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| 'RDD officials withdraw Rs 5 lakh on job card holder's name' | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Jammu, April 11: In a glaring example of corruption in the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, the officials in Kishtwar's remote Warwan block withdrew around Rs 5 lakh on account of material cost on the name of a job card holder.
The job card holder came to know about the release of the money on his name only few months ago and was shocked to see that such huge amount stands withdrawn against his name without his knowledge.
Ghulam Hassan Rather, son of Karim Rather, of Kuzaz, Panchayat Afti in Warwan block alleges that an amount of around Rs 5 lakh was withdrawn by the officials of RDD department on his name during the year 2015-16-17 for five different works while another Rs 25.50 lakh was withdrawn against the names of other job card holders during the same year.
As per the documents available with Early Times, an amount of Rs. 70542.4, Rs. 58399.3, Rs.174549.2, Rs.113600 & Rs.82399.9 has been withdrawn on the name of Ghulam Hussain Rather. Surprisingly, four works have been shown done during the period 15-1-2017 as date of star... | |
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| CM's Grievance Cell dies! '404 Not Found' | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, April 11: The much-hyped Chief Minister's Grievance Cell is no more active as the website dedicated for the purpose is virtually 'dead'.
The Grievance Cell, which is headed by Chief Minister's brother and Tourism Minister Tasaduq Mufti, would largely operate through website http://jkgrievance.nic.in where apart from submitting grievances, complainants would get to know about the status of their complaints.
Officials said the website would give details of each and every complaint lodged and action taken if any.
But for the past few weeks, the website has "vanished in thin year." On typing the URL for the Grievance Cell, the message is shocking. "The requested ... | |
| | | | 'Sex-tainted' babu gets additional charge of Secy SWD | | Insult to injury | | | Early Times Report
srinagar, April 11: A middle rung J&K bureaucrat, who is facing a trial in a sexual harassment case in New Delhi, has been given additional charge as Secretary Social Welfare Department (SWD) by the state government.
According to an (order No: PS/HM/SWD/ST/ARI/T-187-98, dated:- 3-04-2018) issued by Personal Section of Minister for Social Welfare, ARI & Training and Sciences and Technology Department, the tainted bureaucrat has been given powers as Administrative Secretary in addition to his own posting.
"I, am, directed to convey that till such time a full-fledged Administrative Secretary is posted in (SWD), all files shall be routed through Special Secretary (A)," the... | |
| | | | Jammu Bar Vs Kashmir Bar | | Rohingya issue | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, April 11: The JKHC Bar Association Jammu (JKHCBAJ) and JKHC Bar Association Kashmir (JKHCBAK) have adopted contradictory stand on the illegal settlement of Rohingyas at different places in Jammu and Kathua districts. The JKHCBAJ, which is spearheading the movement against Rohingyas, demographic aggression on Jammu and directions of J&K Government to Deputy Commissioners and Police officials not to disturb or dislocate members of tribal community from the land they have illegally occupied in Jammu, is urging the J&K Government and Union Government to deport Rohingyas and Bangladeshis from Jammu, saying they constituted a threat to Jammu's demography and to national... | |
| | | | SBM scheme ends, JK yet to release salaries of employees | | | |
Bijay Charak
Early Times Report
Jammu, April 11: Before closing the Saakshar Bharat Mission (SBM) two weeks ago, the Union government had released salaries of people employed under the scheme. The J&K government, however, is yet to release the salary to the employees.
Riyaz-ul-Haq Shah, an erstwhile SBM employee, informed Early Times that the government of India released Rs 18.14 crore for salary of 6,000 employees in mid of March 2018 before closing the scheme. But till date the department concerned has failed to release the salary to the employees for unknown reasons.
'The centrally-sponsored scheme run by the J&K School Education Department was launched in the state in 2011 for pro... | |
| | | | Virendra yet again denounces Article 370 | | PDP-BJP coalition in disarray | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, April 11: All is not well with the ruling PDP-BJP coalition. The PDP, which is leading the coalition and which, like NC and all other Kashmir-based "mainstream" and separatist outfits, is a votary of special status for J&K. It terms Article 370 a bridge between India and J&K and, like the NC and other Kashmir-based parties, says that J&K would automatically go out of India, if Article 370 and Article 35-A were repealed. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti had even went to the extent of asserting that "there will be no body in Kashmir to give shoulder to national flag, if Article 370 and Article 35-A were tinkered with".
However, on Tuesday, J&K BJP spokesperson Virendr... | |
| | | | CM shocked with complete Jammu Bandh | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 11: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is reportedly angry with some officials, and BJP too, for having failed to make the Jammu bandh unsuccessful. The CM has called the officials and reportedly expressed her concern in very vocal and hard way.
"CM was furious as there was no impact of the divisionary tactics the officers were asked to deploy. She was even taken aback by the little impact of the decision of Jammu Chambers of Commerce to stay away from the bandh. It was last thing she expected," said sources.
They said while the Chamber was made to stay away from the call, they too had put forward some demands.
"The Chamber had put itself as the sole representat... | |
| | | | ULB Deptt violates BOCW Act | | Labour cess not deducted | | | Arun Singh
Early Times Report
Jammu, April 11: The Urban Local Bodies (ULB) Department did not deduct Rs 2.90 lakh Labour Cess from the contractors, in violation of the rules.
The BOCW Act, which came into force in 2006 in the state, envisages that Labour Cess to the tune of one per cent has to be deducted from the bills, but the ULB department failed to comply with the rules.
