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Will delay in construction of AIIMS Jammu catch GOI’s eye this time? Snail’s pace execution of centrally funded projects 12/21/2020 11:15:05 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Dec 21: At a time when the government is acting tough against the pendency of developmental projects in Jammu and Kashmir, it is likely that the snail’s pace of work going on over the establishment of the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jammu will catch government’s eye. The official data reveals that out of the total Rs Two Thousand Crores, the government sanctioned Rs Nine Thousand crores at the first place for the construction of AIIMS in Jammu. However, out of these sanctioned nine thousand crore rupees, not even a single rupee has so far been spent. Sources privy to this development divulged that the funds would get lapsed soon with the commencement of the next financial year. So far Rs 43 crores have been spent on the construction of AIIMS in Kashmir Valley but for Jammu, the government hasn’t spent anything. There were a plethora of views expressed by the people on the similar issue and the government was cornered over its non- functional mode of governance. In 2015, soon after stitching the common ground for ...   READ MORE

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In 14 member JK delegation only 2 from Jammu 12/21/2020 11:14:42 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT Srinagar, Dec 21: At the recently held international business summit in the Middle East, the Jammu and Kashmir government seemingly gave a lion’s share of business promotion to valley were as Jammu was given a “minimal opportunity.” At the recently concluded UAE-India Food Security Summit 2020 held in Dubai, the JK Government had taken along at least fourteen businessmen from the union territory but only two were from Jammu. Around a dozen others were from Kashmir. Delegates comprising prominent businessmen, investors and representatives of the public sector organizations, business entrepreneurs from J&K had “negligible representation of the Jammu region.” “Mos...   READ MORE   More worries for Mehbooba as central agencies detain Madni, Mansoor After NIA arrested her close-confident Wahid Parra, central agencies detained Mehbooba’s other two most-confident leaders in a money laundering case. 12/21/2020 11:14:35 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT Jammu, Dec 21: More worries ahead for PDP president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti as central agencies detained her maternal uncle Sartaz Madni and her most-confident Peerzada Mansoor Hussain in a money laundering case related to terror funding. After the arrest of her another close-confident Wahid Parra last month by the NIA, Mehbooba is adopting every pressure tactic to black-mail the Union Government led by BJP. With the detention of Madni and Peerzada Mansoor one thing has become clear that Mehbooba’s black-mail tactics failed to yield any result. Although higher-ups are tight-lipped over the case in which the duo was detained, reliable sources told ...   READ MORE   JKSSB reserves 172 posts for SCs, 195 for STs under PM package for Kashmiri Migrants Are SCs, STs also among Kashmiri Migrants? 12/21/2020 11:14:22 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Dec 21: Though it is generally believed and corroborated by the factual details that maximum of the Kashmiri migrants are Kashmiri Pandits and belonged to the General Category but Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) has reserved over 8 percent posts for Scheduled Castes and around 10 percent posts for Scheduled Tribes out of total posts advertised under Prime Minister package, inviting much criticism from the community. The JKSSB vide advertisement number 03 of 2020 dated 1/12/2020 had advertised a total of 1997 posts under Prime Minister Package for Kashmiri Migrants and Non-Migrants Kashmiri Pandits. However out of the total posts over 8 percent...   READ MORE   No support from other constituents Mehbooba completely isolated in ‘Gupkar Alliance’ 12/21/2020 11:14:10 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT Jammu, Dec 21: As the central government has intensified the process to expose PDP leaders’ alleged terror links, the National Conference leadership appears to have preferred not to lend support to Mehbooba Mufti in such cases. While one of the constituents of Peoples’ Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD)-CPI (M) has reacted against detention of Sartaz Madni and Peerzada Mansoor, the National Conference (NC) leadership preferred to maintain a guarded silence. As far as CPI (M) is concerned, the party has issued a press note in the name of one Ghulam Nabi Malik but the party's face in J&K, M Y Tarigami has also decided to maintain a distance. Other constituents ...   