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Presence of ex-councillor in Councillor's meeting called by DC, raises eyebrows 8/2/2019 12:16:55 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 1: The presence of an ex-councillor in the meeting of Councillors called by Deputy Commissioner Kathua, has raised eyebrows as it appeared to be violation of rules by the member. According to reports the Deputy Commissioner Kathua on Wednesday called meeting of the Councillors of Kathua Muncipal Committee. Apart from other councillors of the Municipal Council Kathua, the meeting also witnessed the presence of former Councillor of Ward number 2. Sources said that Singh had resigned from the post of Councillor of Ward Number 2, few months' back, as he was also holding the post of Chairman Cooperative Marketing Society. "In what capacity he has attended the meeting, when he was no more a councillor and put forth his opinion during the meeting called by Deputy...   READ MORE

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Tainted BDO gets additional charge of 3 blocks in violation of rules Huge scam done by BDO in block Marmat 8/2/2019 12:16:27 AM Abid Hussain Wani Early Times Report doda, Aug 1: An officer posted as Block Developmental Officer (BDO) Marmat for the past five years has been given additional charge of three blocks despite being involved in corruption. As per details available with Early Times, Block Developmental Officer Marmat issued an order vide No. BDOM/2019-20/2016 dated 2-07-2019 regarding distance from food store village Bhadgran to Behota-A is 19 kilometers, Bhadgran to Behota-B 20 kilometers and Bhadgran to Behota-C is 19 kilometers. But the actual distance of the said road is Goha-Dranga to Behota-A is only 3 kilometers, Goha-Dranga to Behota-B is 3 kilometers and Goha-Dranga to Behota-C is 3 kilometers, T...   READ MORE   Kashmiri migrants for simplifying M forms process 8/2/2019 12:16:15 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 1: With State Election Department on way to set summary revision of electoral rolls, the Kashmiri Pandits have demanded revision of their voter lists bmwhich should be started with the process of filling up of M Forms to ensure maximum participation of migrants in voting. The demand was made by various socio -political activists of the community who said that the process of filling up of M Form be completed much earlier before elections so that maximum displaced people from Valley can fill up these forms and endure their participation in elections. They said that in case BJP wants the migrants should vote eass in Assembly poll they should pursue Election...   READ MORE   J&K Skill Development Mission sits over payment to training providers Files gathering dust since March 8/2/2019 12:16:05 AM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report srinagar, Aug 1: The J&K Skill Development Mission has not cleared the files regarding release of payment to the training providers. The files are pending since March 2019 even though some of the training providers have completed the task which was assigned to them. The J&K SDM was created by the Government vide order no 678-GAD of 2016 with an object of conducting skill development training programme within the specific periods on the mission mode to ensure wage earning and self employment of un-employed youth. The Mission has been entrusted with the responsibility for operating various skill development programmes being carried out by the Government ...   READ MORE   Drain water enters secretariat rooms, puts normal functioning to grinding halt SMC's inefficacy reaches Govt's door 8/2/2019 12:15:55 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 1: It was the humiliating situation for one and all in the civil secretariat on Thursday when the drainage water inundated the first floor of the high security zone, leaving bureaucrats and other officials with no option but to take detours to reach their champers. As per the reports, due to the heavy rainfall that occurred during the past two days in state's Summer capital, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation was caught napping, making absolutely no efforts in dealing with the possible aftermath of the precipitation. The results were obvious on Thursday morning when the almost entire Lal Chowk and its adjoining areas got submerged under water, leaving the l...   READ MORE   Jammu can't afford to have non-performers as their leaders: Munish to people Day 69: Mass Contact Programme On 8/2/2019 12:15:34 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 1: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Thursday said that people need to put up a united front to keep non-performing leaders at bay. Carrying forward his mass contact programme in different areas on 69th consecutive day today, Munish said, "Leaders who have represented us during the past seventy years took us for granted. They never made an attempt to check their performance." "People of Jammu are paying a heavy price for the non-performance of the leaders, wh...   