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| Dearth of manpower, infrastructure depicts grim health care picture in JK | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 11: The hospitals across Jammu and Kashmir continue to face acute dearth of doctors and paramedics with hundreds of posts lying vacant, thereby adversely affecting the delivery of patient care services.
As per the available data, recently compiled by Ministry of health and family welfare revealed that in 637 sanctioned Primary Health Centres (PHCs), the sanctioned strength of doctors were 1347 but against the sanctioned strength only 694 post are fulfilled and remaining 653 were lying vacant.
Out of sanctioned PHCs, only 61 have functional with four doctors, 86 with 3 doctors, 159 functional with two doctors, and 191 are running with single doctor while 27... | |
| | | | An era of integration, hope and joy | | Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 11: Just 72 hours (August 5-7) and the political map of the 173-old political map of Jammu and Kashmir got changed. The Narendra Modi Government with the consent of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha bifurcated the state into two Union Territories - UT of Jammu and Kashmir and UT of Ladakh. The State of Jammu and Kashmir was founded by Maharaja Gulab Singh of Jammu in March 1846. He had bought Kashmir from the British for Rs 75 lakh and integrated it into the Dogra Kingdom consisting of Jammu and Ladakh.
The Narendra Modi Government not just changed the political map of the state, but it also changed the 69-year-old political status of the state. It scrapped di... | |
| | | | Any misadventure will cost Pakistan dearly this time, warns Governor | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 11: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday warned Pakistan, saying any misadventure from the neighbouring country to disrupt peace and harmony in the state will cost it dearly. Speaking exclusively to national news channel, the J&K Govenor said, ''If Pakistan attempted to create any disturbance in the state, it will have to pay a heavy price for it.'' Governor Malik further said that '' the Indian armed forces fully ready to thwart any eventuality from Pakistan. If it does anything like that then we would go deep inside its territory. We will not settle the issue at the border but will be going deep inside their own territory to teach them... | |
| | | | Munish reaches Chatha on bicycle, residents blame BJP, Cong for civic amenities | | Mass contact programme continues | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 11: Continuing his mass contact programme, Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta who would be contesting the forthcoming Assembly elections from Gandhi Nagar constituency as an independent candidate today visited Chatha area on bicycle from his residence in Gandhi Nagar and took stock of the problems of the residents, who accused BJP, Congress for overlooking the area in providing civic amenities.
The residents alleged that the roads in the area are in dilapidated... | |
| | | | Pakistan unleashes misinformation campaign to defame India | | Peaceful Kashmir | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 11: Pakistan has unleashed misinformation campaign to defame India. It has shared a video claiming to capture protests in Kashmir after abrogation of the special status of the state shows flags of various terror groups being waived, and slogans in support of slain terrorists. It is the video, which was reportedly shared by BBC Urdu.
The video shows young men carrying flags of Jaish-e-Mohammad, Islamic State (IS) as well as banner with the photo of slain terrorist Sayar Ahmed alias Abu Jaree, an IS terrorist killed earlier this year.
The crowd can also be heard shouting slogans for Zakir Musa, former Hizbul Mujahideen commander, and founder of an Indian te... | |
| | | | Will distribute my salary among needy' | | | | 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. ... | |
| | | | Central Govt considering J&K delimitation to curtail Valley's decades of dominance over Jammu | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, Aug 11: The speed with which Narendra Modi government 2.0 moved in last three days of first session of Parliament on the abolition of the contentious articles 370, 35-A of the Constitution and bifurcating Jammu and Kashmir has been discussed at length. The issue is still being debated at various forums and will continue to be so. After all, this is perhaps the biggest and most contentious decision taken since 1954.
As per reports while the move is, beyond a doubt, historic, it is the Modi government's move to create two Union Territories (UTs) - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh - that will deliver its intended benefits. It is important to understand how the creation of... | |
| | | | BJP wants some curbs to be put on 'outsiders' over land, Govt jobs | | | 
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 11: Less than a week after the abrogation of Article 370 and scrapping of Article 35A by Union government which extended special privileges to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the local BJP wants some restrictions placed in the state on the purchase of land by "outsiders", as well as on their appointments in government jobs.
Senior BJP leader Nirmal Singh while speaking to a section of media said that they want a safeguard like a "domicile" certificate, so as... | |
| | | | Police, law and order to be under Centre in UT of J-K, land under elected Govt | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, Aug 11: The Centre will be in direct control of law and order and police in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir through the Lieutenant Governor (L-G), while land will be a subject under the elected government there, officials said on Sunday.
President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday gave assent to a legislation for bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir under which two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh -- will come into existence on October 31. Jammu & Kashmir Governor Satya Palik Extends Eid al-Adha Greetings; Administration Installs Over 300 Telephone Booths.
Land -- the rights in or over it -- will be with the elected government of the Union Territory... | |
| | | | PDD hangs electric supply wires on wooden old poles as well as trees | | |  Arun Jasrotia
Early Times Report
Udhampur, Aug 11: Power Development Department Playing with the lives of common masses in ward no. 6 of Karlah Panchayat of District Udhampur. Residents of Chaptli Morah ward no 6 of Panchayat Karlah of District Udhampur expressed concern over low hanging live electric wires on old wooden poles and trees and accused the Power Development department of showcasing "callous approach" and "throwing norms to wind". Local said "In our area, live electric w... | |
| | | | Arrested NC leader shifted from J&K to UP jail | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 11 National Conference leader and former minister Ali Mohammad Sagar, who was arrested a few days ago in Jammu and Kashmir, was on Sunday shifted to a jail in Uttar Pradesh, officials said.
