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| Yr on, CB, Revenue deptt sit on fake PRC cases in Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 31: The Crime Branch (CB) and the Revenue department have turned a blind eye to fake Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) cases reported in Jammu district a year ago.
According to sources, a non-resident family presently residing in Prem Nagar Jammu, obtained PRCs by producing forged documents and after bribing some Revenue officials.
"The family, keeping Jammu Development Authority officials in the dark, also fraudulently regularized two plots", said sources.
In this regard, a written complaint was forwarded to the CB by one Mushtaq Ahmed in which was mentioned how the family in question managed to get PRCs. "The CB sought a detailed report from concerned police station. But later the matter was kept under the carpet", said sources.
They said that the matter was brought into the notice of Revenue officials. The Assistant Commission, Nazool, Jammu wrote a letter to the government seeking cancelation of the PRC, but after a lapse of one year things remain unchanged.
"It is submitted that this office has processed PRC in favour of Alpha, son of Bodh... | |
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| Police to probe 'internal link' in SI Imtiyaz's killing | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 31: Even as Jammu and Kashmir Police's sub-inspector Imtiyaz Ahmed Mir was shot dead by militants at Wahibug in the militancy-infested Pulwama district of South Kashmir on October 28, the JKP doesn't rule out hand of some "internal link."
Sources said the police are investigating if it could be "some internal link" that informed militants about his travel to home on the fateful day. Imtiyaz was killed before he would reach home.
A senior official pleading anonymity said the role of some "internal link couldn't be ruled out." "Imtiyaz traveling to his hometown was a secret which only a few, that too in the police force alone knew about, so one cannot rul... | |
| | | | ISM orders transfers, in violation of MCC | | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 31: Despite Model Code of Conduct being in place, the department of Indian System of Medicines (ISM) has made illegal transfers in violation of the rules.
The MCC is in place for the Panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the ISM has made several transfers before and after the MCC in violation of the rules.
On October 23, the ISM issued an order as per which Dr Syed Abdul Shakoor Bukhari, Medical Officer ISM Dispensary Nawpora, Srinagar, is directed to work at Ayush Unit SMHS Hospital Srinagar as I/C unit.
Similarly, Dr Shazia Mukhtar, ISM Unani, was transferred to Ayush Unit Royal Spring Golf Course.
The ISM has bye-passed a... | |
| | | | Militancy increased in Mehbooba's tenure: Governor Malik | | 'Stone pelters got away easily in PDP-BJP Govt' | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 31: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has for the first time broken lull over the coalition of BJP and PDP in the state, saying that under Mehbooba Mufti's command, the militant recruitment increased and stone pelters were enjoying impunity.
In a recent interview with a New Delhi-based news channel, Malik said he admits the fact that when Mehbooba was the CM of the state, the recruitment of militants witnessed a spike and also those pelting stones too found it easier to attack the security forces.
Such a revelation has been made for the first time since Governor Malik assumed office in the state and has also given a subtle hint at the possible reaso... | |
| | | | Kashmir centric politicians fail to digest truth, forget KPs were chased out in their tenure | | 'J&K remained peaceful during Hindu rule' | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 31: The recent statement of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath that Jammu and Kashmir was peaceful as long as it was governed by a Hindu ruler (Maharaja Hari Singh) has apparently annoyed Kashmir centric politicians. It seems they have been unable to digest the truth.
"As long as there was a Hindu ruler in Jammu and Kashmir, both Hindus and Sikhs were living safely. However, soon after the kingdom ended, the Hindu community witnessed a downfall," Adityanath said recently.
"What is the condition now in Kashmir? Can Hindus, Sikhs living there say the same thing now (that the Valley is still peaceful)? Absolutely not. We should learn something fro... | |
| | | | Governor exposes PDP's duplicity on corruption | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 31: After exposing various scams of the previous PDP-BJP government, Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday further exposed PDP leaders for trying to raking up emotions of the people of Kashmir by hide their misdeeds in the name of ethnicity.
