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Govt shelves change slogan, plays politics over plum postings Fails to punish officials behind flag controversy 3/19/2015 12:23:16 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 18: The tall claims of the new PDP-BJP dispensation to bring the probity in public life and to get rid of corrupt elements have remained confined to papers only, as some officers who are involved in corruption cases were given plum postings during recent administrative reshuffle. Sources told Early Times the government handpicking the officers, who were recommended by someone or the other, and their track record being ignored has put a big question mark over the slogan of change which was raised by PDP and BJP during election campaigning. Just a few days before the government overhauled the administration the Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Dr Nirmal Singh, while reacting to a circular issued by General Administration Department about state flag, claimed that a conspiracy is being hatched within the administration against the coalition Government. He had claimed that Government has ordered a probe to ascertain how the circular about state flag was issued and whosoever is found guilty would be punished. The officer, who is believed...   READ MORE

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We won't gag opposition; they keep the government on toes: Mufti 3/19/2015 12:22:21 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 18: Asserting that democracy is a battle of ideas, J&K Chief Minister Mufti Mohmmad Sayeed today assured that opposition would not be gagged and it should keep the government on toes. "It is your (speaker's) duty and our (government's) duty -- we do not want to gag. Opposition has its viewpoint. We will like the Opposition to keep us on toes", Sayeed told the state assembly here today. The Chief Minister was speaking after Kavinder Gupta was unanimously electe...   READ MORE   NC-Cong preferred junior state cadre IAS officers over seniors PDP-BJP yet to rectify wrongs of previous regime 3/19/2015 12:21:19 AM Akshay Azad Early Times Report jammu, Mar 18: The Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has reportedly approached Government of India for repatriation of Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officers presently on Central deputation but failed to utilize the services of nearly half a dozen State Cadre IAS officers, who were dumped by previous government headed by National Conference, by posting them on various insignificant posts. Sources informed Early Times that nearly half a dozen Senior State Cadre IAS officers were dumped by Omar led coalition government, by preferring junior state cadre IAS officers by giving choicest plum postings, ignoring senior IAS state cadre officers. "We hav...   READ MORE   SKIMS earns 12 Cr annually from patients, spends nothing on hospital 3/19/2015 12:21:08 AM Peerzada Ummer Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Mar 18: Rubbing salt into peoples' wounds is the Sher-e-Kashmir Medical Institute (SKIMS) in Srinagar which, as per reports, is not even spending a single penny out of the plethora of revenue collected from patients for hospital's welfare. Sources confirmed to Early Times that the hospital has a daily income of rupees 3 to 3.5 lakh, collected from patients across Kashmir valley. The revenue is collected in the form of admission tickets, fee for routine test reports, ECG, X ray and other related entities. Officials, while pleading anonymity divulged that per month apart from the government funds, the SKIMS has revenue of rupees one crore, co...   READ MORE   JK Govt fails to utilize 93 Cr for damaged bridges 3/19/2015 12:21:00 AM Arun Singh Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 18: Despite release of requisite financial assistance from Centre Government a month ago, the State Government and the nodal authorities have failed to start re-construction/repair works of some odd 100 strategic bridges damaged in heavy rain/flash floods last year in Jammu region. Sources told Early Times that flash floods destroyed 587 bridges across the state while in Jammu region over 100 bridges suffered huge damage. "For the repair and re-construction work of these bridges particularly in Jammu region, Center government had released funds to the tune of Rs 93 crore in two installments but till date the work on the same has not been sta...   READ MORE   Mass copying rampant in Matriculation exams, authorities feigning ignorance 3/19/2015 12:20:51 AM GS Asgotra Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 18: Under the nose of authorities, mass copying in Matriculation exams being conducted by J&K Board of School Education has been going on unabated in a school in Hiranagar tehsil, but authorities rather than initiating action against the officers responsible are feigning ignorance to the menace. Sources informed Early Times that Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has set up two examination centers for matriculation examination in tehsil Hirangar and there are reports of mass copying in one of the centers, reportedly in connivance with the invigilation staff. "One such school is Higher Secondary School Salan in tehsil Hiranagar, ...   