READ MORE   Will distribute my salary among needy' 8/2/2019 12:15:00 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   Ex-Cong MLA Shoaib Lone booked for fraud Crime Branch Jammu registers case 8/2/2019 12:14:50 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 1: The Crime Branch of J&K police on Thursday booked former legislator and Congress's district president for Baramulla, Shoaib Lone, in a case of forgery and criminal conspiracy. As per information available with Early Times, Shoaib Lone, an ex-MLA from Sangrama constituency of Baramulla, along with one CS Sauleheen, the company secretary of M/S Sauleheen & Associates, had fraudulently transferred 65000 shares of one Harmeet Singh Sasan, who happens to be one of the share holders of CA cold store M/S Alpine Fresh Pvt Ltd along with Lone and others. The forgery caused a loss of Rs 70 lakh to Harmeet. After the preliminary investigation, offences punishable un...   READ MORE   Corrupt officials mislead poor people Tell them RTI Act has been repealed, allege activists 8/2/2019 12:14:38 AM Early Times Report doda, Aug 1: At a time when the Governor administration seems to be taking a tough stand against the corrupt officers, some government officials with an aim of hiding their illegal acts are allegedly spreading a rumour especially in remote areas of state that Right to Information Act (RTI) has been repealed by Central Government. Jammu & Kashmir RTI Movement has alleged that in Tehsil Office Thathri in Doda district Mohammad Ashraf (Girdawar) has told an RTI applicant namely Mohammad Tayyab Ganai that RTI law has been repealed by Govt of India when he had gone to collect information from the office under RTI Act. "This is a rumour being spread by some corrupt official...   READ MORE   Govt cancels written exams held by F&ES deptt 'There were allegations of mass copying, use of mobile phones, gadgets and impersonation in Kashmir" 8/2/2019 12:14:25 AM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 1: The Government on Thursday cancelled the written examination held by the Departmental Recruitment Board of the Fire &Emergency Services for the posts of Fireman and Fireman/ driver. An order issued by the state Home department said, " Whereas vide notification No. 01 of 2013 dated 12.03.2013 the Jammu and Kashmir Fire & Emergency Services Department amongst other non-gazetted posts advertised the posts of Fireman/Fireman driver. The recruitment to the said posts was started de-novo by the Departmental Recruitment Board of the F&ES, constituted by the Government vide order No. 1048- Home of 2018 dated 09.08.2018 through a Transparent Recniitment Proce...   READ MORE   Administration should primarily focus on underprivileged sections of society CFV by Pakistan readily countered by our forces: SP Malik 8/2/2019 12:14:12 AM S Tahir-ul Haq Early Times Report baramulla, Aug 1: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Thursday inaugurated the Government Medical College Baramulla, and that will start its function from this session only. Governor was accompanied by Member Parliament Mohamed Akbar Lone, Advisers and Chief Secretary and other officers. Every leader who runs state administration should primarily focus on underprivileged sections of the society, said Malik. He said that there should be general attitude of every political leader to reach out to this section for overall development of the state. He said that efforts are on to make Jammu and Kashmir a better place to live. Soon after the inaugu...   READ MORE   Doda Basti sans roads, drains 8/1/2019 11:58:30 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 1: Accusing the leaders of usuing as a tool to increase their vote bank, the residents of Doda Basti said that they migrated here from Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch and Rajouri district when the militancy in state was on its peak, but unfortunately, the administration did not bother to listen to us. The residents said that most of the people are registered voters of Gandhi Nagar constituency now, and remaining have applied for the same, soon all of us will be eligibl...   READ MORE   Dilapidated roads, faulty drainage greet visitors in Guru Nanak Nagar 8/1/2019 11:13:10 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 1: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta who would be contesting upcoming assembly elections from Gandhi Nagar Constituency as an independent candidate, on Thursday conducted his tour in Guru Nanak Nagar area as part of his mass contact program. During campaigning, Munish Gupta met people of the area and listened to their problems patiently and assured them that their civic problems would be addressed on a priority basis after he wins the election. Castigating the ro...   