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| Kupwara solar light scam: Who is trying to shield accused? | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 19: Although the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (JKPDCL) has ordered the attachment of three engineers in connection with the Kupwara solar light scam, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has yet not registered case in this regard.
Highly placed sources some higher-ups in the JKPDCL have been trying to hush-up the matter in which some engineers of the their own department are allegedly involved.
“Instead of handing over the case to the ACB the higher-ups in the JKPDCL have ordered a departmental inquiry which will be conducted by a Superintendent Engineer of the department which is a clear indication that authorities are trying to shield those involved in this scam”, a source said.
The Superintendent Engineer Sopore has been asked to conduct a departmental inquiry on the basis of the report received from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).
Notably, a week after the exposure of a Rs 6 crore solar light scam in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, authorities ordered a high-level inquiry and attached three engineers for alleged bung... | |
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| 800 truckloads of mutton consumed during Ramadan: What about quality? | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 19: Residents of Kashmir Valley have consumed over 800 truckloads of mutton during the holy month of Ramadan but the biggest question is the quality of the mutton.
A Kashmir-based news agency quoting some mutton dealers reported that nearly 30-35 trucks loaded with sheep arrive in Kashmir every day regularly during the holy month of Ramadan.
On February 12, 2023, the J&K government in an official handout, informed that mutton has been an essential part of Kashmiri cuisine for generations and Jammu and Kashmir, with their rich cultural heritage and diverse geography, has a significant demand for mutton.
Despite the region's competitive advantage and poten... | |
| | | | Admin reacts as Mehbooba alleges Srinagar getting ‘distasteful, toilet like’ facelift | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 19: Reacting to the allegations leveled by former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party President, Mehbooba Mufti that Srinagar smart city was giving “distasteful” and “toilet-like” facelift here, the administration has given a detailed response.
Sharing pictures Mehbooba had tweeted: “Excavating half of Srinagar for a ‘Smart City’ by reducing motorable roads to increase pedestrian paths isn’t just causing harrowing inconvenience. It also comes at the cost of aesthetics. Traditional & heritage style of architecture & planning is being replaced by hideous tiles seen in public toilets. Sad to see beautiful divarstones demolished to make way for tack... | |
| | | | Narco-terrorism emerges as major threat | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 19: While the governments of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh have decided to form a joint force to tackle the interstate network of drug smugglers, authorities in J&K are still in deep slumber to tackle narco-terrorism.
Like other northern states, J&K is virtually slipping into the tight grip of the drug mafia and parents are helplessly watching their teenage children dying slow deaths due to the failure of the authorities to crack down on the mafia well-connected with politicians and cops. “Except cosmetic exercises nothing effective has been done so far from the government side to eradicate this menace which is more dangerous than terrorism”, sources said,... | |
| | | | HC stays appointment of Lambardar Pouni | | | |
Early Times Report
Reasi, Apr 19: High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu Bench has stayed the appointment of Lambardar after local administration had filled the vacant post 'arbitrarily'.
According to High Court order, dated 10.04.2023, subject to objections from other side and till next dare before the bench, appointment of Lambardar shall remain stayed. ... | |
| | | | Youth dies in mysterious blast at Kishtwar | | SSP rules out militancy angle | | | Early Times Report
Kishtwar, Apr 19: In a tragic incident, 18 year old person died while his brother got injured after a mysterious blast took place inside their home of a suspect UBGL grenade which they brought the home from a nearby forest area while collecting the forest produce.
The deceased person has been identified as Shabir Ahmed Naik son of Mohammad Abbas Naik while his injured brother has been identified as Mohammad Yaseen Naik both Residents of village Simbol.
As per the details available with Early Times, initial reports revealed that in the house of one Mohammad Abass Naik in village Simbol of Mughalmaidan Tehsil, suspicious blast occurred in the kitchen. In said blast on... | |
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