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Enacted in 2011, law remains limited to papers Will Governor resurrect dying PSGA? 7/6/2019 12:23:22 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 5: Amid tall claims of good governance and reining in of the corrupt, the government continues to ignore the much hyped Jammu & Kashmir Public Services Guarantee Act (J&K PSGA) that was enacted in the state to ensure common man doesn't suffer in government offices. Jammu and Kashmir government introduced the Jammu & Kashmir Public Services Guarantee Act (J&K PSGA) in the year 2011 amid much fanfare. However, seven years down the line, the act continues to remain limited to papers with its implementation still a distant dream. There are reports that the departments in which the PSGA was enacted give damn to its directions with peoples' pleas gathering dust and officials exhibiting least concern over it. The state government enacted JKPSGA 2011 which came into force on August 10, 2011. The act was ought to provide delivery to the people of the state within the stipulated time limit and relate to the matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. A senior official within the dispensation told Early Times that the services being rendered towa...   READ MORE

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Crocodile tears! After 30 years, Hurriyat wakes up for displaced Pandits 7/6/2019 12:23:10 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 5: Coming out of slumber of around three long decades, the Hurriyat Conference (M), headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is shedding crocodile tears for the "forgotten" Kashmiri Pandits community that was forced to leave their homeland Kashmir in early 1990s. The Hurriyat leadership under the leadership of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has been holding meetings with Kashmiri Pandit to "discuss the return of the displaced community." Apart from Mirwaiz, the meetings have been attended by Hurriyat leaders including Abdul Gani Bhat and Mukhtar Waza. The Hurriyat, as per their spokesmen, told the Pandit community members that the separatists were trying their best to get them ...   READ MORE   KPs caution Govt against hobnobing of fringe elements with Hurriyat on return 7/6/2019 12:23:03 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 5: Kashmiri Pandits today cautioned the Union Government against any return move of displaced Pandits without taking the community into confidence. The displaced Pandits have also cautioned the Government against the fringe elements and some self styled people hobnobbing with separatist Hurriyat leaders on the issue without having any mandate from the community and said that any decision taken without consultation of members of the community will boomerang. The migrants have warned that no decision should be thrust on them after hobnobing with some self styled community activists among whom some are non migrants also and hence they cannot take decision on ...   READ MORE   Multi Crore scam surfaces in Kishtwar hydraulic division 7/6/2019 12:22:56 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report KISHTWAR, July 5: In a brazen violation violation of Financial Code Vol 1, read with Chapter No. 5.13 of Book of Financial Power wherein Chief Engineer has been authorized for execution of extreme exigency cum emergent nature works to the tune of Rs. 25 Lakhs, Superintending Engineer upto 10 Lakhs and Executive Engineer upto 5 lakhs. This was also conveyed to all the officials falling under the jurisdiction of PHE, I&FC Department vide circular No. PW/Hyd/Acctts/Works/39/2014-15 Dated 4-2-2015 issued by the Commissioner Secretary to Government, PHE/I&FC Department Government of Jammu and Kashmir dully endorsed by Chief Engineer PHE Department Jammu vi...   READ MORE   Under scanner deptts asked to stop recruitment War against corruption 7/6/2019 12:22:49 AM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report SRINAGAR, July 5: As several departments are under scanner for wrongdoings, the government has put restrictions on recruitment in public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies. There are several departments which are under the scanner. The government recently constituted several fact-finding committees to look into irregularities in appointments in JK Sports Council, appointments in Skill Development, in awarding dredging contracts and macadamization contracts, and in lack of progress in implementation of SWAN Project. "To enquire into all illegal/irregular appointments, if any, in JK Sports Council and the Youth Services and Sports Department from 2...   READ MORE   RDD fails to create awareness about CSS in rural areas SAC approves guidelines for better implementation of MGNREGA 7/6/2019 12:22:35 AM S Tahir-ul Haq Early Times Report Srinagar, July 5: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik has approved the guidelines/procedure to be followed by Halqa Panchayat for implementation of MGNREGA as mandated in Schedule 1 of the amended J&K Panchayati Raj Act 1989. The guidelines are mainly regarding the transfer of 80% MGNREGA funds to Panchayats, the procedure for operation of funds by Panchayats, timelines to be followed under MGNREGA, planning, decision making, expenditure and monitoring guidelines for better implementation of the Scheme in the State. These guidelines/procedures shall further strengthen the Panchayati Raj In...   READ MORE   8th pass get jobs through backdoor in SIDCO, SICOP, JK Cements Will ACB act? 7/6/2019 12:22:22 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report KISHTWAR, July 5: Several persons having just middle pass or Matric qualification, but with strong political connections, have been appointed in various government corporations like SIDCO, SICOP and JK Cements, in brazen violation of all rules and regulations. The sensational revelations regarding backdoor appointments came to the fore after official documents were presented in the Assembly in October 2017, as the then government accepted that 22 appointments were made in various corporations including J&K SICOP and JK Cements falling under the administrative control of Industries and Commerce Department in last four years. Sources say that the former ...   