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| Death in road mishap: Cash, job given to victim's family to save top cop's relative | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 24: To save a top police officer's relative, who while driving a car had last September hit a pedestrian on a city road, resulting in his death, cash to the family and a bank job to his son have allegedly been provided.
A deal is also alleged to have been struck between the police officer and the victim's family for a compromise in the court of law, according to police sources.
"The police officer made use of money and a bank job to save the accused. For this purpose, the services of some senior police officers were also utilised," the sources claimed.
He would have easily appointed the victim's son in J&K police but he did not do so, knowing that it woul... | |
| | | | `Nothing can go wrong in Mufti's regime' | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 24: A dusky damsel clad in a traditional Kashmiri phiren (gown) in a South Kashmir village carrying a (phuth) (basket) of cow dung on her head for the paddy fields ignored a team of scribes who were in her village for a story on poppy cultivation last week. She was confident and sang a Kashmiri song as she walked to lighten her `burden' in the nearby fields.
Nobody among the scribes could muster the courage to talk to the girl. An old man came from the ... | |
| | | | BJP to launch propaganda campaign for a cover up of its failures | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 24: In a bid to cover up its failures and befool the Jammu people, the ruling Bhartiya Janta Party is going to launch a vigorous propaganda campaign highlighting its self proclaimed achievements during the first hundred days in Government.
The party is planning media campaign through series of press conferences, posters, hoardings, social media and other means to counter the anti-BJP sentiments and highlight the achievements of BJP ministers in the coalition Government at Jammu and Kashmir. The proposed campaign is likely to begin within days with a formal press conference by none other than Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh, who is presently on a... | |
| | | | Fearing tough questions, Ram Madhav avoided media in Jammu | | Message from Srinagar | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 24: BJP national general secretary and RSS ideologue Ram Madhav reached Jammu on Monday on the eve of the Balidan Diwas and left the winter capital for Srinagar on Tuesday without participating in the Balidan Diwas programme, organized half-heartedly by the district-level workers of the party at the sacred Pt Prem Nath Dogra Bhawan to remember Shyama Prasad Mookerjee and his contribution to the integration of J&K to India. (Mookerjee, who had violated the permit system while entering the state, laid down his life in Srinagar on June 23, 1953. His martyrdom in Kashmir hastened the process of integration of J&K with the rest of the country.) Half-heartedly bec... | |
| | | | CAG pulls up Govt for ignoring violations in SSI deptt | | 'Works worth Rs 57 cr given on selective basis, irregular expenditure of Rs 36 cr found' | | | Peerzada Ummer
ET Report
SRINAGAR, June 24: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has pulled up J&K government for overlooking gross violations of rules in JK Small Scale Industries Development Corporation wherein undue benefits were accorded to contractors.
In its latest report the CAG mentions that 265 works at the cost of Rs 57.64 crore were allotted to various contractors on selective basis without tendering and without issuing any formal allotment letters.
"Of these, 16 works (cost Rs 6.95 cr) had been allotted to a single contractor and 42 works (cost Rs 7.17 cr) to the same contractor jointly. Similarly, 39 works (3 independently and 36 jointly with other contractor... | |
| | | | Ram Madhav meets Farooq's close aide | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 24: On the one hand national general secretary of BJP, Ram Madhav, who was instrumental in the formation of PDP-BJP government in Jammu and Kashmir, claimed that coalition government would complete its full six year term, on the other hand he also opened channel of communications with the opposition National Conference.
Sources told Early Times that Ram Madhav, who visited Jammu on Monday, met a close lieutenant of National Conference patron Dr Farooq Abdullah on city outskirts here.
Dr Farooq's close aide is not directly associated with National Conference but he is very close to former Chief Minister due to his active involvement in social, political an... | |
| | | | Union minister's PRO addresses press conference in Jammu office ….! | | Unprecedented move | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 24: In an unprecedented move, media persons of Jammu got to see something interesting and surprising at a scheduled press conference for which proper and prior invitation was extended a day ago. In fact it is a never before seen instance which in no way can become a precedent in the power circles. For the first time the PRO of any Union Minister, as powerful as one in PMO office-Dr Jitendra Singh, did something today which he is not authorised to do nor has the capacity to take such a step. Sanjeev Sharma, PRO to Dr Singh called a press conference in latter's Jammu office today and addressed media persons while giving information about a bridge project in ju... | |
| | | | Will New Delhi imitate Islamabad, launch operation Zarb-e-Azb in Kashmir? | | Eliminating anti- nationals in Valley | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 24: Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed that operations against criminals and terrorists will continue unhindered across the country to utilize the environment created due to the "phenomenal successes" of the ongoing military operation Zarb-e-Azb.
