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| More corruption cases against Kashmir netas soon! | | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Dec 02: In a bid to bring in much-needed transparency in the system, the New Delhi has decided to start a "mega probe" into complaints of corruption against Kashmiri politicians, who are accused of years of loot.
Sources said the corridors of power have already discussed the matter with Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha.
Sources said the names of six top most politicians have been shortlisted for the "first phase of the mega war against corruption."
Sources said the Modi government has got access to clinching evidence, which establishes corruption charges against such prominent politicians in Kashmir.
Sources said all the six such faces would be booked in the coming days. "The cases will be filed one by one," said a source in the government privy to the plan.
Sources said the cases would be filed and probed by the Central Bureau of Investigations. "The cases will be initially filed by the CBI," said a source.
Official sources said regional investigation agencies like the Anti Corruption Bureau of Jammu and Kashmir Government and also the Crime Branch ... | |
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| 'Possesses no valid licence for manufacturing; sale, storage' | | Sarpanch's family runs brick kiln illegally in Reasi | | | avinash azad
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 02: Family of a sarpanch is running a brick kiln illegally at Duggi village in Reasi district, locals have alleged.
According to the locals, apart from having no valid licence under rules, the brick kiln in the month of July this year was booked by the Legal Metrology for manufacturing under-specification bricks.
"On 07-07-2020, a team led by Assistant Controller Legal Metrology Reasi (J&K), raided the premises of the Brick Kiln in issue, i.e. Bhagwati Brick Kiln Laiter, Teh. Pouni, Distt. Reasi and booked the same for under specification size manufactured bricks", sources claimed, adding that the violation committed by the owner comes under th... | |
| | | | BJP challenges Geelani in his stronghold; holds Tonga rally at Sopore | | | |
Early Times Report
jammu, Dec 02: First time after eruption of terrorism in J&K in early 1990's, terror plagued Sopore town on Wednesday witnessed political rally which was organized by none other than BJP-which was earlier considered as 'untouchable' in the Valley.
On Wednesday BJP organized 'Tonga rally' at Sopore in Baramulla which is native place of hardcore Hurriyat leader Sayeed Ali Shah Geelani. Braving threats of terrorists and separatist leaders, a large number of local Tongawallas participated in the rally which was organized as part of the campaign for District Development Councils (DDCs) elections.
Eyewitnesses said that BJP's rally in the area-which was once considered as ... | |
| | | | DDCs elections: Cong candidates annoyed with high-command's apathetic attitude | | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Dec 02: While as polling for the second phase of eight-phased District Development Councils (DDCs) has been completed on Tuesday, it appears that Congress high command has abandoned its J&K unit because not even a single leader from Centre has visited the Union Territory (UT).
Highly placed sources said that there was strong anger among party candidates- who are in the fray for DDCs elections, against the 'indifferent and apathetic' attitude of the high command.
"These elections are very important and not less than Assembly polls due to involvement as a large number of voters would cast their votes but it is very unfortunate that our high command has no time to ... | |
| | | | BJP leader threatens voters, candidates; video goes viral | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 02: Local BJP leader from Kahara while seeking votes for the party candidate has not only abused the opposition party leaders, but has also threatened the voters if they don't cast their votes in favour of the BJP candidate.
In a video which has gone viral, Safdar Wani who recently joined BJP after withdrawing his nomination papers from Kahara in favour of local BJP leader is heard saying that "the BJP is in power and even the agencies like Police follow and favour the ruling party."
He asks the people to vote for BJP without any fear and threatened the "people off pulling their eyes from their sockets of those who will not vote for the part... | |
| | | | People risk lives to cast votes at Kinthroo | | |  Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 02: Residents of Kinthroo village in Kishtwar district are deprived of basic facilities like road, health care and bridges even after J&K's transition into a union territory.
According to the details available with Early Times, residents of Kinthroo village crossed the river Chenab on ropes so that they could cast their votes during 2nd phase of DDC polling in Padder area of Kishtwar District on Tuesday. They had to do so as there is no footbr... | |
| | | | Farooq, Omar talk about everything forget NC founder | | No holiday on Sheikh Abdullah's birthday this year | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Dec 02: For the first time in the past so many years , there is going to be no official holiday on December 5, on account of the birthday of National Conference founder, Sheikh Abdullah.
The practice was in vogue since Abdullah's death in 1982. But after J&K's reorganization in 2019 the holiday has been declared null and void.
What is more ironic to find is the fact that ever since their release from captivity, both Farooq Abdullah as well as his son Omar Abdullah haven't uttered a single word on cancellation of the holiday on Sheikh's birthday. Even though they spoke on a plethora of issues including statehood, Article 370 and all the decisions taken post Augus... | |
| | | | COVID-19 norms thrown to winds in political meetings | | |  Ashwani Sharma
Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Dec 02: Politicians and others are openly violating COVID-19 norms during political meetings and rallies in Udhampur.
In many public meetings addressed by the politicians people are seen violating social distancing and not wearing face masks.
It is pertinent to mention here that some areas of district Udhampur were red zone few months back and district administration and health department had to put in of efforts to restore normalcy in the area.
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| | | | Positive cases 111130, active positive 4951, recovered 104471, casualties 1708 | | JK on path of COVID-19 recovery with just 4.45% active cases of virus; 452 new cases, 6 fresh deaths | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 02: The union territory of Jammu & Kashmir is slowly but surely moving towards the path of recovery with respect to COVID-19 and same can be gauged by the fact that there are mere 4.45 percent of active cases of the virus as on date.
The union reported 452 new cases of the virus today following which the total number of positive cases reached 1, 11,130. As six deaths were reported in the past 24 hours or so the number of virus related deaths reached 1,708.
Jammu district reported 127 new cases of Corona Virus followed by Srinagar district 81 cases, Udhampur district 54 cases, Baramulla district 25 cases, Budgam district 21 cases, Ganderba... | |
| | | | ARTO suspended on mismanagement charges | | Transportation of polling material | | | Early Times Report
anantnag, Dec 02: District Election Officer, Anantnag Kuldeep Krishan Sidha on Tuesday placed a Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) official under suspension for mismanaging transport.
The DEO directed Additional Deputy Commissioner (G), Anantnag to serve charge sheet to the official and asked him to submit a detailed enquiry report within a week.
"Pending enquiry into the alleged mismanagement and faulty implementation of transport plan at Dandipora Distribution Centre, which could have seriously jeopardized the transportation of poll material, Sh Shahid Chirag, MVI, ARTO Anantnag is hereby placed under suspension with immediate effect and attached with Additional Deputy C... | |
| | | | Munish Gupta asks government to step in & solve problems of residents | | Residents of Sector 1A Shastri Nagar pained due to least concern shown by people at helm | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 2: People living in sector 1A Shastri Nagar are perplexed over the bad condition of roads and lanes in the area. They are also upset with the fact that the garbage is not being lifted from the area thus creating nuisance.
The sector 1A Shastri Nagar is a part of the Gandhi Nagar constituency and it is presenting a sordid tale of absolute neglect from the people at helm. The successive governments have failed the people of this colony and they are suffering like... | |
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