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| PDP fails to woo its disgruntled leaders back into fold | | Clouded over by hardships! | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 23: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reportedly failed to extend an olive branch to its former rebel leaders as attempts to woo them back have miserably failed.
There were attempts being made by the senior PDP leadership to get the disgruntled leaders who had left the party in the past, back into the fold. Top priority amongst them was one of the founding PDP members and a former member of parliament. As confabulations were held to lure back into the herd, the rebel leader in question has in outright manner told the party that has no plans for Ghar Wapsi.
As per the reports, there were also attempts being made to get a former MLA and a renowned busine... | |
| | | | Forget unemployed youth, Waqf board offers all jobs to retired Govt officials | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 23: Even as the educated unemployed youth are craving for jobs, the Jammu and Kashmir Board for Muslim Specified Waqfs and Specified Wakf Properties has announced openings for retired government officials drawing severe criticism.
The Wakf Board had come up with three job openings and all the three are for the retired officials.
These include the posts of Assistant Executive Engineer, Education Officer and Patwari. But all the three posts the criteria apart from education qualification is that the applicant should be retired official. The Wakf Board is offering salary of Rs 10,000 to 15,000 per month to them. As per the notification issued by the Wak... | |
| | | | Can't see my people suffering, getting choked: Munish | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 23: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Sunday said that mass contact programme launched by him has brought politicians out of their comfort zones.
"During the past few days politicians are trying to take credit for the works being carried out by the Governor's administration. They are seen cutting ribbons and waiting for photo opportunity sessions," said Munish, who would be contesting the forthcoming Assembly elections as an Independent candidate from Gandh... | |
| | | | Will distribute my salary among needy' | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, has said that if he wins the forthcoming Assembly elections from Gandhi Nagar constituency he would distribute his monthly salary among the needy people in his constituency. "It's my promise to you people that besides carrying out development work, I would distribute my salary among the needy people. I assure you that I would not take any money from anyone, nor would I remain inaccessible. Whenever you need me I will be available," Munish said. ... | |
| | | | Building less MS Paddar has one teacher for 8 classes | | | | Rajesh Tandon
Early Times Report
Poonch, June 23: Building less Middle School in far flung area Paddar of village Dhangri lacks all basic infrastructure and staff. The school is run by a single teacher where 22 students of first to eighth class are taking education.
Parents of children and locals of the area accuse the education department if playing with the career of their children.
Sources informed that there were two female teachers and a male reacher. One , one of the female teachers has been attached to Primary School Rathran in same village whereas other female is on "Child Care Leave" for last more than three years. The school is without Scienec teacher, Social Science... | |
| | | | And now, debate in Kashmir on one nation one election suggestion | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 23: It was expected of Kashmir and it has happened. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi's one nation one election slogan has evoked a reaction from Kashmir Valley on expected lines. The NC, the Congress and some political commentators have all in one voice expressed the view that the one nation one election idea is nothing but a move aimed at eroding the state's special status. The NC has gone to the extent of saying that the Indian Parliament has no right to bring J&K under the ambit of one nation one election regime.
The NC has said that "the State Legislature alone has the powers to change the term of Assembly from six to five years". NC General Secreta... | |
| | | | Back to Village' prog: Complaints of corruption galore | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, June 23: Even as people in rural areas of Kishtwar are welcoming the visiting officers with great enthusiasm, more complaints about non-delivery of government-run schemes at the grass root level due to prevailing corruption in the system are pouring in.
The second phase of the unique initiative, 'Back to Village' for delivering governance at the door steps of public like first phase is gaining momentum as the civil administration on Sunday carried out multiple activities enshrined in the program in 54 panchayats of district Kishtwar.
District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kishtwar Angrez Singh Rana visited Panchayat Badhat and Bugrana o... | |
| | | | Drugs affect 2 capital cities, Samba and Anantnag the most | | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 23: The drugs are taking a heavy toll on youth of Jammu and Kashmir with Jammu, Samba, of Jammu region while Anantnag Srinagar being the most affected districts of Kashmir Valley.
As per a government document, a survey conducted by National Drug-De Addiction Centre AIIMS, SKIMS Medical College, and IMHANS Kashmir has found that the most affected districts are Samba and Jammu.
It was also found that in Jammu, apart from the use of cannabis, pharmacological agents like Buprenorphine, Tramadol, Alprax, were also used. A few cases of intravenous use of heroin, brown sugar were also present..
