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Out of 75,000 kgs of milk mere 7k distributed among flood victims The tale of JK's milk thieves 12/18/2019 10:47:31 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 18: The malpractices of the then government in Jammu and Kashmir during the catastrophic floods of 2014 in Valley are coming to the fore with investigations revealing that even the milk meant for the flood victims was stolen by the officials in the erstwhile state. As per the official documents in possession of the Early Times, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir sanctioned Rs. 2.51 crore out of SDRF for purchase of 75,000 kgs of whole milk and 5,000 kgs of skimmed milk from M/s Mother Dairy and Vegetables Private Limited, New Delhi through the J&K Milk Producer Co-operative Limited, Milk Plant, Srinagar, for distribution amongst the flood affected people. The Co-operative received the full quantity of whole milk and skimmed milk in September 2014. However, only 7,000 kgs of whole milk was distributed amongst the affected people. While 2,600 kgs of milk was damaged, the balance valued at Rs. 1.99 crore was either used by the Cooperative as part of its business or was not traceable. Documents reveal that out of the 53,298 bags (26,500 quintals) of rice r...   READ MORE

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Despite Supreme Court order fresh probe not started against Principal Dental College Srinagar UT administration fails to act against Dr Riyaz Farooq 12/18/2019 10:47:20 PM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report srinagar, Dec 18: In September this year the Supreme Court of India ruled that an order issued by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir in a corruption case should not be treated as precedent for any other case. The order was issued by three judge bench of the apex court comprising of Justice Arun Mishra, Justice Vineet Saran and Justice S. Ravindra Bhat. The order was issued in response to a petition filed by Sheikh Ghulam Rasool with regards to corruption cases at Government Dental College, Srinagar and Government Dental College Jammu. The case pertains to the exorbitant purchases made by Principal Government Dental College (GDC), Srinagar, Dr. Riyaz F...   READ MORE   BJP has not learnt any lessons from past mistakes Ram Madhav remembers his friend Sajjad Lone 12/18/2019 10:47:10 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 18: The ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) seems to have not learnt any lessons from the mistakes it committed in the past in Kashmir. Recently, BJP National General Secretary and party's point man on Kashmir Ram Madhav while referring to the detained Kashmir-centric leaders said that their friend Sajjad Lone too has been under detention since August 5 and the political leaders who agree to talk will be released soon. An analyst while talking to Early Times said, "It is for the first time since August 5 this year that any BJP leader has spoken about the Chairman of People's Conference Sajjad Lone, who had one point of time was projected to be the Chief Minis...   READ MORE   Committee seeks more time for submitting recommendations Implementation of Lokayukta Act to get delayed 12/18/2019 10:46:53 PM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report srinagar, Dec 18: The implementation of Lokayukta Act may get delayed after a high-powered committee sought more time for submitting report to the government. Government on last month framed a five member committee headed by Secretary Law to look into applicability of Lokayukta Act in Jammu and Kashmir. Director Anti-Corruption Bureau, Additional Secretary General Administration Department and two officers from Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs are its members. It was asked submit report by December 12. However, it has sought more time for submission of the report. "It needs some legal consultations. Some believe that offici...   READ MORE   Vet Docs raise questions over appointment of senior official on vital post Allege Non-Technical person appointed on Technical post 12/18/2019 10:46:42 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 18: A group of Veterinary Doctors of Department of Animal/Sheep Husbandry Department has allegedly raised question mark over the appointment of a senior official terming him ineligible for the post by saying that a non technical person has been appointed on this vital post. Sources told Early Times that some veterinary doctors were not pleased with the appointment of a senior official and started showing their resentment clandestinely within the department ever since his posting in the department. The order issued by General Administration Department (GAD) was condemned by the vet doctors, who alleged that the move was taken by (GAD) in connivance with Ad...   