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Most-secured site for Pandit colony in Srinagar taken over by influential!
Displaced community seeks PM Modi's intervention, probe
7/22/2019 12:26:42 AM
Early Times Report Jammu, July 21: Even as New Delhi looks ahead for return of displaced Pandit community to their homeland in Kashmir, a prime chunk of land measuring around 300 kanals, Dhar Bagh, owned by a Kashmiri Pandit family next to the high security Badami Bagh Cantonment in Srinagar, has been "taken over a influential lobby of Kashmiris" who announced that a township would be constructed there. The proposed township offers a first of its kind colony in Kashmir with over 20 feet wide roads, CCTV surveillance, green spaces and much more to the potential clients. Sources said the bookings have already started for the project worth crores of rupees. Experts said given the massive urbanization of Srinagar, this was the only chunk of secured land left in Srinagar that could be safely used for construction of the Pandit colony as it lies next to "the most secure Army cantonment." But the sources said one influential lobby, about whom Early Times will report in the coming days, went for the deal with the Pandit family. Sources said what is most shocking is the role of admi...
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Even after facing IT raids, SMC's Deputy Mayor continues to call shots
7/22/2019 12:26:22 AM
Early Times Report Srinagar, July 21: Authorities not cracking whip against SMC's deputy mayor- a declared tax evader- has raised several eye brows with many questioning the claim to accord transparent and corrupt free governance in Jammu and Kashmir. The Income Tax department of Jammu and Kashmir government on June 11 raided at least three private offices of Deputy Mayor Srinagar Municipal Corporation Sheikh Muhammad Imran in Srinagar. The Central Board of Direct Taxes or CBDT said the action yielded results leading to recovery of "incriminating evidence" like documents of sale of undisclosed property amounting to Rs 22 crore. It said papers were also recovered relating to agree...
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Let's come together to change Jammu: Munish to people
7/22/2019 12:26:09 AM
Early Times Report Jammu, July 21: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Sunday thanked people for endorsing his vision and assuring him of their support in the upcoming Assembly polls in the state. Carrying forward his mass contact programme in different areas, Munish said, "Love and affection which I have received from my people has made me believe that nothing is impossible. I had started my journey alone but today I enjoy the support of my people who want Jammu to change for better." ...
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Wildlife Warden provides wrong information, PIO endorses
vRTI rules being trampled with impunity
7/22/2019 12:25:46 AM
Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report sRINAGAR, July 21: Most of the times it has been observed that the officers while responding to Right to Information (RTI) applications give wrong information and the Public Information Officer (PIO) of a particular department forward the same incorrect information to the RTI applicant or applicants. Wildlife Warden South Kashmir Wildlife Division, Department of Wildlife Protection, Intesar Suhail while responding to an RTI application has said that he possesses land measuring one kanal of land at Sheikhpora and the market value of the property is 20 lakhs, which is not true. Since Sheikhpora area is located in close vicinity of Srinagar Airport t...
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Contractor disowns ailing worker, leaves his family high and dry after his death
Retained worker's Bank account copy, ATM, didn't pay salary of six months
7/22/2019 12:25:19 AM
Early Times Report Jammu, July 21: Puran Chand (35) of Bishnah had been working as Generator Operator at Technical Airport Satwari for the last over 12 years getting Rs 12500 as monthly salary in cash from ML Gupta of PR Constructions. Even in that meagre salary, he was happily running his family, supplemented by some income from agriculture, but all hell broke out over the family in the last six months. Puran Chand had kidney dysfunctional problem and after fighting the ailment for...
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Governor tells militants to kill the corrupt who looted Kashmir, Omar Abdullah responds
7/22/2019 12:24:43 AM
Early Times Report Srinagar, July 21: Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Satya Pal Malik said on Sunday the militants, if they have to, should kill the corrupt people who have looted Kashmir instead of the innocent. Inaugurating the Kargil Ladakh tourism festival 2019 at Khree Sultan Choo stadium in Kargil, he said, "Why are you (militants) killing innocents including SPOs and PSOs. What will you gain by this? "If you have to kill why don't you kill the corrupt who have looted the country and Kashmir for so long." Responding to Satya Pal Malik's statements, former chief minister of the state Omar Abdullah slammed the Governor for telling militants to kill the politicians perceived to be co...
