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| Ill equipped JK police suffer highest casualties in India | | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 20: In India, the J&K police force faces around 60 percent casualties alone while dealing with the law and order problem.
A report of the National Crime Records Bureau reveals that 696 policemen got injured in India while dealing with law and order of which 411 J&K policemen sustained injuries alone in 2015 which comprises of around 60 percent.
The 2015 almost passed off peacefully despite that the police in Jammu and Kashmir especially in the Valley had resorted to lathi charge so many times which is highest in number in India.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have to remain on tenterhooks even during the peaceful times as it had resorted 'l... | |
| | | | Concrete bunkers must to secure highway | | Pampore Attack Aftermath | | | Police look for terrorist sympathizers, their mentors
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 20: Terrorists attacking an army convoy and killing three soldiers at Pampore on Jammu-Srinagar national highway two days ago has put the question mark on the security on this strategic highway.
Sources said that top officials of all the security agencies have taken a serious note of the security lapse and they have decided to take stringent security measures on the highway from Bijbehara to Pampore as this stretch has become vulnerable. "This is for the fourth time in this year terrorists have struck on the highway. In coming days steps would be taken to make the highway secure as Pakistan based t... | |
| | | | APs to bear brunt of Higher Education's incompetence | | A day after joining, appointment order kept in abeyance | | | Akshay Azad
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 20: The alleged lackadaisical approach of Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education department has reportedly left over sixty newly recruited Assistant Professors for Colleges in lurch as on the very next day of their appointment; their order was kept in abeyance.
Newly selected Assistant Professors in the subject of Computer Applications informed Early Times that on 23rd of November, the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission had declared the result, according to which a total of 61 candidates were selected in various categories as Assistant Professors.
"The JKPSC had reportedly forwarded the selection list of Higher Education department on the v... | |
| | | | Will Govt come to rescue of distressed farmers before budget session? | | | | G S Asgotra
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 20: While presenting its maiden budget, the PDP-BJP coalition government had announced waiving off 50 percent loan on Kissan Credit Card (KCC) to poor farmers. Two years later, as the government is preparing its third budget, the promise has proved a hoax and merely rhetoric.
During the maiden budget of the coalition government Finance Minister Haseeb A. Drabu had announced a scheme and earmarked Rs 150 cr for waiving off the loan. "Ironically, two successive budgets have gone but the announcement has not been put in practice," said sources.
It is so unfortunate for the marginalized and vulnerable farmers of the state who have been under debt du... | |
| | | | BJP rattled by 'self-promoting' leadership | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 20: The state unit of BJP is rattled by increasing instances of 'self-promotion' by its ministers and leaders.
Some of the leaders who have parachuted to the party are by-passing the state leadership and even the RSS in getting close to the party's central leadership .
According to sources, the state unit leadership was not taken into confidence before finalizing the rally attended by home minister. The state leadership was informed just few days before the rally even though the programme was arranged by the cabinet minister himself only.
"The BJP cabinet minister, whose portfolio was taken out recently, has got so close to the central leadership ... | |
| | | | Unrecognized sports activities turn into big money spinners | | Sports Council fails to act, budding players falling in trap | | | Nitish Bhardwaj
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 20: Many unrecognized sports activities are taking place under the very nose of the Jammu and Kashmir State Sports Council (JKSSC) due to which many youngsters and their parents are getting misled.
Despite JKSSC being aware about these unrecognized sports activities it has not taken any action till the date to stop these illegal practices, which has raised many eyebrows.
Sources within the department told Early Times that there are many un-recognized sports for which many budding players have been presented fake medals and trophies which are of no use in future, adding the people who organize these unrecognized sports take huge amount from b... | |
| | | | Architect of 'fudged' Master Plan for Srinagar enjoys political 'influence' | | Senior officials working under junior at SDA | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 20: Some three months ago, when the revamp of Master Plan for Srinagar was in its final stages, the government transferred one of the main officials, who was leading the team of town planners, only to replace him with a town planner, who was "far below" in the seniority list and has "often been under scanner."
Sources said the official was removed from the duty of preparing the Master Plan despite his "integrity" and was replaced with an official who happens to be brother-in-law of a senior PDP leader.
Sources said the official holding a degree a town planning was transferred only because an "influential lobby comprising of some politicians and businessme... | |
| | | | Sharing, subletting of residential accommodations unabated | | Estates Department clueless about illegal occupants | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 20: The malpractice of occupying Government accommodations by unauthorized occupants is unabated with the sheer negligence of Jammu and Kashmir Estates Department, which has miserably failed to devise any mechanism to identify illegal residents.
