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Nadda snubs J&K BJP leaders for 'speaking more' on controversial issues 8/3/2019 12:16:29 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 2: BJP high command has snubbed outspoken party leaders of J&K who have habit of speaking on controversial issues to remain in the limelight. After Home Minister Amit Shah's directions to party leader at Srinagar on June 26 this year, this time party's national working president JP Nadda has taken some leaders to task for unnecessarily speaking on controversial issues. Credible sources said that during his recent meeting with J&K BJP leaders Nadda had snubbed them for speaking more and working less on the ground. He had suggested local leadership to rather do ground work for the forthcoming Assembly polls to form government in the state with the help of some like-minded groups. Credible sources said a strict clear warning has been given to local leaders against speaking on contentious issue like Article 35A and 370 and asked them to speak on civic issues only because they (local leaders) lack vision to speak on such important issues. As reported in the media, the aim of meeting was to give directions to the state leadership against indulging into ...   READ MORE

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No mention of Articles 35A, 370! what NC discussed with PM? 8/3/2019 12:16:21 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 2: Even as the National Conference had claimed to be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of Articles 35A and 370 seeking the safeguard of these laws, there was no mention of the twin laws in party handout as released in connection with the meeting. On August 1, three of the senior NC leaders including Dr Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Justice Retd Hasnain Masoodi had called on the Prime Minister for a meeting in the national capital. As per the NC, the meeting lasted for around twenty minutes. Though the party instantly released a handout in connection with the same, there was no particular mention of Article 35 A and 370. The party said...   READ MORE   Amarnath Yatra suspended citing terror threats, govt asks tourists, yatris to leave Kashmir immediately 8/3/2019 12:16:13 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 2: In an advisory that is bound to further deepen panic in the Valley, Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday asked Amarnath Yatris and tourists to cut short their stay and return as soon as possible in the wake of intelligence inputs of "specific threats" to the pilgrimage. Citing the latest intelligence inputs of the terror threats in the Valley, the security advisory issued by the J&K Home department said that the Amarnath pilgrims and the tourists "may curtail their stay in the Valley immediately and take necessary measures to return as soon as possible." "Keeping in view the latest intelligence inputs of terror threats with specific targeting of the Ama...   READ MORE   Maintain calm, do not believe rumours: Governor to political leaders 8/3/2019 12:16:06 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 2: Governor Satya Pal Malik met a delegation of political leaders including Mehbooba Mufti, Shah Faesal, Sajjad Lone and Imran Ansari. They had sought to meet the Governor who immediately gave them time. The delegation expressed concerns about the panic situation in the Kashmir valley created by the developments during the day including the advisory issued by the government asking Amarnath Yatris and tourists to return as soon as possible. The Governor informed the delegation that there were serious and credible inputs which were available to the security agencies regarding terrorist attacks on the Amarnath Yatra. There was a Press Conference today afte...   READ MORE   Mehbooba meets Farooq; calls on Guv along with Lone, Faesal 8/3/2019 12:15:46 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 2: In an unprecedented late night development, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti called on the Governor Satya Pal Malik along with some other mainstream leaders. Mehbooba who addressed a press conference at her residence walked to the residence of National Conference President and Member of Parliament, Dr. Farooq Abdullah and talked with him regarding the developments that took place today. She later on went to ...   READ MORE   Omar Abdullah claims Gulmarg and Pahalgam being 'emptied', tourists moved out in buses 8/3/2019 12:15:28 AM Early Times Report srinagar, Aug 2: Hours after the administration of Jammu and Kashmir, currently under President's rule, issued an advisory to Amarnath Yatra pilgrims and tourists asking them to 'curtail' their stay in the Valley and leave immediately, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah claimed on Thursday that tourists in Gulmarg and Pahalgam were being taken out vial buses. Omar claimed in a tweet that tourist attractions like Gulmarg and Pahalgam were being 'emptied' and tourists s...   READ MORE   What about Kashmiris: Shah Faesal on security advisory for tourists, Amarnath pilgrims 8/3/2019 12:15:09 AM Early Times Report srinagar, Aug 2: After the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration issued a security advisory for the tourists and Amarnath yatra pilgrims citing terror threat, former IAS officer-turned-politician Shah Faesal asked the government if a similar advisory is being considered for the Kashmir locals. In view of the "latest intelligence inputs of terror threats", the state J&K asked the Amarnath pilgrims and the tourists to curtail their yatra and leave Kashmir as soon as possible...   