While in Kashmir, Anantnag and Srinagar are m... | |
| | | | Munish Gupta reaches people in Uttam Nagar | | Takes stock of dilapidated roads, power shortage | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 23: Although Shiva Colony, Uttam Nagar of Kunjwani area fall in Jammu Municipal Corporation but as far as the basic facilities like proper roads, drains, water and regular power are concern, these areas are worse than rural areas.
Carrying forward his mass contact programme in view of upcoming assembly elections in the State, Munish Gupta, Editor Early Times met residents of the Shiva Colony, Uttan Nagar of Kunjwani informed them of his vision and also heard t... | |
| | | | Civic amenities still distant dream in Sector 1, 2, 3 of Gangyal: Locals tell Munish | | Mass contact programme continues | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 23: Dilapidated lanes, choked drains, dysfunctional streetlights greet a visitor in Gangyal area, particular Sector No. 1, 2 and 3.
Residents of the locality while interacting with the Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Sunday said that their repeated pleas have fallen flat as officials of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and even the local corporator have not paid any heed.
Munish, who would be contesting the upcoming coming Assembly election as an Inde... | |
| | | | BJP Councillor victimises those who voted for others, allege residents | | 'Choked-up drain exposes development in Dashmesh Nagar ward 58' | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 23: Alleging being discriminated by the Councillor ward no 58 the residents of Dashmesh Nagar, near Gurudwara said that choked-up drains in their lane have been de-silted by Jammu Municipal Corporation for last three months despite repeated requests by them.
They said that at peak-end of both sides drains have been choked-up and filthy water flowing in the road, that is also in shamble for several years. "We time and again took the matter with concerned agencies... | |
| | | | Casual labour in PDD lost his limbs due to power shock, Dept left him abandoned | | | | Early times Report
Jammu, June 23: Sham Lal, who was working as casual labour in Power Development Department lost his both arms and got serious head injury due to power shock while discharging his duties but department didn't come forward to help and left him on his pity condition.
While talking to Early Times, Sham Lal, resident of Uttam Colony of Kunjwani said that he joined PDD as causal labour in 2010 and the tragedy took place in 2012 while working he received sudden power shock which took his both arms and got serious injuries on his head.
"I had to undergo three head surgeries in Ludhiana and Rs 9 lakhs of medical expense was incurred and out of which only Rs 1 lakh of assist... | |
| | | | Move court against Farooq: LS sectt to RTI activist | | For seditious remarks on POK | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 23: "We the people of the India want to know how a member of the 16th Lok Sabha, Dr Farooq Abdullah, could go against the solemn pledge of upholding the sovereignty and integrity of the country and against the unanimous resolution of the Indian Parliament about the legal and constitutional claims on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK)."
This question was asked by a Jammu resident Sukesh C.Khajuria in his complaint against Farooq Abdullah to the then Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.
The Lok Sabha secretariat in the RTI disclosure has informed/advised Khajuria, a renowned social activist of Jammu, to approach court of law/police authorities for seeking action a... | |
| | | | Basanthgarh loses sheen as PDA lights go off | | | |
Ashwani Sharma
Early times report
UDHAMPUR, June 23: The mast lights of PDA (Patnitop development authority) here are non-functional for the Last six yrs but the concerned authorities responsible for their maintenance and are in deep slumber. Non-functional mast light is resulting in complete darkness at the whole Basanthgarh area which is very much prone to crimes like eve teasing , burglary , snatching etc A local resident of Basanthgarh told Early Times that six yrs ago in 2013 PDA issued five mast lights for the lighting in whole Basanthgarh.
But only six month after that all the lights were damaged and till date the lughts have not been set right.
The locals have... | |
| | | | Most wanted militant Showkat Mir, 3 others killed in Shopian encounter | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 23: Showkat Ahmed Mir was one of the most wanted militants who was involved in a series of terror activities including the attack on security establishments and civilian atrocities.
Four local militants including Showkat Ahmed Mir, one of the most wanted militants, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Sunday.
The four slain millitants have been identified as Showkat Ahmad Mir, Rafi Hassan Mir, Suhail Ahmad Bhat and Azad Ahmad Khanday, a police official said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Daramdora area of Shopian, following information about the presence of militants there... | |
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