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PDP leader, nephew from north Kashmir hobnob with BJP leaders Kyun Bhai Chacha- Haan Bhatija! 11/9/2019 11:06:02 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Nov 9: A senior leader of the Peoples Democratic Party from north Kashmir and his nephew, who is also a politician from the same party, are understood to be hobnobbing with the Bharatiya Janta Party. Sources said the two groups came closer after a top BJP leader called on the family associated with the PDP and raised the issue of "opening communication channels for future course of action." Sources said the meeting had lasted for around two hours after which the two parties agreed for the need to hold more such meetings. Sources after a few more rounds of meetings, one of the senior PDP leaders flew to the national capital. "It was only after this meeting that he also called on the visiting delegation of the European Union lawmakers," said a source in the know of the matter. One insider close to the uncle-nephew duo linked to PDP said the two have agreed to revive political activities in the region "on some terms and conditions." The developments, however, have not gone down well with the PDP leadership. Sources said the PDP leaders recently c...   READ MORE

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GOI granted Crores, past Govts spent peanuts for KPs rehabilitation Will Central grants find right takers now? 11/9/2019 11:05:37 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Nov 9: The seriousness of the previous regimes in providing succour the migrant families of Jammu and Kashmir against whom militancy in the region wrecked havoc is well reflected by the official documents that reveal how thousands of crores of central grant was made to lapse with least benefit provided to any affected family. Senior officials in the administration told Early Times that the measures taken by the past governments vis-a-vis proving relief to the Kashmiri migrant families was meagre and inexplicable in nature. It was informed further that even when central grant of thousands of crores was being kept at the disposal of the state governments, not mu...   READ MORE   Since Mufti's red signal to Tawi artificial lake project, completion still eludes Jammu region fails to get due attention from Govt 11/9/2019 11:05:21 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Nov 9: The prestigious developmental project for the Jammu city, the artificial lake over river Tawi, has been eluding its completion date, since a red signal was raised by the then Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed over the technical and financial viability of the project in year 2015. In the last over four years, the Jammu has repeatedly been ignored by successive governments and the failure to complete such prestigious projects, speaks clearly about the attention paid to Jammu region. Under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) the Union government had sanctioned the artificial lake project in the year 2010 to the tune of Rs. 50 Crores. The I...   READ MORE   RLC Office becomes torture chamber for poor workers Undue delay taken in disposal of termination cases 11/9/2019 11:04:57 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Nov 9: Accusing a senior officer working in Regional Labour Commissioner (RLC) Office of making undue delay in disposal of termination cases of the workers, it has been alleged that the officer has been working on behest of employers for his vested interest. Sources told Early Times that the a large number of termination cases of workers who were engaged in private companies are lying pending with Regional Labour Commissioner Office for its disposal but the alleged officer has been harassing the poor workers for making undue delaying it. They further said that for the disposal of termination cases, the workers are sent notices in this connection by the offi...   READ MORE   Kashmir-centric leaders never focused on governance For 70 years they took J&K people for a ride 11/9/2019 11:04:45 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Nov 9: Recent heavy snowfall in the Valley has once again exposed the Kashmir-centric leaders, who ruled Jammu & Kashmir for more than seventy years. An analyst while talking to Early Times said, "Snowfall in Kashmir has once again brought to fore the fact that the successive regimes which were led by the Kashmir-centric leaders, failed to develop a system which could tackle the weather vagaries." He said, "Forget Jammu, these people couldn't do much for the people of Kashmir too. Their narrative revolved around Pakistan, separatists and terrorists. They never focused on governance." The analyst said, "People of Jammu & Kashmir are paying a heavy price for the...   READ MORE   CHC Hiranagar gets Govt's step motherly treatment Upgraded in 2013, 100 bedded hospital confines to papers only 11/9/2019 11:04:29 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Nov 9: Despite getting up-gradation from 30 bedded hospital to 100 bedded hospital in year 2013-14, the Community Health Centre (CHC) Hiranagar still functioning form the 30 bedded hospital. Moreover, for the up-gradation of the hospital, the union government had earmarked 80 lakhs but ironically, the funds are lying unused. Sources in health department informed that in financial year 2013-14, the government of Jammu and Kashmir had announced that Primary Health Centre Hiranagar would be upgraded from 30 bedded Hospital to 100 bedded hospital and in this regard, nearly 80 lakh rupees would be spent for creating infrastructure under National Health Mission but...   READ MORE   As Div Com asks for resumption of train, security agencies face yet another challenge in valley 11/9/2019 11:04:18 PM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Nov 9: As the divisional administration of Kashmir has asked the railway authorities to resume train services from November 11 (Monday) the security agencies are up against yet another challenge in the Kashmir valley. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan convened a meeting with the Northern Railways authorities on November 5 in which he asked the later to start the train services from November 11. The train chugs from Baramulla in North Kashmir to Banihal in the Jammu division. Khan asked the railway authorities to carry out the trial run of the train tomorrow (Sunday) and resume the regular service from Monday (November 11)...   READ MORE   Dir Information visits Red FM, Radio Mirchi 11/9/2019 11:03:27 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Nov 9: Director Information and Public Relations, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today visited Red FM and Radio Mirchi Stations here. During her visit, head of these Radio Stations briefed the Director about the functioning of their Radio Stations. Interacting with the Station heads, Dr Sehrish said that DIPR is the Nodal Agency for government departments which is providing government schemes and programmes to the concerned for broadcasting. She asked the concerned to en...   READ MORE   J&K LG greets people on Eid-i-Milad 11/9/2019 11:03:15 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Nov 9: Lt. Governor Girish Chandra Murmu on Saturday greeted the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi and expressed sincere hope that this auspicious occasion would be the harbinger of harmony, peace, progress and prosperity in J&K. In a message of greetings, Lt. Governor observed that Islam teaches us the values of brotherhood, simplicity, compassion and morality, all of which need to be followed wholeheartedly in everyday life....   READ MORE   Early market for winter shoes in valley, different varieties in demand 11/9/2019 11:00:56 PM Wajahat Shabir Early Times Report Srinagar, Nov 9: The untimely snowfall in the valley has brought early market for the winter shoes for all the age groups with residents roaming from one place to another to buy shoes. The valley witnessed the season's snowfall on Thursday evening disturbing the normal life completely across the region. While as, mercury went down to several notches resulting in slippery roads, which made people tough to move around. So, residents are buying winter shoes to roam around from one place to another. "I did not have shoes that would have suited in this untimely snow. So, I am thinking of buying one from Lal Chowk or Batamaloo", said Shameem. He added...   READ MORE

