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Naeem Akhtar left to fend for himself Facing corruption charges 7/24/2019 12:56:11 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 23: If one goes by the old adage that a friend in need is a friend in deed then PDP's Naeem Akhtar has no friends in his own party. At present when he is being grilled by the Crime Branch over serious charges of corruption, there is not even a single PDP worker, activist or a leader who could come to Akhtar's rescue and support him. On July 22, former NC leader who is now with PDP, Dr Mehboob Beg, issued a detailed statement in which he quoted as having defended Akhtar, stating that CB probe against Akhtar is "baseless and motivated." However, within mere 24 hours, Dr Beg made a U-turn and backtracked from his statement. He even went public, accusing his own party of betraying him by issuing a statement in his name. "I have no idea about the statement. I wasn't even consulted before issuing this statement in press," Beg said. He added that he has also talked to party leaders in this regard and asked why a statement has been issued without taking him into the confidence. As per the reports, there is not even a single person ready to rescue...   READ MORE

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Governor's war against corruption gives sleepless nights to ex-BJP ministers 7/24/2019 12:56:02 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 23: Announcement of Governor Satya Pal Malik to expose former ministers- who had shamelessly indulged into corrupt practices, has given a sleepless nights to some ex-BJP ministers in the previous PDP-BJP coalition regime. Although Governor has not mentioned name of any former ministers but some of those who had represented BJP in the previous coalition had reasons to be worried because they were openly indulged into corruption and nepotism. During three and half year tenure of PDP-BJP regime serious charges of corruption were labeled against BJP ministers who had shamelessly surrendered before touts and power brokers at that time It is known to everybo...   READ MORE   Munish welcomes ongoing crusade against corruption Asks people to vote for new people, say goodbye to 'big leaders' 7/24/2019 12:55:55 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 23: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Tuesday welcomed the move of the Governor's administration to tighten its noose around the corrupt people in Jammu and Kashmir. Carrying forward his mass contact programme in different areas, Munish said, "The Governor's administration has intensified its drive against the corruption and the big fishes are feeling the heat." "The menace of corruption has swallowed our entire system. It has hit the development works a...   READ MORE   Mass contact programme completes 60-days 7/24/2019 12:55:41 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 23: Ongoing mass contact programme of the Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, who would be contesting the forthcoming Assembly elections as an Independent candidate from Gandhi Nagar, completed 60-days on Tuesday. During the past two months Munish has visited different areas and has met thousands of people, who have assured him their support. ...   READ MORE   Will distribute my salary among needy' 7/24/2019 12:55:36 AM 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. ...   READ MORE   Police soft on land grabbers & hard on whistleblower State land being sold by mafia at Marh tehsil 7/24/2019 12:55:28 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 23: A land mafia has allegedly been encroaching upon State land at Rajpura area of Tehsil Marh and selling it unabatedly but concerned departments have closed their eyes deliberately towards this grave issue ostensibly for their vested interest. Sources informed that this land mafia is very much active and flourishing in this area has gradually been encroaching upon Chenab River bed. "The kingpin of this mafia has been illegally purchasing and selling State land in the Chenab river bed and for realizing his nefarious designs, he had moved an application for prohibitory injunction over 50 Kanals and 18 Marlas of State land falling in Khasra No. 482 of Panc...   READ MORE   Illegal sale of construction material outside police station in Srinagar Jail Mein Surang! 7/24/2019 12:55:14 AM Early Times Report Srinagar, July 23: In brazen violation of norms, the illegal sale of construction material is taking place right under the nose of police station Nawahata in Srinagar. The construction material including bricks and sand, are being sold on the main road in the area thereby creating hindrance in the smooth public movement in the congested locality. Sources said such sale outlets are run by some influential people who are close to the police and others in the administration. "How can police allow such illegal sale right outside their office. Have police checked the documents of these traders?" asked a delegation of locals. The locals said the matter was brought to the...   READ MORE   When will MVD initiate enquiry against ARTO Samba? 7/24/2019 12:55:03 AM Early Times Report Samba, July 23: The higher authorities of the Jammu and Kashmir Motor vehicle department failed to take strict action against ARTO Samba whose personal account is being operated by an agent. According to the sources, a news item regarding the agent is operating the personal account of the ARTO Samba in her office published few days ago but ARTO samba shields the said agent. This is an open violation of the norms of the motor vehicle department. The ARTO, however, sent him back immediately when Early Times published the news about him. In the month of the June, photos showing the agent sitting besides ARTO Samba in his office and operating the officially account. ...   