Sources told Early Times that three ULBs including Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Municipal Committee Khour, and Municipal Committee Batore did not comply with the provisions of the Act, and cess at the rate of one per cent amounting to Rs 2.90 lakh was not deducted from the bills of the contractors during the ... | |
| | | | Lawyers strike hits normal life in Jammu | | Demand for CBI probe in Kathua case | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 11: J&K High Court Bar Association Jammu (JKHCBAJ) on Wednesday abstained from courts to press for their demand of a CBI probe in the Kathua rape-and-murder case.
The brutal rape and murder of an eight-year-old nomad girl has polarised the normally peaceful town of Jammu, with the local Bar Association calling for a bandh against what it termed the "targeting of minority Dogras" while the state police had lodged a case against lawyers who allegedly tried to pre... | |
| | | | Udhampur: BDO uses foul language while campaigning for toilets | | | | Ashwani Sharma
Early Times Report
Udhampur, Apr 11: A government officer is using foul and vulgar language while campaigning for promotion of toilets in rural areas of Udhampur.
A video captured by an unknown person shows the Block Development Officer (BDO) Majalta, who is also incharge BDO Ramnagar, addressing a group of women and school girls.
While addressing the female folk, the BDO Pritam Sharma mentions certain words particularly about private parts of the women. The girls in school uniform are seen hiding their faces on listening these words uttered by the BDO. Though the video has gone viral on Facebook and other social networking sites, with people condemning the BDO, no ... | |
| | | | GHSS Binoon playground awaits completion for last three years | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 11: It may strange sound but it's true that Government Higher Secondary School Binoon Bunjwah awaits the completion of playground from last three years.
Highly placed source informed that Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council invited tender notification in the year 2014-15 for construction of playground in Bunjwah that was later decided that same shall be done premises of Higher Secondary Binoon Bunjwah. Source revealed that contract for construction and leveling of... | |
| | | | MHA urges Kashmiris to stay away from encounter sites | | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
srinagar, Apr 11: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked the people to stay away from encounter sites and not to create obstructions in anti- militancy operations in Kashmir.
Also, the security agencies have been asked to ensure that no harm whatsoever is done to the common masses while carrying out the anti-militancy operations. "It is for the safety of the people that they should avoid their presence at encounter sites, and people are also appealed not to create obstructions in anti-militancy operations," sources quoting MHA said.
Sources said that the army, the central armed police forces and the state police have been asked to avoid civi... | |
| | | | Four civilians killed, soldier martyred; militants escape | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 11: Four civilians and a soldier were killed on Wednesday as a fierce gunfight between militants and security forces in Kulgam sparked off violent street protests.
Sepoy S. Gunakar Roy was martyred when militants hiding in a house in Wani Mohalla in Khudwani area fired at security personnel closing in on them. Two other security personnel were wounded in the fighting. The security forces fired back at the militants, said to be linked to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). As the fighting raged, hundreds of people poured out of their homes and attacked the security forces with stones, prompting security personnel to open fire. Four people were kille... | |
| | | | PHE leaves Udhampur villages high & dry | | `Restore water supply or face direct action' | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Apr 11: The residents of villages Neli Nallha and Reasa Mangol in Udhampur district today held a protest demonstration against acute shortage of water.
Chanting slogans against the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department, the villagers said the areas were without water for the past six months.
The villagers said that shortage of water was causing inconvenience to the students of Middle School Dhanni.
According to protesters, the villagers have been forced to consume contaminated water which may cause an epidemic in the areas.
The villagers threatened direct action against the department if water supply was not restored immediately.... | |
| | | | HEM protesters block Jammu-Pathankot highway | | |  Early Times Report
Kathua, Apr 11: Members of Hindi Ekta Manch blocked National Highway at Kootah Morh, Jatwal, Chapad Morh, Chadwal Morh Dayala Chak in Hiranagar and attempted of disrupt Rail traffic in support of the Jammu bandh call given by Jammu Bar association.
On Wednesday, members of HEM took out a protest demonstration and blocked Jammu-Pathankot National Highway for 4 hours. The protesters shouted slogans against the government and even tried to disrupt rail traffic. It is pertin... | |
| | | | SHO Baramulla injured in clashes, stone pelting | | Protests in north Kashmir | |  Mohammad Sarfaraz
Early Times Report
BARAMULLA, Apr 11: A police officer received injuries in clashes between students and security forces at government degree college Baramulla, while as protests erupted across north Kashmir districts on Wednesday.
According to sources, students of Degree College Baramulla clashed with the forces after the forces prevented the students from coming out of the college premises.
Sub-inspector Khalid Fayaz posted as station house officer (SHO) Baramulla r... | |
| | | | CIC lambasts ACR Budgam | | Denial of Info about land acquisition | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 11: Chief Information Commission (CIC) on Wednesday lambasted Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Budgam who is also Collector land acquisition for denying information on proposed land acquisition for Semi Ring Road. CIC Khurshid Ahad Ganai while taking the issue very seriously summoned Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Budgam and all the Tehsildars along with ACR on April 25 along with all the relevant record. As reported already the State Information Commission (SIC) has listed a complaint on Wednesday filed against Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Budgam for not providing information under J&K RTI Act 2009 to affected farmers whose land is goi... | |
| | | | Locals continue to help militants to escape | | 26 security personnel killed in 100 days | | |
Early Times Report
srinagar, Apr 11: The interference by locals during encounter sites is taking a toll on army and police with 26 security personnel having lost their lives in 2018 in Kashmir. Police in the Valley has issued an advisory many a times asking people living within two-kilometres from the site of a gun battle to stay indoors. Despite that some people go near the encounter sites and disrupt the operation. The interference as figures reveal was taking a heavy toll on the security forces. Twelve policemen, 13 army men, and a CRPF man are among 25 security personnel got killed in 2018. On Wednesday, an army man lost his life while fighting with militants in south Kashmir's Kul... | |
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