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| 'Disturbed' babu contradicts his own orders; Class XI exams on amidst summer break | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 2: Contradicting its own orders about ongoing summer vacations for all schools and colleges of Kashmir province, the government is holding exams for all the students of class 11th despite scorching heat at exam halls, which have no proper cooling arrangements.
Officials said this had happened due to "half-baked diktat" of a senior official who is "disturbed" over reports of his "alleged jilted love affair", in news in the corridors of power including the Legislative Assembly.
Even as the Education Department announced a 17-day summer break for all schools upto class 12th since July 1, the department continues to undertake board exams for the class 11th... | |
| | | | BJP MLA Jasrotia was not allowed to speak | | Transfer of Property Bill | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: BJP MLA from Kathua Rajeev Jasrotia has become a problem for the BJP leadership. He has been taking a line different from the party line and had on a number of occasions exposed the BJP on the floor of the assembly. He had openly accused the PDP-BJP government of doing injustice with Jammu and giving preferential treatment to Kashmir. He had said in the Assembly that while Kashmir got more funds, Jammu got only crumbs.
The latest example was his insistence in the assembly that "he will speak on the controversial Transfer of Property Bill and seek its complete withdrawal", which the government on Thursday sent to the select committee for reasons best ... | |
| | | | 2 senior leaders come to blows at Iftaar party | | Congress on crossroads | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: Crossing all limits of maturity and decency, the internal factionalism in Congress party in Jammu and Kashmir is now visible on streets as leaders of rival groups miss no opportunity to level allegations against each other.
In a latest incident, two senior leaders virtually came to blows during an Iftaar party, hosted by JKPCC president G A Mir at his residence. In the presence of senior party leaders, who included sitting legislators, former ministers, senior functionaries of the party and host JKPCC president, both leaders leveled serious allegations against each other. Both the leaders virtually came to blows and were separated by others present o... | |
| | | | In cash starved JK, ministers, bureaucrats spend crores on tours, travelling | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 2: Politicians and government employees have withdrawn lakhs of rupees as travelling and other allowances for taking up tour/visits within and outside the state/country from 31-03-2014 till date.
The data available with "Early Times" reveals Additional Secretary in late Mufti Sayeed's Secretariat namely Masarat-ul-Islam withdraws Rs. 2.53 Lakhs on account of official purpose followed by Hashmat Ali Khan, Private Secretary/Special Secretary to CM who withdrew Rs. 2.04 Lakhs for the same purpose, Dr. Shabir Ahmed Sidiqui (Physician) claimed Rs. 1.47 lakhs, Principal Secretary to CM B B Vyas claimed Rs. 1.44 Lakhs, Sadat Hussain, Proj... | |
| | | | Send regular updates against corrupt officials, CM tells SVO, SVC | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 2: The Jammu and Kashmir government has asked the state Vigilance Commission (SVC) and State Vigilance Organization to send regular updates to the civil Secretariat so that corrupt officers can be prevented from occupying sensitive seats.
While the state government officials claimed that the new instructions were part of an ongoing process to keep an eye on and possibly weed out bad elements, but sources said that these are fresh directions from the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to project a cleaner face in the government.
One of the senior cabinet minister wished anonymity told Early Times that Chief Minister is of the opinion that the corrupt offici... | |
| | | | Alleged embezzlement of Rs 50 lakh in SSSS | | | | Avinash Azad
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: An alleged embezzlement of Rs 50 lacs has been surfaced, in Sarv Shakti Sevak Sanstha, as incharge president of the Sanstha withdrawn money without consulting apex body.
According to sources, Sanjay Gandotra, was temporarily allowed to work as President, Sarv Shakti Sevak Sanstha, consequent upon resignation Sanjay Gupta, till such time as new president is elected by the central apex body. "But the acting president of the Sanstha, violating by-laws of the Sanstha had embezzled money of several lakhs", said an executive member of the Sanstha, adding that a president cannot spend more than Rs. 1000.
