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BJP's rejig: listless, directionless, purposeless! 4/30/2018 11:56:52 PM Abodh Sharma Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 30: BJP has squandered yet another opportunity to win back the empathy of the people of Jammu region by failing to give any message to its constituency through its rejig, which came at a crucial point in its political excursion in J&K and succeeded Rassana incident which invited international infamy. Political watchers believe that the opportunity should have been availed by the party leadership to send an eloquent message to its rank and file and also to the people of Jammu, who have been disgruntled with the BJP due to its alleged underperformance and its inability to safeguard the vital interests and uphold aspirations of this region during nearly four years of its power sharing with the PDP. "Party could have done much more than the induction of few new faces to give representation to the unrepresented areas. This was a great opportunity to win back hearts" said Surinder Nagpal, a political worker. By swapping Dy Chief Minister and the Speaker, the leadership has only assuaged the dented egos as both these senior leaders were not se...   READ MORE

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BJP's deceit: Ganga, Lal out, Jasrotia in 4/30/2018 11:56:44 PM Avinash Azad Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 30: BJP was caught on the wrong foot on Monday when the party which sought resignations from two of its ministers for demanding CBI probe into infamous Rassana incident, inducted MLA Kathua, Rajiv Jasrotia, who had also raised same demand, into the council of ministers. "Why Chander Prakash Ganga and Lal Singh were made scapegoat by the Party, for demanding CBI probe into the infamous case, duo demanded CBI probe within the frame work of constitution of India, they were not demanding Azadi or shouting Pakistan Zindabaad, as NC MLA did in Assembly, during recently conclude budget session of state assembly", said a close aide of the former minis...   READ MORE   'Bad-bishops' make comeback in Mehbooba's Cabinet, loyalists shown door 4/30/2018 11:56:34 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 30: Even the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti inducted two more lawmakers from her Peoples Democratic Party (PPD) into the Cabinet here today, the rumor mills are rife that over the months "all bad bishops made comeback while loyalists were shown door." Sources said a section of top leadership in the party is unhappy that "loyalists" like some close relatives of the party top brass were shown the door, whereas some of those who were accused of having tried "coup" in the past have been "fully rehabilitated." Sources said after coming to power Mehbooba Mufti had dropped some of the ministers from the previous Cabinet headed by her father late Mufti Muhammad Sayee...   READ MORE   Reshuffle aftermath: Simmering discontent in PDP, BJP 4/30/2018 11:56:27 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Apr 30: All is not well in BJP after today's reshuffle because some of the party legislators are not happy with decision of the high command to ignore them. Not only in BJP but situation is almost same in PDP where efficient legislators were ignored. Credible sources said that Sukhnandan Kumar Choudhary, one of the veteran and mass base leader of the BJP was not inducted in the council of ministers but his juniors were given chance. Not happy with the decision of the leadership, he remained absent from today's development. Nor he attended meeting which was held at party headquarters at Trikuta Nagar neither he was present during swearing in ceremony. Choudhary...   READ MORE   Kulgam sex scandal: Victim's family 'unhappy' with police probe 4/30/2018 11:56:16 PM Saahil Suhail Early Times Report anantnag, Apr 30: The family of victim of 'Kulgam sex scandal' on Monday said that they were not happy with the investigation conducted by the police. The victim's father told Early Times that police hasn't yet arrested a Jammu-based hotelier and a police officer involved in the scam. "We aren't satisfied with the investigation conducted by police so far as it hasn't arrested the hotelier and SHO," he said. He said he is continuously pleading before the police authorities to speed-up the investigation and arrested all those involved in the crime. Advocate Irshad Ahmad, the family's counsel, said that police is investigating the case at very slow pace. ...   READ MORE   Politicians become soft targets as security forces tighten noose around terrorists Pak triggers civil war in Kashmir 4/30/2018 11:56:08 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 30: As the security forces have intensified their operations against the terrorists operating in Kashmir, the ultras in order to make their presence felt by targeting the political workers. During the past one week the terrorists have targeted two BJP leaders. Last week a BJP leader was shot dead in broad daylight in south Kashmir's Pulwama town. After attacking the leader, the terrorists also decamped with the weapons of two guards who were guarding them. Both the guards were also wounded in the attack. On late Sunday evening ultras appeared at Alochibagh in uptown Srinagar and fired upon another young BJP activist from a close range. The activist is battli...   READ MORE   At Betaab Valley, Tourism deptt makes mockery of English 'Visitors are requested to US dustbins'! 4/30/2018 11:55:47 PM Early Times Report srinagar, Apr 30: At a time when the state government is striving hard to lure tourists towards the picturesque Kashmir Valley, the pathetic infrastructure coupled with the non- serious approach of the Tourism department could act as a major spoilsport in destroying the vital tourism sector here. A clear reflection of government's non- seriousness and inefficiency could be found at a prestigious tourist attraction Betab Valley- Pahalgam wherein the entry board welcoming th...   