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3% reservation, divisional status to Ladakh rattle Omar Abdullah
Assembly polls
7/21/2019 11:32:29 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, July 21: NC Vice-president and former J&K CM Omar Abdullah is extremely angry with the Narendra Modi Government, J&K Governor SP Malik and the BJP. He has said that the continuation of President's Rule is not good for the political health of the state as the BJP Government at the Centre has been using the state Governor to implement the BJP's agenda in the state. He has also said that if the Narendra Modi Government is to be barred from implementing the BJP's agenda in the state, there is no other option but to hold the assembly elections in the state at the earliest. He has also denounced the Narendra Modi Government for not holding assembly polls along with ...
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No funds; NGOs, terror outfits in Kashmir unhappy with Pakistan
7/21/2019 11:32:17 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, July 21: Anti-India groups masquerading as "Non-Governmental Organizations" (NGOs) are reportedly unhappy with Pakistan. The reason is that Pakistan has not been funding them to the extent they wanted. "Groups with anti-India agenda masquerading as NGOs are finding it tough to function as funds from Pakistan dry up, The funds crunch is leading to a lot of resentment from the groups who are now directing their ire at Pakistan," a report from New Delhi has said. Senior Indian officials, who were quoted in the report, have said that "the past few months have been very tough for these 'Boutique NGOs' operating in the US, UK and Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), with a prove...
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Potholed lanes, clogged drains have become an eyesore, say residents
Munish's mass contact prog reaches Nanak Nagar Sector 7-8
7/21/2019 11:17:08 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, July 21: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, who would be contesting the forthcoming Assembly election as an independent candidate from Gandhi Nagar Assembly constituency, on Sunday conducted an extensive tour of Nanak Nagar Sector 7-8 as a part of his mass contact programme. During his visit, the residents informed Munish Gupta about the basic problems being faced by them particularly poor sanitation, dilapidated roads and lanes and by-lanes, choked drains, and the ...
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Lack of civic amenities makes life miserable in Nai Basti
7/21/2019 11:10:29 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, July21 : Basic civic amenities are still a distant dream for Naibasti residents and they alleged that former Minister and MLA Gandhi Nagar during his visit to the area had promised that lanes, drains, and other basic amenities would be provided/ improved but nothing has been done due to which they are suffering a lo "There is a pathetic condition of drains in our lanes. The entire drainage system is faulty due to which water doesn't get passage for its outlet. Moreove...
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JK engineers fail to take preventive measures for floods
Govt seeks help of foreign experts
7/21/2019 11:07:07 PM
Ishtiyaq Ahmad Srinagar, July 21: It seems that engineers in Jammu and Kashmir are not capable enough to make project reports as the authorities have hired foreign experts to conduct a study on water bodies in Kashmir for prevention of floods. Post 2014 floods, the government made tall claims to prevent such disasters in the future. However, the government's announcements have been confined to papers only. Even the engineers of Irrigation and Flood Control Department have failed to make detailed project reports for prevention of floods. Take for instance an expert team of a foreign company has been conducting study on river Jehlum how to prevent floods in Kashmir. "The study has to wo...
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Mehbooba dissolves PAC to avoid split in PDP on July 28
7/21/2019 11:06:53 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, July 21: Decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti to dissolve party's highest decision-making body, the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) has stunned many senior leaders of the party. Mehbooba has taken this decision without taking any senior leader into confidence. Credible sources said Mehbooba has dissolved PAC only to save division on the party on July 28, which is 20thfoundation day of the PDP. She, sources said, aware that party is going to be splited on July 28 so she took this decision to avoid division in the party. "Mehbooba will try to pacify annoyed leaders before July 28 with a promise that they would be accommodated in the PAC...
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PDP challenges Kishtwar police; will not seek bail, ready for mass arrest
FIR against Ex Legislator Firdous Tak, Youth President Wasil Doolwal
7/21/2019 11:06:45 PM
Asif Iqbal Naik Jammu July 21: A day after Kishtwar police submitted a FIR in the Court of Principal District and Session Judge Kishtwar registered against Ex Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Legislator Firdous Ahmed Tak and PDP Youth President Wasil Doolwal, senior party leader and District President Kishtwar Advocate Sheikh Nasir Hussain challenged the Kishtwar police to arrest the former Legislator and Youth President. He said the party was behind the leaders and will continue to oppose divisive, dangerous plans of BJP lead Governor administration and clarified that both the party leaders will not seek bail. He added that the party was ready for mass arrests. PDP was opposing the gov...
