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Omar Abdullah stands against Modi-critics, now mocks at Rahul Gandhi Rang Badalti Duniya! 3/6/2021 12:28:44 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 5: The National Conference seems to be inching towards improving relations with the Modi government as former Chief Minister and the NC, President, Omar Abdullah has stopped supporting those who criticize the NDA led government at the center. In the recent surprise, Omar Abdullah retweeted a news report by national media that had taken a dig at Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi for his controversial “north-south remarks.” It is pertinent to mention that Omar was seen among the staunch supporters of Rahul Gandhi till a few months ago. It was largely believed that Rahul had played a key role in convincing Congress to support Omar as being the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in the past. Interestingly, Omar also used to be an admirer of Samajwadi Party, President, Akhilesh Yadav. But recently when, Akhilesh caused a stir over Covid19 vaccine saying that he was not sure of its efficacy only to target Modi-government, Omar had seemingly come in support of the BJP government. Omar had volunteered to get vaccinated, if given a chance for the same ...   READ MORE

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5 years on, Jammu faces discrimination in grant of permission for buildings with floor area over 20,000 sq feet 14 NOCs required in Jammu while 7 in Srinagar for getting building permissions 3/6/2021 12:28:27 AM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Mar 5: Contrary to the spirit of “Ease of Doing Business”, Jammu region has been facing open discrimination in taking permission to construct big building complexes whose floor area spread over 20,000 square feet the building, an entrepreneur has to take No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from 14 government departments/offices while in Srinagar city, the same entrepreneur has to take NOC from only 7 govt entities since last five years. To construct a commercial building complex having floor area above 20,000 square feet, people desirous of making commercial constructions in Jammu city have to first take permission from Urban Transport Environment Improvement Comm...   READ MORE   Two months after raiding Anjum's residences, ED finally summons Mehbooba in money laundering case 3/6/2021 12:28:05 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 5: Two months after conducting raids at the residence of her close aide in money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday summoned PDP president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti in a money laundering case on March 15 in Delhi, according to officials. On December 26, 2020, the ED had conducted raids at the residence of Mehbooba's close aide and ex-MLA Anjum Fazli in connection with the money laundering. Reliable sources said that the ED has summoned Mehbooba Mufti after getting some viral evidence during raid at the residence of Anjum Fazli. Reports said that 60-year-old PDP leader, who was released last year after more tha...   READ MORE   Work of Community Centre hangs in balance for last 8 years Residents of village Pardi Chak Jawahar seek LG's intervention 3/6/2021 12:27:51 AM GURDAS KUMAR EARLY TIMES REPORT VIJAYPUR, Mar 5: The construction work of community centre building at village Pardi Chak Jawahar in Abtal Panchyat of Ramgarh block started eight years back but it is still waiting for its completion as the slab work could not be completed due to paucity of funds. The erstwhile state government of Jammu and Kashmir had sanctioned the community centre and its works at the cost of Rs 18 lakhs and the construction was started in the year 2013. The structur...   READ MORE   Shah Faesal objects posting of India's map without J&K 3/5/2021 11:53:43 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 5: After hailing vaccination programme of the Union Government, the bureaucrat turned politician Shah Faisal today countered 'Freedom House' for posting wrong map of India. 'Freedom House' today posted on social media regarding freedom in India. In the post the NGO also posted controversial map of India in which Jammu and Kashmir was missing. Shah Faisal reacted strongly on map posted by the organization. "The map that you are using is certainly not of India", Shah Faisal posted on the social media to counter "Freedom House". "Freedom House" is an organization claiming to be independent watchdog dedicated to the expansion of freedom around ...   READ MORE   Failure of JaKeGA to formalize agreements with user Deptts becomes stumbling block Project of Government to Citizen Services hangs in balance 3/5/2021 11:53:22 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 5: The much ambitious project of providing services from Government to Citizen (G2C) through Common Service Centres (CSCs) could not see the light of day due non formalization of agreement with the user departments by Jammu and Kashmir e-Governance Agency (JaKeGA). Sources told Early Times that in order to materialize the project it was required to obtain the commitment of participating departments through formalization of an agreement with those departments who had agreed to offer their services electronically. They further said that JaKeGA, which was the main agency for execution of the project failed to sign any Memorandum of Understanding with the iden...   READ MORE   It is official now; Qazigund-Banihal tunnel to open for Traffic by March 31 96 % work completed on double tubed four lane subway constructed at whopping 2K crores 3/5/2021 11:53:05 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Mar 5: The much awaited Qazigund-Banihal road tunnel on Jammu- Srinagar National Highway is all set to be thrown open for vehicular traffic before March 31, this year. The work, as per the latest details is in the final stage and 96 percent of the project has been completed while as remaining 4 percent is slated to be finished by next week. Official sources told Early Times that the tunnel will be thrown open for the vehicular traffic by or before March 31 as almost all preparations for its inauguration have been completed. “More than 96 percent has been completed. There has been clear cut directions issued by the National Highways Authority of India that the r...   