READ MORE   J&K UT Govt orders transfers, postings in administration 12/18/2019 10:46:32 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 18: In the interest of administration, the Government of Union Territory of J&K has ordered transfers and postings of few officers. According to a government order, Iftikhar Rasool Hamdani, Under Secretary to the Government, General Administration Department, is transferred and posted as Under Secretary to the Government, Horticulture Department while Mohammad Yaseen Baqal, Under Secretary to the Government, Horticulture Department, is transferred and posted as Under Secretary to the Government, PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Department. Nissar Ahmad, Under Secretary to the Government, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, is transferred a...   READ MORE   CJM Jammu seeks personal appearance of CE M&RE, Jammu 12/18/2019 10:46:23 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 18: Taking serious note of non-compliance of the court order dated 15-10- 2019 whereby court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Jammu directed the Chief Engineer PDD (M&RE) to file compliance report with regard to the execution of decree dated 29-11- 2008, Chief Judicial Magistrate Jammu Deepak Sethi today sought personal appearance of the Chief Engineer PDD M&RE Jammu on next date of hearing i.e. 6-1-2020. As per the details available with Early Times, a case titled Kulwant Singh Vs Chief Secretary and others wherein the court has passed an order on 29th November 2008 whereby judgememt debtors are directed to remove electrical poles and electrical...   READ MORE   Lt Governor calls for comprehensive Housing, In-situ Slum Redevelopment policies Reviews progress under PMAY across J&K 12/18/2019 10:46:15 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 18: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today directed the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) for framing of a comprehensive housing policy to address the increasing housing demand of the people of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, besides ensuring a planned urban development. He further directed the officers to roll out a mechanism to frame the "In-situ" Slum Redevelopment policy aiming to provide housing to eligible slum dwellers. The...   READ MORE   Probation of over 1100 APs yet to be confirmed after lapse of one year 12/18/2019 10:45:45 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 18: The probation period of over 1100 newly appointed Assistant Professors (APs) in various colleges has not been confirmed even after lapse of more than one year. Sources informed Early Times that a file containing names of over 1100 newly appointed Assistant Professors was forwarded by the Director Colleges to the Higher Education department for their confirmation but so far their services have not been confirmed. "Some APs had completed their probation of two years in October 2018 and have to be confirmed shortly thereafter but after lapse of one year, since completion of their probation their services are yet to be confirmed", sources said, adding that f...   READ MORE   Traffic police allegedly seizes vehicle without valid reason at Canal Road 12/18/2019 10:43:54 PM Rajesh Tandon Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 18: Traffic Police reportedly seized a vehicle without any valid reason in a fit of anger at Canal Road today, due to which traffic movement remained interrupted for half an hour. The behaviour of the Traffic Police particularly the concerned officer, who didn't listen to the victim, was widely condemned by the witnesses, who ordered seizure of the vehicle. The incident took place today at Canal Road which was witnessed by the Early Time corres...   READ MORE   Wooden bridge over Hori nullah decaying, awaits reconstruction 12/18/2019 10:43:01 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report JAMMU, Dec 18: In response to the public representation demanding the replacement of old wooden bridge over Hori Nallah stream in Dachhan area of Kishtwar District, the forest department despite directions from Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar has failed to replace the said bridge even after the lapse of seven months as a result of which the people of twin Panchayats of Sounder A and Sounder B are continuously facing lot of inconvenience to cross over the de...   READ MORE   VDCs active across border to indulge in bad activities with Indian forces 12/18/2019 10:42:41 PM MS Nazki Early Times Report Poonch, Dec 18: Pak army has activated village defence committees from its side to indulge with Indian security forces in bad activities official sources across the border said here today. They said that Pak army has also involved members of their village defence committees close to LoC to carry out subversive activities in Poonch, Mendhar, Balakote, Sunderbani, Keeri and other areas besides they have been provided with latest weapons. Retired army personnel and new recruits from civilian areas have been inducted in these committees sources added. According to sources from across the border these new recruits have been asked to target peaceful areas falli...   READ MORE

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