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| After calling DDC polls ‘end of politics,’ Naeem Akther takes U-turn | | Confusion within PAGD | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 9: Leaders of Peoples Alliance of Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) issuing contradictory statements have created chaos and confusion within the rank and file of the amalgam.
A senior PDP leader and former minister Naeem Akhtar already known for his headline hogging statements and remarks has now taken a complete U turn in his stand on participation in the forthcoming DDC polls.
It was on Oct 19, this year when Akhtar termed the DDC polls as the worst thing that has happened in the political scenario of Jammu and Kashmir. He went ahead calling the process an “end of politics.”
Twenty days after terming DDC elections as the end of politics, Akhter termed the poll-related announcement by alliance as a “very good decision,” and predicted landslide win for the combination. The polls for the District Development Council were announced last month and are being held on November 28, this year. ... | |
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| SKUAST Kashmir coterie calling the shots to hide corruption! | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 9: Even as the Raj Bhawan relieved the outgoing Vice Chancellor of the SK University of Science and Technology Kashmir promptly before he would make any last moment decisions at the varsity ahead of his retirement, a “coterie of officials” at the SKUAST has been unwilling to revoke the controversial transfers that were done to “muzzle the voices seeking transparency.”
In the wake of mounting complaints of corruption and favoritism at the SKUAST Kashmir here that were affecting academic activities and research, the scientists at the varsity had been demanding transparency in the system.
The body of the scientists was also demanding that the decisions... | |
| | | | Suspension drama ends, Bhim Singh reinstated as JKNPP chief patron | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 9: Suspension of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) chief patron Professor Bhim Singh from all party positions and subsequent revocation of the order has exposed the confusion prevailing within the party.
The excuse given by the party leadership during revocation of its own decision seemed to be for namesake as same excuse was termed as wrong by none other than by the chairman himself.
As per information available in the public domain, when Professor Bhim Singh was suspended on November 7, 2020, following his meeting with leaders of newly created People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration in Jammu, the JKNPP chairman Harshdev Singh had rep... | |
| | | | Tractor rally: Cong ‘humiliates’ OBC leader | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 9: A day before the party is going to organize a protest against atrocities on women and Dalits in BJP ruled states, duplicity of Congress in treating weaker sections has been exposed on Monday when party’s Other Backward Classes (OBC) leader was not allowed to sit on the stage during a tractor rally at R S Pura.
Enraged over inhuman treatment meted out to chairman OBC Department, Advocate Suresh Dogra, a large number of OBC leaders of the party have announced to boycott the party for ill-treating leaders of weaker sections. Congress is going hold a protest on Tuesday against atrocities on women and Dalits but party’s own leaders humiliated their own OBC... | |
| | | | With 460 new cases total number of Corona Virus positive cases in JK reach 99,352 | | Active positive 5565, recovered 92245, casualties 1542 | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 9: With 460 new positive cases of Corona Virus being reported today the total number of positive cases in the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir reached 99,352. Following nine deaths in the past 24 hours or so the total number of casualties reached 1,542.
Srinagar district reported 161 fresh cases of COVID-19 followed by Jammu district 99 cases, Baramulla district 33 cases, Ganderbal district 31 cases, Udhampur district 19 cases, Budgam and Kupwara districts 18 cases each, Anantnag district 17 cases, Bandipora district 13 cases, Doda and Kishtwar districts 10 cases each, Kulgam and Kathua districts seven cases each, Pulwama district fi... | |
| | | | Land ownership details to remain accessible to all | | J&K set to implement ULPIN | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 9: Administration is all set to implement the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) where people can get information about ownership details of land in Jammu and Kashmir.
An official said that the move is aimed at making land acquisition easier for public projects besides ending dubious land ownership. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir office has written a letter to Director Land Records Kashmir, a copy of which lies with Early Times, asking suggestions and inputs for implementation of ULPIN in J&K.
“The ULPIN shall provide flow of hibernation on any parcel of land or property to provide integrated land services to the citi... | |
| | | | ‘Not a gang, nor enemies of the nation’: Farooq Abdullah defends Gupkar Alliance of J&K parties | | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 9: National Conference patron and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday hit out at those who were labelling the Gupkar Alliance parties as a “gang”. Farooq further said that as against being projected, they are not enemies of the nation but a believer in India of Mahatama Gandhi.
“We're not a gang but an alliance of parties. Those who call us a gang are the biggest dacoits, so they see everyone as a gang...” Farooq said.
The ... | |
| | | | Mehbooba invokes Ambedkar but forgets Valmikis, WPRs | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 9: During her first press conference in Jammu after release from detention, PDP president and former chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti sought to invoke Dr B R Ambedkar to reach out to weaker sections of Jammu province. In her press conference she repeatedly mentioned the name of Dr Ambedkar to claim that BJP has violated provisions of the Constitution drafted by Dr Ambedkar.
But Mehbooba Mufti failed to mention even a single word for Maha Dalits like Valmikis a... | |
| | | | Will hold tricolour, J-K flag together: Mehbooba Mufti | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 9: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday asserted that she will hold the tricolour and the flag of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir together, saying as an MLA she had reaffirmed her faith in the J-K Constitution and the sovereignty and integrity of India as both are inseparable. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister had last month said that she was not interested in contesting elections or holding the national flag till the constitutional changes enforced on August 5 last year were rolled back, sparking protests in Jammu.
“We are the people, especially in the Kashmir Valley, who upheld the tricolour high over the years at the cost of thousands... | |
| | | | Seeking early hearing on Art 370 petitions : Omar | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 9: Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) has decided to seek early hearing on petitions challenging abrogation of special status of J&K in the Supreme Court (SC).
Mr Abdullah, who is Vice President of National Conference (NC), said the decision was made so that the petitions challenging August 5, 2019, move forward. "As decided in the recent meeting of the People's Alliance we are seeking... | |
| | | | DDC elections: 5 Govt employees joining BJP caught on camera | | Explanation sought, action will be taken, says ADDC | |  Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, Nov 9: With the announcement of District Development Council polls in Jammu and Kashmir political parties are trying their best to woo voters and supporters of other political formations into their own fold.
In one such joining function of a Congress backed woman Sarpanch from Kither Panchayat of Bhunzwah block in Kishtwar District joined BJP. This was followed by a few government employees also joining the BJP. They were welcomed into the pa... | |
| | | | Munish Gupta asks government to solve problems of people of ward 45 lane 2 Digiana | | Residents of Ward 45 Lane 2 Digiana at receiving end since problems remain unattended | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 9: Munish Gupta, Editor in Chief, Early Times has asked the administration to come up to the expectations of the people living in the Jammu region and solve the problems living in the different areas of the city.
Referring to the problems being faced by the people of Gandhi Nagar constituency Munish said that many areas of this constituency have been left to the mercy of God. He said that despite repeated reminders the people at helm have not taken any step ... | |
| | | | Budgam villagers accuse KPDCL of diverting power to Charar-I-Sharief receiving station | | Say they are paying for sins never committed by them | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 9: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) may have issued a curtailment schedule of power for the Kashmir valley, but the residents of many villages in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district are up in arms alleging that they are supplied power for few hours in a day.
Residents of these villages called up Early Times and voiced concern over the erratic power supply in their respective areas. They said the power supply is limited to few hours with the same remaining off for most of the time in a day. They said that they are facing tremendous hardships in the absence of proper power supply.
The residents said that Jawalapora... | |
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