READ MORE   GMC's Principal disobeys court direction Pending salaries of employees 4/30/2018 11:55:04 PM Bijay Charak Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 30: The Principal of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H) Jammu has reportedly not implemented High Court direction on releasing pending salaries of paramedical employees appointed under SRO384/409 in the GMC and its associated hospitals. Sources informed Early Times that the employees who have completed six years of service under same SRO in GMC Jammu and its associated hospitals are without salaries for the last 13 months. But astoundingly their counterparts in GMC Srinagar get salary regularly. Under this SRO, more than 400 employees including nurses, technicians and multipurpose health workers are working. Instead of releasing th...   READ MORE   Panchayat polls likely in September; State continues to lose huge central funds 4/30/2018 11:54:51 PM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report srinagar, Apr 30: The much-awaited Panchayat and urban local bodies' elections in the state are likely to be held in September this year. Top sources in the government told ET that though the government of India was mounting pressure on the state government for holding of the panchayat elections and had conveyed the same to the state through Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and the BJP high command, but the Government here has expressed unwillingness to hold the much-delayed panchayat polls before August 2018. On February 4, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti chaired an all-party meeting to hear the views of all parties. The mainstream political groups in t...   READ MORE   Janipur's oldest park lies in shambles, MLA unconcerned 4/30/2018 11:54:33 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 30: One of city's oldest parks, located at old Janipur, which was constructed during the tenure of then Governor Jagmohan, has deteriorated today presents a picture of neglect and apathy of the concerned department and more so of the MLA , who never cared to visit the area. It is disheartening to note that while the parks located near the residential houses of high officers and politicians are well kept, those in the less affluent localities are abandoned and neg...   READ MORE   Justice in Rassana case not possible without CBI probe: Kesri 4/30/2018 11:53:11 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Apr 30: Shiv Sena Hindustan (SSH) today demanded CBI enquiry into Rassana rape and murder case and slammed national media for wrong reporting in the case. Addressing a press conference at party headquarter, National Vice President, Rajesh Kesri said that it is unfortunate that national media depicted wrong picture of case and which has badly hurt the sentiments of people of state in general and people of Jammu in particular. Kesri asserted that justice in Rassana case is not possible without CBI probe. "With every passing day, the justification for the people's demand for CBI probe gets further strengthened. There is every possibility that some innocents might s...   READ MORE   Lal Singh holds candle march, reiterates demand for CBI probe 4/30/2018 11:52:40 PM Early Times Report VIJAYPUR, Apr 30: Former minister Chaudhary Lal Singh today took out a candle march in Vijaypur demanding a CBI inquiry into the murder of an eight year old girl. The march ended in the main market after passing through the market from Gurha Morh of Vijaypur. Talking to reporters he said that the Dogras of Jammu are being pressed. He said that the Dogras of Jammu are being accused of rape adding that he will not come under anybody's pressure and continue with his demand ...   READ MORE   BJP has demeaned, diminished Jammu: Harsh Reiterates demand for CBI inquiry into Rassana incident 4/30/2018 11:50:57 PM Early Times Report Basantgarh, Apr 30: By its acquiescence in the negative campaign launched against the people of Jammu region in the aftermath of Rasana agitation, the BJP had not only betrayed the collective sentiment of its electorates but had virtually demeaned and diminished the people of the region, said Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and former Minister. Addressing gathering, he said that the people of Jammu had made countless sacrifices for upholding their secular values and plural...   READ MORE   Kashmir University more than keen to appoint 'deficient' candidate as full time Director IT & SS Post Graduate Programme of candidate under 'scanner' 4/30/2018 11:49:39 PM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Apr 30: Despite strong resentment by the teaching and non-teaching faculty the higher ups of University of Kashmir are hell bent to hold the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) viva voice of a 'deficient' candidate so that he is appointed as full time Director Information Technology & SS at the varsity. The Kashmir University Teachers Association (KUTA) through its President Dr. Muheet Ahmad Butt had made a representation to the Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir Professor Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi asking him to withhold the PhD viva-voice of Engineer Maroof Naiem Qadri. In the representation the KUTA has said that since the verification of authen...   