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| 50 judicial courts headless but Minister’s Munsiff son working as HoD in Omar Govt | | Kisse vakeel karein, kis se munsiffi chahein? | | |
Ahmed Ali Fayyaz
SRINAGAR, Dec 16: Government of India’s interlocutors on the Kashmir problem are by now supposed to be richer in their understanding of the loss of faith of the Kashmiri youth in the Indian system and institutions. They may yet have to learn how even the institution of judiciary is being taken for granted by the executive here to promote individuals---sons and daughters of influential politicians and bureaucrats.
Minister of Agriculture Ghulam Hassan Mir’s son, Afroz Mir, was appointed as a Munsiff around the time PDP-Congress coalition took over in 2002. Within two years, men of consequence in Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s government prevailed upon Afroz’s employer, J&K High Court, and got him on a brief deputation to the Civil Secretariat as Assistant Legal Remembrancer (ALR). Since ALR is a post of Under Secretary to Government, this change of service was like DGP’s deputation as Chief Secretary or Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF).
Within next year, Afroz was clandestinely elevated to the superior position of a Head of Department (HOD) in t... | |
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| Consensus eludes on 73rd, 74th amendments | | Coordination panel moots sub committee to make comparative study of laws | | | Early Times Report
Jammu: As the consensus eludes on incorporating the 73rd and 74th amendments of Indian constitution in J&K, the Coordination Committee of ruling allies National Conference and Congress today proposed to set up a sub committee which would examine the entire issue of applicability of the amendments by making a comparative study of Central Act and state Panchayati Raj Act. The Sub Committee to be constituted by the Coordination panel will submit its report within a month.
This remained the core issue of the matters in the agenda that was taken up for today’s meeting by the panel. Sources said even as Congress which has already been insisting on incorporating these a... | |
| | | | Beware of interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir | | STARK REALITY | | |
RUSTAM
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Dec 16: Interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Dilip Padgaonkar, M M Ansari and Radha Kumar would be in Jammu for four days from tomorrow. They would visit different districts of the province and interact with people to find out what could meet their needs and resolve the so-called Kashmir problem. This would be their third visit to state. Earlier, they visited the state in October and November. The Government of India appointed them on December 13, 2010. Those who think that these interlocutors would adopt a holistic approach and take into consideration the aspirations of different people inhabiting different regions of the state are living in a fool... | |
| | | | Opposition in J&K the ray of hope | | Victimized Early Times | | |
NEHA
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Dec 16: Democracy in the otherwise undemocratic J&K still survives. Credit goes to the general public, the opposition parties and the lawyers. The manner in which the general public; the opposition parties, cutting across ideologies; and the legal profession has been reacting to the negative and vindictive attitude of the state government towards the Early Times is an outstanding example that indicates that they are all committed to taking on those who are all out to gag what they consider inconvenient or not pliable Press.
The last few days have seen almost all the socio-cultural and literary organizations coming out openly against the vindictive and und... | |
| | | | Ultras flee after dropping bag of weapons, eatables in Mendhar woods | | | |
JAMMU, Dec 16:
A bag containing weapons, eatables and medicines was recovered by security forces in Deri forests of Mendhar in Poonch today. Acting on a tip-off about the movement of three militants in Deri forests, jawans of Kumaon Regiment and police launched an operation in the area at about 9 am.
While making searches, the jawans came across a bag, which contained two AK rifles, two magazines, one pistol along with a magazine, one Pak-made revolver, eatables and medicines.
Sources said the bag was dropped by the militants who fled the woods on sighting the troops approaching them.A massive operation was on to hunt down the escaped militants, the sources added.
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| | | | Bodhi regrets govt attitude towards Early Times | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 16: Jammu and Kashmir is passing through a critical phase of the history and so is Early Times newspaper also. Ironically, in both the cases, it is the democratically elected government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah which is the culprit.
This was stated by MLA Raipur-Domana Bharat Bhushan Bodhi in a statement issued here today. He expressed deep regret over the attitude of state government towards Early Times newspaper. “I am unable to understand why government is hell bent upon demolishing and destroying every other democratic institution in Jammu and Kashmir,” added Bharat.
He stressed that harassment of media which is already working under diffi... | |
| | | | Govt oppression over Early Times painful: Sukhnadan | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 12: Senior leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and MLA Reasi Choudhary Sukhnadan has strongly condemned government oppression over Early Times newspaper.
In a statement issued here today, Sukhnadan has said that government should desist from curbing freedom guaranteed by the constitution of India to media. He added that government attitude is dictorial, pathetic and unreasoned. “I am pained to hear that Early Times is being harassed for speaking truth and unveiling barbaric face of the present dispensation led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. I condemn this government attitude,” added Sukhnadan
He went to the extent of saying that if the gov... | |
| | | | Senior NC leaders unhappy with CM’s style of functioning | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 16: Notwithstanding the rumblings in coalition over the style of functioning of Chief Minster Omar Abdullah who is dependent on the advice of a coterie inexperienced politicians, there is brewing resentment within the ruling National Conference with senior politicians showing total dissatisfaction over the working of the Government.
According to sources the resentment over the style of functioning of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah is not in the Congress Party whose leaders are voicing their serious concern in party meetings showing their total displeasure over sidelining of the party leadership on various important issues by Chief Minister, but within NC the ... | |
| | | | Listen interlocutors | | J&K govt penalizing Early Times | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 16: Interlocutors may have crucial political agenda to cater to but being himself a journalist and head of interlocutors Dalip Padgonkar might take some interest in lending an ear to the manner in which media is being brutalized and Journalist being humiliated in Jammu and Kashmir.
