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| 8 senior leaders have so far deserted PDP, many more may follow suit | | Is it all over? | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 17: Two founding leaders of the PDP have given yet another jolt to their party as they have finally decided to bid adieu to it and join hands with rival National Conference. The formal announcement in this regard is expected to be made within three days from now.
One of the two leaders hailing from north Kashmir served as a cabinet minister in Mehbooba Mufti led coalition in the state. Prior to that, he was inducted into the cabinet by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed when the coalition of BJP and PDP was formed in March 2015.
On February 14, 2017, a cabinet revamp was done by the then chief minister Mehbooba Mufti. The leader in question however got so disgruntled... | |
| | | | Maharaja Hari Singh didn't sign a different Instrument of Accession | | Misinformation campaign in Pakistan | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 17: Misinformation campaign has been launched in Pakistan about the Instrument of Accession signed by Maharaja Hari Singh on October 26, 1947 and accepted by the Government of India. Those who have launched this no-holds-barred campaign in Pakistan have been seeking to tell the people that "Kashmir has always been an eyesore for Hindu communalists"; that "the Instrument of Accession was signed by Maharaja Hari Singh on the condition that its people would decide the dispute, retaining autonomy"; and that the promise was broken by Delhi".
Identical campaign has been going on Kashmir since 1947 itself with almost all Kashmiri leaders accusing Delhi of subverting... | |
| | | | Are PDP men working as B-team of BJP to polarize voters in Chenab region? | | Was Bajrang Dal attack on PDP MLC a fixed match? | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 17: The attack by Bajrang Dal activists on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Firdous Ahmad Tak has mired into a controversy as questions have been raised whether it was a fixed match between erstwhile friends, Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) and PDP to polarize voters in Chenab valley region, so that the saffron party benefits from it.
If the earlier bonhomie between PDP and BJP leaders in Kishtwar region along with the incidents of past few months could be analysed, it signals that something is cooking between PDP and BJP leaders in entire Chenab region.
The speech of PDP MLC Firdous Ahmed Tak in Kishtwar followed by circulation of videos on social... | |
| | | | VHP's Dharam Sansad fails to evoke expected response of peoples, thanks to corrupt practices of ex-BJP ministers | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 17: The much-publicized 'Hindu Dharam Sansad' organized by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has failed to evoke expected response from the people due to masses' anger against former BJP ministers and incumbent leaders. Secondly BJP leaders have worked half-heartedly for mobilizing public for the Sansad.
Credible sources said that most of the workers who were working on the ground to mobilize people for the Dharam Sansad received discouraging response from common masses who raised question about ex BJP ministers who had done nothing for the society except adjusting their own family members and power brokers.
Not only BJP leaders even some top RSS leaders are a... | |
| | | | Of sanctioned Rs 106 Cr, only Rs 19 Cr spent on the cities so far | | JK's twin cities crave for smart planning | | | G S Asgotra
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 17: The ambitious smart city project of the Union government has failed to achieve a landmark in Jammu Kashmir as against the sanctioned funds of Rs 106 Crores for Jammu and Srinagar, only Rs 19 Crores have been spent on so far.
A document in possession of Early Times reveals that the twin cities- Jammu and Srinagar came under the smart city mission in round three in June, 2017, since then the erstwhile PDP-BJP government has utterly failed to make both the cities smart.
"Just after the announcement, the Union government has sanctioned Rs 52 Crores for the development of Srinagar city whereas Rs 54 Crores were allocated for Jammu under smart c... | |
| | | | Influential engineers call shots at GMCH Jammu | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 17: The administrative heads of the state government departments seem to have become "toothless tigers" who succumb under pulls and pressures to appease influential employees.
Reliable sources of Mechanical Hospital & Central Heating Division Jammu (MH&CH) informed Early Times that few engineers have been overstaying at Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu for the past five years.
They said that in the middle of this year concerned Chief Engineer issued transfer orders of many engineers from one division to the other. Many engineers had not completed their two year stint at their respective places of posting, sources said, adding that the overst... | |
| | | | Father supports Mahaghatbhandhan, son attacks Congress! | | Two faces of NC coin | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 17: While National Conference patron Dr Farooq Abdullah attended the coronation of a senior Congress leader Kamal Nath as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, the NC president Omar Abdullah launched a veiled attack on the Congress by welcoming the imprisonment of party leader Sajjan Kumar.
