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| BJP appoints ex-militant for Srinagar constituency | | U-turn on rehabilitation of militants | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 27: There seems to be no end to the entry of anti-national elements to the fold of BJP. This is despite the fact that the party has all along been advocating stern action against the anti-national elements.
Sources told Early Times that BJP recently elected a former militant as president of one of the sensitive constituencies of summer capital of the state. The person elected to head BJP in this constituency is not owned by his family members but still then the party chose him to take an all important assignment in the party.
"This former militant has been elected as President of the constituency where the BJP had a great chance of winnin... | |
| | | | GMC students run SMHS Hospital in Srinagar | | Seniors spend more time at clinics, death rate on rise | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 27: Kashmir's most visited hospital, SMHS, is fast losing its sheen as complaints about senior doctors leaving the patients at the mercy of the Government Medical College (GMC) students have been pouring in continuously. However, the frequent pleas to put system on track have fallen flat on the deaf ears.
Sources told Early Times that senior doctors visit the hospital in the morning for rounds and "disappear" leaving the burden to handle the hospital on junior doctors, mostly GMC students, who are doing MBBS from there. "SMHS hospital has turned into training centre for the students where they apply hit and trial method to treat the patients," sources clai... | |
| | | | Pak bleeding India, BJP plays cricket with it | | Insulting martyrs of 26/11 | | | ET Report
jammu, Nov 27: While intelligence agencies warn of Pakistan's attempt to create more troubles in Jammu & Kashmir and other parts of India, BCCI officials, including its secretary and BJP Lok Sabha member Anurag Thakur, couldn't find a better day other than 26/11 to hint about building India-Pakistan cricketing ties which were broken in the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack in Mumbai on 26/11 in 2008 which killed hundreds of Indians and many foreign nationals, including Americans and Israelis.
Thakur, in addition, wrote a letter to the Government of India to give a green signal so that Pakistani and Indian cricket teams play some matches in Sri Lanka. Only recently, Thakur... | |
| | | | Mufti unhappy with JU VC | | Reprimands him for starting skill development courses | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Nov 27: Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed reportedly reprimanded the Vice-Chancellor of University of Jammu on Friday for not starting the skill development courses in the varsity.
Addressing the gathering at JU, the Chife Minister expressed dismay over the VC- JU not recognizing the importance of the skill development courses. In an angry tone Mufti said, "It's your (VC's) choice to start the skill development courses or not. I can't keep on telling you again and again."
The CM was speaking at a function organized to commemorate the inauguration of the academic-cum administrative block at Jammu University. Mufti was accompanied by the Deputy Chief Minister... | |
| | | | Desperate BJP hordes at GL Dogra function | | An appeasement to Jaitley? | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Nov 27: The observance of 28th death anniversary of Lt Girdhari Lal Dogra today turned out to be a conspicuous affair with many misses and many additions that wore obvious look of a hint to certain central quarters by ruling BJP's dispensation here.
While no national political celebrity adorned the function, State BJP leaders thronging the venue in hordes gave an ample reflection of their loyalty to the king (Finance Minister Arun Jaitley) that how strongly they are gelled with the obsession with the late Dogra and his ideology.
While the historical perspective of the late leader is clearly distinct about his political endeavors in the State, though as the Finan... | |
| | | | Modi raj and people of Jammu, Ladakh | | A saga of broken promises-II | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Nov 27: Did the Modi Government respect the mandate the BJP got in Jammu in the Assembly election? The Modi-led Government instead of appreciating the nature of the mandate subverted it. The BJP threw its vision document into dustbin, entered into an alliance with a party that had repeatedly condemned it as communal, anti-Kashmir and anti-Muslim and became part of the State Government. Even before assuming office in alliance with its coalition partner, the BJP signed an agenda of alliance that was patently anti-Jammu, anti-Ladakh, anti-refugees and anti-backward social groups.
As said, the BJP went back on its commitment that it will encourage discussion on Artic... | |
| | | | GMS-Rathian awaits upgradation, repairs but authorities twiddle thumbs | | |  Ashwani Sharma
Early Times Report
Udhampur, Nov 27: Government Middle School (GMS) Rathian functioning for the last 30 years in the locality still is awaiting its due upgradation and much needed repairs but authorities have twiddled thumb to this much significant want of the locals and the students as well
According to locals, the two rooms of the age old school are totally damaged but department rarely had bothered to take care of despite repeated reminders from teachers and the eminent cit... | |
| | | | Prepare students for bigger challenges: Mufti | | | |
Early Times Report
jammu, Nov 27: Asking institutes of higher learning to foster an environment that prepares our human resource better for bigger challenges ahead, Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Friday stated that today's students need for more knowledge and skill to compete and thrive at the cutting edge level.
