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| Separate Township for KPs unnerves separatists | | | |
Raj Sandeep
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 19: The proposal of the government to set up separate township for housing Kashmiri Pandits, who were forced to flee from the Valley in 1990, is giving sleepless nights to separatists as they fear that it could prove to be the last nail in their coffin.
Separatists have set into motion a war of words against proposed separate township concept and have threatened agitation against any such move.
According to media reports the Hurriyat Conference led by the hardliner Syed Ali Shah Geelani and others are trying to double cross the Kashmiri Pandit community yet again by making a humble appeal to the community to oppose the proposed separate co... | |
| | | | As Jammu swelters, 2 BJP ministers yet to take feedback on power, water crisis | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 19: As Jammu swelters under scorching heat with drinking water and power supply dwindling by the day, the two ministers of BJP holding charge of the two key ministries have conveniently closed their eyes to the miseries of people and are blissfully unaware of what many areas are going through , notwithstanding the fact many localities fall under their own constituencies.
The two ministers are paying no attention to the hardships nor are they taking notice of problems or shortcomings in their respective departments which have accentuated over the last two weeks. Sources said the two ministers came to Jammu, ate least once, after shifting of Darbar Move to Val... | |
| | | | Another divisive solution: Third party can resolve 'K-dispute' | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: Every Tom, Dick and Harry is busy in finding ways and means of resolving the so-called Kashmir dispute. No one talks about that part of the state territories (POJK and Gilgit-Baltistan) which has been under the illegal occupation of Pakistan as if it lawfully belongs to Islamabad. No one talks about that part of the state territory that Islamabad ceded to Beijing after violating the UN resolution on Jammu & Kashmir. No one talks of ruthless violation of human rights of the original inhabitants of these illegally-occupied territories. On the contrary, every Tom, Dick and Harry talks about this part of Jammu & Kashmir, which is legally, constitutionally, p... | |
| | | | For wrong doing of BJP ministers ABVP facing wrath of its sympathizers | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: ABVP, student wing of BJP, is facing very difficult to get collection from supporters and sympathizers for the coming national convention because donors are asking questions about performance of BJP ministers in the coalition government. These donors are asking ABVP workers to ask their party ministers to protect people of Jammu from Kashmir centric parties.
Credible sources quoting one worker of ABVP who was part of the group that was involved in collecting funds, said that they are facing anger of wrong doing of BJP ministers. On the one hand people of Jammu region are struggling to get water and power, on the other hand there is a perception that BJP l... | |
| | | | Mysterious silence of Forest deptt over fake degree issue | | | | Avinash Azad
Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest department's mysterious silence over fake degree issues, has raised many eyebrows and the department's new order of seeking objections over seniority list, is seen as an effort to divert attention and shield the culprits, who have strong association with some officers.
It has been alleged that over 150 Foresters got promoted as Rangers on the basis degrees from unrecognized institute or universities.
Sources in department told Early Times that instead of scrutinize 'fake' degrees produced by officials to get promotion, the forest department, in attempt to divert the attention stake holders, has sought objection ... | |
| | | | Teacher sleeps in class room, students suffer | | |  Susheel
Early Times Report
Rajouri, May 19: In another weird incident reported from education sector, a govt teacher posted at Government High School Sankari No 2 was found sleeping in a class room during working hours.
Sources said the science teacher was found sleeping in the class room around 9:00 am in the morning.
Taking the advantage of this situation some of his colleagues clicked the pictures of sleeping teacher just to make fun. Sources said the teacher usually comes to school wit... | |
| | | | Separatists reject BJP leader's offer of talks | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 19: The BJP leadership has been reprimanded by the separatists over fiddling with the sensitive issues.
On May 15, a senior BJP leader went out of the way and asked separatists to initiate dialogue with New Delhi over Kashmir resolution. "The State government is ready to facilitate talks between GoI and the separatists. As per the Agenda of Alliance, we will like to revive the GoI-separatist talks as was the case during Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led government," said the leader.
But, worst was yet to come. Separatists who were offered talks ridiculed the leader, saying it is not his 'prerogative' to invite them for talks.
Hurriyat (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Fa... | |
| | | | 2 'powerful' SPs get their transfer orders modified | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: In less than a month of their transfers, two SPs have got their orders cancelled and managed their postings to the places of their choice.
While PHQ was reluctant in modifying their transfer orders, it was forced to do so under the orders of the home department, official sources alleged.
On April 26 last, the home department had issued order No 246, transferring Enforcement SP, Srinagar, Abdul Qayoom Sofi to JKAP 11th Bn, replacing Shahzada Parveen who was transferred as SP (Enforcement), Srinagar.
While the duo joined their places of posting, they were not happy with their new assignments, sources alleged.
Within 23 days of their posting, home depar... | |
| | | | Accession was on 3 subjects, not 4 | | How Omar Abdullah is distorting facts | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 19: NC working president and former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah is saying almost on a daily basis that the accession of the state with India was on four subjects - defence, foreign affairs, communication and finance. He is distorting facts and misleading the people by saying that those who repeatedly claim that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India (AtootAng) forget that the accession was only on subjects of communication-currency, defence and foreign affairs. He is absolutely wrong.
