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Upright, honest officers to replace incompetent babus Govt decides to chop deadwood 3/14/2015 1:07:48 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 13: The coalition partners Peoples Democratic Party and Bharatiya Janta Party have decided to show the exit door to the non-performing officers, who were given plum postings during the erstwhile NC-Cong regime, and chop off the deadwood in the administration. Sources told Early Times Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has advised all his cabinet colleagues to rise above the politics and ensure that credibility of the institutions, which was eroded by the erstwhile NC-Cong regime, is restored. The government, according to the sources intends to begin with by weeding out the deadwood. "The Chief Minister has asked his close aides to identify the honest and upright officers who can be empowered and brought at the forefront. Besides a list of corrupt and tainted officials is being prepared and they would be asked to cool their heels," sources added. They said, many officers who managed to "infiltrate" into administration through the back door and due their influence in Omar Abdullah led regime are getting sleepless nights as they have realize...   READ MORE

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MCI refuses increase in PG seats in GMC Srinagar, cites serious deficiencies NC-Cong ruined Medical Education! 3/14/2015 1:07:36 AM Syed Junaid Hashmi Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 13: In what could be termed as grim reminder of administrative non-seriousness of erstwhile NC-Congress coalition government, Medical Council of India (MCI) refused to increase seats in four critical post-graduate disciplines of Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar while allowing conditional increase in one department. According to the minutes of the meeting of Post-Graduate Committee (PGC) of the MCI, copies of which are with Early Times, MCI rejected the proposal for Increase of seats in MD (Anaesthesiology) course at Government Medical College, Srinagar under University of Kashmir u/s 10A of the IMC Act, 1956 for the academic y...   READ MORE   Cheating case involving chairperson of Jammu Women Credit Cooperative Bank 3/14/2015 1:07:24 AM Despite order of inquiry by ex-minister in 2013, nothing done Will Mufti Govt act against the corrupt? Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 13: In an alleged case of fraud and loot of hard earned money of poor women in Jammu and Kashmir, officials at the helm of affairs of cooperative society named as "Jammu Women Credit Cooperative Bank" now renamed as "Jammu Women Credit Cooperative Ltd", which falls under the direct control of cooperative department of the state government, has allegedly duped over 500 women in Jammu district and its adjoining areas during 2011 and 2012 on the pretext of providing them jobs under a scheme run by Government of India. The officials ...   READ MORE   Order issued 2-days before new Govt took over Dr Rafiq Pampori gets 3-yrs extension 3/14/2015 1:07:02 AM Fazal Khan Early Times Report Srinagar, Mar 13: Just two days before the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) government took over the reins of the state, the principal of the Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar Dr Rafiq Pampori, who was due to attain superannuation on Feb 28, 2015, managed to get yet another extension. Sources told Early Times some officials in Health and Medical Education Department, issued an office memo vide number A/73(2014)298 dated 26-2-2015 granting three year extension to Principal Government Medical College Srinagar, Dr Rafiq Pampori. Pertinently, Dr Pampori had managed to get his services extended by one year in 2014 and t...   READ MORE   Lal Singh embarrasses doctors, BJP 3/14/2015 1:06:53 AM Bashir Assad Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 13: While the PDP-BJP government did not have a good start and remained surrounded by controversies from the very beginning, one of its minister has now become a cause of nuisance and it has become difficult to handle him. Health and Medical education Minister Lal Singh of course had changed his party, his attitude remains unchanged. And that is precisely the issue that will impact the BJP in coming days. BJP finds itself in an embarrassing situation following the alleged misbehaviour with a female doctor by Lal Singh. He is accused of humiliating a lady doctor for not wearing an apron at a social function linked to health. Lal Singh had c...   READ MORE   Hoist state flag; Govt withdraws order within 24 hours 3/14/2015 1:06:08 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Mar 13: In a surprising move, Mufti Muhammad Sayeed led coalition government Friday withdraws the order in which it was stated to 'maintain sanctity of state flag' within twenty four hours of its issuance. Not only the order was withdrawn, but according to spokesman, "appropriate administrative action will be taken after enquiry into the circumstances leading to the issuing of this circular." Pertinent to mention the order was issued by Mushtaq Ahmad Bukhari (IAS), Commissioner/Secretary government General Administration Department. Citing reason, the official spokesman said that State Government is pursuing a court case since December 11, 2013 in the J&K H...   