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Fed up', NC leader looking for 'alternatives' | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 10: A senior leader of the National Conference, who has also been MLA in the past, is looking for alternatives for his future in politics.
Sources said the former NC MLA who had also remained a prominent face of the party from Hazratbal in the past was not in good terms with the party for the past several months.
Sources said the main reason of his getting "alienated" was that the party was unlikely to grant him ticket for the then prospective Assembly elections from anywhere in Srinagar.
Sources said the party had been eyeing to give Hazratbal constituency ticket to one of the two contenders, who were being seen among the best bets.
Sources said with the abrogation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2019, the politician has been contact with some politicians from other parties.
"He has been approached by leaders from other parties but his final response is awaited," said a source in know of the matter.
The source said the only thing clear was that the politician in question was not going to stay back with the NC. "He... | |
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Height of H&ME negligence: 200-bedded maternity misses numerous deadlines | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 10: The negligence of Health and Medical Education Department can be gauged from the fact that the 200 bedded Maternity Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu has not been made functional despite seven years and continues missing deadlines over deadlines.
Here need to mention that the National Conference and Congress government in 2011 had started the work of above-said hospital within the premises of Government Hospital, Gandhi Nagar but due to lack of interest, the concerned authority has completely failed to operational the hospital.
"Keeping in view of huge rush at SMGS Hospital, which is overcrowded for the last many years, the proposal was taken up and... | |
| | BJP leaders illegally occupying official bungalows | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 10: While as opposition leaders are vacating their official accommodations due to pressure from the authorities, BJP leaders including former ministers and ex-MLAs have been shamelessly occupying government's palatial bungalows causing huge loss to the government's expenditure. Officers are the helm of the affairs are providing all luxuries to these BJP leaders from coffer of the government. Credible sources said that like opposition leaders, all former BJP ministers and ex-MLAs have to vacate official accommodation six months after dissolution of the Legislative Assembly but none of the leader has vacated the bungalows allotted to them during PDP-BJP gov... | |
| | Pak PM stoops low, rakes Kashmir again | Kartarpur corridor inaugural ceremony | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 10: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan once again on Saturday raked Kashmir on the occasion of inaugural ceremony of Kartarpur corridor.
An analyst while talking to Early Times said, "It is unfortunate that Imran Khan linked the opening of Kartarpur corridor with Kashmir and tried to send a message that everything is connected to Kashmir." He said, "The Kartarpur corridor has nothing to do with Kashmir but Khan didn't leave the opportunity to pinch India. On the other hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed magnanimity and thanked Imran Khan for understanding India's vision and opening the Kartarpur corridor. This shows the difference between the mindsets... | |
| | Single use plastic water bottles to ban in offices | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 10: As polythene takes a tool on the fragile Jammu and Kashmir environment, government has decided to ban the single use plastic water bottles in government offices and universities of the new Union Territory.
In view of the adverse impact on health and environmental hazards posed by use of plastic items, the authorities have imposed a ban on them in government departments and educational institutions of Jammu and Kashmir.
The decision has been taken in the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing at 74th session of UN general Assembly in September.
He has said that India was advocating for the elimination of single-use p... | |
| | As advisors demit offices, pleas in their offices gather dust | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 10: The pleas people had submitted in the offices of advisors to past governor of Jammu and Kashmir are gathering dust as there is no confirmation about whether the four government appointed advisors will join offices anytime soon.
Prior to the creation of union territory, past Jammu and Kashmir governor had fur advisors who were heading various departments in the erstwhile state. They include Vijay Kumar, Khurshid A Ganai, K Skadndan, Kewal Kumar Sharma and Farooq Ahmad Khan.
Of these five Advisors of the Governor, three were locals from Jammu and Kashmir and two from outside the State. Khurshid Ganai, Kewal Krishan Sharma and farooq Khan belonged ... | |
| | Restrictions lifted, schools and colleges to re-open: Div Com | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 10: "Precautionary restrictions were lifted from Jammu and schools and colleges in the division shall remain open from tomorrow i.e November 11, 2019" informed Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Sanjeev Verma during a press conference held here this evening.
The Div Com informed that examinations for the winter zone and other examinations will be held as per the schedule from tomorrow.
He said the restrictions were lifted for Jammu Division after an assessment... | |
| | Rattled Pak pushes more artillery, SG commandos close to LoC months after Article 370 abrogation | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, Nov 10: The Pakistan Army has been slowly enhancing its firepower by moving its artillery close the Line of Control (LoC).
It has also marginally increased the number of troops deployed at the LoC months after the abrogation of provisions under Article 370 that gave a special status to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), according to an analysis done by the Indian Army.
With over 2,000 troops of Special Service Group (SSG) and special operations wing at the LoC, The Pakistani Army's numbers are more than that of the Indian Army's Special Forces deployed close to the Line of Control.
"The analysis calls out bogey that Pakistan has been trying to create of Kashmir being turn... | |
| | Peace march organized on occasion of Eid-i-Milad Un nabi | | | Vijaypur, Nov 10: The Muslim brethren of adjoining area of Vijaypur on the occasion of Eid-i-Milad-Un-Nabi held a peace march from block ground Vijaypur which ended at Jamia Masjid Thalori.
The people were holdings a Tringa flag in their hands and had shown their solidarity and faith in India. The procession was headed by Molvi Sarfraz, Master Hasham Ali, Allah Rahim, Panch Rehmat Ali, Lal Hussain. The local people of different communities have welcomed & greeted the Muslim community at th... | |
| | Unscheduled power cuts irk exam students in valley | | | Wajahat Shabir
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 10: The unscheduled power cuts in the valley since the heavy snowfall have irked scores of students who are currently going under annual board exams for the class 10th and 12 th.
The valley saw the dip in temperature last week, while as the untimely snowfall was witnessed from Wednesday midnight.
The heavy snowfall took a heavy toll on power while playing hide and seek with the residents.
Majority of places in the Srinagar and other adjacent areas under unscheduled power on and off, while as authorities are doing all they can to restore the power fully as soon as possible.
"My annual board exams are going and since I have to prepar... | |
| | Fire Station demanded in Sunderbani | | | AB Sharma
Early Times Report
Sunderbani, Nov 10: The locals of Sunderbani city have demanded establishment of Fire Station in Sunderbani Town of district Rajouri.
The locals said that there is dire need of Fire Station in the town to face any untoward incident due to breaking out of fire in the city. "The town is very populated with hundreds of shops, hotels and other business establishments but in case of fire incident, there is no Fire Station to extinguish the fire which causes huge loss," the locals said.
They further said the nearest Fire Station is at Nowshera which is 35 kms away from Sunderbani, which fails to take prompt action in case of fire breaks out. "Recently a g... | |
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