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Tainted BDO eyes post of Director RDD Jammu 7/17/2019 12:52:35 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 16: Charge-sheeted for misappropriation of funds, as Block Development Officer (BDO) in district Jammu, the tainted officer is moving from pillar to post to get parachuted as Director Rural Development Jammu. Highly placed sources in Secretariat informed the name of tainted officer figures in penal of proposed officers for the post of Director RDD Jammu. "Since the day, the post fell vacant following transfer of Director General, Rehana Batul, who has been posted as Managing Director, JKTDC on July 7, 2019, many others who were eyeing on the post, started hectic efforts to grab the post", sources informed and added that however, with active support from administrative department, the blue got himself entered in the penal. "However, the final call will be taken at advisor level, but till that entire exercise has been completed to project him the best option", they said and added that the directorate of Rural Development has been in headlines, following registration of FIRs against top officer in the beginning of this year. "It was being presumed t...   READ MORE

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Maharaja's grandson in trouble over 1931 killings tweet Complaint filed in CJM Kishtwar court 7/17/2019 12:52:28 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report KISHTWAR, July 16: Vikramaditya Singh, a Congress leader and grandson of Maharaja Hari Singh, has landed himself in trouble over his tweet on 13-7-1931 Kashmir killings, commonly referred to as martyrs day, by terming those killed as rapists, criminals and looters after Chief Judicial Magistrate Kishtwar directed SHO police station Kishtwar to investigate the matter. As per the details available with "Early Times", Peoples Conference's district president Kishtwar Sajjad Ahmed Najjar through his counsel Advocate Sheikh Nasir Hussain filed a petition before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate claiming that the tweet of Vikramaditya Singh has hurt t...   READ MORE   Congress distances itself from Singh 7/17/2019 12:52:14 AM Early Times Report KISHTWAR, July 16: Senior Congress Leader and Former Minister, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today said that "what Vikramaditya Singh has said regarding 1931 martyrs is highly condemnable. Congress distanced itself from "remarks made by any individual" and cautioned its leaders to be careful. Any remark made by any individual is certainly not the opinion of the party," the senior Congress leader said. "We advise all leaders of our party to be careful. "Terming the martyrs sacrifices as a golden chapter in the history of JK. The best way one can pay homage to these heroes is to develop JK as an egalitarian and tolerant society, free from the distinctions of religion, region, ...   READ MORE   Public life at risk in Sunderbani as Govt fails timely construction of civilian bunkers 7/17/2019 12:52:03 AM Early Times Report RAJOURI, July 16: Even as the tensions continue to be on rise between India and Pakistan and the enemy country continues to attack our homeland, the administration in border district of Rajauri has failed to undertake timely construction of civilian bunkers in the Sunderbani area here. Officials said after the Balakote airstrike in February, the government had asked the Sunderbani administration to undertake construction of 39 civilian bunkers where people can take shelter during Pakistan hostilities. The work was to be completed in a month and a total of 39 bunkers were to be constructed. But officials said till now despite passing of four months only nine bunkers hav...   READ MORE   After 5 yrs, BJP remembers lone was separatist Bilal's younger brother Sajjad Lone no longer BJP's darling 7/17/2019 12:51:56 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 16: Things for one time BJP's favourite Sajad Lone are only getting nasty with each passing day as the saffron party hinted at dashing his dreams of becoming its ally in future. According to the report published by a New Delhi based newspaper quoting senior BJP leader, the party has decided not to align with Sajad Lone's Peoples Conference. "Our party leaders raised objection that how can we give ministry to Sajjad from our quota as his brother is a senior separatist leader. We won't join hands with anybody, who in past or present has any truck with separatist elements. What has happened in 2014 cannot be repeated in 2019," the senior leader was quoted as...   READ MORE   Bhaderwah post offices without postal orders for 2 yrs 7/17/2019 12:51:39 AM Early Times Report DODA, July 16: Although the union and the state RTI laws require that make clear that the fee has to be paid through postal orders, the post offices in Baderwah sub division of Doda have no postal orders for the past two years. Sources say that even post offices in Doda also don't make available the IPOs thus putting RTI information seekers in trouble as they are forced to buy the same from Jammu. As per state and central RTI rules application fees for seeking information under RTI law is to be submitted by cash, postal order & Demand Draft. Majority of RTI applicants send RTI application by speed post and thus RTI fees cannot be paid by cash. Banks do not make ...   READ MORE   Student's death due to medical negligence sparks protests FIR registered against Kishtwar district hospital staff 7/17/2019 12:51:32 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report kishtwar, July 16: A Class 12 student died at District Hospital Kishtwar on Tuesday after the hospital authorities allegedly denied proper treatment to him, sparking strong protests. As per the details available with "Early Times", 20-year-old Saqib Hussain Akhoon, son of Abdul Gani Akhoon, of Upper Changer, Marwah was passing through Tapal Market Kishtwar at around 9.30 am when the wall of the under construction plot collapsed and fell on him, as a result of which he received critical injuries. As soon as the incident took place, the people and shopkeepers around the site of the incident immediately shifted Saqib to the District Hospital Kishtwar ...   READ MORE   Beware! Seasonal politicians are back: Munish to people 7/17/2019 12:51:16 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 16: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Tuesday urged people not to get carried away by the fresh promises being made by the "seasonal politicians." Carrying forward his mass contact programme in different areas, Munish said, "Our leaders have realized that elections are knocking at their doors and they have to tell the people that they (politicians) exist." "Performances of the former MLAs have been dismal and all of us are aware about it. We need to think ...   READ MORE   Will distribute my salary among needy' 7/17/2019 12:50:48 AM 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. ...   