READ MORE   Authorities make 'dual payments' for maintenance works Financial misappropriation in SMDA 3/14/2015 1:06:03 AM Arun Singh Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 13: In a bizarre incident, the Sunisar Mansar Development Authority (SMDA), which has miserably failed to make Mansar Lake as one of the top tourist destinations in Jammu region not only engaged 62 need based workers but simultaneously engaged contractors also for general upkeep and maintenance of assets. They also made payments for the same work during 2008-12 causing burden on state exchequer unnecessarily. Sources in the department told Early Times that with the deliberate negligence on the part of the Mansar-Surinsar Development Authority, it engaged 62 individuals and some agencies for the same work and gave payments to the tune of Rs 64...   READ MORE   Centre may write to JK govt for 'judicious use' of PSA 3/14/2015 1:05:54 AM Agencies New Delhi, Mar 13: The Centre may ask Jammu and Kashmir government for "judicious use" of Public Safety Act, a move that comes in the midst of a controversy over the release of separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat. "We are planning to ask Jammu and Kashmir government for judicious use of Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act 1978," a Home Ministry official said. The release of Alam, who was arrested in the during the summer agitation of 2010 in the Valley and was detained under PSA, from custody a few days ago had triggered a row. BJP, which shares power with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir, had come under attack over Alam's release. The three interlocutors, appointed by the governmen...   READ MORE   PDP-BJP Govt to undergo minor cabinet reshuffle soon 3/14/2015 1:05:48 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 13: The 13 day old Peoples Democratic Party and Bhartiya Janta Party Government in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to undertake a minor cabinet reshuffle very soon. The sources informed the "Early Times", that the government has informed the Governor that it would go for cabinet expansion on March 16 as more Minister would be sworn in. Sources said that the decision of expansion of J& K cabinet has been taken at highest level by the BJP and PDP leaders. The sources said that if all goes well the cabinet expansion would take place before the assembly session commences. Meanwhile the sources informed the "Early Times" that BJP has formally de...   READ MORE   Mufti outlines contours to develop Jammu as tourist hub 3/14/2015 1:05:38 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today directed the state tourism department to prepare a comprehensive package to promote Jammu as an independent tourist destination, as he outlined the contours to develop the region as a tourist hub. "The chief minister today issued immediate directions to the Tourism department to prepare an all-inclusive smart package that focuses on increasing the occupancy levels and footfall of tourists in the region," an official spokesman said. The Chief Minister said he will examine within two weeks the blueprint of the package, which will be prepared in consultation with the private tour and travel op...   READ MORE   Committee to recommend appointment of Wardens, Assistt Wardens Mufti bats for transparency in SABs 3/14/2015 1:05:30 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir government today ordered constitution of a committee to recommend the appointment of Wardens/Assistant wardens in various State Advisory Boards (SABs). In supersession of Government Order No. 1501-GAD of 2006, dated 11.12.2006, Government Order No. 657-GAD of 2013, dated 22.04.2013, and Government Order No. 1185-GAD of 2013, dated 21.08.2013, government ordered the constitution of a Committee to recommend appointment of Wardens/Assistant Wardens in Gujjars & Bakerwals Hostels, Hostels under the Advisory Board for Pahari Speaking People and Hostels under the Advisory Board for the Welfare and Development of Other Backward Classes. As p...   READ MORE   Is Lal Singh a Congress man tasked to damage ruling Coalition? 3/14/2015 1:05:21 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 13: BJP has been left red faced by the repeated showdowns of foul mouthed Health Minister Lal Singh with doctors in Jammu and Srinagar and many amongst the party unit are apprehending him to be a Congress man which has been planted to discredit the ruling alliance. A senior party leader, who is close to the leadership in the centre, said that despite opposition from BJP workers the party had given the mandate to Lal Singh on the promise that he would not indulge in any misconduct; Later senior BJP leaders had opposed his induction in the cabinet but the party leadership in the centre cleared his name as he had started threatening the party leaders in the st...   READ MORE   Prof Ishar created 3 posts to accommodate blue eyed in JU 3/14/2015 1:05:15 AM Avinash Azad Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 13: Skeletons have started tumbling out from the cupboard of Jammu University and the misdeeds of former Vice Chancellor (VC) Mohan Pal Singh Isher came to fore. He had created three posts to adjust his blue eyed trusted lieutenants in varsity premises. According to sources, the then VC, JU Prof MPS Isher to facilitate family members of some employees close to him, created three posts in the campus. "Three posts of Assistant Manager, Assistant Physiotherapist and Campuses Development Officer were created by state government following recommendations made by the then VC ", sources said. They further said that to accommodate blue eyed the...   