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'On 5th May 2015 also, Union Health Ministry had written to J&K Govt to identify land' BJP's attempts to befool Jammuites over AIIMS exposed 8/11/2015 12:16:26 AM Akshay Azad Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 10: The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) which has vigorously been attempting to befool Jammuites by displaying an order, in which Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has asked state government to identify 200 acres alternate land in Jammu and Kashmir provinces has so far failed to acknowledge that three months back, same Ministry had asked for identification of 200 acres alternate land. Now the question arises, if in May 2015, Union government had asked for identification of alternate piece of land and the much touted order being shown by BJP is nothing new, then what BJP ministers of state have been trying to do by spreading lies. On 5th of May 2015, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda in response to question of Rajya Sabha MP, Nazir Ahmed Laway, had given the same reply, which reads as, "State Government of Jammu and Kashmir has been requested on 31.03.2015 to identify suitable alternate locations for setting up of new AIIMS in the State. The State Government has to undertake to provide land approximately 200 acres fre...   READ MORE

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BJP leaders wanted to crush AIIMS agitation with an 'iron fist' 8/11/2015 12:16:13 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 10: BJP ministers failing to strike a chord with people in both the regions is turning out to be a big challenge for its coalition partner Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as its hampering the functioning of the PDP-BJP government. Sources told Early Times that poor performance of the BJP ministers has disappointed the people as the present regime which came into power with a promise to mitigate the sufferings of masses and to undo the wrongs committed by the erstwhile NC-Congress government has failed to live up to their expectations mostly due to the misdeeds of the BJP leaders and ministers. "It's unfortunate that BJP ministers are acting like monarchs...   READ MORE   Qasba, a tainted babu, is counted among Omar Abdullah's cohorts Next cabinet meeting likely to decide fate of ex-SMC chief 8/11/2015 12:16:06 AM Peerzada Ummer ET Report Srinagar, Aug 10: The fate of Ghulam Nabi Qasba, a darling of previous National Conference regime who was attached with the GAD soon after the new government assumed office, is likely to be decided in the next cabinet meeting. But Qasba has a reason to worry this time as there are reports suggesting that one of the major reasons leading to massive destruction in Srinagar in the floods was the illegal constructions which mushroomed during Qabsa's tenure as Commissioner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). "There were constructions allowed even on the flood spill channels, river banks and restricted areas," a senior official of Srinagar administration told Ear...   READ MORE   Ministers go missing, refuse to meet people 8/11/2015 12:15:49 AM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 10: Even though PDP-BJP coalition government just completed five months in power, the civil secretariat in Srinagar wears a deserted look as there is hardly any minister available in his office. The BJP ministers hardly attend their offices in Srinagar and so is the case with the ministers of PDP. Even if the PDP ministers are in the capital town they hardly attend their offices. Majority among the ministers stay out of their offices on one pretext or the other. The visitors who come from far off places for resolution of their problems had to wait hours together outside the offices of ministers but leave disappointed in the evening to their respective p...   READ MORE   Her own son studying abroad, Asiya Andrabi happy for other youth into militancy 8/11/2015 12:15:40 AM ET Report srinagar, Aug 10: Firebrand separatist leader and Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief Asiya Andrabi is often among the first to pay tributes to militants killed in gun battles and glorifies their valour, but her own son is studying abroad. Asiya's elder son Mohammed Bin Qasim is in Malaysia where he is pursuing Bachelors of Information Technology at Islamic University of Malaysia. On August 7, when Qasim was "chilling around with his friends in Malaysia" and Facebook posts were highlighting the same, back home Pulwama was on the boil, while his mother was busy glorifying youth who join militant ranks in Kashmir and get killed. On the fateful day Asiya paid glowing tributes to Lashker-e-T...   READ MORE   SHO minting money by rubbing “Aladin Ka Chirag” 8/11/2015 12:15:30 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 10: The SHO of an important police station in the winter capital city here is nowadays busy in minting money unlawfully by rubbing the "Aladin Ka Chirag" with impunity from law. The police station is located at a place where thousands of people happen to come daily from within and outside the state. Two days back, the SHO received information that some people in his jurisdiction were engaged in the illegal game of "matka" gambling. He raided the secret place and picked up four persons while gambling, police sources alleged. He shifted the accused to the police station and subjected them to sustained questioning. On the basis of their questioning, he prepare...   