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Deceased model's boyfriend to be questioned again Police likely to reopen 2006 suicide case, senior JKP officers in dock 2/17/2015 12:01:16 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Feb 16: Much publicised suicide case of Mumbai model Kuljeet Randhawa of 2006 is likely to be reopened as police mulls over again questioning deceased female model boy friend Bhanu Udhay, who was protected by a senior police of Jammu at that time. The then boy-friend of the deceased is son of influential bureaucrat so that the time of suicide Jammu police adopted all means to save the boy but now the scene has changed. Credible sources said that the nine year old case is likely to be re-opened because at that time police avoided investigation due to influence of the father of the boy. Some police officers of Jammu and Kashmir police are likely to face the music for their involvement in adopting delay tactics in co-operating the Mumbai police and also for "shi...   READ MORE

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Agri Deptt wins ridicule for Advt on wheat rust in English Misses farmers daily 'Dehat Sandesh' 2/17/2015 12:00:40 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Feb 16: In its bid to educate the farming community of various diseases affecting the crops, the Agriculture Department issues several advertisements in different newspapers of the state from time to time. However, this 'honest' attempt of the Agriculture Department turns out to be a complete mockery of sorts as most of the times the advertisements were being published in English which in any case is an unfamiliar language for the farmers whose major chunk reside in rural belts of the state. Moreover, the Department of Agriculture has made a habit of ignoring the newspapers, journals, magazines and tabloids dedicated solely to agricultural activities and farmers...   READ MORE   Two weeks later, no Govt official resigned or sought permission to stay in Sports Associations Two hoots to Governor's directive 2/16/2015 11:45:47 PM DC Jammu addresses PC as president of State Archery Association Abodh Sharma Early Times Report JAMMU, Feb 16: In utter disregard to the directive of the Rajbhawan passed two weeks ago, wherein it had stressed strict adherence of SRO -164 that restrains government officers/officials from being elected to the sports associations, neither any Government officer has announced his resignation, not sought permission to hold positions in sports associations. Interestingly, in open defiance of the directive of the Governor, DC Jammu, Ajit Kumar Sahu addressed a press conference as the president of Archery Association of J&K the previous day announcing organization of an invitational Archery...   READ MORE   Despite Omar's assurances last year, action still a distant dream Case against Suman Bhagat shelved since years 2/16/2015 11:43:53 PM Peerzada Ummer Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Feb 16: State Accountability Commission (SAC) issued notice to Congress minister of PDP- Congress coalition, Suman Lata Bhagat in December 2012 for creating immovable property through a trust which was meant to serve the weaker sections of the society. Omar Abdullah on the floor of house in 2014 said the government is investigating the matter but the reality seems the contrary. No action has been taken till date. The SAC comprising of Chairperson Justice (Retd) YP Nargotra and Member, Justice (Retd) Hakim Imtiyaz Hussain issued notice to Suman Lata, former Health Minister in 2012. The notice was issued in a complaint filed by one Vivek Bharti...   READ MORE   Tourism Deptt's inaction costs Jammu dearly Needs 12 Cr for restoration of infrastructure 2/16/2015 11:43:38 PM ET Report JAMMU, Feb 16: The failure of Jammu and Kashmir Tourism department could be gauged from the fact that six months after the floods, the department has failed to take matter with state government as well as Union government for sanction of funds, which are required for restoration of damaged infrastructure in Jammu region. Moreover, on one hand the tourist flow in Jammu has also witnessed reduction following inauguration of Katra Jammu rail link but not any new project is likely to completed, besides the already in place infrastructure has also failed to attract tourists and now the inefficiency of department is taking tool, on business of Jammu businessmen. Sources informed Ear...   READ MORE   Governor proposes, Financial Commissioner Industries disposes Issues orders of fresh attachments of employees 2/16/2015 11:43:23 PM Akshay Azad ET Report JAMMU, Feb 16: Subverting initiative of Governor to stream line working in government departments by cancelling all attachments, Financial Commissioner Industries and Commerce department, Khurshed Ahmed Ganai has recently ordered attachments of two employees besides deputation of another one. Sources informed Early Times that on February 12, orders of attachments in favour of two employees were issued by Industries and Commerce department headed by Financial Commissioner, Khursheed Ahmed Ganai. According to first attachment order, Functional Manager District Industries Center Doda, Naresh Kumar Vohra has been attached with Directorate of Industries Jammu for a per...   