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| Finally, Altaf Bukhari succeeds in breaking the PDP | | Rebel's ruthless coup! | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 7: Nobody had expected even in he wildest of dreams that on a day when 4th death anniversary of the PDP founder, Mufti Sayeed was being observed, Altaf Bukhari, a former rebel and the ousted leader, would break it in pieces.
As per the reports, Bukhari-led a seven member delegation on Monday that submitted a memorandum of demands to the Lt-Governor to move forward the political process, which got halted on August 5.
As the speculations about the formation of the 3rd front are rife, Bukhari, through this new move, has hinted that another rebellion within the PDP is in the offing. Surprisingly, Bukhari's delegation had six active PDP leaders who met the Governor on Tuesday and sought restoration of statehood and domicile rights to the citizens of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Bukhari, as per the reports was accompanied by Ghulam Hassan Mir (President Democratic Party Nationalist), Mohammad Dilawar Mir (Former Minister), Zaffar Iqbal (Former MLC), Javed Hassan Beig (Former MLA), Noor Mohammad Shiekh (Former MLA), Choudhary Qamar Hussa... | |
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| Action against separatists pinches Yashwant Sinha | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 7: Former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha, who has been sidelined by the Bharatiya Janata Party, leaves no opportunity to pinch the party with which it remained associated for nearly two decades.
His recent remark that the BJP led Central Government has created Kashmir like situation across the country has once again proved that he wants to somehow keep on sending a message that "All is not Well" in the Valley.
An analyst while talking to Early Times said, "Sinha wants to remain in news and seems least bothered about the consequences which his statements could have. He (Sinha) has even accused the government of following the policy of suppression in Kashmir... | |
| | | | Jammu Kashmir High Court Records to Get Online Soon | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 7: The official report of union-ruled Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court transferring with the court docket will now not be moved. This report is being digitized. The High Court has sought particulars from the personal firm on this regard. The High Court has acknowledged all its wants. Now corporations will make a proposal earlier than the High Court. It may even be the accountability of the corporate which digitizes the data for not less than 5 years to take care of its upkeep and technical flaws.
According to the data, each time the court docket strikes, the data of varied sections of the High Court need to be moved. This report is on paper and is cu... | |
| | | | SHG alleges manipulation with website to benefit blue-eyed contractors | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 7: A Self Help Group (SHG) has alleged manipulation with the website of JK Tenders by a government department, at the eleventh hour to benefit some blue-eyed contractors for a tender costing over Rs. 24 Lakhs.
The Group leader of M/s Jai Sita Ram Constructions Co. Atul Soodan informed Early Times that he had filled tender in respect of work, "Construction of Art and Craft Room and Computer room (For Strengthening) at Government High School Nagrota Prehta (Zone Mahanpur) District Kathua under RMSA Scheme. The cost of the work was over Rs. 24 Lakhs.
On the last day of filling of the tender form, he uploaded the CDR and copy of challan on the website of JK... | |
| | | | JK officials not competent to take on tasks | | Govt hires foreign experts for DPR, studies | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 7: Officials in Jammu and Kashmir seems not competent enough to take on various tasks despite getting lakhs of rupees salaries. This could be gauged that departments have to hire foreign experts for framing of detailed project reports (DPRs) and carrying out studies on various projects.
Sources said government has received complaints that officials are not able to frame proper DPRs of various projects in Jammu and Kashmir.
"There are several projects where departments have hired foreign experts. Officials of Irrigation and Flood Control Department had framed DPR for Dogripora flood channel (alternate flood channel to Jehlum) which was reje... | |
| | | | All is not well in Abdullah family as Kamaal skips crucial NC meetings | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 7: Even as the National Conference has resumed its activities like holding of meeting at the party headquarters in the twin capitals of the Union Territory, one of the senior most leaders of the party and close relative of the Abdullahs has been skipping such events.
Senior NC leader and former minster Dr Mustafa Kamal, who is also the brother of NC patron Dr Abdullah, was conspicuous for his absence at the recently held party meetings in Nawa-e-Subh in Srinagar.
