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| Dr Darakhshan gets on spot appreciation from people for Eid arrangements | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 21: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today offered her Eid prayers at Dargah Hazratbal. More than one lakh people offered Eid prayers here. Waqf Board had put in all arrangements here for the biggest Eid congregation of J&K. After the prayers, the people appreciated Dr Andrabi and J&K Waqf Board for very impressive arrangements for the people. Dr Andrabi thanked the people for their acknowledgement of the Board's efforts. Speakin | |
| | | | CM Yogi Adityanath attends inauguration of National Forestry Dialogue on International Day of Forests | | |  Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Mar 21: At a time when the entire world is facing serious challenges such as climate change, global warming, and environmental imbalance, the importance of forests has increased more than ever. Every individual is experiencing the consequences of interference with nature in some form. This situation compels us to introspect where our efforts have fallen short. In the Indian Vedic tradition, nature has been given the highest place. Our sages, thousands of years ago, | |
| | | | Unregistered Pony handler booked by Reasi police | | |  Early Times Report
REASI, Mar 21: District Police Reasi has registered a case against a pony handler for operating without a valid registration card amid the heavy influx of pilgrims during the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratra.
In this regard, FIR No. 78/2026 U/S 223 BNS has been registered at Police Station Katra against one Rakesh Kumar S/O Shankar Chand, R/O Kulter, Tehsil Panchari, District Udhampur.
The accused was found operating as a pony handler without possessing the mandator | |
| | | | Ladakh LG calls on President Murmu | | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 21: Newly appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, VK Saxena, on Saturday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
It also shared a picture of the meeting in a post on X. "Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan," the President's Office said. | |
| | | | Digital strike is union government's strong blow against illegal gambling: Balbir | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 21: Prominent social activist and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan has described the Union Government's action of blocking around 300 websites and Mobile Apps related to gambling and betting as a powerful and decisive strike against illegal activities. He said that this digital strike is a highly significant step towards protecting the youth and society from economic and mental exploitation.
Balbir Ram Rattan said that the scope of online gambling and betti | |
| | | | Indian Army celebrates Eid with civilians in border villages of Jhangar | | |  Early Times Report
NOWSHERA, Mar 21: In a heartwarming gesture of unity and good will, Jhangar Battalion celebrated the auspicious occasion of Eid with civilians residing in the border villages of the Sariya village Nowshera .The event highlighted the spirit of communal harmony and strengthened the enduring bond between the Army and local communities.Army personnel joined villagers in offering Eid greetings and participated with great enthusiasm. Special arrangements were made to distribute sw | |
| | | | Dr Sudhir Mahajan's Dogri adaptation of Harishankar Parsai's satirical masterpiece "Bholaram da Jeev" staged | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 21: Samooh Theatre today staged adaptation of the renowned satirical story "Bholaram Ka Jeev" by eminent Hindi litterateur Harishankar Parsai, adapted into Dogri by Dr. Sudhir Mahajan.
The play, titled "Bholaram da Jeev," was performed by senior and seasoned actor Rajinder Kumar Narang, who has had a long and distinguished association with theatre, portraying several challenging roles in the history of Jammu's theatrical landscape.
The production brings to ligh | |
| | | | PPS Nabha honours UPSC topper Ananya Sharma for securing all India rank 13 | | |  Early Times Report
NABHA, Mar 21: A special assembly was convened at The Punjab Public School, Nabha on Saturday to honour Miss Ananya Sharma, who recently cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, securing the 13th rank in the order of merit. Prior to joining PPS, Ananya completed her schooling at The Daly College, Indore. She subsequently pursued her graduation from Hindu College, University of Delhi.
Ananya is the daughter of Dr DC Sharma, the current Headmaster of The Punjab Publi | |
| | | | Delhi CM felicitates 56 UPSC qualifiers, says insights from them will help govt in policy-making | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 21: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday felicitated 56 candidates who cleared the civil services examination and said the Delhi government is working to give every student access to quality education, proper guidance, and the necessary resources for competitive exams.
The ceremony 'Delhi ke Gaurav: UPSC Achievers Felicitation Ceremony 2026' was organised for the first time by the government in collaboration with the revenue department and was held at the Mukhyamantri Janseva Sadan.
During her address, Gupta said, "Our goal is to produce a large number of IAS, IPS officers, doctors, and engineers from the capital every year."
She affirmed that the Del | |
| | | | Outstanding students talent selected for Zone- Level Painting Competition 2026 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 21: The National Incredible Literacy Mission J&K, in collaboration with the Directorate of School Education Jammu, is pleased to announce the selection of students for the upcoming Zone-Level Painting Competition, scheduled to be held on 23rd and 24th March 2026.
A large number of students from various government and private institutions across the Jammu region participated in the preliminary selection process. Based on their creativity, originality, and artistic expression, the following students have been officially shortlisted to represent their respective schools at the zonal level event organized by NILM Jammu said Kavita Bali Secretary NILM J&K.
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| | | | Seven arrested for illegal arms supply, running betting racket in Delhi | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 21: Delhi Police arrested seven people in its crackdown against illegal arms supply and betting racket, seizing property worth crores, officials said on Saturday.
According to police, on March 19, an accused, Amit (37) was arrested in Tajpur Kalan with a firearm and cartridges.
"His interrogation led to the arrest of the mastermind, Pardeep Kumar alias Neetu (37), a bad character of the area with multiple criminal cases registered against him. His associates Sahil (26) and Vikash (25) were also arrested," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
A search of the premises revealed a cache of weapons, including a shotgun, two illega | |
| | | | Delhi govt to release pending payments to NHAI for construction of 2 expressways | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 21: The Delhi government has approved the outstanding payments to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the construction of two major expressways around the national capital.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that the cabinet recently approved a proposal by the Public Works Department to clear the outstanding amount in a phased manner.
"As part of this plan, Rs 500 crore will be released in the financial year 2025-26 from the revised budget estimates to the Union Government or the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)," a statement from the Chief Minister's Office said.
The remaining Rs 3,203.33 crore will be paid in ins | |
| | | | Bovine Smuggling Bid Foiled; 10 Bovines Rescued | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 21: Continuing its drive under Operation Kamdhenu, Jammu (Rural) Police foiled one bovine smuggling attempt in the jurisdiction of PS Nagrota and rescued 10 bovine animals. On reliable information, a police team of PS Nagrota laid a naka at Ban Toll Plaza. A Dumper (JK19A-2570) which was going towards Kashmir side attempted to flee after breaking the naka but was chased and intercepted. During checking, 10 bovines were found loaded without permission. The animals were rescued and the vehicle seized. | |
| | | | Jammu celebrates Eid with prayers for global peace | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 21: Amid tight security arrangements, Eid al-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and traditional gaiety across the Jammu region on Monday, with a large number of Muslims gathering at various eidgahs and mosques to offer prayers for peace and an end to the conflicts in the Middle East. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan, which is observed through fasting, prayers and charity, and ushers in a festival of joy, togetherness and thanksgiving. Hundreds of devotees offered prayers at different mosques and eidgahs across the region, with the main congregation held at the eidgah on Residency Road in Jammu, followed by gatherings at the Mecca M | |
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