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| Amarnath Yatra resumes from Jammu after 2-days | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 11: The Amarnath Yatra which was suspended for three days resumed on Monday afternoon with pilgrims leaving the Jammu city for Kashmir Valley.
"Amarnath bound yatris left for the valley in 40 buses around 4.20 p.m. from Bhagawati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu city," a senior police official told.
"The convoy of the yatris is protected by the security forces who are escorting the pilgrims to the valley," he said.
Due to the prevailing law and order situation in Kashmir the yatra was suspended for the last three days as no pilgrim was allowed to proceed towards the valley during this period.
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| | | | PM to review Kashmir situation today | | | | New Delhi, July 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will tomorrow review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir arising out of the killing a top militant of Hizbul Mujahideen Burhan Wani, soon after his return from a five-nation tour of Africa.
A senior government officer said the Prime Minister will be given a detailed presentation on the prevailing situation in Kashmir Valley arising out of violent protests following the killing of Wani on Friday.
So far, 30 people have lost their lives in continued violence ever since the news of Wani's killing in an encounter made public. The Prime Minister is expected to arrive here early tomorrow and will attend the meeting within hours. The Home Minister,... | |
| | | | CM saddened over civilian killings | | Urges security forces to show restraint | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 11: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Monday urged security forces to exercise restraint while dealing with protestors.
Sources said that the CM made a detailed assessment with top officials of the existing situation of valley especially of south Kashmir.
"I want to make it clear that no civilian should be harmed while dealing with law-and-order situations and disproportionate use of force' for crowd control which results in loss of precious lives and grave injuries should be avoided at all costs," sources quoted CM having said.
Urging for calm, sources said that Mehbooba Mufti sought people's cooperation in restoration of normalcy in the Valley.
She al... | |
| | | | Restrain SFs to stop violence: Omar to Rajnath | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 11: Seeking restraint by security forces while dealing with demonstrators here, former chief minister Omar Abdullah has demanded proper medical treatment to those who were injured in violence since Saturday last in the valley.
Asking Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to ensure that security forces exercise maximum restraint while dealing with protesters, he said until this was done cycle of violence would not stop.
Taking to micro blogging site Twitter, Omar said: "HM@rajnathsingh ji spoke to me earlier today. I told him that until security forces exercise maximum restraint & stop killing protestors "this vicious cycle of violence would not stop. Only ... | |
| | | | As Kashmir burns MLAs disappear, leave people in lurch | | Dump legislators; empower Sarpanchs, Panchs | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 11: Legislators are doing a great disservice to the state by not allowing the government to empower Panchs and Sarpanchs in Jammu and Kashmir, experts said on Monday.
They said Panchs and Sarpanchs enjoy the mass following in the rural areas as they are one among the common people and don't enjoy any special privileges. "In rural areas maximum of the matters are decided by the Panchayats and people respect its verdict. It's unfortunate that in Jammu and Kashmir politicians leave no stone unturned to curtail the powers of Panchs and Sarpanchs and don't allow them to come forward and shoulder the responsibility. They fear if Panchs and Sarpanchs are em... | |
| | | | Embezzlement worth several crores in Jagti Township | | Vigilance recommends RDA against concerned engineers | | | Avinash Azad
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 11: The State Vigilance Organization has recommended Regular Departmental Action (RDA) against engineers involved in construction of Mini-Township at Jagti Nagrota at the cost of Rs 575 crores, following reports of over irregularities and embezzlement.
According to sources the SVO in response to status report sought by Court, submitted that RDA had been approved against the erring officers.
"In continuation to earlier status report submitted vide this office letter no SSP/20016 dated 17-5-2016. It is submitted that final report was submitted to Central Officer Vigilance Organization Jammu vide letter no SSP/VOJ2016/1928 dated 03/05/2016 a... | |
| | | | Terrified KP migrant employees threaten to go on mass casual leave | | Govt fails to provide security, puts their lives at stake | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 11: Following incidents of stone pelting at their camps and threats by violent mob, the migrant employees putting up in various camps in Kashmir Valley today warned to go on mass casual leave and shift to Jammu.
The migrant employees putting up in various camps in Kashmir Valley including Vessu and Mattan in South Kashmir district of Anantnag, Haal in Pulwama and Sheikhpora in Badgam districts are in state of panic after houses of Pandits in various parts of Kashmir Valley were targeted by stone pelting mob during last three days. The fresh stone pelting incidents were reported from Vessu migrant camp today. The employees putting up in the camp said there... | |
| | | | Hospitals marred by diminishing supplies | | Despite medical emergency, orders to procure logistics not issued | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 11: Even as medical emergency has been declared here with hospitals running short of resources in treating the mounting number of wounded, the Ministers and Bureaucrats have failed to visit hospitals to issue standing orders to overcome the crisis.
