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| Not Jammu, only Kashmir colleges to teach tourism as a subject | | Another act of discrimination | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 14: In yet another act of discrimination against Jammu, the government has decided to introduce tourism as a subject in seven degree colleges of Kashmir.
Sources informed Early Times that the previous as well as incumbent government of state had introduced Tourism subject one after other in Degree colleges of Kashmir division including GDC Tangmarg, GDC Sopore, GDC Nawa Kadal, GDC Magam, Amar Singh College, GDC Khanabal, Anantnag and GDC Kokernag. They said Jammu colleges are still waiting for introduction of the subject.
"The government claims that Jammu has vast potential of tourism and it's the only industry that helps to reduce unemployment," sources said, adding that no doubt government establishes dozens of tourism development authorities in Jammu division but they only benefit students from Kashmir as they have experience and knowledge of the subject. The Jammu people have taken serious note of what they called failure of the incumbent government to safeguard interests of Jammu region. They have been accused of robbing Jammu division of it... | |
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| Mandate from Kashmir and Jammu was not for PDP-BJP coalition | | BJP doesn't know what it says | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 14: The BJP has lost its way. It doesn't know what it says. On Tuesday, the BJP national spokesperson Amit Malaviya sprung a big surprise saying that the people of Jammu & Kashmir had voted for the PDP-BJP coalition government and the formation of the PDP-BJP coalition was the choice of the people of the state.
Far from it. The fact of the matter is that both the PDP and the BJP had fought against each other and exposed each other during the 2014 assembly elections. Both had fought separately and on their own election planks which were contradictory and mutually exclusive. The BJP had fought elections on Jammu-specific and nation-specific elections planks... | |
| | | | Rules for fools: ACD Poonch's official SUV without number plate | | 'Temporary number expired, no one to dare Babu' | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 14: The official vehicle of ACD Poonch has no number plate and proves themaxim `rules are fools'. The lesser mortals are being taken to task for similar lapse in this state, said a concerned citizen. The term of temporary number provided by distributor at time of purchase of the vehicle has expired and the Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) seems in no mood to get the registration plate fixed. "Mahindra Bolero, official SUV was purchased on 3rd October 2... | |
| | | | Marking system in KAS examination comes under cloud, aspirants cry foul | | Few subjects preferred at cost of majority of subjects | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 14: With fingers being pointed over the marking system in a competitive examination nothing seems to be heading in right direction with regard to holding of Kashmir Administrative Services (KAS) examination in the state.
A group of candidates who had appeared in 2014 KAS examination voiced their concern over the biased approach being adopted vis-à-vis the marks given to the different subjects in the KAS examination. In the state the examination is conducted by Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (J&K PSC).
The candidates said that marks in some subjects were much above the expected level while as candidates appearing in some ot... | |
| | | | Plan afoot to restrict internet access in valley | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 14: The union home ministry is contemplating move to restrict internet access in the valley. The ministry is also likely to set up an expert committee to take on the anti-India programmes being circulated on the social media.
The social media is being seen as a major force for radicalising the Kashmiri youth and bombarding their young minds with the 'heroic' act of terrorists.
The concern was expressed by the GoC-in-C northern command in a press meet today where he stated the social media is a time bomb and it's playing a major role.
The views of the topmost army officer of the northern command reflect the concerns of the Government of India which ... | |
| | | | Illegal constructions mushroom in Katra town, admin silent | | | | AB Sharma
Early Times Report
Reasi, Feb 14: The administration is silent on illegal constructions in Katra town. Locals said a number of illegal buildings are coming up in the town in violationof norms.
According to official sources, over 30 commercial buildings including shopping malls, hotels and guesthouses are coming up. Sources said the owners of these upcoming building haven't completed any of the formalities for getting building permissions.
"From the municipal body to the Revenue department to the district administration, all are silent because corruption rules the roost in the town," said a delegation of concerned citizens.
They said despite brining the brazen violation o... | |
| | | | Strategy changed: No food item or medicines found | | Srinagar terror attack | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 14: The manner in which Fidayeens launched terror attack in Srinagar's Karan Nagar area on February 12 has surprised many a security officer. What has baffled them is that security forces have not recovered any food item or medicines from the "rucksacks of the two militants".
Both the terrorists were liquidated on Tuesday after a 30-hour-long fierce gun-battle with security forces. They have found "slightly odd" the no recovery of any food item or medicine. The fidayeen attack appeared to have been launched from Pakistan.