Sources told Early Times that the Jammu and Kashmir Estates Department despite having Allotment of Government Accommodation Regulation 2004, is unable to curb this menace, which is depriving the legitimate employees to avail the benefit of government accommodations.
"The Jammu and Kashmir Estates Department (Allotment of Government Accommodation) Regulation 2004 is replete with the lacunae having no defined prevision... | |
| | | | SI illegally detains driver | | Negotiations on for bribe money | | | Hulchul in Police
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 20: A Sub-Inspector (SI) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) posted in Jammu district as in-charge police post has allegedly detained a driver for more than 72 hours without lodging an FIR and is negotiating a deal with him for letting him free.
Sources said the SI has detained the 30-year-old driver who contracted his Tata Mobile with a power company which is electrifying the state with new overhead wire.
As per sources, the SI had received a written complaint regarding theft of wire from city area, and instead of lodging an FIR the SI detained the driver without any legal formalities.
"The driver is under illegal confinement at the sai... | |
| | | | Sr officer comes to 'guilty' SHO's rescue | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 20: A senior police officer is alleged to have come to the rescue of an SHO who was attached by PHQ with district police lines here for his alleged failure to handle a case.
Going out of the way to help his 'blue-eyed' SHO, the senior officer had now got him transferred to another police range where he was trying to get him posted as SHO of an 'important' police station, police sources said.
Due to the blessings of this Senior officer, he has earlier served as the head of various police posts in Jammu. However, after his promotion as Inspector, he was shifted outside Jammu, but the senior officer again managed his transfer back to Jammu, sources informed.... | |
| | | | Officials fail to develop Kud as tourist resort | | |  ARUN DEV JASROTIA
Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Dec 20: Kud is a famous picnic spot in Jammu and Kashmir. Tourists from all over the country visit this picturesque resort but it has become the victim of the official apathy.
Like Kud there are many tourists spots in Udhampur district. However, there is shortage of accommodation and lack of road connectivity.
One of the glaring examples of official apathy is famous Maal Road in Kud.
Its very unfortunate that the shopping complex and par... | |
| | | | Court rejects bail of 38 persons | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 20: Additional sessions judge, Jammu, Shahzad Azeem today rejected the bail application of 38 persons involved in group clash.
According to the police case, the applicants on December 1, 2016 ganged up and attacked each other with fire arms, sharp-edged weapons and rods as a result of which they sustained injuries and also remained hospitalised for sometime.
"Perusal of CD file reveals that two sets of FIRs being No 250/2016 and 251/2016 stand lodged against the applicants. It is seen that statements of some of the witnesses also stand recorded which reveals that both the parties have sustained injuries in the group clash. Therefore, prima facie it appea... | |
| | | | Conspiracy behind ISM DG's attachment: IMO | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 20: Expressing anguish over the attachment of ISM DG, Indigenous Medicines Organisation (IMO) has alleged that the action is the outcome of a conspiracy.
In an executive IMO meeting held today under the chairmanship of Dr Mahesh Sharma, the members unanimously expressed their anguish over the attachment of ISM DG, Dr Abdul Kabir Dar. They said it had led to the defamation of the department.
They claimed that the department had flourished under the supervision of Dr Dar. Highlighting his various achievements in his capacity as ISM DG, IMO said that not a single complaint had been received from any patient or field staff about the drug shortage or any othe... | |
| | | | Kanyari's PHE pipes don't carry water | | |  Arun Trisal
Early Times Report
Kathua, Dec 20: Kanyari near Janglote here is without drinking water supply for the last 15 years. Though PHE has laid water pipes, no water is supplied through them till date to the area. Locals have expressed resentment against the step-motherly treatment meted out to them and criticised the politicians who talk about development but could not help them to get drinking water. Farman Ali said, "200 families are without water in Kanyari and Purana Pind as a r... | |
| | | | NIC directed to pay Rs 8. 56 lakh compensation in accident case | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 20 : Deciding a CIMA appeal of an 84-year-old person, who had lost his son, high court judge Ramalingam Sudhakar today directed National Insurance Company (NIC) to pay him Rs 8,56,000.
Disposing of the appeal, he observed that Karnail Singh (84), son of Teja Singh of Chatta Gujran, Jammu, had sought indulgence of this court to dispose of his appeal, seeking compensation for the death of his son Ghar Singh.
The appeal was filed in 2012. The court reversed the judgment of Tribunal, declining to grant relief to the claimant. After setting aside the judgment, the court remanded the case for fresh consideration.
