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| Ruhullah was first sidestepped, later stripped of portfolio | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 9: An incident quoted by CAG in its report has brought forth chilling reality of how incapacitated ex-Minister for Science and Technology Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi was during his tenure until he was removed and replaced with a Minister of State (MoS) from Kargil when NC-Congress coalition Government was in the office.
The incident has brought alive the debate about who controlled the Ministers during Omar's tenure and how powerful the Ministers were. According to C... | |
| | | | Dr Zargar lobbying for another extension as Director SKIMS | | | | Early Times Report
srinagar, Dec 9: Director SKIMS, Dr Showkat Zargar, who is already enjoying extension, is trying for yet another extension.
Sources said he has started lobbying in the corridors of power that he be granted another extension, three months before his tenure ends.
The Government was planning to start process for appointment of the new Director SKIMS. The Government top brass including Prof Amitabh Matto, who is advisor to Chief Minister, want the affairs of SKIMS be handed over into "able hands of some competent doctor of integrity," said sources.
Brother-in-law of a Cabinet Minister and a private doctor who allegedly have business partnership with Dr Zargar, are pushing... | |
| | | | Amitab Mattoo eyes RS seat | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 9: Amitabh Mattoo, political advisor to Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, is trying to get a seat in Rajya Sabha.
Sources said he is trying to influence Mufti to achieve his goal. "Mattoo is trying the influence of Mufti Sayeed to get him into the RS by another quota outside the State as all the five seats from the State for the RS have been filled only recently," the sources said.
They said Mattoo is not satisfied with being limited to the J&K, where he doesn't see much scope for him. He wants to expand and use his resources build over the years but cultivating people across the board.
He was sidelined after which he managed to get an assignment in ... | |
| | | | All India survey reveals JK's worsening health scenario | | | | Peerzada Ummer
Early Times Report
srinagar, Dec 9: Mocking at the tall claims of the State dispensation about the growth and improvement in the health sector of Jammu and Kashmir, a recent detailed health survey paints a grim picture of State's worsening situation on health ground.
A report published at all India level reveals that there are more than 50,000 cancer patients registered in different medical institutes in the State. It goes on further, saying medical equipment like machines used for testing purposes and even for surgical procedures are claimed to be non-operational in some premier hospitals. It is a compelling reason for patients to be shifted to private hospitals where ser... | |
| | | | BDO turns cameraman to appease Minister | | Skips duty to attend minister's function without invitation | | | Saahil Suhail
Early Times Report
Anantnag, Dec 9: To be in the good books of Rural Development Minister Abdul Haq Khan, the Block Development Officer (BDO) Damhal Hanji Pora Kulgam on Wednesday skipped his duties and attended an official function here in south Kashmir without any formal invitation.
The officer was caught on camera while collecting applications from general public along with some workers of a particular political party.
He was also spotted while clicking photographs of the gathering and VIPs present in the function organised by the Rural Development Department at Bagh-e-Nowgam area of Ashajipora, IN Anantnag.
In the function, which was attended by top PDP leaders, emplo... | |
| | | | Mufti hails India's powerful democratic institutions | | 'Pak grapples with political uncertainty even after 70 yrs' | | |
Early Times Report
anantnag, Dec 9: Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Wednesday credited India's powerful democratic institutions as the real factor behind its rise as a leading world power.
Mufti said Pakistan, on the other hand, continues to grapple with political uncertainty even after almost 70 years of its existence.
Welcoming the visit of Union Minister for External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj to Pakistan, Mufti said that J&K would be the principal beneficiary of thaw between the two neighbouring countries.
He hoped that the political uncertainty will come to an end and called upon those who have picked up guns to eschew violence, which hampers the development of Jammu & Ka... | |
| | | | BJP reneges on Article 370 promise? | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 9: While Jammuites have grown skeptical about the claims of the BJP since it became part of the PDP-led coalition Government in March, certain facts underlying its demeanor are more disturbing than what meets the eye.
For example, the promise about abolition of Article 370, which has been the priority insignia of the party in Jammu and Kashmir, has lost in oblivion.
Nearly two years ago when the then BJP Prime Ministerial candidate used to throng Jammu and sojourn here , his dialogue used to be 'holding a debate on Art 370" .
