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| Mehbooba's silence makes BJP restless | | By disowning Beg's statement PDP keeps options open | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 13: With the every passing day, heartbeat of BJP leaders is increasing as PDP President Mehbooba Mufti has not shown any eagerness to form the government with the former.
BJP leaders at every public function are trying to give an impression that PDP has unofficially given its consent to form the government and the coalition would be formed within days.
Credible sources in the corridors of power revealed that as of now, PDP leadership has not taken any decision to form government with BJP. Unlike BJP leaders, PDP leadership is showing maturity by not giving any statement on government formation. BJP leaders, on the other hand, are giving statements after every minute regarding government formation but the party (BJP) has not received any response from its earlier coalition partner PDP.
By disowning statement of its spokesman Dr Mehboob Beg, PDP leadership has once again fuelled speculations that something else is cooking.
PDP leadership is giving an impression that attaining power is not priority of the party so they are taking time to take a deci... | |
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| Will PDP president ignore party opinion? | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 13: While the desperate-for-power and fundamentally "anti-Jammu" and anti-Hindu" BJP wants to serve under the Mehbooba Mufti, the PDP president, who is being considered the next chief minister of J&K, is in a fix. She is in a dilemma. The reason is that an overwhelming majority of PDP leaders, including MP Tariq Hameed Karra, and workers want her to tell the BJP that she will not enter into an alliance with the "saffron" outfit.
Reports from Srinagar suggest that "around 80 per cent" of the PDP leaders wanted to break all ties with the BJP, as the alliance with the rightwing party hurt the PDP more in the Valley and gave an opportunity to the NC to tarnish th... | |
| | | | As stalemate persists both allies remain drawn apart | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 13: As the stalemate over formation of new Government continues, a game of one up manship has begun between the two erstwhile allies PDP and BJP with both now ready to buckle under each other's pressure. With PDP president reluctant to make her cards known, BJP is pointing fingers at what it calls 'avoidable' delay on part of the party leadership to take the call on Government formation. Persistence of stalemate is likely to push the situation towards dissolution of the Assembly paving way for fresh elections, is the fresh option in existing situation.
Sources said as the air is not yet clear as to how long Mehbooba Mufti would take to respond to BJP's call f... | |
| | | | No one speaks for oppressed Jammuites | | Kashmir, Kashmir and Kashmir | | | ET Report
JAMMU, Jan 13: The oppressed and suppressed people of Jammu province are the most unfortunate segment of the Indian society, despite the fact that they constitute the nation's backbone in the separatist and militant-infested J&K and contribute more revenue to the State exchequer. There is none in New Delhi who is prepared to speak for them. They only talk Kashmir, Kashmir and Kashmir and the Kashmiri "alienation" and the Kashmiri constituency. Even the BJP, which won 25 seats from Jammu, hates to speak for the people of the region.
The worst part of the whole situation is that even the opinion makers speak only for Kashmir and Kashmiri alienation. The TV debates on the Governmen... | |
| | | | PDP leader under scanner for skipping Mufti's funeral | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 13: Two leaders of Peoples Democratic Party, who were ministers in the previous cabinet led by late Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, see a bleak future if PDP forms the government again.
Of the two, one could see his downfall right on January 7, when Mufti breathed his last. This politician, who was then a minister, skipped the funeral of the late Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed only to stay back in New Delhi to attend a "crucial meeting".
Sources said a day after the sad demise of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, when this politician returned to Kashmir, his vehicle was not allowed inside the Fairview residence of the Muftis nor was he allowed to meet Mehbooba Mufti f... | |
| | | | Stone crushers, hot/wet mix plants operate illegally | | | | Akshay Azad
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 13: In an environmentally fragile State like Jammu and Kashmir, majority of stone crushers and hot/wet mixing plants are reportedly operating illegally under the nose of authorities who have deliberately turned a blind eye to such grave violations.
Sources informed Early Times that the department of Industries and Commerce Civil Secretariat had forwarded a communique to district administrations vide Government order number 104/Industries of 2015 dated 14/7/2015 in which it was mentioned that most of stone crushers were operating illegally across State.
