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Early Times Report
Jammu, June 15: As the whole world celeberated June 15 as ‘Global Wind Day’ to explore options for using wind energy as one of the important source of renewalable energy, in J&K, no serious efforts have been made to explore the huge potential of wind energy due to the casual approach of helmsmen.
Be it democratically elected government or central regime, all promises of development remained only on the papers.
J&K’s first wind energy project is a glaring example of the non-serious attitude of those at the helm of the affairs. This project has become a victim of dirty politics.
534 kanals of land for J&K’s first wind energy project ws identified in Bidda village of Reasi district but nothing has been done so far.
The Detailed Project Report (DPR) of this first-ever such a project in J&K was prepared in the year 2012 but no further progress was made due to casual approach allegedly being adopted by those who were at the helm of affairs.
It was due to his efforts that National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), in the year 2012, had found village Bidda f... | |
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| Restaurants can reopen in Delhi, Punjab but not in Jammu | | Authorities in no mood to listen, thousands at verge of losing jobs; rent, bank interest on loans accumulating, say owners | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 15: Soon after, Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal announced that restaurants can open in the national capital with 50% capacity, restaurant owners of Jammu approached the authorities to let them restart their operations but they were sent back.
A restaurant owner while talking to Early Times said, “COVID-19 cases and the mortality rate has declined during the past few days in Jammu region. We were hoping that the authorities will allow us to restart our activities, but when we approached the officials they told us that we have to wait.”
He said, “If the restaurants can open in the national capital, then why can’t these restaurants reopen in the Jammu ... | |
| | | | After Govt fails, Kud residents collect money to repair 1-km road stretch | | |  Early Times Report
Kud, June 15: Residents of Kud have collected money on their own to construct a link road that leads to Mal Road and Madda Road in Udhampur district.
This road falls in the constituency of Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Dr Jitendra Singh but residents claim that he too has “ignored” them.
Kud Resident Welfare Association has collected Rs 1 lakh to repair this government road that leads to the famous health resort of Patnitop and is just 1 kilometre aw... | |
| | | | Back to Village programme a futile exercise’; Woes of Samba villagers substantiate allegations | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 15: Video of the helpless inhabitants of Karadki village of Samba district, who are forced to drink contaminated water, is an indication that the much-publicized three-phased 'back to the village' programme was nothing but photo-ops and publicity stunts for those at the helm of the affairs only to hoodwink the innocent people of Jammu region.
The situation of the ground remains the same but those at the helm of the affairs are brazenly trying to project this ... | |
| | | | COVID-19: JK reports 715 new cases, 10 deaths | | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 15: The union territory of Jammu & Kashmir reported 715 new cases of Corona Virus following which the total number of positive cases reached 3, 08,726. As 10 more people died due to the virus the death toll in the union territory reached 4,205.
Srinagar district reported 132 new cases followed by Kupwara district 65, Budgam district 63, Pulwama district 58, Baramulla district 55, Rajouri district 49, Anantnag district 36, Poonch district 34, Kulgam and Doda districts 31 cases each, Bandipora district 27, Ganderbal district 25, Jammu district 22, Kishtwar district 19, Ramban district 16, Kathua district 15, Reasi district 14, Udhampur ... | |
| | | | Residents demand full access to their properties | | Nagrota Ammunition Depot | |  EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 15: Residents of villages Kanyala, Kah Pota and adjoining areas in tehsil Dansal of district Jammu have urged the civil administration to either grant permission to them to enjoy full access to their properties or else make some alternative arrangement for them.
Residents said, “We are being dispossessed of our property rights due to Army setting up an ammunition depot at Nagrota.”
“The authorities had banned constructions in our area long ago. Now, the Army... | |
| | | | Amid pandemic, Traffic Police act tough | | SSP takes note asks subordinates 'not to go hard' | | | Rajesh Tandon
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 15: Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, Traffic Police have launched a crackdown against violators. Traffic policemen have become active by laying down nakkas at various points across Jammu city and are seen imposing heavy fines. Many videos have gone viral on social media of the action of Traffic Police, where a lady DySP is seen imposing heavy fines against violators.
Heavy fines are being imposed on two wheeler riders for a pillion rider not wearing a helmet. “Before launching the drive a warning should have been sounded that pillion riders who won’t wear helmets will be fined,” said Rakesh Kumar. “A sudden crackdown has ruffled the people w... | |
| | | | Delimitation Commission to expedite process of redrawing J&K constituencies | | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 15: As the political activities gain momentum in Jammu and Kashmir, the Delimitation Commission is looking to increase the pace towards redrawing the constituencies for the union territory.
Sources within the commission told Early Times that the commission was told to complete the delimitation process in one year, but due to covid pandemic the process could not got completed. “However now the work has begun in full swing to ensure timely completion of the process”, the sources added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address had said that “we are committed to holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir once ... | |
| | | | No semblance of development, good governance in J&K, alleges NC | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 15: Alleging that the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir is contrary to what is being claimed by the incumbent government, National Conference (NC) on Tuesday said that there is no semblance of development and good governance on ground in the entire region.
Expressing concern over the deteriorating development scenario, and administrative inertia in Jammu and Kashmir, NC General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar said that J&K -- which used to be in the top notch performers vis-à-vis human development index, infrastructure and development -- has plumped down to that of underperforming regions ,and states with the union.
“Two years after the August 5 mea... | |
| | | | 5 months on, lane washed away by rains awaits repair | | Residents of JDA Colony Bahu Fort accuse contactor of using substandard material | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 15: The residents of JDA colony Bahu Fort of Ward No 47 have been facing immense hardships as a portion of lane that was washed away due to rains months ago has not been restored till date.
Locals said that this gas led many houses getting disconnected. “We are paying the price for a contractor using substandard material in construction of the drain in our locality,” they added.
“The entire lane, which is constructed on nallah was washed away due to heavy ra... | |
| | | | Agriculture land being converted into residential areas at alarming rate in JK | | | | S Tahir-ul Haq
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 15: Despite repeated notices and orders officers and officials of the agriculture department have failed to stop the conversion of agricultural land into commercial and residential purposes in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mohammad Ramzan of Bemina- Srinagar said that this is not new as they are are witnessing the fact from the past several years that some people at the helm of officers are in deep slumber; they hardly bother to check or monitor what is happening in and around them.
“The conversion of agricultural land for commercial purposes is increasing at an alarming rate throughout Jammu and Kashmir and the concerned official... | |
| | | | Gumri village of Warwan without water, villagers toiling hard to fetch water | | |  Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, June 15: The inhabitants of village Gumri in remote Warwan area of Marwah Sub Division in Kishtwar District are toiling hard to fetch water for themselves despite having abundance water resources in the area.
As per the details available with Early Times, Gumri village of Warwan is based on 110 families with no proper water supply in the village and most of the people are dependent on three PHE public stand in service for the people in the enti... | |
| | | | Absenteeism hits GMC Anantnag, 22 doctors found absent | | DC writes to Government | | | Saahil Suhail
Early Times Report
Anantnag, June 15: Deputy Commissioner Anantnag has written to the Government after 22 doctors were found absent from duties at Government Medical College Anantnag.
On Monday, Additional Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Ghulam Hassan Sheikh visited the Medical College Anantnag after reports of doctors remaining absent from duties surfaced.
Tehsildar Anantnag accompanied Additional Deputy Commissioner Anantnag during the visit.
Those doctors who were found absent include four HOD’s (Head of Departments) and Assistant Professors and senior residents. The officials also found the ENT department completely closed during the visit.
Reports said complaints re... | |
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