READ MORE   Government order triggers panic, chaos across Kashmir People line up at ATMs, petrol pump in state of shock 8/3/2019 12:14:42 AM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report srinagar, Aug 2: A government order issued by Principal Secretary Home asking tourists and Amarnath pilgrims to curtail their stay and to return to their homes immediately triggered panic and chaos across Kashmir today. The order stated that in view of the intelligence input that Amarnath Yatra is being attacked by the militants, Yatris and tourists must curtail their visit and return to their homes immediately. The order resulted in chaos at the base camps of Baltal in Sonmarg and Chandanwari at Pahalgam with pilgrims and tourists packing their bags and planning to go back. "Keeping in view the latest intelligence inputs of terror threats with specif...   READ MORE   30 yrs on, Govt undecided on leave encashment for exiled KPs 8/3/2019 12:14:28 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 2: The government is undecided over grant of leave encashment in favour of displaced employees from Valley, and all the displaced employees leading an exiled life in Jammu and other parts of country have been deprived of this facility by the government. Right from 1989 after their mass exodus from Valley of Kashmir the migrant employees were not considered eligible for the benefit by the authorities at the helm of affairs on the pretext that the migration period is not being treated on duty but on leave. This has been main plea of authorities in support of not entitling the displaced employees for leave encashment. However migrant employees on the other han...   READ MORE   Cong confused, discusses J&K situation without any representative from Jammu 8/3/2019 12:14:14 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 2: While as whole nation is in a suspense over 'moves' to be taken by Union Government on Kashmir, top leadership of country's oldest party Congress is still groping in the dark. Instead of taking clear stand on prevailing situation, Congress is in a dilemma and most of the leaders are hesitating to give any clear statement. Today J&K Policy Planning Group of the Congress Party met under the Chairmanship of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister. Dr. Karan Singh, former Sadre Riyasat, Ghulam Nabi Azad, P. Chidambaram, Ambika Soni, Tariq Hamid Karra, Ghulam Ahmed Mir, Rigzing Zora, were present in the meeting. Interestingly there is no representative f...   READ MORE   Tehsildar takes 1 month to complete probe; accused shielded Bribe case against Patwari 8/3/2019 12:14:07 AM AB Sharma Early Times Report sunderbani, Aug 2: The undue delay on the part of Tehsildar Siot (Rajouri), in completing the inquiry against the Patwari Pajwal for allegedly demanding bribe from a person in lieu of issuing registration record of his land has raised the finger on the department which is making all efforts to shield the corrupt Patwari. Pertinently, an audio clip went viral on July 8, 2019 in which Patwari Halqa Pajwal Shafiq Ahmad was demanding Rs 2500 from one Rakesh Kumar for issuance of document of his land. Taking note of issue, ADC Vinod Kumar attached the Patwari with his office and initiated inquiry of the matter and appointed Tehsildar Siot as the inquiry officer. ...   READ MORE   If I win will work 24x7 to resolve basic issues: Munish to people Day 70: Mass Contact Programme Continues 8/3/2019 12:13:40 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 2: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Friday said that his decision to contest the forthcoming assembly polls as an independent candidate from Gandhi Nagar constituency has unnerved many politicians. Carrying forward his mass contact programme in different areas for the 70th consecutive day today, Munish said, "Since the day I have decided to contest the upcoming elections I have been reaching out to people and listening to their grievances. During all these da...   READ MORE   Will distribute my salary among needy' 8/3/2019 12:13:06 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   Sanitation, Drainage, Garbage dumping greet visitors at Sainik Colony 8/3/2019 12:08:07 AM Ealy Times Report JAMMU, Aug 2: The resident of the Sainik Colony is facing huge problems regarding roads, sanitation, Drainage as well as the heaps of garbage on the roadside are welcoming residents along with visitors. Sudhir Singh, Pritam Kumar Ajay Singh, Mannu, KK Sharma and others told Early Times expressed dismay over the negligible approach of the concerned authorities with regards to the construction of roads and other developmental works in the area. "Digging was done by differ...   READ MORE   Azad Asks Modi Govt to Act Cautiously, Says Wrong Step Might Precipitate 'Deep Crisis' 8/2/2019 11:57:43 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 2: Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday cautioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to act cautiously in Jammu and Kashmir issue, as any wrong step might precipitate a deep crisis in the ongoing atmosphere of heightened insecurity and fear. The statement by the senior leader arrived after Centre asked pilgrims of the annual Amarnath Yatra, along with tourists in Jammu & Kashmir to curtail their visit immediately. Expressing his concern, Azad said, as quoted by news agency, "Massive build-up of security forces, curtailment of Amarnath Yatra and also unprecedented advisories being issued to tourists, yatris and civilians are creating an atmosphere o...   