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| Hr Education Deptt breaches HC order, recruitment rules | | Appoints ad-hoc Director Colleges | | | Akshay Azad
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 8: In total breach of High Court order of 2014 and the Jammu and Kashmir Education (Gazetted) colleges Service Recruitment Rules, 2008, the Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education department has made interim arrangement for the post of Director Colleges, rather than appointing a permanent director.
Moreover, the outgoing Director Colleges Dr. TA Kawoosa also held the post of Director for nearly two years in total violation of HC order of 2014 as the order, according to which he was appointed ceased to exist after two months of the HC order.
According to the order passed by Justice Virender Singh of Jammu wing of High Court in response to SWP no. 180... | |
| | | | Is Beigh projecting himself for CM's job? | | Praising Centre, targeting Mehbooba | | |
Early Times Report
jammu, Sept 8: The PDP MP Muzaffar Beigh is reportedly targeting and pressuring Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to relinquish office in the backdrop of ongoing violence in Kashmir valley, apparently in a bid to project himself as a possible successor.
The senior leader of the PDP, who had earlier also criticized Mehbooba Mufti in an interview to a news channel, wherein he had said that she (the CM) should quit the office if she believes that she is not getting the required the support.
Most importantly, he had also said that while the General (read PM Modi) has the broad vision but the foot soldiers -(read the CM) are not able to deliver.
"It seems that Beigh is tryin... | |
| | | | SHO 'strikes' Rs 3 lakh deal by misusing police powers | | | |
Early Times Report
jammu, Sept 8: The SHO of a police station, which falls under the jurisdiction of police headquarters here, is alleged to have struck a deal of Rs 3 lakh with the accused by misuing police powers, and taken the lion's share.
It so happened that a youth was caught from the house of woman a few days back. After the incident became a topic of discussion, the SHO took note of the matter. However, instead of taking an action, he struck a deal of Rs 1 lakh with the accused with the help of a mediator, police sources alleged.
The woman was given Rs 25,000 to keep her mouth shut while the SHO himself allegedly 'gobbled up' half of the amount. Rest of the money was taken by ... | |
| | | | Govt out to break protest calender, separatists to face tough action | | Kashmir Unrest | | | Hyderi Ali
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 8: In a major offensive to crush the ongoing agitation in restive Kashmir, the state government is all set to intensify crackdown on the Hurriyat leaders, who are under scanner of the Union Home Ministry.
While some of the already detained separatist leaders are likely to be shifted to be jails outside Jammu and Kashmir, others who are "still moving around", will be formally arrested.
The phone and internet connectivity, as availed by some Hurriyat office bearers, is also likely to be snapped in the coming days, so that the issuance of any new protest calendar is stopped.
If sources in the Union Home Ministry are to be believed, security cov... | |
| | | | 'Ex- militants playing active role in protests' | | | |
Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 8: The police department's intelligence wing has observed that a good number of the "ex- militants" were playing an active role in the valley protests, ET has learnt.
Highly placed sources maintained that MHA has prepared a note soon after Home Minister Rajnath, along with the All Party Delegation visited Jammu and Kashmir in which they have pointed out that JK police has informed that thousands of ex-militants are playing an active role in the ongoing unrest in valley.
Sources however said that the police intelligence wing has pointed out that rehabilitation policy for ex-militants has not been fully implemented in the valley, which ... | |
| | | | JU strikes at roots of Dogri language | | Hindi teacher heads Dogri deptt | | | Raj Sandeep
Early Times Report
jammu, Sept 8: Dogri is the language of Dogras of Jammu, but it has been subjected to discriminatory treatment in its home. Shockingly, a professor of Hindi department is allowed to head the department of Dogri in Jammu University.
Sources informed Early Times that many stakeholders belonging to different parts of Jammu division have put in their heart and soul for recognition of Dogri language which finally paved way for its incorporation in the Eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution and brought it at par with other regional languages.
Besides, various NGOs and government organization like Dogra Sanstha, Nami Dogri Santha ,J&K Academy of Art Culture ... | |
| | | | As tensions escalate, South Asian countries mull counter offensive | | Pakistan safe haven for terrorists | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 8: After getting cornered, isolated and exposed over spreading terror in south Asian countries, Pakistan has been pushed on back foot as the whispers to dismantle terror machinery in the neighbouring country are becoming loud and clear.
