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| 5 months left for financial year to end but annual plan yet to be finalised | | State faced with severe financial crunch | | | Akshay Azad
Jammu, Oct 15: Already grappling with severe financial crunch due to inordinate delay in finalisation of annual plan 2014-15, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has every reason to worry about as only five months of the current financial year are left but there seems no possibility of the crucial plan finalisation meeting in New Delhi.
Sources informed Early Times that though the Union Government had so far released nearly Rs 2,000 cr under various heads of annual plan without even finalization of annual plan but the amount was inadequate against the requirements and mounting liabilities.
"The more worrisome factor is that only five months of the financial year are left and t... | |
| | | | NC fighting a losing battle to get Assembly elections deferred | | | | Javaid Naikoo
Srinagar, Oct 15: With Election Commission of India yet to take a call on the Assembly polls in J&K, ruling National Conference is making all out efforts to get the polls deferred so that it can manage to some extent the strong public sentiment that exists against it, while on the other hand the opposition parties are desperate to get the elections announced without delay so that they can make political purchases on the prevailing anti NC sentiment.
After National conference senior leaders, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Nasir Aslam Wani and Davinder Singh Rana tried their best to motivate Deputy Election Commissioner of India during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir last week to defer ... | |
| | | | Omar plays down sedition, says one ISIS flag isn't a threat | | Act before it is too late | | | Neha
JAMMU, Oct 15: A few months ago, Lashkar operatives waved the Lashkar flags in a rally held in Srinagar city and the rally was addressed by Pakistani agent Syed Ali Shah Geelani. The anti-India act had evoked criticism from many responsible circles, but the NC-Congress coalition government, as was expected, ignored the deplorable episode. There is nothing in the media which could even remotely suggest that the Omar Abdullah government did act against those anti-nationals. On the other hand, there is much in the media which suggests that the Omar Abdullah government remained extremely soft towards the anti-nationals. It was no wonder then that the extremists and anti-nationals exploi... | |
| | | | Amount paid to flood affected insufficient: SC panel | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 15: The Supreme Court appointed panel has recommended that the amount paid to the people, whose structures have been washed away or damaged by the floods is insufficient and a paltry one.
"By no stretch of imagination, it can be termed to be adequate for re-building or repairing the houses," the report said, adding, "No relief under SDRF has been paid to any person. In Some cases, compensation has been paid to next of the kin for dead but in case of others it has not been so paid because of not recovering the dead bodies. No efforts has however, been made to recover those dead bodies in time," the report said.
It has also recommended appointment of engi... | |
| | | | Party rebels trying to woo disgruntled leaders; A few seek Centre's support | | NC heading towards split? | | | LA Polls
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 15: As the elections are coming closer troubles for ruling National Conference are multiplying. The party is facing an eminent threat about it splitting into factions as most of its leaders are disgruntled with the party top brass and are of the opinion that "poor performance" of the present regime has pushed them away from the common people.
Sources told Early Times that a few NC rebels are in touch with the party leaders and are trying to persuade them to change their loyalties.
National Conference during the past six years has remained subservient to Congress and it has led to its debacle in the Kashmir region. Most NC leaders believe th... | |
| | | | State High Court stands by those ravaged by floods in J&K | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 15: The Division Bench of the State High Court coming down strongly on various insurance companies has remarked, "Don't try to act smart. We have directed you politely to implement the Court order, we also have the power to initiate contempt against you and ensure you comply with our orders."
The observation by the Hon'ble High Court came a day after the insurance companies tried to agitate an earlier order of the State High Court in the Supreme Court regarding the payment of 95% interim compensation to those flood affected people who had insured properties and stocks up to Rs.25 lacs and 50% as interim compensation to those who had insurance covers exce... | |
| | | | Due to pressure from strong lobby, Govt shelves proposal to install hi-tech gadgets to curb ration pilferage | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 15: Proposal to install devices like Global Positioning System (GPS) and Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) to curb the menace of diversion of rations meant for lakhs of BPL families has yet to be implemented due to pressure from influential people.
In the year 2011 the State Government with much publicity had announced that hi-tech gadgets would be installed on the trucks carrying food grains for the poor people would be installed very soon to check pilferage of ration but the proposal still remains on papers.
Sources in the corridors of the power disclosed that a number of times this proposal was brought before the higher-ups but it could not materia... | |
| | | | Mubarak Gul offers Rs 5000 to flood victims | | Adding Insult to Injury! | | | Locals stage protest, seize his vehicle
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 15: Senior National Conference leader and MLA Eidgah, Mubarak Gul faced embarrassment in old city today when locals seized his vehicle and refused to take relief cheques offered by him.