READ MORE   Irregularities in MC Anantnag: 4 officers suspended 7/6/2019 12:22:10 AM Early Times Report Anantnag, July 5: The state government on Friday placed four officers of Urban Local Bodies Kashmir under suspension who are allegedly involved in Anantnag building permission scam and in other financial irregularities that surfaced in the Municipal Council Anantnag few months ago. "On the basis of preliminary enquiry report submitted by the committee constituted vide order No. DULB/Estt/84-11/588 of 2019 issued by the Director Urban Local Bodies Kashmir and pending enquiry into the alleged charges of misappropriation, irregularities in financial transitions, gross negligence and misconduct four officer are placed under suspension with immediate effect," reads the orde...   READ MORE   Beware of non-performers as they are out to lure you again: Munish to people 7/6/2019 12:21:57 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 5: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Friday said that his ongoing mass contact programme has brought the politicians out of their closets. "I am happy that my ongoing programme has shaken the politicians and they have come out of their posh bungalows to assess their track record," said Munish, while carrying out his mass outreach programme in different areas. He said that his resolve to reach out to the people and highlight their miseries has paid dividends....   READ MORE   Will distribute my salary among needy' 7/6/2019 12:21:31 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   Swachh Bharat Abhiyan yet to reach Sanjay Nagar 7/6/2019 12:20:08 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 5: Giving dent to the much-hyped campaign "Swachh Bharat Mission" announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP corporators and MLAs are leaving no stone unturned to make the campaign a flop show in Jammu as most of areas has been reeling under severe civic amenities particular sanitation since BJP come to power. Munish Gupta, Editor Early times who would be contesting assembly election as independent candidates from Gandhi Nagar constituency, during hi...   READ MORE   Clogged drains, dilapidated roads irk us: Residents tell Munish Gupta 'Nanak Nagar grappling with civic issues' 7/6/2019 12:17:24 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 5: The residents of Nanak Nagar have been grappling with various civic issues which remain unaddressed causing inconvenience to them making their living difficult. Munish Gupta, Editor Early Times, continuing his mass contact programme, who would be contesting upcoming assembly elections as an independent candidate from Gandhi Nagar constituency today visited various part of Nanak Nagar and informed them about his vision. The residents of Nanak Nagar Sec-8, 9,...   READ MORE   Independent candidates needed: Ex-corporator Paramjeet Kour 7/5/2019 10:50:34 PM Early Times Report Jammu, July 5: Expressing her pleasure over a new face coming out for contesting assembly election as an independent candidate from Gandhi Nagar constituency, former corporator Jammu Cantonment Board, Paramjeet Kour, said that people are looking for new options in the political circle as they are fed up with the mainstream parties who have betrayed the trust of people after coming into power. Talking to Early Times in an exclusive interview, Paramjeet Kour, who was corporator of JCB from Ward No. 6 of Upper Belicharana, said that people are now eagerly finding new options in state politics and eligible and independent candidates can fill that vacuum which has been creat...   READ MORE   No Achhe Din for us: Residents of Meenia Mohalla Trikuta Nagar 'Power fluctuation, occasional water supply; missing local administration' 7/5/2019 10:34:46 PM Early Times Report Jammu, July 5: Residents of Meenia Mohalla in Trikuta Nagar are facing huge unscheduled power cuts while the taps are running dry. Speaking to Early Times, some of the residents including Ashwani, Gopal Dass, Sanjeev Kumar, Raghav Gupta, Mohd Mumtaz, Raj Kumar, Manjit Singh, Surinder Gupta, Ajit Kalra, Kiran jeet, Prawar, Suman Verma, Swarna Devi, Harjeet Kour, Sita Devi, Geetu, and Rakesh Mogga, regretted that there were no "ache din" (good days) for them, contrary to what...   READ MORE   Open manholes pose serious threat to residents of Press-Morh Bawe First rain exposes preparedness, dug up lanes leave people in lurch 7/5/2019 10:34:30 PM Early Times Report Jammu, July 5: The construction of sewerage line in Press-Morh locality of Babe, has made the lives of residents difficult with choked drains coupled with open manholes, which pose serious threat to the locals. Moreover with no construction of drains in the locality, people have been facing threat of sinking of their houses during the rains, while some people have abandoned their houses, apprehending trouble. Residents of Press Morh expressed resentment against the agency...   READ MORE   ACD Poonch accused of violating CS order 7/5/2019 10:24:12 PM Rajesh Tandon Early Times Report Poonch, July 5: An order was flashed from the office of commissioner secretary Rural Development Department in response to appointments made in contravention to rules /norms. Taking serious note of such appointments, the concerned ACDs were strictly directed to act promptly and disengage such candidates who were appointed with the sheer blessings of then ACDs Remind that such fake appointments are liability on government exchequer and also burden over those candidates who are all ok as higher ups release grant against actual candidates but concerned BDO/ACD disburse that very much amount in form of honorarium among those fake employees turning a h...   READ MORE

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