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J&K likely to get Domicile Law by end of this month GoI finalises preparations, formal announcement soon 3/20/2020 10:24:24 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 20: Jammu and Kashmir is all set to get a Domicile Law by end of this month, sources told Early Times on Friday. The Domicile Law will ensure protection of land and jobs for the permanent residents of the erstwhile J&K State. "The Central Government has finalized the draft and announcement is likely to be made soon" sources added. The Central Government, according to the sources, considers the introduction of the new law as a major confidence building exercise. "It will play a very important role in giving impetus to the political activities in J&K," sources added. Meanwhile, as per the reports, the government is all set to issue the orders pertaining to domicile rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. "The officials are examining whether the Government of India needs to notify it or if it can be done by the J&K administration itself," sources said. It's in place to mention here that on August 5, 2019, the Government of India scrapped Article 370 and Article 35-A---both these constitutional provisions used confer certain property and job ri...   READ MORE

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JK approves adoption of IT/ITeS policy 3/20/2020 10:24:11 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 20: In a significant move to develop a modern IT ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, the Administrative Council headed by Lt Governor G C Murmu on Friday accorded approval to the adoption of J-K IT/ITeS policy The policy provides for creation and up-gradation of IT infrastructure to meet existing and future needs of the Union Territory in e-governance, increase digital literacy among youth thereby enhancing employability, attracting investment in the sector and safer cyber space for all citizens, an official spokesperson said. The J-K IT/Information Technology Enabled Services (ITeS) policy aims to provide time bound approvals and single window clearances to pr...   READ MORE   15 months on, DSE Jammu fails to convert RETs into grade-II teachers Issues fresh re-verification orders, teachers fume 3/20/2020 10:24:02 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 20: Even after passing of fifteen months the Directorate School Education (DSE) Jammu has miserably failed to complete the process of conversion of regularized Rehbar-e-Taleem (RET) teachers into teachers' grade-II. Teachers told Early Times that State Administrative Council which met under the chairmanship of the then J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik had taken a decision to convert all RRETs into teachers grade-II on 07-12-2018 and accordingly the Government had issued an order no. 20 dated 22.01.2019 for implementation of the SAC decision. "But shockingly till date all RRETs haven't been converted into teachers grade-II and teachers grade-III. Even regulariza...   READ MORE   Crackdown against influential power thieves on cards 3/20/2020 10:23:51 PM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Mar 20: As power pilferage is putting a huge burden on Jammu and Kashmir's exchequer, authorities are set to launch a major crackdown against influential power thieves across the newly carved out Union Territory. Sources told Early Times that Centre has decided to set the ailing power sector right in J&K UT. "Many steps have been taken to improve the power sector in the UT," they added. Sources said that the Centre intends to reform the system by installing two lakh smart meters that would reduce AT&C losses and improve the quality of power supply across J&K. "The government will take all necessary measures to reduce the AT&C losses fro...   READ MORE   2 GMC Kathua professors terminated 'On basis of their performance, conduct their services are no longer required' 3/20/2020 10:23:42 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 20: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has terminated the services of two professors, who were engaged on the contractual basis in Government Medical College Kathua. According to the Government order No. s 233 and 224- (JK) HME of 2020 Dr Aniece Choudhary and Dr Sudesh Chander Sharma stand terminated from their services forthwith. The order No. 223 stated that professor Choudhary was engaged as Professor in discipline of ENT in Government Medical College Kathua on academic arrangement basis vide SRO-24 of 2019 dated 10/1/2019 for the period of three years or till the post was to be filled up on regular basis or till he attained the age of 70 years, whiche...   READ MORE   'Millions being spent on extravagance to appease influential residents' Srinagar footpaths get Kota stone tiles as bad roads irk Jammu 3/20/2020 10:23:32 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Mar 20: In a shocking "show of extravagance and waste of public money", the government of this cash-starved Union Territory has started laying the "costly" Kota stone tiles on footpaths in Srinagar while bad roads continue to haunt Jammu. In Raj Bagh locality of Srinagar, the government has started laying the marble like stones, otherwise used inside buildings for room flooring, as tiles for footpaths. Official sources said millions are being spent on the project as a part of the "specially funded scheme" from the New Delhi. The officials, however, clarified that it was for the first time that such "costly stone tiles" were being used on footpaths in Jammu a...   