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| Govt fails to sanction funds for RC, Insurance of vehicle | | For want of driver, MP donated vehicle gathering rust in Roopnagar School | |  Akshay Azad
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 1: Administrative inertia is ruling roost in Jammu and Kashmir and in a new instance, a vehicle donated by Member Parliament Madan Lal Sharma, for visually impaired children, has been gathering dust in the premises of Residential School for Visually Impaired Children at Roopnagar for the last nearly two years.
Irony is that, no post of driver has been created by the government besides no funds have so far been sanctioned for making all relevant documents of vehicle, including Registration Certificate, Insurance, Pollution Certificate others, in absence of which, the vehicle costing nearly Rs. 8 Lakh has become a showpiece.
General Secretary of National Federation of Blind, Ram Dass Dubey (visually impaired) informed Early Times that near... | |
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| Congress candidates not ready to organize rallies for central leaders in their constituencies | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 1: Although Congress leadership has sent a list of nearly 40 star campaigners for the on-going assembly elections yet party high command has not deputed any of them to support party candidates. Except Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ambika Soni and Raj Babbar not even a single national leader has far campaigned for the party despite the fact that some party leaders are popular in different pockets of Jammu and Kashmir regions.
Credible sources in the Congress said that high command had asked state unit to send request for leaders who are required to campaign for the party. Following directions of the high command, the State unit had sent a list of 40 leaders including C... | |
| | | | Website shows Prof Ishar and Dr Sharma as VCs | | Has University of Jammu two VCs? | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 1: The official website of Jammu University shows Prof M P S Ishar and Prof R D Sharma as vice chancellors. The website raises a question. Has JU two VCs? Profile of University on its website www.distanceeducationju.in appeared with Governor NN Vohra, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Prof MPS Ishar Chancellor, Pro- Chancellor and Vice Chancellor respectively. On the other-hand another page of the website shows Prof RD Sharma as Vice Chancellor of University of Jammu. A day after Early Times published a story titled "Mismanagement at JU's Directorate of Distance Education, PDP for BCom, workshop on NSS postponed without prior notice, the department of dist... | |
| | | | Poll prospects of BJP in phase-II | | Difficult situation | | | Masood Malik
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 1: People of Gulabgarh, Reasi, Gool Arnas, Udhampur, Chenani, Ramnagar, Surnkote, Mendhar and Poonch Haveli assembly segments in Jammu province and people of Karnah, Kupwara, Lolab, Handwara, Langate, Noorabad, Kulgam, Home -Shalibugh and Devsar assembly constituencies in Kashmir will go to the polls tomorrow. The poll outcome of the second phase of the assembly elections will determine the fate of the BJP, which is contesting most of these seats in Kashmir and Jammu.
As far as the nine assembly constituencies of Karnah, Kupwara, Lolab, Handwara, Langate, Noorabad, Kulgam, Home-Shalibugh and Devsar in Kashmir are concerned, the BJP has no c... | |
| | | | Arora shocks BJP ideologues in Parlok | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 1: The obsession for Kashmir has forced BJP to change its known stand of total integration of Jammu Kashmir into Indian union. The BJP in a bid to woo the Kashmir voters has promised revocation of AFSPA if voted to power. "If voted to power, the party will create an atmosphere where such a "stringent" law would not be required," said BJP leader and state-party in charge Ramesh Arora said.
Interestingly Arora criticized Omar Abdullah for seeking partial revocation of the law.
"The Lal Chowk blast (on Saturday) and the Sarpanch killing is political terrorism. We condemn this and demand the Election Commission to order a proper inquiry into the incidents. T... | |
| | | | SHO accused of shielding kidnappers of minor girl | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 1: Parents of a minor girl have levelled serious allegations against Ghagwal police station SHO for shielding the kidnappers of their daughter.
They said their 12-year-old daughter was kidnapped by 12 persons from their residence at Jaatwal Sangaali but police neither took any cognizance of the matter nor bothered to register an FIR.
The victim's father Mohammad Abdul alleged that 12 persons - Younous, son of Mauslam, Muslam, son of Doda,Shoukat, son of Muslam, Azee, son of Muslam, Mushtaq, son of Haider, Saddiq, son of Haider,Bal, son of Fareed, Swaraj, son of Gaami, Meein, son of Yousaf, Khaleel, son of Bhoob ,Jaleel, son of Yousaf, and Misiri, son of ... | |
| | | | Sham files nomination papers seeking third term from Akhnoor | | Reiterates his struggle for CM from Jammu | | 
Early Times Report
Akhnoor, Dec 1: Minister for PHE and MLA Akhnoor, Sham Lal Sharma has covertly accused BJP of compromising with separatists and hijacking Hurriyat Conference agenda for its vested political interests and reiterated that he shall continue his struggle for a Chief Minister from Jammu region.
