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R&B Kashmir in crisis, ex-minister created Rs 600 cr liability 2/17/2016 12:15:26 AM Early Times Report Srinagar, Feb 16: During their maiden interaction with Parvez Dewan, the Advisor to Governor NN Vohra, the official machinery here spilled the beans that a former minister has pushed the Kashmir wing of Roads and Building department into an abyss as they are not in a position to clear liabilities of the contractors across Valley who have been pestering them to release the payments. Highly placed sources said the Advisor was shocked to learn that such huge liability pegged at around Rs 600 crorehas been created in PWD, something beyond the means of the state. Sources said on the contrary not a single penny unapproved was spent on any development in Jammu which continues to be neglected. According to informed sources the total liability was created on newly introduced programmes like Macadamisation of roads taken up under 'Cities & Towns', 'Tourist Destinations' and those in Projectisation mode . Officials said a total of 1400 Kms of road stands macadamised under such programs adding that of late funds have become available but only for the works taken up with ...   READ MORE

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Speaker wants Secy Assembly to become Secy General 2/17/2016 12:15:08 AM Jehangir Rashid ET Report Srinagar, Feb 16: If PDPand BJP'renew' their alliance and form the government in the state, then a senior official of assembly secretariat is all set to receive huge 'windfall' since he might get elevated to an unexpected higher position. Speaker Legislative Assembly and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Gandhi Nagar, Kavinder Gupta has been highly impressed by the 'performance' of Secretary Assembly, Mohammad Ramzan. Gupta has so much been 'influenced' by w...   READ MORE   Why is Govt reluctant to axe deadwood? 2/17/2016 12:14:34 AM Peerzada Ummer Early Times Report Srinagar, Feb 16: The claims of the state dispensation over weeding out the deadwood from the administration are falling flat with ground reports suggesting that the tainted officials are ruling the roost. In order to weed out deadwood from the state administration, the government had on July 1, last year cleared dismissal of 63 officials from their service. The process of preparing a list of tainted officials in the administration had begun soon after formation of government in 2015. Acting on recommendations of a high-level committee headed by Chief Secretary, and after being approved by the former Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, the governmen...   READ MORE   Right to free-speech, not national unity important: Congress JNU anti-India event 2/17/2016 12:14:25 AM Early Times Report jammu, Feb 16: The Congress, which was rejected by the Indian electorate in the 2014 general election, has turned so perverted that it has started openly siding with those who want to de-link J&K, North East and Kerala from India and break India into pieces. It all started with AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi's February 13 Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) statement that those who objected to the right to free-speech exercised by the anti-nationals at the JNU on February 9 while glorifying two dreaded terrorists of Kashmir origin Maqbool Bhat and Afzal Guru were "more anti-nation". Rahul Gandhi made this anti-national and outrageous statement in the presence of Left lea...   READ MORE   In Guv rule, IPS officers unwilling to apply for central deputation 2/17/2016 12:14:13 AM ET Report jammu, Feb 16: In the 40-day Governor Rule in J&K, no state cadre IPS officer applied for a posting at the Centre. Reason: There is no political intervention in their working and all are happy to work in a free atmosphere. This was, however, not the case before the Governor Rule that was imposed on January 8 last after the demise of chief minister Mufti Mohammad Syed on January 7. Unhappy with political interference in their working, IPS officers would often make up their mind against working on the diktats of politicians and then proceed on central deputation to work in a free and fair atmosphere. But the trend has ceased as none of them applied for central deputation in the f...   READ MORE   Pulwama killings may delay Govt formation 2/17/2016 12:14:04 AM Early Times Report jammu, Feb 16: The formation of PDP-BJP government is likely to depend on the situation developing in the valley after the death of the two youth in the cross firing at Pulwama district. Sources said intelligence agencies have received inputs that a section opposing the entry of the BJP in the governance will try to flare up the situation. PDP president cautious of the situation has reportedly told the BJP delegation that met her on Monday to wait for some time, though sources said the meeting was held in very 'cordial' manner indicating that she is not averse to forming government again with the BJP. "The death of the two youth did act as dampener to the development...   