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2 former PDP ministers under scanner in JKPCC scams 4/3/2019 11:31:44 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 3: Even as the government has called for a probe into the bungling at the Jammu and Kashmir Project Construction Corporation, two of the ministers who were from the Peoples Democratic Party have allegedly come under scanner. Sources said the government had inputs that the ministers both of whom were "calling the shots in the previous regime" have been accused of facilitating "record breaking corruption in which crores of rupees must have been paid as kickback." Sources said both the ministers are accused of having resorted to allegedly unfair means to benefit mainly their nears and dears in bagging "jobs, promotions and contracts worth millions of rupees." Sources said some of the works executed in Srinagar, Baramulla and south Kashmir districts have been found to be in gross violation of code of conduct as laid down in the JKPCC. Sources said the name of a former Managing Director, who was sidelined on charges of corruption during the previous PDP-BJP regime has also come under scanner. Sources said the said official was likely to be questioned b...   READ MORE

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Governor greets people on Shab-i-Miraj 4/3/2019 11:31:31 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 3: Governor Satya Pal Malik has greeted people on Shab-i-Miraj. In his message of felicitations the Governor has expressed hope that the celebration of this auspicious occasion would further strengthen the bonds of amity, harmony and brotherhood among all communities and be a harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity in the State....   READ MORE   Under pressure, Congress says view of Army will be considered Elections 2019 and AFSPA 4/3/2019 11:31:03 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 3: The Congress released its election manifesto 2019 on Tuesday. It evoked a sharp reaction across the nation with media, policy-planners and parties like BJP and BSP tearing into the manifesto and describing it a dangerous document. It also hurt the Army and other security forces engaged in anti-insurgency operations in J&K and North-East. The reason was the Congress' commitment that it, if voted to power at the Centre, will review the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). The AFSPA gives legal immunity to the army and other security forces discharging their duty towards the nation by protecting the borders and quelling internal disturbances. Those who op...   READ MORE   NC's demand for separate PM for J&K: Is Omar helping BJP? 4/3/2019 11:30:50 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 3: Social media is rife with the speculations that BJP and National Conference are likely to join hands and form government following assembly polls in the state. The statements issued by the senior leaders of both NC as well as of the BJP indicate that confabulations between both the parties have taken place and by issuing specific statements, the two parties are in fact supporting each other in polls. Take this for example: Omar Abdullah says in a speech that his party if comes to power will restore the post of Prime Minister and separate President for Jammu and Kashmir. NC is viewed in India's political landscape as an ally of Indian National Congress. B...   READ MORE   ISM drugs 'not of standard quality' vPatients at risk 4/3/2019 11:30:42 PM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report srinagar, Apr 3: The authorities have found drugs supplied to Indian System of Medicine (ISM) hospitals by the Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL), 'of sub-standard quality'. Sources in the Drugs Department ISM told Early Times that, 8 drugs, their samples taken from government-run ISM stores and markets, have been found to be "not of standard quality" by the drug authorities. The officials said that recently 34 samples, 23 from government stores and 9 from markets were taken by the Drug Inspector ISM Kashmir. "Among the 23 samples of government stores 4 were not of standard quality while 4 other samples taken from markets were also found no...   READ MORE   Mehbooba Mufti paying for her broken promises Deserted streets, closed shops greet her at Aishmuqam 4/3/2019 11:30:21 PM Early Times Report Anantnag, Apr 3: A complete shutdown was observed in Aishmuqam town of South Kashmir's Anantnag district against the visit of former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. The call of shutdown was given by local welfare committee to register a protest against PDP leadership for ignoring Aishmuqam during PDP-BJP regime. Shops, commercial establishments remained closed and traffic movement on internal roads of town also remained affected due to the shutdown. After filling nominatio...   READ MORE   ReT teacher manages three transfers, attends school occasionally, officials mum 4/3/2019 11:25:11 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Apr 3: In total violation of guidelines of engagement, a Rehbar-e-Talim teacher has reportedly managed three transfers and her occasional attendance in the school under the nose of authorities. Moreover, she has been getting regular salary after getting her attendance marked fraudulently by her colleagues, while staying at Jammu for the last many years. According to sources, an influential lady was appointed as ReT teacher in Tehsil and block Drabshalla and she managed her transfer to Government Middle School Sangpoora, Tehsil Chatroo and further managed transfer to Middle School Nayadgaam of block Chatroo. Sources alleged that she has not been attending th...   READ MORE   GMS Dhar of Saroor area without proper building since 4 years 4/3/2019 11:25:03 PM Abid Hussain Wani Early Times Report doda, Apr 3: Govt Middle school Dhar Banjar in panchayat Tatani ward No 6 zone Drabshalla is situated in hilly terrains of upper reaches of Chenab valley region, with a cool and calm environment surrounding it. Famous, tourist destination Bimal Nag is just a few kilometers away from this school. The Dhar Banjar ward of panchayat Tatani, which is mainly inhabited by Gujjars and SC community. All the students enrolled in the institution belong to ST and SC community, four teachers are posted. But preachers of universalisation of elementary education will feel ashamed, on seeing the physical appearance of this school, all the schemes made by government ...   READ MORE   Poor condition of Udhampur villages reflects Dr Jitendra's performance: Vikramaditya Singh 4/3/2019 11:24:43 PM Early Times Report Udhampur, Apr 4: Senior Congress leader and party's Lok Sabha candidate Vikramaditya Singh on Wednesday said that poor condition of villages in Udhampur constituency is an ample proof of the fact that BJP didn't do anything for people during the past five years. Addressing a series of public meetings Singh said that BJP stands exposed on various counts including Achhe Din, Swachh Bharat, Kala Dhan, farmers' issues, etc. "It is now taking refuge by diverting people's attenti...   READ MORE   CEO Poonch fails to implement ABL, Parvaaz schemes Books worth crores gather dust in offices 4/3/2019 11:20:48 PM Rajesh Tandon Early Times Report POONCH, Apr 3: Despite huge flow of funds in Education Department to improve quality education in Government Schools in Poonch district, the Chief Education Officer Poonch has failed to implement various schemes on ground causing huge loss to the government exchequer. Teachers organizations have strongly criticized the CEO Poonch for not taking interest in teachers genuine issues and various schemes which have been started to bring quality education in the district. It is pertinent to mention here that The State Education Department has signed an MOU with the "Pratham Education Foundation" (an NGO) to upgrade the quality of education upto elementary ...   READ MORE   Sarpanches continue protest for removal of DC Kishtwar, wear black bands 4/3/2019 11:20:19 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Kishtwar, Apr 3: Continuing their protest on day seven against unparliamentarily behaviour of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana, the Sarpanches demanded his immediate transfer. As per the details available with Early Times, the Sarpanches from various areas of Kishtwar district today assembled outside Dak Banglow and held a peaceful protest cum march and also wore black bands to show their resentment towards government as well as Election...   READ MORE   Info about Motor Mechanic ITI Diploma RTI appeal turned down by SIC 4/3/2019 11:12:36 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Apr 3: State Information Commission (SIC) has turned down a Right to Information appeal on the plea that information sought by RTI applicant does not fall within the definition of information as per the provisions of J&K RTIAct 2009. Details available with Early Times reveal that one Mehraj Din Bhat S/O Mohammad Ashan Bhat, a resident of Dhrambal, Takyabal, Sopore on 6.11.2018 had filed an application under JK RTI Act 2009 before the PIO J&K State Board of Technical Education (JKSBOTE). Information seeker an aggrieved job aspirant sought to know from Secretary, J&K State Board of Technical Education, whether 2 years ITI in Motor Mechanic Vehicle is eli...   READ MORE

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