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Jammu deserves more districts as its area is two-time that of Kashmir Size of valley district 1585.3 sq km and Jammu's 2629.3 sq km 8/21/2018 11:32:56 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 21: Jammu province, the state's second largest region after Ladakh, is being discriminated against at all levels. Even in terms of districts, Jammu province is at a disadvantageous position and this is the negation of the 1983 Wazir Commission's report and recommendations. Wazir Commission was appointed by Sheikh Abdullah in 1981 under pressure from Jammu. According to the Wazir Commission report, Jammu deserved 10 districts and Kashmir 7. But the Ghulam Nabi Azad or the Congress-led Government in the state bypassed this recommendation and increased the number of districts in Kashmir with one stroke of pen from the existing 6 to 10 in 2007, one each for 1585.3 sq km on an average, with a couple of districts just one-tehsil district (for example, Shopian). The State Government created 4 more districts in Kashmir despite the fact that there was no such demand anywhere in the Valley. It also increased the number of districts in Jammu from 6 to 10, but one each for 2629.3 sq km. The people of Jammu, who fought for more districts between 1975 and 2007 and...   READ MORE

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For a change, Geelani's son opposes stone pelting Saner voice among the hawks 8/21/2018 11:32:43 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 21: It turned out as a big surprise for all political pundits across the state when son of dreaded separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani subtly spoke against the stone pelting in Kashmir, asking leaders to devise new strategies for future. "I came across one of my friends who told me the heart wrenching story of his brother being hit by a stone in one of the incidents when he was out because of an emergency. Now his one eye is completely damaged. This is just a small illustration why is it important that we show a disciplined way during every protest and focus on how to save ourselves from the big enemies rather than opting for self destruction. It is time w...   READ MORE   Unemployed BDS rue Govt apathy, No posts advertised since 2008 8/21/2018 11:32:27 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 21: Despite large population of the state suffering from dental ailments, government has been ignoring dentistry and focusing on only creating new Government Medical Colleges in the State while hundreds of unemployed Bachelor of Dental Surgeons (BDS) were bearing brunt of Government's apathy. Sources told Early Times that no post of dental surgeon has been advertised by the government during last ten years leaving many trained dentists unemployed. "Despite knowing the fact that the need of dental care and its awareness has become important due to changing life style which has been affecting oral health of the today's generation, no dental service has been...   READ MORE   Satya Pal Malik replaces N N Vohra as Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Views about Article 35-A cost Vohra dearly 8/21/2018 11:31:54 PM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 21: In a significant development the Government of India today made sweeping changes at the top most level with eight Governors being either appointed or transferred. Such a change has also taken place in Jammu & Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir Governor, Narendra Nath Vohra has been removed from his post and his place has been taken by Satya Pal Malik. Malik is presently discharging his duties as Governor of Bihar. He is likely to assume office as Ja...   READ MORE   Disobeying orders, GMC's MO holds medical camp 8/21/2018 11:31:20 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 21: Setting aside the orders issued by the Principal of the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H) for banning the faculty members and consultants from holding any medical camp, a Medical Officer posted in Super Speciality Hospital (SSH) Jammu held a medical camp at Jagti in Nagrota to give boost to his private practice. Photographs posted by Ranjit Thakur, the Medical Officer in the Department of Urology in SSH, on various social networking sites show ...   READ MORE   PSC shortlists non-NET/SLET for posts of AP in IT Violating UGC rules 8/21/2018 11:30:18 PM Akshay Azad Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 21: The Public Service Commission has shortlisted mostly non-NET/SLET or PhD qualified candidates for the posts of Assistant Professors in Information Technology subject, in total violation of University Grants Commission guidelines. Though the PSC has reportedly taken the excuse that NET or SLET is not being conducted in the IT subject so candidates with only PG have been shortlisted, experts have out-rightly rejected these 'hollow' pleas. The experts have argued that NET or SLET is also not being conducted in Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology subject but the candidates have to appear in NET/SLET in the allied subject Life Sciences as per the U...   READ MORE   Nexus between pvt coaches-sports authorities exposed Despite orders, coaches taking classes in Indoor Sports Complex 8/21/2018 11:30:04 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 21: An unholy nexus between sports authorities and private coaches of skating has been exposed, as despite orders issued by the Divisional Sports Officer (J), J&K State Sports Council Jammu debarring the private coaches to take classes at skating rink at Indoor Sports Complex as private coaches are still taking classes in the stadium premises. The orders issued by the sports authorities were issued just to hoodwink the higher authorities and parents of the skaters. It is pertinent to mention here that Divisional Sports Officer (J), J&K State Sports Council Jammu issued an order which reads: "As per the directions of Secretary, J&K State Sports Council and ...   