READ MORE   Officials swindle crores, leave masses in lurch Kishtwar hydraulic division keeps people 'thirsty' 2/17/2016 12:13:54 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Kishtwar, Feb 16: Multi crore carriage scam has surfaced at Kishtwar Hydraulic division here. This scam has brought the huge bunglings in the division, which comprises of six sub-divisions. The scam has exposed the officials, who have allegedly, looted the state exchequer for their vested interests. Documents in possession of Early Times reveal that sample estimates duly sanctioned by the drawing and disbursing officer bearing Ts. No. 9BRGF for the month of 12/2012 amounting to Rs. 263450, the carriage charges of material utilized were paid in between 400% to 450% above the rate fixed by the department. The bills were approved by the Chief Engineer ...   READ MORE   Sajjad Kitchloo under SAC scanner for issuance of elevation orders 2/17/2016 12:13:41 AM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report Srinagar, Feb 16: Taking a serious note over violation of rules, the State Accountability Commission has issued a notice to former MD JKCL Rakesh Sharma on a complaint for an illegal elevation order in favour of him approved by former industries and commerce minister Sajad Ahmad kitchloo Sources said the SAC has taken a serious note over a complaint that former minister for Industries and Commerce and NC Leader Sajjad Ahmad Kitchloo elevated Sharma as MD JK Cements in 2013 and two other official were made incharge MDs SIDCO and Handicrafts Corporation when he was Minister of State Industries and Commerce during the NC- Congress Government in Jammu and Ka...   READ MORE   Employees of police stations not to be posted in hometowns 2/17/2016 12:13:34 AM Early Times Report jammu, Feb 16: Observing that the employees of police stations, who are posted in their hometowns, shield local criminals, thereby leading to the increase in crime, the district police has decided against posting them in the areas where their residences are located. To start with, a senior district police officer Monday night ordered the transfer of dozens of local employees from Miran Sahib, Arnia and R S Pura police stations, police sources said. Sources said the need to this effect was felt after a protester alleged at Miran Sahib two days back that some local employees of police stations were hand-in-glove with criminals. As his allegation was found to be true du...   READ MORE   Appointment of chairman SCHBS: Special Tribunal reprimands RCS 2/17/2016 12:13:25 AM Avinash Azad Early Times Report jammu, Feb 16: In major break-through, the J&K Special Tribunal has reprimanded Registrar Cooperative Societies (RCS) for appointing chairman Sainik Cooperative House Building Society (SCHBS) ignoring the rules, and termed the decision rendered by the Registrar as erroneous. Going through the plea filed by petitioner, Brig (Retd) SS Sambyal Chairman, Managing Committee, SCHBS, Sainik Colony, on Tuesday the double Bench of J&K Special Tribunal, Jammu reprimanded the Registrar Cooperative Societies for not obeying laid down rules, while appointing 'another' chairman of the society. "In the instant case out of the total seven members four have voted against ...   READ MORE   Police foil Cong MLA's attempt to grab Govt land at Chhani Himmat 2/17/2016 12:13:19 AM Harish Chander Early Times Report JAMMU, Feb 16: An attempt made by a sitting Congress MLA and ex-minister to encroach upon a piece of government land at Chhani Himmat here has been foiled by police and senior officers of the district administration. The MLA owns a plot in Gujjar Colony of Chhani Himmat. He today allegedly made an attempt to grab a piece of government land, which adjoins his plot and falls between plot No 8 and 9. Some locals objected to it, saying the land was earmarked for a park, police sources said. After the matter came to their notice, police and senior officers of the district administration reached there and stopped the work on the government land. On inquiry,...   READ MORE   Contractor flees after getting 50% payment 2/16/2016 11:56:23 PM Arun Singh Early Times Report Jammu, Feb 16: The height of the negligence on the part of Public Works (Road and Building) Department surfaced on ground when a contractor gave damn to the directions issued by inspecting team for rectifying road work found substandard, which he left halfway after taking 50% payment. Sources told Early Times that PW (R&B) Department has shown very dismal performance in executing the works under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) ever since the it has been assigned the responsibility. They further said that according to the programme guidelines a periodic inspection of works executed has to be carried out by the State Quality Monitors (SQM) set u...   