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| Discrimination against Jammu in Guv rule too | | Of 109 new Medical Officers, only 31 posted in the Jammu division | | | Bijay Charak
Early Times Report
jammu, Nov 8: During elected governments, Jammu region was always discriminated against, but what has come as a shocker is that the situation is no better even under the Governor's rule.
For example, out of 109 newly appointed Medical officers, only 31 have been posted in various health institution of Jammu division.
The government, vide order No: 453-HME of 2018, dated:08-08-2018, had posted 109 newly appointed Medical Officers across the state.
For 12 districts of Kashmir division, the Health department posted 78 Medical Officers while 10 districts of Jammu division got only 31. "It clearly proves that the Governor's administration has neglected ... | |
| | | | BDO Seri 'conceals' payment made for year 2018-19; Violates MCC | | | | Avinash Azad
Early Times Report
jammu, Nov 8: The Block Development Officer (BDO) Seri, in district Rajouri apparently tried to conceal payment made since April 2018 to October end amounting over one crore rupees. The officer also violated model code of conduct (MCC) by not relieving local officials despite orders of District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO).
According to sources, during said period payment of Rs 1.25 crores, has been released by the BDO Seri. "But in reply of an RTI application, the BDO vide no BDO/SERI/2018-19/629, dated 27/10/2018, he out rightly said that no payment during above said period has been released", sources said and added that according copy of fina... | |
| | | | Favourites re-engaged after superannuation | | Evergreen' SICOP officials never retire | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Nov 8: Some officials of the SICOP remind one of the `evergreen' actors of Bollywood whose career ended with their death. There are officials in the SICOP, who like these Bollywood stars, never retire and are re-engaged just after their retirement.
Already cash starved corporation- Jammu Kashmir Small Scale Industries Corporation Limited (SICOP) has turned into rehabilitation centre for the retired officials who got superannuation from the same corporation in different capacity.
Sources said that the ailing corporation has re-engaged some officials just after their retirement in lieu of fat salaries.
These officials are Vijay Bakaya who retired from the ... | |
| | | | Transfer of XEn REW: Tussle between NPP, DDC comes to fore | | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Nov 8: The matter of seeking transfer of Executive Engineer (ExEn), Rural Engineering Wing (REW) of the Rural Development Department, who happens to be a brother of National Panther Party candidate in upcoming Panchayat elections, has become a bone of contention between NPP and DDC of the concerned district.
The brother of the ExEn was heard challenging the DDC for her move to transfer the officer by writing to higher authority. "We know very well that a former BJP minister has been mounting pressure on the DDC to transfer the ExEn. However hard DDC may try, she can't get my brother transferred," he challenged.
Sources told Early Times that BJP was citing the... | |
| | | | EC 'forgets' 33% seats are reserved for women | | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Nov 8: In contravention to the Union Government's efforts to promote representation of woman in every sector, the Election Commission of Jammu and Kashmir has so far forgotten to reserve seats for the women for the post of chairperson of Municipal bodies.
Sources informed Early Times that the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act clearly states that there must be 33 percent reservation to woman at every step at Councillor level, Chairperson level and heads of Block Development Council and District Development Council.
According to Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act 2000, section 12 titled, "Reservation of offices of Chairperson", the sub-section-1, reads: "The Govern... | |
| | | | Book release function turns 'communal' | | One of the speakers accuses particular community of spreading terror, J&K Cultural Academy maintains silence | | | Early Times Report
srinagar, Nov 8: A book release function organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Cultural Academy here on Wednesday turned into a "communal debate" when one of the speakers alleged that "Hindu extremists" and "Gaw Rakshaks" are responsible for "spreading terror" in the country.
It's in place to mention here that Gayoor Foundation along with J&K Cultural Academy on Wednesday released the book 'Seil wa Sehra- Urdu poetry' on the 13th death anniversary of late Ghulam Rasool Gayoor, who was killed by the militants in 1995.
The gathering comprised of top intellectuals of the state, including Gyan Peeth awardee, Prof Rehman Rahi, Urdu Editor Cultural Academy, Muhammad Ashr... | |
| | | | 'Govt auditorium used to deliver hate speech' | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 8: BJP is furious over mis-using of official stage by some elements to use derogatory remarks against Governor Satya Pal Malik. In a function which was organized by Cultural Academy in the auditorium owned by the Government, derogatory and unparliamentarily language was allegedly used against Governor Malik and newly elected Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation.
According to a Kashmir based news agency, BJP spokesman Altaf Thakur has lashed out at the Cultural Academy and the Gayoor Foundation for inviting speakers at a function aimed at paying tributes to famous poet Ghulam Rasool Gayoor who spitted venom.