Dr Farooq was seen in Madhya Pradesh sitting with other members of the Mahaghatbhandhan, the group of parties who have come up with alliance against the Bharatiya Janta Party for 2019 elections.
The nine-time MP and former union Minister, Kamal Nath was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Anandiben Patel at a function held at the Jambori Maidan, on a ... | |
| | | | It happens only in JK | | Sub District Hospitals upgraded to District Hospitals in 2006 orders of appointment of staff issued 12 years later | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 17: It has taken more than 12 years for the people at helm to order for the appointment or posting of staff at the health institutions which were upgraded to the level of district hospitals.
The State Administrative Council (SAC) led by Governor Satya Pal Malik on Friday last accorded sanction to the creation of 158 posts of various categories for the up-gradation of five Sub District Hospitals (SDHs) to the level of District Hospitals.
Out of the 158 posts 27 posts were created for SDH Ganderbal, 23 for SDH Bandipora, 34 for SDH Samba, 35 for SDH Reasi and 39 for SDH Shopian. An official spokesman said that with up-gradation of these S... | |
| | | | Even twin capitals crave for basic amenities, Govt unmoved | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 17: The twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir have been facing traffic congestion, infrastructure gaps in education, health and power infrastructure. An official said that district administrations have raised these issues with the government several times without results. An official document reveals that Srinagar district administration also raised this issue with the government recently.
"The DC Srinagar explained on the lenient execution of works by departments," the document reads. There have been many projects, which await completion since years. On the directives of Governor, several departments have also framed committees to monitor the schemes and p... | |
| | | | Civilians have no business to be around a counter-terrorism operation | | Pulwama episode | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 17: Many experts have reacted to what happened in Kashmir's Pulwama on December 15. That day three terrorists, 7 stone-pelters/protestors were shot dead by the security forces. One Jawan also lost his precious life. Kashmiri leaders of all hues, including Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah and Sajad Lone, all condemned the incident and took on New Delhi alleging that the powers-that-be were using "brutal methods" and "killing innocents". None said that those who were killed stone-pelters and terrorists; all said that they were their own people. As for Geelani, Mirwaiz and Malik, they instigated common Kashmiris to march towards Army Headquarters at Badami Bagh, S... | |
| | | | DySP starts approaching seniors to stop his transfer | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 17: Sensing his transfer, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) who is posted as DySP Headquarters in Jammu-Kathua-Samba JKS Range has started approaching senior officers in Police Headquarters (PHQ) in order to ensure that he is not transferred.
Sources said that the officer in question was posted on the said post over one year ago and now after being informed by someone in Police Headquarters that he would be transferred from the said post for further posting in battalion, he started visiting senior police officers.
"The DySP is also in touch with senior police officers telephonically for managing his next posting," said sources adding that the offic... | |
| | | | Gammon Company deprives Karol people of their livelihood | | |  Tahir Mushtaq
Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Dec 17: Contrary to the tall claims, the construction companies are making life of people difficult day after day in Ramban.
One such glaring example is the people of Karol who are suffering from last one year. They have lost their only source to earn their beard and butter due to the construction of a bridge under four lane projects.
The effected people said that they earned their livelihood from flour mills but due to the demolishing of natu... | |
| | | | In Guv rule, Rural Waste Mgmt becomes a reality | | After 4 yrs wait SBM-G projects to be executed | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 17: After a long wait of more than 4 years, solid and liquid waste management in rural areas becomes a reality in Governor’s rule. The Directorate of Rural Sanitation (DRS) which is also the nodal agency for Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) has finally decided to execute Solid & Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) projects in rural areas of J&K state.
Early Times has been on the forefront of highlighting this issue from last 3 years. DRS has already invited Expression of Interest (EoI) in this regard and very soon some projects would be executed in selected panchayats of the state.
As already reported J&K Government has decided to empower Directorate of... | |
| | | | Despite restrictions, shutdown in Kashmir valley, Karawan-e Aman bus runs peacefully | | | | Mohammad Sarfaraz
Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, Dec 17: Despite restrictions and shutdown in many areas of Kashmir, Karvan-e-Aman bus, operating between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad, left here on Monday to cross over to another side of the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector in this North Kashmir district.
Official sources said that, the bus left Bemina, Srinagar with eight passengers, including four residents of Kashmir and four PoK returnees for Kaman post the last Indian post on this side of LoC.
"The bus reached Trade Facilitation Centre (TFC), Salamabad Uri today where more passengers board the bus and left Aman Sethu Post, the last Indian military post on this side of the LoC i... | |
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