READ MORE   Modi to take final call on CMP today 2/16/2015 11:43:08 PM Bashir Assad Early Times Report JAMMU, Feb 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take a final call on the common minimum programme (CMP) thus paving way for government formation in Jammu Kashmir with the PDP's Mufti Mohammad Sayeed as chief minister. There was a high drama on Monday with the two parties first terming their back to each other and finally hugging each other with open arms. The drama started on Sunday when the two parties hardened their stand on vocabulary to be used in the CMP and finally ended on Monday afternoon with the two parties leaving to their respective leadership viz PM Narendra Modi and PDP Patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed to wet the deal within 48 hours. Source...   READ MORE   SIC directs JU to provide CASH report to victim, PIO penalized Sexual harassment of Asst Prof by senior faculty 2/16/2015 11:42:54 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Feb 16: State Information Commission has penalized public information officer (PIO) University of Jammu and directed that CASH report be made available to the victim Assistant professor who had alleged sexual harassment by a senior member of faculty. More than two years back when a female Assistant Professor working in Jammu University (JU) was sexually harassed by a senior faculty member and till date the university teacher has not been provided justice. The University constituted a Committee to look into this serious allegation and the report of that committee has not been made public and even the victim was denied a copy of that report. The victim finally use...   READ MORE   Modi treads risky path, Sharif has 'no control' over Army Pak responded to Vajpayee's bus diplomacy by resorting to Kargil misadventure 2/16/2015 11:17:26 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Feb 16 : Most political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have welcomed the initiative of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resume talks with Pakistan and are optimistic about neighboring country responding positively to PM Modi's gesture but the million dollar question is would Pakistan Army allow the parleys to succeed? Sources told Early Times the groundwork for resumption of India-Pakistan talks commenced in November last year when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his counterpart Nawaz Sharif secretly in Nepal on the sidelines of a SAARC summit. "Following the meeting between the two Prime Ministers both the countries resumed the back channel talks and the ...   READ MORE   Governor's Rule no alternative Delay in govt formation not in people's interest 2/16/2015 11:17:00 PM Neha Early Times Report JAMMU, Feb 16: It was on December 23, 2014 that the election results were announced. The people of the state once again, like in 2002 and 2008, gave a fractured mandate with not a single political party in a position to form government on its own strength. However, the nature of mandate that the people gave suggested three things. One, the people of the state had no love lost for the ruling coalition consisting of the NC and the Congress. They rejected both the "unpopular and corrupt" NC and the Congress and reduced them to the third and fourth position, respectively. The verdict was clear as far as their view on the coalition government was concerned. The fact is ...   READ MORE   Despite fall in diesel prices, no change in fare 2/16/2015 11:13:12 PM Shiv Dev Thakur Early Times Report Katra, Feb 15: The transport department of Jammu and Kashmir is once again in limelight as the people travelling to far flung areas as well as the residents of far areas are facing problems regarding excess fare charges by the bus operators as well as load carries. There has been no change in the fares even after fall of diesel prices. Sources rued with Early Times that the bus operators as well as the load carriers charge the same amount of money they used to charge earlier. They added that the locals have also reported the case to the transport department but nothing has been done in this regard. They said that not only overcharging, the bus o...   READ MORE   Denied entry to watch India-Pakistan Cricket match, crazy fans vandalize PHC building Police register FIR 2/16/2015 11:13:02 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Kishtwar, Feb 16:- The crazy cricket fans on Sunday vandalized the Primary Health Center (PHC) Building at Bharath falling under the medical block of Ghat in Doda District after in charge PHC Dr. Syed Shahid Bashir denied them access to watch India-Pakistan Cricket match. As per the details available with Early Times, the Cricket crazy fans tried to intrude into the PHC forcibly as the power went off in the area during India-Pakistan match at the ongoing Cricket world cup. A TV set on solar light Invertor was installed in the building complex having residential accommodation for the doctor as well. The incident was later brought to the notice o...   