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| ACR makes payment against fictitious 'compensation case' | | Land not acquired after lapse of 7 years | | | Avinash Azad
JAMMU, Apr 8: In brazen violation of J&K Land Acquisition Act, in July 2008, Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Kishtwar made payment against fictitious case to land owner of structure which falls under widening alignment of road, without taking possession on building.
Copy of communication between Financial Commissioner (Revenue), J&K and Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), available with Early Times revealed that after the lapse of around seven years, when the compensation was made, the District Administration has failed to take possession of the building.
ADC, Kishtwar under letter number 627-30/SQ/ADCK/09, apprised to Financial Commissioner (Revenue) that the then, Collector Land Acquisition/ Assistant Commissioner Kishtwar, RK Shevan had made a payment of Rs 40 lakh to Abdul Salam Malik son of Ghulam Ahmed Malik resident of Chatroo on account of one structure which falls under widening alignment of Kishtwar-Synthan Road.
"The payment was made in the shape of two installments, of cheque number 17284415 dated July 23, 2008 of Rs 4 lakh and cheque number 17284... | |
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| Azad among 5 Crorepatis contesting from Kathua | | Prof Bhim, 3 ors have liabilities worth lakhs | | | Sumit Sharma
JAMMU, Apr 8: Thirteen candidates, having qualification ranging from 5th standard to Post Graduate, are in fray on Kathua Udhampur constituency seat, contesting in the 2nd Phase of Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha Election. However, as per data, prepared on the base of self sworn affidavits of all the 13 candidates, reveals that five candidates out of 13 have been analyzed as Crorepatis, contrary to this there is one candidate who has asset below Rs 26 lakh .
Further, three candidates have declared their liabilities worth lakhs. Among five Crorepati candidates an Independent candidate has been declared as the richest. Going by the financial data of the candidates, the ca... | |
| | | | Cash, freebies to cost J&K Doctors heavily; Govt initiates inquiry | | Pharma companies must maintain distance: HC | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 8: An enquiry has been initiated against doctors who have been found allegedly receiving cash and gifts from pharmaceutical companies for prescribing their medicine.
This was stated by Secretary Health and Medical Education Department in a written reply to the Division bench of Jammu and Kashmir High Court. As the PIL, seeking action against doctors indulging in such malpractice came up for hearing before the division bench of the court comprising Justice Hasnain Masoodi and Justice DS Thakur, Senior AAG Javed Kawoosa said that 'statement of facts' has been filed in compliance to previous directions.
"Perusal of statement of facts reveal that the responde... | |
| | | | One time foe Congress, becomes best friend of National Conference leaders today | | All is fair for echelons of power | | | Jehangir Rashid
SRINAGAR, Apr 8: National Conference President, Dr. Farooq Abdullah seems to have forgotten that he is leading National Conference and not discharging his political obligations as a senior Congress leader more so as the Lok Sabha elections have already started.
Dr. Abdullah goes on praising the Congress party and its leaders and says that Congress is the only party that can safeguard the interests of people of Jammu & Kashmir. The National Conference President not long ago accused the Congress party of sabotaging the interests of people of state.
On Monday after filing his nomination papers for the Srinagar-Budgam Lok Sabha seat, Dr. Abdullah said that Congress party is g... | |
| | | | On aggressive note, Mufti demonstrates he is largest crowd puller | | In last leg of campaign, PDP jolts coalition camp once again | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 8: As the campaigning came to close for Jammu-Poonch seat today, it is the PDP's aggressive campaign in last leg led by its Patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed which has made coalition partners National Conference and Congress uncomfortable. Not only was the PDP patron seen as largest crowd puller in the rallies seen in twin border districts, but also steering the party and its candidate much ahead in the bustle and din of campaign in a gradual yet consistent manner, suggesting the party has consolidated significantly, much to the displeasure of both the alliance partners. The writing is clear on the political scene right now- victory or close to victory in Parliamen... | |
| | | | ‘Over-whelming response to PDP in Poonch-Rajouri is a warning signal for NC-Cong’ | | | | ET Report
POONCH, Apr 8: Over-whelming response of former Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed during his tour to hilly districts of Poonch and Rajouri is a warning signal for ruling National Conference and its coalition partner Congress. In all his rallies from Rajouri to Poonch, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was accorded historic receptions at all places.
By aggressively campaigning for the party candidate Yash Pal Sharma, PDP has already made election of the Jammu-Poonch Parliamentary seat at triangular but reception accorded to Mufti and huge turnout in his rallies is an indication that in the coming Assembly elections PDP is going to sweep this hilly belt which comprised of seven Assembly s... | |
| | | | `NC can not save itself from wrath of people' | | Who created Salah-ud-Din? | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 8: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti today accused National Conference (NC) of pushing the state to the wall by rigging the 1987 elections. She was addressing election rallies in Devsar segment of Anantnag constituency today.
"The NC turned Mohammad Yusuf into Salah-ud-Din," she said while responding to NC allegations that PDP had a truck with BJP, Jamiat-e-Islami and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Mehbooba said NC had the worst performance of the past five and half years to its credit and cannot, therefore, save itself from the wrath of the people. "It (NC) has nothing to sell to the people," she added.