READ MORE   Illegal recruitment, building permissions to be cancelled, publicised 3/19/2015 12:20:44 AM Javaid Naikoo Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Mar 18: A day after Chief Minister, Mufti Muhammad Syed ordered termination of re-employed employees, the government today said that all illegal recruitments and building permissions granted in the Department of Urban Local Bodies (DULB) without following procedures will also be cancelled and made public. Minister of state for Urban Local Bodies, Industries and Commerce, Power Development and Housing, Muhammad Ashraf Mir while hailing Chief Minister's decision said that his government will also terminate all the illegal recruitments made by officials of the Municipal Committees over the years and will also cancel fake building permissions. "I...   READ MORE   While BJP-PDP negotiated alliance, Omar showed desperation for power 3/19/2015 12:20:36 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 18: Immediately after announcement of results of the assembly elections, a shocked but seemingly defiant Omar boasted of having proved the critics wrong. "They had written us off but we have managed to get fifteen seats," he said and ruled out any possibility of alliance with the BJP. However, next day on December 24, he flew to Delhi and met the BJP leader Amit Shah. It is believed that the duo discussed modalities for a BJP-National Conferene alliance. It is also believed that Omar sought the post of Chief Minister which Shah did not agree to. Instead he offered him the post of Deputy Chief Minister or a berth in the union cabinet. The BJP leadership e...   READ MORE   BJP lawmakers contradicting each other Continuation of AFSPA 3/19/2015 12:20:28 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 18: The BJP lawmakers are a divided house. They are speaking differently on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) under which the Army and others involved in anti-insurgency operations in the state enjoy legal immunity. Earlier, the stand of the BJP was that the AFSPA must continue, as the Army could not discharge their duty in its absence. Even the Common Minimum Programme (CMP), which was adopted by the PDP and the BJP after two-month-long deliberations, says that the final decision on the continuation or otherwise of the AFSPA would be taken by the Central government - a condition that was described by many in Kashmir and outside as a dilution in the ...   READ MORE   MD SRTC 'derives pleasure' by frequently transferring class-IV employees 3/19/2015 12:20:14 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 18: In an act of brazen violation of Jammu and Kashmir transfer policy the Managing Director of cash strife State Roads Transport Corporation (SRTC) has issued several transfer orders during the past one year, and is also allegedly harassing SRTC staff members, particularly the class IV employees, sources told Early Times. They said in a fresh act of transfer violation and brazen act of harassment, Managing Director SRTC Jeet Singh Tandon issued circular No. 225-MD of 2015 with endorsement No. JKSRTC/MD/PS/J/305 dated 9-03-2015 and directed 45 conductors of various districts of Jammu/Kashmir divisions to report to MPS Srinagar and MPS Jammu for their furthe...   READ MORE   Services senior officials including Registrar SMVDU set to be terminated Govt revokes re-employment for employees 3/19/2015 12:20:06 AM Avinash Azad Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 18: With government ordering termination of all the employees who were granted re-employment by various government departments, the services of some senior officials including Registrar, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) Katra is all set to be axed. Sources told Early Times that there are some blue eyed persons enjoying re-employment at SMVDU, Katra, but the decision taken by the Chief Minister is appreciable, would be beneficial for other institutions like SMVDU. "Ajay Khajuria retired as director agriculture from J&K department, is holding the position of registrar in the varsity since mid February 2014, Rohit K Khajuria retired Chief...   READ MORE   Lone give two hoots to rules: Puffs openly in LA complex 3/19/2015 12:19:52 AM Nitesh Sangral Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 18: Exhibiting scant regard for the rules, newly elected law maker and cabinet minister, sajjad lone was seen puffing openly in the legislative complex unmindful of the fact that smoking is prohibited in government offices and public places in the state. A video of Sajjad Lone smoking outside the LA went viral on the social networking site in which he was seen talking to an IAS Officer. The video is also a testimony to the fact that a senior government officer, who was with the first time MLA and the Minister did not attempt to educate him. It is penitent to mention here that, according to government order smoking is banned at public places u...   READ MORE   Revenue minister assigns job to new Patwaris, relieves old hands Flood victims may have to wait for final compensation 3/19/2015 12:19:45 AM Fazal Khan Early Times Report srinagar, Mar 18: Flood victims, especially the people whose houses were damaged or had collapsed, during September 2014 deluge may have to wait for the final compensation to be provided by the government as the new dispensation has decided to once again scrutinize the cases of the flood affected people to "undo the wrongs" allegedly committed by the erstwhile NC-Cong regime. Sources told Early Times the new Revenue Minister and senior PDP leader Javed Mustafa Mir has asked the officials of his department to once again scrutinize the cases of the applicants who have applied for the relief and then recommend these. "Complaints about some people having demolis...   