READ MORE   Health authoritis sleep over Swine Flu Threat: DAK 2/16/2015 11:12:44 PM Javaid Naikoo Early Times Report Srinagar, Feb 16: The Doctors' Association Kashmir (DAK) has accused the authorities of sleeping over the swine flu hreat. DAK president, Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan while warning of serious consequences said, "It is the responsibility of health officials to supply information to the public instead of covering up their inability." He said there was no planning and coordination for implementation of procedures that would combat any eventuality of H1N1 outbreak. Some health officials in order to cover up their incompetence hide facts of swine flu outbreak from public thus risking precious human lives which is outrageous and unacceptable," said he. He also...   READ MORE   Less facilities for handicapped patients, authorities unmoved Wheelchair shortage in GMC Hospital 2/16/2015 11:09:20 PM Nitesh Sangral Early Times Report Jammu, Feb 16: The GMC hospital has been operating with five wheelchairs in emergency ward, of which three are lying defunct for the past few months. However, the administration has been calming that they are providing facilities for the benefit of patients. Sources at GMC informed Early Times that at present the hospital has been operating with two wheelchairs out of five for last some months. Although, sources say there should be at least 15 available. ...   READ MORE   JK students scholarship scheme: Govt will look into complaints 2/16/2015 11:08:36 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Feb 16: Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani today assured PDP President Mehbooba Mufti that the Centre would extend all help to Kashmiri students under the Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) and look into the complaints over the scheme. "People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti today called on Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani and raised the problems being faced by the students of Jammu and Kashmir on account of poor implementation of PMSSS. While assuring all possible help to Kashmiri students, the Union Minister said that she will look into the complaints with regard to PMSSS," a PDP spokesman said here. He said during the meeting...   READ MORE   Western disturbance leads to normalization of weather conditions in Kashmir Plains receive rain, higher reaches experience snowfall 2/16/2015 11:08:26 PM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Feb 16: Kashmir valley that has been witnessing abnormal day temperature over the past few days returned to almost normal weather conditions as rains lashed the plains while as the higher reaches and some areas in countryside experiencing fresh bout of snowfall. Over the past few days the day temperature in the Kashmir valley was much above the normal level. The day temperature hovered 7-8 degrees Celsius above the normal level in the last week or so. However, the day temperature today was below normal with the mercury settling at 6.9 degrees Celsius, 2.1 degrees below the normal temperature. The rains that lashed the summer capital of th...   READ MORE   DC Kishtwar orders probe, SHO to produce Fair Price shop dealers Non-distribution of free ration to Thakrie villagers 2/16/2015 11:08:10 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Kishtwar, Feb 16:- Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Mohammad Javed Khan today ordered an inquiry into embezzlement of free ration meant for esidents of Thakrie and particularly the villages falling under Panchayat Filler B and directed the concerned SHO to produce two dealers of Fair Price Shops responsible for distribution of ration. As per the details available with Early times, the DC constituted two member team headed by Tehsildar and SHO Kishtwar to conduct a detailed inquiry into the matter within 7 days. The DC directed Tehsildar HQ Kishtwar to follow the details pertaining to day to day investigation progress, beside seeking details from ...   READ MORE   Defeated Ghulam Hassan Mir seeks 'rehabilitation' in legislative council 2/16/2015 11:07:52 PM Shakeel A Khan Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Feb 16: As the elections for the legislative council are drawing nearer politicians who lost the assembly elections recently are pushing to get in the house of elders of the state legislature. Same can be said of former agriculture minister, Ghulam Hassan Mir whose quest for power seems not to be over despite the humiliating defeat he faced in the assembly elections from Gulmarg constituency. Mir is said to be in touch with the people in Delhi so that he could make it to the legislative council. Source said that former agriculture minister is trying his best to enter the Legislative Council as a means of his 'Ghar Wapsi'. In wildest of ...   