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Multi-crore 'scam' surfaces in PDD Govt to probe procurement of faulty electric poles in Kashmir 11/27/2019 10:59:23 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Nov 27: In a major embarrassment for the Power Development Department, the electric poles made of cement, installed in various areas of Srinagar and elsewhere in Kashmir have collapsed after developing cracks exposing how "substandard" procurement was done by the government over the years. Official sources said what has come as an even bigger embarrassment is that the poles collapsed in areas where no trees had fallen during the recent snowfall. Sources said scores of collapsed electric poles were seen in areas like Raj Bagh, Nishat and Hyder pora where no tree was present even in the vicinity of the transmission lines that could have led to the collapse of the network during the recent snowfall. "Snowfall is only a lame excuse. An electric pole should not crack or collapse as they are designed and developed to bear with such local conditions… The only reason for the failure of the poles is that their manufacturing has been substandard and that the concerned had not adhered to proper quality check," said a senior official of the PDD on the condit...   READ MORE

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Jammu shamelessly ignore Jammu in organizing "Khelo Kashmir" 11/27/2019 10:58:40 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Nov 27: After getting their votes the BJP has shamelessly started ditching people of Jammu region in a phased manner. Holding of three-day "Khelo Kashmir"- first sporting event after abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir, is an indication that BJP is taking Jammu region for granted thanks to 'incapable and sycophant' leaders of Jammu region. The martial arts event has been organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Development Foundation, an NGO, and promoted by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Avinash Rai Khanna, who is incharge of J&K BJP. Instead of holding similar event in Jammu region, BJP is focusing only in Kashmir Valley at the cost of Jammu youth. "The ...   READ MORE   Ousted PDP leader camping in Dubai! 11/27/2019 10:58:31 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Nov 27: One of the ousted leaders of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), who has long been dreaming of becoming the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, has been camping in Dubai. Sources said the leader has gone there for "some personal and future reasons." Sources said the leader, who is a businessman turned politician, has been camping in Dubai for the past around a fortnight. Sources said he was likely to travel to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah as well in the coming days. The sources said he was seen interacting with "some influential people" from the Indian sub-continent. The Early Times had already reported that the leader in question was looking ahead to trav...   READ MORE   It is a long walk to freedom for JK's two former CMs Govt apprehends release of Omar, Mehbooba could trigger chaos again 11/27/2019 10:58:24 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Nov 27: The two former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir- Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti will have to wait to see themselves as free birds again as the government is apprehensive that the release of the duo has the tendency to leave the law and order in doldrums. As per the reports coming to the fore, the government is mulling to release the detained political leaders who were arrested on August 4- a day ahead of revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Now when more than 100 days have passed since the embargo began, the government is initiating the process of releasing the detained political leaders in a phased manner. However, if reports are ...   READ MORE   Terrorists turn guns towards commoners Kill innocents, trigger explosions, burn shops 11/27/2019 10:58:08 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Nov 27: Pakistan sponsored terrorists attacking a Back to Village programme in South Kashmir's Anantnag district, killing a Sarpanch and a government employee, triggering an explosion outside the gate of Kashmir University and setting shops ablaze at different places have created fear in the Valley. An analyst while talking to Early Times said, "The terrorists and their bosses sitting across the Line of Control are finding it difficult to digest that the common people are in no mood to follow their diktats and they are keen on resuming their daily chores." He said that the so-called champions of human rights - Kashmiri separatists and mainstream leaders have m...   READ MORE   Army has worked a new strategy to increase vigil of militant strikes in Kashmir: GOC Victor force 11/27/2019 10:57:36 PM Wajahat Shabir Early Times Report Srinagar, Nov 27: General Operation Commanding (GOC) Victor Force K Sengupta said that Army has worked a new strategy to increase vigil of militant strikes in Kashmir by taking out and diffusing the explosives beforehand to prevent causalities". K. Sen Gupta further said, "We have increased the vigil in such a manner that we are able to block the incidents before taking place by discovering the explosives before hand and diffusing them. General Operation Commanding (GOC) Victor Force K Sengupta said, "The elimination of two Hizbul Mujahideen militants on Tuesday was a big success for security forces". On Tuesday, the army and police in a joint opera...   READ MORE   Hakura Anantnag Attack: Officers' back 'back to Village' Program Slain officer, sarpanch laid to rest 11/27/2019 10:57:17 PM Saahil Suhail Early Times Report Anantnag, Nov 27: A day after militants attacked 'Back to Village' Program in South Kashmir's Anantnag and killed an agriculture officer and elected Sarpanch, officers and residents of 99 halqas of Anantnag district on Wednesday backed 'Back to village' program by attending these programs with much enthusiasm. Back to village program, which was conducted in five blocks of Anantnag district, were attended by large number of people and the visiting officers do preferred to attend duties despite the fact that Hakura Anantnag Attack has terrorized them. The officers sent out a strong message to anti-social elements and conveyed them that it was peace and ...   READ MORE   Panchayati Raj system is finally taking roots in J&K: Lt. Governor Calls for active public participation for strengthening the Panchayats 11/27/2019 10:57:12 PM Early Times Report REASI, Nov 27: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu visited Panchayat Dheerti of block Panthal of Reasi district to get a first-hand experience of the ongoing "Back to Village-2" programme here today. BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary, Sanjeev Verma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Indu Kanwal Chib, Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, SSP Reasi, Rashmi Wazir and various district officers, Panchayat representatives and locals were present on the occasion. In his remarks, th...   READ MORE   Jammuites need sincere leaders: Munish 11/27/2019 10:56:41 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Nov 27: Editor, Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Wednesday asked people to extend their wholehearted support to his mission of putting Jammu on the path of development. Carrying forward his mass contact programme in Rani Talab Digiana, Munish said, "Jammu is deprived of development in the real sense. No one from the political class of Jammu made genuine efforts to develop the city on modern lines. Jammuites need leaders, who can work sincerely and tirelessly for the...   READ MORE   Will distribute my salary among needy' 11/27/2019 10:56:30 PM Early Times Report Jammu: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, has said that if he wins the forthcoming Assembly elections from Gandhi Nagar constituency he would distribute his monthly salary among the needy people in his constituency. "It's my promise to you people that besides carrying out development work, I would distribute my salary among the needy people. I assure you that I would not take any money from anyone, nor would I remain inaccessible. Whenever you need me I will be available," Munish said. ...   READ MORE   PDD fails to adhere to its own power curtailment schedule 11/27/2019 9:43:48 PM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Nov 27: Adding further woes to people, Power Development Department is not even adhering its own power curtailment schedule, ranging from 4:30 hour and 8:30 hour electricity cuts in metered and unmetered areas, respectively. Kashmir has been facing abrupt power cuts since November 7, when valley received season's first snowfall. PDD has issued power curtailment schedule for metered and non-metered areas of Srinagar. As per the PDD curtailment schedule, there will be 4:30 hour power curtailment in metered areas of Srinagar in a day. These areas have been divided into three groups. They will face one hour 30 minute power curtailment three time...   READ MORE

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