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| Health Deptt's 'powerful babus' rule the roost | | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
ET Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 10: Officials in the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) have overstayed at their choicest postings for years together.
Official sources revealed that nearly half a dozen employees have been untouched and some of them have not been transferred since their joining.
One such influential official is Head Assistant Budget. He is a relative of veteran National Conference leader and former Finance Minister.
Another, Senior Assistant has also been enjoying stay as senior steno for the last 10 years in Gazetted Section. Another junior steno has not been transferred for the last many years.
Sources said besides these three officials many others ... | |
| | | | Now, Patwaris to get SIM cards for remaining 'reachable' | | Missing report to be lodged against Patwaris if they fail to report within 48 hrs | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 10: The Revenue department has issued an order under which a missing report would be lodged against the officials of the department if they fail to report at their station within 48 hours after being asked by the higher ups of the department.
"If the Patwaris/other field officers of Revenue department could not be traced/located in 48 hours, the missing report should be filed with the concerned police station," reads the order HM/Rev/2015/640-44 issued by the Department of Revenue.
Minister for Revenue, Javed Mustafa Mir has asked Secretary Revenue to work out a mechanism so that the matter of missing report is given a practical shape. Th... | |
| | | | Asiya Naqash first passed LLB, then BA! | | 'Munna Bhai MBBS of PDP' | | | Majid Nabi
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 10: In utter embarrassment for the ruling PDP, it has been learned that its MLA for Hazratbal constituency in Srinagar and MoS Social Welfare Department Asiya Naqash, while submitting her nomination papers for 2014 Assembly elections had mentioned that she had passed B.A. in 1996 and LLB in 1992 from Kashmir University.
A copy of the affidavit submitted by Naqash reveals that she, without fixing the grave mistake, had submitted her nominations papers which were accordingly accepted in the Deputy Commissioner's office here.
"This may be a mistake as the candidates are always in a hurry during elections. However, the officials should have rechec... | |
| | | | BJP's 6 sidelined MLAs ready to raise banner of revolt | | | | ET Report
JAMMU, Dec 10: Within nine months after formation of coalition Government in the State, resentment started growing among BJP MLAs because they are completely ignored and sidelined by the leadership in taking policy decisions.
Credible sources in the BJP said that half a dozen party MLAs have already created their own lobby within the party and this lobby is waiting for an appropriate opportunity to take on Government to embarrass BJP Ministers who are sharing power with the PDP.
Credible sources said that a coterie within the party is taking all important decisions without taking elected representatives into confidence so resentment among MLAs is genuine and real but there is n... | |
| | | | 'Drunken' cop brings disgrace to khaki | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 10: A photograph of a policeman, who had allegedly taken an overdose of liquor, going viral on social media has sent the Jammu and Kashmir Police into tizzy.
In the photograph, the erring cop in uniform is found lying on road in an unconscious condition.
This middle aged cop, identified as Head Constable Kabir Hussain (number 93-IR) is posted in Reasi district.
Eyewitnesses alleged that this cop was heavily drunk and could not control himself. He tried to sit o... | |
| | | | GAD removes Kumar from post of VO | | 'JU serves showcause notice in books scam' | | | Avinash Azad
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 10: In an attempt to bring transparency in the functioning of University of Jammu, the General Administration Department has removed 'tainted' Director CDC JU, Jai Kumar from the post of Vigilance Officer (VO). Humiliated, over GAD's order the administration of JU on Thursday had served show cause notice to Jai Kumar.
Documents available with Early Times revealed that the GAD on Wednesday replaced department VO of University of Jammu.
"In partial modification of Government order number 8-GAD (Vig) of 2015 dated 06-03-2015, sanction is hereby accorded to appointment of Imran Farooq, PRO Jammu University as Departmental Vigilance Officer in place... | |
| | | | Akhnoor sex scandal: 5 days remand of 5 accused, more arrests on cards | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 10: Police have granted five days remand of five persons who have been arrested in connection with infamous Akhnoor sex scandal case while more arrests are on cards and raids in this connection are on.
Police said that following the statement of the victim, five persons have been arrested so far.
Police identified the arrested as Pawan Kumar alias Pappa S/o Balak Ram of W.No. 10 (readymade garment shopkeeper), Amit Mahajan son of Chaman Lal Gupta of W. No. 7 (utensil shopkeeper), Hardeep Tangotra alias Sahil son of Krishan Lal of Gandharwan, Tehsil Akhnoor and Anil Magotra son of Harminder Lal of Manda (mommos seller) have been arrested so far and the man h... | |
| | | | BJP lobbies for Sainik Colony in Budgam, PDP opposes | | | | Muhammad Mukaram
Early Times Report
BUDGAM, Dec 10: The BJP is lobbying with the Sainik Board to establish a Sainik Colony on the lines of one set up in Jammu, in Budgam district of Central Kashmir, a unilateral move by the party without any formal consent by the district administration.