READ MORE   Rahul Gandhi likely to visit Jammu on March 2 2/16/2016 11:56:18 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Feb 16: Amidst speculations that Ghulam Nabi Azad is evading contact with the PCC president over appointment of new district and block presidents, national vice-president of the Congress party, Rahul Gandhi is visiting Jammu in first week of next month. Even as the exact date for the proposed visit has not yet been officially finalized, sources in Congress circles said that Rahul Gandhi is likely to arrive here on March 2 and address Congress workers at Hari Singh Park adjoining Tawi bank near Press Club Jammu. Besides the public rally, Rahul Gandhi is understood to hold a closed door meeting with the PCC president and his team for discussing the organizationa...   READ MORE   Will Ram Madhav break the ice? 2/16/2016 11:56:13 PM Muhammad Mukaram Early Times Report Srinagar, Feb 16: Amid continuing political stalemate in the state, the desperate Right- wing Hindu party's (BJP) point man Ram Madhav is all set to break the ice and to pave way for the government formation after assuring some confidence building measures (CBMs) to Mehbooba. He is also bringing a special message from Prime Minister Narindra Modi, top BJP sources said. On Monday, in New Delhi, the BJP president Amit Shah however, authorized the party's general secretary Ram Madhav to fly to Jammu and Kashmir and finalize government formation arrangements with Mehbooba Mufti, and to end the uncertainty over government formation. Ram Madhav, who...   READ MORE   JKBOSE employee enjoys choice attachment Govt order goes unnoticed 2/16/2016 11:52:07 PM Bijay Charak Early Times Report Jammu, Feb 16: On one hand government has ordered cancellation of all attachments and has directed employees to report back to their original place of posting but it seems unnoticed in Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) as their employees are still enjoying choice attachment. An employee of JKBOSE, whose designation Junior Assistant, original posting at Board Branch office Banihal has been enjoying choicest attachment for the last one and half years at his native place at Board Sub Office Udhampur. Reliable source in Board informed Early Times that JKBOSE has opened its Sub Office and a Branch at Banihal. At present both offices have...   READ MORE   No possibility of PDP-BJP re-alliance in near future? News analysis 2/16/2016 11:51:44 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Feb 16: Much has been written and is being written on the possibility or no possibility of the PDP-BJP coalition forming the government in J&K. There are elements who assert that the PDP-BJP coalition government would be in place in the state anytime from now. Their view is based on the statements made by certain PDP and BJP leaders, including former Deputy Chief Minister Muzaffar Hussain Beigh and BJP national general secretary and BJP point man Ram Madhav. Both suggested on Monday that the coalition was "intact" and talks between the leadership of the two parties were on behind the curtain. Beigh made the statement in Jammu and Ram Madhav in Delhi. At the s...   READ MORE   Strong yearning from Jammu customers to add Dogri language J&K Bank draws appreciation for Helpline service 2/16/2016 11:51:31 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Feb 16: For its updated system and competitive spirit to keep pace with growing private banks, the premier financial institution J&K Bank is indeed drawing appreciation from all quarters. From its customer care department to grievance reddressal wing, the bank authorities are well catering to its huge clientele across the state, only except for its newly introduced helpline which is in place with a flaw on account of one deficient language. The Bank has started its helpline number for its customers far and wide so that any difficulty on any front is readily addressed. This move was appreciated as not all banks operating in the state have yet introduced this ser...   