READ MORE   Ministers of Coalition cross swords over power sharing 8/11/2015 12:15:22 AM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 10: Ministers of coalition government are at loggerheads over delegation of powers between Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State resulting in impediment in official work. According to sources, since the formation of PDP-BJP coalition over four months back there has been no coordination in the functioning of senior and junior ministers of different departments. Cabinet ministers are acting as bosses and have not delegated the powers to the junior ministers, forcing them to come on the path of confrontation with their senior colleagues. This has also created a piquant situation for junior ministers whose orders are not been carried out at bureaucratic ...   READ MORE   Only Farooq Abdullah could do it For and against Pak 8/11/2015 12:15:12 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 10: NC president and former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has suddenly become very active. He has started touring different parts of the state and his objective is to paint the PDP-BJP coalition government black by exposing what he calls its anti-democratic and anti-people policies and restore the political space his "unpopular" son and former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah lost to the PDP in Kashmir and the BJP in Jammu during the 2014 assembly elections. The strength of the NC is just 18 in the 87-member assembly and it is its lowest ever tally. During his interactions with the people, Farooq Abdullah has not only been attacking the PDP-BJP coaliti...   READ MORE   Ex-DyCM likely to face action for his immoral activities during his tenure Has Congress decided to abandon Tara Chand? 8/11/2015 12:14:54 AM ET Report jammu, Aug 10: Conspicuous absence of former Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand from crucial meeting of the executive committee meeting of Pradesh Congress Committee has fuelled the speculations that Congress leadership has decided to abandon the "tainted" leader for his misdeeds and misconducts during this tenure. All senior leaders of the party including those who are known loyalists of Ghulam Nabi Azad were present in executive committee meeting which was held at Pahalgam on August 8. Some leaders, who could not attend the meeting, prior convened it to the PCC chief Ghulam Ahmed Mir but there was no communication between Tara Chand and office bearers of the party. Credible ...   READ MORE   Udhampur attack: arrested Pak militant brought to Jammu 8/11/2015 12:14:38 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report kishtwar, Aug 10: After taking over investigation into August 5 Udhampur terror attack, the National Investigating Agency (NIA) has brought the arrested Pakistani militant Usman Khan from Srinagar to Jammu and lodged him in the joint interrogation center. While Usman was kept in Srinagar for three days, the NIA managed to arrest few of his Valley-based supporters, but many of his associates, mostly Pakistani militants, are still on the run, sources told Early Times. They said Usman, during the course of investigation, tried to hoodwink the agencies by giving conflicting and contrasting statements. "Despite his diverting tactics to buy time so that h...   READ MORE   Inspector, Cop misusing official positions under 'very nose' of DGP Avails high end facilities, manages 'rewards' with ease 8/11/2015 12:14:28 AM Early Times Report jammu, Aug 10: Arbitrary postings and misuse of official position by the cops in different ranks is nothing new in the J&K's Police Department. What makes certain instances raise eye brows is when these happen under the very nose of DGP who heads the department. Latest in the chain which has created angst within the rank and file of PHQ Jammu is a tale of alleged fraud and illegal works committed by one inspector attached with DGP and his PSO, both of whom are enjoying power and privileges to hilt. Sources said the said inspector at PHQ Jammu has created a record of sorts in misusing his official position by all means and yet not facing any action, despite so many comp...   READ MORE   JU's spokesperson stifles resenting voices 8/11/2015 12:14:13 AM K Koushal Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 10: Jammu University's Public Relations Officer Dawood Baba, according to insiders, is a law unto himself. After receiving complaints of favoritism and nepotism against him, the Vice-Chancellor held three meetings with Registrar, Campus Coordinator, Directors of Campuses and Joint Registrars Finance. "But so powerful is Baba that even the VC could not take any action against him," said sources. "Ultimately, the VC had to 'surrender' before Dawood, and to save his skin he authorised the Chief Coordinator campuses Prof Rajnikant Sharma to take a decision on the matter," they said. Sources Prof Rajnikant tried his best to resolve the issue, "but wh...   READ MORE   Hafiz Syed, Dawood Ibrahim, Tiger Memon had bigger terror plans Either a plane was to be hijacked or a passenger bus was to be held hostage to secure Yakoob Memon's release 8/11/2015 12:14:02 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 10: Pak national and Lashkar chief Hafiz Syed and 1993 Mumbai blasts accused - Daud Ibrahim and Tiger Memon - who have taken refuge in Pakistan, had bigger terror plans to secure the release of Yakoob Memon, who was on July 30 last hanged to death for his involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks. They were either to hijack a plane from Kashmir or hold hostage passengers of a bus to save Yakoob from the gallows but the plan was changed following his hanging before the sneaking of Pakistani militants into the Indian territory, official sources said, quoting intelligence agencies who are part of the team interrogating Mohammad Naved, the militant who was caught ...   