Officials said, over 300 wounded were being treated at various hospitals here, including SK Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, SMHS Hospital Karan Nagar and the Bones and Joints Hospital, Barzulla, but rather than stepping out to fight out the current crisis, most of the ministers and senior officials are confined to their AC-apartments.
The Principal, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Dr Qas... | |
| | | | MLCs failed to utilize CDS funds during last leg of their tenure | | Ajatshatru, Sheikh Rasool, Magray among worst performers | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 11: Several Members of Legislative Council (MLCs), elected as well as nominated had failed to utilize the Constituency Development Scheme (CDS) funds to the tune of several Lakhs of rupees, during their last leg of tenure as legislators.
Worst performers to utilize funds from CDS include Ajatshatru Singh elected member from Jammu province, while Sheikh Ghulam Rasool and Bashir Ahmed Magray both nominated from Kashmir province.
According to the documents available with Early Times, from the elected members from Jammu province Ajatshatru Singh had failed to spend a total of Rs. 25.24 lakhs, while Devinder Singh Rana, Vijay Bakaya and Rajinder Singh had fa... | |
| | | | 3 Science lecturers posted in GDC Paloura for last 3 years with no science stream | | Complete lack of accountability in Higher Education Deptt | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 11: Bleeding the public exchequer due to its utter lack of accountability, the department of higher education has posted three lecturers of Science streams (two Associate Professors and One Assistant Professor) in Government Degree College Paloura for the last three years, while the fact is that there is no science stream in the said college.
If sources are to be believed, there is no infrastructure in Government Degree College Paloura for the science subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, but three teachers (including two associate professors and one assistant professor of Chemistry Botony and Zoology respectively) have managed to esca... | |
| | | | As protests continue over terrorist's killing, tourists start leaving Kashmir | | |  Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 11: As violent protests continue in the valley over the killing of HM terrorist Burhan Wani in an encounter on July 8 last, tourists have started leaving Kashmir. The ongoing unrest, which has seen the valley losing nearly two dozen lives in three days, has badly hit the tourism sector, especially when it was hoping for successful season this year.
The valley, particularly the south Kashmir, has witnessed violence, arson and deaths in the past... | |
| | | | Terrorism, secessionist violence in J&K sponsored from across borders: MHA | | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 11: The Ministry of home affairs has asserted that the ongoing militancy and secessionist violence in Jammu and Kashmir is sponsored and supported from across the border.
However it has said that overall situation was closely being monitored by the state government and Ministry of Defence.
In its fresh report which is in the possession of Early Times, the department of internal security, states, home, Jammu and Kashmir affairs and border management said that the ongoing militancy and violence in J&K is intrinsically linked with infiltration of terrorists from across the borders, both from the International Border and the Line of Control.
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| | | | Sharif's statement on Kashmir situation exposes foreign hand in violence | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 11: Pakistani Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif's "shock" over killing of Buhran Wani and his "concern" over use of "excessive" force against civilians in Kashmir Valley has exposed that on-going violent protests in the Valley are not simple reaction of a militant commander's killing but a bigger game-plan of some foreigner agencies. Pakistan Prime Minister's utterance is an indication that on-going turmoil in Kashmir Valley is instigated and sponsored from across the border because the protests were well planned and attacked on security forces, especially of J&K Police personnel were made in a systematic manner.
After putting the whole Valley on fire throug... | |
| | | | 'Violations of Labour Act unabated in J&K' | | Labour reforms being carried out without consultation of stakeholders | | | Arun Singh
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 11: Adopting anti labour policies, the State Government is carrying out labour reforms without consulting the stakeholders as a result, labour class is being pushed towards exploitation at the hands of employers.
The labour class which is a marginalized section of the society is being pushed to the dark despite the tall claims of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) at center that assuring all kind of help to uplift this lot by the carrying out reforms in Labour Act so that labour class may stand on its feet and can live respectful life in the society.
Shockingly, in Jammu and Kashmir, various departments which are directly related to labour are violat... | |
| | | | Ram Madhav does a stand down too | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 11: BJP national general secretary, former RSS half-baked ideologue and BJP's pointman on J&K, Ram Madhav, like NC working president and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Omar Abdullah, has also done a U-turn. However, the context is altogether different. Omar Abdullah had only attacked the Mehbooba Mufti Government, sided with the slain terrorist Burhan Wani and asserted that his killing would produce more Burhans. Omar Abdullah didn't bat for an action against the terrorists. In fact, he opposed the official action against them. Omar Abdullah has now offered his support to the government as far as restoration of peace in the Valley is concerned.