READ MORE   LG calls for grand "Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav" celebrations in J-K 3/5/2021 11:52:52 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 5: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday directed administrative secretaries to organise various commemoration activities across the union territory as part of ''Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav'', a central government programme to mark 75 years of India''s independence, an official spokesperson said. Chairing a high-level meeting on preparations for the programme at the civil secretariat here, Sinha also asked the officials to ensure that birth...   READ MORE   Munish Gupta asks government to solve problems of people of ward 6 lane 3 Baba Fareed Nagar Sehora Kunjwani Residents of ward 6 lane 3 Baba Fareed Nagar Sehora Kunjwani at receiving end since problems remain unattended 3/5/2021 11:26:39 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 5: 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   SC collegium clear name of Sr. Adv Rahul Bharti for elevation as High Court Judge 3/5/2021 11:25:49 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Mar 5: The Supreme Court collegium led by Chief Justice has cleared name of Senior Advocate Rahul Bharti from Advocate quota for elevation as judges to J&K High Court. It is worthwhile to mention here that in the month of March 2019, the State High Court Collegium had recommended the Rahul Bharti for the appointment as Judge of the Jammu and Kashmir. As per the precedence, the Supreme Court Collegium will take decision on the recommendation of the J&K High Court...   READ MORE   Pahari speaking people of Uri-Baramulla denied reservation certificates, youth may lose out on jobs RTI application, correspondence from higher-ups fails to move office of DC Baramulla 3/5/2021 11:25:27 PM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Mar 5: For the past four and half months the office of Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla is sitting over a correspondence directing it to take action on the matter involving issuance of Pahari Speaking People (PSP) certificate in favour of the Pahari speaking people of the district. On October 19, 2020, Under Secretary, Department of Revenue shot a letter to Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla asking him to take appropriate action on the representation submitted by Pahari Association Uri with respect to issuance of PSP certificate in favour of the people of Uri in the Baramulla district. “I am directed to forward herewith a copy of representation s...   READ MORE   BJP loses confidence vote, control over Pahalgam Municipal Committee 3/5/2021 11:25:10 PM Early Times Report Anantnag, Mar 5: The BJP on Friday formally lost control over Pahalgam civic body after National Conference members passed a no-confidence motion against President and Vice-President of municipal Committee. Amid stringent security, the no-confidence motion was passed with 8-0 margin at a special session of the municipality. None of the BJP councilors attended the session which was presided over by Tehsildar Pahalgam. In an official communiqué, Executive Officer MC Pahalgam wrote to District Election Officer Anantnag that 08 councilors moved a resolution on 15th of January 2021 requiring the President and Vice-President of the Municipality to vacate the office and pur...   READ MORE   Congress General Secretary joins Apni Party along with municipal councilors Major setback to J&K Congress 3/5/2021 11:24:57 PM SAAHIL SUHAIL EARLY TIMES REPORT ANANTNAG, Mar 5: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary and Chairman Municipal Council Anantnag Hilal Ahmad Shah on Friday joined Altaf Bukhari led Apni Party along with municipality councilors. According to reports, Congress leader Hilal Ahmad Shah joined the Apni Party in presence of party chief Altaf Ahmad Bukhari, General Secretary Rafi Ahmad Mir and District President Abdul Rahim Rather. Apni Party district President for Anantnag, Abdul Rahim Rather confirmed the development. “Yes, he joined us today along with his councilors,” Mr Rather told Early Times over the phone. Hilal Ahmad Shah is currently Chairman of Anantnag Mu...   READ MORE   COVID-19 positive cases in JK reach 126853 following 81 new cases; one fresh death reported Active positive 891, recovered 124002, casualties 1960 3/5/2021 11:24:48 PM Jehangir Rashid EARLY TIMES REPORT SRINAGAR, Mar 5: The union territory of Jammu & Kashmir reported 81 new cases of Corona Virus following which the total number of positive cases reached 1, 26,853. The death toll reached 1,960 as one death was reported from Jammu division in the past 24 hours. Srinagar district reported 35 new cases including 13 travelers followed by Jammu district 14 cases, Baramulla district nine cases, Budgam district eight cases, Poonch district four cases, Anantnag district three cases, Ganderbal, Kulgam and Udhampur districts two cases each and a case each from Pulwama & Bandipora districts. Jammu district reported a fresh virus related death. The Jammu & Kas...   READ MORE   Govt employees fail to attend duties, roaming at Jammu 3/5/2021 11:24:38 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 5: Several government employees including teachers posted in rural areas of Kishtwar District instead of attending their duties are enjoying their holidays at Jammu fun much to the disappointment of the people who are suffering due to their conspicuous absence from their duties. As per the details available with Early Times many teachers have failed to join their duties in Marwah, Warwan, Dachhan and other far flung areas of Kishtwar district and instead of attending their duties, they were openly seen roaming at District Headquarter at Kishtwar while some at Jammu. Several government employees who were posted in the far flung areas with n...   READ MORE

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