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12th pass become under secretary, holds key position Anything can happen in J&K Avinash Azad 8/8/2018 10:16:00 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 7: There are several bureaucrats in Jammu and Kashmir who may be experienced but do not fulfil requisite qualification for holding important positions in the state administration. For example, an official who is an undergraduate and his feeding department is Secretariat-II is holding post of Deputy Secretary in Planning and Development Department, sources said, adding that the officer would retire in January 2021 and before that he is likely to get another rank. Similarly, another official from Hospitality, Protocol and Agencies holding a key post. "The officer with 11th pass as his qualification is holding the post of Deputy Director since March 28, 2013 in his feeding department," said sources. They said that apart from undergraduates inducted into KAS, there are several officers who have managed to get themselves inducted into the KAS on the basis of degrees obtained from unrecognized universities and institutes. While expressing regret over loopholes existing in the system, sources said: "Even as several of these departmental promote from fe...   READ MORE

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After failing to get things done PDP MLC launches Funds under AMRUT scheme landed in selected pockets during PDP-BJP government 8/7/2018 11:52:37 PM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report srinagar, Aug 7: Despite being in power for more than three and half years with Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) in Jammu & Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) failed to improve the drainage system in the state more so in Kashmir valley. Today on August 7, 2018, one was forced to laugh at a leader of PDP who castigated the Governor Narendra Nath Vohra led state administration after the valley especially the Srinagar city was hit by rainfall. While most of the areas were hit by rains this morning there were others where the rainfall started on Monday night. As if the PDP had done wonders during its tenure the PDP leader took on the Vohra led administra...   READ MORE   Irregularities in recruitment of MOs under NHM Aspirants allege discrimination in interviews 8/7/2018 11:52:27 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 7: Alleging misappropriation in the interview process, applicants have claimed that some blue eyed candidates with average marks in academics were given maximum marks in interview to select them. Wishing anonymity, Aspirants for the post of Medical Officers in AYUSH department told Early Times that the National Health Mission (NHM) Jammu and Kashmir vide advertisement no. SHS/NHM/J&K/J/6590-93 Dated 01-08-16 and SHS/NHM/JK/12884-91 dated 09-11-2017 had invited candidates in which hundreds of candidates applied for these posts. "As per advertisement mentioned above the selection process was based on prorate basis i.e 80 % of the percentage secured in BAMS +20...   READ MORE   LA's tainted babu yet to face deptt action 10 days after FIR, LA Sectt awaits 8/7/2018 11:52:15 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 7: The influence of tainted Under Secretary Legislative Assembly can be gauged from this: even after 10 days after an FIR was lodged against him by the Crime Branch of police for duping many people on false promise of providing government jobs, the LA Secretariat is yet to receive official communication from the Crime Branch about FIR for departmental action. However, the LA Secretariat, taking cognizance of newspaper reports about FIR by Crime Branch, had issued a notice to the official seeking his explanation on the incident. But no official communication about FIR has been received till date, raising questions on the investigating agency. Sources inform...   READ MORE   JK House Delhi becomes holiday home for influential women officers 8/7/2018 11:52:04 PM K Koushal Early Times Report jammu, Aug 7: Exploiting the slogan of women empowerment, some influential women officers have made JK house in New Delhi an all women institution, wherein officers and officials are reportedly using political clout to get postings. According to sources, such gathering of women officers has worsened the condition of the JK house. "The Resident Commission New Delhi has turned into Women's Commission by posting of the women officers from the other departments especially from education department," alleged sources adding that the incompetent women officials have been transferred by the bureaucrats for their self interest and benefits, resulting into plaguing...   