Early Times has been facing worst kind of administrative oppression and is being victimized for its bold reporting. The newspaper is being denied government advertisements despite being one of the largest circulated and read local daily. Denial of advertisements is aimed at harassing both management and staff of Early Times.
Persecution of staff and management has become a ma... | |
| | | | Of interlocutors and detained militants | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 16: It seems, New Delhi’s nominated interlocutors have abandoned the idea of discussing the `peace plan’ framed by the detained militants in Srinagar Central Jail. The plan had fascinated the interlocutors during their first visit to the Valley.
The optimism of the interlocutors had evoked a `humorous’ reaction in the Valley. Kashmir has drastically changed during the past few years. The Hizbul Mujahedeen supreme commander, Syed Salah-u-Din’s effigy was torched in Srinagar when he issued a statement on the agitation. He had to issue a statement to explain his position. Similarly slogans were chanted against Syed Ali Geelani as well. If these two persons ar... | |
| | | | Chopra murder case reopened; SIT visits victim's house at T Ngr | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 16: After the police failure to extract anything from the alleged main accused Sangram Singh, a special investigation team (SIT) has been constituted to probe into the 2006 Chopra murder case
afresh.
Rajinder Bhushan Chopra (contractor), his wife Madhu Chopra, daughter Saloni and two servants were mercilessly murdered at theirTrikuta Nagar residence on September 16 night.Sangram of Guna in Madhya Pradesh, alleged to be the main accused in the case, was arrested and put to narco test.
When, in the narco test, police failed to get any evidence as regards the gruesome killings, a need was felt to start the probe afresh.
For the purpose, SIT was formed by p... | |
| | | | HM commander brought to Jammu from Himachal | | | |
JAMMU, Dec 16: Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) district commander Jameel Ahmad Wani (35), who was Wednesday apprehended from Kotla in Dharamshalla area of Himachal Pradesh, was brought here today.
Wani, a resident of Mangota, Marmat, was arrested along with another HM militant Gulam Nabi Lone of Behota, Marmat.While Lone cooled his feet in the Jawali police station, Wani was brought here today by Himachal police for investigation into the case.
Police hoped that he would help them in the arrest of his local contacts and provide information about HM hideouts in the Marmat forests.The duo had taken a room on rent about a kilometer ahead of the 9 corps army headquarters at Jole and worked with Jagd... | |
| | | | Humanistic approach needed to bring stability in J&K: GoC | | | |
SRINAGAR, Dec 16:
15 corps General Officer Commanding (GoC), Lt Gen S A Hasnain today emphasised the need for humanistic approach in bringing stability in Jammu and Kashmir.
"My approach is entirely human and nothing more than that. I think my force should not be seen as a force with arms everywhere," he said in an interaction with reporters on the sidelines of a function here.
Lt Gen Hasnain is only second Muslim officer after M A Zaki to command the 15 Chinar Corps. Lt Gen Zaki had become the GoC of 15 Chinar Corps in 1988-90.
He said he was looking at a long term perspective where army could assist the state administration in reaching out to the people. "Our main weapon is... | |
| | | | BJP believes in ‘Ek Nishan, Ek Vidhan’: Khajuria | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Dec 16:
National Conference (NC) and Awami National Conference (ANC) are indulging in blame game against Bharatiya Janta Party and nationalist forces, who always stood for the unity and integrity of the country, senior BJP leader and MLA Ashok Khajuria said.
In a press statement issued here today, Ashok Khajuria said that the statements of NC leader Dr Mustafa Kamal and ANC leader Khalida Shah raising objections over his remarks on state flag are an attempt to divert attention from the core issue of nationalism.
“I firmly stood on my remarks…. BJP always believe in ‘Ek Nishan, Ek Vidhan’ for the state of Jammu Kashmir and to achieve this goal our leaders hav... | |
| | | | Government revises passenger tax | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 16: Jammu and Kashmir government has revised the passenger tax in respect of different types of vehicles.
As per the new schedule, lump sum determined for Taxi motor cycle, rickshaws, tempos and other three wheeled vehicles/scooters will be Rs. 300 per annum, for taxi cars & Station Wagons with seating capacity upto five passengers Rs.1000, for Right motor vehicles plied as taxis with seating capacity of above five passengers Rs.2000,for deluxe/super deluxe/video coaches, Rs. 800 per seat for all types of buses other than Deluxe/super deluxe and video coaches, Rs.300 and for all types of mini buses will be Rs. 2000 per annum. This order shall come into ... | |
| | | | People protest over alleged custodial death in Reasi | | | |
KATRA, Dec 16:
Over the alleged custodial death of a youth, people today held a demonstration at the main Reasi crossing, demanding the suspension of Reasi police station SHO.
Amidst the raising of anti-police slogans, people placed Manoj's body at the Reasi crossing and blocked vehicular traffic.Deputy commissioner and SSP, Reasi, later visited the spot and assured the protesters that action would be taken against the SHO if he was found involved in Manoj's alleged custodial death.
The angry people also demanded government to one family member of the deceased. Following assurance by the senior officers that their demand would be taken up with the authorities concerned, the people dis... | |
| | | | Dehradun police hands over 2 HM ultras to J&K police | | | | JAMMU, Dec 15: A police team from Doda today took the custody of a Hizbul Mujkahideen (HM) divisional commander and his associate from the Dehradun police.
The Dehradun police had apprehended HM divisional commander Gulam Nabi alias Javed Qureshi and his accomplice Tanvir Ahmad, both residents of Marmat, Doda, on December 10 night, ahead of the passing out parade of Indian Military Academy.
Police sources said the duo were produced in the court of additional chief judicial magistrate of Dehradun, which handed them over to a Doda police which had gone there to take their custody.
They were arrested from Azadpur area of Dehradun when police were checking vehicles following a central intell... | |
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