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| Rs 328.88 cr worth works executed without inviting tenders: CAG | | | | Saahil Suhail
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 10: The audit conducted by CAG into Prime Minister’s Package announced soon after 2014 floods for Jammu and Kashmir says that 328.88 Cr worth works executed without inviting tenders.
The Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP), included 63 projects with a total outlay of Rs.80,068 crore was comprehensive reconstruction plan for the erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir, however CAG has pointed out number of disparities during its implementation including releasing financial assistance to people who weren’t affected by the 2014 floods.
Audit Report No. 2 of 2021 was laid on the table of Rajya Sabha on 11 August 2021 and in Lok Sabha on ... | |
| | | | As locals cry for basic amenities, JK admin seeks Dubai tourism | | Kaar Khaan Nu Ni, Amma Peen Gai Hai! | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 10: Even as the people of Jammu and Kashmir have been complaining of allegedly poor civic amenities, especially in the wake of recent red weather warning in the union territory, the officials are busy seeking tourism from Dubai.
The Metrological Department in the national capital had recently issued a red weather warning for Jammu and Kashmir. While people seek restoration of the road connectivity, power and water supplies in the wake of the bad weather, the officials who were on a tour of Dubai have been “talking tall about the state of the art facilities in J&K.” As per an official handout, at the ongoing Dubai EXPO-2020, the Department of Tourism has pi... | |
| | | | Jammu a Smart City? After rains, Digital Road wears off, commuters suffer | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 10: The Digital Road that connects Baghe- Bahu and Bahu Fort with the Jammu city has caved in at many places due to the recent rainfall in Jammu. The road has developed big potholes leading to traffic snarls in the area.
The Digital Road caving in has put a question mark on the tall claims of the government about Jammu being a Smart City.
“My vehicle plunged into one of the potholes which led to its suspension getting damaged.
Is this the Smart City you a... | |
| | | | Dilapidated roads mock Smart City claims | | | 
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Jan 10: Although the announcement of developing Jammu as Smart City was made long back, it has failed to catch the eye of the bad condition of roads in many localities. Several roads have not even seen a drop of asphalt.
Various vital interior roads in the Smart City are in dilapidated condition giving a tough time to locals and commuters. Some important link roads are dotted with potholes hampering smooth vehicular movement.
While the recent rains made the cond... | |
| | | | Fed up of neglect, people repair road themselves | | | 
EARLY TIMES REPORT
REASI, Jan 10: After the Public Works Department (PWD) in Reasi district turned a deaf ear to the pathetic road conditions in several areas of Reasi particularly the Shiv Khori road, the locals have now taken it upon themselves to bring about a change. Keeping aside their household activities and regular work, villagers picked up shovels to fix the dilapidated roads on their own.
People from different sections of society residing enroute famous religious destination- Sh... | |
| | | | Namgyal removed as Ladakh BJP chief to placate Apex Committee! | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 10: High-command of the BJP has removed Jamyang Tsering Namgyal from the post of party president of Ladakh to placate annoyed members of the Apex Committee.
The Apex Committee had earlier criticized Namgyal for trying to hoodwink the Ladakhi people.
After his speech in the Parliament on the 6th schedule, Namgyal faced criticism from the Apex Committee for not taking a stand on the issue
The Apex Committee had taken strong exception to the statement made by Jamyang Tsering Namgyal in the Parliament on December 15, demanding an amendment in the LAHDC Act 1997 to confer a safeguard to Ladakh on the lines of the 6th schedule.
The Apex Committee members s... | |
| | | | Rot ruling roost within JK’s fiscal management? | | Anticipated savings not surrendered, provisions of various schemes unutilized | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 10: Amid the cash starvation being felt in the public purse of Jammu and Kashmir at large, financial mismanagement like not surrendering anticipated saving galore without compunction.
Financial documents and their scrutiny, done later, reveal that as per the State Budget Manual, the spending departments are required to surrender the grants/appropriations or portion thereof to the Finance Department as and when the savings are anticipated. As per the available records, there were 33 grants and five appropriations under Revenue Section and 33 grants under Capital Section in which savings occurred. However, during the year no surrender in anticipation of savi... | |
| | | | KPDCL babus sitting in office pull lever, electrocute poor lineman working on field | | Negenclige | |  Early Times Report
ANANTNAG, Jan 10: In yet another incident of sheer negligence by the officials of Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), a lineman received an electric shock after the officials sitting in an office turned on the power, without caring for the poor lineman who was repairing the fault in the field.
According to the details available with Early Times a lineman Abdul Hameed from Badasgam-Anantnag received an electric shock while he was repairing a line in the... | |
| | | | Power Distribution fails completely in Border District Rajouri | | |  Ankit Kessar
Early Times Report
Rajouri, Jan 10: A Protest by common people took place at Atti near darhali bridge rajouri against the erratic power supply. The protesters said that for the last 4 to 5 days they have no power in this area and are forced to live in dark ages.
They further said that when they approached the department, the officials give various excuses instead of solving the problem.
The Students were also seen protesting against the authorities as they suffer badly... | |
| | | | Will continue fight for Article 370: Mehbooba | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 10: Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Monday vowed to continue her struggle for the restoration of Article 370 and 35A of the Constitution besides a final settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir issue.
“We will continue our struggle to restore our identity and settlement of the Kashmir issue for which thousands of people lost their lives, thousands of children became orphans and women became widows,” she told reporters after groups of people from Sonwar and Hazratbal formally joined her party. She said the PDP, formed with a vision provided by her father Mufti Mohammad Syed, will play a “vital role” to res... | |
| | | | Jammu-Poonch highway restored for vehicular movement, police's role appreciated | | |  RAJESH TANDON
Early Times Report
POONCH, Jan 10: Many vehicles including some ambulances have been stranded between Surankote and Bimber Gali area, as the road connecting Jammu with Poonch was closed with snow and haze. Reportedly, a team of Poonch police came in action and help administration to open the road.
SHO Surankote Niaz Ahmed also played his heroic role in Potha bypass to Jogi morh area and made the road clear for vehicular movement. An ambulance which was struck were relegated b... | |
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