READ MORE   Governor reviews attendance 8/7/2018 11:51:46 PM Early Times Report srinagar, Aug 7: In a meeting with Saugat Biswas, Secretary Information Technology, Governor N.N. Vohra was briefed about the status of attendance in offices and progress in registering and monitoring attendance in all government offices of the State. Secretary Biswas informed Governor that since the last review on 28th July the registration on the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) has risen by 45,167, taking the total registration of employees on the AE...   READ MORE   Reshuffle in police after reports of possible revolt! 8/7/2018 11:51:12 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 7: Barely a day after New Delhi-based national media reported that intelligence agencies have warned that there could be a possible "revolt" in the police ranks and massive unrest in Jammu and Kashmir if the Supreme Court passes an "adverse" order on Article 35A of the Constitution, there was massive reshuffle in the JKP. Around two dozen police officers, mainly of the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police and Superintendent of Police were transferred as a part of the reshuffle. District heads of police have been largely transferred on August 6, a few hours after the hearing on the Article 35 A was deferred by the Supreme Court to August 27. On August 5, ...   READ MORE   Even after breaking of alliance PDP leadership keeps BJP in good humour 8/7/2018 11:51:05 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 7: Even after breaking up of alliance PDP leadership is trying to keep BJP in good humour and does not want to take confrontation with erstwhile coalition partner. Announcement of the PDP remain abstain from Thursday's most prestigious elections to the post of Deputy Chairperson in the Rajya Sabha has authenticate this argument. After the no-confidence motion, which was defeated by the NDA government, deputy chairperson's election has become the latest platform to showcase Opposition unity. The Opposition parties, led by the Congress, will look to retain the post after having burnt its fingers during the election to the Vice President when JD(U) pulled out of...   READ MORE   Making JK colleges digital still an unfinished agenda Crores released years ago, situation 8/7/2018 11:50:59 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 7: The government's non-seriousness towards upliftment of education sector is reflected by its lethargic approach to establish satellite centres in JK colleges with files pertaining to the issue shelved for years. As per reports, the delay has caused the blockade of funds to the tune of whopping 1.70 crore rupees. "There is no forward movement being witnessed so that the satellite centres in different colleges in the far flung areas could have been connected with the varsities in Jammu and Srinagar. Though funds were released years ago by the government, the reality on ground continues to remain dismal," says an official. Reports informed that for taking ed...   READ MORE   Four Junior KAS officers shuffled 8/7/2018 11:50:36 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 7: Government today ordered transfers and postings of junior KAS officers with immediate effect. As per the order issued by the GAD, Shabnam Rashid, Jr.KAS, awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, is posted as Under Secretary in the J&K Government Grievance Cell. Shoaib Noor, Jr. KAS, Under Secretary in the J&K Government Grievance Cell, is recalled and repatriated to the Rural Development Department for further posting. Tahir Mohi-ud-Din Wani, Jr.KAS, Under Secretary in the J&K Government Grievance Cell, is recalled and repatriated to the Employment Department for further posting. Rajinder Singh, Under Secretary...   READ MORE   Four days after his killing, militant figures in police SI list 8/7/2018 11:50:20 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 7: Engineer turned militant Khursheed Ahmad Malik who was killed just 48-hours after he joined the militant ranks, has figured in the shortlist for Sub-Inspector post in Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday. According to list Khursheed, has figured on serial number 1913 under roll number 217291101238 in General Category for Sub Inspector in Jammu and Kashmir Police. Malik, 23, of Aarbal Nikas in Pulwama district was killed along with his aide during a night-long gun battle with the forces in North Kashmir's Sopore area on Friday. The gunfight at Dursoo village left army man, Sepoy Sawar Vijay Kumar, dead. Malik had recently completed his engineering ...   READ MORE   Supply of sub-standard nutritional items by ICDS Mission Director cornered at Niti Ayoug workshop 8/7/2018 11:49:49 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 7: Mission Director of Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) in J&K had to face embarrassment at a workshop organized by Niti Ayoug in Srinagar on Tuesday as some members from civil society groups raised questions about supply of sub standard nutritional items in Anganwadi centres across J&K. Members from civil society groups in presence of senior officials of Niti Ayoug and Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment quoted the news items carried by Early Times and demanded that high level probe be conducted against the involved officers of ICDS including its Mission Director. Details available with Early Times reveal that top officials of Niti...   