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Executive Officer MC Pampore asks sanitation staff to work without masks, hand gloves
Quarantine Center at EDI Pampore turns out to be bone of contention
3/23/2020 11:36:00 PM
Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Mar 23: Chaos and confusion was witnessed at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) Pampore after a group of employees of Municipal Committee Pampore entered into heated argument with the Executive Officer of the Committee over the shortage of masks and other equipment needed in quarantine process. Reports reaching here said that the trouble broke out as the Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Pampore Shakeel Ahmad Bhat asked the sanitation staff to serve the people who have been kept under quarantine at EDI Pampore. The employees said that since their job is to ensure sanitation they are doing so without much help from the people at helm. A group of employees told Early Times that they were discharging their duties without any support from the officers who are at the helm at the Municipal Committee Pampore. They said that no masks or hand gloves have been provided to them while they are ensuring that cleanliness is up to the mark at the quarantine center and in its surrounding. “We raised the issue before the Execut...
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On Pakistan Day, Kashmiri separatists prefer silence over eulogies
No statement for first time issued either by Geelani or by Mirwaiz
3/23/2020 11:35:35 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 23: The separatist leadership of Kashmir which earlier used to sing praises for Pakistan have finally fallen in line as this year on Pakistan day- both Geelani and Mirwaiz along with their ilk maintained a stoic silence. March 23 every year is celebrated as Pakistan day. On this occasion every year, the separatist leaders especially Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Syed Ali Geelani would issue detailed press releases to the newspapers and TV channels, eulogising Pakistan and declaring how proud were they in being affiliated that country. However, this year looks different. For the first time since the inception militancy in Kashmir, there is no statement issued by ...
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J&K borders sealed fully, more funds released for anti-corona fight: Official
3/23/2020 11:35:16 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 23: Upping the ante in its fight against the Covid-19 spread, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday ordered sealing of its entire interstate borders with Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territory of Ladakh. It also ordered release of an additional Rs 40 crore to all deputy commissioners to support their corona-mitigation efforts besides two months'' advance ration to eligible consumers. The decisions were taken at a high level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam, an official spokesman said. He said the meeting also decided to release Rs one crore to the Jal Shakti (Public Health Engineering) Department to augment the su...
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Kashmiri people hide travel history, skip quarantine, endanger lives in JK
3/23/2020 11:35:06 PM
Early Times Report Srinagar, Mar 23: In a shocking series of developments many of the Kashmiris who are travelling home from abroad have hiding their travel history to skip requisite quarantine thereby risking lives of people amid the coronavirus pandemic. Not only are the people hiding such details but are even running away from the quarantines facilities in Kashmir. While the social media is flooded with such complaints, some of the senior officials have also posted about the insensitive incidents. “A girl coming from US posed as Student returning from Bangladesh. A "thick skinned babu" (as we are called) insisted on passport while allotting room, got to know. USA 3rd highest COVID...
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Kulgam Admin allegedly helps slain LeT commander’s family to encroach Tehsil Office Land
3/23/2020 11:34:54 PM
EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Mar 23: Amid COVID-19 scare, the district administration of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district is allegedly helping family of a slain LeT commander to encroach revenue department land in Qaimoh area of the district. As per reports, the slain LeT Commander’s family has encroached around 2 kanals of revenue department land with the help of revenue department officials. Credible sources revealed to Early Times that the Revenue Department officials have unanimously decided to allow the family to encroach land of Tehsil Office Qaimoh. “The building currently housing Tehsil Office was previously office of Municipal Committee Qaimoh. After the Jammu and Kashmir Gove...
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Govt appeals people to follow orders, directions in spirit
3/23/2020 11:34:40 PM
Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report Srinagar, Mar 23: The Lieutenant Governor (LG) Girish Chandera Murmu led administration has made a fervent appeal to the people of both regions Kashmir and Jammu to maintain calm and follow the orders of the government in spirit to prevent spread of deadly Coronavirus. “We are trying our level best to prevent spread of Covid-19,” an official quoting LG Murmu has having said, told Early Times. The official added that administration is taking all the possible steps to keep the people safe and that people need to cooperate. Jammu and Kashmir administration has announced complete lockdown in the Union Territory till March 31 in a bid to prevent spread...
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COVID-19: Over 4,000 persons under observation in J&K UT, 4 positive cases
3/23/2020 11:34:27 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 23: Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed that 4329 travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been put under surveillance and, so far, only four cases have tested positive in the Union Territory. According to the government spokesman update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 2916 persons have been kept under home quarantine while as 50 are in hospital quarantine. Persons who are under home surveillance stand at 878 while as 485 persons have completed their 28-day surveillance period. He further said that 256 samples have been sent for testing of which 231 tested as negative and only four cases have tested positive so far, while...
