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| Nexus with PDP, some BJP leaders trying to sabotage delimitation move | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 9: By pressurizing central leadership to conduct Assembly elections by the end of this year, a group of BJP leadership in J&K is trying to sabotage the move to set up delimitation commission for redrawing assembly constituencies.
Holding Assembly polls by the end of this year is not possible if government would set up Delimitation panel because the commission has to take at-least six months to submit its report.
Credible sources said despite breaking of alliance in the month of June 2018, a group of BJP leaders are still in touch with PDP leadership and these BJP leaders are desperate for elections.
Credible sources said that it was only due to their nexus with PDP leaders that some of BJP leaders were giving reasons for holding assembly elections as early as possible. "These leaders are very much aware that setting up of delimitation commission and submitting of its report is a time consuming process so they are creating hurdles in this process", sources said and revealed that during visit of party's national general secretary Ram Madhav on Monday... | |
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| Govt raps bureaucrats for shirker functioning | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 9: Taking note of a report published in Early Times on July 6 about dilatory mode of functioning in plethora of government departments including civil secretariat, the Governor administration has finally come out with the set of fresh warnings to the shrieker babus.
Subjected as efficient and speedy disposal of files in the Secretariat and other Government offices, a circular bearing No. 39-GADof2019 Dated: 08 - 07 - 2019 was issued by the General Administration Department in which parameters have been set for the disposal of the files. It reads: "Circular instructions have been issued vide Circular No. 35-GAD of 2006 dated 07.12.2006, on the efficient a... | |
| | | | IMPARD faculty selection: Finally, file note provided under RTI | | | | Early Times Report
srinagar, July 9: The J&K institute of Management Public Administration and Rural Development (IMPARD) finally provided an important file note to an information seeker under RTI Act as the same was denied earlier by the Public Information Officer (PIO) and First Appellate Authority (FAA) invoking section 8 of the RTI law.
The information seeker had sought details of selection process being made by the institute for recruitment of faculty members, but he was denied access to several documents especially the vital file note. When the case came before State Information Commission (SIC) for hearing, the officers at the helm of affairs finally provided the same to informatio... | |
| | | | PMGSY fails to connect hilly areas in Kupwara | | | | S Tahir-ul Haq
Early Times Report
srinagar, July 9: The Government of India (GoI) has generously allocated funds for various developmental projects in Kashmir, but still there are scores of rural and hilly areas in various districts where all weather roads have remained a distant dream.
Sources said roads in higher reaches of some far flung areas of Kupwara district are in dilapidated conditions despite these roads failing under Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
The centrally sponsored PMGSY was launched by the GoI to provide connectivity to unconnected habitations as part of a poverty reduction strategy but the scheme has failed to connect far-flung villages in frontier area... | |
| | | | On Burhan anniversary, Mughal Gardens flooded with Kashmiris | | Traffic jams on Boulevard shock separatists | | | Early Times Report
srinagar, July 9: In a major setback to the separatist politics in Kashmir, the Mughal Gardens were flooded with Kashmiri people and traffic jams were witnessed on the Boulevard that leads to these gardens on July 8, when it was supposed to be hartal in the valley.
Scores of people were seen driving towards the Dal lake on the death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani and his two associated who were killed by security forces on this day three years ago.
Despite a strike call by the so called Joint Resistance Leadership, the people were seen busy spending the off day at Mughal Gardens and on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar.
By afternoon th... | |
| | | | The curious case of Sunderbani storekeeper | | | |
AB Sharma
Early Times Report
Rajouri, July 9: Want to know how much influence and power a lowly storekeeper of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CAPD) department wields in Jammu and Kashmir? Sample this: for the last 4 to 5 years, a storekeeper in Sunderbani area of Rajouri has not been transferred from his current place of posting.
Yes, you read it correct; Kalvinder Singh, the storekeeper in question, remains posted on the particular place for more than a decade, thanks to his strong 'connections' in the corridors of power.
Singh is virtually calling the shots in the area, with no top official in the civil administration mustering courage to order his transfer, even as comp... | |
| | | | Waterlogged Udhampur exposes MC | | |  Ashwani Sharma
Early Times Report
udhampur, July 9: Udhampur town received heavy rainfall on Tuesday, which however exposed the working of the Municipal Committee.