Today since promises about revocation of Art 370 have been almost diminished in the State, the thrown out BJP stalwart Hari Om spills... | |
| | | | Now, BJP leader hits at own Govt for irregular ration supply in Jammu | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 9: The State Government came under criticism from an unusual quarter over the issue of ration supply in Jammu region as the State unit of BJP on Wednesday said that there has been general complaints about people not getting sugar from public distribution system for the last few months.
Expressing concern over the irregular supply of ration, the party spokesperson Prof Virender Gupta asked the Government to streamline the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department and take action against staff responsible for such a situation. The poor sections of society, especially those living below poverty line, are totally dependent on public distribution syste... | |
| | | | Kingpin identified, youth leader under scanner | | Akhnoor sex scandal | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 9: Police have reportedly identified the kingpin behind the infamous Akhnoor sex scandal, Police sources told Early Times on Wednesday.
They said the victim girl who was allegedly kidnapped stated that a woman distributed her mobile phone number to local businessman and youth. "She also introduced me with some of the big wigs," the victim said.
Meanwhile, police also added section 376 (Rape) of RPC as prior to this police was only investigating the kidnapping angle.
Five persons have been detained till date while hunt to trace three others is on. Their names were disclosed by the victim before the court after she was brought back to Jammu. Police said tha... | |
| | | | Cabinet meet likely on Dec 18 | | | |
Early Times Report
srinagar, Dec 9: The State Cabinet is likely to meet on December 18 at Civil Secretariat in Jammu affect some transfers in Police and Civil Departments.
The Cabinet is meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on December 18. "Besides clearing the routine administrative agenda Cabinet is likely to order transfers and postings in the police and civil administration," sources said.
They said that the transfers in police and civil administration were to be ordered during the last Cabinet meeting but agenda in this regard was deferred.
Sources added that transfers of the district Superintendents of Police (SPs) is agenda of the Cabinet while... | |
| | | | Ex-DySP's Inspector son-in-law creates ripples in Police Deptt | | | | Sumit Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 9: An Inspector of J&K police, who is posted as Station House Officer somewhere in hilly district in Jammu province has now a day become hot topic in police circle as he is taking the advantage of his father-in-law, who is a former DySP and a politician, has managed the order of DIG to be kept on abeyance.
Informed sources said the said Inspector was suspended after a local MLA lodged complaint about his inefficiency in running the police station besides his involvement in corrupt practices.
The matter was brought to the notice of the retired DySP and accordingly he approached a cabinet minister who rang the senior police officer for keeping th... | |
| | | | 'Militants planning major strike in Srinagar' | | | | Early Times Report
srinagar, Dec 9: A day after killing of two militants near Pampore on Srinagar-Jammu highway, security forces on Wednesday beefed up the security around Srinagar city amidst inputs that militants are planning to carry out a major strike in the summer capital.
Sources told Early Times that had police not intercepted the vehicle ferrying the militants near Joinery Mill Pampore on Tuesday evening there was every possibility of these militants sneaking into the city and carrying out a major attack. "Militants have been asked by their handlers to strike in a big way in Srinagar as India-Pakistan talks are underway," sources added.
Police have set up nakas on the entry and e... | |
| | | | Physically challenged man appeals Evacuee authorities to waive off premium for house | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 9: A physically challenged man, who has so far undergone multiple surgeries, has appealed Custodian General Evacuee property to waive off the premium of nearly Rs. 8 lakhs sought by the department for the house, given the miserable condition of appellant.
In his appeal to Custodian General Evacuee property, Romesh Chander son of Bodh Raj Gupta resident of H.No 3 Mohalla Rampura Gandhi Nagar Jammu has drawn the attention of authorities towards his miserable health.
"For the last more than thirty years, I have been undergoing several types of treatment. So far I have undergone five surgeries. First heart valve replacement surgery was done in 1972 in Sir Gang... | |
| | | | Diversion of funds goes unabated in PHE Deptt | | Crores spent outside programme guidelines | | | Arun Singh
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 9: Giving a damn to the guidelines set by the centre on Rural Water Supply (RWS) schemes, Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department diverted approximately Rs 12 crores in other works which had been excluded from the programme.