Just a few days ago Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a veiled reference towards Pakistan at a recent G20 forum, said, "One single nation in south Asia is spreading agents of terror in countries of our region. Export of terror, growing radicalisation and spread of extreme violence are common security threats to our societies."
Assertions of Prime Minister Modi left Pakistan red faced and punctured its tall claims about it be... | |
| | | | In J&K only Gazetted officers can avail Medical Insurance Scheme...! | | No circular issued yet in favour of non gazetted employees | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Sept 8: In J&K state gazetted officers who enjoy many privileges under this cadre, have edge over the non gazetted employees in the health sector facilities too, thanks to sluggish approach of the PDP-BJP government which has yet to issue a formal circular that can bring thousands of employees under the cover of Medical Insurance scheme announced during the Governor's rule in March this year. The circular has so far been issued only in favour of Gazetted officers.
Sources said employees working in non gazetted rank in various departments have to run from pillar to post when their family members fall sick in getting their medical bills approved under the normal pr... | |
| | | | Stinking bus stand sans cool water for commuters | | |  Vinod Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 8: Notwithstanding the repeated thrust of Prime Minister Narendra Modi through "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan" campaign to keep all areas clean, the stinking Jammu bus stand explains the seriousness of authorities about cleanliness.
Littered garbage polythene carry bags, potholes full of dirty water and foul smell emanating from filthy urinal at the entrance besides an open filthy nullah are enough to dash the serious efforts of authorities and dis... | |
| | | | Forest Deptt overtakes SSB, regularises adhocees | | | | Arun Singh
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 8: In an case of exceeding powers not vested in any government department, the Forest department has regularised its adhoc employees, bypassing the Service Selection Board.
Sources told Early Times that the Forest department appointed 73 B.Sc. Forestry candidates under order no. 247 in 2000 on adhoc basis as Foresters for a period of six months or till the posts were filled by the SSB, whichever was earlier.
"But the department, overlooking the norms, neither referred the posts to the SSB nor disengaged these adhocees," sources said, adding that the Foresters were regularized under order No. 514-FST in 2012 in clear contravention of the recr... | |
| | | | Miscreants harass female staff in SMHS hospital during night hours | | | | Saqib Junaid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 8:Doctors across Kashmir have been working day and night amid unrest but the hospitals in Srinagar especially SMHS hospital has become a hub of illegal activities where miscreants harass the staff during the night hours.
The doctors have been getting appreciation from the government for having worked tirelessly for the last two months.
But sources said the staff members' especially female members often complain harassment by some people.
"Whenever there is an emergency case, we have to hear abuses and harassment from the furious attendants. We usually don't respond to them but at times there are incidents when a doctor or other medical... | |
| | | | Crime Branch raids godowns, offices of CAPD; unearths scam | | ET report vindicated | | | Saahil Suhail
Early Times Report
Anantnag, Sept 8: Acting on the ET report regarding pilferage and misappropriation of ration to be distributed among people under Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Food Entitlement Scheme (MMSFES), Crime Branch of J&K Police on Tuesday raided offices and godowns of the Department of Consumer Affairs and unearthed misappropriation of thousands of quintals of ration which was to be distributed under the scheme.
The quota of ration, worth of corers was black-marketed in South Kashmir districts. According to official spokesman, Crime Branch sleuths conducted extensive raids in Awantipora and Pulwama areas on 6 September 2016 followed by inspection of records wherei... | |
| | | | Class-IV employee calls the shots in Edu deptt | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 8: Virtually ignoring all orders regarding his detachment and issued by the Education department, an influential Class-IV employee has managed his attachment in the Zonal Educational Office (ZEO) for last 15 years.
If sources are to be believed, Satish Kumar whose place of posting was in middle school Bakore Zone Jourian was attached in ZEO office Jourian since 2001.
Sources further said that in 2015, he was promoted to the post of Laboratory Assistant which is also a Class-IV post but he continues to be working in the ZEO office Jourian.
"Despite of the fact that Laboratory Assistant/Laboratory Bearer post is only meant for High Schools and Higher Secon... | |
| | | | Promulgation of Ordinance | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 8: The Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Mehbooba Mufti accorded sanction to the promulgation of an Ordinance titled ' The Jammu and Kashmir Value Added Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2016' under section 91 of the constitution of J&K.... | |
| | | | Mishra is DG Prisons | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 8: The Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti approved the following transfers and postings in the Police administration.