READ MORE   Residents of Narwal Bala grappling with several civic issues 8/1/2019 11:12:52 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 1: The residents of Narwal Bala alleged that they have been facing numerous civic issues and criticised the leaders who came for votes and made series of promises and finally never turned up to take stock of the problems of the area after winning elections. Continuing his mass contact programme, Munish Gupta, Editor Early Times, who would be contesting upcoming assembly elections as an independent candidate from Gandhi Nagar constituency met with the residents ...   READ MORE   Heavy rain washes away road link to Mangoo Bowli in Udhampur 8/1/2019 11:11:38 PM Ashwani Sharma Early Times Report Udhampur, Aug 1: The city of Udhampur-named after the Dogra prince Udham Singh, has been gifted with many rich natural resources like bowlis and springs but due to official apathy these springs and bowlis are in dilapidated condition . According to locals due to sacracity of water these gurgling springs have traditionally been used as the main sources of water by local people since times immemorial. But due to official apathy these bowlis and spri...   READ MORE   Abdullahs meet Modi to press for early polls in J&K 8/1/2019 11:11:27 PM Agencies New Delhi, Aug 1: A delegation of the National Conference (NC), led by Srinagar MP and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and comprised his son and also former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to press for Assembly elections by the year-end and amid growing speculation that the Centre may be mulling some precipitate action on abrogation of Article 35A. Omar Abdullah told media after the meeting that they sought time with...   READ MORE   Specially abled Sangeeta appeals Gov for financial assistance to pursue studies A heartrending story of 9th class student 8/1/2019 11:11:12 PM Abid Hussain Wani Early Times Report Doda, Aug 1: The story of a physically challenged girl Sangeeta Devi of Malwana Jagir is really disturbing. She has appealed to Governor and district administration Doda for financial assistance to pursue her studies. Sangeeta Devi Daughter of Prem Lal resident of village Maslal (Malwana Jagir) of District Doda face the challenges b ravely. She studies in 9th standard at Government High School Malwana and is suffering from Polio. Unable to walk on h...   READ MORE   Broken, leaking pipes cause acute water shortage in Pingi Dhar 8/1/2019 11:10:54 PM Arun Jasrotia Early Times Report Udhampur, Aug 1: The failure of Public Health Engineering (PHE) department in plugging leakages of broken pipes in Pingi-Dhar village in Panchari tehsil of district Udhampur has caused acute water crisis. The pipes were laid 20 years ago. However, nobody bothered to plug the leaks till date. Joginder Singh local while talking to ET said we face water crises due to the failure of the department concerned . He added that 20 years ago the pipe line ...   READ MORE   Sushma Chauhan, Rohit Khajuria assume offices 8/1/2019 11:10:30 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 1: Sushma Chauhan took over the charge here from outgoing Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar. After assuming office, Chauhan chaired an introductory meeting with the senior officers and other staff of DC office. She urged them to synergize efforts to complete the pending works with a special focus on the mega infrastructural projects. Beside others, the meeting was attended by ADDC Tanvir Iqbal Malik, ADCs Rishpal Singh and Tahir Firdous, CPO Yoginder Sing...   READ MORE   Man uses Sarpanch sister's powers Political Gundagardi! 8/1/2019 11:10:14 PM Rajesh Tandon Early Times Report Poonch, Aug 1: Jammu and Kashmir in known as the state of political Gundagardi, as many politicians are harassing administration for unlawful acts. For the sake of their personal benefits, many politicians use their party name and many misuse their powers of representation. There are many such elements in Poonch politics who are harrassing administration forcing them to do unlawful acts. One such element is found in Surankote tehsil wherein a political activist of a particular party is harassing the administration by saying "Mai Surpench hu" whileas his sister is a public representative. Sources informed that, the man always poses as sarpanch i...   