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Now Kashmir netas dream of becoming Lt Governor Mungayri Lal Ke Haseen Sapanay! 10/22/2019 11:44:40 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 22: Even as the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into the two union territories including Ladakh will come into force on October 31, 2019, some of the politicians in Kashmir are dreaming of getting an offer to be sworn in as the Lieutenant Governor of J&K. Sources said at least three politicians are dreaming of getting the offer and that their close aides and party cadres have been spreading a word in this regard. Interestingly while two of them are presently under detention, the third one, who was not put under detention, is more optimistic of getting the offer. Sources said this politician, who was ousted from the Peoples Democratic Party, had been "hopeful" of getting the offer as he has been rubbing shoulders with some leaders from the Bharatiya Janta Party. Sources said what has even risen his hope is the release of his close aides from detention. "The group thinks that the Lt Governor will be their leader," said an insider. Sources said some of the leaders from one of the oldest regional party in the state have pinned similar hopes for thei...   READ MORE

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Second rung Kashmir Centric leaders project themselves as future rulers 10/22/2019 11:44:29 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 22: As the date of Jammu and Kashmir functioning as Union Territory (UT) is drawing closure some particular leaders of Kashmir Centric parties are trying to project themselves as a viable option for new set up. Sources told Early Times kith and kin of some influential leaders of Kashmir centric Political parties are working out modalities to say good bye to traditional political parties and change their side. "Many young politicians in Kashmir have realised that the traditional parities have outlived their utility and there is no point and wasting time in these parties", sources added. They claimed that as soon J&K starts functioning as UT, hectic political ...   READ MORE   Even after expiry of final deadline, project yet to be made functional Delayed Bahu-ropeway project mocks at former BJP's Minister 10/22/2019 11:44:22 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 22: The much delayed Bahu-Mahamaya-Peerkho ropeway project has been mocking at the former minister of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), who had inspected the project with much fanfare, which proved to be merely a photo opportunity for the controversial coalition partner. Former BJP Minister and the then MoS Tourism Priya Sethi had inspected the trial run of the ropeway project on April 27, 2018 but after lapse of over one and half year, still the ropeway project is yet to be made function. "The politicians tried to portray themselves as champions of Jammu cause and had tried to secure mileage from a half completed project but its incomplete nature still mocks at ...   READ MORE   Transport Department shield its tainted Clerk booked by ACB 'Respectfully' transfers him after ACB's advice to take action 10/22/2019 11:44:09 PM Avinash Azad Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 22: Booked by Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) clerk in Transport Department enjoyed patronage of higher authorities, as after recommendations from the anti graft agency to take appropriate actions against him the department transferred him from Jammu to Samba that too "in the interest of administration." The clerk was booked by ACB Jammu on 27th of July 2019 and a month of registration of case, the ACB wrote Transport Department seeking action against the clerk and his co-worker in Transport Department for violating J&K Civil Services Rules. "Director of Prosecution, Anti Corruption Bureau, J&K wrote a letter vide ACB-FIR-17/2019-ACB-J/10360-62dat...   READ MORE   Who is Dr Farooq's jailor? 10/22/2019 11:43:52 PM Early Times Report srinagar, Oct 22: Former Chief Minister and National Conference patron, Dr Farooq Abdullah was detained under public safety act (PSA) in September for his potential to disturb order. He was lodged at his Gupkar residence which was declared a sub-jail by the government. The government order, however, did not make a mention about Dr Farooq's jailor. A thorough scan of local newspapers confirms that the administration did not name the jailor. The lapse has left vast scope for speculations that Dr Farooq's jail is without a jailor which is a blatant violation of the jail manual. But legal experts opine that the administration cannot commit such a blunder. "If the jailor...   READ MORE   Rasana case: Court directs SSP Jammu to register FIR against SIT members for torturing innocent youth Trio from Kathua were coerced to give false statement against Vishal Jangotra 10/22/2019 11:43:41 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 22: City Judge Jammu Prem Sagar today directed SSP Jammu to registered FIR against team members of the SIT who had investigated the infamous Rasana case. These directions have been given in response to the complaint filed by three youth namely Sachin Sharma, Neeraj Sharma and Sahil Sharma, who were allegedly tortured, humiliated and threatened by the SIT members to give false statement against Vishal Jangotra. The trio has filed complaint seeking directions to SHO Pacca Danga to registered FIR against non-applicants under section 194 RPC and other relevant provisions of law against R K Jalla (Ex- S.S.P Crime Branch, Jammu), Peerzada Naveed, (Addl Superintend...   