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| Former MLAs, MLCs in 'hibernation', not ready to donate anything for needy? | | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Apr 7: At a time when the affluent are coming forward to support needy amid the COVID-19 lockdown, the former legislators of Jammu and Kashmir have gone into hibernation, not even ready to donate a single penny from their puffy wages of the past.
After Jammu and Kashmir's Lt Governor decided to donate 30 percent of his salary for entire one year along with the Parliament Members who have opted for 30 percent pay cut, people are asking questions about the former MLAs and MLCs in Jammu and Kashmir who enjoy more perks, more luxuries, pensions than the MPs but have preferred to keep their fists closed during the present trying situation. "Why aren't the former MLAs and MLCs coming forward to support the government exchequer? They are the leaders who can show us a way and make an impact even by smaller contributions. But alas! Nothing is coming from them," was how one of the netizens gave vent to his anger on the scenario.
People are also questioning that when the politicians and former ministers and legislators are actively coming forward to lend a helpin... | |
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| Govt sends tough message by not revoking Mehbooba's PSA detention | | 'PDP in no mood to change its attitude, refuses to follow nationalist line' | | |
Early Times Report
jammu, Apr 7: The government not revoking the PSA detention of PDP president and former J&K chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti, is a hint that no concessions will be given till you change your attitude.
The authorities on Tuesday shifted Mehbooba Mufti from M A Road to her Fairview residence at Gupkar in Srinagar and declared it a subsidiary jail. The government order clearly mentioned that her PSA detention has not been revoked and she continues to be under detention.
An analyst while talking to Early Times said, "Despite Mehbooba's party being at brink a few PDP leaders and even her daughter, who is handling Mehbooba's twitter account, have been issuing very provocativ... | |
| | | | Over 97% Anganwadi centers run from rented buildings in JK | | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Apr 7: Over 97 percent Anganwadi centers are running from rented accommodations across Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the latest data available with Early Times, there are a total of 28599 Anganwadi centers across J&K UT out of which only 812 are housed in own government buildings, while 27787 are operating from rented accommodations.
It accounts to merely 2.8 percent of the total centres, while maximum number of the Anganwadi centers are operating from rented accommodations, for which rent is paid by the government. The rent amount was enhanced by Union Ministry of Women and Child Development from Rs 750 to Rs 3,000 in cities while it was en... | |
| | | | One more falls prey to Corona Virus in Kashmir, toll reaches three in JK | | As 16 more test positive, active cases are 118 in union territory | | | jehangir rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 7: The death toll due to Corona Virus in the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir reached three as one more person passed away today. The person who died today was a resident of Gund-I-Jehangir in the North Kashmir's Bandipora district.
Reports said that the deceased person was admitted at the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital in Srinagar on Monday. He had complained of fever, cough and breathlessness at the time of admission in the hospital. After his death the report of COVID-19 was received by the hospital that confirmed that the person was affected by Corona Virus.
In the meantime, 16 more persons tested positive for COVID-19 i... | |
| | | | Omar demands Mehbooba Mufti be set free | | | |
Early Times Report
srinagar, Apr 7: National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday demanded that PDP president Mehbooba Mufti be set free, saying merely shifting her home while keeping her under detention was a cop out.
Mehbooba, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, who has been detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA), was shifted from a make-shift jail to her ''Fairview'' residence on Gupkar road here on Tuesday.
In a tweet, Omar said,"@MehboobaMufti must be set free. Shifting her home while continuing to keep her detained is a cop out".
The Jammu and Kashmir People''s Conference (JKPC) chief spokesperson Junaid Azim Mattu said the continued detention ... | |
| | | | COVID-19: Two more villages declared Red Zones in Bandipora | | 32 persons completed quarantine period in Sub-Division Uri | | | S TAHIR-UL HAQ
Early Times Report
BANDIPORA, Apr 7: Two more villages in Bandipora district were declared as Red Zones and their surrounding villages as buffer zones to prevent the spread of corona virus after two persons from these villages were declared COVID-19 positive in past two days.
The two villages that were declared as Red Zones include Gund-Jehangeer and Naidkha village of Bandipora district.
Earlier this week, six villages including Konan, Gund Qaiser, Gund-Dachina, Hakbara, Madwan and Pethkote were declared Red Zones in the district.
On Tuesday evening Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza issued an order stating that it has become imperative to initiate res... | |
| | | | Samba Admin gives damn to Center's order on free ration distribution | | No ration provided to BPL families, migrant labourers till date | |  GURDAS KUMAR
Early Times Report
VIJAYPUR, Apr 7: Despite clear instructions from Centre government to provide free ration to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families as well as the migrant labourers due to complete lockdown in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
Sources told Early Times that ever since the lockdown, the poor families and the migrant labourers hailing from other states and residing in various part of the district have not been provided with free ration which was promised by the cen... | |
| | | | Those quarantined for 14 days have to be isolated for 2 more weeks at homes: Officials | | | | ISHTIYAQ AHMAD
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 7: People who have completed their quarantined period of 14 days in hotels and hospitals have to be isolated at home as they can have coronavirus symptoms even after two weeks, officials said.
