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| 'To appease Kashmir, BJP playing with Jammu sentiment' | | AIIMS row fallout of fake secularism | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 29: The situation in Jammu region is highly volatile. Anything can happen anywhere in the region, which has been witnessing a remarkable unity among all. There is hardly any social group or business leader or any student organization or any political party operating in Jammu region which has not identified itself with the ongoing mass struggle over the issue of AIIMS - an issue which has been taken up by the JKHCBA-Jammu-led AIIMS Coordination Committee (ACC) in right earnest and in a big way. Even the ruling PDP and the NC, which are known for their essentially Valley-centric approach, have come forward and publicly stated that Jammu region deserves a full-fledged AIIMS. The PDP has said that it endorsed the demand in Jammu for AIIMS and the NC has said AIIMS is must for Jammu. As for the Panthers Party and the Congress, they have held several protest demonstrations and burnt effigies of BJP ministers and MLAs. As far as the Bar Association is concerned, its members all across the region have been striking work for almost a week now.
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| Next 24 hours crucial for BJP | | Options: Deliver or quit | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 29: Convinced that things have gone out of their hand and Jammu region is likely to witness a massive 72-hour shutdown beginning on July 31, a team of senior BJP leaders, including ministers, has gone to Delhi to meet with the party high command to discuss the prevailing political situation in the region following their failure to deliver the June 18 written promise. Insiders inform that the entire local BJP leadership has felt the pinch and realized that it would face the public wrath if the demands of the AIIMS Coordination Committee are not met within the next 24 hours. The prospect of a massive three-day-long bandh across Jammu region has alarmed and fr... | |
| | | | Why did Vohra skip oath ceremony of new PSC members? | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 29: Appointment of new members for J&K Public Service Commission (PSC) has purportedly not been to the liking of Governor N N Vohra who avoided the oath taking ceremony of the newly appointed panel.
Sources said the disliking of Vohra was based on credible inputs received by the Raj Bhawan about the nominees, particularly one official who in the past has been accused of having leaked sensitive information on construction of temples in Kashmir, which triggered street protests.
Sources said though the official belongs to a family affiliated to National Conference, he subscribes to the thought of a religious group-Jamiat Ahlihadith-which promotes Wahhabi th... | |
| | | | BJP MP 'helping' land mafia | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 29: A senior BJP leader and Member Parliament is allegedly helping land mafia in constructions in Bhawani Nagar area of Jammu on fake registration papers.
According to a complaint, on July 18 a construction was noticed in Bhawani Nagar Palora (khasara no. 1184), which actually is a JDA land.
The complainant has said the construction on land was immediately brought to the notice of the authorities concerned including the JDA and Jammu Municipal Corporation, but they did not take any action.
The complainant has said that Bhawani Nagar is built on JDA land falling under Khasara no. 1184 where the construction has been stayed by the High Court, but still it... | |
| | | | Bukhari insisting on engaging Japanese Co for drainage project, MoS objects | | R&B Minister's 'meddling' in Housing Ministry may land Dy CM in trouble | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 29: One of the inner circle Ministers of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and R& B Minister Altaf Bukhari's 'meddling' in Housing and Urban Development Ministry may land the Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh who is incharge of the ministry in trouble unless he realizes the implications of what the former's motive is behind these nosy moves. Bukhari is reportedly insisting on engaging a Japan based company for drainage clearance works in Srinagar without codal formalities which Deputy Chief Minister has not questioned and agreed to give a go ahead signal.
Sources said while Bukhari is making all out efforts to have things in favour of one of his ... | |
| | | | BJP Ministers, leaders target officials, businessmen | | Anarchy | | | 'Fall in line or face the music'
Fazal Khan
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 29: The BJP ministers and the party leaders are out to establish their writ. To begin with they have issued strict instructions to officials from top to bottom that nothing would move without their consent, while on other hands the BJP leaders who are not a part of the government have ostensibly asked their ministers to make the lives of those "businessmen difficult" who have failed to fall in the line.