READ MORE   Appointment of S D Singh as IGP (Security) hailed by all sections of society 3/20/2020 10:23:18 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 20: Appointment of Dr S D Singh, IAS as IGP, is welcomed by all sections of the society because the efficient officer- who is known for his integrity and professional approach, is going to further strength this wing as head of the security. During his tenure as SSP as well as IGP Jammu, S D Singh has already proved his capability and capacity to handle important positions. S D Singh, during his tenure as SSP Jammu in 2008 when Amarnath land row was at its peak, e...   READ MORE   J&K to implement dairy cooperative scheme to boost milk production 3/20/2020 10:23:01 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 20: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday approved implementation of a scheme for dairy cooperative societies with the support of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). The administrative council, headed by Lieutenant Governor G C Murmu, accorded sanction to the scheme that endeavours to boost milk production in the Union territory by empowering dairy cooperative societies with easy financial assistance. The credit can be used for production, processing and marketing including purchase of animals, rearing, augmenting their capacities and creation of infrastructure to undertake marketing activities, an official spokesman said. Under ...   READ MORE   J-K admin approves setting up of four fast track special courts 3/20/2020 10:22:53 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 20: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday accorded sanction to establishment of four fast track special courts (FTSCs) for effective implementation of the Criminal Law Amendment Act by ensuring targeted disposal of pending rape and POCSO cases. The decision was taken by the administrative council (AC) which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor G C Murmu here, an official spokesman said. Out of the four Courts, two FTSCs -- one each in Jammu and Srinagar -- would exclusively be meant for trial of cases registered under the POCSO Act, the spokesman said....   READ MORE   LG urges people to maintain social distance, not to panic 3/20/2020 10:22:45 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 20: Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu has urged the general public not to panic and maintain the social distance as a precautionary measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 Corona Virus. Hailing the Prime Minister for his motivation and appeal to the public for ensuring self imposed 'Janata Curfew' on 22nd March, 2020, the Lt Governor thanked the Prime Minister for the initiative to contain the spread of the virus and assured the residents of Jammu and Kashmir that all necessary measures are in place to prevent the spread of the corona virus. The administration is working 24x7 for ensuring the welfare of the public, he added. The Lt Governor reviewed ...   READ MORE   Jammu heads for virtual lockdown as public transport suspended to check coronavirus 3/20/2020 10:22:35 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 20: Jammu heads for virtual lockdown as public transport suspended to check coronavirus Heading towards a virtual lockdown to check the spread of novel coronavirus, authorities in Jammu on Friday ordered suspension of all modes of public transport, including buses and mini-buses with immediate effect till further orders. However, three wheelers and taxi operators were allowed to continue their operations with a rider not to carry more than three persons. Issuing...   READ MORE   J&K officials order all school teachers to remain at home 3/20/2020 10:22:13 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 20: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday directed all teachers to stay at home till further orders as academic work in educational institutions has already been suspended till March 31 to prevent spread of coronavirus "No school teacher to attend duties at schools as class work (is) suspended," an order issued by Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Education, Asghar Samoon, reads However, headmasters, zonal education officers, chief education officers and engineers involved in works and centrally sponsored schemes were asked to report for work but advised to maintain social distance....   