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| Municipal Council Kathua does fumigation in district Samba limits also | | Fuel, fumigation cost seems no worry for MC Kathua | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Apr 23: Apart from doing fumigation in the areas fall under its own jurisdiction, the Municipal Council Kathua has gone some extra miles to do fumigation in the areas, which fall under the limits of Municipal Committee of district Samba.
The reason behind the over-enthusiasm of the Municipal Council Kathua to do fumigation is still unknown but it seemed that the cost of fuel, fumigation and the other expenses involved in the entire exercise is no worry for the Kathua Council, which was not the case otherwise.
According to the video shared by a news portal on its Facebook page, the Chairman of the Block Council Ghagwal Vijay Tagotra could be watched giving an i... | |
| | | | Despite Covid-19 threat Govt hopeful to conduct Global Investors summit in JK | | | | ISHTIYAQ AHMAD
EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR, Apr 23: Though the coronavirus outbreak has made it difficult for government to conduct the first ever Global investors meet in Jammu and Kashmir in the month of May, but the authorities are hopeful to conduct the mega event in the Union Territory.
The LG Girish Chandra Murmu led administration was hopeful of successfully conducting a full-fledged Global Investors Summit in Jammu and Kashmir in the last week of May this year, but
“We were looking for this major event in the last week of May. But due to the coronavirus outbreak we have not decided on it yet. But yes we are exploring all options to make the event successful in the Union territ... | |
| | | | 434 positive cases of Corona Virus in JK as 27 more persons test positive for COVID-19 | | Ramban reports first case of COVID-19 | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 23: The positive cases of Corona Virus in the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir reached 434 today as 27 fresh cases were reported from the Kashmir and Jammu divisions of the union territory.
Reports said that from Kashmir 26 fresh cases of COVID-19 were reported from Shopian, Anantnag, Kupwara, Bandipora, Baramulla and Budgam districts. In the Jammu division the lone case was reported from Ramban. Pertinently this is the first case of COVID-19 in Ramban district. The district was COVID free up to today.
From the Kashmir valley while nine cases were reported from Shopian district in South Kashmir the other cases were reported from Ana... | |
| | | | In age of technology, JK regimes rely on gunny bags to transfer files from one city to another | | Darbar Move: Demand for digitization of records gains momentum | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 23: The demand for digitizing of the official records is gaining momentum in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as the debate over expenditure incurred on centuries old practice of Darbar Move is hogging the headlines.
The government has already acknowledged that crores are spent to transfer records from Srinagar to Jammu and vice- versa.
Recently, when Jammu and Kashmir administration hinted at abolishing Darbar move practice many people had endorsed the idea terming it necessary measure to save money in the already cash-starved place.
The government has however cited the transfer of official records as a major impediment in developing the idea of ... | |
| | | | Jammuites feel heat of rising mercury but unable to switch on ACs | | Mechanics not allowed by admin for routine services of electrical appliances | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Apr 23: Though the Chandigarh Administration has given a go ahead to its residents to avail services of air conditioning mechanics, plumbers and electricians in the city, the Jammu & Kashmir government has not allowed its citizens to take advantage of such facilities despite having a Union Territory status.
The rising mercury level in Jammu region has made Jammuites to feel the effect of heat but getting a respite from hot weather condition it seems is almost impossible as they cannot switch on their air conditioners due to failure to get their appliances serviced by the mechanics before the onset of summers as the movement of technicians has been restricted du... | |
| | | | Another batch of 33 discharged in Uri after tests turn negative | | Four more positive cases of COVID-19 in Kupwara | | | S TAHIR-UL HAQ
EARLY TIMES REPORT
BARAMULLA, Apr 23: More than thirty persons were discharged today from quarantine centre TRC Salamabad Uri after their tests came negative, while as four more persons tested positive in Kupwara district.
According to sources, the Duty Magistrate Bub Division Uri Naveed Altaf, oversaw their discharge and transportation to their respective homes.
The group like all others before them underwent medical supervision period and was discharged after clearance from doctors and health authorities with the strict directions to remain in home quarantine, said sources.
While as one person that was tested positive here yesterday is already in quarantine centre ... | |
| | | | Woman Sarpanch of Manjakote receives life threat for intervening in feud | | Matter reaches DDC, SP Rajouri, stern action demanded | | | ANKIT KESSAR
EARLY TIMES REPORT
RAJOURI, Apr 23: Woman Sarpanch of Manjakote Samreen Khan today received threat call from a local person for intervening in a family matter which was brought to her knowledge.
According to sources, in order to sort out a family feud in Manjakote panchayat some people supporting a member wanted the matter to be reported to police but few others informed who were against such step informed the local Sarpanch Samreen Khan about the matter after which she decided to settle the issue in panchayat.
However, the intervention of Sarpanch irked some unscrupulous elements who started to threaten her.
While talking to Early Times, the Sarpanch Manjakote, Samree... | |
| | | | Robust arrangements in place for COVID-19 prevention in Kashmir: LG Murmu | | COVID-19 outbreak | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 23: Lieutenant Governor, GC Murmu today reviewed preparedness and arrangements for dealing with coronavirus outbreak—directing divisional administration to reach out to masses, identify vulnerable age groups, besides augmenting robust healthcare facility on priority.
Speaking during a high level meeting at Raj Bhavan, Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor said COVID-19 was a novel virus and it demanded novel interventions from the administration. He urged admini... | |
| | | | Munish urges admn to address issues of Shergarh in time bound manner | | |  EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Apr 23: Editor, Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Thursday castigated the authorities for failing to provide basic civic amenities to the residents of Shergarh village and for not taking steps to get the garbage cleared from a canal in the area even as the people are under constant threat of deadly coronavirus pandemic.
Munish, who would be contesting the forthcoming Assembly elections as an independent candidate from Gandhi Nagar constituency, said, “The worst conditi... | |
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