READ MORE   Culture lovers disappointed as Jammu & Kashmir Bank decides not to print wall calendars for 2021 Corona Virus takes toll on economic health of Bank 12/21/2020 11:13:22 PM Jehangir Rashid EARLY TIMES REPORT SRINAGAR, Dec 21: The rich and diverse cultural heritage of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh that used to be depicted by the wall calendars of Jammu & Kashmir Bank would no longer be seen in 2021 as the bank authorities have decided not to print the calendars this time around. The step has been necessitated due to the economic situation that has emerged following the spread of Corona Virus. As the virus has broken the back of economy across the globe the authorities of Jammu & Kashmir Bank have decided to go for austerity measures. This would cut down the cost that is incurred on the printing of wall calendars and diaries. A circular issued by the ban...   READ MORE   LG; Union Labour Minister lay foundation stone of 100-bedded ESIC Hospital at Budgam Working to provide world class health facilities at affordable prices: Lt Guv 12/21/2020 11:13:11 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT SRINAGAR, Dec 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Labour and Employment, Santosh Kumar Gangwar today laid the foundation stone of 100-bedded ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation) Hospital at SIDCO Industrial Complex, Ompora, Budgam. The hospital being constructed at a cost of Rs 160 crore would be equipped with modern healthcare facilities and will have OPD, IPD, ICU, Wards, Diagnostic Laboratories, Operation Th...   READ MORE   JK reports 232 new cases of Corona Virus, three fresh deaths; positive cases reach 118495 Active positive 3625, recovered 113026, casualties 1844 12/21/2020 11:12:37 PM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Dec 21: Jammu & Kashmir reported 232 new cases of Corona Virus following which the total number of positive cases in the union territory reached 1, 18,495. The death toll due to the virus reached 1844 as three deaths were reported in the past 24 hours or so. Jammu district in the Jammu division reported 97 fresh cases of COVID-19 followed by Srinagar district 36 cases, Pulwama district 18 cases, Kupwara district 15 cases, Budgam district 10 cases, Baramulla and Kathua districts nine cases each, Udhampur district eight cases, Reasi district six cases, Ganderbal district five cases, Anantnag and Shopian districts four cases each, Poonch dis...   READ MORE   Munish Gupta asks government to solve problems of people of Sector 5/A Trikuta Nagar Residents of Sector 5/A Trikuta Nagar at receiving end since problems remain unattended 12/21/2020 11:11:07 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Dec 21: 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...   READ MORE   Year on, blacktopped but dilapidated road yet to be repaired in Bareri 12/21/2020 11:09:59 PM Ankit Kessar Early Times Report Rajouri, Dec 21: The Public Works Department Nowshera has allegedly blacktopped a road from Rumali Dhara to Bareri, Dabbar and Sunderbani by using substandard material nearly a year ago. The condition of the road has become dilapidated and despite assurance by the department the road has not been repaired till date. The concerned department has continuously been hoodwinking the people of Bareri village, who are most affected, that repair work will be done so...   READ MORE   SEC says that necessary arrangements made in all districts Counting of votes on 280 DDC seats today 12/21/2020 11:09:33 PM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report Srinagar, Dec 21: Fate of nearly 4,200 candidates for the 280 District Development Council (DDC) seats in Jammu and Kashmir will be decided on Tuesday as counting of votes will begin at 9 am in all 20 districts of the Union territory. State Election Commissioner (SEC) KK Sharma said that all necessary arrangements have been made for counting in all the constituencies. Officials in the State Election Commission told Early Times that 4,181 candidates, includ...   READ MORE   Cyber Police receives over 300 complaints about misuse of social media in 2020 Rise in Cyber-crime, online frauds 12/21/2020 11:08:11 PM ISHTIYAQ AHMAD EARLY TIMES REPORT SRINAGAR, Dec 21: There has been an increase in cyber-crime with Cyber Police Kashmir received over 300 complaints about misuse of social media in 2020. An official of Cyber Police Station Kashmir said new and powerful cyber-attacks are striking the internet regularly in the valley. The official said that a minor lapse in managing digital lives can open the door to cyber criminals. Cyber criminals can steal money or damage ones reputation. “Online frauds and misuse of cyber space is on rampant in entire world and the users in Kashmir valley are not immune to these threats. Cyber Police Station Kashmir Zone, Srinagar has been receiving scores of compl...   READ MORE   Counting arrangements finalized in north Kashmir 12/21/2020 11:08:01 PM Mohammad Sarfaraz Early Times Report KUPWARA, Dec 21: District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO) Kupwara, Anshul Garg, today finalized arrangements for counting of District Development Council (DDC) election votes being held on December 22. The DPEO discussed threadbare various arrangements including preparation of Counting halls, security arrangements, appointment of Magistrates, training of staff, adherence of Covid-19 SOPs and availability of Covid material, Traffic management besides, proper heating/lighting and availability of drinking water facilities. He urged the concerned officers for an impartial and transparent counting process while taking in confidence all party agents an...   READ MORE

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