READ MORE   CRPF personnel on holiday get 15 days leave extension 3/20/2020 10:22:03 PM Early Times Report jammu, Mar 20: To keep its personnel safe from the threat of coronavirus, the CRPF in Jammu and Kashmir has extended the leave of its personnel, presently on vacation outside the Union Territory, by 15 more days, an official said. The officers have also been directed not to sanction leave to any personnel, except in the case of any emergency, during the next fortnight, Public Relations Officer of CRPF (Jammu sector) told PTI. He said the decision to this effect was taken by the top brass in view of the emerging situation due to Coronavirus infection. The medical units at all the camps are alert and also running awareness campaigns to educate the troops of the safety m...   READ MORE   Coronavirus: Two more test positive in Ladakh, total cases 10 3/20/2020 10:21:55 PM AGENCIES leh, Mar 20: Two more persons have tested positive for coronavirus in Ladakh, taking the number of such patients in the Union Territory to 10, a senior government official said on Friday. Commissioner Secretary (Health) Rigzin Samphel said both the latest cases were from Choshot village of Leh, which was already notified as a containment area by the district administration. "After the reports of the two patients came positive, they were immediately shifted to an isolation ward in a hospital here by health officials," Samphel told reporters here. He said the test reports of 55 more patients, including 11 taken on Friday, were sent to a laboratory in Delhi. Officials said the co...   READ MORE   Only locals, officials, security personnel on flights to Leh: Ladakh admin 3/20/2020 10:21:47 PM agencies NEW DELHI, Mar 20: Airlines were asked not to carry any passengers, except locals, civilian officers and security personnel, to Leh due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Ladakh administration ordered on Friday. The decision came a day after eight positive cases of the deadly COVID-19 were found in the Union territory. In its order, the Ladakh administration said in wale of the outbreak and as part of stringent precautionary measures against it spread, it is hereby ordered that no commercial flights landing at the KBR airport in Leh should carry passengers to Leh, other than the residents of Ladakh, civilian officers and officers of uniformed forces serving in Ladakh or on d...   READ MORE   Restrictions on inbound passengers at Leh airport 3/20/2020 10:21:39 PM AGENCIES LEH, Mar 20: In a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Ladakh administration has rolled out an order stating that no commercial flights would be allowed to land at Leh carrying inbound passengers. Airplanes carrying only residents of Ladakh, civilian officers and officers of uniformed forces serving in the region would be allowed to land at the airport. The total number of COVID-19 cases in India has risen to 206, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research. As many as 19 people have been cured of the lethal infection in the country which has claimed over 10,000 lives globally. ...   READ MORE   BSNL Bill Printing machine at HC not working properly 3/20/2020 10:20:09 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 20: The Government owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) counter situated at High Court complex Janipur Jammu, established for collection of telephones and Mobiles bills of the customers, but the bill printing machine at this BSNL outlet is not functioning properly as the receipt get stuck in the machine and the customers who mostly are advocates are facing immense hardship while submitting their bills. As per the details available with Ear...   READ MORE   Banihal Hospital faces shortage of doctors, required immediate Govt attention 3/20/2020 10:00:24 PM Malik Muddasir Early Times Report Banihal, Mar 20: The condition of the Sub District Hospital Banihal situated on every busy Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and is considered as life line for not only for the local people, but also to lakhs of passengers traveled on the National Highway that mostly remain closed leaving several patients stranded many a time is mocking at the government authorities as this Sub District Hospital faces acute shortage of the doctors and due to non availability of the doctors, the hospital itself is like a “lost sickness“ The people visiting Sub District Hospital were seen waiting for sympathetic help from the authorities for bringing and end to the sick f...   READ MORE   Prices of masks, sanitizers and other preventive items shoot up in valley General public suffers at large 3/20/2020 10:00:05 PM S Tahir-ul Haq Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Mar 20: At a time when general public is scared about the COVID-19 epidemic, some shopkeepers have been selling masks, sanitizers and other items on exorbitant rates, evoking resentment among public. According to sources, there is no availability of masks and sanitizers in the valley, and if they are found somewhere, the shopkeepers are selling them on high rates. The general public is disappointed with the authorities concerned, which have failed to check the rates of these essential items. “Even though we had earlier requested the media to highlight such issues but despite that there was no action over it. We believe if the departments in...   READ MORE

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