READ MORE   Despite being represented by former CM Beerwah continues to be neglected Residents seek completion of central road project 7/17/2019 12:50:38 AM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, July 16: A constituency of Central Kashmir's Budgam district represented by a former chief minister has turned up as one of the neglected constituencies of the state since the former head of the state failed to meet expectations of the common masses. On Monday (July 15) thousands of residents of Budgam district carried out a protest and observed a complete shutdown against the state government. The residents took pot shots at the failure of the state administration alleging it of lackadaisical attitude in improving the road network in their areas. In 2015 a project of improving the road from Khag to Aaripanthan was approved and the same w...   READ MORE   BE students protest as KU result shows 80% failing 7/17/2019 12:46:12 AM Sanjay Pandita Early Times Report Srinagar, July 16: With no let up in complaints against the Kashmir University, in the latest the students pursuing Bachelors of Engineering have accused the KU authorities of announcing flawed results whereby over eighty percent of the students have been shown failing. As per the students, the results for the second semester are grossly flawed as 84 percent of the candidates have been shown failing in one or two subjects. The students said the examination system at the varsity had become a mockery "Is is ever possible that eighty percent of engineering students from a particular college will fail, or is it that the KU babus are looking for some Cha...   READ MORE   Untimely rains may cause invariable damage to farmers in JK 7/17/2019 12:46:06 AM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report Srinagar, July 16: The untimely rains may cause heavy damage to farmers who at times can lose whole standing crop in the state, a report says. As per a report of Indian Himalayas Climate Adaption Programme (IHCAP) of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the number of rainy days in the Himalayan region in 2030s may increase by 5-10 days on an average, with an increase by more than 15 days in the eastern part of Jammu and Kashmir. "The intensity of rainfall is likely to increase by 1-2mm per day," the report reads adding that unseasonal rains may invariable cause heave damage to farmers who at times can lose whole standing crop in ...   READ MORE   SHO tightens noose on mining mafia to extract more money 7/17/2019 12:45:57 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, July 16: An Inspector holding the charge of Station House Officer (SHO) of one of the police stations in district Jammu is trying to fix and enlarge the deals with the mining mafia active in the area where he is posted. Sources informed Early Times that the SHO is pushing hard to enhance the amount fixed for carrying out the illegal sand and gravel mining in the area. "The Inspector is not satisfied with the amount he is presently getting in lieu of the illegal mining. He desperately wants to increase the rate and to realize this very objective he is not relying on any policeman under his command but one of his special friends," said sources. "While the S...   READ MORE   Quality compromised on Solki-Brevi road in Kalakote Blacktopping goes away from surface 7/17/2019 12:45:49 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 16: In a glaring example of use of sub-standard and poor quality material for blacktopping of fresh road, local resident in video seen removing blacktopping with bare hands. According to sources a two kilometers stretch from Government High Secondary School Solki to Brevi was blacktopped 6 weeks ago, but the contractor having hands in globe with the PWD R&B officials, compromised quality. "Works on said road allotted to contractor with an amount of Rs 114 ...   READ MORE   Illegal sand extraction continues unabated at various streams, rivulets in Bandipora 7/17/2019 12:45:17 AM S Tahir-ul Haq Early Times Report BANDIPORA, July 16: Despite a ban on extraction of sand and boulders from streams across the state, the illegal sand extraction continues unabated at various places across the state streams especially in Bandipora district thus disturbing the ecology of the area. Sources said illegal extraction of sand in Zalwanmerg and Sekibeti area was going on from past few days, and this clearly shows that there is a nexus between sand dealers and other agencies....   READ MORE   HC seeks report on death of 11 students on Mughal Road 7/17/2019 12:44:49 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 16: The J&K High Court on Tuesday took serious note of the death of 11 students recently in an accident on Mughal Road and 37 persons on Keshwan road in Kishtwar. A Division Bench of the High Court comprising Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur and Justice Sindhu Sharma in the open court issued several directions to the state government and also framed important questions to be answered within a period of three weeks. The directions were passed in a Public Interest Litigation filed by Intakhab Ahmed Qazi, a lawyer from Poonch, seeking directions to the government to initiate appropriate action/enquiry against ARTO Poonch, ARTO Shopian, Senior Superintendent of...   READ MORE   Congress, BJP leaders forgot us after seeking votes: Trikuta Nagar residents tell Munish Mass contact programme continues 7/17/2019 12:30:34 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 15: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, who would be contesting upcoming assembly election as an independent candidate from Gandhi Nagar constituency, met people from different walks of life at Trikuta Nagar Extension Adrash Enclave, Shanker Vihar of Ward No. 53 on Tuesday. Carrying forward his mass contact programme Munish listened to the woes of people. Residents informed him that the drainage system in their areas has collapsed, road and lanes are in shamble...   READ MORE   Last Morh Gandhi Nagar grappling with sanitation problems Clogged, unclean drains make difficult living for residents 7/17/2019 12:28:44 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 16: The residents of Last Morh area of Gandhi Nagar have been facing huge problems of sanitation where drains remain blocked, unclean for days making difficult for the residents to live in such unhygienic conditions. Munish Gupta, Editor Early Times, who would be contesting upcoming assembly elections as an independent candidate from Gandhi Nagar constituency during his mass contact programme met the residents of Last Morh area of Gandhi Nagar and heard their...   READ MORE   6 yrs on, civic issues at Nehru Market remain unaddressed 7/16/2019 11:56:32 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, July 16: Slamming BJP and Congress governments for overlooking their civic issues during their tenure, the shopkeepers and residents of Nehru Market alleged that both parties have completely failed to address civic issues. They held the two parties responsible for dilapidated drains and lanes in the area. The locals said that waterlogging in rainy season gives some tough moments to the residents. Sanjeev Gupta said that the link road of Aisa Hotel back side of Lam...   READ MORE

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