The BJP's ally in the Government, the PDP, has opposed the setting up of Sainik colony on the pretext that there should be no segregation of the J&K State residents, even if they are the ex-servicemen of the army or any other department.
Reliable sources revealed that the idea is the brainchild of BJP leader Tarun Vijay, who has directed the State unit of his party to work hard to make the soldier's ... | |
| | | | Reliance to start 500-seater Call Centre in Srinagar from April: Mufti | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 10: Reliance Communications will make its 500-seater Call Centre functional here from April next year, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said here today.
This was revealed in a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister with a high-level team from Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG). This followed after Mufti had a meeting with Anil Ambani, owner of ADAG recently. The ADAG is in the summer capital to work out modalities for setting up call centres in the two capital cities of the State.
Reflecting upon the available pool of Information Technology (IT) and ITES-trained human resource, the Chief Minister reiterated his focus on creating en... | |
| | | | Cops loot gamblers' money; SHO, 3 PSOs attached with DPL | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 10: It is a typical case of the 'fence eating the crop' or 'a fox guarding a hen house' as a police station SHO in Reasi district and three PSOs, who were legally bound to book the gamblers, let them go after allegedly "looting the cash they had seized from them".
It so happened that the SHO of a police station in Reasi, his two PSOs and one PSO of a DSP last night raided a place on the outskirts of Reasi town and apprehended some gamblers. A huge cash was also seized, according to police sources.
The accused were brought to the police station where the alleged deal was struck. While the accused were permitted to go homes, the cash was "gobbled up" by the SH... | |
| | | | 2 SHOs among 9 transferred | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 10: In a minor reshuffle, the Reasi police has ordered the transfer of two SHOs and seven police post heads.
Salim Altaf Raina, who was attached with DPL and had been waiting for his posting, has replaced Roomal Singh as Mahore police station SHO who is transferred and posted as Reasi police station SHO.
ASI Vinod Kumar is transferred from Talwara to Ban-Ganga while Vikas Jasrotia is transferred from Adh-Kunwari to Kakriyal police post. Ved Prakash is transferred from Reasi police station to Thanol.
Maninder Singh is transferred from Bambla to Adh-Kunwari and Gian Singh from Thanol to Reasi police station.
Uttam Singh is transferred from Kakriyal to Bam... | |
| | | | Islamabad declaration disappointing for India, J&K minorities | | Business with Pak as usual | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 10: The November 30 sudden and seemingly under pressure from the countries like USA and UK Paris handshake between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Mian Nawaz Sharif has completely upset the Indian applecart and eventually resulted in India's humiliating diplomatic defeat.
The initiative for the Paris handshake, according to Pakistan Prime Minister's London statement, came none than from the Indian Prime Minister. The Pakistan Prime Minister told correspondents in London immediately after his great Paris handshake that "it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who came to him, sat with him, discussed the whole range of issues wi... | |
| | | | Indo-Pak talks push separatists to the wall | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 10: While India and Pakistan have announced that they have decided to engage in a "comprehensive" dialogue that will include peace, security and Jammu and Kashmir, the breakthrough has left the separatists in Kashmir frustrated.
From pro-Pakistan hawk Syed Ali Geelani to his rival Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the talks have proved a major setback for the Hurriyat leaders in Kashmir. It is for the first time that Pakistan has trashed its over two-decade old tradition of taking Kashmiri separatists into confidence before any talks with India. Having been sidelined, Azadi camps have started issuing confusing statements, which contradict their previous stands.
For... | |
| | | | Govt, Vigilance 'unaware' about Anti-Corruption Day | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 10: Just a few days back the state government organized several functions to mark the World Soil Health Day. This day was never commemorated at large scale in state earlier but this year the department of Agriculture organized seminars, workshops at district and even sub district level. But when it was time to create awareness about ill effects of corruption on Wednesday (December 9) which is celebrated as International Anti-Corruption Day across globe, the government particularly the anti-graft institutions like State Vigilance Organisation (SVO) or State Vigilance Commission (SVC) seemed to be unaware about the significance of this day as not a single prog... | |
| | | | Technical Edu deptt takes years to procure machinery | | Skill Development mission a farce | | | Akshay Azad
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Skill Development Mission appears to be a farce as far as Jammu and Kashmir is concerned as after lapse of one year the Technical Education department has failed to procure machinery for the students of ITI and Polytechnics, despite availability of funds.