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254 out of 850 Ladakh pilgrims infected with virus in Iran, 3 died so far
3/23/2020 11:34:08 PM
EARLY TIMES REPORT Srinagar, Mar 23: Out of over 850 Kargil pilgrim stranded in Iran over 254 are infected with Covid-19 and so for three elderly pilgrims from Kargil have died. "However, it is not sure whether they died of Coronavirus or not. While as one has repoterdly died due to cardiac arrest, Feroz Ahmed Khan, Chief Executive Councilor, Kargil told Early Times over phone. Adding that he said that Iran has not provided any death certificates so one can't be confirm about their death whether they died of Coronavirus or not. They have been buried there as well. Khan added, " One pilgrim died some 25 days back, another one 15 days back and last death took place one week back". Wh...
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J&K Govt attaches three officers to HME
3/23/2020 11:34:00 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 23: Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday attached three administrative officers to the Department of Health and Medical Education to assist in Corona Virus mitigation efforts. As per order, Mr Simrandeep Singh (Secy FCS), Ms Yasha Mudgal (MD, DISCOM, Jammu) and Mr Aijaz (MD, DISCOM, Kashmir) are attached to HME Dept, in addition to their existing duties, to assist in CoronaVirus mitigation efforts. They will perform duties assigned to them by FC, H&M, read an order....
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Bank timings from 10 am to 2 PM till Mar 31
3/23/2020 11:33:53 PM
Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 23: In the light of IBA decision, the Deputy Commissioner, Jammu has instructed all Banks/Branches operating in Jammu District to observe working hours from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. from March 24 to March 31, 2020 for undertaking essential activities, to curtail the spread of COVID-19 i.e. cash deposits & withdrawals, clearing of cheques, remittances and Government transactions The member Banks are also instructed to call staff members (Wherever feasible) on rotation basis and ensure strictly that the ATMS are disinfected/sanitized regularly....
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JKSSB postpones document verification for various posts till further orders
3/23/2020 11:33:48 PM
Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 23: In view of prevailing health situation due to outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19), the Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board has postponed document verification for the posts of Junior Stenographer, (Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution Deptt), Div Kashmir, Item No 44, Advt No 01 of 2014; Junior Stenographer, (Law Department), District Cadre Budgam, Item No 179, Advt No 01 of 2014; Junior Stenographer, (Law Department) District Cadre Udhampur, Item No 264, Advt No 01 of 2014; Junior Stenographer , (Law Department), State Cadre, Item No 273 Advt No 03 of 2014; Junior Stenographer (General Administration Department), State Cadre, Item No 26...
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J-K increasing isolation & quarantine facilities; decides to close routine activities in hospitals
3/23/2020 11:33:39 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 23: The Jammu and Kashmir administration is drawing a comprehensive plan to deal with the coronavirus outbreak by increasing isolation and quarantine facilities across the union territory, an official spokesperson said on Monday. It has also decided to close routine activities in identified hospitals and converting others into isolation and quarantine facilities to face any eventuality, he said. The spokesperson said the decision to this effect was taken at a meeting, chaired by the Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo here, to review the advance preparedness to meet the challenge posed by COVID-19. During the meeting, he said...
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All surgeries postponed at GMCH
3/23/2020 11:33:26 PM
Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 23: In pursuant to existing COVID-19 situation and to prevent the spread of Corona Virus (COVID-19) and in order to curtail the flow of attendants and patients, all the Elective Surgeries at GMCH & Associated Hospitals shall postponed till further orders....
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Roop Nagar in Digiana area bereft of civic amenities: Munish
Potholed roads, unhygienic conditions make life miserable for residents
3/23/2020 11:33:15 PM
EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Mar 23: Expressing dismay over lack of civic amenities in Roop Nagar locality of Digiana area, the Editor-in-chief Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Monday said that the local residents are bereft of basic civic amenities but unfortunately the concerned agencies have failed even to ensure provision of elementary facilities like proper roads and hygienic surroundings. Munish, who would be contesting the next Assembly elections from Gandhi Nagar assembly constituency sai...
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Medical facilities unavailable, sanitation missing for Muthi camp migrants
3/23/2020 11:32:08 PM
S Tahir-ul Haq Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 23: At a time when the threat of COVID-19 epidemic is looming large across the country, the inhabitants of Muthi camp have been feeling themselves at risk with non availability of medical facilities while sanitation is totally missing. The inhabitants of Muthi Camp Jammu told Early Times said there are two phases of the Camp, Phase-I and Phase II. The phase-I is comprised of about 256 quarters while in Phase-II there are 128 government resid...
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Unhygienic washroom, littered garbage in premises exposes its casual approach
Insanitation in BSNL Office Rajouri irks visitors
3/23/2020 11:31:53 PM
ANKIT KESSAR EARLY TIMES REPORT RAJOURI, Mar 23: The apathetic approach of the administration of Bharatiya Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Office at Rajouri can be gauged from the fact that the entire premises has been grappling with insanitation creating inconvenience for visitors as well for the staff. Sources told Early Times that at a time when entire country has been facing Coronavirus pandemic and various advisories are being issued to keep cleanliness but in case of BSNL Office Rajo...
