security of Indian commercial ships, oil tankers: Rajnath Singh | | |  Early Times Report
VISAKHAPATNAM, Apr 3: Pointing out that 95 per cent of the country’s trade, including energy supplies, is conducted through sea, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday noted the Indian Navy’s indispensable role in securing commercial shipping lanes and oil tankers against emerging maritime threats.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of INS Taragiri here, the Defence Minister said the Indian Navy continuously maintains its presence in the Indian Ocean–whether it is t... | |
| | | | Lightning strike kills teen in Dudu Village | | | | Ashwani Sharma
Early Times Report
Udhampur, Apr 3: Even as authorities issued a fresh weather advisory warning of thunderstorms and lightning across the district, a tragic incident in Dudu village claimed the life of a teenage girl, injured a man, and killed 20 sheep on Friday afternoon.
According to reports, the lightning strike occurred around 3:30 PM amid sudden weather changes linked to an active western disturbance. Pushpa Devi, daughter of Rajinder Bhagat, died on the spot after being struck by lightning. A local resident, Devi Ditta, son of Mansa Ram, sustained injuries and was given first aid at PHC Dudu before being shifted to Latti Hospital, where his condition is stated to ... | |
| | | | ACB files chargesheet against Uri Naib Tehsildar, Patwari | | Bribery Trap Case | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 3: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jammu & Kashmir on Friday said it has filed a chargesheet against a Naib Tehsildar and a Patwari from Uri in Baramulla district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to provide revenue documents.
Officials said one of the accused was caught red-handed while accepting Rs 50,000 during a trap operation.
A spokesperson said the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu & Kashmir, has presented a charge-sheet before the ... | |
| | | | J&K Finance Deptt sets capex ceilings for 2026-27 | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 2: Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department on Thursday conveyed capital expenditure ceilings for the financial year 2026–27, and fixed April 21 as the deadline for uploading works on the BEAMS portal. The move comes as the government plans to authorise funds early this year for the timely execution of projects, an official spokesperson said.
The Finance department directed all administrative departments and district development commissioners (DDCs) to upload appro... | |
| | | | Supreme Court asks Centre if disabled cadets can be treated as ex-servicemen | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: The Supreme Court has asked the Centre if military cadets who become unfit due to disabilities sustained during training can be given ex-servicemen status, enabling them to avail reservation benefits in government and semi-government jobs.
A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said a majority of the military cadets were below the age of 30 and would need employment.
“During the course of submissions, one of the aspects that was discussed w... | |
| | | | CBSE plan for 2026-27: 3-language formula from class 6; 2 levels of Maths, Science for class 9 | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 3: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out its new curriculum, launching a phased implementation of the three-language formula from Class 6 and a two-level system of mathematics and science for Class 9 starting in the 2026-27 academic session, officials said on Friday.
While the three-language formula mandated under the new National Education Policy (NEP) will be implemented from 2026 for Class 6, introduction of the two-level system ... | |
| | | | NCERT empowered to award its own degrees | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Apr 3: The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been formally declared a deemed-to-be university empowering it to award its own degrees, officials said.
“The Ministry of Education, on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC), NCERT along with its six constituent units have been declared as deemed to be University under distinct category,” an official notification said.
These constituent units include regional institute... | |
| | | | J&K braces for widespread rain | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 3: Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness widespread moderate to heavy rainfall over the next 36 hours as a strong Western Disturbance approaches the region, officials said on Friday. According to the Meteorological Department Srinagar, generally cloudy weather with intermittent light to moderate rain and snowfall in higher reaches is expected across many parts of the union Territory from April 3 to 4.
Thunderstorms, hailstorms, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph are also likely during this period.
The MeT office has warned that a few places in both Kashmir and Jammu divisions may experience brief but intense heavy showers, raising the possibi... | |
| | | | 2 drug peddlers held | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 3: Police on Friday apprehended two inter-district drug peddlers and recovered heroin from their possession during checking in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, officials said. A police team, while conducting routine checking at a motor shed in Chenani, intercepted a Toyota Glanza that was on its way from Udhampur towards the Kashmir valley, they said.
During checking, four persons were found travelling in the vehicle. Upon conducting a personal search of the driver and co-driver, police recovered two transparent polypacks containing heroin from two persons, officials noted, adding that the accused have been identified as Tawheed Ahmad Khan and Nayyeem... | |
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