He reiterated the need to link education with employment and asked universities to take a lead in 'student ownership', which goes beyond mere symbolism of handing out degree certificates. "We cannot afford to look the other way when it comes to finding the right kind of jobs for our youth. Universities are now required to get involved in not only imparting quality ed... | |
| | | | RD officials awake, retrieve encroached land in Kathua | | |  Arun Trisal
Early Times Reoprt
Kathua, Nov 27: The Revenue Department has awakened to snub the land encroachers and released 28.9 kanals and 18.4 kanals grazing land falling in Khasra no. 96/97 and 471 respectively in Panchay at Hamirpur, Tehsil Hiranagar on Friday.
Locals had been raising voice against encroachment after being informed by Early Times that in their Panchayat a big chunk of common grazing/government has gone into the possession of some influential persons of the Panchayat.... | |
| | | | PoJK, Gilgit-Baltistan are legitimately Indian | | NC is Pakistan's mouthpiece in J&K | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Nov 27: Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah on Friday violated the J&K Constitution and India Constitution to identify himself and his party with Pakistan and he spoke against the territorial integrity of India and for Pakistan in Jammu itself when people were remembering late NC/Congress leader Girdhari Lal Dogra. As a matter of fact, he acted as Pakistani spokesperson and separatist and votary of two-nation in him declared in a highly objectionable manner that "PoJK and Gilgit-Baltistan are part of Pakistan and they shall remain so" and that "India and Pakistan should talk to resolve the issue, as war is not a solution".
As expected, his anti-India declaration evoked... | |
| | | | DSP turns property dealer, makes crores | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 27: In what can be construed as the sheer misuse of police uniform, a controversial DSP, widely known as a property dealer in police circles, is alleged to have amassed a huge wealth by purchasing disputed properties at cheaper rates and then selling them on higher rates.
He is also alleged to have acted as a mediator in several land deals and taken his share of the proceeds. He started the real estate business while he was posted in Jammu. In his capacity as SHO of various police stations, he purchased several disputed properties and minted a lot of money. He even had his share in various construction works in Jammu.
However, after his promotion as DSP, h... | |
| | | | 55% people go to private hospitals | | J&K No 1 in health services? | | | Syed Junaid Hashmi
Early Times Report
jammu, Nov 27: Awarded for purportedly having excellent healthcare facilities, 55.3 percent people in Jammu and Kashmir prefer private institutions over Government hospitals which are controlled, managed and funded by the State Health Ministry.
According to the Health and Family Welfare Statistics-2015; 55.3 percent households stated that they do not go to the Government hospitals owing to poor quality of healthcare services which they provide. They said that the ordeal begins in the emergency of Government hospitals and ends either in the mortuary or in some badly managed ward where from Doctors to Nurses, you have to virtually hanker around to make... | |
| | | | JKPSC notification confuses aspirants | | | | Akshay Azad
Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 27: The J&K Public Service Commission (JKPSC) authorities recently issued a notice, asking the aspirants, who have applied for the posts of College Assistant Professors, to furnish a certificate from the concerned universities from where they have obtained Ph.D degrees, has left many aspirants totally confused.
The aspirants have termed the notice as ambiguous, as it has failed to provide all details to the aspirants for the posts of Assistant Professors.
The JKPSC, on 23/11/2015, issued a notice which reads, "The candidates who have applied for the post of Assistant Professor in various disciplines in Higher Education Department on the basis of... | |
| | | | FCI procurement centres cheat gullible farmers | | Contractors charging arbitrary labour charges | | |
G S Asgotra
Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 27: Recently established procurement centres by Food Corporation of India (FCI) to procure paddy in Jammu Province, are leaving no stone unturned to cheat gullible farmers.
However, during establishment of procurement centres in Jammu division, the FCI fixed Rs 4.30 would be charged as labourers charges over 35 kg/ bag or nearly Rs 17 rupees on per quintal but some contractors engaged by FCI to procure paddy are arbitrary charging between Rs 70-80 on per quintals by the farmers in RS Pura and Marh area of Jammu.
A farmer, Ram Lal of RS Pura said that the coalition PDP-BJP government led by Mufti Mohammed Sayeed had repeatedly claimed that the ... | |
| | | | Mahore: Poor health care plagues people of 58 panchayats | | | |
Bijay Charak
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 27: Prevailing situation at CHC Mahore gives an insight into the fragile condition of the healthcare in the peripheral areas of the state as 13 of the 16 sanctioned posts of doctors are vacant for years in this health care unit that caters to people of 58 panchayats of the region.
Sources informed Early Times that a decade back, CHC Mahore was upgraded by state government but upgradation has been confined to the files of the health department.