READ MORE   Mufti being targeted by his detractors State flag controversy 3/19/2015 12:19:31 AM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 18: The state flag circular was issued on March 12 by M A Bukhari, Commissioner/Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD) of the government of Jammu & Kashmir. The GAD comes directly under the Chief Minister. The circular said that the J&K flag "shall always be hoisted jointly (with the national flag) on the buildings housing constitutional institutions and shall be used on official cars of constitutional authorities", and failure to do so would violate the J&K Prevention of Insult to State Honour Act, 1979. The circular was reportedly issued in the backdrop of a PIL filed by Abdul Qayoom Khan, a former Chief Conservator of Forests, before the High C...   READ MORE   No surprise over Lal Singh's character as land grabber: Dr Gurmeet Kour 3/19/2015 12:19:17 AM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 18: Dr Gurmeet Kour, the victim of alleged misconduct by the health minister Lal Singh has said that while she had received a rough a derogatory remark from the minister in the full public view, she was very sure of the reason for the minister being corrupt and dishonest. "It is not only that medical fraternity have been hit by his misconduct and misrule in his erstwhile stint as health minister in the NC-Cong regime or in the present coalition, his credential were already under suspicion due to his arrogant and bossy nature that hinted about his corrupt mindset," said the female medico. Talking to Early Times Dr Gurmeet Kour said that since she remains tota...   READ MORE   JDA Parking Lot at Samadhian Road a nuisance 3/19/2015 12:15:58 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 18: The Jammu Development Authority parking at Samadhian Road leading to 3rd Tawi Bridge (Gujjar Nagar bridge) has come up as a nuisance not only for the vehicle drivers, but also to the people living around it and to the commuters as well. The parking place for the most of the season, particularly during raining season remains full of water logging as the JDA authorities have fail to maintain this parking slot properly. The drivers and the pe...   READ MORE   Senior, junior doctors lock horns over apron issue They want to be in good books of minister: RDA 3/19/2015 12:12:24 AM Nitesh Sangral Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 18: Senior doctors of Jammu province and junior doctors are at loggerheads over 'apron' issue, the senior doctors claim that as per government rules apron is must for the on duty doctors but RDA maintains that they won't wear the white aprons till their demands are met. Addressing a press conference here Professor and head of department Pharmacology Dr Zahid Gillani said the association is of the opinion that the dress code (apron) for the doctors and paramedical staff is must to maintain the honor, dignity and identity of the medical professionals. "This helps the patients to recognize the medicos and avoids frequent confrontation between t...   READ MORE   Municipal laws trampled in commercial areas, water bodies also encroached As Government acts mutely violations continue in Srinagar city 3/19/2015 12:08:09 AM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Mar 18: The state government's decision to take action against the violators of Municipal Laws in the summer capital would be tested on ground since dozens of violations have come up in the recent past. Many of these violations have come up in the aftermath of September 2014 flood. Srinagar, the summer capital of the state has witnessed many violations in the past with people taking the municipal authorities for a ride. In some of the cases the violators managed to grease the palms of concerned officials and as such they were able to raise structures in violation of the Municipal laws. "As the things started to settle down after the last y...   READ MORE   Opposition disrupts Guv’s joint address to LA 3/19/2015 12:07:52 AM Bashir Assad Early Times Report jammu, Mar 18: The budget session of the Mufti Mohammad Sayeed led PDP-BJP Government began here today with Governor's address to the joint session of the state's bicameral legislature which was marred by the uproar at regular intervals by the opposition benches. As soon as Governor started his address this morning, MLA Langate Er Sheikh Rashid Ahmad started shouting at him. Rashid was soon joined by NC leader and MLA Gurez, Nazir Gurezi and some other legislators of the NC and Congress. However, Governor continued his address amid din for some time and soon the members returned to their seats. Hitting out at the PDP for total u-turns on the ideol...   READ MORE   Girl education affected in rural areas as govt fails to appoint teachers under KGBV 3/19/2015 12:07:38 AM Mudasir Tariq Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Mar 18: Like most of the centrally sponsored schemes, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), an education scheme for the girl students of rural areas has failed to take off in the state as the requisite posts for KGBVs were not filled even after 11 years of its introduction. Due to the corruption is the education department several non-deserving teachers were wrongly recruited in the first batch for KGBV. After criticism from various corners successive governments have failed to fill the other vacancies till date. "As per the guidelines set by Ministry of Human Resource and Development, the state government was supposed to recruit seven t...   