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Upper reaches receive fresh snowfall; cloudy sky in Kashmir plains Stranded vehicles allowed to ply on Kashmir highway after 2 days Air traffic resumes from Srinagar airport after 2 days in Kashmir Man installs machine to reuse plastic waste in road constructions Div Com reviews restoration of power supply, road clearance, winter preparedness in Kashmir Valley Ayodhya verdict: Section 144 imposed in Jammu, Srinagar schools, colleges remain closed 37 stranded families rescued, provided assistance Sikh devotees take out ''Nagar Kirtan'' amid tight security in Jammu National Legal Services Day observed across Jammu Division J-K BJP for time-bound construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya after SC verdict Sweets distributed as Jammu welcomes SC verdict in Ayodhya case Service restoration after snowfall: DC Srinagar takes firsthand appraisal in late-evening tour 12 rescued from Houseboat, accommodated T-2 Exam of Class 5th-9th postponed Cop among three booked for looting, assaulting saffron trader Hirdesh Kumar inspects ground zero power restoration work Power shut down Haj application forms extended by Dec 5 Dozens of far-flung, remote villages remain cut off due to snow Fire damage: 11 families assisted Director Horticulture reviews developmental activities in Jammu division Students of BVMHS Udhampur to participate in IISF DDC Reasi visits block Pouni, inspects developmental works LoC residents fume over BSNL network failure TWA appeals Lt Guv to utilize services of teachers Vendors demand lifting of restrictions Undertrial prisoner dies during treatment at Jammu hospital NGO stages street plays in Batote, Cheneni Mahajan Biradari Guru Nanak Nagar announces Team Katal Rajput Biradari annual congregation on Nov 12 Ex MLA tours Ward No 35, discusses issues Farewell given to police officers IGNOU Jammu holds "Students' Grievance Redressal Camp" Annual congregation of Jandyal Biradari on Nov 12   READ MORE THIS SECTION

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Govt’s go-ahead for 4 medical device parks Security of 5 judges enhanced as precautionary step: officials Eid-e-Milad celebrated with religious fervor as restrictions eased in most parts of Jammu Dozens of roads leading to villages near LoC remain closed One Terrorist Neutralised by Security Forces in Bandipora Encounter Jammu-Srinagar highway again blocked by landslide, clearance to take 12 hrs   READ MORE THIS SECTION

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