READ MORE   'Agent system' rampant at DC Office, admn allegedly acting like politicians' yes man 8/11/2015 12:11:17 AM Arun Trisal Early Times Report Kathua, Aug.10: All expectations of general public in Kathua from new government regarding development and reformation of corrupt system have fallen flat as the district administration allegedly is working efficiently but it is allegedly acting like 'puppet' in the hands of politicians and is working for some blue eyed. Series of protest demonstration and agitations have been a routine affair in Kathua against alleged 'agent system' which is rampant in DDC complex wherein they offer huge commissions for preparation of the vital PRC certificates, Adhaar Cards, SC/ST/OBC- Dogra- Income, Gun licenses other relevant certificates. High placed sources said th...   READ MORE   CEO Kishtwar directs ReT's to submit documents for verification 8/11/2015 12:11:05 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Kishtwar Aug 10: Te Chief Education Officer Kishtwar today urged the ReT's/RReT's to submit documents with regard to their qualification in his office by or before 14th of August 2015. The order of CEO comes in wake of the Government Order No. 396-Edu of 2015 dated 8-08-2015. The ReT's and Regularized ReT's said that they have no objection in case the department checks the authenticity of the qualification certificates/Degrees on the bases of which he/she get job as ReT's. According to them, the problem lies with the screening test for which they are not ready. They said that the screening test is unwarranted at a time when many of them have comp...   READ MORE   Militants gave slip to SFs in Bijbehara 8/11/2015 12:10:55 AM Saahil Suhail Early Times Report Anantnag, Aug 10: Militants in South Kashmir's Mehand Srigufwara area of Bijbehara today gave slip to the security forces and fled the area unhurt during overnight gun battle. According to the reports, army's 3RR and SOG Srigufwara received a tip off about the presence of two militants in Mehand Srigufwara area of Bijbehara and consequently a joint operation was launched in the area at around 9:40pm. They said that during the search operation, two militants hiding at the residence of Mohammad Asad Wagay s/o Abdul Satar Wagay hurled two grenades on security forces ensuing fierce gun battle. Official sources confirmed that militants took benefit of the...   READ MORE   Spend CSSs money judiciously: CM to administration 8/11/2015 12:10:20 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 10 The Jammu and Kashmir government needs to judiciously spend the money released under Centrally-Sponsored Schemes (CSS) for developmental activities and achievement of fixed timelines, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said today. He asked the administration to ensure spending in full the kitty of Rs 6,000 crore under Centrally-Sponsored Schemes (CSSs). Mufti said that timely holding of District Development Board (DDBs) meetings and release of adequate f...   READ MORE   School Teacher booked for thrashing Class 2nd student 7 year old boy beaten blue and black 8/10/2015 11:59:39 PM Early Times Report Kupwara, Aug 10: A school teacher in Handwara town of frontier Kupwara District was booked after he allegedly thrashed a class 2 Student of 'Kashmir International School' resulting in injury marks on his back. According to details one minor Sabat Ahmad Shah '7' son of Jan Muhammad Shah of Braripora Handwara was on Saturday mercilessly thrashed by one teacher namely Tawseef Ahmad War of Chogal Handwara in one Private School of the area allegedly for making noise in the c...   READ MORE   Assails PDP for welcoming Naga peace accord pact Omar's political shallowness comes out 8/10/2015 11:59:13 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 10: National Conference working president Omar Abdullah has exposed his shallow political sense as he has questioned rather ridiculed the PDP spokesperson for welcoming the Naga peace accord and suggesting that the contours of the same should be adopted with the regard to the Jammu & Kashmir. Omar, more active on tweets, tweeted that could PDP give details of the accord. However, the fact is that the details of the peace accord have not been known to any one, not even to the State Chief Minister of Nagaland. The accord has been kept secret and only the Prime Minister and his National Security advisor Ajit Doval were in the knowledge of it. The shallowness...   READ MORE   Mystery shrouds disappearance of student Family alleges murder, holds protest outside Kishtwar PS 8/10/2015 11:59:02 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Kishtwar, Aug 10: The mystery shrouded over the disappearance of class 9th student of a private school here after his family members claim that the missing boy identified by police sources as Aqib Hussain son of Ghulam Hussain resident of Mughal Maidan at present Wasserkund Kishtwar has been murder by his friends and held a strong protest outside police station Kishtwar and demanded registration of murder case against his two friends and a class 5th student. As per the details available with "Early Times", Aqib left the home yesterday afternoon and did not return by evening forcing the family members to launch manhunt to trace him and even brought...   READ MORE

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