Sagar is the first mainstream political leader being sent out of Jammu and Kashmir as part of a government plan to shift prisoners to jails outside the state.
He has been shifted to a jail in Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, an official said.
With this, the total number of prisoners shifted out of Jammu and Kashmir has gone up to reached 72.
Sagar was arrested on August 5 along with former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti.
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| | | | Situation in J&K peaceful ahead of Eid, Govt makes elaborate arrangement to assist people | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 11: Ahead of Eid-ul Azha, banks, ATMs and quite a few markets remained open on Sunday in Kashmir and restrictions were eased allowing people to come out to shop, while the administration said it was taking steps to facilitate availability of food and other items and offering of prayers in mosques on Monday.
The usual hustle and bustle of the festival was missing in the Valley where normal life has been paralysed following heavy security deployment, restricti... | |
| | | | Alert in Kashmir ahead of Independence Day, landlines to be opened after review | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 11: A security alert has been issued in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday for three days ahead of Independence Day celebrations in the Valley. Srinagar District Commissioner Shahid Chaudhury told India Today TV that the situation is currently under control, but the restrictions are necessary to avoid any violence. He, however, said that the restrictions were removed today on the eve of Eid. "Any restriction is not by choice, there is no causality as of now, we are successful in this, and there has been no violence," he said.
Hoping for a peaceful Eid in the Valley, he said the authorities are trying their best to interact with locals and religious leaders to k... | |
| | | | Kishtwar markets abuzz with activity as day curfew lifted | | | 
Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, Aug 11: Much to the respite of Kishtwar people where curfew was imposed on Monday following the scrapping of Article 370 and 35 A of the constitution by the union government, the District Administration Kishtwar today lifted the day curfew ahead of Eid-ul-Azha tomorrow. As per the details available with Early Times, hundreds of people including children rushed to the market for Eid purchase beside people were also seen busy in buying animals ... | |
| | | | PoK terror launchpads full with terrorists attempting infiltration every night: Army commander | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 11: Pakistan-based terrorists are making daily attempts at night to infiltrate every night since the government scrapped Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Lt Gen KJS Dhillon, the commander of the Srinagar-based 15 Corp, told that infiltrations attempts are continuing but there have been no ceasefire violations. However, locals living in several areas want bunkers to protect them against shelling by Pakistan army.
"Terror launch... | |
| | | | Gorkhas in Jammu welcome revocation of provisions of Article 370 | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 11: The Gorkha community living in Jammu is upbeat since the government scrapped provisions of Article 370 as they feel they will now get permanent resident certificates which will allow their children to apply for jobs and seats in professional courses of their choice.
Their ancestors had shifted to Jammu and Kashmir from Nepal decades ago to fight alongside the erstwhile Dogra Army and even now most families boasted of at least one war veteran, but they say t... | |
| | | | Abrogation of Art 370 in Jammu & Kashmir need of the hour: V-P Venkiah Naidu | | |  Agencies
Chennai, Aug 11: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday backed the scrapping of special status under Article 370 to Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was in the interest of the nation and should not be treated as a political issue.
It was the need of the hour and people of the country should stand with their counterparts in J and K, he said here at the release of a book on his two-year term in office titled "Listening, Learning & Leading", by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Naidu sai... | |
| | | | Removal of special status will result in end of terrorism in Kashmir, says Amit Shah | | |  New Delhi, Aug 11: .Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the removal of special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution will put an end to terrorism and lead to progress of the region.
Speaking at the launch of a book on Vice-President M. Venkiah Naidu's two years in office here, Shah said he firmly believed Article 370 that gave the special status to Jammu and Kashmir should be amended as it was not beneficial to the country.
"I was firm that Artic... | |
| | | | Worst shelling in over a decade, claim Locals at LoC | | | | Agencies
Tangdhar, Aug 11: People living in villages along the Line of Control (LoC), in the Tangdhar sector, are gripped in fear and panic after the heavy shelling of July 30. Locals claim that it was a war-like situation and they had not seen this kind of escalation and heavy artillery firing for over a decade.
As the Indian Army retaliated, inputs and intercepts suggested that Pakistani military establishments were hit and nearly 20 Pakistani army regulars were killed.
Since then, the situation has calmed down along the LoC with no skirmishes reported, but infiltration attempts continue. Since the removal of Article 370, there have been no ceasefire violations but terrorist infiltra... | |
| | | | India has 'undone Jinnah's 2-nation theory & Sheikh Abdullah's 3-natin theory': Ram Madhav | | | | NEW DELHI, Aug 11: BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav on Sunday lambasted Pakistan, saying India has "undone Jinnah's two-nation theory and Sheikh Abdullah's three-nation theory' after abrogating Article 370.
"We have undone Jinnah's Two Nation theory n Sheik Abdullah's Three Nation theory today. Can IK end religious fascism in Pak?, " he said in a tweet.
He was responding to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's tweet that RSS ideology will not stop in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan Prime Minister Mr Khan has criticised the RSS ideology vis-a-vis the policy towards minorities and "targetting of Pakistan" in a tweet.
Mr Madhav, who has been party's points person and in-charge for Jam... | |
| | | | No impact of scrapping Article 370 at LoC, locals want bunkers to protect against Pak shelling | | | | Agencies
Tangdhar, Aug 11: It was a busy Friday in Tangdhar sector at the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir as locals gathered for the Juma prayers. The market in the town that borders Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) was open and there were less police personnel and presence of security forces on streets.
Abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir has had little impact here.
While there was heavy security deployment, barricading and a complete lockdown in Kashmir Valley with some incidents of violence also being reported, areas along the LoC are calm.
The population here, comprising of Gujjars, Bakarwals and Paharis, are cut of... | |
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