Sources informed Early Times that the Union Ministry of Human Resource and Development had released funds under Prime Minister Reconstruction Plan (PMRP) for purchase of modern machinery for students of ITIs and Polytechnic colleges so that students would take benefit but due to failure of department, students have been facing the brunt.
"Under the scheme,... | |
| | | | HR Day: Some human rights for SHRC please! | | | | G S Asgotra
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 10: Notwithstanding the fact that Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has himself advocated human rights as a lawyer for better part of his life, in Jammu and Kashmir the State Human Rights Commission itself seems to be worst victim of the human rights violation as it has remained headless for a long time now.
The PDP-BJP led coalition government has given a unique tribute on occasion of Human Rights Day as after the retirement of Chairman and members, this commission has virtually turned into a headless body for merely giving dates of hearing to the applicants.
After the retirement of justice Bashir-ud-Din from the post of Chairman in Oct... | |
| | | | People carry on daily chores amid protest 'dramas' | | International Human Rights Day | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 10: After being cornered from all the sides, separatists in Kashmir are looking for the chances and opportunities to make their presence felt and are trying to make mountain out of a mole hill. Their recent assertion that youth should take up arms indicates that they are desperate to vitiate the peace and want to keep the pot boiling at any cost.
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day on Thursday separatists organized seminars, rallies and hunger strikes to show that they exist and they have not given up.
The militant turned so-called Gandhian Yasin Malik sat on a token hunger strike in the summer capital to attract the attention of p... | |
| | | | Education zones of Baramulla have no clerks but DIET Sopore appoints 13 clerks in one go | | | | S Tahir-ul Haq
Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, Dec 10: Despite tall claims of the government that they will overhaul the Education department and bring transparency along with accountability in the education system, there is a huge embezzlement in funds with 13 persons appointed as clerical staff at DIET Sopore recently.
Well placed sources in DIET Sopore told Early Times that 13 clerks have been appointed in DIET Sopore, where as 18 educational zones of Baramulla district suffer due to shortage of clerical staff.
"There is overall dearth of clerical staff in the department of education. As a result of this many educational zones, high and higher secondary schools are suffering at lar... | |
| | | | Civil Secretariat wears deserted look as Ministers stay away | | | | Kunal Shrivatsa
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 10: Though the 'Darbar' has moved to the winter capital of the state and began formal functioning here since November 9 last, the customary buzz associated with the 'highest seat of power' was nowhere to be seen on Thursday since most of the cabinet ministers did not attend their offices for various reasons. After visiting the Civil Secretariat, one could easily sense the lack of usual hustle-bustle associated with it. With most of the ministers preferring to stay away from their office chambers at the Civil Secretariat, the highest seat of power wore a deserted look which was quite visible as the parking lots earmarked for the official ve... | |
| | | | Pahalgam tourism bodies resist shifting of TRC | | Accuse Shah of legalizing illegal Yanad huts | | | Saahil Suhail
Early Times Report
Anantnag, Dec 10: Several bodies affiliated with Tourism on Wednesday held a protest demonstration at famed tourist destination Pahalgam against tourism department and accused secretary Tourism Farooq Ahmad Shah of legalizing illegal Yanad huts by shifting the 'Tourist Reception Centre'.
Reports said that under the banner of coalition of Unions, tourism players held protests against the Tourism department's decision of relocating the Tourist Reception Centre from Main market Pahlgam to Yanad.
The protesters marched in Pahalgam town and raised slogans against the department and Secretary Tourism Farooq Ahmad Shah, who is also holding the post of Directo... | |
| | | | Anger brewing among locals as PDD fails to deliver 'electricity bill' for last four months | | | | Shiv Dev Thakur
Early Times Report
Katra, Dec 10: Residents in some localities of the holy town Katra are worried and apprehensive as they have not received the electricity bills against their usage of power especially when the Power Development Department (PDD) has attracted strong criticism after sending a bill of over Rs 3.9 Crore to its consumer in Jammu.
Irked over the non delivery of power bills for the last four month the residents in some pockets of the Katra town are living in apprehensions if they too might get deflated bills for this period as a Ram Krishan, a resident of Puran Nagar in Talab Tillo area of Jammu city was shell shocked when he receive a bill of around Rs 3.... | |
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