Almost entire Udhampur town was waterlogged for the day, causing huge inconvenience to the commuters and pedestrians, local residents told Early Times.
The markets wore a deserted look as customers preferred not to venture into waterlogged roads and lanes. Only those who wanted to buy emergency items like medicines braved the hea... | |
| | | | Maintain heightened surveillance on all fronts: Governor to CRPF | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 9: The governor lauded the important role being played by the force in maintaining security in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Tuesday asked the CRPF to maintain heightened surveillance on all fronts in the state including internal security and the smooth conduct of the ongoing Amarnath yatra.
Malik made the observations during a meeting with Additional Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Zulfiqar Hasan, who... | |
| | | | Leaders have let down large-hearted Jammu people: Munish | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 9: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Tuesday said that Jammu becoming a second home for the people from different areas of the state has turned the Jammu into the most vibrant region in the state.
Carrying forward his mass contact programme in different areas, Munish said, "Jammu has welcomed everyone with the open arms which has led to people from other areas coming here and getting settled here permanently."
"People of Jammu are large-hearted and they have... | |
| | | | 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. ... | |
| | | | Dilapidated 'Raja Ki Haveli' craves for official attention | | |  Ashwani Sharma
Early Times Report
Udhampur, July 9: 300-year-old historic 'Raja Ki Haveli' at popular Mansar Lake is in dilapidated condition exposing the tall claims of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and its local offices.
Shri Newas, an elder from the locality informed that haveli was constructed during Maharaja Partap Singh's times and Ram Kumar looked after it. "But after his death, the old building was neglected.
"Inside the Haveli people have spread litter and stray ... | |
| | | | ADC Sunderland attaches Patwari Pajwal on corruption charges | | ET impact | | | Early Times Report
Sunderbani, July 9: Taking strong note of a news item titled "Patwari demands Rs 25,000 for registration of land" published in Early Times newspaper in today's edition, the Additional Deputy Commissioner Sunderbani attached Patwari Halqa Pajwal Shafiq Ahmad with his office till further inquiry.
The ADC Sunderbani Vinod Kumar issued an order ADC order (ADCSB/ 2019-20/ 34 dated 9-7-2019) for attachment Patwari Shafiq Ahmad over corruption charges with his office and directed the Tehsildar Siot Dhruv Gupta to conduct inquiry of the matter and submit the report within three days. Meanwhile, Patwari Mohammad Azeem was given additional charge in place of Shafiq Ahmad.
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| | | | Door to Door campaign of Munish Gupta reaches Preet Nagar's Lane No. 5 & Gobind lane | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 9: Continuing his mass contact programme Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta who would be contesting assembly elections Gandhi Nagar constituency, as independent candidate on Tuesday visited Preet Nagar's Lane No. 5 and Gobind lane.
The resident welcomed the independent candidate enthusiastically and promised to support the cause he has taken up for the betterment of the society and their constituency. Munish Gupta assured them if he voted to power, he would not l... | |
| | | | Dilapidated lanes, drains and erratic power, water supply irk residents | | Digiana Puli faces series of civic issues | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 9: Criticising BJP and Congress for making hollow promises of providing all necessary basic amenities in the locality, the residents of Digiana Pulli alleged that they have been facing number of problems ranging from water shortage to sanitation and erratic power supply.
The residents told their grievances to Munish Gupta, Editor Early Times during his mass contact programme, who would be contesting upcoming assembly elections from Gandhi Nagar constituency.... | |
| | | | Shopkeepers of Sanjay Nagar, Digiana criticise BJP, Congress | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 9: Up in arms against dilapidated roads in the area, the shopkeepers of Sanjay Nagar and Digaina are fed up with BJP, Congress and want a new face who could successfully represent them. Moreover, they said that no Politicians as well as Government officials visited the area to listen to their problems.
Charan Singh, Karnail Singh, Mohandev Singh, Jank Singh, Ajay Gupta, Sukhbir Singh Bittu, Ishu Choudhary, Shabbi and Lakhbir Singh informed that they have been ... | |
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