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Ex-XEn RDD Samba withdraws Rs 17 lakh fraudulently 7/6/2019 11:59:53 PM Saahil Suhail Early Times Report Srinagar, July 6: An Executive Engineer in the Rural Development Department (RDD) in Samba district of Jammu has withdrawn above Rs 17 lakhs fraudulently from the state exchequer. The documents provided to RTI activist Mohammad Sadiq Poswal reveal that the Assistant Commissioner Development Samba vide letter No. ACDS/2019-20/1201424-25 dated 21-06-2019 intimated that Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, Executive Engineer, REW Udhampur, had withdrawn and paid Rs 874041.00 to his younger brother Javed Iqbal Shah against hiring of vehicle No. JK02 AR-1425 from 10/2015 to 08/2016. The documents reveal that as per page number 2 to page number 10 of contingent register Bashir Sheikh had withdrawn Rs 2.75 Lakh against Irfan Choudary, driver of his vehicle JK02 AR-1425, from 04-01-2016 to 19-08-2016, and for the same period ACD office Samba has also paid Rs 8.74 lakh to younger brother of Bashir Sheikh on account of hiring of same vehicle. They also reveal that Bashir Sheikh, then Executive Engineer REW Samba, withdrew Rs 596779.00 against his own private vehicle JK02...   READ MORE

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BJP, RSS to focus attention on Kashmir Struggle for office of CM 7/6/2019 11:59:46 PM Early Times Report jammu, July 6: In the just-held Lok Sabha polls, the BJP suffered a humiliating defeat in the Kashmir Valley. It had fielded its candidates belonging to the majority community in the majority community dominated Kashmir. All the three lost their security deposits. They together got about 20,000 votes, 2.96 per cent of votes out of the total votes polled. The poor performance of the BJP in the Valley debunked its oft-repeated claim that it had 3 lakh members in the Kashmir Valley. The dismal performance has forced the BJP and the RSS, its mentor, to rethink and focus its attention on Kashmir. Sources within the party say that "the top brass is keen on improving its voter...   READ MORE   Protests against Yatra security; MLA Rashid and company fail to attract crowds 7/6/2019 11:59:34 PM Early Times Report jammu, July 6: Even as the Awani Etihad Party headed by Engineer Rashid and Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Movement led by Dr Shah Faesal through their Peoples United Font went for joint protests against the security arrangements in place for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Yatra, the move has failed to attract crowds in Kashmir. The two parties had initially gone for social media campaign against the restrictions of civilian movement and train to facilitate secured travel of Yatris. The leaders of the two parties including Shehla Rashid had developed video clips to convey their message to the people about the "problems created by ban on civilian traffic." After the social media...   READ MORE   Govt College ignores boys prefers girls 7/6/2019 11:59:25 PM Ashwani Sharma Early Times Report udhampur, July 6: Preferring to admit girls, Government Boys Colleges have left the male students high and dry who now look towards private institutions for pursuing their degree course in district Udhampur. Sources informed that college authorities at Government Boys College are admitting more girls while the Government Girls College is also in the vicinity. Maximum seats in women college are vacant in all the streams like BCA , science (medical and non medical) , com. etc But government degree college boys authorities prefer to girls students , sources maintained "What is the fun of spending crores of rupees in making girls college if they have to ...   READ MORE   California almonds as a mode to earn profits, fund terrorists in Kashmir Suspension of cross-LoC trade 7/6/2019 11:59:15 PM Early Times Report jammu, July 6: Indian agencies have unearthed the fact that California almonds, known worldwide for their high nutritional value, "are being used by Pakistan militants to smuggle them into India through the border check posts in Kashmir to use as a mode to earn profits which are then funneled to terrorists and separatists in Jammu & Kashmir". The almonds produced in California in the United States have been regularly finding their way through the Line of Control (LoC) check post trade involving a large transport network. "The modus operandi of the Pakistani traders is to under-invoice products like California almonds. After receiving the consignment, traders on the Ind...   