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| Vigilance drive: Govt directs departments to clear pending corruption complaints, cases | | |  Sanjay Pandita
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has told every department to clear its backlog of corruption complaints and cases, with time-bound disposal as the centrepiece of an intensified vigilance push across the Union Territory.
In Circular No. 22-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued today, the General Administration Department (Vigilance) directed all Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Heads of Departments, Managing Directors of PSUs and heads of autonomous bodies to implement the Central Vigilance Commission’s instructions “in letter and spirit.”
At the core is the CVC’s three-month preventive vigilance campaign, w... | |
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| 30% daily profit, money doubled in 7 days, claim fake trading apps | | Police call it ‘bait’ ask people to remain cautious | | | Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: Messages promising to turn Rs 5,000 into Rs 10,000 in a week, with “guaranteed returns” and “wealth without risk,” may be landing on your phone several times a day. Jammu and Kashmir Police say these not lucky breaks but a bait laid by cyber fraudsters.
The police have issued a strong advisory warning the public against fake trading applications and bogus online investment schemes. Criminals are using these to loot unsuspecting people across the Union Territory.
According to police, the fraudsters build apps and websites that look authentic. The names, logos, live graphs and charts imitate well-known, registered investment platforms, so th... | |
| | | | Major relief for J&K employees: One-time option to switch from NPS to old pension scheme | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration has initiated steps to implement Government Order No. 305-F of 2026, allowing eligible government employees covered under the National Pension System (NPS) to opt for the Defined Pension Scheme, commonly known as the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), under the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Regulations, 1956.
As part of the implementation process, the Directorate of School Education, Jammu (DSEJ), through its communication bearing number DSEJ/Acctts/2026-27/19194-205, dated October 13, 2026, has directed all Chief Education Officers (CEOs) across the Jammu division to process eligible cases within 14 days. ... | |
| | | | Ramban: Court convicts 4 in three NDPS cases | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: Principal Sessions Judge Ramban, Ajay Kumar Gupta, has convicted four persons in three separate cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, awarding sentences equivalent to the periods of imprisonment already undergone by them and imposing fines totalling Rs 40,000.
The judgments,, followed voluntary pleas of guilt by the accused during the pendency of their respective trials. The court considered the prolonged proceedings, quantities of contraband recovered, absence of established previous criminal antecedents and the principle of proportional sentencing while determining the punishment.
In the first case, the court convicte... | |
| | | | CM Omar reviews Darbar Move arrangements | | Winter Secretariat to function in Srinagar | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed arrangements for the Darbar Move Session 2026–27 at a high-level meeting, directing all concerned departments to ensure a smooth, secure and well-coordinated transition of offices from Srinagar to Jammu, along with adequate facilities for employees.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary, Estates, Shaleen Kabra, Additio... | |
| | | | CM meets delegations, individuals | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several delegations and individuals at the Civil Secretariat here and discussed issues relating to film promotion, industrial infrastructure, regional development, education and youth empowerment.
Onir, filmmaker associated with Anticlock Films, Mumbai, called on the Chief Minister and discussed matters concerning the promotion and development of the film sector in Jammu and Kashmir.
A delegation comprising Lokesh ... | |
| | | | Woman’s body recovered after 3-days from Jammu outskirts | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: The body of a woman, who was swept away by floodwaters in the outskirts of Jammu city, was recovered on Tuesday after three consecutive days of search by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local police, officials said.
Ruksana Kouser, wife of Mohd Kaleem, was swept away by a strong current in the Bagani Talab-Flora nallah in the Chinore area of Jammu city following heavy rainfall on October 11, they said.
"The woman's body was recovered from the flood channel on Tuesday evening during the search operation in flood-affected areas, including Gumpul in Domana," Deputy Superintendent of Police (SDRF) Alb... | |
| | | | Terrorist hideout busted in Poonch 1-AK-47, 6 hand grenades recovered | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: A possible terrorist hideout inside a natural cave in Surankote area of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district was busted on Tuesday, leading to the recovery of an automatic rifle, six hand grenades, and ammunition, officials said The arms cache was unearthed during a joint operation by Army and police at Satharban forest following reports of suspicious movement in the area, officials said.
They said an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, 30 rounds, six hand grenades and some medical supplies were recovered from the spot. No one was arrested during the operation.
In another development, officials said a search operation is underway in the higher reaches of Majalta... | |
| | | | PM Special Scholarship Scheme achieves 94.3% of annual target in J&K | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: The Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) has achieved 94.3 per cent of its annual target for the academic session 2026–27 in Jammu and Kashmir, with 4,715 scholarships allotted against the target of 5,000, an official said on Tuesday.
PMSSS provides students of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh through the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) counselling process, an opportunity to pursue undergraduate studies in institutions outside these Union Territories, with financial support towards academic fees and maintenance expenses. The scheme aims to improve access to quality higher education, enhance skills and expand employment opportu... | |
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