"In the said Government order, regarding guidelines for registration and operation of stone Cr... | |
| | | | Leg-pulling begins in BJP for ministerial berth | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 13: After Mehbooba purpotedly indicated that she would join the coaltion with BJP, MLAs of the saffron party are busy in leg-pulling for securing ministerial berth in the new government.
The recent cajoling by one of the MLAs of the BJP to Ram Madhav for ministerial berth has left many of the party bigwigs high and dry.
This MLA, who posed himself as well-wisher of the 'Kissan' community, was introduced to Madhav during his visit to Jammu two days ago by the BJP's stalwart in the state. If the sources are to be believed, this BJP stalwart pinpointing the laxities of the BJP's former ministers pleaded for the ministerial berth for this MLA in the new coalitio... | |
| | | | Health Deptt bars in-service docs from purusing higher education | | Circular issued in contravention of existing SRO | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 13: In a bizarre move aimed to scuttle the aspirations of the doctors to go for higher studies, the Health and Medical Education Department has issued a circular under which the in-service doctors cannot go for higher studies.
Secretary Health and Medical Education Department, Dr. M K Bhandari issued a circular under circular number 06-HME of 2015 on 19-10-2015 under which it has been decided not to allow doctors to proceed further outside the department for long term trainings (comprising more than six months) at present.
The circular also makes it clear that no case of sponsoring any doctor for any such training would be endorsed by the... | |
| | | | Corruption ruling roost in Wildlife Deptt, SVO silent | | | | Syed Junaid Hashmi
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 13: With allegedly corrupt officers ruling the roost and managing to save their skin, Wildlife department of Jammu and Kashmir has been facing an uphill task of curbing corrupt practices and ensuring the protection of endangered species.
Officers facing allegations of corruption and whose acts of omission and commission are being probed by State Vigilance Organization (SVO) continue to enjoy important positions. Documentary evidence available with Early Times reveals that extensive damage has been caused to the conservation reserve in Khanmoh and Khrew in Kashmir valley besides brutally destroying the wildlife preservation hubs in Jammu re... | |
| | | | Guv’s rule ends 'winter break' in Kashmir offices | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 13: Imposition of Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir after the demise of the Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has put the officials in the tight spot as the Governor N N Vohra, according to the sources, has directed the Head of Departments to take stern action against the officials who shriek their duties.
On Tuesday Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Dr Asgar Samoon directed the Deputy Commissioners to install the biometric attendance system in the offices to monitor the attendance of the officials across the Valley.
Sources said that Governor's administration has taken a strong note about reports that many Government officials have moved to ... | |
| | | | SHO desperate to get transfer order modified | | | |
Harish Chander
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 13: A police Inspector, who at present is posted as SHO of a police station in a district of Jammu region, is running from pillar to post to get his transfer order modified.
So far, he was said to have called on two to three senior officers posted at the police headquarters (PHQ) and at least two Ministers.
The SHO, who is 'favourite' of his SSP, was transferred from the police station by PHQ and posted in another police wing a few days back. He was, however, yet to be relieved from the police station, police sources said
The police station, which he heads as SHO, is termed as 'big and lucrative' in the particular district. Earlier, he was... | |
| | | | AE replaces XEn, clerk looking after job of JE | | Corruption ruling roost in ULB Kashmir | | |
Avinash Azad
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 13: Throwing rule books into bin, the directorate of urban local bodies Kashmir, the showered junior officials with top posts, as Assistant Engineer discharging duties of Executive Engineer.
Well placed source in the department informed Early Times, though the department has adequate number of executive engineer, but to discharge the job, ineligible officials have been chosen.
"The assignments of Executive Engineer fraudulently have been provided to non qualifying employees i,e; an Assistant Engineer", sources said, adding that the charge of any sub-division could not be assigned to AE, same has been seen in ULB Kashmir.
They said that ... | |
| | | | Hospitals without drugs, surgical items | | | |
Nitesh Sangral
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 13: Jammu Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation (JKMSC) has failed to fulfill its commitment that the all drugs, surgical items and others would be delivered in January this years and it seems the drugs would not be delivered before March owing to lackadaisical approach of the department.
However, all government hospitals were directed to not purchase any types of drugs and others after December 31st 2015 by Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department owing to which, all government hospitals in the state are facing hardship as do not have enough stock of drugs to treat to patients.
