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Tawi artificial lake site fast turning into garbage dumping yard Dumping of construction waste goes unabated, authorities in slumber 3/22/2021 11:46:36 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 22: The Tawi artificial lake project site is fast turning into a garbage dumping site as large heaps of construction debris could be seen along one side of bund site while the concerned authorities are in deep slumber. According to the photographs clicked during a tour of the project site, over one hundred heaps of construction debris could be seen dumped in the portion of Tawi stream, just behind the Nehru market. From the level of dumping it could be easily estimated that the dumping of the debris along with other garbage has been going on for the last many months as a large portion of the bank of Tawi has been covered with the debris. "On one hand the government has been spending huge amount on the completion of artificial lake project and after lapse ...   READ MORE

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Delhi lowers legal age of drinking to 21 years 3/22/2021 11:46:15 PM agencies new delhi, Mar 22: The Delhi Cabinet on Monday approved a new excise policy lowering the minimum age for consumption of liquor to 21 years from 25 years, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced. According to the new policy, no new liquor shops will be opened in Delhi and the government will not run any vend. "The new excise policy was approved by the Cabinet today on basis of the recommendations of the Group of Ministers. It was decided that no new liquor shops will be opened in the national capital and the government will not run any liquor shops. At present, 60 per cent liquor shops in Delhi are run by the government," Sisodia said at a press conference. "Government ...   READ MORE   Mehbooba admits PAGD confronts with 'teething problems' PDP chief again announces not to participate in Assembly elections 3/22/2021 11:46:05 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 22: After participating in the District Development Councils (DDCs) elections as constituent of the Peoples' Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti said that her party will not participate in Assembly elections until "special status" of J&K is restored. Mehbooba said that elections in J&K were neither a priority of her party nor a solution of vexed Kashmir problem. In an interview with a news-paper, Mehbooba said her struggle for restoration of Article 370 will continue through 'democratic means'. Ironically before DDCs elections Mehbooba had announced not to participate in elections until Article 370 ...   READ MORE   Patil's clear message to J&K Cong: Relieve Azad loyalists from party's responsibilities 3/22/2021 11:45:48 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 22: AICC incharge J&K Congress, Rajni Patil today gave green signal to incumbent Congress leadership to take action against loyalists of former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad for not participating in activities of party. "Those sitting in their houses at this crucial time should be relieved from all responsibilities of the party", a source quoting Rajni Patil told The Early Times. "Rajni Patil was annoyed over attitude of Azad loyalists who have been boycotting official functions of the party for the last some months", sources said and revealed that Patil asked PCC chief Ghulam Ahmed Mir to take appropriate step to check indiscipline in the party. Sources s...   READ MORE   4 DCs shifted in last 14 months, overstaying clerks not transferred 3/22/2021 11:45:41 PM saahil suhail Early Times Report ANANTNAG, Mar 22: Contrary to transfer policy, the Jammu and Kashmir Government hasn't dared to touch the overstaying clerical staff in South Kashmir's Anantnag which is now surprisingly witnessing frequent transfer of Deputy Commissioners from last year. According to details available with Early Times, during the last fourteen (14) months, the government transferred four Deputy Commissioners in Anantnag, however it hasn't transferred a single clerk since last many years who are posted in Anantnag Mini-Secretariat or in the offices of other departments. In February, 2019, the incumbent Chairman J&K Service Selection Board (J&KSSB) Khalid Jahangir (KAS) w...   READ MORE   High School in Kishtwar headed by ReT, only 2 teachers for 200 students Out of 11 sanctioned posts, 10 posts are lying vacant 3/22/2021 11:45:34 PM ASIF IQBAL NAIK Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 22: It may sound "bizarre" but it's true that a High School with approximately around 200 enrolled students is being headed by a Rehabir-e-Taleem teacher commonly being referred as ReT. All this has once again open the lid on students/teachers ratio which is less in far flung areas of the Jammu and Kashmir as compared to schools falling under Municipal limits where in some schools two dozen teachers are posted against the strength of students less than 100 in number. As per the details available with Early Times, High School Margi in remote Warwan area of Marwah Sub Division falls in very rough terrain covered with landlocked mountains and w...   