READ MORE   Concerned JE, AEE making fortune out of it, allege locals Power theft in Sunderbani city unabated 7/6/2019 11:59:01 PM AB Sharma Early Times Report rajouri, July 6: The power theft in Sunderbani city has been increasing with alleged active connivance with concerned Junior Engineer and Assistant Executive Engineer Power Development Department Sunderbani of district Rajouri, as the load has increased to double in comparison from last year. Sources told Early Times that the power crisis in rural areas of tehsil Sunderbani has enormously worsened. Department has been carrying out huge curtailment of power on daily basis in rural areas to keep supply in city without interruption. Locals alleged that JE and AEE are hand in glove in power theft nexus. "Illegal Air Conditioners are running in shops in the Sun...   READ MORE   Leaders who promised moons, stars failed to deliver: Munish to people 7/6/2019 11:58:37 PM Early Times Report jammu, July 6: Editor, Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Saturday said that politicians cannot befool the people by raising hollow slogans and by projecting themselves as "Messiahs." Carrying forward his mass contact programme in different areas, Munish said, "Times have changed and so have the people. They cannot be taken for a ride by just raising slogans. People have become politically aware and they cannot be misled anymore." He said, "Leaders who have represented Jammu re...   READ MORE   Will distribute my salary among needy' 7/6/2019 11:58:09 PM 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   Guv admin cancels 101 illegal selections in KVIB Appointments made in PDP-BJP Govt 7/6/2019 11:57:58 PM Early Times Report srinagar, July 6: The Governor's administration has cancelled the selection of candidates for 101 posts in Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) during PDP and BJP government after an inquiry committee probed the issue of illegal appointments. Principal Secretary Industries and Commerce Navin Choudhary, in a 7-page order, has cancelled the appointments made in 2017 for the advertisement notification issued in August 2016. "All the selections made in the KVIB pursuant to advertisement notice No. KVIB/01 of 2016 dated 08.10.2016 are quashed/cancelled," the order says. "The KVIB will provide opportunity of being heard to all candidates appointed to different category...   READ MORE   Guv likely to give nod to single window system Crusade against corruption continues 7/6/2019 11:57:45 PM Early Times Report jammu, July 6: There are reports making rounds within the administrative circles that the single window system is all set to be implemented in the state with major emphasis being laid upon to put lid over the mounting cases of corruption. As per the reports, the government was already made aware by the Vigilance Commission that e-governance needs to be introduced to ensure transparency and better services to the public by disseminating the information through an efficient, speedy and transparent process to the public and other agencies. It was stated further that the e-governance could be introduced by Computerization of records in all the public dealing departments a...   READ MORE   Admin wants ACB to fight corruption effectively 7/6/2019 11:57:35 PM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report srinagar, July 6: All it seems that Governor-led administration wants to make Anti-Corruption Bureau an effective tool to fight corruption in Jammu and Kashmir. The Governor Satya Pal Malik-led administration last year set up the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for tackling of increasing corruption in Jammu and Kashmir. For its setting, the amendments were made in the Prevention of Corruption Act Samvat, 2006 and Jammu and Kashmir State Vigilance Commission Act, 2011. In the State Vigilance Commission Rules, 2019, the government has removed the clause of Anti-Corruption Bureau, where it was mandatory for ACB to submit hourly reports to SVC. For last fe...   