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| Female employee paying heavy price for raising voice against blue-eyed MV inspector | | Transport deptt constitutes, dissolves multiple committees to probe sexual harassment complaint | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 3: A female employee of Transport department is paying a heavy price for raising her voice against the blue-eyed Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI), Chander Mohan Sharma, who is handling over half a dozen lucrative posts in the department, due to his close proximity with the higher ups.
According to the documents available with Early Times, female colleague of Sharma on 9 May 2019 filed a written complaint against him with Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Jammu alleging that Sharma has been harassing her and making indecent advances towards her.
She stated that she has been resisting his moves despite that he has not stopped passing lewd comments and continues to harass her sexually.
Following her complaint Regional Transport Officer Jammu issued an order no. 21-RTOJ/dated 11 May 2019 stating: "In partial modification to this office order no. 22 RTOJ of 2017, dated 13 Sep 2017, the internal complaint committee is hereby re-constituted and shall now be consisting of following members."
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| Rajnath visits Kashmir, asks forces to make pilgrimage incident-free, peaceful | | Namo 2.0 prioritizes Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra arrangements | | | Early Times Report
srinagar, May 3: Showing the priority of the Modi government towards making conduct of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra peaceful and incident free, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh started his field work by visiting Kashmir and picking up the issue with the Army.
Soon after assuming office as the Defence Minister Rajnath prioritized visiting militancy-hit Kashmir as the annual pilgrimage to the cave shrine is scheduled to commence in the coming weeks.
Sources said during a meeting held here at the Badamibagh Cantt, the Defence Minister told the Army to work in coordination with the other forces including state police to "ensure that the Yatra is incident free and concl... | |
| | | | XEn PWD Reasi defends land encroacher | | | |
AB Sharma
Early Times Report
reasi, May 3: Notwithstanding the Deputy Commissioner Reasi's order to take action against the State land encroachers, a senior official of Public Works Department Reasi came to rescue of his relative.
Sources told Early Times that there is a stretch of 4.6 kms from Bhamla to Stoti in district Reasi and a portion of this road has been encroached by a local resident leading to its complete blockage, which causes inconvenience to the locals. Pertinently Early Times had already highlighted the issue in one of its edition regarding encroachment of road.
They further said that the local approached the Deputy Commissioner Reasi and appealed for strict action a... | |
| | | | BJP office contact number, e-mail id go defunct | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 3: The contact number of Bharatiya Janata Party office in New Delhi 18002662020 and its e-mail address [email protected] has gone defunct. It seems the BJP office bearers in the National capital have taken a break after party's empathic win in the recently held Parliamentary polls.... | |
| | | | Justice Parray's recommendations await implementation | | Fake PRCs still a mystery in JK | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
srinagar, May 3: It has been over 22 years since a one-man commission of Justice (retired) A Q Parray made several recommendations over fake permanent resident certificates, there has been no implementation on the ground.
In 1996 during the Farooq Abdullah-led government, there were enormous reports of outsiders' acquiring fake Permanent Resident Certificates (PRCs). It was after the consistent insistence of the legislatures that the government appointed one-man commission of Justice (retired) A Q Parray and several recommendations.
The Commission received and investigated a number of complaints. However, 22-year down the lane, no action has been take... | |
| | | | JDA's land worth Rs 2 cr occupied in Top Sherkhania | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, May 3: A prime piece of land belonging to Jammu Development Authority (JDA) at Top Sherkhania locality of the city has been encroached by an influential person who is eyeing to grab more state land.
According to locals, from day one, the influential man who has over four acres of land near power house Top Sherkhania area had been trying to grab the JDA's land adjoining to his land but failed to get support of the concerned department.
In last few years, he devised a plan in collusion with the help of some government officials to encroach upon a piece of government land, which falls just adjoining to his house, sources said, adding that the encroacher has alrea... | |
| | | | Militancy on its last leg in Kashmir? | | In 2019, 105 militants killed so far | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 3: With anti- militancy operations reaching crescendo in Kashmir Valley with heavy militant casualties being witnessed with each passing day, there are chances that present phase could be the last one of Kashmir's militancy.
As per reports coming to fore, more than 105 militants were killed this year so far while security agencies were maintaining a close synergy to ensure no collateral damage during the anti-militancy operations.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit to the state on Monday was informed that since January this year, 20 militants on an average were killed each month and that almost the leadership of all the militant outfits has be... | |
| | | | Rajouri: BDOs defy HC, other orders on MGNRGEA men | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 3: Defying High Court's orders, many Block Development Officers (BDOs) in Kalkaote did not allow the disengaged GRSs, TAs and MIS Operators to continue.