READ MORE   'Prevalent peace has frustrated Pak handlers' Govt apprehends violence after Eid prayers 8/21/2018 11:29:47 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 21: Even as the situation in Kashmir has improved a lot since Governor NN Vohra took over, the state government apprehends violence in the valley during the 3-day Eid Ul Azha festival that starts Wednesday. Sources said the intelligence agencies have inputs that Pakistani handlers of militants and separatists have been desperate to give a "new lease of life to the Kashmir issue through street violence." Sources said the intelligence agencies have inputs that miscreants would use the Eid day to meet their ulterior motives only to keep the pot boiling in Kashmir. Sources said the "intelligence inputs" suggest that the Pakistani handlers would try to make the ...   READ MORE   'Kashmir is now an excuse for Pakistan army to remain in control in Pakistan': Former R&AW chief Talking to Islamabad would be a futile exercise 8/21/2018 11:23:27 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 21: "Kashmir is now an excuse for the Pakistan army to remain in control in Pakistan," says former R&AW chief Vikram Sood. The Kashmir issue is now merely an excuse used by the Pakistan Army to remain in control and the neighbouring country's army is nothing but the "largest corporate" entity running a range of enterprises from "fertiliser to bread" factories, he claims. "It is now the largest corporate entity in Pakistan. It owns land, owns properties, runs fertiliser factories, runs bread factories, runs atta (wheat flour) factories… It also runs international logistic cell which supplies goons all over the country…(and) heroin," said Sood while reflect...   READ MORE   National flag taken off GDC Samba building 8/21/2018 11:23:15 PM Gurdas Kumar Early Times Report VIJAYPUR, Aug 21: Following ET report on violation of Government order by GDC Samba for flying National Flag at full mast during State mourning on the death of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the college management admitting its mistake made the amends. The issue of the flying National Flag at full mast by GDC Samba management came into light when several people of the area noticed the violation of Government order and disrespect of the former ...   READ MORE   No planning to improve water sanitation JK fails to submit CWMI to Centre 8/21/2018 11:22:58 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 21: With majority population in Jammu and Kashmir receiving contaminated water, the state government has failed to furnish data for its Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) to the Centre. Only 60 percent population in Jammu and Kashmir has access to tap water, of which 34.7 percent get water from treated sources and 29.2 percent from untreated sources. According to the guidelines, it is mandatory that all the drinking water sources have to be tested once in a year for chemical contamination and twice for bacteriological contamination. Besides, the proper filtration of water has to be a continuous process. However, the JK did not submit data for its ...   READ MORE   Over loading goes unchecked in Kishtwar 8/21/2018 11:22:50 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Kishtwar, Aug 21: Despite losing several lives in road accidents, over loading of passenger vehicles goes unchecked in majority of areas in Kishtwar District. As per the video available with "Early Times", An ECO bearing Registration No. JK17-5302 was found overloaded with over 20 passengers in Chatroo area of the District. In 31 Second video, the Eco vehicle is clearly seen overloaded with passengers. Some passengers could be seen on the roof top o...   READ MORE   Gas agencies in Jammu fleece consumers Charge Rs 20 on delivery of each cylinder 8/21/2018 11:21:05 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 21: Domestic Gas provider agencies of Jammu Division are allegedly fleecing the consumers keeping a cut of Rs 20 on delivery of each cylinder, according to a complaint filed with J&K Grievance Cell? over the unabated loot. The complainant in his complaint alleged that agencies are earning daily lakhs of rupees, as there are over 10 lakh LGP consumers in the Division. "Agencies charge delivery charges Rs 20 from consumers, even if they pick cylinder from sale point", the complainant claimed in his complaint and added that it is mandatory not charge delivery fees if a consumer picks cylinder from sale point. He claimed that it is obligations on Gas agenc...   READ MORE   DC initiates inquiry after advisor intervenes Axing of 300 walnut trees in Budgam 8/21/2018 11:20:57 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 21: Taking cognizance of the report published in Early Times, highlighting illegal felling of Walnut trees in connivance with some government officials, the Deputy Commissioner Budgam has initiated probe into the axing of 300 walnut trees allegedly in violation of J&K Reservation of Specified Trees Act by a private transmission company which is erecting transmission towers and lines in several villages of Budgam. As reported already the local timber mafia are having a field day due to lack of checks and balances in more than a dozen villages. As work on erection of towers and laying of transmission line is going on from last one year in Khansahib and Ch...   READ MORE

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