"The CHC Mahore has sanctioned strength of 16 doctors including six specialist doctors, eight Assistant Surgeons and two Dental Surgeon but the all posts of specialist doctors are vacant. Besides, six p... | |
| | | | SMC's admission in denial 'confirms' hoarding scam | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 27: Want to know how illegal constructions have mushroomed in Srinagar and why SMC has failed to act? Sample this: The SMC has officially admitted that a concrete construction came up illegally under its nose at the busy Hyderpora flyover here, which is frequented by the VIPs. And, despite having assured that the encroachment would be removed "in shortest possible time", the civic body failed to act, even after a fortnight of media campaign. The SMC has made this startling revelation, in response to a news story published in this newspaper on November 21, that the Srinagar Municipal Corporation has "illegally" allotted prime locations for installation of ... | |
| | | | Ex-CM launches tirade against Mehbooba | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 27: Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to deflect public attention from the poor response to his public rallies is now taking a refugee in the hypothetical proposition on Mehbooba Mufti becoming the next CM.
Omar Abdullah addressing a thinly attended rally at Ramban, said the bureaucracy is confused as it is Mehbooba Mufti who is acting as chief executive officer.
The term CEO is very close to the former CM as he has in his six-tenure as the CM acted as CEO, concentrating more on looks, speeches and tele talk than understanding the ground realities and sufferings of the people.
It's because he acted as CEO for the full six year, that his party suffered ... | |
| | | | Illegal construction resumes in Pahalgam | | Minister's close aide flouts norms with impunity | | 
Early Times Report
Anantnag, Nov 27: An influential hotelier has resumed construction work on a commercial complex in violation of the normsat Ganeshpora in Pahalgam allegedly at the behest of a senior cabinet minister.
Ganeshpora along with 10 vicinities of Pahalgam like Gujrani Batkoot, Mawoora and Srechan were notified in 2013 and brought within the purview of Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA).
Official sources in Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA) told Early Times that the viola... | |
| | | | J&K police spending over Rs 1.44 cr on purchase of medals | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 27: As the department is left with no medals and insignia for the officers who have been awarded Sher-e-Kashmir medals for meritorious and gallantry services, J&K police are spending over Rs 1.44 cr on their purchase.
"The department at present is left with no medals which were to be distributed among the dozens of police officers who have been awarded Sher-e-Kashmir medals for meritorious and gallantry services by the government," police sources said.
Following the home department approval in this regard vide its order No 501, the police headquarters has engaged a firm for the manufacture and supply of medals. A total of 196 medals would be supplied by th... | |
| | | | National security compromised at AADHAR centres | | AADHAR 'mafia' threatens Kishtwar youth | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, Nov 27: A youth running a computer shop at Sampuran Market Kuleed in Kishtwar is receiving calls from Kashmir, Jammu, Chandigarh and also from some Kishtwar-based mobile numbers with the callers threatening him to close down his shop where AADHAR cards are processed.
Talking to Early Times, 29-year-old Rohit Singh Shan said he had availed a bank loan to set up a computer shop at Kishtwar and tied his business with Delhi-based AADHAR enrollment agency some two years ago after following proper procedure.
He said that in the meantime the government also awarded the AADHAR enrolment contract to some private company in Kishtwar and the said comp... | |
| | | | As chopper service resumes, fear grips passengers, Katra people | | Casual approach on part of Shrine Board, DGCA for regular monitoring …? | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 27: As the helicopter service has been resumed for Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on trial basis, fear continues to grip both the passengers and people of Katra too for they feel the city , at least the areas which fall under the route these choppers take has become vulnerable and therefore unsafe for the residents. Shrine Board and DGCA have surfaced on the scene with active monitoring after the crash on Monday, anger is directed towards both for what is now being seen as lapses and casual approach on their part.
Sources said while both the government and DGCA have ordered separate enquiries to find out the reasons that led this mishap, it is the casual approac... | |
| | | | Lone officer runs ZEO office Jourian | | | | Arun Singh
Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 27: Exposing tall claims of the Education Minister of streamlining the education department, the Jourian Zonal Education Officer Jourian is run by a lone officer even as 10 posts remain vacant since 1991.
Sources told Early Times that it has been more than 24 years since the inception of ZEO Office Jourian but till date the required posts have not been filled and it is functioning with negligible staff and making temporary arrangements. "At least eight posts are unfilled in ZEO Jourian out of minimum ten posts despite knowing the fact that with the passage time the numbers of schools have increased leading to the burden on the under staffe... | |
| | | | Kupwara encounter enters 15th day | | | | S.Tahir-ulHaq
Early Times Report
KUPWARA, Nov 27: Fresh exchange of fire took place between security forces and militants for the 15th consecutive day in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Friday. However no casualty was reported till the last reports came in.
A senior police official said that, after receiving a tip off regarding presence of militants in the area a joint team of Army's 41 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) 4 Para commandos and SOG launched a massive search operation in Manigah village of the frontier district near Line of Control (LoC).
The official said that the contact was established at Chornard forests in Hajinaka area at around 8:00 am today.
Fresh firing has been report... | |
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