"To meet normal expenses or Rs. 10,000, i... | |
| | | | PDP-BJP coalition not as simple as previous alliances | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2 : The state of Jammu and Kashmir is under the rule of a coalition Government. And this coalition is not as simple as it was between the PDP and the Congress or between the National Conference and the Congress.
It is a coalition between two parties, the PDP and the BJP, that have different ideologies and political approach. If Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, has described the recent killing of eight CRPF jawans as unIslamic she is being dubbed anti-Muslim for taking a pro-BJP stand.
And she is blamed for toeing the BJP line when she made it clear that had the CRPF retaliated many innocent civilians would have been killed. And she appreciates the patie... | |
| | | | Month on, police fails to take action against complaint about illegal water connection | | | | Arun Singh
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: Although it has been established from the initial investigation that a person managed to get PHE domestic water supply connection by using unfair means on a disputed piece of land at village Raya of tehsil Vijaypur which is under litigation yet Police has failed to register FIR against the accused of committing fraud.
The Early Times has already highlighted the issue in one of its editions that PHE Samba Division had issued a water connection to one Varinder Singh who allegedly claimed to be the owner of the land by producing tampered documents.
"But after lodging complaint by another person namely Ran Singh with the department that land be... | |
| | | | Unemployed face brickbats, blue-eyed gets backdoor appointment orders | | It happens only in J&K! | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Srinagar July 2: Much to the disappointment of over 6 lakh unemployed youth of the state registered with different recruitment agencies possessing degrees of doctorates, M. Phil, M.Sc, B.SC, BA, related to various engineering and other technical education are being denied jobs by the government of Jammu and Kashmir either in government sector, semi government sector, public Undertakings or in private sector while at the same time influential persons with the backing of their political masters being , under Matric or Matric are being appointed in government run corporations including SIDCO, SICOP and JK Cements by flouting all the rules and regulati... | |
| | | | Revenue Deptt asks man to pay Rs 2.56 lakh for RTI info | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 2: A poor villager had to surrender some vital information pertaining to Revenue department as he was asked to deposit a whooping amount of Rs 2.56 lakhs as fees under J&K Land Revenue Act as well as J&K RTI Act before the office of Deputy Commissioner Poonch for getting the some revenue extracts .
Details available with Early Times reveal that one Abdul Aziz S/O Feroz Din a resident of Surankote Poonch filed 2nd appeal before the State Information Commission (SIC) on 20-04-2016, stating that he filed an RTI application before PIO in the office of Deputy Commissioner, Poonch on 30-11-2015, seeking information on seven points related to Land Revenue r... | |
| | | | Torrential rains wreak havoc in JU | | Administration unmoved | |  Raj Sandeep
Early Times Report
Jammu July 2: The efficiency of University Authority has been put to test by the heavy storm and rains as the administration in the university was caught unawares.
The sources told that fury of nature in terms of storm and rains coupled with heavy winds was so strong and killing that it left the whole varsity campus in a dilapidated condition filled with uprooted trees and broken electric wires all along circular road. Due to sudden change of hot weather... | |
| | | | Employees have to wait for 2 yrs for 7th Pay Commission: Mehbooba | | Asks Jammu people to remain vigilant | |  Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 2: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today said that Jammu & Kashmir is facing many challenges on different fronts and that a collective effort is needed to overcome such challenges. She asked the people of Jammu region to remain vigilant against 'divisive' elements.
The chief minister said that the government has many issues on the fiscal front in the form of liabilities including around Rs 20,000 crores missing General Provident Fund (GPF) m... | |
| | | | AH Deptt Ramban, Kishtwar awaits Vet lab facilities | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: It may be sound bizarre but true the state government incurred Rs 1.41 cr for up- gradation of Veterinary laboratories across the state but two mountainous districts Ramban, Kishtwar still awaits for Vet Lab facilities. The funds incurred by state government in 2013, sanctioned by Central Government in 2010 under Centre Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for up gradation of Vet Labs in newly created districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Reliable sources in department concern told Early Times that in these districts at least 50 percent population are earning their livelihood through cattle but astoundingly state government has failed to provide Veterinary laboratory facil... | |
| | | | Sub-standard glucose causes allergy in Maternity hospital | | | | Majid Nabi
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 2: The patients in Vatlar maternity hospital in central Ganderbal complained of allergic reaction on administering sub-standard glucose with authorities yet to react over the issue which had created panic among masses.