Sources old Early Times that a few ministers have become proactive and have directed the officials not to take any decisions independently. "It's not only the BJP ministers who are interfering in the officia... | |
| | | | Chenab Valley is in Reasi district, not in erstwhile Doda district | | Putting things in perspective | | | ET Report
JAMMU, July 29: Vested interests in Kashmir and votaries of Greater Kashmir have unleashed a misinformation campaign to give the authorities to understand that erstwhile Doda district, which now consists of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts, constitutes what they term as "Chenab Valley". They want a separate administrative arrangement for this area, saying it is under-developed. Their intentions are not pious; their intentions are evil and their motive is both religious and political. Ironically, the BJP has also joined hands with the anti-Jammu forces in the Valley. It has joined hands with the PDP to call this area as "Chenab Valley region". The BJP knew it that there existed... | |
| | | | Tainted SICOP officer promoted | | | | Avinash Azad
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 29: A SICOP officer, who procured substandard steel on exorbitant rates, causing huge loss to the exchequer, has been promoted and made head of a region.
The former manager of a SICOP depot, who in connivance with MD, procured 1000 MTS in March 2015, bleeding the state exchequer, was recently promoted, well-placed sources told Early Times.
The Crime Branch Jammu had on July 6, 2014 registered a case (FIR No. 17/2014 u/s 420, 120-B RPC) against some steel TAR manufactures.
"The officer violated norms while procuring the material, which was not ISI certified," said sources.
"The order placing authority in SICOP should invariably check the qual... | |
| | | | People appreciate bold journalism, urge Govt to nail culprits in Kashmir also | | Early Times exposing fake PRC holders in Jammu creates ripples | | | ET Report
Jammu, July 29: Your newspaper Early Times publishing the list of people having fake Permanent Resident Certificates (PRCs) in Jammu has created ripples in the winter capital. Early Times taking a bold step to expose the big guns in Jammu has been appreciated by all the sections of the society.
The Non Government Organization "People's Action & Public Accountability-PAPA" while appreciating the bold exposure termed it a daring and honest outcome of journalism.
In a statement here a spokesman of PAPA said: "After a very long time such a daring journalism was observed by a Jammu's daily i.e. Early Times for which its management deserves all appreciation."
"Fake networking re... | |
| | | | Now, JU messes up address | | | |
K Koushal
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 29: In a highly provocative move, University of Jammu has changed its address of the campus from B R Ambedkar Road to Gujjar Basti Jammu on its official website.
Sources told Early Times the official gazzette of the university carries address as Gujjar Basti instead of its actual address B R Ambedkar Road, which had been university's address since its inception.
"University's move tantamounts to disrespect to the Bharat Rattan Dr Ambedkar, who holds special place in hearts of crores of Indians," sources said.
insiders within Jammu University said, "This unison move seems to be aimed at appeasing a particular political class and to promote som... | |
| | | | Expelled Charak demands reconstitution of PCC, immediate removal of GA Mir | | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 29: Demanding the immediate removal of Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (J&K PCC) President, Ghulam Ahmad Mir expelled Congress leader Gulchain Singh Charak, today said that corrupt, inexperienced and unpopular Congress leaders should be removed from the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC).
Addressing a press conference here today, Charak who is a former minister said that he has on July 10 written to Congress President Sonia Gandhi that the newly formed J&K PCC should be immediately disbanded. He said that otherwise his letter should be treated his resignation from the party membership.
"I have already written to Congress Preside... | |
| | | | Over 60% surge in local militancy in two years | | Local educated youth join militancy | | | Javaid Naikoo
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 29: The trend among the local educated youth to join militancy in four districts of south Kashmir has irked the authorities. According to sources around 102 militants and over 50 over ground workers (OGW's) are active in four districts of south Kashmir and for the first time in last five years local militants have outnumbered the foreigners in Kashmir.
From April militancy in Kashmir particularly in south Kashmir saw an abrupt upward trend. It is believed that local militancy in Kashmir is witnessing over 60 % surge for some unknown reasons among youth particularly among educated ones.
Sources said that at present over 150 militants and... | |
| | | | Delay in Central assistance: Finance Deptt to take loan of Rs 1200 cr | | | | Arun Singh
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 29: In wake of delay in financial assistance from the Centre, J&K's Finance Department is going to take a loan of Rs 1200 crore from various agencies to carry out developmental works in the state.
Sources told Early Times that ever since the constitution of National Institution for Transforming India Aayog (NITI Ayog), replacing the Planning Commission, the Special Plan Assistance from the Centre has been inordinately delayed.
"Already four months of the current financial year have passed, with the result that no new projects have been started by any department due to unavailability of funds," the sources said.