READ MORE   From 1603 in 1989, SRTC has just 847 vehicles today 8/1/2019 11:10:05 PM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 1: Having been set up to generate revenue and create job opportunities in the state, the State Road Transport Corporation is running in losses and there has been 47 percent reduction in the number of vehicles since 1990. The State Road Transport Corporation was established as government transport undertaking in 1948 with a fleet of 50 buses and was later converted into Corporation in 1976. The Corporation had 1603 vehicles in 1989, including 978 buses and 625 trucks. Their number has reduced to 847-528 buses and 319 trucks. Among these vehicles, the government figures reveal 397 are over aged. Similarly, the number of employees has de...   READ MORE   Article 35 A: Kashmir parties to hold joint meeting soon 8/1/2019 11:09:59 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 1: In the wake of reports about the possible abrogation of the Article 35 A in the coming times, the regional parties in Kashmir are planning to hold a joint consultative meeting soon. Sources said in the wake of a telephonic conversation between Peoples Democratic Party, President, Mehbooba Mufti and her National Conference counterpart, Dr Farooq Abdullah, the regional parties are into consultations. Sources said the statement of Peoples Conference President Sajad Lone that the local parties should be united in such times and a similar statement made by bureaucrat turned politician Dr Shah Faesal, the parties are likely to meet before Eid-ul-Azha. Sourc...   READ MORE   Attachment of teachers mocks at Govt order of detachment 8/1/2019 11:09:55 PM AB Sharma Early Times Report Rajauri, Aug 1: Even as the government recently issued a fresh order seeking detachment of all the teachers who have been attached away from their original place of posting, scores of teachers in Sunderbani tehsil here continue to enjoy "their choice of attachment." Official sources said atleast five teachers in zone Lower Hathal alone continue to be attached for years. Officials said one of them, who is an ReT and thus couldn't be attached has been attached with the office of Director School Education Jammu in brazen violation of norms. "None of them is being detached as they enjoy patronage of the powerful and mighty," said a senior official on the condi...   READ MORE   Gulmarg golf course hits a rough patch 8/1/2019 11:09:47 PM Saahil Suhail Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 01: The Gulmarg Golf Course, one of the top golf courses of Jammu and Kashmir has hit rough patch this year. Golfers complain that the Gulmarg Development Authority, the nodal agency for maintaining the Golf Course of Gulmarg has left open it for horses. Golfers say that the picturesque meadow of Gulmarg is dotted with horse manure and particularly one can easily see heaps of garbage and horse manure in golf course at Gulmarg. "At some places the horse manure is very dry, indicating the management is not paying any attention towards this mess" they said. Ghulam Rasool Guru, a noted golfer told Early Times that the Gulmarg Developmen...   READ MORE   AAP leader from Doda booked 8/1/2019 11:09:14 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 1: Taking a strong note of "Anti peace" comment on social media networking site "Facebook", a self styled Aam Admi Party (APP) leader was today booked by Kishtwar police. The leader quoted the killing of late Parihar brother who were brutally murdered by the militants on November 1 last year triggering mass scale protest in entire Jammu region. As per the details available with "Early Times", the Kishtwar administration stated that action was initiated against this self styled leader for uploading highly controversial communal remarks on social media and in this regard District Magistrate (DM) Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana today issued an order...   READ MORE   NIA Files Charge-sheet in case pertaining to attack on CRPF Group Centre, Lethpora 8/1/2019 11:04:26 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 1: The NIA today filed charge-sheet in RC 10/2018/NIA/DLI which relates to a fidayeen attack by a group of threeheavily armed terrorists belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) on CRPF Group Centre at Lethpura, J&K in the intervening night of 30/31st December, 2017. In this attack, five CRPF personnel were martyred and three others got injured. During the ensuing operation, all the three terrorists were killed. Initially, a case under FIR number 150/2017 was registered at Awantipora Police station. Considering the gravity of the case, NIA took over the investigation of the case on 27.02.2018. The chargesheet has been filed in NIA Special Court, Jammu against...   READ MORE

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