The decision was taken during a meeting between Army Chief Gen. Raheel Sharif and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House. The meeting reviewed the internal and external security situation of the country, in addition to discussing the progress of Zarb-e-Azb. It was reiterated that Zarb-e-Azb would be taken to its logical conclusion regardless of the cost, and terrorists and criminals would be hunted d... | |
| | | | Anonymous letter scares restive Sopore landlords, non-locals get 3-day ultimatum | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 24: Even as the police say that situation in Sopore is under control, an anonymous letter asking non-local laborers to leave the area within three days has triggered another spell of fear in this "Apple Town", which witnessed a series of killings in the past around a month.
The locals said in yet another case of mysterious warning, Imam of Jamia Masjid Sopore, has received a letter from unknown people threatening non- local laborers to vacate the town in next three days or face dire consequences.
The locals said the Imam read the letter before the people. "The non-local laborers are given 3 days to vacate Sopore town. It is also mentioned that if the no... | |
| | | | Following differences with VC, Prof Reshi resigns as Registrar University of Kashmir | | Prof Sahaf is new Registrar | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 24: Following the resignation of Professor Zafar A Reshi as Registrar Professor Musadiq Amin Sahaf today assumed the charge of Registrar, University of Kashmir.
Sources told Early Times that Prof. Reshi resigned from his position following differences with Vice-Chancellor, University of Kashmir Professor Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi. Both Prof. Reshi and Prof. Andrabi had developed differences over many issues in the recent as a result of which the former had to demit his office.
“The former Registrar had expressed his reservations and apprehensions over some of the university matters. He and the Vice-Chancellor were pursuing an opposite cour... | |
| | | | Taj Mahal watch and ward staff takes Omar's sons as foreigners, denies them entry | | Issue resolved after UP Police intervention | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 24: Beware! Having fair colour may land you in a spot of bother as in the case of former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) president Omar Abdullah's two sons who got themselves entangled in a net of mistaken identity at the Taj Mahal's entrance since they were denied permission by the authorities to enter premises of the historical monument owing to their foreigners like appearance.
However, after initial hiccups, the sons of former CM later managed to get an entry into the monument after the intervention of Uttar Pradesh Police.
According to sources, NC president Omar Abdullah's sons Zaheer and Zamir along with a group of their friends and sec... | |
| | | | P&DD puts rider on all departments for taking up any new project/scheme | | Makes HoDs, DDCs accountable | | | Akshay Azad
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 24: Putting a rider the Planning and Development Department has asked all the government departments, not to take any new project/scheme or work for execution this financial year, unless 25 percent funds are available and earmarked for execution.
Sources in P&DD informed Early Times that in a recent communique forwarded to all the government departments, the P&DD has made it clear that thrust during the current financial year would be on completion of the approved ongoing projects/schemes. "No new scheme/project/work shall be taken up for execution unless 25 percent funds are available and earmarked for its execution during the current financia... | |
| | | | SIC directs XEn to reveal detail of works executed in Gurez | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 24: The State Information Commission (SIC) has directed the Executive Engineer (XEn) R&B Special Sub Division Gurez to reveal 3 year details of works executed between 2012 & 2014 in the Special Sub Division . The said information was sought by a Bandipore resident which was denied to him earlier .
Details available with Early Times reveals that one Ghulam Mohammad Lone S/o Ab Jabbar Lone R/o Mantrigam Bandipora, filed an appeal before State Information Commission (SIC) on 19.5.2015 2 under J&K RTI Act, 2009. The appellant submitted before SIC that he filed an RTI application on 28.10.2014 along with treasury receipt of fee for providing information o... | |
| | | | Engagement of minors in Edu deptt | | HC asks Vigilance to register FIR | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 24: The State High Court has directed Vigilance organization to file FIR into engagement of fourteen minors among 114 contingent paid employees fraudulently in education department in 2013.
"Respondents shall be free to act on communication dated 10 December 2013 addressed to secretary to Government Education Department and Director Vigilance Jammu, asking for registration of FIR," a single bench of Justice Hasnain Massodi said while modifying court's stay order on an enquiry ordered following a complaint filed with Chief Minister's office in 2013.
"Investigation officer may while investigating the matter also look into petitioners stand that malpractic... | |
| | | | Flash floods inundate Kulgam, Qazigund villages | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 24: Many villages located on banks of Vaishaw nallah in south Kashmir’s Kulgam area got submerged due to flash floods hitting the area on late Wednesday night.
Sources told Early Times the villages which have been submerged include Kharpora, Nowpora, Batpora, Nawbal, Khudwani, Hussan pora bagh, Arwani and other adjoining villages.
They said that many villages located on the banks of river Sandran in Qazigund area were also submerged due to flash floods.
District administration has sounded flood alert in Anantnag district also as water level at Sangam reached 22 ft, danger mark sources said, adding all the major rivers in south Kashmir, including Lidder... | |
| | | | DDE in JU fails to introduce semester system | | Chirag Talay Andhera! | | | Avinash Azad
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 24: Proverb ‘Just below the lanterns’ lies the darkness’ seems appropriate for University of Jammu as, most colleges affiliated with JU have started semester system for under graduate courses, but the Directorate of Distance Education, JU is yet to introduce the course. Moreover, syllabus for UG courses has also not been finalized till date.