Sharma, who is seeking third term from Akhnoor constituency while filing his nomination today sought peoples' support on the basis of works done by him as MLA and the Minister during ... | |
| | | | Modi, Sonia on same page over neglecting Saddal village | | Victims' welfare fails to find place in political speeches | | | Nitesh Sangral
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 1: Prime Minister Narinder Modi and UPA chairperson, Sonia Gandhi were on the same page during their visit to state, as both leaders forgot to utter a single word about village Saddal of Udhampur, which was completely devastated in floods and nearly 50 people perished along with their houses. The village Saddal, struck by natural calamity in September, remained missing in the speeches of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi during their rallies in Jammu, to garner support for their party candidates in Udhampur, where elections are scheduled to held on today. Moreover, amid PM's and Chief Minister's claims to reach... | |
| | | | Sarpanchs holding FPS dealerships suspended for indulging in criminal activities | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 1 : Directorate of CA&PD placed two private FPS dealers under suspension, following their alleged involvement in different criminal activities for which they were booked by the police.
They have been identified as Baldev Singh, private FPS dealer in Khanikote, district Reasi and FPS dealer Kewal Singh of village Gari, both Congress Sarpanchs.
Director CA&PD G. S Chib when contacted confirmed the reports and said that the cognizance was taken and decision was taken following their involvement in criminal cases. He further said that inquires have been initiated against them. While Baldev Singh was arrested by police when he was distributing the liquor and c... | |
| | | | HC seeks MHA response on relief to JK flood victims | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 1 : Jammu and Kashmir High Court today asked Union Home Ministry to clear stand after state government confronted it on providing details regarding the flood affected in the state.
Hearing a Public Interest Litigation, a Division Bench of Justice MuzaffarHussain Attar and Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey passed the directions after Commissioner Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, who was present in person, rebutted the claims by MHA. On last date of hearing, Assistant Solicitor General of India S AMakroo provided a Communication dated 24th November, stating that till date, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Disaster Management Section had not received... | |
| | | | Fate of 3 coalition ministers set to be sealed as second phase of assembly polls to be held today | | | | Jehangir Rashid /
Syed TahirBukhari
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 1: Fate of three ministers of the present coalition dispensation in the state would be decided on Tuesday when the people would cast their votes in the second phase of five phase assembly elections that got underway on November 25.
While nine assembly seats would go to polls in Kashmir voting for same number of seats would be conducted in Jammu division. More than 15 lakh voters are eligible to vote during the assembly elections in the second phase. More than 2100 polling booths have been set up across the state for the polling on Tuesday.
In the Kashmir valley polling would be held in Karnah, Kupwara, Handwara, La... | |
| | | | Rajouri to witness triangular contest | | Constituency Profile | | | Sandeep Bhat
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 1: Rajouri constituency is all set to witness a triangular contest beyween BJP, National Conference and Congress candidates and may throw a surprise.
In the last Parliamentary elections people of this region overwhelming supported the BJP candidate and voted briskly in his favour irrespective of caste color or religion. The refugees played an important role, while as Pahari and Gujjar votes also made a difference.
In Rajouri, this time there are three major players in the fray, Mirza Abdul Rashid, who is fighting on NC ticket, Shabir Khan former health minister, who is contesting on Congress ticket and is a sitting MLA and ChourdaryTalib ... | |
| | | | Mufti urges Kashmiris to stay cautious | | Mission 44 + is to strip Kashmiris of identity,selling Kashmir to TATA, Birla' | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 1 : Terming mission 44+ of BJP as an attempt to strip Kashmiries of their identity and selling Kashmir to companies like TATA and Birla, PDP Patron Mufti Muhammad Sayeed while introducing a slogan "Hoshiyar-Khabardar" said that it is PDP versus BJP in ongoing assembly elections and rejected NC as its competitor. Addressing rallies in South Kashmir, Mufti said BJP wants to divide people of Jammu and Kashmir in the name of religion, fake developmental policies and sell ever green landscape of Kashmir to companies like TATA and Birla by way of abrogating Article 370. "Hoshiyar-Khabardar, BJP has designed evil frameworks for Jammu and Kashmir to divide pe... | |
| | | | | | | Uphill task for Ruhullah to retain Budgam seat | | People not enthused to vote in name of development | | | Shakeel A Khan
Early Times Report
BUDGAM, Dec 1 : Who will win the assembly elections from this constituency in Central Kashmir will be known to the people when the results will be declared on December 23, but at the same time it won't be easy for the people in power to seek the vote in the name of development since this constituency is one of the most backward states of Jammu & Kashmir.