For last around one week, authorities have allowed hundreds of students and businessmen to go to their homes after completing their quarantined period of 14 days in various hotels and hospitals.
"They have been allowed to go home with the advice that they must remain in home quarantine for another 14 days," a senior official said. The official however said they have received reports that these people are not taking any preventive measures at home. ... | |
| | | | Militants strike in Anantnag, CRPF trooper martyred | | | | Early Times Report
anantnag, Apr 7: A paramilitary CRPF trooper was martyred in a militant attack in Bijbehara area of South Kashmiri's Anantnag district on Tuesday.
Reports reaching said that the suspected militants fired upon CRPF party. In this incident one CRPF man namely Shiv Lal recieved critical injuries. The injured was rushed to SDH Bijbehara for treatment. However, doctors there referred him to GMC Anantnag for specialized treatment.
Medical Superintendent of GMC Anantnag, Dr Abdul Majeed Mehrab told that the trooper was declared brought dead at the health facility. He said that the trooper had received critical bullet wounds in his chest.
A senior Police officer also confirm... | |
| | | | Accelerate pace of development in Azad Nagar, Gadigarh: Munish urges admin | | Residents seek early redressal of problems | |  EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Apr 7: Expressing dismay over the lack of civic amenities in Azad Nagar locality of Gadigarh area, the Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Tuesday said that the entire location is presenting a sordid tale of absolute neglect by the people at the helm of affairs.
Munish said that though the local residents are deprived of basic civic amenities but unfortunately the concerned agencies have miserably failed to ensure the provision of such necessities needed for an ur... | |
| | | | Without caring for COVID-19 threat perform their duty diligently | | Safai Karamcharis of GMC Rajouri- unsung heroes of society in hour of crisis | |  ANKIT KESSAR
Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Apr 7: The Safari Karamcharis at Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri have been continuously working with full dedication without caring about the threat of deadly COVID-19 pandemic, which has great potential in putting their lives at risk.
Sources told Early Times that although everybody has been praising doctors and other medical staff for their untiring efforts in treating COVID-19 positive cases but these Safai Karamcharis, who are the unsun... | |
| | | | Kishtwar Admin taking no chances | | Sends people returning from Jammu Red Zones into quarantine | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 7: The district administration Kishtwar on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Rajinder Singh Tara has ordered isolation and quarantine of all the people reaching Kishtwar from Red Zone areas of Jammu District. The district administration has taken extraordinary measures to prevent the entry of deadly Coronavirus into Kishtwar District that has witnessed no postive case of COVID-19 so far. The district has under lockdown since last over three weeks.
In last 48 hours, 48 persons were put under quarantine and isolation at various quarantine facility centers established by the District Administration spread across the district. T... | |
| | | | Many PHCs in Poonch sans PPEs to fight against Covid-19 | | | | Rajesh Tandon
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 7: According to sources many PHC still don't receive gloves, sanitizers, doctors keeping patients away due to lack of facilities.
Amid rising coronavirus cases in India, the Union Health ministry has asked hospitals and medical education institutes to procure sufficient number high flow oxygen masks and advised them to decrease gatherings on their respective premises.
The people are in a worry as many sources said that the doctors due to lack of facilities were forced to make patient sit away from them as a precautionary measure as there were no facilities available to test the current epidemic and the people who shows symptoms were sent to ... | |
| | | | Brick kilns, furniture house owners booked for violating lockdown | | | | Sushil Dutta
Early Times Report
Rajouri, Apr 7: Two separate cases were on Tuesday registered against the representatives of two brick kilns in Nowshera area after both were found in working mode even after restriction order issued by District Magistrate Rajouri.
Owners of a carpenter shop have also been booked in Thanamandi area.
In an official handout, JK Police in Rajouri said that Ram Khalan son of Bala Ram resident of Uttar Pradesh and working as representative (Munshi) of Heer Brick Kilin in Chowki village of Nowshera have been booked in a case FIR 61/20 under section 188 IPC in Nowshera police station.
Similarly, a case in FIR 62/20 under sections 188 IPC have been registered ... | |
| | | | Man on quarantined goes on hunger strike over ‘manhandling’ | | | | M S Nazki
Early Times Report
Mendhar, Apr 7: A man who left a quarantine center amid police presence in Poonch district was later brought back to the facility by the cops and was allegedly manhandled him following which he has gone for a hunger strike. A police officer said that the person (name withheld), a resident of Sarnawali Bhati Gulhta, Mendhar, “fled” from the quarantine center in his vehicle (JK08D-4356) on Tuesday morning. The man according to police had arrived in Poonch yesterday from SKIMS Srinagar and was placed in the administrative quarantine. Immediately, a police team led by SHO under the overall supervision of SDPO Mendhar swung into action and traced the person and b... | |
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