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| Will Govt probe 'injudicious' Rs 71 cr purchase of Kashmir University? | | Skeletons begin to tumble! | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 9: Amid the current fiasco gaining momentum over the Jammu and Kashmir Bank, million dollar question remains that whether the government would also inquire the injudicious decision related to the purchase of land by the University of Kashmir in the year 2009- causing the financial burden of Rs 71 crore.
As per the reports, as 10 years have passed since the purchase was made by the KU and allegations of corruption were levelled from various quarters, no inquiry has been ordered so far in the matter.
As per the CAG findings, the Kashmir University purchased 300 kanals land for its campus at Zakura Srinagar against the whopping cost of 20 lakh rupees per kanal in the year 2009 whileas the actual rate of the land as per the revenue records was 4 lakh per kanal.
The CAG found out that the University of Kashmir identified the land measuring 300 kanals at Zakura Srinagar- located in the vicinity of the main university campus. The measure was taken for expanding varsity's future growth program. The MOU was later executed between KU and JK Bank which w... | |
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| Parties united on keeping Panchayats powerless | | Panchayat reps get no response from Guv admin | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 9: The hopes of Panchayat representatives about empowerment of Panchayats have almost dashed to the ground, as they have been getting no response from the Governor's administration too.
The Panchayat representatives have so far not got an appointment from the Governor's secretariat to discuss their issues, especially empowerment of the Panchayats.
"I have forwarded repeated emails, memorandums to the Governor secretariat. More than ten times, I called the Governor office on phone, but I failed to get an appointment," said Anil Sharma, president of All JK Panchayat Conference.
He said that it has been more than five months since the conclusion of first tier... | |
| | | | Kheer Bhawani pilgrims aghast over lack of facilities | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 9: The pilgrims reaching holy shrine of Kheer Bhawani Tulmulla from different parts of the country have expressed grave concern over lack of arrangements there.
According to reports devotees are facing accommodation problems inside the shrine for night stay as Government has failed to make adequate arrangements for them. Some yatris who reached Mata Kheer Bhawani shrine in Tulmulla from different parts of the country including Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Bhopal, New Delhi and Chandigarh are approaching local people for accommodation in their houses as all rooms have been already booked inside the shrine. The accomodation available inside the shrine has been ... | |
| | | | Kashmir 'experts' change colors like charletons | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 9: The so called experts on Kashmir who are seen in "round table meetings", "seminars" and TV discussions are changing colors.
Observers said many of these "experts", who also claim to be "scribes", "analysts" and "what not" are behaving like "bagla bhagats" and are confused on what to speak and when.
"One day they hail BJP government and next day they are anti-BJP," said an observer who keeps track of developments.
One such person in question was seen on one day appreciating "Modi Sarkar" for visiting Kashmir from time to time and was appreciating the Congress on the other day.
"On TV discussion, he one day hailed PM Modi and next day he criticized New D... | |
| | | | Strengthen my hands, I promise you change will come: Munish to people | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 9: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Sunday said if the elected representatives work with dedication and sincerity all the issues of people can get resolved within no time.
Carrying forward his mass contact programme in different areas, Munish said, "It's unfortunate that elected representatives of Jammu region during the past seventy years have not been able to provide basic amenities to the people."
"The areas which I have visited during the past few days... | |
| | | | Will distribute my salary among needy' | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, has said that if he wins the forthcoming Assembly elections from Gandhi Nagar constituency he would distribute his monthly salary among the needy people in his constituency. "It's my promise to you people that besides carrying out development work, I would distribute my salary among the needy people. I assure you that I would not take any money from anyone, nor would I remain inaccessible. Whenever you need me I will be available," Munish said. ... | |
| | | | Guv undertakes aerial reconnaissance of Shri Amarnathji Yatra routes | | | | Early Times Report
srinagar, June 9: Governor Satya Pal Malik, accompanied by K Vijay Kumar, Advisor to Governor and BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary, conducted an aerial survey of the entire Shri Amarnathji Yatra route, along the Baltal-Domel-Sangam-Panjtarni-Sheshnag-Chandanwari-Pahalgam axis to gain a firsthand view of the existing snow accumulation levels.
Governor expressed satisfaction upon the pace of ongoing snow clearing work and restoration of the tracks.
Governor has impressed upon the concerned authorities to ensure that the tracks are repaired and cleared and all facilities required for the smooth conduct of the Yatra put in place before its commencement on July 1, 2019.... | |
| | | | Panel to probe irregularities in PWD, PCC may seek more time | | | |
Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
srinagar, June 9: A three-member fact-finding committee is likely to seek extension for submitting report into the irregularities in awarding contracts and appointments made in Projects Construction Corporation (PCC) and Public Works Department (PWD) since 2010.
Last month, the government formed the committee to examine irregularities in awarding macadamization contracts. The committee is headed by Principal Secretary, Finance, while Principal Secretary, Planning and MD, PCC are its members. The committee has been asked to submit report by June 14.