The accession of the state to India was, it needs to be underlined, on three subjects - defence, foreign affairs and communication - and not on four subjects - de... | |
| | | | Ahead of reshuffle, top cops busy highlighting 'performance' | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 19: Ahead of the much-awaited reshuffle in the police administration in the cabinet meeting scheduled for May 20, some of the top cops have been busy highlighting their performance to be in the good books of the new government led Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, who wants them to do "people-friendly tasks."
From picking up brooms for sanitation, to holding sickle to chop down the poppy cultivation, senior police officials, including those of the rank of Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) are doing everything to prove their metal.
A fortnight back SSP Baramulla, spent his Sunday off, leading a team of cops to cle... | |
| | | | Azad buries hatchet, ropes in Sharma brothers | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 19: The senior Congress leader and leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad sprung a surprise on Wednesday by indicating that factionalism within the party is harming Congress in Jammu region. During his brief visit to Jammu yesterday, he (Azad) apparently buried the hatchet and remained in the company of Shamra brothers (Sham Lal Sharma and Madan Lal Sharma) senior Congress leaders from the state.
The Azad loyalists were surprised to see the trio together. The former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand and some others of Azad camp went into a tizzy when they came to know that both Sham Lal and Madan Lal Sharma received the Congress stalwart and fo... | |
| | | | SHO raped me even after I touched his feet to spare me, alleges victim | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 19 : Even as Khour police station SHO has been arrested and suspended for allegedly raping a newly married girl at his official residence with the help of a woman SPO, the victim Thursday threatened to end her life if the accused was not handed severe punishment.
Talking to media persons here today, she called upon the investigating agency to expedite further investigation, if any, in the case and alleged that the accused police officer was enjoying VIP treatment in police custody.
She wept inconsolably while narrating her story. She said after she solemnised court marriage against the wishes of her family, her father registered a complaint against her hus... | |
| | | | Pak rangers deny role in cross border tunnel | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 19: Pakistan today denied any involvement in connection with a cross border tunnel which was unearthed by BSF along the International Border in the RS Pura Sector here on March 3.
"BSF today once again registered strong protest with Pakistan Rangers about digging of the tunnel from Pakistan side into Indian territory, which was detected by the BSF on International Border, on March 3," a BSF Spokesman said.
He said Pakistan Rangers denied their involvement in digging of the tunnel but assured a BSF delegation that all measures will be taken by them so that no such incidents take place in the future.
A Sector Commander-level flag meeting between BSF and Pa... | |
| | | | Power, water supplies fail in GMCH; patient care in jeopardy | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 19: Unscheduled power cuts across Jammu have not spared the government medical college hospital and patients have been facing untold miseries in wards and even operation theaters, where functioning has been abandoned due to frequent power failures.
Officials Sources at GMC told Early Times that patients and doctors at Orthopedics Department of GMC&H suffered huge hardships due to absence of water facilities and power cuts in the ward throughout the day and surgeries had to be postponed due to unavailability of power and even water.
"There is no water supply in the bathrooms of some wards and it has resulted into insanitation and stink. It seems the adminis... | |
| | | | CMO Kupwara takes NPA, carries out private practice using official vehicle | | |  S Tahir-ulHaq
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 19: Throwing norms to the wind, in-charge Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kupwara is running a private clinic despite getting Non Practizing Allowance (NPA) while as higher authorities are acting as mute spectators.
Sources said that some of the doctors are running private clinics in North Kashmir and Kupwara district has become a safe haven for them. The in-charge CMO Kupwara is carrying out practice at his private clinic in Handwara from a lo... | |
| | | | R&B Deptt gifts well laid drain to political worker for 'Reconstruction' | | Chief Engineer seeks time bound probe | | |
Javaid Naikoo
Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 19: Amid tall claims of transparency and accountability, Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department gifted a flawless drain in Srinagar for "reconstruction" to an influential Political worker, in an obvious bid to avail him illegal pecuniary benefits.
A video and photographs in possession of Early Times reveals how R&B department dismantles a well laid surface drain from Kathi-Darwaza to main road from opposite side of Gurudwara to appease an influential political worker of the area.
The video shows that drain which leads to Makhdoom Sahab Shrine and Central Jail areas at Kathi-Darwaza crossing needed minor repairs on opposite side of Guru... | |
| | | | Allegations of harassment: SVC takes strict notice of JU functioning | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 19: Taking strong cognizance of the complaint filed by a former scholar of the Department of Economics University of Jammu, wherein she had leveled serious allegations of corruption and harassment against the Head Department Of Economics, University of Jammu Prof.Falendra Kumar Sudan, the State Vigilance Commission has expressed grave displeasure over the manner in which the JU administration has been working.