READ MORE   Hard reality of JK: State witnesses 15 earth quakes annually 4/30/2018 11:08:53 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Apr 30: One might find it hard to believe, but it is the reality of Jammu and Kashmir that around 15 earth quakes get reportedly annually in the state. These also including few high magnitude earth quake, creating panic among the common people, and concern among the experts about the fallout of frequently occurring earthquakes. According to the Indian Meteorological department, most parts of Kashmir covering the districts of Srinagar, Ganderbal, Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Budgam, Anantnag and parts of Jammu region, Doda, Ramban, Kishtwar come under the Seismic Zone V, which are prone to earthquakes. While the rest part of the state comes under Seismic Z...   READ MORE   SHO Purmandal accused of harassment; SSP initiates inquiry 4/30/2018 11:08:47 PM Early Times Report Samba, Apr 30: Following allegations against Station House Officer (SHO) Purmandal of harassing the innocent people of the area, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Samba, Anil Magotra initiated inquiry into the matter and appointed SDPO Bari Brahmana as inquiry officer. Locals of Purmandal on Monday held a press conference during which they accused the SHO, Inspector Javed Chowdhary, of harassing innocent people of the area. This is not the first time when allegations of harassment and corruption have been levelled against the SHO. Earlier also he was transferred after allegations levelled against him when he was dealing in case of suicide of a lady Army off...   READ MORE   Satrari, a village with two ponds, no water 4/30/2018 11:08:43 PM Ashwani Sharma Early Times Report Udhampur, Apr 30: The authorities seem more interested in inaugurating new water bodies rather than protecting and preserving the old ones. A very ancient pond in village Satrari tehsil Majalta in Udhampur has dried up due to official apathy. Once a source of water for the cattle, the locals also used the water from the pond for cleaning purposes has nothing to offer now. A dry piece of land is left behind with weeds having grown all over. Surprising...   READ MORE   9,000 schools in State sans LPG for cooking MDM 4/30/2018 11:08:26 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 30: The claims of the government that the mid-day meal (MDM) scheme is being successfully implemented in schools appear frivolous, as nearly 9,000 schools do not have LPG connections for cooking. In the meeting of Steering-cum-Monitoring Committee (SCMC), which was held under the leadership of its then chairman (Chief Secretary), both the Directorate of Jammu and Kashmir were asked to coordinate with oil companies directly so that LPG connections are to be provided by or before 30 April 2017 on domestic rates. "But even after a year, the leftover schools are still using firewood for preparing mid-day meal," sources said. They said that due to non-availabil...   READ MORE   Speaker, BJP state chief among eight sworn in as State ministers 4/30/2018 11:08:22 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 30: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly speaker Kavinder Gupta, state BJP chief Sat Paul Sharma and six others were today sworn in as ministers in the states PDP-BJP government led by Mehbooba Mufti. The major shake-up of the council of ministers -- including six of the BJP and two of the PDP -- follows BJP ministers Lal Singh and Chander Prakash Ganga resigning from the cabinet earlier this month after they were criticised for taking part in a rally in support of those...   READ MORE   Hope new team will too work with dedication: Mehbooba on reshuffle 4/30/2018 11:08:06 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Apr 30: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday expressed hope that the new team of ministers will too work with dedication as the previous did. "Previous team worked as a 'team' and with dedication and I am sure that the new team will also work with similar tempo," Ms Mufti told reporters on the sidelines of the oath ceremony function venue here. Six BJP ministers and two PDP ministers were administered oath by the Governor N N Vohra here at the Convention Centre....   READ MORE   2 militants killed in encounter in Kashmir's Pulwama, 1 civilian dead in clashes 4/30/2018 11:08:01 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Apr 30: Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed and two army soldiers wounded in an encounter with security forces in Drabgam village of Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday. A civilian was also killed in clashes near the encounter site. The gunfight was triggered in the morning after police, CRPF and army surrounded a place in Drabgam based on inputs about presence of militants, officials said. State director general of police, S P Vaid identified the two slain militants as Sameer Tiger and Aquib, both residents of Pulwama. He said Tiger was involved in killings of a number of civilians, including BJP worker Ghulam Nabi Patel on April 25. An army office...   READ MORE   Rassana Rape "Minor Incident", says new J&K DyCM 4/30/2018 11:07:55 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 30: Within an hour of a cabinet shuffle in Jammu and Kashmir today, new Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta debuted with a shocker on the Rassana eight-year-old's rape and murder that has shaken the country. "Rassana is a chhoti si baat (minor issue)... We have to think this should never happen again and the child gets justice. There are many challenges like this facing the government. We should not give Rasana so much bhaav (importance)," Mr Gupta told reporters. The comment was received with shock and disbelief after a revamp that was linked widely to the outrage over the BJP's former ministers participating in a rally in support of the men arrested for ...   READ MORE

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