Sources told Early Times that local MLA and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Mubarak Gul arrived at Pamposh colony Eidgah this morning and offered Rs 5000 cheques to the flood victims. "The amount offered by the local MLA infuriated the flood affected people who have suffered huge losses in the recent floods," they said.
Sources said that as the word about the MLA offering Rs 5000 spread in the area, locals came out on the st... | |
| | | | What will Geelani & Co do now? | | Right to self-determination | | | Rustam
JAMMU, Oct 15: Now that the United Nations General Assembly has rejected out-of-hand the Pakistani request to intervene in Jammu & Kashmir to end the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan and said that it was for the two concerned nations to resolve the issue, the question arises what will seditionists and merchant of death and destruction Syed Ali Shah Geelani and others of their ilk in Kashmir would do?
In the provocative letter to the UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon, Pakistan National Security and Foreign Affairs advisor Sartaj Aziz on October 12 said Pakistan believed the U.N. had an important role to play in promoting the objective of peaceful resolution of th... | |
| | | | J&K Govt releases funds in favour of FC Revenue under NPS | | | | ET Impact
Bivek Mathur
Jammu, Oct 15: Taking cognizance of a story published in October 3 edition of Early Times titled Open discrimination with Jammu region, 9 months on, BOPEE selected Patwaris of Jammu sans salary, Jammu and Kashmir government has released an amount to the tune of Rs. 175.14 lacs in favour of Finance Commissioner (FC) Revenue, J&K Srinagar under New Pension Scheme (NPS) for remunerating the BOPEE selected Patwaris.
As per an official handout issued from Government of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Secretariat, Revenue Department with subject: Allotment of funds under New Pension Scheme for the financial year 2014-15 and Reference number: FD-VII-14 (145) NPS/2010 dated 08... | |
| | | | Man hurt, 10 houses damaged in Pak shelling on LoC | | | | M S Nazki
POONCH, Oct 15: A man was wounded and atleast 10 houses suffered damages in the heavy Pak shelling on the Line of Control (LoC) in Sabzian sub-sector here today. There was no firing on the LoC overnight. In the morning, its troops resorted to heavy shelling and gunfire, targeting Sabzian and Shahpur areas at about 8.45 pm, according to official sources.
Fazal Hussain (60) sustained splinter injuries after a shell exploded near his house at Sabzian. He was admitted to primary health centre, Sabzian.
The enemy fire, which continued for nearly five hours, stopped at about 1.30 pm. The Pak troops also heavily shelled Kirni from 9 am to 2 pm. India retaliated effectively, the sour... | |
| | | | It is Omar Abdullah versus rest over election timing | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu,Oct 15: The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah is now the only person opposed to conduct of polls on time. The restore of the lot including the BJP want elections on time. The Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, has also not fully accepted Omar Abdullah's demand for postponing the elections to ensure speedy rehabilitation of the flood victims. However, Abdullah continues to, seek postponement.
Political parties want timely elections because they believe the people will reflect their anger against NC and Congress through the electronic voting machines (EVMs).
The Congress on the other hand may gain by timely elections. If it gets ten or more seats in Jammu, it w... | |
| | | | Clean hand, save lives! | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 15: On the world Hand Washing Day, an advertisement depicting the state government's logo and Omar Abdullah's photo appeared in some local dailies. The advertisement stresses need for cleanliness. Nobody can contest that but the words used to convey the message can be interpreted differently. Even it has political connotations. "Clean hand, save lives."
Apparently there seems nothing wrong with the message. `Clean hand' in political terminology denotes an honest person who does not take bribe. Such a person definitely can save lives as he protects, upholds and enforces the genuine rights of the people.
But under Omar's regime, the state won the dubiou... | |
| | | | BJP leader's house stoned near LoC | | | | POONCH, Oct 15: The house of a BJP leader was last night stoned by some unknown persons in the border Balakote village here. Quoting BJP leader Zulfikar Khan, police said 20 to 30 persons gathered outside his house at about 10.20 pm last night and pelted stones. They also abused him.
After the matter came to their notice, army and Balakote police post incharge rushed to the spot. Army also pressed into service its sniffer dogs but the accused could not be held, police said.
Police had registered a case in this connection. Mendhar SDM Romesh Kumar too has directed police to probe into the matter.... | |
| | | | On being asked to go to school 8th class student attempts suicide | | |  Asif Iqbal Naik
Kishtwar, Oct 15: On being asked to go to school by his mother, a student of 8th class identified by the police sources as Arjun Kumar son of Ashok Kumar resident of Jawahar Nagar Palmar in Kishtwar District today attempted to commit suicide by consuming some poisonous substance, but was saved by the doctors at District Hospital Kishtwar.