Agency quoting Thakur said speakers should te... | |
| | | | GAD stumbles yet again, appoints allopathic doctor as Director ISM | | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 8: The people at helm in Jammu & Kashmir continue to issue 'irrelevant' orders and in a latest case these people by the virtue of an order have virtually sabotaged the chances of promotion of a doctor working in the health services in the state as an allopathic doctor.
There is yet another side to the issuance of this order and that is in the form of placing people on positions that are not meant for them. An allopathic doctor who could have done wonders in the health services has been elevated as Director of Indian System of Medicine, Jammu & Kashmir. This has come as a surprise to many people in the health department.
The General A... | |
| | | | Additional month salary: Employees have to discharge duties both in ULB, Panchayat polls | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 8: The employees would get additional one month salary only after they (similar employees) perform their duties in both urban local bodies and panchayat polls.
The state government has announced additional salary to all the government employees who will be on poll duty.
The employees discharged their duties in the four-phase ULB polls, held on October 8, 10, 13, and 16.
Even though the formal orders for additional one month salary is yet to be announced, the government has decided that those employees who discharged duties in ULB elections will be assigned the same role for upcoming panchayat polls to avail the benefit, an official said.
"One month a... | |
| | | | Cong defeats Cong in SMC Mayoral polls! | | High command to seek explanation from senior leader | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 8: The Congress party tasted the defeat on Tuesday, with its leaders in a fix over what went wrong and where during elections for the post of Mayor for Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). There are reports that the party high command is set to seek an explanation from one of its senior leaders who was till date assuring the party that it will grab the Mayor's post.
As per the sources privy to the development, a senior Congress leader and a former Member Parliament from Srinagar had assured the Congress party that all is well within its ranks and that the party will win the position of the Mayor.
He was even confident that his supporters will not ditch... | |
| | | | Congress extends support to Lal Singh's brother | | Elections for President,Vice President of MC Kathua | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 8: The District Congress Committee (DCC) Kathua has extended support to the brother of a BJP legislator for upcoming elections for President, Municipal Council Kathua.
According to the whip issued by President of DDC Kathua, Manohar Lal Sharma, to two party councillors, Renu Bala of Ward 12 and Pushpa Devi of Ward 16, to extend support to Rajinder Singh alias Babbi, who is brother of BJP legislator from Basohli, Choudhary Lal Singh.
According to the whip, "In terms of Section 18-A, of Municipal Act 2000, you are hereby directed, very clear and categoric, to remain present and vote for Rajinder Singh, son of Saran Singh, elected councillor of Municipal Coun... | |
| | | | Eyeing Panchayat polls, BJP begins 'mission Govt formation' | | Now or never for rebels | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 8: It is going to be now or never for the BJP in terms of government formation in the state, as hectic parleys between various rebel groups and the party are gaining momentum by the day. As per sources privy to this development, the BJP is giving it a last shot to strive for becoming the part of government in Jammu and Kashmir that was put under Governor's rule on June 19 this year.
There are reports coming to the fore that the top BJP leadership is holding hectic confabulations with its ally in the state, the People's Conference led by Sajad Lone. There are also reports that the rebel PDP group led by its former minister Imran Ansari is also holding tal... | |
| | | | Congress extends support to Lal Singh's brother | | Elections for President,Vice President of MC Kathua | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 8: The District Congress Committee (DCC) Kathua has extended support to the brother of a BJP legislator for upcoming elections for President, Municipal Council Kathua.
According to the whip issued by President of DDC Kathua, Manohar Lal Sharma, to two party councillors, Renu Bala of Ward 12 and Pushpa Devi of Ward 16, to extend support to Rajinder Singh alias Babbi, who is brother of BJP legislator from Basohli, Choudhary Lal Singh.
According to the whip, "In terms of Section 18-A, of Municipal Act 2000, you are hereby directed, very clear and categoric, to remain present and vote for Rajinder Singh, son of Saran Singh, elected councillor of Municipal Coun... | |
| | | | Despite cognizance of DDC, immune XEn likely to influence panchayat polls | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 8: Apprehending that a local Executive Engineer (XEn) of Rural Development Department (RDD) may influence upcoming panchayat elections in favour of his brother, District Development Commissioner (DDC) Samba has written to Secretary RDD seeking his transfer. Irony of the matter is that despite the cognizance taken by the DDC, the XEn continues to hold the post. "Imagine the level of political clout the concerned XEN enjoys that despite the interference of DDC the concerned department could not transfer him," said sources in the department, adding that holding such a prime post will definitely help the contesting candidate, who happens to be his brother. It i... | |
| | | | Ram Madhav in Valley, meets Sajad Lone, PDP rebels | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 8: Barely two days after Peoples Conference candidate Junaid Mattu won the Mayor's seat in the Srinagar Municipal Corporation, senior BJP leader Ram Madhav visited Kashmir on Thursday to meet the PC leadership and rebels from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Sources said the BJP leader discussed the future prospects of alliance with the PC and their aides in the state, while the chances of government formation in Jammu and Kashmir were also discussed threadbare.
