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| Valley scribes feel heat of on-going agitation | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 20: In a conflict zone, journalists walk on the razor's edge to report death almost daily. In the unending quest for news, some times the news makers themselves become news. And when it happens, the colleagues hold meetings and the authorities order enquiries. .
When men in uniform roughed up a videographer near police Control Room in the summer capital yesterday, it was the fourth such incident since January 7. After every incident, the authorities apologize and even order enquiries but the `show goes on'.
Aman Farooq, who works for a local English daily, Greater Kashmir while covering the aftermath of the Lal Chowk encounter had a verbal dual wi... | |
| | | | Cong keeps flag of 'factionalism aloft' | | DDB witnesses heat on political front | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, July 20: While issues and aspects related to development front went off smoothly in the Jammu District Development Board Meeting held here today, the high profiled meeting witnessed some heat generated on political front, that too between the leaders of one party- Congress, the major alliance partner of NC led coalition government. Sources said in the midst of the day long meeting in reference to a particular point the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council ARvinder Singh Micky raised the issue of New Block Gandhi Nagar Hospital and said that name plate of former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has been removed from the foundation stone plaque and in its p... | |
| | | | 3 Cong ministers to go, induction of new incumbent at 'top level' likely | | Cabinet reshuffle | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, July 20: While curtains will come down within two to three days about impending cabinet reshuffle in the Omar Abdullah led ministry of alliance government , the speculations about the names of fresh incumbents as also the ones to be dropped have made the political scene restive.The speculation are getting stronger with leaders of both the parties making visits to New Delhi. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also left for New Delhi this evening soon after the District Development Board meeting.
Even as there are certain names making rounds about the ministers of both the alliance partners, reliable sources said at least three senior ministers of Congress from Jammu reg... | |
| | | | Jammu district gets Rs 78 cr plan, 7 % increase in previous outlay | | No new decision in DDB, work on approved projects to get boost, assures CM | | | ET REPORT
JAMMU, July 20: Reiterating focus of the coalition government on augmenting development of Jammu, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah approved annual plan for the district to the tune of Rs 78 cr in the District Development Board meeting held here today. This is only 7 % increase over the plan allocation of last year for the district, a fact over which some legislators particularly from the opposition contended the hike was less in comparison to overall increase in inflation.
No new decision in context changing the face of Jammu district in context of development was taken in the meeting. The annual plan allocation will cover work on major projects which have already been sanction... | |
| | | | After Shafi Uri, Omar Govt opens backdoor for CM's Advisor | | BOPEE selects Mubarak Gul's urban daughter in Rural category for PG | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR/ JAMMU, July 20: Chief Minister's Advisor, Mubarak Gul, has surfaced as the second top beneficiary of Omar Abdullah government's special benevolence for the ruling National Conference's politicians. Under influence from Chief Minister's Secretariat---more surprisingly without Chief Minister's knowledge--- Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) Jammu & Kashmir has selected Mubarak Gul's daughter, Safina Gul, for a post-graduate diploma in ophthalmology under the reserved "Rural" category inspite of the fact that she was neither in possession of the essential qualification (five years of continuous working in rural areas) nor had ever applied under an... | |
| | | | Another assault on women's rights in J&K | | | | ASHWANI
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, July20:What can be termed as a sheer discrimination against the women the state Government has deprived the women being married in backward rural pockets of the state of RBA certificates till 15 years of their marriage.
Such a decision of the Government has falsified its all claims regarding empowerment of women. The decision is not only discriminative but gender bias as well and various women organizations in the state are up in arms against the move. These organizations while blaming the Government of gender discrimination and biased towards one male males has warned agitation in case the order in this regard is not withdrawn immediately.
Terming it a... | |
| | | | Violating ceasefire, Pak fires on IB | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, July 20: Violating ceasefire, the Pak Rangers fired at some forward outposts on the International Border (IB) in Pargwal sub-sector of Akhnoor, about 30 km from here last night. SP (rural) Mohan Lal said firing started at about 9 pm and continued upto 11 pm. Official sources said the firing, which was unprovoked, was aimed at facilitating infiltration by the Pak-based militants into the Indian territory to give impetus to the hitherto waning militancy in the state.