Sources in Health Department tol... | |
| | | | PDP authorises Mehbooba to take final call | | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 13: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP legislators and other leaders have authorized the party President Mehbooba Mufti to take the final call with respect to the formation of next government in the state.
Sources told Early Times that PDP MLAs, leaders, workers and activists have authorized Mehbooba to take the final decision on the government formation. The party cadre believes that the party President would take a decision that is best in the interests of the people of the state and as such there is no reason for doubting the same. The latest development was also confirmed by chief spokesman of PDP Dr. Mehboob Beigh. In a text message t... | |
| | | | 18 km from Jammu, Marh sans power, water | | So near yet so far | | |
Bijay Charak
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 13: Less than 18 km from winter capital, the residents of Marh panchayat of district Jammu are still bereft of basic amenities as more than two dozen families are still living without electricity and more than 35 families are without drinking water facilities and mocking at the claims of all around development. Sarpanch of Panchyat, Marh, Noor Mohmmad told Early Times that more than 25 families of village Dung of Marh Panchayat were living without electricity and 35 families of Ward No. 4 are still without water facilities.
"66 years after independence the lives of such families of village Dung of district Jammu have not changed", he said... | |
| | | | PHE fails to converge NRDWP with other schemes | | | | Arun Singh
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 13: Notwithstanding the clear guidelines of National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) to converge the scheme with other centrally sponsored programmes for the extensive coverage of rural areas, Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department is yet to follow the recommendations.
Sources told Early Times that as per the programme guidelines, PHE department was asked to provide information about the activities under NRDWP which could be converged with other schemes like National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Services (MGNREGS) to make it more effective for the people, but no convergence with... | |
| | | | After insurance companies, CDRC fails floot-hit traders | | | | Majid Nabi
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 13: After insurance companies refused to compensate the deluge hit traders of Kashmir, the Consumer Court here too could not help them to overcome the losses they suffered in 2014 floods.
The flood victims whose cases have been pending with J&K State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (JK CDRC) Srinagar, have accused authorities of failing to depute new Judge after the outgoing Judge Retired Justice Bashir Ahmad Kirmani was transferred four months ago.
They said more than two to three hundred cases pertaining to flood victims alone are pending in the court, which causes unnecessary delay to reconstruct their houses or start their busi... | |
| | | | Kokernag shocker: Mother kills two siblings, makes abortive life bid | | | | Saahil Suhail
Early Times Report
Anantnag, Jan 13: In a shocking incident, a woman in Larnoo Kokrenag allegedly killed her two children and then attempted to commit suicide.
According to police sources, the incident took place at around 1:00 pm on Wednesday in Khatti Iqbalpora Larnoo village of Kokernag.
Sources said that woman, identified as Ruqiya Begam took this extreme step inside her house in absence of her husband Tariq Ahmad Wagay.
"The deceased siblings have been identified as Imran Ahmad Wagay (4) and his sister Chandni (2) who were declared brought dead by the doctors at Kokernag Hospital, sources added.
They added however their mother -Ruqiya Begam who received critical... | |
| | | | PDP website goes offline with Mufti's death | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 13: Within a week of the sad demise of former Chief Minister and PDP patron Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, the party has suspended its online operations with its official website www.jkpdp.org going offline.
Two years ago, ahead of the assembly elections, the party had launched the website at the time of the announcement of the election manifesto. That time the party had posted its manifesto, codenamed "Inspirational Agenda", on the website, throwing light over the promises which the party had made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The website contents were believed to have been the brainchild of PDP leader Haseeb Ahmed Drabu who reportedly had composed the "I... | |
| | | | Media highlighting scams, but admn fails to act | | | | M S NAZKI
Early Times Report
Poonch, Jan 13: Even as media has played a vital role in highlighting scams in various departments, the government is yet to take action against the accused.
In Poonch district alone, several scams were highlighted by media in the last over a month or so. Taking cognizance, the district administration even constituted inquiry committees and reports too were submitted to it, but no action has been taken against the alleged scamsters.
"Though the administration time and again assured public that severe action would be taken against the accused, in reality nothing has been done," said Poonch people.
The question is what happens to these inquiry reports submi... | |
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