Sources said the two groups agreed that there was every possibility of government formation provided the Raj Bhawan doesn't dissolve the Assembly before December.
Sources said the meeting th... | |
| | | | Migrant stay indifferent to Panchayat elections | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 8: There has been no proper response from migrants for Panchayat polls for Kashmir Valley as out of three phases the Assistant Returning Officer only 25 forms.
As per data available with election authorities three to four forms were received in first two phases while 21 forms of voters were received for third phase which indicates there is zero response from migrants for participation in Panchayat poll in Valley due to increasing incidents of militant violence.
Sources said they are scared by recent killings of Parihar brothers in Kishtwar town of Jammu region.
This killing has sent shivers down the spine and both migrant voters as well as candidates w... | |
| | | | Six years on no action taken with regarding to 'illegal' leasing of property at Residency Road in Srinagar | | Property worth 50 crores worth grossly undervalued | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 8: For the past six years or so a report pertaining to the illegal leasing of property in a commercially important area of Srinagar city has not been implemented on the ground.
The non-implementation of the report has resulted into a situation where-in the property is being eyed by some of the 'greedy' persons of the society. The property is valued more than 50 crores and given the lackadaisical attitude of the people at helm one cannot rule sabotage in this regard in the future as well.
On 18-7-2012 then Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Srinagar submitted a report to the office of Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir with respect to... | |
| | | | Illegal commercial spaces continues to flourish in Srinagar | | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 8: People were expecting unabated illegal constructions to stop during the current administration, but over the last few months, scores of illegal buildings have come up at various places in the heart of the Srinagar city.
Sources told Early Times that Srinagar Municipal Corporation had turned a blind eye to these blatant violations of building norms. "In place of sprawling bungalows, dozens of fresh commercial spaces have come up in various parts of the Srinagar city during last few months," sources maintained.
"We were expecting that this administration will take serious steps to stop illegal constructions and also take action ag... | |
| | | | Thousands of acres of state land illegally occupied in JK | | | | S Tahir-ul Haq
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 8: In Jammu and Kashmir, thousands of acres of state land are under illegal occupation, even as Revenue officers appear to be helpless in retrieving the land from the occupants.
2The occupied land includes khascharie, and at some places senior government functionaries have purchased the land for construction of new buildings. The khascharie was meant for cattle grazing, but in various villages general public has illegally encroached the land while the government has purchased the same type of land in the same area for building purposes, said sources. Sources said that at many places from south to north Kashmir, colleges, schools, hospi... | |
| | | | Jammu-Akhnoor road widening: Return of 'Darbar' adds to chaos | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 8: Work on the ambitious four-laning of Jammu-Akhnoor road that started in 2017 has created chaos for commuters.
The works began in first of week of October, and after Darbar move in Jammu the rush of traffic on Jammu-Akhnoor has also increased. "Though the stretch between Pawan Ice-cream and Toph Puli has been declared as one-way traffic zone and the administration has deployed more cops to regulate traffic, on both side of the road one has to crawl for a long time", said Pragati, a student of Jammu University.
She said that "earlier the bus took 30 minutes to drop us at Bikram Chowk, but now it takes one hour or more almost. With the beginning of road wo... | |
| | | | JU postpones Semester-V exams, direct colleges to complete syllabus | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 8: The University of Jammu has postponed the examination of UG course Semester-V and directed the College administration to complete the syllabus, after the issue was raised by Early Times.
Pertinently, Early Times in its edition of November 5 had published a story titled, "JU's semester examination system plays with students' career", in which it was mentioned that the classes of Semester-V had begun late but the examination were scheduled to start from 13 November 2018.
The classes begun in the last week of August and in the October month, there were many holidays and in total, only 45 lectures were conducted in the colleges against the prescribed 90 le... | |
| | | | Land acquisition for Ring Road: ACR Budgam defies HC order | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 8: Despite direction from J&K High Court for restoration of powers of Collector (land acquisition) for Ring Road in Chadoora sub division in Budgam district of Kashmir to local Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), the Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) continues to hold this charge. In June this year, the High Court had directed for restoring Collector's powers with SDM Chadoora for undertaking the land acquisition, but the incumbent SDM had been transferred from the post within a week or so to Gulmarg.
The High Court had also directed that all record of land acquisition pertaining to Chadoora sub division be transferred to SDM Chadoora so that he can ta... | |
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