READ MORE   Auction of unserviceable items at MCCH Anantnag cancelled ET Impact 2/16/2016 11:49:47 PM Saahil Suhail Early Times Report Anantnag, Feb 16: Taking strong note of Early Times report, health department on Tuesdaycancelled auction of unserviceable items here at Maternity and Child Care hospital. Yesterday Early Times reported that some officials having vested interests are mulling to auction some costly serviceable items in the name of auctioning unserviceable items at a very low cost and aren't fallowing the procedure for the same. Official sources said that Director Health Service Kashmir and Chief Medical Officer Anantnag have taken a strong note of the news report. They said that both the officers have sought list of unserviceable items declared dead stock by the com...   READ MORE   CIC dismisses appeal against IIIM, calls it misuse of RTI Act 2/16/2016 11:49:38 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Feb 16:The State Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) has dismissed an appeal filed against Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) Jammu as the information seeker had filed multiple RTI applications under state and central RTI laws. The Information Commission taking matter seriously in its order said that the intentions of the appellant are quite clear that he wants to misuse the process of law and keep engaging public authorities in unnecessary litigation. Details available with Early Times reveal that one Naresh Kumar Gupta, a resident of Mohallah Paharian Geeta Bhavan ,Jammu had filed an RTI application dated 15.06.2015 under J&K RTI Act, 2009 ad...   READ MORE   Failing to get appliances, disabled persons leave function at Baramulla dejected 2/16/2016 11:47:50 PM S Tahir-ul Haq BARAMULLA, Feb 16: Scores of disabled persons who had came with a hope to get some benefits for their disabled children here today were disappointed since they could not get the requisite appliances during a function here. A section of parents of disabled children told media persons on the sidelines of a function that the schemes would have improved the living standards of disabled persons by providing the means of livelihood. They said the concerned department has failed to d...   READ MORE   'Burning of garbage in open' leaves locals fuming 2/16/2016 11:01:29 PM M S Nazki Early Times Report Mendhar, Feb 16: Residents and environmentalists of region are left fuming over burning of garbage in the open which has been banned by National Green Tribunal's (NGT). National Green Tribunal's (NGT).had banned the "unregulated open burning" of plastic, rubber or other such articles across the country in December 2013. The locals highlighting the adverse affects of burning of garbage in open said that it is taking toll of environment especially in close vicinity...   READ MORE   Illegal constructions still goes on unabated 2/16/2016 10:59:39 PM Gurdas Kumar Early Times Report Samba, Feb 16: Despite Municipal Council talking tough on illegal constructions in Samba, the same is still going on unabated in the district reasons better known to officials at helms of affairs. The residents alleged that despite several complaints, the illegal constructions have been going on by violating building permission norms and Samba municipal council is in deep slumber. In reply to the RTI query, the Municipal Council Samba has stated that five bui...   READ MORE   PDD negligence claims life, four others of family injured 2/16/2016 10:57:41 PM Tahir Mushtaq Early Times Report Ramban, Feb 16: Due to the negligent approach of Power Development Department (PDD) towards their professional duties, a boy lost his life whereas other four members of his family received burn injuries, early this morning. Meanwhile agitated locals took to streets and blocked the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway for several hours at Magarkote in protest against the Power Development Department. According to locals reports the voltage of electric supply suddenly increased to 440 volts in village Brahrgadi of Makerkote area tehsil Banihal district Ramban at around 6:30 am. "The boy while trying to mend fuse after power supply got snapped in house got elect...   READ MORE   PAF blames Govt for failure to monitor coaching centers Demands action against eve teasers 2/16/2016 10:57:01 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Kishtwar, Feb 16: President Public Awareness front Kishtwar Shakir Saddiqui today said that In spite of the repeated assurances by the Government to check the functioning and operation of various coaching / tuition centers in Kishtwar District run by the government teachers, the Government has miserably failed to fulfill its promise by continuing to allow such practice in Kishtwar District. While talking to "Early Times", Siddiqui said that the coaching centers which are operating in Kishtwar have bypassed the orders passed by the Government on several occasions added that the coaching centers were supposed to get registered but nothing was done till date. He said that t...   READ MORE

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