Sources told Early Times due to unwillingness of some faculty members at DDE, the system has not been introduced. “It is strange but fact that the university will offer different degrees for same courses. Students under graduate courses enrolled at DDE will get their bachelor degree, while others pursuing ... | |
| | | | GMC&H may face de-recognition for want of staff | | | | Arun Singh
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 24: Already lagging behind as far as healthcare is concerned, the state seems all set to face de-recognition of the Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu, by the Medical Council of India (MCI). Sources informed Early Times that according to norms of Medical Council of India, the staff strength in each Medical college was fixed and if there would be shortage of staff, from the prescribed limit, the MCI might derecognize any institution.
Presently in GMC&H the staff strength including Associate Professors, Professors is 12.5 percent short which has been reported by Medical Council of India on its official website. “The shortage of staff... | |
| | | | Ramazan brings Kashmiris closer to police | | Cops host Iftaar parties at public places | | | Abdul Majid
Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 24: At a time when killing of over half a dozen people at the hands of "unidentified gunmen" has unleashed a reign of terror in most parts of Kashmir, silver lining is that people here are getting closer to Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP). Thanks to hosting of Iftaar parties by cops at public places in this fasting month of Ramazan.
Come evenings and huge contingency of cops arrive at public places in vehicles loaded with a variety of refreshment ranging from juices to fruits and dates to confectionery including Pakodas.
Much like a police drill, the cops, erect makeshift kiosks to host Iftaar parties.
And at sunset as the mosque loudspe... | |
| | | | VAEAs denied salaries from 6 months, Agri deptt unmoved | | | | G S Asgotra
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 24: Scores of Village Agriculture Extension Assistants (VAEAs), who were engaged in 2007 under the Rehbar-e-Zirat (ReZ) scheme, are running from pillar to post for their salaries which have been denied to them for the last six months. The Agriculture department of Jammu had released two months salaries to the VAEAs in November 2014. Since then the department has not released the salaries, adding to the woes of the VAEAs. Surinder Singh, who is working in RS Pura zone under the ReZ, said the VAEAs work round the clock. They conduct survey, collect samples and fulfill other assignments in the field which were earlier allotted to Extension Assi... | |
| | | | Scholar's arrest leads to protests in University of Kashmir, agitators lock many offices | | | | Shakeel A Khan
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 24: Protests rocked the University of Kashmir campus today over the arrest of an M Phil Scholar bringing the academic activities in the campus to a grinding halt. The situation in the campus continues to be very tense as the arrested student has not been released so for.
Sources told Early Times that to celebrate International Yoga Day; the department of physical education of the university had made the arrangements to celebrate the day on June 21. The department had made full preparation for the same and had erected a tent in the university campus on June 20. "The students of the university had come to know about the plans of the uni... | |
| | | | Needed: Trolleys, wheel chairs for GMC Hospital | | | | Mohd Irfan
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 24: Minister for Health Chowdhary Lal Singh misses no moment to boast about his ministry's 'achievements', but a visit to premier Government Hospital of Jammu (GMCH) belies all such claims.
Forget major machines, the hospital does not have even functional trolleys and wheel chairs.
At the entrance of emergency section, there is a chain of stretchers but hardly one of them is working. If any stretcher works, it is without cushion, and most of the patients don't use it.
Some trolleys are without legs and the attendants have to take care while ferrying their patient.
Condition of the wheel chairs is pathetic, to say the least. Most of them... | |
| | | | `Smart city project after local body elections' | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 24: The Centre has sought holding of urban local bodies elections as the elections are a must for starting the process of the smart cities, the favourite project of the Narendra Modi. The State government, which wants Jammu and Srinagar to be included in the list of the smart cities, has been told that the no real headway can be made unless the local bodies elections are held.
According to the sources, the Central Government in a review meeting on the work to be started for developing smart cities sought local body elections. The elections for the local bodies have not been held for many years. The former Omar Abdullah government didn't make any effo... | |
| | | | People hold protest against closure of school | | CEO orders suspension of Kuchalana HS staff for remaining absent | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Kishtwar, June 24: After public outrage, Chief Education Officer Kishtwar today ordered immediate suspension of all the staff members posted at High School (HS) Kuchalana falling under Nagsini zone of Kishtwar District after school was found locked during day time by the general public. As per the details available with "Early Times", the parents of the student studying at High School Kuchalana along with villagers and people hailing from Dool and its adjoining areas today held a strong protest against the staff and teachers for remaining absent from their duties that virtually left the school closed. The people informed the "Early Times", that after noticing that their c... | |
| | | | Mufti sanctions Rs.10 cr for maintenance of Mughal Road | | |  Early Times Report
RAJOURI, June 24: Stressing upon dovetailing Central and State Plan schemes to execute projects fraught with financial constraints, Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, today said the Government will closely monitor implementation of District Capital Plans to see that allocated funds are utilized in full.
He said the Government has also reserved 1/3rd component within the Capital Expenditure Plans to defray huge liabilities in a phased manner, which have been inherited ... | |
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