READ MORE   10 DySP reshuffle 8/2/2019 11:57:35 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 2: J&K Home Department today ordered reshuffling of 10 DySP ranks officer of Police. Mohammad Usman, DYSP JKAP-8th Bn is transferred and posted as DYSP PC Srinagar against one Leave Reserve post of DYSP, Abdul Ghafoor, DYSP JKAP-8th Bn is transferred and posted as DYSP PC Bandipora against available vacancy, Parupkar Singh, DYSP SDRF 2nd Bn is transferred and posted as DYSP PC Jammu against available vacancy, Dr. Sunniya Wani, SDPO Gandhi Nagar Jammu is transferred and posted as DYSP IR-1 5th Bn vice Jeetan Ji Mattoo, Pushkar Nath Tikoo, DYSP Crime Branch Jammu is transferred and posted as DYSP PC Doda against one Leave Reserve Post of DYSP, Ram Singh, DYSP ...   READ MORE   Doodh Ganga's unhygienic water creates a `storm' Now SHRC issues notices to DULB-K, DRS 8/2/2019 11:57:22 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 2: Taking cognizance of a rejoinder filed by the complainant in connection with supply of un-hygienic drinking water from Doodh Ganga water filtration plant, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) today issued notices to Directorate of Urban Local Bodies Kashmir (DULB-K) and Department of Rural Sanitation (DRS) thus making them parties in the complaint. The complaint titled J&K RTI Movement v/s State of J&K was listed for hearing on Friday before Chairperson Justice B A Nazki. Taking cognizance of the rejoinder filed by complainant organization, Chairperson SHRC sought a report from Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Directorate of Urban Local Bodies Ka...   READ MORE   Militant killed, jawan martyred in encounter in Shopian 8/2/2019 11:57:13 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 2 : A militant was killed and a soldier was martyred in an encounter between the security forces and the ultras in Shopian district on Friday, Army said. A cordon-and-search operation was launched in Pandoshan area of the south Kashmir district after a tip-off about the presence of militants there. An encounter followed after the militants fired upon the search party, an official said.n "One terrorist, Zeenat-ul-Islam, a resident of Memender area of Shopian, has been killed in the Pandoshan operation," an Army official said. During the operation, a soldier - Sepoy Rambir of 34 Rashtriya Rifles - was also killed. Last week two Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists wer...   READ MORE   Chenab valley tense after security advisory 8/2/2019 11:57:06 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 2: The security alert asking the tourists and Amarnath pilgrims to cut short their trip to Kashmir created panic in Chenab valley viz Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts of Jammu province. As per the details available with "Early Times", there was lot confusion among the people in all the three districts of Chenab valley as people were seen busy dumping the ration and other essential commodities fearing that something is going to happen at government level. The people told the "Early Times" that they were in dilemma that what is happening in the state added that the Kashmir situation makes direct impact on the situation in Chenab valley ...   READ MORE   Nothing is well in Shiv Colony Kunjwani, Shanker Colony Gangyal Dilapidated roads, chocked drains and low voltage irk residents 8/2/2019 11:07:37 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 2: The residents of Shiva Colony Kunjwani and Shankar Colony Gangyal have been denied the basic amenities as the dilapidated lanes, choked drains or no drains, low voltage supply besides defunct street lights are speaking volumes about the utter neglect of the areas by successive representatives. Editor of Early Times Munish Gupta, who has decided to contest as an independent candidate from Gandhi Nagar Assembly Constituency today continued his mass contact prog...   READ MORE   Dilapidated roads, erratic power & water supply irk residents of Shanker Nagar 8/2/2019 11:07:22 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 2: The residents of Shanker Nagar of Malik Market have been facing numerous civic issues including dilapidated roads, drains, erratic water supply and many more, which have been ignored by the concerned departments. Continuing his mass contact programme, Munish Gupta, Editor Early Times, who would be contesting upcoming assembly election as an independent candidate from Gandhi Nagar constituency met the residents of Shanker Nagar and heard their problems. The ...   READ MORE   'Pakistan's plot to target Amarnath Yatris foiled; US-made sniper rifle recovered' 8/2/2019 11:05:46 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 2: Pakistan has pushed five highly trained terrorists belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed group with the specific intension of disrupting the ongoing Amarnath Yata and to disrupt the relative peace in the Valley. Reports quoting intelligence sources said a group of five Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists from Pak Occupied Kashmir (PoK) have entered the Indian border, possibly last week. These terrorists are capable of carrying out major destructive acts in the Kashmir Val...   READ MORE   Govt puts Air Force, Army on high alert in Kashmir, Omar Abdullah sounds alarm 8/2/2019 11:04:18 PM Agencies New Delhi, Aug 2: A day after the Centre decided to send an additional 28,000 troop to Kashmir, he central government has now put the Army and Air Force on high alert in Jammu and Kashmir. Rashtriya Rifles and other regular units deployed on the LoC have been asked to be prepared for any attempts by Pakistan to push terrorists into the Kashmir valley. Indian Air Force fighter aircrafts have been patrolling over Jammu and Kashmir since Thursday evening as part of the operational alert. The steps have been taken in view of the increased troop induction. Reacting to the development of Air Force and Army being on high alert, former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said, "What "o...   READ MORE

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