However, the committee would require more time to complete the task. "The committee has completed less... | |
| | | | JRL becomes irrelevant in Kashmir after Malik's arrest | | Mirwaiz changes tone, no one taking Geelani seriously | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 9: Separatists in Kashmir are reportedly under pressure from their bosses sitting across the Line of Control (LoC) to do something to disrupt the normal life, which has been relatively calm since the fall of the elected government in the state.
Sources told Early Times that bosses of the separatists are angry with the Hurriyat hawk Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Hurriyat dove Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for failing to keep their flock together after the arrest of the so-called JKLF chief Yasin Malik, who is cooling his heels at Tihar Jail in New Delhi. "The so-called Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) comprising of Geelani, Mirwaiz and Malik, has become irrelevant afte... | |
| | | | Akhnoor LPG dealer sells consumer's cylinders to commercial outlets | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 9: A dealer in Akhnoor is reportedly selling cylinders from consumers' quota for commercial purposes without knowledge of the consumer.
A victim of dealer's malpractice recently filed a complaint with Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Akhnoor with relevant documents. "Three cylinders issued from my quota during third week of May this year", said an LPG consumer, from Akhnoor, Sunil Kumar and added that he came to know about un-authorised 'transaction' through, SMS from HP Gas.
"Last, I get issued a cylinder from the dealer on May 20, 2019 for CashMemo vide number 1055909", he claimed and added that three more cylinders were issued on his name and he got ... | |
| | | | A for? Kishtwar school students don't know | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
kishtwar, June 9: In a video captured by the newly elected Panchayat representatives in Palmar area of Kishtwar district, the students of 4th and 6th standard studying in Middle School Kulna and Meherna, both in Palmar block of Kishtwar, fail to identify the random numerical numbers from 50 to 100. They also fail to identify the alphabets and spelling of letters from A-Z.
As per details available with "Early Times", the local Panchayat representatives including Sarpanch and Panches on Saturday visited the Middle School Kulna and Meerna and found majority of the teaching and non-teaching staff absent from their duties.
These public representatives said... | |
| | | | Munish Gupta continues mass contact programme | | Rani Talab residents face water shortage, erratic electricity | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 9: With the rise in mercury, water shortage and erratic electricity are giving sleepless nights to residents of Rani Talab Digiana of Ward No. 45.
Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, during his mass contact programme at Rani Talab Digiana on Sunday met several people and informed them that he would be contesting forthcoming assembly elections as an Independent candidate from Gandhi Nagar constituency. "Unscheduled and prolonged power cuts coupled with irregular ... | |
| | | | Major tragedy averted after security forces busted LeT terror hideout in Keshwan | | Huge quantity of winter stocks among recoveries inside terror hideout | |  Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, June 9: In a major success to security forces, the troops of 26 RR and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Kishtwar police busted a Lashker e Toiba terror hideout in Panthna forests of Keshwan area, in the outskirts of Kishtwar town separated by the river Chenab & recovered some Ammunition & other eatable items dumped by the newly joined group of LeT militants led by Jamal Din son of Kher Din Resident of Nagnigard Keshwan.
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| | | | Skeletons continue to tumble out of cupboard of former JK Bank Chairman | | ACB sleuths conclude raids at bank headquarters | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 9: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) concluded its search and seizure operations at the Jammu and Kashmir Bank's corporate office here today. The operation was taken up as part of the probe initiated into the alleged fraudulent appointments in the bank, officials said.
"The searches of the premises of J&K Bank which started yesterday after registration of FIR by Anti Corruption Bureau has been concluded today (Sunday)," a spokesman of the ACB said. He said further investigation in the case is going on.
Earlier in the morning today the sleuths of ACB along with police reached the corporate headquarters of the bank and continued the searc... | |
| | | | Nepotism, favouritism in J&K Bank | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 9: New Delhi based media outlets on Sunday reported that ousted J&K Bank Chairman had meteoric rise from a CA to chairman within a span of 15 years and has a "dubious credentials and shady reputation"
The J&K Bank was also directed to separate the positions of chairman and managing director for better governance and ensure high levels of financial probity, media outlets quoting officials reported.
Among the nine Board of Directors in the J&K Bank, two are from the Kashmir Valley -- the chairman himself and businessman Ashraf Mir.
It has been alleged that Ahmed got his nephew, Muzaffar, posted into his office immediately after taking over as chairman.... | |
| | | | Discrimination with Chenab Valley | | Govt fails to allot quota for GMC Doda | | | Abid Hussain Wani
Early Times Report
Doda, June 9: Civil Society Doda and Doda Development Front have expressed serious concern over failure of the government to allot 100 MBBS to newly sanctioned Government Medical College Doda.
Expressing resentment and disappointment on the decision of the MCI and the Health ministry, Spokesperson Ishtiaq Ahmed Dev Civil Society Doda and Ghulam Hassan Pampori President Doda Development Front (DDF) questioned the intention of the concerned authorities behind the decision and alleged that the people of Chenab Valley are being ignored and it is a set back to the overall development of the area.
Dev said that the aspirations of our young minds ar... | |
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