The main areas of Budgam constituency are Peerbagh, Humhama, Narkara, Budgam town, Sheikhpora, Ichigam, Choon, Jehama, Mirgund, Sebdan, Dooru, Bemina, Galwanpora, Naidgam, Aarath, Wadwan, Haran, Soibugh, Hajibagh, Daharmunah, Gotapora, Wadwan, Sangam, Pimus, Sangam, Chattabugh, Sehpora, Nassarullahpo... | |
| | | | After peaceful first phase, polling JK Police expect violence | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 1 : After massive polling during the first phase of elections, the local police expect violence in the run up to remaining phases. The DGP's statement issued on Sunday has been taken seriously by all the concerned.
The state police chief K Rajendra Kumar on Sunday said that "anti-national elements" and militant outfits would try to disrupt the ongoing Assembly polls in the state.
While reviewing the security arrangements for the second phase of polls, Kumar said that the police and other security agencies were ready to foil any such attempt.
"Anti-national elements will try to fulfil their nefarious designs but the police along with other security a... | |
| | | | Naqvi, Smriti hoodwinking people of Jammu | | Singing different tunes | | | Masood Malik
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 1: The BJP has lost its way in Jammu & Kashmir. It has no agenda. It is unlikely to open its account in Kashmir and it is also unlikely to improve its position in those constituencies which are still to go to the polls. Its poll campaign, unlike the Kashmiri parties, is a flop, notwithstanding the fact that a number of BJP ministers and many party workers from across the country are campaigning for the BJP in the state. It will suffer a massive defeat in Kashmir despite the fact that it discarded its ideology immediately after the poll process was set-in-motion.
The people of Kashmir will reject the BJP, as the Kashmiri leadership has been s... | |
| | | | Treasuries running dry, salaries being managed through local receipts | | | | Bashir Assad
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 1: The government treasuries in Jammu and Kashmir have again dried up as a result of bills worth crores were said to have piled up in many of them across the state. The government treasuries across the state have dried up because the central government (Planning Commission) has not released the overdue installment of the plan allocated to the state, according to the sources in Planning Department.
Sources said the central government had not released the 3rd installment of the allocated plan ceiled at Rs 7,200 cr for the current fiscal.
The delay in release of the plan had compounded the problems of financial management in the state and ... | |
| | | | Staff dearth turns District Hospital Kathua into referral station | | | | G S Asgotra
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 1: Dearth of doctors in district hospital Kathua has virtually turned it into a referral hospital and this scarcity has so far claimed numerous lives, as patients have been forced to move to either Jammu or Pathankot for treatment.
Astoundingly, four posts of gynecologists, one Orthopedic, two Physicians, two ENT specialists and one post of Anesthetist are vacant for the last two to four years and attached doctors have been manning all affairs.
Source in Health Department informed Early Times that presently four posts of Gynecologists, two physicians, two ENT doctors, one orthopedics and one Anesthesia doctor posts have been lying vac... | |
| | | | Law students refuse to take exam after verbal brawl with supdtt | | | | Mohd Irfan
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 1: Students of 4th semester of Law department today refused to take their exam - Law of Evidence - after a verbal brawl with the superintendent over the arrangement of seating in the examination hall.
The problem took place after heated exchanges between a student and the superintendent. The student was joined by other students in the hall. A total anarchy was alleged to be prevailing in the Law Department's examination hall. Sources alleged that the students who are belong to influential families take their seats according to their will while the others are forced to sit on other benches.
Sources said that even HoD of Law Department was n... | |
| | | | After launching personal attacks, BJP blames NC, PDP for 'political terrorism' | | Boycott days over, battle for JK turns murkier | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 1: As the battle for Jammu and Kashmir is heating up, political parties are leaving no opportunity to score points over each other. Allegations and counter accusations have become order of the day.
The first phase of the assembly polls witnessing huge voter turnout seems to have made all the parties believe that people hold the key and boycott days are over.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first person to change the discourse of the election campaigning in Jammu and Kashmir. Modi in his first election rally in Jammu's Kishtwar region launched a scathing attack on National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party and called both the parties "... | |
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