READ MORE   Several key departments remain headless after administrative reshuffle We are looking for suitable officers, says Comm/Secy GAD 3/22/2021 11:45:23 PM rajesh tandon Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 22: Despite major reshuffle at administrative level by the Government, which was carried out recently, there are some key departments which have been left headless and no official has been deputed there due to which the smooth functioning of these departments has been hampering a lot. Sources told Early Times that in the recent transfers and postings order issued by the GAD, the Director School Education Jammu, Anuradha Gupta was transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner Samba while Director Geology & Mining J&K, Vikas Sharma was transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner Doda but even after the lapse of one week government has failed to...   READ MORE   Prime Minister launches "Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain" Campaign on World Water Day Lt Governor administers pledge for water conservation and its judicious use 3/22/2021 11:45:09 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 22: With an aim of taking water conservation to grass-roots level through people's participation across the country, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today launched "Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain" Campaign on the occasion of 'World Water Day'. Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha presided over the UT level event held at Convention Centre, Jammu to mark the occasion. He called for active participation of elected representatives and people of J&K in rainwater h...   READ MORE   Munish Gupta asks government to solve problems of people of Lane 4 Ward 58 Green Avenue New Deshmesh Nagar Residents of Lane 4 Ward 58 Green Avenue New Deshmesh Nagar at receiving end since problems remain unattended 3/22/2021 11:42:37 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 22: Munish Gupta, Editor in Chief, Early Times has asked the administration to come up to the expectations of the people living in the Jammu region and solve the problems living in the different areas of the city. Referring to the problems being faced by the people of Gandhi Nagar constituency Munish said that many areas of this constituency have been left to the mercy of God. He said that despite repeated reminders the people at helm have not taken any step to...   READ MORE   World Water Day celebrations make no difference to far off areas of Poonch 3/22/2021 11:41:26 PM RAJESH TANDON Early Times Report Poonch, Mar 22: Although the entire country celebrated ‘World Water Day’ today but there are still several areas which are without drinking water supply in Poonch district, putting people in rural areas in grave distress. The Jal Shakti (PHE) Department Poonch celebrated the day with huge fanfare but it seems that they are least bothered to address the public issues of rural areas in the district. The local residents alleged that though Prime Minister Narender Modi has been delivering speeches on providing water in far off areas, but the concerned department has turned deaf ears to the already existing problems. “The main supply pipelines have develop...   READ MORE   Resurgence of COVID-19 cases leads to dip in recovery rate in JK; comes down to 97.42%, 132 new cases Positive cases 128679, active positive 1336, recovered 125362, casualties 1981 3/22/2021 11:41:01 PM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Mar 22: Due to the recent resurgence of Corona Virus cases the COVID-19 recovery rate in Jammu & Kashmir has come down to 97.42 percent. The union territory reported 132 new cases of the virus in the past 24 hours following which the total number of positive cases reached 1, 28,679. Srinagar district reported 77 fresh cases including 16 travelers followed by Jammu district 25 cases, Baramulla and Pulwama districts six cases each, Budgam district four cases, Kulgam district three cases, Anantnag, Bandipora and Ganderbal districts two cases each and a case each in Kupwara, Shopian, Udhampur, Rajouri & Kathua districts. No case was reported fro...   READ MORE   Forest Dept Poonch crackdown on encroachers Retrieves forest land by installing boundary pillars 3/22/2021 11:40:09 PM RAJESH TANDON Early times Report Poonch, Mar 22: Forest Department Poonch conducted a successful drive for installation of boundary pillars on forest land at Dhokri Forest along with FPF and Police staff of P/S Poonch, despite such rainy conditions. The drive was conducted under the supervision of DFO Poonch Mohan Choudhary. On the basis of joint survey, work of installing boundary pillar in Dhokri Forest, Poonch Block of Haveli range was under progress but on 19-03-2021, in order to encroach upon forest land, vested interested persons gathered on spot raised some dispute and created hurdles in smooth execution of Govt. work by not allowing installation of Boundary pillars on forest la...   READ MORE

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