READ MORE   Says if Congress jailed Sheikh Abdullah for 11 years, why heads are frowning now Amit Shah hints at continuing detention of political leaders in Kashmir 10/22/2019 11:43:20 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the return of then statehood to Jammu and Kashmir shall be directly dependent upon the circumstances and peoples' cooperation and that as soon as the centre deems situation is normal, it will give Jammu and Kashmir its statehood back. Shah, who played a crucial role in scrapping Article 35-A and Article 370 on August 5 this year said in an interview with the new Delhi based news channel that it was due to the law and order situation that Jammu and Kashmir was turned into a Union Territory and that it will be now dependent upon the people that how they cooperate so that we could make it a state again. He furth...   READ MORE   15 months on, digitalisation of JKEPFO records still in limbo 10/22/2019 11:43:02 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 22: Jammu and Kashmir Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (JKEPFO) had decided 100 days for digitalisation of record in August, 2018 but after lapse of 15 months, the digitalisation of record is still in limbo. Sources informed Early Times that the JKEPFO had decided digitalisation of organisation' record and hired a Lucknow based firm- Marg Software Solution Pvt Limited in month of August, 2018 and decided the digitalisation work would be completed before October 31 of the same year but ironically, the digitalisation is still not completed and the work is going on snail pace. "Everyday more than 100 employees from the different district headquarters hav...   READ MORE   Govt employees of J&K, Ladakh to get salaries as per 7th pay commission 10/22/2019 11:42:56 PM Agencies NEW DELHI, Oct 22: Government employees of the new Union territories-Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh-will get salaries and other benefits as per the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission from October 31, the Union Home Ministry said on Tuesday. The Home Ministry has issued the necessary orders in this regard. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the proposal of payment of all 7th CPC allowances to the government employees of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh, which shall come into existence from October 31, an official statement said. The move will benefit 4.5 lakh government employees who are working in the existing state of Jammu and K...   READ MORE   Satya Pal Malik tipped to first Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir 10/22/2019 11:42:48 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 22: Incumbent Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik has been tipped to be appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor once the state is formally classified as a Union Territory on October 31. Government sources told news agency that while other names have also been considered for the top post, Malik is the clear front-runner and the final decision will be made soon. The government, they said, feels that Malik is the best available choice as he understands...   READ MORE   Separatists, mainstream leaders used influence to get ordinary Kashmiri children killed: Malik 10/22/2019 11:42:29 PM Early Times Report srinagar, Oct 22: Leaders of Hurriyat and mainstream parties, religious preachers and clerics used their influence to get the children of ordinary Kashmiris killed while none of them lost their own to terrorism, governor Satya Pal Malik said on Tuesday, tarring every Kashmiri political entity with the same brush. Alleging that "affluent and powerful" sections have crushed the dreams of the youths in Kashmir and destroyed their lives, he appealed to the people to understand the truth and join the Centre's efforts to usher peace and progress in the state. "Their own children are studying abroad and are well settled. But to the children of commoners, they show the way to ...   READ MORE   TSO Kalakote accused of demanding commission from dealers 10/22/2019 9:59:54 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 22: Tehsil Supply Officer (TSO) allegedly minting huge money from the dealers for releasing carriage charges in faovour of dealers. According to local the matter has been brought into higher authorises but no actions has been taken yet. "TSO Kalakote in connivance of some higher officers have made a large number of fake AAY and BPL Ration Cards on the base of political pressure and nexus while ignoring genuine and poor people and benefitted to the richest people and now a days they are uploading with Adhaar all such Ration Cards on government portal", they said, adding that 30 to 40 percent commission is being demanded by the TSO while releasing payment for c...   READ MORE   As situation improves non-local labourers return to Kashmir valley 10/22/2019 9:59:47 PM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Oct 22: Seventy nine (79) days after the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A in Jammu & Kashmir, the non-local labour force has started to return to the valley. This has given an impression that things are slowly, but surely returning to normal in Kashmir. Early Times has received reports through sources from different areas that the non-local labourers both skilled as well as non-skilled have returned from their native states. These labourers have resumed their business in the valley thus acting as relief for the local population of the valley. "In the Kashmir valley lakhs of non-local labourers used to work in different capacities before the...   READ MORE

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