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Kashmiri businessman provided Rs 5 lakhs to run terror network Udhampur Attack 8/10/2015 1:13:01 AM Kashmiri businessman provided Rs 5 lakhs to run terror network Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Kishtwar, Aug 9: It was after September 7, 2011 Delhi High Court blast case, the National Investigating Agency (NIA) has taken over any investigation of terror related incident in Jammu and Kashmir and in the August 5, 2015 terror attack on BSF convey in Udhampur, two security persons were killed and 11 others injured. Lashker militant Usman Khan of Faisalabad, Pakistan, was captured alive. Though Pakistan so far is denying that the arrested Usman is a Pakistani citizen, but Indian agencies keeping an eye on terror related incidents say Usman is a big catch and can help the security agencies to track and eliminate the Lashker modules operational in different parts of Jammu and Kash...   READ MORE

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NIA arrests truck driver, his son for links with arrested Pakistani militant Number of arrests made so far reaches four 8/10/2015 1:12:26 AM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 9: A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) that is on a visit to Kashmir these days to trace out people who helped Pakistani militant Mohammad Naved Yaqub arrested two more persons from South Kashmir. Early Times has learnt from reliable sources that a truck driver of South Kashmir was arrested along with his son from Lalen village in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. Maqsood Ahmad Wani and his son Asif Wani were arrested by the NIA along with a team of Jammu & Kashmir Police after the Pakistani militant gave the lead to them in this regard. "The arrested Pakistani militant has been able to manage good contacts in Kashmir more...   READ MORE   AIIMS in Jammu: Where is the order? 8/10/2015 1:12:15 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 9: The leaders and ministers of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are leaving no stone unturned to claim that they have succeeded in persuading the Centre to sanction separate AIIMS for Jammu region and are making desperate attempts to "discredit" the AIIMS Coordination Committee, which is spearheading the agitation to seek full-fledged AIIMS for the Jammu region. It seems BJP leaders have forgotten that till date Centre has not issued any notification to establish separate AIIMS for Jammu. The only hint which Centre has given to establish separate AIIMS in Jammu is that it has asked the state government to identify land for setting up the facility in Jammu and...   READ MORE   Degrees acquired by ReTs through distance mode to be scrutinized Akhtar tamed at last 8/10/2015 1:12:07 AM Peerzada Ummer Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 9: The large scale protests and opposition at large finally made the education minister Naeem Akhtar to revoke his decision to screen test all the ReT teachers with the new order issued by the Education department hinting at scrutinizing the degrees acquired by the distance education mode by the ReT teachers. Meanwhile, there are reports which galore on ground that Akhtar seems to be finally succumbing to the pressure and uproar caused by his recent erratic order to make ReT teachers across the state to appear for a screen test- seen by them as an utter disgrace to their services. The recent order issued by the Education Departmen...   READ MORE   BJP equates Kashmir golf course with 'British Raaj' Tourism Deptt silent Court issues arrest warrant against RSGC Secretary 8/10/2015 1:11:46 AM Abdul Majid Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 10: Amid rising public resentment over "shady affairs" of the Royal Springs Golf Course at Cheshma Shahi here, a local court has issued arrest warrants against the RSGC Secretary Nuzhat Jehangir Rajpouri seeking her personal appearance on the next date of hearing scheduled for Aug 18. Nuzhat is often accused of being an "influential backdoor entry enjoying patronage of who's who of Kashmir who frequent to the club." A court of competent jurisdiction in Srinagar had issued show cause notice to the Secretary in a contempt proceeding of a case filed by a businessman who accused RSGC of sabotaging his business activities there. She was supp...   READ MORE   Farooq Abdullah, Umar Farooq speak the same language Batting for Pakistan 8/10/2015 1:11:35 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 9: There is no fundamental difference between the rabble-rousing and defeated National Conference and the desperate All-Party Hurriyat Conference (Mirwaiz) as far as their attitude towards Pakistan is concerned. Both the Kashmiri Sunni-dominated and controlled outfits the other day made it loud and clear that they would be one when it comes to Kashmir and Pakistan and that they hold New Delhi responsible for what has been happening in Kashmir and on the international border and Line of Control. Take, for example, what NC president Farooq Abdullah and self-styled chairman of APHC-M Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said about ceasefire violations, Pakistan and New Delhi. F...   