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| Establishment of AIIMS in Jammu is people's own contribution | | ET was with the movement from day one | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Vijaypur. Ever since then, certain groups have been claiming credit for the establishment of the AIIMS. The BJP, and who not, have been patting their backs and claiming that it was due to their efforts that Jammu got AIIMS.
What's the true story of facts? The fact is it was on February 1, 2015 that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced AIIMS for Jammu. He made this statement while presenting budget on the floor of the Lok Sabha. However, on March 1, 2015, when PDP, in alliance with the BJP, assumed office, CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed announced that the sanctioned AIIMS will be established in Kashmir, and not in Jammu. In fact, he made public the PDP-BJP agenda... | |
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| No delimitation commission even under President's Rule | | Will J&K Governor act to mollify Jammu? | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: The BJP had in 2014 through its Vision Document held out a commitment that it, if came into power, will meet the age-old demand of the people of Jammu province for adequate representation in the assembly by appointing a delimitation commission. It did come into power and became part of the PDP-led coalition government. It remained in power between March 1, 2015 and June 19, 2018. In between, it did nothing whatsoever to honour the commitment. Rather, it danced to the tunes of Kashmir-based and Valley-centric PDP and further hurt the interests of the people of Jammu province to keep the Muftis in good humour.
On November 21, 2018, the J&K Gopvernor, SP Mali... | |
| | | | Fearing 'controversy', Govt skips PM's interaction with Panchs, Sarpanchs | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: Even as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to interact with the recently elected Panchs and Sarpanchs during his daylong visit to the state of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, the plan was dropped following alleged apprehensions that these elected representatives could create a scene.
Sources said the interactive session was dropped at the eleventh hour as there were inputs that the Panchs and Sarpanchs could raise their complaints at the meeting with the PM and that the same could bring "distaste" to the visit.
Sources said the government had got to know that some such invitees would try to corner the BJP government in New Delhi for its alleged f... | |
| | | | Sajad Lone not invited to meet Modi during his day-long state visit | | Has BJP abandoned him? | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: Gone are the days when BJP used to sing in praise of its favorite ally- Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone. The party now didn't even invite him to meet the Prime Minister when the latter was on a day-long state visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated key developmental projects at Srinagar's SKICC and also addressed the people present on the occasion. However, what raised many eyebrows was the absence of Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone during the function.
As per the reports, Sajad who so far was BJP's ally in the state and was also a cabinet minister from BJP's quota during the collation government wasn't even sent an invite ... | |
| | | | Ailing SSH Jammu's RO plant dysfunctional | | Nephrology deptt headless | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: The RO plant of Nephrology department, Super Specialty Hospital Jammu, is non-functional for last few months thus subjecting the patients to inconvenience.
Moreover, almost half of the dialysis machines are not working properly but nothing has been done to fix the problems.
Sources within the hospital told that despite dysfunctional RO Plant, a few machines have been run by the concerned authority and if they keep running the machines without fix the RO problem, the same would be nonfunctional soon. "For last four to five months, the service of the RO plant is pending and AMC is also not done due to which the plant often goes non-functional," sources adde... | |
| | | | 71 Girdawars elevated as NT in valley, only 14 in Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: 71 Girdawars (Revenue Officials) have been elevated as Naib Tehsildar in Kashmir valley, while only 14 in Jammu division by the Revenue Department.
According to the Official, several lower rung officials in FCR's office have manipulated the entire process. "As per Government order FC(A) 13 of 2019, 71 Girdwar from Kashmir division have been made incharge Naib Tehsildar, all these officials were promoted as Girdawar on October 2015", they said and added that their counterpart in Jammu who were promoted as Girdawar, were made to wait for next promotion.
"Even they are junior in case of joining of service, the eligible Girdawar in Jammu division are appointe... | |
| | | | Modi forgets J&K still has separate Constitution | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: Like his party, Prime Minister Narendera Modi too has forgotten his promises and assurances of complete integration of Jammu Kashmir with rest of India and this was evident from his speech at Vijaypur where he made a big faux pas.
In an attempt to woo the voters, Mr Modi was listing so called initiatives of his Government and also made reference of 10 percent quota to unreserved categories. He said that this 10 percent reservation would greatly help and benefit youth of Jammu and Kashmir also.
The aging Prime Minister apparently forgot that this reservation of ten percent by amending Indian Constitution is not implemented in Jammu and Kashmir, which ... | |
| | | | Back of terrorism can't be broken till Pak stooges are taken care of | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: Pakistan stooges from Hurriyat hawk Syed Ali Shah Geelani to even a small pawn active in Kashmir Valley have been thanking Pakistan for observing so-called "Kashmir solidarity day" every year on February 5.
They have been issuing statements thanking Pakistan for supporting the so-called "Kashmir cause." "These Pakistani agents are misusing the space which has been provided by the Indian democracy. Had they been staying in some other country except India by now they would have been booked and placed behind the bars on the charges of thanking a country which has been at war with their country," said an analyst.
A Kashmir watcher said that Pak stooges activ... | |
| | | | Despite all government support BJP's rally failed to beat Lal Singh May 20 'Swabhiman Rally' | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: After State BJP's -'government supported' rally on February 3 which was addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself, the residents of Jammu region have started comparing Sunday's gathering with Lal Singh's 'Swabhiman Rally' held on May 20, 2018. People have come to the conclusion that enthusiasm and gathering in Lal Singh's rally was bigger than J&K BJP's 'show of strength' on Sunday.