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Doda admin goes tough against racket releasing stray animals in town, bovine smugglers
7/21/2019 11:06:34 PM
Abid Hussain Wani Doda, July 21: With an aim to put restrictions on the movement of stray animals in the town which are causing inconvenience to the general public of Doda, DM Doda Dr Sagar D Doifode directed the concerned SHO to look into the matter on priority basis. After gathering some inputs, the SHO laid a surprise naka on Barath road during the intervening night of 20th and 21st July and intercepted two vehicles used for transportation of these bovines. Whereas four persons Mohd Salem @ Gulshan S/o Gh Haider Malik R/o Barath, Rashid Hussain @ Toucha S/o Abdul Majeed Shah R/o Sadeeq Abad, Riaz Ahmed S/o Wali Mohd R/o Jodhpur and Mohd Shafi S/o Gh Hassan R/o Barath Doda have been...
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Encroachment of Pampore, Wullar, Hokersar wetlands
Case listed before NGT
7/21/2019 11:06:22 PM
Early Times Report SRINAGAR July 21: Encroachment of three wetlands in Kashmir will be listed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) tomorrow. The petition was filed before NGT early this year and was listed in April before the Principal bench headed by Chairman NGT Justice A K Goel. The tribunal had issued notice to J&K Government asking them to file their response before July 22nd. Details available with Early Times reveal that a petition asking for restoration and protection of Hokersar , Wullar & Pampore wetlands was filed before the NGT in March this year which had directed State Pollution Control Board , J&K Wildlife Protection Department and district administration of Bandipo...
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Gorakh Nagar grappling with numerous civic issues
Residents accuse BJP, Cong leaders of targeting individuals for raising local problems
7/21/2019 11:04:42 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, July 21: Blocked drains, dilapidated lanes have become common view of Gorakh Nagar near Bag-e-Bahu where residents have to face numerous civic problems particularly insanitation across the area. Continuing his mass contact programme, Munish Gupta, Editor Early Times, who would be contesting forthcoming assembly elections as an independent candidate from Gandhi Nagar constituency met with residents of Gorakh Nagar and heard their plights and assured them to raise the...
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Back to square one!
7/21/2019 11:04:24 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, July 21: Following the visit of Editor, Early Times, Munish Gupta, to Preet Nagar locality on July 13, a large number of residents told him that the area lacks proper sanitation mainly due to the failure of the authorities concerned to ensure regular keep-up of the surroundings. The problem of unhygienic conditions prevailing in Preet Nagar was highlighted in detail in Early Times through a comprehensive reportage and pictures which then prompted the authorities to t...
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Day long health awareness camp organized
Renovate Raghunath Temple like Golden Temple: SRMSS
PSS holds monthly literary meeting
Natrang stages Manto's play "Jurm Aur Saza"
Plus 2 Lecturers' Forum holds monthly meeting
Eye check up camp organized
Incharge lecturers to hold meeting on July 28th
JMC launches mega plantation drive
DCC Kishtwar condole demise of Sheila Dixit
TUOI leader grieves over Sheila Dixit demise
TWA urges DSE to adjust surplus teachers
SS leader to garner support for revocation of Article 370
Rotary Club Jammu organised retina check up camp
Illegal structures demolished in Samba
Govt endeavouring to create massive tourism infra: Navin Choudhary
Militants' over-ground workers increase in J&K, police dispel fears
Farooq asks youth to protect interests of the state, says will ensure justice for youth
Doda admin goes tough against racket releasing stray animals in town, bovine smugglers
Governor inaugurates Kargil Tourism Festival
12,115 pilgrims pay obeisance at Holy Cave
20th batch of Amarnath pilgrims leaves Jammu for Cave Shrine
Kumar inspects development works at MA Stadium
Seven drug peddlers arrested
Disaster management plan discussed
Illegal structures demolished in Samba
Various delegations call on Governor
Sikh organizations hail induction of Farooq Khan as advisor to Guv
Two killed in road accident at Batote
Natrang stages Manto's play 'Jurm Aur Saza'
Minor girl rescued within hours of abduction in Poonch, accused arrested
Advisor Sharma condoles demise of Sheila Dixit
Reasi Admin discusses Disaster Management Plan
Shamsher lifts Indian Style Wrestling C'ship in Bhaderwah
NCP activists pay tributes to Sheila Dixit
KPs demand to vacate encroached Shiv temple
Forest Division Samba organizes plantation drive under 'Green J&K'
Football to lead society, youth away from drugs: Bahl
Major fire tragedy averted
Sahib Bandgi Guru delivers religious sermons
ABVP apprises VC JU about various issues
Locals start work on road after collecting money
All India Inter State Championship concludes
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