While talking to "Early Times", the mother of the Arjun Kumar said that few of his friend intimated her that he was not attending the scho... | |
| | | | Prof Shah all set to exit as acting VC of University of Kashmir | | Prof Naqvi, front runner for position | | | Jehangir Rashid
SRINAGAR, Oct 15: Despite putting all the efforts and using political influence the incumbent in-charge Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir, Professor Ali Mohammad Shah is on his way out as his name did not figure in the short listed candidates for the position of Vice-Chancellor.
Sources told Early Times that the search committee formed to find out the new Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir has zeroed on three names and Prof A M Shah does not figure in the list of shortlisted candidates. The shortlisted candidates have been put through the interview and the final call in this regard is likely to be made very soon.
"The three short listed candidates were call... | |
| | | | Election preparedness: 21 DEOs convey thumbs up to CEO | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Kishtwar, Oct 15: In response to the letter of the Chief Electoral Officer to all District Election Officers to convey their election preparedness in view of the recent floods in the state, the DEO Kishtwar has expressed his consent for holding elections, terming situation in two assembly constituencies viz 51-Kishtwar and 52- Inderwal as conducive.
As per the details available with "Early Times", District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Kishtwar in his reply stated that Tehsils
like Marwah, Warwan and Dachhan remain cut off from the rest of the state in the month of December due to heavy snowfall. DEO Kishtwar in his reply stated that in case the elections were ... | |
| | | | BJP leader constructs shopping complex illegally on river bank | | Revenue authorities acting as mute spectators despite HC directive | | | Early Times Report
Anantnag, Oct 15: BJP leader Sofi Yosuf is allegedly constructing a shopping complex illegally at his native village Srigufwara on river Lidder, despite a High Court directive banning constructions within 250 meters of river banks.
The revenue officials posted at stone's throw from the site are indifferent to the alleged illegal construction coming up along the riverside.
"We are already aware of this violation," Nazia Shah, Tehsildar Srigufwara told Early Times. "Deputy Commissioner has also visited the spot but due to floods the issue has taken a backseat. Once damage assessment is done, I will myself ensure the illegal structure is demolished," the tehsil... | |
| | | | MV department fails to penalize bus operators violating rules | | | | G S Asgotra
Jammu, Oct 15: Despite the availability of two Regional Transport officers (RTOs) and four Assistant Regional Transport Officers (ARTO) of Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) besides a number of Traffic police officials manning Jammu-Kathua highway, the private bus operators have been blatantly violating all laid down norms. The rate lists which are mandatory to be pasted inside buses which should be visible to passengers but are concealed by maximum of bus operators, plying on Jammu-Kathua route while pressure horns are being used rampantly but no concrete action has been taken by law enforcement agencies. Even the Supreme Court of India has issued guidelines prohibiting use of p... | |
| | | | Devastating flood turns Lal Chowk into ghost city | | |  Majid Nabi
SRINAGAR, Oct 15: Kashmir's business hub Lal Chowk has been turned into a ghost town nowadays as the roads and pavements are full of dust and mud with piles of garbage and other wastes lying all over.
It has been almost one and a half month after the floods hit Kashmir valley, but the authorities have failed to initiate a cleanliness drive in the grimy city center.
From Dalgate to Batamaloo, the roads are filled with heaps of dust and grime while piles of waste material removed... | |
| | | | Teachers, students confused over timings of exams | | | | Sandeep Bhat
Jammu, Oct 15: The teachers as well as the students are confused in valley on the timings of examinations. Two orders by the government on the issue have further confused the students.The deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand who also heads the Education Department ordered conduct of examinations for Matric, eleventh and twelfth on time in Kashmir valley. But on the same day another order postponed the exams to March, thus creating confusion among the teaching faculty and students across the valley. The wedge between National Conference and Congress deepened. Though commissioner/Secretary Education Nirmal Sharma in a statement said that as per cabinet order the exams will be ... | |
| | | | Private Schools ignore Govt order, Issue date sheet for annual examinations | | | | Muhammad Mukaram
SRINAGAR, Oct 15: Ignoring the state government's order postponing examinations till March, many influential private schools have decided to conduct the exams in the current October-November session.
Some private schools have already either conducted exams or issued date-sheet to students, which has made it clear that they are hell-bent to conduct the exams according to the normal session.
During the last month's floods, the School Education of Kashmir faced a huge loss to school infrastructure and books after which state government took a decision that all the exams would be conducted in March-April session next year. However, some private schools across the Valley ... | |
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