READ MORE   Citizens protest against alleged sexual harassment of minors 8/7/2018 11:48:40 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 7: A protest march was today organised by student activists led by Voice for Rights an NGO working for the protection of Human Rights in the state of Jammu and Kashmir along with the members of civil society against the sexual exploitation and sexual assault committed on three minor girls of a private school. The march started from main gate of the Jammu University and culminated at Vikram Chowk. Speaking on the occasion, the student activists demanded imme...   READ MORE   Four soldiers including Major martyred Two militants eliminated S Tahir-ul Haq 8/7/2018 11:48:09 PM Early Times Report BANDIPORA (Gurez), Aug 7: Four army men including a Major were martyred in early morning ambush while as two heavily armed militants were also killed at Govind Nallah in Gurez sector on Tuesday. A police official told Early Times that two militants were also killed in the retaliatory firing and their bodies were found later, though initial reports said four militants had been gunned down. It was a group of 7-8 heavily armed militants who were attempting infiltrat...   READ MORE   Mini Secretariat in Mendhar incomplete despite lapse of seven years MS Nazki 8/7/2018 11:47:09 PM Early Times Report POONCH, Aug 7: Despite a lapse of seven years the construction of mini-secretariat in sub division Mendhar is far away from completion, sources said here today. Work on this dream project started in 2011 and its project cost was Rs 14.10 crores. Funds to the tune of Rs 7.12 crores were sanctioned for this project. The money was spent on raising up the triple story structure of mini-secretariat. The people of Mendhar sub division were hoping that the dream project wi...   READ MORE   Governor reviews Financial Management issues 8/7/2018 11:46:10 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 7: In a meeting held at Raj Bhavan Principal Secretary Finance, Navin K. Choudhary gave a detailed presentation to Governor N.N. Vohra on the execution of current year's budget, the obtaining fiscal and revenue position and the various salary related and other emerging fiscal problems. An official spokesman said that Chaudhary informed the Governor that while revenue expenditure is taking place at its own pace, the pace of developmental expenditure needs...   READ MORE   No coordination between Departments Proper drainage in Sgr city still a distant dream Ishtiyaq Ahmad 8/7/2018 11:45:27 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 7: For the last over a decade now the government has spent hundreds of crores on drainage system here in the Srinagar city and other parts of valley, however there has been no or little difference on the ground. Sources told early times that the state government had taken over hundreds of drainage schemes in Kashmir over the years. However most of them could not be completed due to lack of funds and lack of coordination between various departments. Sources said that under the centrally sponsored scheme-Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and with the financial assistance of the World Bank, the government last year had said...   READ MORE   Congress stages protest demonstration, demand construction of RS Pura-Suchetgarh road 8/7/2018 11:37:13 PM Early Times Report Jammu , Aug 7: Congress activists and leaders today stage protest demonstration against Public Works Department (PWD), demanding construction of RS Pura-Suchetgarh road. According to press release, Mohan Singh senior Congress leader along with activists from different villages such as Suchetgarh, Flora, Mottey, Dher, Kang, Basti Gulag Garh, Abdal, Tohana Tibba, Kaloyein took part in the protest. Addressing the protesters, Ch. Mohan Singh said that the R.S. Pura-Suchetga...   READ MORE   Multi crore project fails in Ganderbal I&FC dept admits failure but hides contractor's name 8/7/2018 11:30:50 PM Saahil Suhail Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 7: The Irrigation and Flood Control department has finally admitted that a multi crore project executed by it in Ganderbal district has failed due to poor engineering. Replying to an RTI query, the department has admitted that Mian Bashir Canal constructed by the department under AIBP scheme in a far off Kangan area has failed as the canal developed leaks and cracks during trial. However, the department hasn't made the details of the contractor public who was allotted the contract of constructing canal, raising serious questions. "The scheme witnessed leakages during testing and these were partially arrested, but the canal faced depositi...   READ MORE

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