TOP STORY OF THE DAY

Is JK’s Rehabilitation Deptt violating financial propriety norms? Funds for terror victims deliberately kept unspent, claimants in disarray 12/3/2021 11:25:19 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 3: Call it an irony of sorts that the money meant for the compensation of the victims of violence in Jammu and Kashmir has been kept unspent and parked in government treasuries for years, leaving the next kin of terror victims in distress. Such a practise is a clear violation of financial propriety norms. As per the documents in possession of early times, the General Administrative Department on July 4, 2008 prescribed amendments to Jammu and Kashmir Compassionate Appointment Rules 1994 related to cash compensation in lieu of appointment in Government Service. As per the amended rules the family members of the civilians killed in militancy related action were entitled to cash compensation of Rs four lakh in lieu of appointment in Government service. The compensation amount of Rs four lakh is also required to be deposited in the name of the next of kin of the deceased person by the concerned Deputy Commissioner to their saving bank account in the branch nearest to the residence of the beneficiaries provided the claimants furnish willingness for a...   READ MORE

FRONT PAGE STORIES

17-yrs on, process to recruit foresters still incomplete Govt mulling to re-advertise posts, aspirants left high and dry 12/3/2021 11:25:10 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 3: Job aspirants who had applied for the posts of foresters in 2005 and 2010 and in the subsequent years have been left high and dry as the authorities have decided to re-advertise these posts. The job aspirants while talking to a local news channel said that the process to recruit the foresters had commenced in 2004 and for the past seventeen years they have been waiting for it to get completed. “Many of us have crossed the age bar. When we had filled up the form in 2004 we were young but during all these years we have become old.” They said, “We are not seeking any relaxation from the government, we are demanding that we should be given an opportunity...   READ MORE   Persons with disabilities allege discrimination by Govt, hold protest on World Disability Day 12/3/2021 11:25:00 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Dec 3: The International Day of Disabled Persons (World Disability Day) was observed today globally. The day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. However, instead of celebrating their ‘special day’ today several physically-challenged people in Jammu as well as Srinagar observed the day as ‘Black Day’ and were on roads to lodge a protest against the Union Ter...   READ MORE   Deaf and dumb stage demonstration 12/3/2021 11:24:30 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Dec 3: Members of deaf and dumb association staged a protest here on Friday to express resentment against the alleged failure of the government to provide them with the basic facilities required for survival. Carrying placards, the deaf and dumb young boys and girls appeared at Press Enclave in Srinagar and staged a silent protest. A female who spoke on their behalf told reporters that there is only one school for these poor souls in Kashmir and they have been d...   READ MORE   ‘Kashmir not only place that witnessed tourism boom in November’ Foreign locations closed due to Covid, all prominent destinations across country jam packed 12/3/2021 11:24:04 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 3: Tourism Department is trumpeting that 1,27,605 tourists visited Kashmir in November this year which is more than all the figures in the month in the past seven years. An analyst while talking to Early Times said that Kashmir was not the only place in the country which witnessed tourist rush. “Most cities across the country were filled with the tourists as the foreign tourist destinations are closed for outsiders. The Tourism Department is creating much ado a...   READ MORE   Omicron threat: 'All tourists, locals who travelled abroad to be quarantined' 12/3/2021 11:23:46 PM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report Srinagar, Dec 3: At a time when the world is facing the new variant 'Omicron' of COVID-19, the administration here in JK UT has chalked out new rules and regulations for the international travellers coming to Kashmir Valley. All those people who are either tourists from different countries or locals who travelled abroad will have to be quarantined. The official quarantine will continue till test reports come, and after that there will be home quarantine for one week. The Srinagar administration has set up 3 special quarantine centers for foreign tourists and locals who have traveled abroad. These facilities would be free of cost. The administratio...   READ MORE   COVID-19: JK reports 181 new cases, 2 deaths 12/3/2021 11:23:39 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Dec 3: The Government today informed that 181 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 56 from Jammu division and 125 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 337444. Also, 02 COVID deaths have been reported from Kashmir Division. Moreover, 168 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 35 from Jammu Division and 133 from Kashmir Division. The Bulletin informs that no new case of Mucormycosis has been reported today. On COVID vaccination, the bulletin informs that 65,114doses of COVID vaccine have been administered ...   READ MORE   Azad takes dig at NC leaders on Art 370 issue 12/3/2021 11:23:33 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 3: Notwithstanding criticism by National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah, ex-leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday said that issue of the Article 370 is sub-judice so there is no need to raise this demand. “Unlike other leaders, I will not take up this issue when the matter is sub-judice”, Azad said at Rajouri, adding, “either we have to wait for the decision of the Court or we will bring a bill in the Parliament”. Azad, ...   READ MORE   With no source of income deceased daily wager’s family pushed to hilt 12/3/2021 11:23:25 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Dec 3: The family members of Arjun Das, a deceased daily wager of Higher Education department has appealed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Kumar Sinha to come to their rescue since they have lost their sole bread earner due to terminal illness. Wife of Das said that it is getting difficult for them to carry out daily chores of life since they have no source of income. She said that since no income is being accrued following the demise of Das it is getting difficult to ...   READ MORE   IS alert sounded in Kashmir! 12/3/2021 11:23:08 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Dec 3: An alert has been sounded in Kashmir in the wake of inputs that the Islamic State based in Syria could be behind the attack on traffic cop in Srinagar on Wednesday. Sources said the government agencies have inputs that the Islamic State could be trying to create its base in Kashmir, a development which has set the alarm bells ringing. On December 1, the unarmed traffic cop was fired from point blank range on the fateful evening in Gojwara area of old City when he was manning vehicular movement in the area. The wounded cop is undergoing treatment. Officials said it was first such attack in Kashmir in the recent years where a traffic policeman had be...   READ MORE   VLW infringes upon rights of Sarpanch; initiates work, releases payment of his own 12/3/2021 10:57:17 PM Ajay Sharma Early Times Report SUNDERBANI, Dec 3: A Village Level Worker (VLW) has allegedly infringed upon the rights of a Sarpanch in Tehsil Pouni, Panchayat Kouthia. Concerned Sarpanch, Neelam Kumari Sharma said that a VLW is violating set protocols by infringing upon her rights of being the public representative. She said, this village level worker has adopted a strange behaviour of bypassing Sarpanch while initiating any development work in the village. “Since past couple of months, this VLW has started ignoring me, despite being sarpanch of the village and carrying out works without my knowledge,” said Neelam adding that he initiates work of his own and even releases bills in f...   READ MORE

