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| Single MS ‘spoils broth’ in two Jammu hospitals | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 30: The patient care in Chest Diseases Hospital and Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh Hospital remains affect ted for want of medical superintendent (MS).
Presently, according to sources, only one MS is catering to the needs of both the hospitals (though unsuccessfully). The authorities have so far failed to find a way out, sources said.
Pertinent to mention, that after the transfer of MS Dr Dara Singh of SMGS hospital to Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu, the state Health Ministry had issued an order on November 19, 2018, and appointed Dr Manoj Kumar Chalotra as MS of SMGS hospital and also given an additional charge of CD hospital to him.
"This arrangement has affected working in the CD Hospital for the past five months," an official told Early Times.
He said the head of any institute has to take round of the hospital to review the works and affairs but nothing of that sort has been happening. In addition other affairs are getting affected.
Besides, in the absence of MS at SMGS hospital, the officials have to wait till 1:30 to 2 PM maxi... | |
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| LS Polls: Only miracle can help Mehbooba Mufti | | 'PDP chief fighting a lost battle' | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 30: Just 10 percent voter turnout in four assembly constituencies of south Kashmir's Kulgam district in the second leg of three phased polls in Anantnag parliamentary constituency has reportedly sent alarm bells ringing within the Peoples Democratic Party camp.
Sources told Early Times that party workers have informed the PDP president and party's candidate, Mehbooba Mufti, that very low voting was recorded in the areas where people in large numbers used to vote for the PDP. "People not voting for the PDP in Kulgam district means that the PDP president is on a very weak wicket," sources added.
It's in place to mention here that in the first leg of polling in... | |
| | | | Hopeful of major 'win', NC starts hosting parties | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 30: With the comparatively low voter turnout in Kashmir, the National Conference is hopeful of wining most of the seats of Parliament from Kashmir province while its arch rival the Peoples Democratic Party looks pessimist.
Sources said the NC leaders have already started hosting parties even before third and last phase of polling would conclude in south Kashmir.
In the last around a week, three such "celebration parties" were hosted by the NC leadership in Srinagar and South Kashmir areas.
"One more party being held this week before Ramadhan," said a source.
Sources in the NC said the "lower turnout" of voters in Kulgam and Anantnag districts has largely... | |
| | | | Dr Gagan is a rapist: Sarpanch Seema | | 'I appeal NC chief to expel him from party' | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 30: Sarpanch Seema Devi was seen involved in a scuffle with former legislator of RS Pura, Dr Gagan Bhagat, in a video that went viral on social media on Tuesday, as she described him a "rapist who has raped many girls on the pretext of providing them jobs."
Seema Devi, the Sarpanch from Jinder Panchayat of R S Pura constituency, urged the National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah to kick Dr Bhagat out of party. "Otherwise, people would reject NC in coming ... | |
| | | | After be-fooling people for five years, BJP again promises UT status for Ladakh | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 30: After befooling people of Ladakh for five long years, BJP is once again trying to woo voters of Ladakh by supporting the long pending demand of granting Union Territory (UT) to Ladakh.
During the last five year, since 2014 to 2019, BJP leaders of J&K have shamelessly put this demand in the dustbin to keep Mehbooba Mufti and PDP leadership in good humour but like previous elections BJP now comes in support of UT demand to befool people.
Addressing the election rallies at Diskit in Nobra Valley and Zanskar Valley today, BJP leader and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the demand for granting an exclusive Division status to the Ladakh region was conceded... | |
| | | | Ex-MLA's PSOs thrash people | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 30: In the much publicized public brawl between former MLA RS Pura and a woman Sarpanch of Jindar Maeloo village on April 28, the role of muscle flexing by Personal Security Officers (PSOs) of the former legislator has once again brought out the ugly face of the men in khaki.
A video of the scuffle went viral on social media wherein the PSOs of the former legislator could be seen thrashing indiscriminately whosoever come in their way.
In the purported video, it is clearly visible that the ex-MLA Dr Gagan Bhagat and his PSOs are mercilessly beating some people who are said to be supporters of Sarpanch Jindar Maeloo, Seema Devi.
It is being said that the vid... | |
| | | | Health administrator shifted for `no fault', enquiry on | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 30: The undue influence of politicians on the working of institutions came to fore yet again as an honest and upright health administrator was shifted from his place in Baramulla district without reason.
On 01/04/2019, Abdul Qayoom Wani, Candidate of PDP for 1-Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency has dispatched a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India, vide no: PDP/PAR/1-BLA/3-5/2019 wherein he states Grass Violation of Modal Code of Conduct by state government officers/officials in 1-Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency.
The letter reads that, with humble submission, I want to bring to your kind notice that the below ment... | |
| | | | Governor reviews construction of bunkers, payment of relief to victims | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 30: In a meeting held at Raj Bhavan, Governor Satya Pal Malik reviewed the progress of construction of Bunkers, which have salience for the people living in the border districts, especially during escalation of border tensions.
Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, K. Vijay Kumar, Advisors to Governor; BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Umang Narula, Principal Secretary to Governor; Shaleen Kabra Principal Secretary Home; Sanjeev Verma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, were among... | |
| | | | Another shocker! Govt forgets Trust Based Insurance Policy for employees | | Junior officials sit over SAC decision | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 30: More than three months have passed since the government announced Health Insurance scheme for J&K Government Employees and Pensioners based on 'Trust Model'. However, those at helm seem to have forgotten that they have made any such announcement.
On January 28, this year, the State Administrative Council (SAC) met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik and approved a Health Insurance scheme for J&K Government employees and pensioners based on 'Trust Model'.
However, insiders within the dispensation divulge that not even a single measure has been taken to implement the announcement on ground. Reports reveal that till date the file has been ... | |
| | | | People mock at poor condition of DC office Kishtwar road, exposes developmental claims | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 30: The people traveling on the road connecting the office of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar and the shopkeepers holding business on either side of the road mocks the poor condition of the road from Kuleed Chowk upto Hunjala village spread over 3 KM as the road stretch is full of pot holes threatening the lives of the daily commuters.
As per the details available with "Early Times" The execution of the road widening work from Kuleed Chowk to Hunjala is the part of Kishtwar-Padder highway under the execution by GREF since last over one decade.
The people inform the "Early Times" that the condition of road surface is in worst condition as the GR... | |
| | | | Lok Sabha elections 2019: Neck to neck fight in Anantnag PC | | | | Saahil Suhail
Early Times Report
Anantnag, Apr 30: The Anantnag parliamentary constituency is heading for a neck to neck contest between the Congress, National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party as Devsar and Noorabad assembly segments both strongholds of Congress and National Conference respectively witnessed low voter turnout.
Peoples Democratic Party President and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, Jammu Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee President Ghulam Ahmad Mir and NC's Justice retired Hussnain Masoodi are pitted against each other in the parliamentary constituency.
The polling for Anantnag district comprising six assembly segments including Anantna... | |
| | | | Pulwama official website corrected | | | |
Early Times Report
Pulwama, Apr 30: The official website of district Pulwama has been corrected, a day after Early Times reported how details of J&K RTI Act-2009 are not present on the webpage.
As reported already, a copy-pasted information on RTI section of the district website had been posted by the admin of the website. The website under domain name www.pulwama.gov.in, instead of providing details about Jammu & Kashmir Right to Information Act 2009 (J&K RTI Act 2009) had uploaded a copy pasted information of RTI Act of 2005 in its RTI link.
It is worthwhile to mention that RTI Act 2005 is a central law which is not applicable in J&K state except for Central Government organisa... | |
| | | | AEO suspended in Doda for violating MCC | | | | Abid Hussain Wani
Early Times Report
Doda, Apr 30: District Election Officer, Doda (DEO) Dr Sagar D Doifode today suspended an AEO of Agriculture Department posted at Charota for gross violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The order issued by DEO reads that, "as complaint received from various quarters along with the screen shots of Social Media Posts regarding alleged violation of Model Code of Conduct, by one Hafiz Mir AEO Agriculture Department posted at Charota Agriculture Zone Assar District Doda.
Further the screen shot evidence submitted by the complainant, reveals that the violation of MCC has allegedly been done by the said official.
As per SRO-525 dated 26th of Dec ... | |
| | | | Unending traffic chaos on Akhnoor road | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 30: The traffic chaos on Jammu- Akhnoor road has added to woes of people in general and commuters in particular.
Massive jams are witnessed almost daily on this road right from Damana to Canal, Bakshi Nagar. However the problem takes a grave turn during marriage season when people get trapped in big traffic jams for hours together.
Scores of marriage halls have come up along the road and during marriage season, the roads get chocked. In addition to marriage halls there are over one dozen educational institutions along Akhnoor and Akalpur road which too contribute to traffic congestion especially in the morning and afternoon.
Though traffic jams fo... | |
| | | | Have uniform policy for terminated NHM employees, staff nurses: HC to Govt | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 30: In a major relief to National Health Mission (NHM) employees, the J&K High Court has asked the state government to have a uniform policy to deal with NHM employees who have been terminated by their respective district societies for remaining absent in connection with the strike. The directions were issued by Justice Sanjeev Kumar against the order impugned dated 16.02-2019 passed by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar who is chairman District Health Society whereby the services of NHM employees of block Dachhan were terminated for unauthorized absence due to strike. The 29 petitioners had approached the High Court through Advocate Faheem Sho... | |
| | | | Panchs, Sarpanchs of Gujroo Nagrota demand BDO's transfer | | | 
Early Times Report
KATHUA, Apr 30: A deputation of Panchs and Sarpanchs of Block Gujroo Nagrota in tehsil Ramkot of district Kathua today called on ADC Billawar to apprise him of the alleged misconduct of the block Development Officer (BDO), Gujroo Nagrota.
The deputation informed the ADC that the government had issued an order with respect to imparting training to newly elected Panchs and Sarpanchs for three days and the process was held in all the blocks for three days except in Block ... | |
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