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Financial constraints cited as primary reason, further confabulations required Govt may not go ahead with 33 years of cap service proposal 11/29/2019 10:22:59 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Nov 29: The Jammu and Kashmir administration seems to have been put the proposal for the cap service of 33 years in limbo, citing financial constraints involved in the process as the primary reason. Sources within the dispensation divulged that the government of Jammu and Kashmir has cited financial implications involved in the process of announcing cap service of 33 years for the incumbent government officials. As per the details coming to the fore, it is going to be nonetheless a Herculean task for the administration of Jammu and Kashmir to implement 33 years of cap service as its outcome is going to put an unprecedented burden upon the state exchequer. As per the reports that earlier were making rounds, the government was likely to nod to the proposal of setting a limit of 33 years of service in the government, leaving thousands of employees at the brink of retirement. The government, by virtue of this order had aimed at addressing the mounting crises of unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir which as per the government's own facts and figures have surpas...   READ MORE

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Says bureaucrats scared him by claiming 1000 people may be killed Former J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik spills beans 11/29/2019 10:22:44 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Nov 29: Former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Satya Pal Malik while addressing a function at Panaji in Goa on Thursday said that bureaucrats in Kashmir had scared him by claiming that if J&K was reorganized more than 1000 people might be killed. Malik, who saw a landmark political and constitutional transition in J&K during his stint as J&K Governor, revealed that he was even told that "J&K Police will revolt". "But I am proud of Kashmir Police that even on the occasion of Eid none of the soldiers asked for an off. Everyone was on duty and celebrated Eid (while standing) in the lines," he added. An analyst while talking to Early Times said, "The former J&K Govern...   READ MORE   Locals demand probe into Gulmarg hotel fire 11/29/2019 10:22:30 PM Early Times Report srinagar, Nov 29: Sensing mischief in the fire that recently gutted a hotel at the famous ski resort of Gulmarg, the locals have demanded a probe into the matter. A locals said given the way the fire had erupted from the hotel suggested that such incident couldn't take place because of short-circuit. "The entire length and breadth of the hotel caught fire in one go," the locals said. They apprehend that the hotelier may have done so get insurance cover and come up with a brand new hotel. Sources said around a year ago the said hotelier had tried to upgrade and expand his hotel but the same had to be stopped midway following hue and cry raised by the locals for violat...   READ MORE   Govt concerned over transmission of unauthorized channels 11/29/2019 10:22:20 PM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report srinagar, Nov 29: Taking a serious note, government has directed district development commissioners to ban transmission of unauthorized channels in Kashmir. "All district development commissioners shall immediately ban transmission/ telecast of unauthorized channels if any being telecasted shall initiate necessary action against the cable operators who are telecasting such channels. Besides those dish TVs which are being procured from Jammu ad are telecasting un-authorized channels shall be immediately seized," reads an order issued by divisional commissioner Kashmir to district development commissioners, a copy of which lies with Early Times. A sen...   READ MORE   Centrally sponsored scheme IAY fails to end miseries of people in Anantnag 2312 poor families await help 11/29/2019 10:22:05 PM Saahil Suhail Early Times Report anantnag, Nov 29: The Center Sponsored Scheme, Indira Awas Yojna (IAY) has failed to end the miseries of downtrodden people in Kashmir valley can be gauged from the fact that around 2312 poor families alone in Anantnag district haven't received promised money from the Rural Development Department for constructions of their houses under the scheme. The families, mostly belonging to Below Poverty Line and other categories, have received a portion of payment in year 2014 after the department approved their cases, however since then the department hasn't paid them second installment. "The department hasn't released second installment in our favor because of ...   READ MORE   Admin starts release of mainstream politicians, three former CMs continue to be under arrest 11/29/2019 10:21:50 PM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report srinagar, Nov 29: The administration of the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir led by Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu has slowly but surely started the process of releasing the mainstream politicians who are under arrest since August 5 this year. Few days back five mainstream politicians belonging to different mainstream political parties were either released or shifted to the official residences from the sub-jail formed in the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir. All these politicians have been members of Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly and also served as ministers on different occasions. The administration ordered for the release of Peo...   READ MORE   Govt issues public hearing schedule for Advisors 11/29/2019 10:21:42 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Nov 29: The Government on Friday issued schedule of hearing of Public Grievances by the Advisors to Lieutenant Governor. An order issued here said the Advisors to the Lieutenant Governor of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall hear public grievances in Jammu and Srinagar. Advisor KK Sharma will listen to people's grievances on Monday and Tuesday from 10 am to 12 noon in Srinagar at Grievance Cell, Church Lane, Sonwar. Similarly, Advisor Farooq Khan will hear public grievances on Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 12 noon at Grievance Cell, Church Lane, Sonwar. Advisor Sharma will hear public grievances on Thursday and Friday in Jammu from 10 am to 1...   READ MORE   Govt working on implementation of 73rd, 74th amendments of Panchayat Raj Act to empower PRIs: Lt Governor 11/29/2019 10:21:25 PM Early Times Report budgam, Nov 29: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today said that government was working on implementation of 73rd and 74th amendments of Panchayat Raj Act to empower Panchayat members to work more effectively across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Lt. Governor made these remarks while addressing a huge gathering during Back to Village-2 programme at Sonpah, Beerwah in Budgam district. The Lt. Governor was accompanied by Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmany...   READ MORE

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