People, who have attended both the historic rallies of recent times i... | |
| | | | 2 temporary employees reprimanded after 25 years | | Will Govt order recovery of the amount drawn by them as excess salary in violation of rules? | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 5: In a blatant misuse of political and official patronage, the two employees who were basically appointed on temporary basis in Khadi Village and Industries Board and Social Welfare Department have been reprimanded after more than 25 years.
Sources told Early Times that both these officials were reprimanded after the intervention of the two senior officers of the Transport Department.
As per the details available with this newspaper one Rajiv Kumar son of KC Nargotra was appointed on temporary bases for 89 days vide order No.KVIB/66 Dated 30-4-1993 as Supervisor followed by another order dated 29-07-93 wherein the said person was demoted and shown appoi... | |
| | | | Omar, Mehbooba deserve Bharat Ratana for respecting institutions? | | Pot calling kettle black! | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 4: Former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti while expressing solidarity with Mamta Banerjee have accused the central agencies of hijacking institutions for political goals.
In her tweet, Mehbooba Mufti said: "In solidarity with @MamataOfficial. History stands testament to how J&K has faced the wrath of Central agencies. It's disheartening to see how institutions are being hijacked only to discredit political opponents. Doesn't bode well for the Centre-state relationship," Mehbooba tweeted.
A similar tweet was posted by Omar Abdullah. He wrote: "Just spoke to @MamataOfficial didi to convey the support of @JKNC_ as she si... | |
| | | | Rs 90 lakh tube well scam in BK Pora comes to fore | | No action taken against accused BDO , AE | | | Early Times Report
Budgam, Feb 5: Inspite of being exposed for embezzlement of more than Rs 90 lakh few years back during allotment of dug wells (tube wells) the authorities at the helm of affairs are yet to initiate action against the accused officers which includes a Block Development Officers (BDO) , Assistant Engineer (AE) and few officials of BDO office B K Pora in Budgam.
As reported already intervention of State Information Commission (SIC) had exposed corrupt practices of a Block Development Officer (BDO) in B K Pora in Budgam district some months back as the officer was found to be involved in making purchases against the MGREGA norms.
State Information Commi-ssion (SIC) dated 2... | |
| | | | Villages in Bhunzwah Block denied drinking water | | Missing pipes recovered from the possession of PDP leader | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 5: Two weeks after the "Early Times" carried a news story related to embezzlement of over 100 pipes provided by the PHE department on the name of RDD Kishtwar in its 21-1-2019 edition, the pipes were recovered from the possession of a PDP leader.
The scam, locals said deprived around 200 households of drinking water in Binoon Panchayat.
As per the details available with "Early Times" the PHE Department sanctioned 225 meters GI Pipes of 25 MM Diameter and 440 Meters GI Pipes of 20 MM Diameter vide indent No. RR/25/7 Dated 5-6-2018 and as per the receipt the pipes were issued on the name of Dilshad Ahmed through Mohammad Yassen-the thing wh... | |
| | | | GAD directs Secretary RDD to reprimand teacher cum VLW back to Education Department | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 5: A day after "Early Times" carried the news of a Government teacher enjoying deputation in Rural Development Department Kishtwar for last 17 years, the Commissioner Secretary General Adminis-trative Department asked the Commissioner Secretary to RDD to look into the matter and reprimand the said teacher to original department.
Speaking to Early Times, Commissioner Secretary GAD Hilal Ahmed said that as and when the matter comes into his notice with regard to violation of Government order in this instant case, he took up the matter with Sheetal Nanda, Secretary GAD to look into the matter added that Nanda had assured him that she will look ... | |
| | | | Open loot in Kashmir markets as authorities take a nap | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 5: Amid frequent closure of Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, the shopkeepers are fleecing the customers by selling products at an exorbitant rates and bringing immense inconveniences to the common masses.
Despite the state administration claims to have set up special price control squads to check profiteering, the ground situation in the Valley's markets speak else, were the shopkeepers are dictating their own prices and put huge embarrassment to the local people. These shopkeepers take an advantage to people amid frequent closure of the Highway.
The people complain that butchers are selling mutton at exorbitant prices. People in downtown especially at ... | |
| | | | SIC warns BDO Warwan for denying info under RTI Act | | | |
Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 5: State Information Commissioner has warned the BDO Warwan for denying the information to the appellants added that the appellants are at liberty to file a complaint against the PIO/BDO Warwan under section 15 of J&K RTI Act, 2009. As per the details available with "Early Times", the commission passes the directions in response to the appeal filled by the appellant Ghulam Rasool Magrey and Abdul Wahid Malik against BDO Marwah, Warwan and Dachhan wherein the concern BDO fail to provide the information to them as no response was made by the PIOs.
The appeal came up for hearing before the State Information Commission on 28-12-2018. During th... | |
| | | | Scores of Baramulla villages still cut off from district headquarters | | R&B, other concerned departments in deep slumber | |  Mohammad Sarfaraz
Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, Feb 5: At a time when the weatherman has forecast a fresh spell of rain and snowfall in Kashmir from Tuesday, there are scores of villages in Baramulla district which are still cut off from the district headquarter. According to sources that, the authorities concerned have failed to clear various roads in Baramulla district and with the result, villagers from far flung areas of Baramulla district have remained cut off from their thesil and dist... | |
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