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BJP cautions high-command against ‘Babu-Raj’ in J&K Warns prevailing rampant corruption, nepotism in administration would prove disastrous for party in coming elections 9/9/2021 11:51:26 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 9: Within days after facing the anger of the people during a meeting of intellectuals at the border town of RS Pura, the leadership of the J&K unit of BJP has awakened from the deep slumber as some leaders have reported sounded the high-command against the style of functioning of some Babus of administration. Highly placed sources said that these leaders have made it clear to the high command that the ongoing ‘Babu Raj’ in J&K is going to be proved disastrous for the party in the coming assembly elections. Notable participants in the intellectuals’ meeting held at R S Pura last week minced no words in attacking BJP leaders for their failure to provide basic amenities to the people. Intellectuals regretted that people of Jammu province had voted wholeheartedly for BJP in the 2014 Parliamentary elections, 2014 Assembly polls, and 2019 Parliamentary elections but now during the present ‘Babu Raj’ people of Jammu are bearing maximum brunt. One after other participants pointed towards prevailing rampant corruption in the administration and cautioned ...   READ MORE

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Poisoning eco-sensitive zones a new norm in JK, thanks to ‘Babu Raj’ 9/9/2021 11:51:23 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 9: Walking past the lush green meadows, emerald streams and majestic mountains of Kashmir’s famous tourist spot called Pahalgam, one is astonished to find the way in which the present dispensation led by the arrogant babus is out there to destroy the serene beauty with absolute impunity. The macadamisation of the roads near Betaab Valley in Pahalgam presents a best picture of how the babus are out there to demolish the environs and turn the beautiful Valley...   READ MORE   One year after LG’s visit, work on AIIMS Jammu going on at snail’s pace 9/9/2021 11:51:01 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 9: Notwithstanding claims of the authorities, developmental work on AIIMS is going at a snail’s pace due to the casual the approach of the higher-ups towards the completion of developmental projects of Jammu province. Today’s meeting of former Deputy Chief Minister, Kavinder Gupta with Union Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh is a clear indication that the work on AIIMS is not going at a satisfactory pace. Gupta has urged Dr. Singh to expedite work on Central Government projects in J&K including prestigious AIIMS and Devika river projects. Kavinder called on Dr. Singh at New Delhi and discussed various development-related issues and the party’s prospects on...   READ MORE   No such fee in Ladakh, but Dogras to pay for owning pet dog! 9/9/2021 11:50:54 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 9: Much against the expectations from the abrogation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, the Dogra community is being pushed to “financial burdens” like paying annual fee for owning a pet dog whereas no such directives are in place for Ladakh. In 2020, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) had fixed August 31 as the deadline to register all pet dogs with a registration fee of Rs 500. Those who failed to register their pets face challan or the pet is impounded. Interestingly, where as no such directives have been imposed on the residents of Ladakh union territory, Kashmir where similar rules exist on dog fee, won’t be impacted much. As per t...   READ MORE   Irked by ‘corrupt’ babus, residents raise posters for LG Sinha Urge him to direct SMC to stop illegal constructions in their area 9/9/2021 11:50:48 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Sept 9: With no end to illegal constructions in the summer capital of Srinagar coupled with the unwillingness of the officials to listen to the public woes, the residents have raised life size posters and hoardings seeking intervention of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha. It’s believed to be for the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir that locals are so irked by the allegedly cold response of the officials towards complaints of corruption and ill...   READ MORE   BRICS has adopted a counter-terrorism action plan: PM Modi 9/9/2021 11:50:32 PM Agencies New Delhi, Sept 9: The BRICS has adopted a counter-terrorism action plan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while chairing a virtual summit of the five-nation grouping. The summit, which was hosted by India, was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazil's Jair Bolsanaro. The BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) brings together five of the largest developing countries of the world, representing 41 per cent of the global population, 24 per cent of the global GDP and 16 per cent of the global trade. In his opening remarks, Modi said India has received full cooperation ...   READ MORE   Rousing reception to Rahul Gandhi: A warning signal for BJP in Jammu 9/9/2021 11:50:22 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 9: Rousing reception accorded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is a ‘warning’ signal for J&K BJP because for the first time after 2014, such a welcome was accorded to any Congress leader in the Jammu region. From Satwari Airport to Katra-the base camp of the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi large number of peoples were seen standing on both sides of the road to welcome Rahul Gandhi. Although people were mobilized by local Congress leaders to mark thei...   READ MORE   CAT upholds validity of J&K Civil Services (Decentralization & Recruitment) Act, 2010 9/9/2021 11:46:55 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Early timse Report JAMMU, Sept 9: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench has upheld the validity of Sub Section (2) of Section 10 of J&K Civil Services (Decentralization & Recruitment) Act, 2010 along with Rule 19 of J&K Civil Services (Decentralization & Recruitment) Rules, 2010. As per the details available with Early Times, according to the aforesaid provisions for the purpose of promotions from district cadre to a division cadre post shall be allocated to each district the number of Divisional Cadre post in the ratio and proportion as the cadre strength of each district bears to the total cadre strength of Division as far as practicable and make pr...   READ MORE   CBDT extends due dates for filing of Income Tax returns, various reports of audit for Assessment Year 2021-22 9/9/2021 11:46:40 PM Ishtiyaq Ahmad eaRLY tIMES rePORT Srinagar, Sept 9: Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to further extend the due dates for filing of Income Tax Returns and various reports of audit for the Assessment Year 2021-22. Officials said that the decision was taken on the consideration of difficulties reported by the taxpayers and other stakeholders in filing of Income Tax Returns and various reports of audit for the Assessment Year 2021-22 under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the “Act”), As per the details the due date of furnishing of Return of Income for the Assessment Year 2021-22, which was 31st July, 2021 under sub-section (1) of section 139 of the Act, as extended to 30th Septe...   READ MORE

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