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PMGSY road in Sunderbani lying incomplete, people demand probe
3/23/2020 9:42:07 PM
Ajay Sharma Early Times Report Rajouri, Mar 23: The construction work of Makol Mandir –Hathal- Khanna Bagh road under PMGSY in Sunderbani Tehsil of district Rajouri has been lying incomplete. Sources told Early times that the road work started 2017-18 from Makol Mandir –Hathal- Khanna Bagh having length of 22 kms at the estimated cost of Rs 13 crore has to be completed in 18 months but it has been more than two and half year till date even the earth work has not been completed deprivin...
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Huge arms and ammunition recovered in north Kashmir
Four associates apprehended
3/23/2020 9:41:51 PM
S Tahir-ul Haq Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Mar 23: A joint team of security forces including JK police, Army and CRPF has arrested four anti national elements along with arms and ammunitions in north Kashmir. According to sources that, on March 22, Sopore Police developed an intelligence regarding illegal delivery of Arms & Ammunition by some Anti National Elements near District Hospital Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Accordingly a special team of Police Sopore, 22 RR, 179...
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1 booked, twenty shops sealed for violating lockdown orders
3/23/2020 9:40:39 PM
Saahil Suhail Early Times Report Anantnag, Mar 23: One person was booked and twenty shops were sealed for violating lockdown orders in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday. According to reports, Anantnag police today registered a case against one person for violation of orders promulgated by the District Magistrate Anantnag putting restriction on the movement of people in view of COVID 19 pandemic. “Today at a check point, a vehicle driven by Kamran Manzoor Buhroo was intercepted and the driver was informed about the order issued by the DM Anantnag wherein DM has imposed restrictions on the public movement in the district as a necessary measure to control COVID 19 pandemic, H...
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People of Pogal Paristan demanded proper screening of persons with travel history
3/23/2020 9:39:25 PM
Malik Muddasir Early Times REport Banihal, Mar 23: People of Pogal Paristan ,Ukhral, Alanbass ,Neel ,Dhak Dhammasta and Batroo of Ramban District demanded proper screening and quarantine of all the people having travel history either from outside Union Territory or foreign travel history. Speaking to Early Times, the People urged District administration Ramban for proper screening and quarantine of all the people coming from different states and countries alleging that those coming from outside state or having travel history of Saudi Arabia or any other foreign country are being allowed to go to their homes without any screening and quarantine. The People said that they have apprehen...
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EC Amar Singh Club appeal people to stay at home
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IYC demands to slash in prices of corona virus test
JKMEF expressed concern over manhandling of pharmacist
MDRC pays tributes to Shaheed-E-Aazm
SHKJAM distributes sanitizer bottles
Police register 6 FIRs against lockdown violators
Quarantine protocols must be observed: Tourism Fed
LIC announces relaxation to policy holders
JMF appeal govt to review order of daily wagers wages' cut
Congress party veterans of Rajouri hold interaction
Himalayan Colleges Start Online Classes
BJYM pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru on Shaheed Diwas
MPEJ extends gratitude to medical fraternity, Safai Karamcharis and police
Citizen Forum criticizes Jammu Bankers
Shivsena paid tribute to martyrs
Kranti Dal paid tributes to freedom fighters
Coronavirus Lockdown: People should stay Home, follow Govt's order
J&K on ventilator, situation worse than 30 years ago: Azad
29 persons who hid travel history to abroad tracked in Kashmir
People demand construction of bridge over Kud Nallah
2 employees of health department suspended
Restrictions in Jammu, people embracing social distancing
PAK SHELLS FORWARD AREAS ALONG IB
J&K Bank outlines strategy to deal with COVID 19
Delimitation 2020 in J&K be done based on Geographical Area Ratio: Brig Gupta
AAP demands LG to give relief for the needy peoples of J&K
NHMEA establishes 24X7 helpline services
JMC conducts thematic cleanliness
Advisor Baseer Khan visits Covid– 19 screening centres, inspects facilities
As VP MC Kishtwar is busy in photo ops, his ward have uncleared garbage dumps
EX SSP appeal masses to abide by health advisories
Police draw circles outside ATMs, shops to maintain social distancing
DM orders Comprehensive mechanism of home delivery of essential commodities in Doda
Ensure distribution of Anganwadi, Mid day meal ration to beneficiaries at doorstep
Stricter restrictions ordered across Srinagar up to Mar 31
Police appeals people not come out in market
Fertilizers, agro chemicals should be enlisted in essential commodities like Punjab: JKAP
DM appeals people to co-operate with the administration
Relief Commissioner visits migrant camps reviews preparations
NDA launches awareness campaign on COVID-19
Kashmir highway closed for civilian traffic, only vehicles with essential items allowed
NC converts district, block units into help-cum-awareness cells to fight corona spread
Villagers stage protest against phe
High Court creates fund to tackle coronavirus threat
Army postpones recruitment rally
Covid-19: Additional restrictions imposed at Udhampur
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