The state is already struggling... | |
| | | | At GMC, meals for patients may be stopped due to financial crisis | | | | Nitesh Sangral
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 29: Meals to patients who are admitted in the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and its associated hospitals might be stopped in coming days as the authorities have not cleared the outstanding of the supplier.
The supplier has already stopped supply of breakfast to the patients after the purchasing committee of the GMC failed to clear its pending bills totaling about Rs 1.83 crore. Now, sources said, the supplier is likely to stop the afternoon meal as well.
"It seems the supplying firm would be unable to continue the supply of diets to all these hospitals, as their payment is pending for a long time. Ironically, now when it's likely... | |
| | | | Potholes on Jammu roads now deep enough to drown BJP's political prospect | | | | Abodh Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 29: Potholes on the roads of winter capital of the state are threatening not only precious lives but also political aspirations of the BJP, which came to power for the first time in the state, with the support of the people of Jammu. Never in the recent memory have jammuites seen such dilapidated roads and all fingers of accusation are on the BJP that represents Jammu in the coalition government.
While city roads have been totally devastated, the prolonged power cuts and paucity of drinking water during scorching and humid summer months has further infuriated the people against BJP for its failure to deliver.
"In last thirty years, I have nev... | |
| | | | Terminated Bashir is Tehsildar Jammu on RDSLR website | | | | K Koushal
Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 29: E-governance seems a distant dream in this neglected state.
The website of the Regional Director Survey and Land Records is till date showing Bashir Ahmed as the Tehsildar of Jammu notwithstanding the fact that he was terminated last month for corruption.
Regional Director Survey & Land Records (ex-officio Settlement Officer) Jammu Rajesh Kumar Shavan, KAS, was transferred last year from the said post but he obtained stay order from the High Court Jammu against his transfer order and was continuing at the same post by virtue of the stay order.
The website contains his message with smartly put picture in which Shavan is thanking Sale... | |
| | | | Destruction of acquaintance rolls in Tehsil Office Samba | | Reveal details under RTI: SIC | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 29: The State Information Commission (SIC) has issued orders for providing information to an applicant under State RTI Act related to alleged destruction of acquaintance rolls in office of the Tehsildar Samba some years back. The said information was earlier denied by Revenue officials which forced the information seeker to knock the doors of SIC Jammu.
Details available with Early Times reveal that one Shakti Singh Samyal, S/o Late Santokh Singh, R/o Village Sangwali (Peshwalion) Tehsil & District: Samba moved an application dated: 27.01.2015 before the PIO/Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Samba under the Jammu & K... | |
| | | | Meter Testing Laboratory of PDD reduced into a showpiece | | | | GS Asgotra
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 29: In what can be termed as poor planning of Power Development Department (PDD), the single Power Meter Testing Laboratory has turned out to be merely a showpiece, forcing the people to move for private players to get their meters tested. Sources informed Early Times that Power Development Department (PDD) Jammu province, has only one Protecting and Meter Testing Laboratory (P&MTL) across province but since its establishment, it has failed to provide results.
Since its establishment inside Chief Engineer PDD office complex along Canal road, the P&MTL has been lying dysfunctional, which itself exposes the lackadaisical approach of the authori... | |
| | | | Security forces apprehend LeT militant from Sopore | | Accused handed over grenades to slain Pakistani militant | | | S Tahir-Ul Haq
Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, July 29: A joint team of Army and Police apprehended a LeT militant in a Vehicle Check Post established near Channakhan, Sopore in Baramulla district of North Kashmir on Tuesday.
A senior police official said that an active militant of Lashkar-e Toiba (LeT) was apprehended by a joint team of Army and Police in Sopore town.
"Based on a specific intelligence input regarding the movement of a LeT militant in village Sopore, a joint Vehicle Check Post was established by Army and JKP in the early hours of July 28," said the police official.
He said that during the operation, the joint team of 22 Rashtriya Rifles Unit and JKP successfully appre... | |
| | | | Marwah people rue absenteeism culture in Govt offices | | Many Govt offices at Marwah function from Kishtwar town | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, July 29: The people of unconnected village Hynan of Marwah Sub Division of Kishtwar District today approach the police station Nawapachi Marwah and submitted a resolution alleging that only one teacher was attending his duties at Middle School Hynan while all other teachers were absent from duties since long.
As per the people, despite repeated request made to the administration and the government, nothing was done to ensure the attendance of employees in the area.
They also demanded immediate posting of staff in the school and threatened that in case administration fail to ensure attendance in government offices, they will launch an agita... | |
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