The Tribunal had granted a meager relief as a re... | |
| | | | Jr KAS transferred to State Advisory Board for WDSC | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 20: In partial modification of Government Order No 1054-GAD of 2016 dated 04-10-2016, Manoj Kumar, Junior KAS officer of 2011 batch, under orders of transfer as Under Secretary to the Government, Home Department, is hereby posted as Under Secretary in the J&K State Advisory Board for Welfare and Development of Schedule Castes for a period of one year or co-terminus with the term of Vice-Chairman of the Board.
According to official spokesperson, one post of Junior Scale of KAS is also transferred to the J&K State Advisory Board for Welfare and Development of Schedule Castes for purposes of drawal of salary of Manoj Kumar.... | |
| | | | Govt criticised for ignoring workers' issues | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 20: JKPCC has strongly criticised the state government for its failure to address the issues of workers and employees of different departments, who are agitating on the roads for their genuine demands.
In a statement issued here today, the JKPCC chief spokesperson said that the casual workers, daily wagers, consolidated employees, contractual, need-based workers and employees of several departments were holding regular protests, seeking fulfillment of the commitments and promises by the coalition government with them. It was unfortunate that instead of redressing their grievances, they were being neglected and lathicharged. "The unrest in the working class... | |
| | | | Resentment among Valley transporters over deduction of welfare fund | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 20: The transporters have taken serious exception of the role of Government over welfare fund deduction .
The transporters in a plea to Government have demanded to look into the decision in view o the loss suffered by them over the four month long turmoil during which transporters suffered a heavy loss.
In a plea to Government they demanded that the decision be revoked as the transporters can get a lease.
They said instead of giving incentive to them the Government has put an extra burden on them by deducting welfare fund which has no fun for them.
They said the welfare fund which has been imposed on the transporters has failed to serve any purpose o... | |
| | | | Three killed, one injured as car rolls down | | | | Early Times Report
Udhampur, Dec 20: Three persons were killed while another sustained injuries when a Maruti car in which they were traveling in met with an accident near Surya Hotal Patni Top Udhampur District.
According to police sources, the three deceased have been identified as Rakesh Sharma (22) son of Sudash Kumar of Salian Tlab Udhampur, Suneesh Kanathia son of Subash of Jib and Sunil Mahajan son of Jugal Mahajan of Ramnagar Chowk Udhampur.
"A Maruti car bearing registration number JK02AD-5870, on its way from Patni Top to Udhampur met with accident near Surya Hotal Patni Top in Udhampur District today evening when the driver of vehicle lost control over the vehicle and it ... | |
| | | | Court stays notice asking hotels not to charge service tax | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 20 : CJM, Jammu, Suneet Gupta has stayed the implementation of notice of Deputy Controller of Metrology in which he had restrained hotels from charging service tax from customers. The court directive came in a suit filed by Jammu Hotel, Restaurant and Bar Association which had sought directive, declaring the plaintiff entitled for charging service tax from customers on the final bill and the November 19, 2016 order, that restrains the plaintiff from collecting service charges, as null and void, abinitio and without jurisdiction.
10 pc service charge is distributed among the employees of Hotels and Restaurants and it does not amount to service tax which is n... | |
| | | | Two held with 25 kgs poppy straw | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 20: In continuation to the operation 'Sanjeevani', a special drive against drugs launched by SSP Jammu Sunil Gupta, today Gujjar Nagar police claimed to have arrested two drug peddlers and recovering 25 kgs of poppy straw (Bhukki) from their possession. "Following specific input, Police team on patrolling duty at Prem Nagar, Samadian Road under the jurisdiction of police post Gujjar Nagar, signalled a Santro car for Police check," police spokesman said.
He said, "On search of vehicle, Police Party recovered 25 Kgs Poppy Straw (Bhukki) from the possession of two persons seated in it," police said
Police have registered a case at Peermitha Police Station un... | |
| | | | ICDS staff booked for 'misappripriating' Govt money | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 20: The vigilance organisation (VO) has registered a case against an ex-district programme officer (DPO) of ICDS project, Kathua, and some CDPOs for allegedly misappropriating the government money.
During a surprise VO check into the allegations of irregularities for purchase of nutrition and non-nutrition items in ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) project, Kathua , it was revealed that in 2014-15, then DPO Ravinder Nath Sadhu in connivance with CDPOs -- Sushma Gupta, Mukhtiyar Ahmed , Syeeda Parveen, Kulraj Singh, Neelam Bala, Rajeev Kumar and Satish Sharma -- under a well planned criminal conspiracy had purchased nutrition and non-nutrition ite... | |
| | | | Man jumps into river, dies | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, Dec 20: Police today resorted to mild lathicharge after people restrained cops from shifting the body of a man, who had allegedly committed suicide by jumping into a dry river at Manjakote near here, to hospital for post-mortem. The dead was identified as Mohammad Jahangir, son of Munshi of Darhal. He was presently working and living with his brother-in-law at Manjakot. Though the reason behind this extreme step was yet to be ascertained, police had initiated inquest proceedings under section 174 of CrPC.
