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| Govt to expedite probe on Smart cards scam for secretariat employees | | JK's former Fin Minister to face music soon | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 31: The State Accountability Commission (SAC) in 2012 said 'it doesn't have jurisdiction to proceed on anonymous complaints' and later had to close the case against the former finance minister for allegedly awarding smart card contract to his son worth crores in the state.
Yuva Shakti Mission, an organisation, that year in February levelled allegations against the former minister that he had given smart card contract to his son worth crores of rupees.
The Commission, however, in its report said that since there were question marks over the identity of the complainants they cannot proceed further and closed the inquiry.
"This Commission does not have jurisdiction to proceed on anonymous complaints filed without giving sufficient particulars of the complainant(s) so as to identify them, like the instant complaint, as such we are unable to proceed further in the matter.
The inquiry is therefore closed," the Commission said in its report.
The allegations against The former minister were that he awarded a contract worth rupees two crore to his son, in... | |
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| 'Terrorists targeting innocent in Kashmir at Pakistan's behest' | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 31: Terrorists killing a shopkeeper in Srinagar's outskirts for defying their diktat and not adhering to the shutdown call has once again brought the real face of terror to fore.
According to the media reports soon after the Jammu and Kashmir administration eased-up the restriction in Kashmir valley, the terror outfit Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind had circulated the letter among the shopkeepers to keep their shops close. They had threatened to kill the traders who dare to defy their diktat.
An analyst while talking to Early Times said, "Pakistan and the elements sponsored by it, were expecting that Government of India Reorganising Jammu and Kashmir would lead to lar... | |
| | | | 575 youth join Army, give clear warning to separatists, main-stream parties | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 31: Joining of Indian Army by 575 youth from the State, majority of them from Kashmir Valley, has exposed malicious campaign launched by some forces inside and outside the country against forces. Joining of such a huge number of youth has also exposed leadership of separatists and main stream political parties of Kashmir Valley.
Virtually snubbing left-liberal intellectuals of the country and self-centered leadership of the Valley, these 575 youth today took ple... | |
| | | | Can't trust leaders who failed to provide us with basic amenities: Munish to people | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 31: Editor Early Times Munish Gupta on Saturday cautioned people not to get carried away by the hoax slogans and false promises being made by the leaders, who have represented them in the past.
Carrying forward his mass contact programme at Dashmesh Public High School, Bhour Camp Munish said, "For the past 70 years we are being told that Jammu would become one of the top cities in the country, but till date is has not happened."
"The forthcoming assembly electio... | |
| | | | 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. ... | |
| | | | Govt for major reforms into functioning of Deptts | | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 31: The Governor-led administration is all set to make major reforms into the functioning of government departments.
This comes after turning the Jammu and Kashmir into union territory and will have now more direct control of the Centre.
A source said that New Delhi wants major reforms into the functioning of the government departments in Jammu and Kashmir.
"Jammu and Kashmir government has been told by the Centre to ensure transparency into the functioning of the governance," the source said.
The source said it has been decided to make major changes into Department of Administrative Reforms Inspections and Training working for transpar... | |
| | | | Patients reluctant to leave hospitals | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 31: Due to the prevailing situation, the hospitals in Srinagar have been witnessing abrupt decrease in patient inflow, while those who are admitted in health institutions from sensitive areas are reluctant to leave for home citing harassment by the stone pelters.
Amid clampdown following Abrogation of Article 370, 35A and bifurcation of the state into two union territories, most people either are not allow to come out of home or prefer to stay indoors due to prevailing situation in the valley or fearing for stone pelters.
During these days, the Srinagar's tertiary care hospital SMHS has witnessed a huge decrease of inflow of patients as most people are no... | |
| | | | 2 injured in clash between two groups at Bakshi Nagar | | | 
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: Panic griped in Bakshi Nagar area on Saturday when a clash erupted between two groups over alleged 'old dispute' among them. Both were got injures and hospitalized and a case of attempt to murder has been registered in Police Station Bakshi Nagar.
As per eyewitnesses, on Saturday morning, group members attacked on the opposite party over old dispute and in which second group members also attacked with sharp edged weapon on Saturday.
The incident occurr... | |
| | | | 58 Govt employees suspended in Rajouri for being absent from duty | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 31: As many as 58 employees were placed under suspension on Saturday after they were found being unauthorisedly absent from duty during a major inspection of nearly 100 government offices in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official spokesman said.