READ MORE   Service book not a public document, says SIC 'It can't be obtained under Right to Information Act' 7/6/2019 11:57:27 PM Early Times Report jammu, July 6: The State Information Commission (SIC) has held that a copy of service book cannot be obtained under Right to Information Act (RTI) as the same is not a public document. The Commission gave this judgment while hearing an appeal filed by a Kishtwar resident who intended to seek details of his brother, an employee of the Revenue department, under the RTI Act. The Commission has directed the Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Kishtwar (PIO in DC Office) to provide copy of appointment order under RTI which was also denied earlier. Details available with Early Times reveal that one Jaffer Hussain, of Gudhian, Kishtwar, filed an RTI application dated 21....   READ MORE   Unhygienic conditions, choked drains foremost problems: Adarsh Enclave residents 7/6/2019 11:54:31 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, July 6: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, who would be contesting assembly election as independent candidates from Gandhi Nagar Constituency, in continuation to his mass contact programme today reached Adarsh Enclave, an extended part of Jammu's posh colony Trikuta Nagar. During his visit to the Adarsh Enclave, Trikuta Nagar Extension, Munish Gupta, interacted with people from all walks of life residing in the area and patiently listen to their various problems. ...   READ MORE   Dilapidated roads, clogged drains, irregular water supply have made our lives miserable: Sanjay Nagar residents tell Munish 'Former Congress, BJP MLAs turned their backs towards us after getting elected' 7/6/2019 11:53:55 PM Early Times Report Jammu, July 6: Expressing dismay over non-performance of former Congress and BJP MLAs, residents of Sanjay Nagar of Sec 4 on Saturday told Munish Gupta that dilapidated roads, clogged drains and irregular water supply have made their lives miserable. Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, carried forward his mass contact programme in Sanjay Nagar's Sec 4, where he met people from all walks of life and informed them about his vision and his decision to contest the upcoming A...   READ MORE   This locality saw some development in Bakshi Govt only Centre Mohalla Bahu Fort is nobody's concern 7/6/2019 11:52:18 PM Early Times Report Jammu, July 6: Residents of Centre Mohalla Bahu Fort say that no political leader bothers to visit their area after elections. "Monsoon has set in and our houses are flooded with garbage and filth. In the 21st century, we are forced to drink unsafe water," most of the residents said while interacting with Early Times team on Saturday. The residents included Baldev Raj, Rishu, Kashyap Nath, Sachin, Mantoo, Manmohan Kumar, Sansar Chand, Bantoo, Geet, Sharda, Sarswati, Sawi...   READ MORE   APeople forced to carry thier patients on shoulders in Dessa 7/6/2019 11:50:59 PM Abid Hussain Wani Early Times Report Doda, July 6: Villagers of Dessa area have to carry patients on shoulders due to lack of facilities in Doda district. A patient had to be carried all the way to the District Hospital (GMC) Doda on shoulders in Gai village of Dessa in Doda district due to lack of road connectivity and non availability of a doctor, health facilities in Dessa area. In a video, locals can be seen carrying a patient on their shoulders for 45 kilometres to reach the Doda H...   READ MORE   Headstand: An upside down world for extraordinaire Pankaj 7/6/2019 11:50:24 PM KUNAL SHRIVATSA Early Times Report JAMMU, July 5: For 44 years-old Pankaj Mohan of Janipur locality in Jammu city, the world, it seems, is upside down as he can keep his head on ground and legs in air (Headstand- Salamba Shirshasana) effortlessly for hours together. Performing and practicing Headstand to perfection in a public park near his residence is a daily ritual for Pankaj for the last more than two years. It may be mentioned here that Headstand or Yoga Headstand (Salamba Shirshasa...   READ MORE   Crumbling houses due to water-seepage poses serious threat to Bagh-e-Bahu residents 7/6/2019 11:40:40 PM Early Times Report Jammu, July 6: The residents of Bagh-e-Bahu Mohalla have been facing serious threat to their lives due to seepage of water into their houses, which have developed fissures in the walls, due to continuous dampness. The locals of Bagh-e-Bahu Mohalla Omi Devi, Rocky, Srishta Devi, Raj Kumari, Kanta Devi, Rahul, Shrishta, Neetu, Sanjogita, Ruby, Deepak informed Early Times that a shallow drain passed came from temple, which drained into a old drainage nullah. "During every r...   READ MORE

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