Sources told Early Times that centre had allocated crores for the execution of various projects under Rural Water Supply (RWS) schemes, PHE Department made expenditure of huge funds for other works, which as a matter of fact had to be borne by the department itself.
"Despite the fact that most of the ongoing Rural Water Supply (RWS) schemes across the state had been stuck midway due to shortage of funds, the Departme... | |
| | | | Selective regularization worries daily rated workers | | | | Javaid Naikoo
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 9: Employees of Public Health engineering (PHE) and Forests Departments told Early Times that government has secretly begun a selective process of regularization of blue eyed people out of total 3660 temporary employees of different government departments.
They said that two days ago government officials through a secret communication confirmed regularization to 450 temporary employees of Mechanical wing of PHE Sub division Awantipora, Agriculture and forest departments of Sopore and Srinagar areas. Employees said that all these 450 influential people have also been asked to submit all the necessary documents and collect their permanen... | |
| | | | HC stays transfer of Naib Tehsildar Kishtwar on medical grounds | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, Dec 9: In a significant development after full bench judgement of Jammu and Kashmir High Court wherein court on August 31st, 2015 held that Government can transfer its employee at any time notwithstanding the fact that employee has not served for minimum of two years at a particular Station or post, the single bench of Jammu and Kashmir High Court stayed the transfer of Naib Tehsildar Kishtwar on medical grounds and directed the respondent Commissioner Secretary to Government Revenue Department and Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar to allow the petitioner (Naib Tehsildar Kishtwar) to continue on present place of posting and kept the order No.... | |
| | | | DDC orders judicial inquiry to probe young woman's death | | | | MS Nazki
Early Times Report
Poonch, Dec 9: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Poonch today has ordered a judicial probe into the death of a young woman who allegedly died after being administrated an injection for a minor ailment at Mendhar on Tuesday.
Sources said that Gulshan Kousar w/o Alam Din resident of Chhjala, Maendhar a mother of five died soon after she was given an injection at chemist shop viz. M/s Majid Medical Hall, Opp Police station Mendhar on Tuesday resulting her death.
Following massive protest from family members and locals who alleged negligence resulting into the death of their kin, the DDC Poonch today ordered a probe into death of woman and also dire... | |
| | | | Police produces separate challans in 'Udh Petrol bomb attack, stone pelting' case | | | | Ashwani Sharma
Early Times Report
Udhampur, Dec 9: Police produced two separate challans against atleast thirteen persons including nine who have been slapped PSA (Public Safety Act) in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) on Tuesday for their involvement in Udhampur Petrol Bomb Attack which claimed a life of a Kashmir based person on October 9/10 and stone pelting case on Kashmir bound truck .
The police sources said that investigations have revealed that on October 9, the accused first broke the front window pane of the Kashmir bound truck and then threw a petrol bomb inside it due to which three persons, including a police man, sustained injuries. Later, one of the two inj... | |
| | | | 'Tainted' caretaker Principal continues to head Government Dental College Srinagar | | Where is government's crusade against corrupt officials? | | |
Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 9: This may sound absurd and bizarre as well, but it is true. A medico appointed as caretaker Principal of a noted health institution in the Kashmir valley 11 years ago continues to hold the position.
This is despite the fact that role of this medico has very well been established in a scam at the health institution which he heads as on date.
In 2004 when Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was the chief minister of the state, Dr. Riyaz Farooq was appointed as caretaker Principal of Government Dental College (GDC) Srinagar. Eleven years down the line Dr. Riyaz continues to be the Principal of GDC Srinagar. There are chances that he might break th... | |
| | | | JU's VC did not avail official accommodation to save HRA | | | | Avinash Azad
Early Times Report
jammu, Dec 9: To save his deduction of House Rent Allowance (HRA), the Vice chancellor University of Jammu did not avail official accommodation being provided by the university.
However 'austerity' is being adopted by the VC is causing huge monetary lose to the university, as official vehicle allotted to his runs 40 kms day on an average.
Information obtained under RTI revealed that the VC has not availed any residential accommodation provided by the university till date. "The vice chancellor is drawing HRA @ 20 percent of basic pay plus grade pay as admissible under rules and further the VC has not availed any residential accommodation provided by t... | |
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