CARTOON CORNER

E-PAPER PREVIEW

LOCAL NEWS

Hill View Honda inaugurates new showroom at Sainik Colony Corporator Pritam Singh kicks starts blacktopping work Juhi seeks on spot, speedy disposal of public grievances Rajouri: DLC clears 72 Forest Rights Act Claims DC Rajouri chairs DRSC meet Winners of Divisional Level Kala Utsav felicitated at Kathua GDC Marh observed World Disability Day GGM Science College organises cleanliness drive Jodhamal School’s Aaditya Sambyal Excels At Aero Modeling GDC Billawar organises lecture on non-communicable diseases YCET organizes “Induction Programme-2021” GDC RS Pura cleans water body R.M Public School organizes poster making competition BKS gets grant in aid for audio-visual programme of art and culture Seminar on HID organised by GDC Ramgarh Journalism Club students of TSUSJ interacted with NEET 2021 Topper GDC RS Pura organises lecture on NEP GDC Basohli organises International Day of Persons with disabilities Director Horticulture P&M conducts extensive tour of Chenab Region districts NYK organises webinar on Catch the Rain campaign Tony led delegation meets Div Com; projects demands of Gharana wetland farmers NBA demand transfer policy, DPC before Rationalisation 84th Seminar on Communal Harmony, National Integration held Indian Red Cross Society flags off First Aid Training Programme SED observes “World Disability Day” across J&K under Samagra Shiksha Dy Director YSS visits Doda, Kishtwar NHPC observes International day of Persons with Disabilities ATI demands parking for commercial vehicles under flyover of Jammu-Akhnoor highway Rape by allurement, accused Arrested: Reasi Police BJP organises Police Public meet Police arrested two drug peddlers, recovered contraband in Kashmir Sheetal Nanda reiterates Govt's support for persons with disabilities for their inclusiveness in society Police arrested two drug peddlers, recovered contraband in Kashmir Dogra Front takes out rally against Farooq Abdullah remark restoration of 370 BMS demands revision in minimum wages LMD recovers Rs 30000 fine from petrol pump for less delivery Jkstew Society appeals Lg to introduce facial recognition technology Adopt 'Nation First—Self Last' as key to contribute in nation building: Kavinder asks volunteers CD wardens’ meeting organised Kabra reviews preparations for forthcoming Armed Forces Flag day Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on traffic cop DB directs UT authorities to take decision with regard to renewal of lease deeds Government committed to ameliorate differently abled persons: Sham Sharma Navin Choudhary launches Milk Village at Pouni COVID-19: Ladakh reports 41 new cases Full court grants super time scale to three, selection grade to 8 HC rejects bail plea in rape case Conduct RT-PCR test of all international travelers upon their arrival: Div Com Pole Jammu Univ introduces 2-yr Journalism, Mass Communication course No respite in freezing cold ahead of downpour in Kashmir on Dec 4 Power shutdown ACB traps, arrests Patwari, agent in bribe case Natrang to organize acting workshop Director RDD conducts extensive tour of District Udhampur Gdc Bhadarwah organizes video blog competition GDC Basantgarh organises Video making competition GDC Bishnah organised an online Extension lecture on AIDS Awareness Program Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrated at GDC Sunderbani Rajesh Gill flags off J&K Cricket team for National Championship Three Day Workshop on 'CCPD' concludes at BGSBU gdc thannamandi organizes symposium on aids awareness GDC Chenani organizes programme on preservation of water IT Secretary calls for rejuvenating CSCs in J&K Div Com announces setting up of CRC at Jammu   READ MORE THIS SECTION

OTHER STORIES

Seema Kharyal felicitated Shocking Act Human rights violation by China need to be contested GGM Science College’s teams to play in Basketball tournament Rajesh Gill flags off J&K Cricket team for National Championship   READ MORE THIS SECTION

ARCHIVE SECTION

Friday, December 3, 2021 Thursday, December 2, 2021 Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Monday, November 29, 2021 Sunday, November 28, 2021 Saturday, November 27, 2021

STOCK UPDATE

BSE Sensex NSE Nifty

CRICKET UPDATE