Sources said in the absence of Dr Abdullah and his son Omar Abdullah, both of whom are under detention, it was expected that Dr Kamaal would lead the party activities as being the member of the... | |
| | | | SDH Sunderbani sans Radiologist | | Nexus between Health Dept and Private Radiology Clinics creates impediment for appointment of doctor | | | Ankit Kessar
Early Times Report
SUNDERBANI, Jan 7: Sub District Hospital (SSH) Sunderbani has been functioning without Radiologist as a result the penitents are forced to go to private radiology clinics to get various allied tests done in the town.
Sources told Early Times that the nexus between the Health Department and Private Radiology Clinic owners in the Sunderbani town has been creating main impediment for the appointment of permanent radiologist in the SDH.
In emergency case, the patients, who are prescribed Ultra-Sound, had to visit private radiology clinics for getting the test done. Moreover the pregnant women, who are entitled to free Ultra Sound diagnostic tests under Jan... | |
| | | | Open loot under SBM programme; paper work complete, beneficiaries get nothing | | | |
Rajesh Tandon
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 7: Rebuking Rural Development Department (RDD) Rajouri claim of making district Open-Defecation free, the beneficiaries in 'papers' exposed ground realty, as over 40 percent people san toilets due to deep rooted corruption in the department.
Sources told Early Times the department has embezzled huge fund by coercing gullible people.
"The officials have been taking Rs 6000, in lieu of releasing funds into the bank account of the beneficiary i.e. Rs 12000 into their bank account," they alleged, adding that there were many instances, where toilets don't exist but the payments have been released to the beneficiaries by taking bribe.
They furthe... | |
| | | | Lt Governor reviews working of MRDAs | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 7: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today reviewed the working of Jammu and Srinagar Metropolitan Region Development Authorities (MRDAs) in a meeting here at the Civil Secretariat.
Sh. BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Sh. Arun Kumar Mehta, Financial Commissioner; Sh. Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary Housing and Urban Development Department; Sh. Sanjeev Verma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Ms. Sushma Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner Jammu; Sh. Kumar Ra... | |
| | | | Things continue to be awry at EDI, Communication Associate replaces Communication Officer | | | |
Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 7: Nothing seems to be heading in right direction at Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) as important assignments are given to juniors with the senior ones being sent to districts on posts not meant for them.
On December 7, 2019 Director JKEDI, Tufail Matoo issued a transfer order directing the Communication Officer of Kashmir to join the Poonch centre of JKEDI. On the same date yet another transfer order was issued by virtue of which Communication Associate was given the all important responsibility of Communication Officer.
Sources told Early Times that the transfer order is illogical and irrelevant since t... | |
| | | | People suffer due to want of essential commodities in north Kashmir | | Prices of food items shoot up, authorities clueless | | | S Tahir-ul Haq
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 7: Most of the areas in north Kashmir districts have shortage of essential commodities and the consumers have complained that prices of food items shoot up with each passing day, as administration have failed to gear up market checking on daily basis.
According to sources that, from last couple of months people have remain tight lipped and cannot utter a word, as the shopkeepers have raise the prices of many essential commodities at their own.
During this harsh winter, one fails to understand that why there is sudden increase in the prices of essential commodities like Onion, Potato, Tomato, Nadru,Rice, Flour, Kerosene and Sugar.
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| | | | Thousands files of pensioners gathering dust in DSWO office | | | | MS Nazki
Early Times Report
Poonch, Jan 6: Thousands of people who have applied for pension benefits under various categories to Social welfare department in the district their file are said to be biting dust in the office of District social Welfare Office Poonch for the last 6 years sources said here today.
They said the department had received thousands of applications from the people all over the district for pension benefits under old age, widows, handicapped and other categories were running from pillar to post for the last 5-6 years but the department at district as well as tehsil levels seems to be unmoved because theirs they added.
They said we have been visiting Social Welfar... | |
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