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| Samba woman teacher shot dead in Kulgam | | Terrorists, their sympathizers will be given unforgettable response for dastardly attack: LG Sinha | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 31: In the fourth targeted attack this month, militants shot dead a 36 year-old woman government employee from Jammu inside her school in Kulgam district of Kashmir region on Tuesday, triggering widespread condemnation.
The latest killing has sent the Jammu and Kashmir administration into a tizzy, especially as it is yet to calm down the anger over the killing of Kashmiri Pandit employee Rahul Bhat earlier this month.
The latest attack took place inside a government school in Kulgam. Police said the school teacher, Rajni Bala, a Hindu and a resident of Samba in Jammu, was shot and critically wounded inside the High School at Gopalpora in Kulgam at aroun... | |
| | | | After Ranji Bala’s gruesome killing fear grips 2500 Jammu Dalit employees working in Kashmir | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 31: As terrorists killed a female Scheduled Caste teacher recruited under an inter-district recruitment drive, fear gripped over 2500 Dalit families of Jammu because their dear ones have been serving in different government departments in the interiors of Kashmir Valley.
First time a Scheduled Caste employee serving in Kashmir Valley has been targeted by terrorists. Rajni Bala along with her husband Raj Kumar Atri was serving as teacher in remotest area of Kulgam for the last 13 years.
There was no threat to family, and they were living a rented accommodation of locals. But first killing of an employee recruited under inter-district recruitment has rais... | |
| | | | Gloom grips teacher’s native village | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 31: A pall of gloom gripped the village of a woman teacher in Samba district of Jammu region after she was shot dead by terrorists in Kulgam district of the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday.
Rajni Bala, 36, sustained injuries when terrorists fired at her in Gopalpora area of Kulgam where she was posted as a teacher.
She was critically injured and rushed to a hospital where doctors declared her dead on arrival.
The residents of village Nanke Chak began gathering at the residence of Rajni Bala to mourn her demise as news about her killing spread like a wildfire.
According to her brother-in-law Vijay Kumar, the family was requesting Rajni and her husband to move t... | |
| | | | What is inter-district recruitment ? | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 31: The inter-district recruitment bill, which was passed by J&K Legislative Assembly on August 9, 2010, has banned inter-district recruitment and provided a quota for Scheduled Castes in government jobs in all districts.
Youth can now apply for government jobs only in his/her own district but any candidate belonging to the SC community can apply in any of the 20 districts in the Union Territory, including the Kashmir valley. Taking benefit of this Act, large numbers of unemployed educated SC youth have got recruited in different areas of Kashmir Valley.... | |
| | | | KPs threaten mass migration, demand relocation | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 31: Hours after the killing of a woman school teacher, Kashmiri pandits, who have come under the PM job package and living in transit camp, hit streets again and threatened to mass migrate if the administration doesn’t take any decision regarding them within 24 hours.
After the killing of Rahul Bhat, Pandits have been up in arms against the government. The killing of a school teacher from Samba has added to the worries of the Pandits.
In Srinagar, Kashmiri ... | |
| | | | Bhim Singh, fighter, rebel passes away | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 31: Founder of the Panthers Party and one of the veteran politicians of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Prof. Bhim Singh passed away at Jammu after a prolonged illness.
Suffixed with the title of “Sher-e-Duggar” by his supporters, Bhim Singh was a fighter in real spirit who was an important player in the politics of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.
A former lawmaker of Jammu and Kashmir and eminent lawyer of the Supreme Court, Bhim Singh died in Jammu on Tuesday morning.
Unwell for the six months, Bhim Singh’s condition deteriorated on Tuesday at his residence at Sainik Colony Jammu. His family members immediately shifted him to the Gove... | |
| | | | Witnessed disintegration of Panthers Party at fag end of his life | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 31: At the fag end of his life Prof Bhim Singh helplessly witnessed the disintegration of the Panthers Party which he had floated in 1982. One of the oldest political parties of the J&K-Panthers Party is facing an identity crisis.
On May 7, three-time MLA and former education minister Harsh Dev Singh joined the AAP in Delhi. Harsh Dev Singh was the chairman of the Panthers Party.
Before joining Harsh Dev Singh, two former legislators of the party Balwant Singh Mankotia and Yash Paul Kundal have joined the party in New Delhi on April 10
Mankotia is a two-time MLA from Udhampur and resigned from the Panthers Party in February last year, citing a “family iss... | |
| | | | ACB displays resolve of J&K Govt for zero tolerance towards corruption: LG Sinha | | Inaugurates additional office block of Anti Corruption Bureau Hqrs at Srinagar | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the additional office block of Anti Corruption Bureau Headquarters at Srinagar.
Congratulating the entire team of Anti Corruption Bureau on the occasion, the Lt Governor said that the new building would not only add infrastructural space for the working of ACB but also displays the resolve of the UT government for zero tolerance towards corruption.
Anti Corruption Bureau is working tirelessly to prevent ... | |
| | | | 2 militants killed in Awantipora encounter | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 31: Security forces shot dead two militants, including one allegedly involved in civilian killings, in an overnight encounter at Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
Over the last one week, security forces have intensified anti-militancy operations. Since May 25, security forces have shot dead 16 militants in gunfights across Kashmir.
The latest gunfight erupted in Rajpora area of Awantipora on Monday evening when joint teams of the police, army and CRPF launched a cordon and a search operation.
“As the search party proceeded towards the suspected spot, the hidden terrorists fired indiscriminately, which was retaliated effectively leading to a... | |
| | | | 2 pilgrims killed, 6 injured in Padder accident | | |  Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 31: In a tragic accident in Padder area of Kishtwar District, two pilgrims were killed while 6 others injured after the vehicle in which they were traveling met with an accident near Sohal village.
As per the details available with Early Times, the Ill fated vehicle bearing No JK02BJ-4112 was on its way to Mindal Matta temple when while reaching near Sohal village in Padder, it met with an accident resulted in death of two persons including on... | |
| | | | File affidavit on progress of work of two bridges: DB directs MD JKPCC | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 31: A Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court at Srinagar Wing comprising Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi while unable to appreciate the attitude of the authorities that too in carrying out and completing the projects of public importance, directed Managing Director, JKPCC Limited, file affidavit showing report about the progress of the work of the two bridges which may clearly indicate, whether the Government is actually interested in constructing the said bridges or is just delaying the matter and is playing with the public.
When the PIL came-up for hearing, DB observed that two bridges one Tengchatri bridge ... | |
| | | | Court can’t decide whether any international cricket stadium is necessary in Jammu: DB | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 31: In a PIL seeking direction to JKCA immediately start the construction of International Stadium at Bajalta Jammu soon after the release of already sanctioned amount of Rs.100.00 Crores, A Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court at Jammu Wing comprising Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi observed that 11. The construction of a Stadium for any purpose is a policy decision to be taken either by the Government or the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports or the relevant stakeholders, such as, BCCI and JKCA in the instant case. In the event, any of those authorities are interested in constructing a cricket stadium of in... | |
| | | | Centre will harass us ahead of elections: Farooq | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 31; Ahead of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate, National Conference President and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah alleged that such harassment will continue till elections happen.
Abdullah was speaking to the media before entering the office of the Enforcement Directorate here after being summoned for questioning for alleged money laundering in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA).
“As the elections approach, this (harassment) will continue,” Abdullah said.
Abdullah expressed grief over the death of Panthers Party President Bhim Singh and said he always talked about unity and humanity. “I am deeply saddened ... | |
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