READ MORE   ACD chairs RDD officials' meet, orders verification of job cards 3/14/2015 1:04:40 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report kishtwar, Mar 13 : Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Kishtwar, today chaired a high-level meeting of its officials to review the department related development works and also ordered for verification of the job cards within one week. As per the details available with Early Times, ACD, Kishtwar, Akther Hussain Qazi, while chairing the meeting of BDOs, VLWs and other officials of the department directed them to strictly follow the rules and regulation while verifying the job cards and immediately cancel all those job cards issued in violation of rules and regulation. The today's meeting was called by the ACD after Early Times highlighted the...   READ MORE   State suffers loss of ` 50 crores as Khrew cement plant turns idle Non-responsive management fails to procure coal 3/14/2015 1:04:28 AM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Mar 13 : The state of Jammu & Kashmir has suffered a loss of around Rs. 50 crores since the last month and half as a cement plant of one of the premier Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) of the state has been virtually made defunct by the people at helm. The cement plant of Jammu & Kashmir Cements Limited located at Khrew in South Kashmir's Pulwama district is non-functional since February 1 this year. The reason for this is that there is no coal available at the plant so that the plant could function and produce cement as it has been doing for decades now. Early Times has learnt from a group of employees that the management of this PSU has...   READ MORE   "I will not wear an apron and put my patients' lives on fatal risk" Dr Gurmeet dares Lal Singh to challenge her to wear apron, would move court on Monday 3/14/2015 12:42:21 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 13: "I dare minister Lal Singh to challenge me for wearing apron. I will prove it through medical legalities as to why a psychiatric doctor is not advised to wear apron to save himself/ herself as well the patient for getting into fatal risks," said Dr Gurmeet Kour, Registar Psychiatrist hospital who has charged the minister for health and medical education to have outraged the modesty of a medical practitioner in full public view. Dr Gurmeet Kour cited the universally renowned medical journal's findings on the white coat turning out to be a psychological barrier between the patient and the doctor that deepens the cleavage between the both and sometimes even ...   READ MORE   The self styled leaders of Jammu who lost their voice when it came to dignity of a lady doctor 3/14/2015 12:42:03 AM Hypocrisy of the eloquent and Media savvy former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who has used twitter to ventilate his feelings on every other issue including those related to women, has been woefully exposed. Omar suddenly got dumb and lost his hash tag as he did not issue a single statement or a tweet to denounce the unwarranted act of Health Minister Lal Singh. Many opine that had singh been a PDP Minister, Omar would not have lost his eloquence. Ashok Gupta, the controversial president of the state unit of Shiv Sena and Dogra Front who organizes photo opportunities for his projection on issues ranging from price rise to the statements of the Prime Minister, using handful of his supporter...   READ MORE   CRPF refuses to vacate hotels Seeks alternate accomodation 3/13/2015 11:46:01 PM Shakeel A Khan Early Times Reoport SRINAGAR, Mar 13 : Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has expressed its unwillingness to vacate the hotels in the valley which they have been occupying ever since the outbreak of militancy. The unwillingness on part of CRPF may trigger another political uncertainty in the valley. Sources told Early Times that CRPF top brass has come out with a response to the state government's plans to relocate it saying that they will not move out of the hotels unless and until alternate accommodation is provided to them. "The IG CRPF has made it clear during that the force is not ready to live in the temporary accommodations which may be provided to them by the sta...   READ MORE   NC legislator booked for allegedly manhandling PDA CEO 3/13/2015 11:38:44 PM Saahil Suhail Early Times Reoport Anantnag, Mar 13 : Police on Friday registered an FIR against NC legislator Altaf Ahmad Wani (Kaloo) for allegedly manhandling Chief Executive officer of Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA). Sources told Early Times that police registered FIR against the legislator on the written complaint of the officer. They said that CEO of PDA, M Y Bhat yesterday filed a complaint against MLA Pahalgam, Altaf Ahmad Wani for allegedly manhandling him and his staff, besides ransacking his office. "Yesterday, he forwarded a formal complaint against the legislator to SSP, Anantnag," a PDA official wishing anonymity said. Sources in police said that SSP, Anantnag, m...   READ MORE   Demolition of 10,000 structures, heavy penalty on concerned part of Policy: Minister Govt to book In-service, retired officials for allowing illegal Constructions 3/13/2015 11:38:26 PM Javaid Naikoo Early Times Reoport Srinagar, Mar 13 : The new Government in Jammu and Kashmir has decided to pull down all the illegal constructions which were raised by blue eyed people in-nexus with corrupt officials over the years and is coming up with a policy to book all the in-service and retired officials involved in allowing illegal constructions during their tenure. Talking to Early Times, Minister of State for Housing & Urban Development, Mohammad Ashraf Mir said that within two days from now government is coming up with a policy to deal with all the illegal constructions across the state which have been raised by blue eyed people in nexus with corrupt officials in previous ...   READ MORE

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