Mehbooba said the NC probably wa... | |
| | | | Demand for abrogation of Article 370 rattles NC leadership | | Nationalist constituency feeling jubilant | | | Rustam
JAMMU, Apr 8: On Monday, the BJP released its national manifesto 2014. It, among other things, talked about the necessity of a debate on Article 370 and reiterated its stand that this Article must go. As expected, the reiteration of the BJP stand on Article 370 evoked a very strong reaction from the National Conference leaders, especially Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah. Both condemned the BJP. Omar Abdullah even went to the extent of saying the abrogation of Article 370 would mean de-accession of the state from India - a spurious argument. Article 370 has nothing to do with the accession business. Article 370 was incorporated in the Indian Constitution two years after 560-odd pri... | |
| | | | Campaigning ends peacefully in Jammu-Poonch constituency | | | | Kunal Shrivatsa
JAMMU, Apr 8: Hectic campaigning for the Jammu-Poonch Lok Sabha seat, largest among all the parliamentary constituencies in the State which comprise more than 17.5 lakh voters and spread across 20 Assembly constituencies in four districts of Jammu, Poonch, Rajouri and Samba, peacefully ended today.
With canvassing ended this evening at 6, the hullabaloo associated with the electioneering came to stand still. From now onwards till the time polling starts at 7 am on April 10, all the candidates including representatives of political parties and independents will now have to spread their message in a hush-hush manner or rely on the option of resorting to door to door campaign... | |
| | | | `Omar shielding failures in the garb of Art 370' | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 8: The Chief Minister is banking on twisted lies to salvage the potential downfall of National Conference. Omar is joined by his father and Union Minister Farooq Abdullah in demonizing BJP over Art 370.
The fact is that BJP in its manifesto has literally toned down on its stated position of abrogation of Art 370. They had in its manifesto talked about of having discussion with all the stake holders over relevance of this article. It was clearly stated when Modi addressed two rallies in the Jammu.
The BJP is striking moderate tone with special reference to the J&K. However, this is much to the discomfort of the National Conference. The party had always tr... | |
| | | | Is Omar out of EC net? | | | |
Asif Iqbal Naik
JAMMU, Apr 8: Even after four days of violating Model Code of Conduct by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah by announcing Paharis status to the Schedule Tribes to lure their votes in favor of alliance candidate Madan Lal Sharma during a public rally at Rajouri, the Election Commission of India is yet to initiate action against him.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was in trouble for violating the Model Code of Conduct by announcing schedule tribe status for Paharis during one of his speechs in Rajouri. The opposition parties BJP and PDP have slamed Omar for this announcement and have filed the complaint with Election Commissioner of India demanding action against... | |
| | | | PDP, BJP have edge over NC, Cong: Analysts | | | | Javaid Naikoo
Srinagar, Apr 8: Around 3 lakh youth are likely to cast their votes for the first time during forthcoming Lok Sabha elections and political analysts see an edge for the PDP and BJP.
Despite NC winning all the three seats in Kashmir in 2009 elections, the repeat of the performance seems doubtful. Similarly the Congress which won two seats in Jammu is on a slippery wicket in Jammu.
Analysts say the vote bank of PDP had increased by 7 to 9 percent in Kashmir and a slight move in Jammu region too as compared to its 9% votes during 2002 assembly elections.
Likewise Bhartiya Janata Party which fetched around 10% vote share in previous Lok Sabha elections is expected to gain th... | |
| | | | Need to review foreign policy vis-à-vis Pakistan | | UPA and Jammu & Kashmir | | | Neha
JAMMU, Apr 8: Jammu & Kashmir acceded to India in October 1947 in terms of the constitutional law on the subject, but the powers-that-be in New Delhi have been muddying the Indian waters in the Valley in their desperate bid to pander to separatists, communalists and votaries of greater autonomy ever since then. The situation worsened all the more during the past ten years with Sonia Gandhi at the helm of affairs and directing the Indian Foreign office and Kashmir policy. During this period, an impression went down that the UPA didn't consider Jammu & Kashmir an integral of India and it wanted to barter the sovereign interests to please and appease Pakistan and Kashmiri separatists.
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| | | | AIP workers attacked in Kulgam with stones | | | | Bashir Assad
Srinagar, Apr 8: The Awami Ithihaad Party(AIP), headed by the MLA Engineer Rashid, was today attacked in the Bugam area of Kulgam, district allegedly by the workers of the CPI(M).
Eyewitnesses told Early Times that the supporters of AIP were using public address system in vehicle to attract the attention of the voters.
As the vehicle reached near Bugam area , scores of people present on road attacked it with stones."Our vehicle was damaged as the people pelted stones indiscriminately on our vehicle. They smashed the windowpanes and damaged the public address system," one of the workers of AIP said.
The AIP candidate for South Kashmir Parliament seat Tanvir Hussain Khan... | |
| | | | Landline customers sans connectivity for over 5 months, authorities in no action mode | | BSNL's new tactics of irritating subscribers | | | Shiv Thakur
Jammu, Apr 7: Controversy over signal hiccups and change of number transportability from BSNL to other telecommunication companies is yet to see a closure as BSNL authorities are once again in limelight over their failure to streamline their underground cable networks.
Same was witnessed in Katra town where about 5 months back, PHE department dug the areas around kalka nagar to change the worn out pipes. During the time of digging, first, commuters and daily passerby faced hardships due to slippery conditions after heavy downpour and now another problem has come out due to their lethargy.
Locals rued that while PHE was digging the locality, cable network of the BSNL got dam... | |
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