Reliable hospital sources told 'Early Times' that most of the patients mainly pregnant women have developed reaction on administering glucose including D5, DNS, RL and Normal saline.
They said that the issue was brought into the notice of hospital administration several times however no firm measures were taken to address the grave problem. "This supply which also includes drip sets were of inferior quality that resulted into... | |
| | | | Centre asks JK Govt to be tough against traffic violators | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 2: Taking strong note of the increase in road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Transport Minister on Saturday asked Jammu and Kashmir government to take stern action against the traffic violators and constitute special checking squads to curb the increasing road accidents.
"Road accidents, especially on National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir, are assuming alarming proportions. In every state there are standard rules and instructions for vehicle drivers about how to drive safe in mountainous regions but unfortunately the state of Jammu and Kashmir is not implementing the standard rules for road safeties," according to the sources, Union Transpor... | |
| | | | Dealer booked for selling underweight LPG cylinders | | | | Saahil Suhail
Early Times Report
Anantnag, July 2: The Legal Metrology Department on Saturday booked 'Kiloo Gas agency Dooru' for selling underweight LPG cylinders to consumers despite Minister's last hour intervention.
The dealer was also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 for the lapse and was directed to adhered the rules.
Official Sources said that locals in Nowgam village of Dooru Anantnag tipped off police on Friday evening after suspecting LPG cylinders were underweight.
The truck bearing registration number JKO2AD-0767 arrived in the village on Fridayevening and started selling the gas cylinders, however villagers weighed the cylinders and found them underweight. Truck carrying 112... | |
| | | | Punjab refuses to de-silt Kashmir canal for 60 yrs | | Labourers employed for green felling in J&K limits | | (Ex-Director Information) | 7/2/2016 11:05:12 PM |
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Akshay Azad
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: The Punjab Irrigation department has refused to de-silt the Kashmir canal for the last nearly sixty years but has reportedly employed labour for green felling of trees in Jammu and Kashmir limits, but concerned departments of state were caught unaware. Pertinently, Kashmir Canal starts from Lakhanpur and till limits of four kilometers to Chakundar feeder is under the control of Punjab Irrigation department but is flowing in Jammu and Kashmir limits. A social activist of village Chak Gota Lakhanpur, Shiv Nandan few days back strongly objected to the felling of green trees from the banks of Kashmir canal by the labour engaged by Punjab Ir... | |
| | | | Silence of Jammu Cong leaders intriguing | | Cong stands exposed, bats for office of Sadar-e-Riyasat | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: The Congress says that it is a party of an all-India character and also considers J&K an integral part of India. This is a false claim. The Congress has all through considered J&K a disputed region and that was the reason it granted special status to the state on the ground that it was a Muslim-majority state.
J&K is not really a Muslim-majority state. More than 40 per cent population, which occupied almost 80 per cent of the state's land area, is non-Muslim. There is a general view that all the census figures are fudged only to tell the country that J&K is a Muslim-majority state.
The Congress leadership did all that it could to drive J&K away from th... | |
| | | | CAF pledges to fight against discrimination with Jammu, help needy | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: J&K Citizen Advisory Forum (CAF), a newly constituted body having retired bureaucrats, an ex-high court judge and journalists as its members, today vowed to fight against discrimination with Jammu at political level, in professional colleges and in other spheres of life, besides helping the poor, widows and the children of lesser god.
At the outset of its maiden meeting held here, its chairman and retired chief engineer (development commissioner) I C Jandi... | |
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