Sources privy to the proceedings held in the court of the Chief Vigilance Commission disclosed to ET that the CVC expressed his displeasure over the repeated allegations of harassment of students and scholars and directed the JU Counsel to bring trans... | |
| | | | Sextortionist Patwari suspended, FIR registered | | ET Impact | | | A B Sharma
Early Times Report
Reasi, May 19: Taking a strong exception to the lucid remarks by a Patwari namely Jagdish Kumar against a hapless woman in Pouni district who had gone to him to get her land regularized , the District Commissioner Reasi, Ravinder Kumar has issued orders of his suspension. Early Times had reported recently about the misdeeds of the said patwari.
Despite complaints, and telephone recording of conversation between Patwari and the hapless woman, no action was taken against the erring government official.
However, after the Early Times carried this story , DC Reasi directed the SHO Pouni to register an FIR against him and immediately released the suspension... | |
| | | | Only 2 teachers for 150 students in Rajouri school | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, May 19: Education Minister on May 18 chaired the meeting of Rajouri district development board (DDB) meeting, honored students from government schools for getting positions in the 12th and 10th classes and also expressed satisfaction over the functioning of government schools in the district.
Contrary to Minister's claim the students suffering in their studies due to shortage of teachers in many schools including middle schools at Madhaar, Naka Jabree and at primary school Jodhra because of shortage of teachers under the jurisdiction of Kotranka Education Zone.
"For 150 students out of 6 posts of teachers including headmaster, which is lying vacant for the ... | |
| | | | 33 kanal land of GDC Kishtwar encroached; authorities mum | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, May 19: Of the 123 Kanal of land acquired for the Degree College Kishtwar several years ago, about 33 kanal of land has so for been encroached by the people living in college vicinity, but the authorities have turned a blind eye to the blatant act.
As per the details available with "Early Times" the fresh attempt to grab college land was reported couple of days ago when encroachers tried their hand on approximately 08 Marlas of college land kept reserved for construction of college guest house.
However, stiff resistance from college principal foiled the attempt.
The sources informed the "Early Times" that the person who tried to encro... | |
| | | | Mafia active in grabbing land in Bishnah | | | | Arun Singh
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 19: Despite court order in favour of legal heirs of a piece of land in the area of Bishnah, some land grabbers forcibly grabbing the land by carrying out construction on it that too under the noose of local police and administration which have kept their eyes closed in total contempt of judiciary creating doubt on the credibility of law enforcing agencies.
As per the documents in possession of Early Times, a piece of land measuring three kanals situated at village Deoli, Tehsil Bishnah of District which was originally belonged to Ram Lal son of Munshi Ram of Deoli but after death of Ram Lal, his three daughters Sudershna Kumari, Sudesh Kumar... | |
| | | | MGNREGA: Massive scam comes to fore in Surankote blocks | | | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, May 19: A massive scam has come to fore in the implementation of the much-publicized MGNREGA scheme in various village blocks of Poonch, giving a grim insight into the shady world where officials carry out murky deals to fill their own coffers at the expense of tax-payers money.
MGNREGA guarantees the right to work with an aim to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by providing at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
It was launched in 2005 and has been hailed as one of India's flagship scheme concerning poverty alleviation. Blue eyed persons are getting lio... | |
| | | | e-tendering norms flouted to benefit mafia | | Minister assures action against accused | | |
Early Times Report
Rajouri, May 19: Flouting laid norms and using the administrative machinery to suit their vested interests, officials of PWD(R&B) are allegedly hand in glove with the anti-social elements in damaging the economy of the state in Rajouri district.
The Public Works Department that had allotted the work of shingling of the road from Devak to Bambliya in tehsil Sunderbani in Rajouri district through the e-tendering to two contractors at the cost to Rs 4.35 lakh.
However after the completion of the work of shingling, the contract was extended to macmadise the road, but codal procedure, according to the sources, was not followed in extending the tender and the engineers... | |
| | | | As experts predict massive quake, State ill-equipped to deal with disasters | | | | Saqib Junaid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 19: While experts predicting a massive quake in future, the state government is not prepared to deal with any natural calamity. For the last two years, the state was hit by several natural disasters from 2014 September floods to snow avalanche in January, land sliding and many earthquakes in the recent past.
According to the Meteorological department's data, the state was shaken nine times by earthquakes in 2009, then six times in 2010, and seven times in 2011. In 2012, the number went up to eleven, and in 2013 the number of earthquakes doubled to twenty-five, and fell to nineteen in 2014. In 2015, twenty-seven earthquakes were recorded,... | |
| | | | Ram Madhav to visit JK on May 21 | | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Srinagar, May 19: BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav will be visiting the state on Saturday (May 21) where he will chair the party legislators' meet and to review the overall performance of the coalition government.
Sources within the BJP said Ram Madhav will first hold the meeting with party legislators to seek their feedback about the governance at the gross root level in the state. "We expect Ram Madhav will receive feedback from every legislator and some party leaders about the about the PDP-BJP government in the state," a senior BJP leader said.
He also confirmed that the BJP General Secretary will also meet Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to discuss about the upcoming... | |
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