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| Modi Ji, Be Aware of "blacksheep" in JK admin! | | | | The Acche Din were just round the corner: After seventy odd years of endless struggle of the people of Jammu and Kashmir against the dynastic rulers and corruption, alike, a ray of hope of good governance had finally emerged on August 5, 2019.
The masterstroke by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister, Amit Shah to abrogate the so-called special status of Jammu and Kashmir had made the people optimistic of Acche Din finally coming their way. After all, Modi Ji, as the PM is fondly-called, is known for his unblemished honesty, integrity and commitment towards nation building.
But then, over two years on, what has been the hindrance in the realization of the dream of Naya Jammu and Kashmir, when the nation is the able hands of the iconic Prime Minister, even popular for his slogan Na Khawunga Na Khane Dunga?
Well: While the Modi –government has been generous enough to keep adequate resources available to the Raj Bhawan for the deliverance of good governance, some “blacksheep” in the administration are playing the spoilsport.
These “blacksheep”, mainly a coterie of ... | |
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| Aamdanni Atthanni, Kharcha Rupeeya! | | At daylong Panchayat Conference, JK Govt to spend over Rs 1 Crore on Chai Paani! | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 23: Even as the Raj Bhawan has no money for thousands unemployed youth who have been “pushed to starvation”, the JK administration is set to spend a whopping over Rs one crore on the “refreshment” at the daylong Panchayat Conference scheduled for April 14.
The official documents accessed by the Early Times reveal that the government has decided to spend the “big money” on “Chai Paani” at the Panchayat conference to be held on April 24 here. The Government Order vide number: 96 RD & PR of 2022 dated 20 -04-2022 states that “Sanction is hereby accorded to the release/ transfer of funds to the tune of Rs 1,10,22,750/-( One Crore Ten Lakh Twenty Two Thousand ... | |
| | | | Now school kids become victim of incorrigible Babu Raj | | VVIP syndrome | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 23: The worst ever VVIP syndrome was on display when an order issued by the school education department was issued hinting that in order to ensure smooth movement of VIP vehicles, school timings in summer capital are changed.
Such an order caused uproar on social media with people questioning such unnatural and uncalled for Diktats by the administration. “Every civilized society will treat its school-going children a high priority in any civic administrative sy... | |
| | | | After spending crores on publicity, J&K Govt has no money to purchase power | | | |
arly Times Report
Jammu, Apr 23: The power situation in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is worsening with every passing day. Not only are unmetered areas even metered areas of the two capital cities of UT are facing unprecedented power cuts in April.
It is the first time in its history that the Jammu region has been facing unprecedented power curtailment due to the non-availability of power.
According to a Kashmir-based news agency, higher-ups in the government have excused that the government can’t afford to procure electricity from outside Jammu and Kashmir due to the exorbitant rates and that the long power cuts will continue for some more time.
Quoting a senior officer ... | |
| | | | Rajouri: Power cuts during holy month of Ramadan leave consumers fuming | | | |
EARLY TIMES REPORT
RAJOURI, Apr 23: Scores of people today staged a protest in Kotranka against the administration for failing to provide regular power supply during the holy month of Ramzan. People in Rajouri district particularly Kotranka Sub-Division are grappling with a severe power crisis during the holy month of Ramzan thereby dampening the religious spirit in the region.
Locals across Kotranka complained of unscheduled power cuts throughout days especially during Sehri, a time for pre-dawn meals, and Iftaar, when Muslims are supposed to break their fast.
The prolonged power cuts, mostly during Sehri and Iftaar time, have infuriated people.
Local residents said this is the eve... | |
| | | | Power shutdown in Jammu becomes a norm | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 23: Power shutdowns in Jammu region have become a norm as not a single day passes without the Power Department announcing curtailment in one or other area.
According to the sources, Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited (JPDCL) is facing a shortage of 600 Megawatts and is grappling to fill in the gap between demand and supply. The pesky power cuts have triggered outrage among the people and they are questioning the moves of the Power Department to install smart meters and making the consumers pay hefty bills through their nose. There are reports that the JPDCL is in no mood to buy additional electricity from the Northern Grid and if the same situati... | |
| | | | Lone doctor, pharmacist manage healthcare affairs for whole night | | SDH Jagti faces staff shortage | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 23: Notwithstanding the tall claims that patient care in Jammu hospitals is satisfactory and freely available to all citizens yet glaring example of paramedical staff shortage in Sub Division Hospital Jagti has come to fore mocking all the claims of hospital management,sources said here today.
The height of the hospital management mockery can be gauged from the fact that a single doctor along with lone pharmacist runs the hospital affairs for whole night where patient rush remains usually high.
Earlier this hospital had to cater medical needs of inhabitants of Kashmiri Migrants of the Jagti colony only but later on the hospital was up-graded and has to c... | |
| | | | Terminated NHM employees pin hopes on PM Modi | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 23: Youth engaged under National Health Mission on Saturday staged a protest against the government's decision to discontinue their services.
Talking to reporters, protesters said that they have decided to call off the protest for 2-days as they don't want to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi by sitting on roads. "We are hopeful that the Prime Minister will make an announcement in our favour. We have pinned all our hopes on PM Modi's visit," they said.
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| | | | Diagnostic Centers Association requests LG not to force to place doctor at labs | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 23: Private Diagnostic Centers Association J&K while highlighting the issue of MBBS doctor as signatory for laboratory investigations he asked the government to revisit the laws being thrust upon the private sector. The Association has demanded that government sector health institutions have been exempted from such MBBS signatory why it is being thrust upon the private sector.
The Association has also raised the misuse of registration number of association and... | |
| | | | J&K Awaaz Party demands round the clock power supply for Kashmir | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 23: The Jammu & Kashmir Awaaz Party has taken a dig at the pesky power cuts in the Kashmir valley and said that despite the holy month of Ramadhan unscheduled power cuts have become order of the day.
The Party leaders said that the Jammu & Kashmir administration should pull up its socks and ensure round the clock power supply to the people of union territory especially the Kashmir valley. They said that people are facing numerous problems due to the unscheduled p... | |
| | | | NIA likely to take over Sunjwan terror attack case | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 23: A day after security forces foiled Pakistan's attempt to repeat Pulwama in Jammu by eliminating two foreign terrorists in the Sunjwan area of Jammu, the chief of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Kuldeep Singh on Saturday visited the area and interacted with local police officers.
The NIA chief was accompanied by the Inspector General of CRPF, Jammu sector, P S Ranpise. Singh, who is also the director-general of the Central Reserve Police Force, was briefed about the gun battle with the terrorists.
Reports said that the NIA chief visited the house where two Pakistani terrorists have taken shelter after attacking a bus carrying jawans of the Central... | |
| | | | NIA chief visits Jammu encounter site | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 23: National Investigation Agency (NIA) Chief Kuldeep Singh on Saturday visited encounter site at Jammu's Sunjwan, where security forces killed two Jaish-e-Muhamamd fidayeen on April 22, and two days ahead of Prime Minister Narendera Modi's visit to Jammu's Samba.
Officials said that NIA chief was accompanied by Inspector General of CRPF, Jammu was briefed about the gun battle by CRPF officers.
Earlier on Friday evening a team of the NIA had visited the encounter site and collect first-hand information. The agency is likely to take over the case for a thorough investigation.
Besides the two Jaish fidayeen , a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer... | |
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