READ MORE   AIBP guidelines violated with impunity Funds diverted from other programmes 8/10/2015 1:11:23 AM Arun Singh Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 9: In contravention of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme guidelines, more than ten Minor Irrigation schemes were provided financial assistance to the tune of several crores diverting funds from other programmes. Sources told Early Times that the as per Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme guidelines which envisaged that the irrigation schemes not receiving any other form of financial assistance were to be considered for inclusion under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AlBP). Accordingly schemes being funded under other programmes were not to be covered under AlBP, they added. "Brushing aside the set norms incorporated ...   READ MORE   As security threat looms large; adhocism mars Jammu Police administration 8/10/2015 1:11:12 AM Sumit Sharma Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 9: At a time when entire Jammu region is threatened by the desperate attempts of infiltration from across the border, it is strange that government has not cared to announce permanent postings at important positions such as DIG Jammu-Kathua range, SSP Jammu and SP South Jammu. At present Ashkoor Wani , is looking after the affairs of DIG Jammu Kathua range with additional charge of DIG Traffic. SP Rural Rajiv Pandey is also looking after the post of SSP Jammu while as the post of the SP South is vacant for the last six months. The post of SP South fell vacant after the transfer of SP Rahul Malik. The controversy between BJP and ...   READ MORE   'Associates' enjoying special privilege Dawood calling shots in JU 8/10/2015 1:11:05 AM K Koushal Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 9: In an apparent view of monopolization of highest institute of learning, Dawood Iqbal Baba has been manning functioning of Jammu University and providing his associates special privileges. According to highly placed sources in Jammu University administration, Dawood used his influence to get his blue eyed Mubbasser Hussain appointed as Coordinator in Disaster Management Department in Bhaderwah campus during the tenure of Prof Amitabh Mattoo. Disaster Management Department was established in Bhaderwah campus after 2005 earth quake but after the transfer of the Prof GM Bhat, the department was closed down due to unavailability of capable facult...   READ MORE   Vacant posts in Jammu police worries scared Jammuites Post Udhampur attacks 8/10/2015 1:04:39 AM K Koushal Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 9: In the wake of twin terror attacks in Udhampur, the security agencies have been put on high alert. However, various quarters apprehend that the vacant top rank in Jammu city may prove wider in security risk. The security agencies asserted that if militants managed to strike in Udhampur district where the fleet of top rank officer is completely filled what will happen if such attacks take place as the post of DIG Jammu-Kathua-Samba Range, SSP Jammu and SP South are still lying vacant. Intelligence sources said that some militants who have escaped the radar of security agencies could be hiding in the remote villages of Jammu and Kashmir or ...   READ MORE   CEO orders to start evening classes in 15 High, Higher Sec Schools 8/10/2015 1:04:26 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Kishtwar Aug 9: In order to reach out to students who are either poor or weak in studies with the aim to lift their education standard so that they can compete with other students, the government has decided to start "evening classes" for these students special thrust will be given to overcome their educational weaknesses. In one such similar order today issued by Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kishtwar, he identified 15 schools where evening classes will start functioning with immediate effect. As per the details available with Early Times, the CEO in response to DSE Jammu letter No. DSEJ/14435-45 dated 21-07-2-15 issued vide order No CEO/K/2015/10815...   READ MORE   J&K plans to promote heritage through business : Mufti 8/10/2015 1:00:58 AM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 9: Taking a leaf out of Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir government is seeking to revive the grandeur of the state's age-old heritage by turning palaces and havelis into hotels, cafes, museums and other cultural assets. Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today ordered to set up a high-level committee in the Tourism and Culture Departments to shape the state's Heritage Tourism Framework so as to promote the state's treasure of built heritage as well as the ric...   READ MORE   Sericulture employees allege violation of labour laws, poor working conditions 8/10/2015 12:59:47 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 9: Employees of the Sericulture Development Department have accused their own department of violating labour laws, as they are being forced to work 12 to 13 hours daily in auctions without weekly off, for over a month. Sources informed Early Times that field staff of Sericulture Department is being forced to work for around 13 hours daily, during ongoing cocoon auction at Udhampur. "Around 30 employees of Sericulture department at different places in district Udhampur were asked to perform their duties during auction without any leave and accommodation facility, though most of them working in auction are non locals", sources said, adding that employees are b...   