When police tried to shift the body to hospital in an ambulance, people, including his family members and relatives, blocked the road, demanding that there ... | |
| | | | Mantri fails to keep up his promise | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, Dec 20: The Minister for Rural Development Department and Panchayat Raj Abdul Haq Khan has failed to fulfill his promise with regard to release of pending liability under MGNREGA in Kishtwar district which is about Rs 60 crore.
Its in place to mention here that Khan had assured the people of Kishtwar during a public rally at Dak Banglow here last month that all pending liabilities would be cleared.
As per the details available with "Early Times, the Peoples Democratic Party workers hailing from different areas of Kishtwar district including Marwah, Warwan, Dachhan, Inderwal during a public rally, which was also attended by the RDD Ministe... | |
| | | | Visitors denied food, schedule of workshop | | JU insults visiting delegates | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 20: The Jammu University has come under sharp attack from the delegates who have come here to participate in a five-day workshop being organized by its Department of Economics and Human Resource Development Council (HRDC).
The delegates, who have come from various universities of the country, felt insulted on Tuesday when the organisers refused to provide them lunch and schedule of the prestigious workshop.
A scholar told Early Times that even on second day of the workshop, the schedule has not been provided to them. Ironically, the organisers had patted their back for organizing such workshop.
"Rs 1000 has been charged from the participants. But on the i... | |
| | | | 36,000 cement bags worth Rs1.5 cr expired due to ERA's callousness | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, 20: As many as 36,000 cement bags meant for construction of Jahangir Chowk -Rambagh flyover have expired due to callous attitude of Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) which is looking after the construction work.
Details available with Early Times reveal that during 4 months of unrest in Kashmir valley , the construction work on Jahangir Chowk -Rambagh flyover was stopped. During this time 36,000 bags of cement was already procured by ERA which was to be supplied to M/S Simplex Infrastructure which is executing the work , but due to callousness and misadministration by ERA , all this cement whose market cost is around Rs 1.50 Crore, got expired.
ERA cou... | |
| | | | Transport Deptt in ' disarray' in JK | | | | Saqib Ahmad
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 20: The Transport Department is in "disarray" in Jammu and Kashmir due to mismanagement of its officials with authorities failing to take measures for its revival.
Official sources said two main constituents of the Transport Department, SRTC and Motor Vehicles Department have failed to meet their target with figures depicting decrease in their revenue realization. During the year 2013-2014, the Motor Vehicles Department has realized revenue of Rs 133.74 crore against a target of Rs 151.60 crore and during 2014-15, revenue of Rs 92.87 crore was realized against a target of Rs 159.00 crore by November-2014. Around one lakh vehicles were regis... | |
| | | | 'I was offered tonnes of money, CM's chair to form Govt in J&K' | | Karra disrobes BJP | | | Muhammad Mukaram
Early Times Report
srinagar, Dec 20: The former Finance Minister and PDP rebel Tariq Hamid Karra today raked up another controversy that could woefully expose BJP when he claimed that he was offered CM's chair by the top leadership of the BJP to form government in Jammu and Kashmir.
The assertions made by Karra has triggered hornet's nest as to whether Bhartiya Janta Party was feeling comfortable with the People's Democratic Party.
Karra claimed during a press conference here at his residence in Srinagar, "I was offered tonnes of money by the top brass of BJP, to come forward and form government with them. Not once, they told me three times that we will make you the... | |
| | | | Surgical sutures split GMC&H's admin | | | | Nitesh Sangral
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 20: Some Head of Departments (HODs) of Government Medical College are at loggerheads with the administration over purchase of surgical sutures (thread).
Since its establishment, the JK Medical Supplies Corporation has not provided surgical threads to government hospitals across the state including the GMC&H. It has resulted in confrontation between some senior doctors and administration of the hospital.
Sources in the GMC&H told Early Times that a meeting was held between some senior doctors and the administration to discuss unavailability of surgical sutures. During the meeting, when the administration asked some doctors to authorise them... | |
| | | | Despite Smart City challenge being round the corner SMC continues to be headless | | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 20: With Srinagar all set to enter the Smart City challenge next month the main and important civic body in the summer capital of the state continues to be headless. The state government has failed to do the needful in this regard despite lapse of many months. Ever since Bashir Ahmad Khan retired as Commissioner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), the state government has not appointed any bureaucrat to man the Corporation. For months together the SMC is without any head and the same has affected the overall functioning of the Corporation.
The absence of Commissioner has impacted to a great extent the preparations being made for inc... | |
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