Sources said the Rangers started firing on Deora and its adjoining outposts at about 9 pm. The alert BSF jawans, guarding the outposts, retaliated, the sources added.
The intermittent exchange of fi... | |
| | | | Violent Kashmir: Act, it is already too late | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, July 20: The situation in Kashmir is not showing any sign of improvement. Instead, it is deteriorating with each passing day. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah organized an all-party meeting in Srinagar on July 12 to take stock of the situation and find ways and means to restore peace in what could be legitimately termed as violent Kashmir, but with no result. He has met his bureaucrats and police officials to work with zeal and dedication to achieve the same goal, but nothing appears to have come out of these exercises. He even called out the Army and imposed curfew to bring the fast-deteriorating situation under control, but nothing has changed on the ground. It cont... | |
| | | | Relations between BJP and Pakistani Army, Ayesha Siddiqi exposes BJP | | | | RUSTAM
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, July 20: It's no wonder then that not only PDP patron and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, but also a number of Kashmiri leaders have repeatedly hailed Atal Behari Vajpayee of the BJP, saying all his initiatives on the state were well-meaning. The Vajpayee's "solution within the framework of Insaniyat" (as opposed to the cardinal principles of statecraft) has earned him kudos from the bulk of the separatist leadership in general and PDP leadership in particular. What is also significant is the appreciation of the Vajpayee line on Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan in Pakistan.
What an irony! A party (BJP) that consistently talked... | |
| | | | J&K Rifles Maj faces UN probe for sexual misconduct | | | | UNITED NATIONS: Indian army officer, Maj RS Ghumman of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Bn is facing a probe by the UN Mission in Congo on the alleged charges of sexual exploitation and abuse. The probe was announced by Anayansi Lopez of the Department of Peace Keeping Operations, who said India had been informed of the investigations and a National Investigating Officer from India had arrived to assist the Office of the Internal Oversight Services (OIOS). The probe is being handled by the Conduct and Discipline Unit (CDU) of the UN. In March 2008, three Indian officers were arrested by Pretoria police in South Africa once a woman accused them of rape.
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| | | | Two pilgrims die of cardiac arrest | | | | JAMMU: In unconnected incidents, two elderly pilgrims died of cardiac arrest here today. Police sources identified them as Dilip Singh (65) of Gujarat and Lallan Singh (60) of West Bengal. While Dilip suffered a massive heart attack on way to Amarnath cave shrine, Lallan developed heart problem on way to the holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi. Cases in this connection stand registered at the concerned police stations.
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| | | | Two arrested with 2 Kg Charas | | | | RAJOURI: Rajouri police arrested two narcotic smugglers and recovered over 2 kilogram Charas from their possession.
The accused identified as Tariq Ahmed son of Ghulam Nabi Manhas resident of Rajouri and Arshad son of Mohd Latief resident of village Dalogra Rajouri were arrested from a passengers vehicle during a naka checking laid near the police station.
Reports said that Rajouri Police team on a tip off laid a special naka near Police Station Rajouri in the late hours and intercepted one passenger vehicle carrying passengers from Jammu to Rajouri . During frisking of the passengers police recovered two kilogram and 200 grams charas from their possession. A case under Narcotics ... | |
| | | | Auto driver consumes poison, dies | | | | JAMMU: An autoricksha driver allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison at his residence under mysterious circumstances here Monday. Identified as Bhushan Lal (40), son of Dewan Chand, he hailed from Khod, Miran Sahib.
Police said he allegedly swallowed poison at his residence at about 2.30 pm yesterday. Following deterioration in his condition, he was evacuated by his family members to the GMC Hospital where he died this morning. After post-mortem, the body was handed over to his family members for last rites. Police had registered a case in this connection. The cause behind the provocation was yet to be ascertained.
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