According to documents available with Early Times, the High Court had in August 2018 stayed government's order of disengaging several dozen officials engaged under MGNREGA.
The High Court in its interim order had said that subject to objections and till next date before the bench, status quo with regard to the service of the petitioners shall be maintained.
The authorities, while responding to court's order, passed orders to BDOs to continue the petitioners (GRSs, TAs and MIS Operators), but same could not... | |
| | | | Mehbooba devising strategy to force NC for alliance with PDP | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 3: After her communal politics has failed to yield expected results in the Parliament elections, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti is now desperately trying to enter into alliance with arch rival National Conference (NC) to form a region front to blackmail Union Government.
As of now the NC, as per credible sources, has not given any response to Mehbooba's idea but PDP chief will rake-up bogey of Article 35-A and 370 to force her arch rival to form an alliance with her party-which is virtually turned into a private company.
Credible sources said that during the recently held Political Affairs Committee (PAC)-the highest decision making body... | |
| | | | Need your love, support to become your representative: Munish to people | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 3: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Monday asked people to differentiate between the leaders, who just believe in rhetoric and the ones who can deliver.
Carrying forward his mass contact programme in different areas, Munish said, "For the past seventy years we have been voting for the people who have just fed us with slogans and rhetoric. We need people who can go beyond offering lip service and do something for a common man."
He said, "For many people join... | |
| | | | 'Will distribute my salary among needy' | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, June 2: 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. ... | |
| | | | Unscheduled power cuts force industrial activities to come at stand still: BBIA | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 3: Expressing serious concern over frequent and unscheduled power cuts, the Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) has lamented the Power Development Department for its failure to provide uninterrupted power supply to the industrial units.
The issue was raised in a meeting of Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) held under the presidentship of Lalit Mahajan in the presence of Tarun Singla, Sr. Vice President, Ajay Langer Vice President, Viraaj Malhotra General Secretary, Rajesh Jain Secretary and Vivek Singhal Treasurer BBIA & other members.
The members present in the meeting raised serious concern as Power Development Department has failed to s... | |
| | | | Dilapidated lanes add to woes of Old Satwari residents | | Locals discuss their problems with Munish Gupta | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, June 3: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, who would contest the forthcoming Assembly elections from the Gandhi Nagar constituency as an Independent candidate, on Monday conducted his door-to door campaign in Old Satwari's main Market, some wards of Bhour Camp, Guvindpur Kullain opposite to Cantonment Area of Jammu near Chatha Chowk.
During the one-to-one contact, the Early Times editor interacted with locals and patiently listened to their problems. The locals infor... | |
| | | | PS Kumral faces official neglect; 8 classes run in single room | | |  Abid Hussain Wani
Early Times Report
Doda, June 03: Government upper primary school Kumral is facing official neglect.The school is located 56 kms away from district headquarters Doda, with 30 students on roll and three teachers posted.
The school lacks basic infrastructure, as it has only one class room used for 8 classes. The school staff as well as students are facing extreme hardships during teaching learning process. Beside this the school lacks play ground, and the kitchen shed of sc... | |
| | | | State land grab chokes Srinagar Chadoora road | | Locals appeal Srinagar, Budgam DCs to intervene | | | Early Times Report
Budgam, June 3: As the anti-encroachment drive for retrieving Kah Charai land continues in Budgam town and its outskirts , local residents living along Srinagar Chadoora road have appealed authorities especially Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of Srinagar and Budgam to intervene to retrieve around 200 kanals of Kah Charai land from illegal occupation .
Details available with Early Times reveal that more than 200 kanals of Kah Charai land located on left and right side of Srinagar- Chadoora road has been forcibly occupied by several people right from Natipora onwards.
Sources said that most of the Kah Charai land has been grabbed in Chanapora Lal Nagar , Bagh e Meht... | |
| | | | Defence Minister visits Siachen, gets brief on security scenario in Srinagar | | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, June 3: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today visited Siachen Glacier where he praised the Army troopers, saying he was proud of the Army men in Siachen who are leaving no stone unturned to defend the mother land.
It was the maiden visit of Rajnath after taking charge of the defence ministry. He was accompanied by General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff and Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Northern Army Commander. They were received by Lt Gen KJS Dhillon, Chinar Corps Commander in Srinagar.
After exchange of greetings and a quick orientation of the general area, he made an aerial reconnaissance of the Siachen Glacier to get acquainted with the expanse of... | |
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