It was... | |
| | | | Centre takes Cong, NC into confidence to tackle Valley's violence | | Rajnath Singh calls Omar, Sonia | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 11: With Pakistan from outside and other anti-India forces in inside are hell bent to add fuel to the prevailing situation in Kashmir Valley, Union Government has taken a bold decision to take all political parties, including National Conference, on board to isolate anti-India forces. On the day one after Buhran Wani's encounter, former chief minister and National Conference leader, Omar Abdullah had given a provocative statement to reap political benefit from the but later he too has started giving responsible statement.
Union Government has realised that anti-India forces, within the country, would try to exploit the prevailing situation in Valley so the... | |
| | | | PDP- BJP Govt overlook initiative of previous regime | | Proposed up-gradation of 371 SCHS to NTPHC hanging in balance | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 11: The PDP- BJP government is reportedly overlooking the developmental initiatives taken by previous government, as proposal of 371 Sub Health Centers (SHCs) up-gradation to the level of New Type Primary Health Centers (NTPHC) hangs in balance for the last two years.
Reliable sources of Health Department informed Early Times that at one hand incumbent government in state has claimed that government is committed to strengthen health institutions across state but other same has failed to take-up the much developmental initiative 'up-gradation of grass root health institutions' which was passed by previous government, cabinet Decision No: 190/14/2014, Date... | |
| | | | Omar does U-turn, says ready to cooperate | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 11: Convinced that his provocative tweets had invited only ire from across the country, NC working president and Leader of Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly, Omar Abdullah, has started doing a U-turn to establish that he is for peace, and not for further aggravation of the situation in the troubled Kashmir. He has, on the one hand, assured the Mehbooba Mufti's coalition government of his support to her efforts calculated to restore peace in the Valley, and on the other hand, also expressed solidarity with the family of the policeman, who got killed in Kashmir on Sunday.
"His (Omar's) party is ready to contribute towards maintaining peace in Kashmir ... | |
| | | | Airlines directed to re-validate tickets of stranded pilgrims | | | | Early Times Report
srinagar, July 11: In a major relief to stranded Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, the Jammu and Kashmir government today said the Centre has directed all the airlines to re-validate tickets of passengers who could not undertake the yatra due to the law-and-order situation in the Valley.
"The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has, at the government's request, issued directions to all the airlines to re-validate tickets of passengers who could not undertake their scheduled journey due to the situation in the past three days," Chief Secretary BR Sharma informed a high-level meeting chaired by Governor NN Vohra at Raj Bhavan here today.
The Governor, who is also the Chairman of ... | |
| | | | 13 CRPF troopers injured in grenade attack | | | | Early Times Report
srinagar, July 11: Adding to the prevailing tense condition in the valley, a grenade explosion in a police station in the old city area of this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital injured at least 13 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) today evening.
A Srinagar police officer told that agitated protesters were pelting stones at Nowhatta police station area. "When the security forces were busy trying to quell the agitating mob, militants in the mob hurled a grenade which exploded inside the police station injuring 13 CRPF troopers. The injured are being shifted to hospital for treatment." The officer said reinforcements had been rushed to the area. The state is already ... | |
| | | | Official deceit: Fine realized from traders by LMD not deposited in treasury | | | |
Early Times Report
Poonch, July 11: It may sound bizarre but it is true that in glaring example of loot of state exchequer, the Legal Metrology Department (LMD) team did not deposit the fine realized from erring traders in the government treasury, sources said here today.
Sources within department informed that during the month of Ramadan, tehsildar Mendhar and Tehsil Supply officers alongwith sleuths of Legal Metrology Department (LMD) conducted market checking of essential commodities at various places in the district and realized fine from erring traders which was supposed to be deposited in the Government treasury.
They alleged instead of doing so the money was distributed among ... | |
| | | | Alert BSF foils infiltration bid on IB in Hiranagar | | | |
Early Times Report
jammu, July 11: Alert troops of Border Security Force (BSF) claimed to have foiled an infiltration bid in Hiranagar Sector of Kathua district along international border of Jammu region by forcing a group of 4-5 militants back towards Pak side. This is second infiltration bid foiled in last three days. Official BSF Spokesman here today said, "BSF foiled an infiltration bid from Pakistan side in Hiranagar sector late hours in intervening night of Jul 10/11." "A group of 4-5 militant approached the International Border (IB) and waited for appropriate opportunity to cross over, spokesperson said and added that the movement of intruders was kept under close observation... | |
| | | | Retrieving situation in Kashmir | | Experts' view | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 11: The prevailing unrest in Kashmir Valley in the wake of the killing of terrorist Burhan Wani and his associates in the Kokarnag area of Kashmir three days ago has attracted the attention of all, including experts. All of them have expressed grave concern over the developing situation in Kashmir and said the Government of India must not blink. They have also appreciated the security forces for their achievement and criticized former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the so-called human rights activists, who have described the killing of these terrorists as a state-sponsored act of terror.
They have also put forth suggestions, which, they believe, if... | |
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