READ MORE   Proposal of 87 MOs in ISM department yet not sent to PSC 8/10/2015 12:57:39 AM Bijay Charak Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 9: In what could be termed, department of Health and Medical Education is serious, the proposal of 87 ISM Medical Officer (MOs) yet not to sent Public Service Commission (PSC) in spite of lapse of one year, of establishment 87 new ISM dispensaries across Jammu and Kashmir. Reliable source in concerned department told Early Times that the previous government had established 87 new ISM Dispensaries in each constituency of state, vide cabinet decision No 190/14/2014 dated 16-10-14 and Government Order No 585 HME 0f 2014 dated 17-10-14 but till date department concerned has failed to send the proposal of 87 posts of ISM Medical Officer (MO) and 87...   READ MORE   Jammu among 'dirtiest' cities of India GoI survey embarrasses J&K 8/10/2015 12:57:15 AM Early Times Report jAMMU, Aug 9: A Government of India survey has ranked Jammu in the bottom of the list of 'cleanest' cities of the country, causing major embarrassment to the state. In fact, none of the twin capitals of J&K has found a place in the list of top 100 performing cities under Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). The survey conducted by Ministry of Urban Development for 2014-15 reveals that cities in JK were performing poorly under the centrally sponsored schemes. A total of 476 citie...   READ MORE   Lawyer ditches RTI applicant Takes Rs 2000 for putting PIO on notice? 8/10/2015 12:55:31 AM Early Times Report Srinagar Aug 9: For the first time since the RTI Act came into force in Jammu Kashmir, a lawyer from North Kashmir's Tangmarg area has taken Rs 2000 from an RTI applicant wherein he was assured of help for speedy disposal of his application filed before Block Medical Officer (BMO) Tangmarg who also happens to be the designated Public Information Officer PIO). The lawyer who is a practising advocate at Munsiff Court Tangmarg sent a legal notice to Block Medical Officer (BMO)Tangmarg as she failed to dispose off an RTI application within stipulated time. The lawyer instead of assisting his client to file first appeal before First Appellate Authority (FAA) ie ...   READ MORE   Funds for purchasing safety equipment not released PDD linemen facing Govt apathy 8/10/2015 12:55:15 AM G S Asgotra Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 9: The famous quote of Charles Chaplin "Nothing permanent in this wicked world, not even our troubles", explains well the plight of thousands of Linemen, daily wagers of Power Development Department (PDD), who still work on high power transmission lines, endangering their lives in the absence of safety equipment. The new PDD Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh has failed to release even a single penny for purchase of equipments, jeopardizing the lives of gullible linemen. Source informed Early Times that during onset of every monsoon season, the department provided fresh safety kits to linemen of every divisions- including helmets, gloves, shoes, torch...   READ MORE   NC "instigating" protests by ReT teachers Doesn't want system to improve to hide alleged wrongs by it when it was in power 8/10/2015 12:54:53 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 9: Police have identified and is likely to arrest the National Conference cadre for allegedly instigating a small section of Rehbar-e-Talim (ReT) teachers to protest against the notification aimed at streamlining the education system by checking the educational credentials of teachers. According to sources, NC is projecting this praiseworthy endeavour of the education minister as anti-teacher and an 'insult' to ReT teachers. The NC, true to its alleged political DNA of destablising politics when out of power, has spread its cadre and is working round the clock. "That NC is instigating protests by ReT teachers became clear when they first held demonstrations ...   READ MORE   NIA arrests truck driver, his son for links with arrested Pakistani militant Number of arrests made so far reaches four 8/10/2015 12:43:11 AM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 9: A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) that is on a visit to Kashmir these days to trace out people who helped Pakistani militant Mohammad Naved Yaqub arrested two more persons from South Kashmir. Early Times has learnt from reliable sources that a truck driver of South Kashmir was arrested along with his son from Lalen village in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. Maqsood Ahmad Wani and his son Asif Wani were arrested by the NIA along with a team of Jammu & Kashmir Police after the Pakistani militant gave the lead to them in this regard. "The arrested Pakistani militant has been able to manage good contacts in Kashmir more...   READ MORE   Potholes on Jammu roads now threatening lives; City's MLAs busy politicking 8/10/2015 12:41:05 AM Abodh Sharma Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 9: Never in the recent memory have Jammuites seen such dilapidated roads and all fingers of accusation are on the Roads and Buildings department, which failed to repair the roads before the onset of monsoon. Potholes on the roads of winter capital of the state are not only threatening not only precious lives but also giving vent to the brewing anger of Jammuites. The MLAs of the BJP are particularly in the line of fire as they have not raised their...   READ MORE

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