"We have recovered two AK-47 rifles and eight magazines. As per initial information, no food item or medicines have been recovered," CR... | |
| | | | Announced in 2015, Govt forgets Smart City Projects | | Of Rs 500 Cr, JK spends Rs 1.5 Cr in 2 yrs | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 14: The government is making a mockery of the Smart City proposal for Jammu and Srinagar cities with no more than mere two percent of funds meant for the project having been utilised on ground.
As per official documents in possession of Early Times, the central government has sanctioned an estimated amount of Rs 500 Crore rupees out of Prime Minister's special package for the creation of smart cities in the twin capitals of the state.
As the entire amount of Rs 500 crore stand sanctioned since the year 2017, mere Rs 1.50 crore have so far been spent in Jammu and Srinagar districts on the project.
The figures have once again taken a lid over th... | |
| | | | BJP 'facilitated' snatching away of UIET from JU | | Govt orders shifting of students to GCET Janglot | |  Avinash Azad
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 14: Hammering last nail in the coffin of erstwhile University Institute Engineer and Technology (UIET) that was recently 'snatched' by the State Government from University, the state Government has issued order for shifting students enrolled here to Government College of Engineering and Technology, Janglot for ongoing session.
Sources privy to the development claimed that the BJP had facilitated the snatching of UIET. "A sitting, BJP Minister ha... | |
| | | | Students found doing menial jobs in BHS Poonch | | |  Early Times Report
Poonch, Feb 14: During the farewell party, students of BHS Poonch in school uniforms were seen carrying buckets to fetch water for the function. "This child labor was the slap on the face of officers of administration and school authorities which were showing utter disregard to the rights of children", a local said.
"Many a times it has been seen that due to political power many teachers and Non teaching staff make themselves attached in the offices of their convenience" ... | |
| | | | PHE Deptt's fails to replace damaged pipes aggravating problem | | Mansar facing shortage of potable water | | | Arun Singh
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 14: The failure to Public Health Engineering Department to replace damaged pipes of Water Supply Scheme Chaini Mansar has aggravated the problems of inhabitants of Mansar areas who are fraught with pressing shortage of portable water.
Sources told Early Times that the 15000 Gallon Per Hour (GPH) capacity Water Supply Scheme Chaini Mansar was made functional long ago and with the passage of time the pipes connected with the water source got damaged resulting in fall in water supply, but these pipes have not been replaced by the PHE department till date leaving majority the area without proper water supply.
They furthe... | |
| | | | Border district lacks solid waste management | | People fear epidemic outbreak | | | Mohammad Sarfaraz
Early Times Report
KUPWARA, Feb 14: District Kupwara lacks a planned solid waste management system due to which the people apprehend outbreak of epudemuc.
Locals residents said that, "a vast amount of solid waste such as plastic bags, polythenes and other chemical substances finds its way into the roadside drains or in surface drains thus chocking the residents at large.
"With the population growth and increased commercial and industrial activity, the problem of waste disposal is becoming more intense day by day.
Mumtaz Ahmad of Awoora told early times that, the sewerage system is non-existent in the town and million tons liters per day sewerage generated is eit... | |
| | | | Land Acquisition for Ring Roads | | Farmers get positive response from CM | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 14: Farmers representing Ring / Semi Ring Road Land Owners Welfare Committee have finally taken up the issue of land acquisition in Jammu & Kashmir regions with Chief Minister in Jammu. CM according to affected farmers gave them a positive response and assured their grievances would be addressed soon.
Details available with Early Times reveal that farmers from Jammu region affected by proposed ring road had a meeting with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in Jammu on Tuesday. Sources say that CM assured farmers that they would be given fair compensation. Farmers demanded that National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) be directed to go for Private Negotiations as... | |
| | | | Govt mulls revamp, remodeling of jails | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 14: In the aftermath of incidents of militants' escape, the state government is mulling revamping the security of the jails and also their remodeling for enhancing their capacity
A Pakistani militant escaped from Srinagar's SMHS Hospital when he was taken for the medical checkup last week. He managed to escape after militants attacked the security forces and killed two policemen.
Sources said that government was considering strengthening the security of the prisons in the state and installation of CCTV cameras around prisons in the valley.
An official of the police department said that CCTVs were already installed at several places in Srinagar for secur... | |
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