A team of officers conducted surprise inspection of 99 government offices across the border district and found 58 employees absent from duty, who were immediately placed under suspension by the district development commissioner, Rajouri, Aijaz Asad, the spokesman said. He said the district administration is periodically conducting surprise inspections to improve work culture in the government offices... | |
| | | | Rs 5 cr kept at disposal of DCs for completion of priority works in Panchayats | | Govt's massive developmental push under Back to village | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 31: In order to give a massive push to various developmental works in Rural areas of the newly created union territories of Jammu Kashmir and Ladkh following the scraping and abrogation of Article 370 and 35 A of the constitution by the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narindra Modi, the government of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh kept Rs 5 Crores each at the Disposal of all the 22 Deputy Commissioners of the two Union Territories to start the works identified during Government's "Back to Village" initiative and in Kishtwar District the government has prioritized 24 works to complete till 15th of September 2019 which include construction of Anganwari centers,... | |
| | | | 6 shops among 12 structures gutted in fire | | | |
Early Times Report
Doda, Aug 31: Twelve structures, including six shops, were gutted in a fire at a market place in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, officials said on Saturday. The fire broke out at the Gandoh market on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. Six shops were among the 12 structures gutted in the fire, an official spokesman said.
Doda Deputy Commissioner Sagar D Doifode on Saturday handed over Rs 25,000 as financial relief to owners of structures that were gutted. The spokesman said Rs 10,000 was given to owners of structures partially damaged in the fire. Doifode assured the victims of all necessary assistance from the district administration.... | |
| | | | "Saturday market" partially opened after three weeks | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 31: After remaining closed for three consecutive Sundays, the famous Saturday market was partially open by some people in the Srinagar city for the business establishment. The market which runs across the Lal Chowk on every Saturday is known for selling all the essentials items from tiny to big house hold things.
On 31st August, few stalls were opened by the people across the city and were selling items like trousers, shoes, ladies suit, track suit and kitchen items. However, most of the stalls still remained off the path.
The government is trying to bring the normalcy back to the track and is convincing business establishment owners to run their shop... | |
| | | | Ceasefire violation: 15 residential houses destroyed in Pak shelling in Gurez | | | |
Early Times Report
Bandipora, Aug 31: As many as 15 residential houses were damaged after Pakistani troops violated ceasefire and resorted to shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in the border town of Gurez in north Kashmir district of Bandipora.
Official sources on Saturday said that Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked shelling in Bagrang area in the Gurez sector. "A residential house caught fire after a Pak shell landed on it," they said.
They said before the fire was doused, 15 houses were completely damaged. "The Pak shelling was retaliated effectively by Indian troops," they added.
They said the affected families were evacuated to safer areas. "One shell landed on a hou... | |
| | | | How offline apps allowing terrorists to chat freely in valley | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, Aug 31: With fake videos on Kashmir coming in droves from Pakistan amid Internet shutdown in the Valley, communications channels are open among separatists as well as local terrorists via several offline chat apps and highly-encrypted anonymous chat platform Tor, giving a hard time to security agencies and authorities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Popular among terrorist networks and anti-government protesters globally, Tor prevents people from tracing location or spying on users' browsing habits. Jammu And Kashmir: Two Terrorists Gunned Down by Security Forces in Baramulla Encounter.
Available for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android, TOR has been used to mobilise protesters ... | |
| | | | Restrictions on movement of people lifted in most parts of Kashmir | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 31: Restrictions were lifted from most parts of Kashmir on Saturday, a day after strict curbs on the movement of people were imposed in view of Friday congregational prayers, officials said.
Restrictions have been lifted from most areas of the valley on Saturday morning, the officials said.
They said barricades have been removed from the roads in most areas of the city and elsewhere in the valley to allow the movement of people.
However, deployment of security forces continued on the ground to maintain law and order, the officials said.
Strict restrictions on the movement of people were imposed across the valley on Friday in view of apprehensions of... | |
| | | | Over 60,000 LPG cylinders distributed in Srinagar, reports of medicine shortage baseless: J&K admin | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 31: The Srinagar district administration on Saturday said that over 60,000 LGP cylinders have been distributed among customers in the last two weeks. The cylinder distribution was stepped up after the authorities asked the department to home deliver LPG cylinders across the district. This has come amid reports suggesting a shortage of basic facilities across Valley especially the health services. However, the administration has refuted these reports, asserting that all services including the health care services are functioning normally, urging people to not believe in "rumours and fake news".
On reports of medical services being affected, the adminis... | |
| | | | Grit & Determination: Disabled man rides auto rickshaw for a living | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31 : Tarsem Pal Bali of Ashok Nagar locality in Satwari area of Jammu was not ready to give up on life though an accident left him disabled when he was just five-year-old. He fought back and started to lead a life like any other physically fit person albeit his earnings are too meager to fend himself and his family.
The 53-year-old has been earning a living by riding an auto rickshaw for the past twenty years. Bali is looking after his family comprising his wif... | |
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