READ MORE   BJP to quit J&K Govt if Kashmir issue not solved: Shah 3/19/2015 12:07:06 AM Early Times Report ahemdabad, Mar 18: Amidst raging controversy on Jammu and Kashmir government's alleged 'pro-separatist' moves, BJP chief Amit Shah said that his party would not compromise on national interest and could end its alliance with PDP, if "Kashmir issue" is not solved. BJP will never compromise on national interest, merely to remain in power in Jammu and Kashmir," Shah said, addressing BJP workers in his assembly constituency Naranpura yesterday. "The government (in J&K) has been formed only to solve Kashmir issue and I have full trust that we will find a solution to this issue. If it (solution of Kashmir issue) does not come about, then nobody can stop our party workers...   READ MORE   CEO directs Pvt schools to submit 'fee structures' by Mar 30 3/19/2015 12:06:58 AM Early Times Report rajouri, Mar 18: On the direction of District Development Commissioner (DDC), Chief Education Officer (CEO) A H Fani directed administration of all the private recognized /affiliated institutions operating in Rajouri district to submit copies of their fee structures on or before March 30. The DDC Rajouri passed this direction following delegations of parents called on her alleging over charging by the private education institutions. Parents/guardians have also apprised the district authorities that these institution every year collect annual as well as admission fees despite the fact that these were restricted by the District Administration from 2014-2015 academic ses...   READ MORE   Army jawan among two booked under 'dowry case' 3/19/2015 12:06:51 AM Early Times Report rajouri, Mar 18: Police today have registered a 'dowry harassment' case against a serving soldier and his father following the complain victim (his wife) who approached the police at Rajouri today. Nisha Sharma wife of Navneet Goswami, a soldier serving in Assam Rifles and presently on leave today approached Police Station Rajouri and lodged complaint alleging therein that her husband and father-in-law namely Kali Dass are harassing her for demanding 'dowry.' Quoting complainant, inspector Yash Pal Singh SHO, have approached the police for legal help and accordingly a case under sections 498A/323/109 RPC stands registered against the accused under FIR No 132/2015. ...   READ MORE   Nomads protest, demand Right over forests 3/19/2015 12:06:42 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 18: A number of nomadic Gujjars and Bakarwal Community members held a protest demonstration outside Press Club Jammu here today demanding extension of 'Forest Rights Act' enacted by Indian Parliament in 2006 to Jammu and Kashmir State. The demonstration was organised by the Secretary of the J&K Welfare of the Bakerwals Khana Badosh Faiz Ahmed in which protestors raising slogans demanded rights on forest lands. The protesters said that the tribal communities of Jammu and Kashmir have been discriminated by successive governments and demanded that they should be treated at par with other ST communities of India. They said the tribal communities in other sta...   READ MORE   LMD imposes Rs 30,000 penalty to 'Best Price' outlet 3/19/2015 12:06:33 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 18: Under the supervision of Deputy Controller Enforcement VS Sambyal market checking team of Legal Metrology Department (LMD) conducted surprise check of Best Price wholesale store at Paloura in Jammu and imposes Rs 30,000 penalty to management for violation of norms of Consumer Act According to the official spokesperson, the team detected the Best Price management displaying packages of Maltagliati Pasta in violation of Packed Commodities Rules. "On observing the violation Inspector Legal Metrology Jammu (U), M Khateeb issued show cause notice to the Best Price Wholesale store management, he said. On receiving the show cause, the management accepted the...   READ MORE   Coalition for paradigm shift in JK polity to bridge gap between regions 3/19/2015 12:06:22 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 18: The BJP-PDP alliance has decided to make the paradigm shift in the J&K polity. The parties are keen to bridge the gap between two regions: Jammu and Kashmir. It was reflective in the Governor's address, which was the first address of the Governor of the new government. The first paras of the address were addressed to bridging the gap between the two regions, bring them closer. The address also states that the efforts will be made to bring out the trust between J&K and the N Delhi. The two parties have contested the elections on divergent platform. The PDP had contested the elections on the plank of the keeping alive the 'nationhood' of the Kashmir and ...   READ MORE   State duty bound to ensure healthy life of its citizens: HC Directs implementation of recommendations to control swine flu 3/19/2015 12:06:12 AM Early Times Report srinagar, Mar 18: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed state government and Union Health Ministry to implement recommendations made by a committee headed by Director SKIMS to control swine flu in the state. "Right to live a healthy life is one of the essential components and facets of life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The State is duty bound to take all necessary measures, enabling its citizens to live a healthy life, a division bench of the court comprising Justice M H Attar and Justice A M Magrey said and directed that recommendations made by the committee constituted by the Court shall be implemented by the State Government ...   READ MORE

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