Early Times Jammu

3 weeks ago | earlytimes.in | Ashwani Sharma

ASHWANI SHARMAEarly Times ReportUDHAMPUR, May 15: Just a year after being blacktopped under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), the Kourgali to Lalli road has crumbled into a perilous stretch riddled with potholes and broken edges, leaving residents outraged and demanding accountability. Once celebrated as a key infrastructure project aimed at improving rural connectivity, the road has now become a daily hazard.

Feb 7, 2025 | earlytimes.in | Ashwani Sharma

Ashwani Sharma Early Times Report Udhampur, Feb 7: Government Medical College (GMC) Udhampur has been without a principal since December 31, 2024, following the retirement of Dr. Mrityunjay Gupta. More than a month has passed, and the lack of leadership has led to growing concerns among students, faculty, and hospital staff. The absence of a principal has resulted in administrative delays, affecting academic schedules, faculty approvals, and hospital management.

Nov 29, 2024 | earlytimes.in | Sajjad Bazaz

A Tribute to Seasoned JournalistSajjad BazazMy routine morning session of social media browsing on Wednesday was not illuminating. It was extremely disheartening to come across a post on Facebook from a friend in Delhi announcing the sad demise of M. L. Kak, a veteran journalist of repute, who without any prejudice started handholding me as a fresher in the field of journalism in the year 1988.

Nov 25, 2024 | earlytimes.in | Ashwani Sharma

Ashwani SharmaEarly Times ReportKatra, Nov 25: Tensions in Katra escalated as protests against the Vaishno Devi ropeway project entered their third consecutive day. The demonstrators, comprising mule owners, porters, and shopkeepers, expressed fears that the project would disrupt their livelihoods. While the ropeway aims to improve access to the Vaishno Devi shrine, locals argue it threatens their traditional means of income.

Oct 29, 2024 | earlytimes.in | Indian Railways

New Delhi, Oct 29: In a significant employment initiative, Rozgar Mela Phase Two took place at the Convention Centre in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), where 105 candidates received appointment letters, primarily for roles in the Department of Posts and Indian Railways. The new recruits expressed their gratitude to the Union government and voiced commitment to their roles. Ayesha Chaudhary, a new appointee, said, “I am very grateful to Prime Minister Modi for this opportunity.