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Govt can retire employee at 48-yrs of age or after 22 yrs of service 10/22/2020 11:51:51 PM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Oct 22: In an unprecedented development the administration of union territory of Jammu & Kashmir today introduced some changes in the Civil Service Rules by virtue of which services of a government employee can be retired at the age of 48 years or completion of 22 years of service. A notification issued by the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led administration says that the services of an employee can be ‘terminated’ at the age of 48 years or completion of 22 years of service in case it is felt that the employee is not performing up to the expected level of satisfaction. The notification has been issued by the Department of Finance and it has been mentioned in it that the appropriate authority shall give a notice to the government employee at least three months before the date on which he is required to retire or three months of pay and allowance in lieu of such notice. The notification states that “In exercise of powers conferred under proviso to Article 309 of Indian Constitution, Lieutenant Governor has directed that Artic...   READ MORE

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Farooq’s Bathindi mansion built on state land mocks at system 10/22/2020 11:51:43 PM Avinash Azad Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 22: No matter whether Abdullahs’ are part of the ruling party or opposition, they always remain powerful, to substantiate the satire, Dr Farooq Abdullah’s Bathindi mansion built on state land years back is mocking at the system. However, some whistle-blowers raised alarm against the encroachment of state land in Bathindi but due to lackadaisical approach by bureaucracy and law enforcing agencies, a large number of palatial houses have come up over the area. “The Revenue Department has allegedly tampered the land records to facilitate encroachment of state land here by none other than former Chief Minister and Union Minister and sitting M...   READ MORE   Lone’s closest colleague leaves him in disarray Sajad’s PC may split soon 10/22/2020 11:51:36 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Oct 22: Peoples Conference led by Sajad Gani Lone is now reeling under crisis due to one of its senior leaders deserting it and citing differences with the party chairman over issues related to the political debates swirling around Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. Sources said that the senior leader of the People's Conference has been maintaining distance from the party activities and didn't even accompany Sajad Lone when the latter went to attend Gupkar meeting at Farooq Abdullah’s residence on October 16- two days after Mehbooba Mufti was released from detention. The leader in question has been a former minister in BJP-PDP coalit...   READ MORE   ‘Corrupt’ cop managing illegal activities, trade 10/22/2020 11:51:30 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Oct 22: A JK policeman who was allegedly involved in corruption cases is managing various illegal activities and trade, sources have claimed. They said that the strong links of the policeman in the police department can be gauged from the fact that after his transfer from this district to some other, he retained his posting again in Kathua district, after change of his wing. “Despite being posted in another wing the policeman is close to the senior police officials of other wings and has been performing various duties to keep some senior officials happy,” sources added. They said he has reached to such an extent that he has managed to create ill-will in ...   READ MORE   JK reports 584 new cases of Corona Virus, 10 fresh deaths in 24 hours Positive cases 90166, active positive 7952, recovered 80802, casualties 1412 10/22/2020 11:51:25 PM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Oct 22: The union territory of Jammu & Kashmir reported 584 new cases of Corona Virus and as a result of the same the total number of positive cases reached 90,166. The death toll reached 1,412 following 10 fresh deaths in past 24 hours. Srinagar district reported 127 fresh cases of COVID-19 followed by Baramulla district 104 cases, Jammu district 103 cases, Kupwara district 40 cases, Pulwama district 30 cases, Anantnag and Ganderbal districts 27 cases each, Kishtwar district 22 cases, Budgam district 19 cases, Doda district 15 cases, Samba district 13 cases, Udhampur and Kathua districts 12 cases each, Bandipora district nine cases, Kulga...   READ MORE   Complaints closed without disposal on ground Queer ways of JK Grievance Cell 10/22/2020 11:51:16 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 22: Making the mockery of guaranteed public service delivery, the Grievance Cell in J&K UT has been disposing-off complaints pertaining to different departments without their redressal on the ground. Sources told Early Times that several incidents have been reported in the past wherein public complaints were closed by the cell without ensuring their disposal in reality which disappointed the people, who rely on this portal to get their grievances redressed. A panchayat representative had lodged a complaint with the Grievance Cell regarding a hand pump lying defunct in their area for months. He had mentioned in the complaint that his repeated requests to t...   READ MORE   Finance Deptt’s new notification leaves college teachers guessing Enhancement of retirement age 10/22/2020 11:51:01 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 22: Latest notification of the Finance Department mandating the government to retire any employee after he/she has completed 22 years of qualifying service or attaining 48 years of age has sent shock waves among the employees fraternity but it has also dashed all the hopes of college teachers, who were demanding enhancement of retirement age from present 60 to 65 years. According to sources, the College teaching fraternity including Associate Professors as well as Assistant Professors have been demanding enhancement of retirement age from 60 to 65 years for the last many years. Even Lieutenant Governor’ s Advisor had also personally intervened in their ma...   READ MORE   LG Sinha assures conservation, protection of culture & heritage of J&K 10/22/2020 11:50:43 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Oct 22: Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory (UT) Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday reiterated the government’s commitment towards conservation and protection of rich culture and heritage of J&K. Speaking on the representations received from more than 100 prominent persons across J&K regarding protection and restoration of places with heritage significance like Mubarak Mandi, Jammu, and Shergarhi, Srinagar, the Lt Governor gave this assurance. The Lt Governor said the issue has been taken up with the concerned authorities and after discussions with Chief Secretary of J&K and Secretary, Ministry of Culture; protection and restoration of Shergarhi, Srinagar,...   READ MORE   Munish Gupta asks government to solve problems of people of Sector 7 Lane 8 Guru Nanak Nagar Residents of Sector 7 Lane 8 Guru Nanak Nagar at receiving end since problems remain unattended 10/22/2020 11:40:51 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Oct 22: Munish Gupta, Editor in Chief, Early Times has asked the administration to come up to the expectations of the people living in the Jammu region and solve the problems living in the different areas of the city. Referring to the problems being faced by the people of Gandhi Nagar constituency Munish said that many areas of this constituency have been left to the mercy of God. He said that despite repeated reminders the people at helm have not taken any step...   READ MORE   Steep price hike of essential commodities breaks backbone of poor 10/22/2020 11:38:47 PM S K Kaw Early Times Report JAMMU, Oct 22: BJP leadership at centre in the past several years has exploited the common man and further enriched the affluent seems to be general feelings against the government, of common masses in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a group of senior citizens expressed their views while talking to Early Times here today. Going hammer and tongs at the Modi government they said that the NDA regime has been a period of broken promises as the election promises made in 2014 by a prime ministerial aspirant have turned out to be false. The Union government is yet to take steps to check price hike of essential commodities .The NDA government does not seem t...   READ MORE

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