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Cong decides to ignore Azad loyalists in Patil’s programmes 3/20/2021 12:32:11 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 19: After getting a green signal from the high-command, J&K Congress has decided not to invite loyalists of Ghulam Nabi Azad in any programme of AICC incharge J&K Rajni Patil who is reaching Srinagar on Saturday. Patil will address functions in different areas of Kashmir Valley and Jammu province during her five-day stay in J&K. First time she will spend five days in J&K after her appointment as AICC incharge of the Union Territory. “None of the Azad loyalists would be invited in any programme of Rajni Patil”, sources said and added that the party has decided to sideline all leaders who owe their allegiance with Azad. In Jammu, Patil is scheduled to lead a protest against hike in prices of essential commodities. She will also address a rally at Kathua in which Azad loyalists will be ignored. Reliable sources said that Patil’s programme has especially been finalized to give a clear message to Azad that the party was not going to succumb before his pressure tactics. “After G-23 leaders rally in Jammu, Rajni Patil’s visit is significant because duri...   READ MORE

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Pak Army chief’s statement a ‘shocker’ for PDP, separatists 3/20/2021 12:32:04 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 19: Publically the PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has endorsed Pakistan Army chief’s statement on improving relations with India but internally ‘U turn by General Qamar Jawad Bajwa has shocked separatist and main-stream Kashmir centric political groups. Not only General Bajwa even Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has also shunned its adamant approach and offered to improve ties with India without raking up issues like abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of J&K into two Union Territories (UT). After August 5, 2019 decisions of the Parliament, Kashmir centric parties especially PDP and separatist groups were hoping that Pakistan would take confrontat...   READ MORE   3 yrs on, water ATMs yet to become functional in Udhampur 3/20/2021 12:31:58 AM Ashwani Sharma Early Times Report Udhampur, Mar 19: Three sheds constructed by Municipal Committee Udhampur nearly three years ago to provide drinking water to the people 24x7 have not been made functional till date. Sources told Early Times that these Any Time Water sheds were installed on the directions of then Director Local Bodies in 2017 at three places—MH Road Chowk, Sailan Talab Chowk and in front of Municipal Council office at Town Hall Udhampur. “But these any time water cente...   READ MORE   Budget disappoints chowkidars, no hike in honorarium leaves them fuming 3/20/2021 12:31:45 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 19: The annual J&K budget for 2021-22 has disappointed thousands of chowkidars in the union territory, despite their repeated appeals their monthly honorarium of Rs 1500 per month has not been hiked. It may be recalled that the chowkidars were given all the respect by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when he along with several other Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) leaders used prefix “Chowkidars” to their names. Speaking to Early Times, President of chowkidars Association Bashir Ahmed said that they had submitted a memorandum to former J&K Governor SP Malik as well as former Lieutenant Governor of J&K, GC Murmu to enhance their monthly honorarium, which is lowe...   READ MORE   LG Sinha to meet top ministers in New Delhi, discuss J&K’s security, financial situation 3/20/2021 12:31:38 AM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report Srinagar, Mar 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is likely to meet top central ministers in New Dehli to brief them on security and financial aspects of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Sinha is likely to stay in the Union capital till Sunday. Sources said that Lieutenant Governor could discuss the overall developments with the senior functioners of the central government. “LG who Friday visited Gujrat would stay in Delhi for a couple of days wherein he will also discuss the security situation with the Central Ministers and other functionaries," sources told early times. Official sources told Early Times that Sinha’s visit comes two days after...   READ MORE   After ED summons, Mehbooba’s close-aide ‘abandons’ her 3/20/2021 12:31:32 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 19: As Delhi High Court on Friday refused to stay summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti in money laundering case, she has to appear before agency on March 22. Reliable sources said that ED has issued summon to Mehbooba after getting convincing evidences during raids on the residences of ex-MLA Anjum Fazli. “Ex-MLA who was once close-aide of Mehbooba is reportedly not responding to the phone call of PDP president”, sources said and added that the non-cooperative attitude of Fazli has added woes of former chief minister. “Mehbooba Mufti is unaware of the documents and other proof...   READ MORE   Major rejig in Police; Chandan Kohli is SSP Jammu, Sandeep Choudhary posted as SSP Srinagar 3/20/2021 12:31:27 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 19: In a major reshuffle in Police department at SP and SSP level, the J&K Government today ordered transfers and postings of 25 IPS and JKPS Officers. According to Government Order No: 60-Home of 2021 Dated: 19/03/2021, Rayees Mohammad Bhat, IPS, AIG (P&T), PHQ is transferred and posted as SSP Baramulla vice Abdul Qayoom. Dr. Vinod Kumar, IPS, awaiting orders, is posted as SSP Poonch vice Ramesh Kumar Angral. Sandeep Choudhary, IPS, SP Anantnag is transferr...   READ MORE   Munish Gupta asks government to solve problems of people of Green Avenue Digiana Residents of Green Avenue Digiana at receiving end since problems remain unattended 3/20/2021 12:29:55 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 19: 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 to...   READ MORE   Active positive 1152, recovered 125118, casualties 1979 152 fresh cases of COVID-19 including 50 travelers reported in JK; positive cases 128249 3/20/2021 12:28:48 AM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Mar 19: The union territory of Jammu & Kashmir continues to witness a spike in the Corona Virus cases as 152 new cases of the virus including 50 travelers were reported in the past 24 hours following which the total number of positive cases reached 1, 28,249. Srinagar district reported 69 fresh cases of COVID-19 including 32 travelers followed by Jammu district 20 cases including four travelers, Baramulla and Budgam districts 15 cases each, Kupwara district six cases, Pulwama district five cases, Shopian and Rajouri districts four cases each, Ganderbal and Ramban districts three cases each, Anantnag, Doda and Kathua districts two cases each ...   READ MORE   ET Follow up: SDM ask BDO to make office functional at Marwah 3/20/2021 12:28:25 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 19: After massive outrage among the people of Marwah Sub Division over the non functioning of government offices at Sub Division including Office of the Block Development Officer Marwah, Sub Divisional Magistrate Marwah had ask the BDO Marwah to make the office functional at Block Headquarter. As per the details available with Early Times, SDM Marwah Dr. Mohsin Raza vide letter No. SDM/M/GEN/2251-54 had ask BDO Marwah repeatedly to make the office functional at block headquarter. “Whereas the issue of non functioning of Block Development Office Marwah at block headquarter has repeatedly been raised by PRIs and general public during public...   READ MORE

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