S.K Mishra, IPS, Special D.G (Coordination), PHQ has been transferred and posted as DGP, Prisons, J&K vice S.P Vaid.
S.P Vaid, IPS, DGP, Prisons, J&K has been transferred and posted as Special DG (Coordination and Law & Order). The post of Special D.G Coordination held by S.K Mishra has been re-designated as Special DG (Coordination and Law & Order) till held by the officer. ... | |
| | | | Transfers, postings in Forest Deptt | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 8:The Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Mehbooba Mufti approved the following promotions in the Forest department:
Ravi Kumar Kesar has been promoted to the level of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests in the Above Super Time Scale -II of Rs 75500-80000 (HAG+) w.e.f 1st July, 2016. Suresh Chugh has been promoted to the level of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests in the Above Super Time Scale -II of Rs 75500-80000 (HAG+) w.e.f 1stSeptember, 2016.
OP Sharma has been promoted to the level of Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests in the Above Super Time Scale -I of Rs 67000-79000 (HAG) w.e.f 1st September, 2016.
NP... | |
| | | | Police officer served notice for raising illegal construction | | | | Early Times Report
anantnag, Sept 8: Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA) has served a notice on a police officer for allegedly raising an illegal construction at Movera, Pahalgam, in violation of the high court orders.
Warning strict action, PDA has also held the officer guilty of taking undue advantage of the prevailing unrest in the valley. The notice, a copy of which is with Early Times, says: "You will be aware of the fact that the high court has imposed a ban on any sort of constructions in the area falling under the PDA jurisdiction. By erecting the wall around your structure at Movera, you aren't only violating the high court directive but are also taking undue advantage of th... | |
| | | | Cabinet approves transfers, postings | | Vyas posted as Principal Secy to CM; Choudhary Comm Secy Finance; Suman Relief and Rehab Comm | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 8: The Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti approved the following transfers and postings in the civil administration.
Pramod Kumar Jain, IAS, Financial Commissioner, Revenue, J&K has been transferred and posted as Chairman, Bureau of Public Enterprises, Finance Department.
B.B Vyas, IAS, Financial Commissioner, Planning Development & Monitoring Department shall hold the charge of the post of Principal Secretary to CM in addition to his own duties till further orders. He will also hold the charge of the posts of Administrative Secretary, Information, Hospitality and Protocol, Civil Aviation and Estates ... | |
| | | | Inquiry initiated against flying squad driver | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 8: Police authorities today ordered the attachment of a flying squad Gypsy driver with DPL and initiated an inquiry against him for allegedly misbehaving with a complainant at Janipura.
Police sources said selection grade cop Kashmir Singh, who was attached with PCR flying squad Gypsy, had been attached with DPL, Jammu, for allegedly misbehaving with a complainant at Janipura last night.
Sources said after PCR last night received a call on its call No 100, it asked the flying squad to visit the spot. However, the caller later complained about the alleged misbehavior of the cop. Taking a serious note of it, police authorities immediately attached him wit... | |
| | | | PSC takes advantage of unrest; paper fraud yet to be probed | | Selection of 10 + 2 lecturers | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 8: J&K Public Service Commission (PSC) is yet to probe the copy pasting of English paper which was set by some experts for selection of 10+ 2 Lecturers few months back.
The PSC had made a joke and mockery of the written test for the post of 10 +2 English lecturers which was held on June 5 across various centers in state. Instead of setting paper through noted professors and educationists, the authorities at PSC copy pasted 90 % of the questions from a master guide namely Popular Master Guide UGC (NET,SET) English Literature R Gupta series by H S Bhatia.
Details available with Early Times reveal that PSC had given particular syllabus to aspiring... | |
| | | | JMC fails to stop Illegal construction at Amphalla | | 'No permission was granted' | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 8: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has failed to act against the illegal construction being undertaken at Amphalla Jammu inspite of the fact that no permission was granted by the municipal corporation. A complaint was filed before the Commissioner JMC against the illegal construction , but the Commissioner failed to act on the complaint. The complainant used RTI to seek reasons from the JMC as to why they didn't act ? The JMC denied information on the plea that information seeker is not a permanent resident of J&K. The RTI applicant who happens to be an Army Officer posted outside J&K , provided copy of his Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC... | |
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