Governor said today that some people have been distorting his statements by claiming that entire Kashmiri community is corrupt.
In an indirect attack on PDP said, the Governor said, "I have not defamed Kashmiris. Rather, those people are defaming the Kashmiris who are indulging in corruption. I have seen two facets of Kashmir: the poor and the opulent and rich. I want to end this culture to make every resident of Kashm... | |
| | | | SAC approves election of Mayor, President for municipal bodies through secret ballot | | Chances of horse trading likely come down across Jammu & Kashmir | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 31: With the State Administrative Council (SAC) approving the election of Mayor for Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and President of different municipal councils and committees across the state through secret ballot there are chances that horse trading would stop in such matters.
As the picture with regards to election of Mayor for SMC is somewhat unclear the approval of Municipal Laws is likely to pave the way in this regard. This development assumes significance since the independents have decided not to join any political party more so the election of Mayor for SMC is yet to be carried out... | |
| | | | Utilization of HDF in Gurez: DHSK issues notice against BMO | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 31: In order to hide his alleged misdeeds, the Block Medical Officer (BMO) with an aim of evading RTI appeal hearing before his Director has been continuously remaining absent.
The Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) has issued a notice against the BMO directing him to explain his position. It is alleged that health block Gurez is marred by corruption and mismanagement of funds.
Details available with Early Times reveal that information under J&K RTI Act 2009 was sought from BMO Gurez regarding details of revenue generated by health block Gurez and funds spent on Hospital Development Fund (HDF).
When the concerned BMO remained absent in subsequen... | |
| | | | SAC reverses directions of previous Governor | | Approves 26 new degree colleges | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 31: Governor Satya Pal Malik has through State Administrative Council (SAC) headed by him ordered the establishing of 26 degree colleges against the twenty four colleges for which the previous Mehbooba led PDP-BJP coalition cabinet had granted sanction and orders were issued. Interestingly, N N Vohra, the former Governor had directed the cancellation of the orders issued for establishing these Degree Colleges.
The SAC sanctioned twenty six colleges but their proposed locations have been changed. The new locations of the colleges are Ajas and Hajin in Bandipora, Kunjwani/Sainik Colony in Jammu, Nagrota in Udhampur, Khaltsi in Leh, Awantipora in Pulwama, D... | |
| | | | Valley private schools fleece parents, defy HC orders | | |  Mohammad Sarfaraz
Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, Oct 31: Throwing norms to wind, one of the premier schools in this north Kashmir district has openly violated the High Court order and awarded contract of books and other stationary items to a particular bookseller.
According to sources, the contract of books and other stationery items was awarded to the bookseller who is selling books and school uniforms on exorbitant prices.
Irony of the fact is that school management has not issued a li... | |
| | | | BDO Warwan attached for showing negligence in election duties | | | | Early Times Report
Kishtwar, Oct 31: Taking strong note of non performance on part of the senior official towards on going election process, District Election Officer Kishtwar while taking serious note of lackdiasical attitude shown in election related duties today attached BDO Warwan.
Mohd Rafi in the office of ACD Kishtwar as the said officer who also is Nodal Officer for conduct of Panchayat Elections in his block failed to furnish the details of final ward wise numbers of nomination forms of Sarpanches and Panches received as on 30.10.2018 within stipulated timelines. The decision was taken after state election authorities shows its concern towards delay on part of the District Admi... | |
| | | | Udhampur: Rampant corruption mars PMGSY | | |  Arun Jasrotia
Early Times Report
Ramnagar (Udhampur), Oct 31: Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) has virtually become a money-minting scheme for officials, at least in Udhampur district.
For example, several crore rupees were sanctioned under the scheme for road work from Langa to Marta (Rashole) in Ramnagar tehsil of Udhampur. The brazen misuse of funds is visible here as in the name of black topping of 6 kilometer road only a thin layer of coal tar was laid and the work is under ... | |
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