READ MORE   DIET Basohli fails to avail power connection to students presenting models The 'unscientific' Science Exhibition 2/16/2015 11:07:45 PM Arun Trisal Early Times Report Kathua, Feb.16: Term it as indifference or downright inefficiency on part of DIET Basohli, that it could not avail power connection to students who came up to participate in Science Exhibition with highly innovative models which needed power to operate. The exhibition was organized by DIET Basohli under RMSA scheme at Government Girls' Higher secondary School Kathua. Students had spent a lot from their pockets to excel in science exhibition and exhibit several innovative ideas , but DIET Basohli could not provide power supply in one day exhibition where several teams could not display their models and returned disappointed. Some students studying in Hi...   READ MORE   Maha Shivratri Shobha Yatra taken out with religious fervour, gaiety 2/16/2015 11:07:32 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Feb 16: An impressive Shoba Yatra on the eve of Maha Shivratri was taken out today in Jammu city amid unprecedented security arrangements, with religious fervour and gaiety. The religious procession, which commenced from the Ranbireshwar temple, near Parade Ground, passed through various bazars of the city, including Hari Market, Raghunath Bazar, Purani Mandi and Panjtirthi. M.L.A. Jammu East Rajesh Gupta was Chief Guest on the occasion who performed the puja of Chariot in the Ranbireshwar Temple and prayed to the god for the peace and prosperity of the country. Bar Association Jammu President M.K. Bhardwaj and National Mazdoor Conference President Subhash...   READ MORE   Around 240 Ramban schools without potable water Govt schools lack basic facilities in JK 2/16/2015 11:07:25 PM Bijay Charak Early Times Report Jammu, Feb 16: Notwithstanding the tall claims of state government to provide all basic facilities to government primary schools, around 240 schools in Ramban district are without potable water. Sources informed Early Times that the total 522 government primary schools running in district Ramban out of which 240 government primary schools for away from potable water facilities. "Many government schools have provided water tanks but in view of the shortage of drinking water supply facility, students have been found taking water from natural sources", sources said. "One such school is Primary School, Gardholla of Botate block of district Ramban, where...   READ MORE   Bhim does U-turn, says WC Report wrongly implemented Constituting Delimitation Commission 2/16/2015 11:07:15 PM Rustam Early Times Report JAMMU, Feb 16: Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) chief patron Bhim Singh, who is known for his inconsistent views on almost all issues, has urged the State Governor, NN Vohra, to constitute delimitation commission so that the existing assembly constituencies are delimited de novo and Jammu gets proper representation in the Assembly. He wants the State Governor to issue an Ordinance to this effect and he made this demand only on Saturday. It is not only the JKNPP which has been demanding the constitution of delimitation commission since long. The BJP has been urging the authorities to concede the age-old demand in Jammu for adequate representatio...   READ MORE   Contractual teachers of Baramulla meet to intensify struggle for 'justice' 2/16/2015 11:05:29 PM Mudasir Tariq Early Times Report BARAMULLA, Feb 16: Contractual teachers of this North Kashmir district held an emergency meeting at Carriapa Park today and resolved for the continuation of their services in the different educational institutions of the district. Today's meeting was held to complete the process of registration for the current academic session. The meeting participants resolved to press the issue for their regularization of services and said that any move aimed to remove them would be dealt with severely. The teachers who were engaged on contractual basis for the academic session of 2014 demanded for the continuation of their services. These teachers made it a point...   READ MORE   Bandipora villages lack electricity, road connectivity 2/16/2015 11:05:18 PM S.Tahir-Ul Haq Early Times Report BANDIPORA, Feb 16: One of the basic infrastructure requirements for leading a normal life and enjoying the benefits of development is electricity along with good road connectivity which is missing in various rural areas here in Bandipora district of north Kashmir. The situation in remote villages of Bandipora town is no different. Many remote villages, including Arhgam, Papchan, Safapora, Soudnara, Saderkoot, Nadihal, Banniyari, Mukdamyour and other adjoining areas are facing acute shortage of power. The consumers said the power supply was erratic for the past one week and voltage was low. Local residents of Banniyari Bashir Ahmad told early times t...   READ MORE

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