READ MORE   No accountability on purchase of saplings Greenery on roads missing 7/24/2019 12:54:51 AM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report Srinagar, July 23: Every year crores of rupees are spent on planting saplings, trees are not visible on the roads in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir was one of the richest states across India with regard to flora and fauna. Despite government's claims about planting trees along the roads but not much is visible on the roads. An official of Forest Department said government has been spending crores on plantation every year but fails to keep its maintenance. "The concerned departments are facing shortage of staff to keep the maintenance. There are also allegations about misappropriation of funds in purchasing saplings," the official said. The N...   READ MORE   RDD employee mints fortunes, constructs mall near his office 7/24/2019 12:54:41 AM AB Sharma Early Times Report Rajouri, July 23: Even as an employee working with the Rural Development Department here has minted fortunes disproportionate to his known sources of income, including a mall constructed near his office at Sunderbani, the government is silent on the issue. Official sources said the said employee who started his career as Village Level Worker at the office of Block Development Officer Sunderban and presently has been elevated as Inspector has been into government service around three decades during which he earned a total of around Rs 45 lakh as salary. His property during the period has however grown manifold totaling to around Rs four crores. "Apart fr...   READ MORE   J&K Bank irregularities: I-T raids Kashmir business group, seizes Rs 1.28-cr assets 7/24/2019 12:54:30 AM Agencies New Delhi, July 23 The Income Tax Department said on Tuesday that it has conducted raids against a Kashmir-based business group and seized unaccounted assets worth Rs 1.28 crore in connection with its tax evasion probe against entities linked to the financial operations of J&K Bank. Alleged irregularities in loan disbursal activities and appointments at the state-owned lender came to light recently after the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-corruption Bureau initiated action against it, its former Chairman Parvez Ahmad and others. "In another such follow-up action, a search and seizure operation has been conducted on a group that is in the business of providing security to business esta...   READ MORE   Former Cong, BJP MLAs made big promises but failed to deliver: Nanak Nagar residents tell Munish Mass contact programme on 7/24/2019 12:50:15 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 23: Accusing previous regimes of Congress and BJP for ignoring their issues, the residents of Nanak Nagar's sector 2, 3 and 5 said that they have been continuously facing several civic issues for the past many years. Carrying forward his mass contact programme, Munish Gupta, Editor Early Times, who would be contesting forthcoming assembly elections as an independent candidate from Gandhi Nagar constituency on Tuesday met the residents and heard their problem...   READ MORE   Shastri Nagar sans basic civic amenities 7/24/2019 12:48:05 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, July 23: Continuing with his mass contact programme, Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, who would be contesting upcoming assembly election from Gandhi Nagar constituency as an independent candidate, today reached Shastri Nagar area. During his visit, Munish Gupta met people from all walks of life and had meaningful interactions with them. The residents of the locality while highlighting their woes and grievances told Munish Gupta that their problems remained unatten...   READ MORE   Health Department releases 'meager' funds for construction of Rehmat-e-Alam hospital 7/24/2019 12:12:51 AM Saahil Suhail Early Times Report Anantnag, July 23: Top officials of the health department are delaying the shifting of Maternity and Child Care Hospital Anantnag to new proposed building, sources said. They said that the department has released a meager amount for the completion of Rehmat-e-Alam complex. "Against the estimated cost of RS 12.10 cr, the health department has released only Rs 3.21 Cr despite the fact that JKPCC-executing agency- has completed the construction of two floors and truss." "We can't complete the construction work this year because the health department is not releasing the funds," a JKPCC official told Early Times. The officer said that initially Rehmat-e-...   READ MORE   Abandoned Govt School building becomes garbage dump 7/23/2019 11:44:13 PM Ashwani Sharma Early Times Report Udhampur, July 23: Old building of government central middle school at bus stand here is an open example of apathy and negligence of authorities concerned as the building is abandoned for the last 25 years when department constructed another building for education of children. But the old building presently has become a place of garbage disposal. It is pertinent to mention here that many government schools and government offices in Udhampur run in re...   READ MORE   Prohibitory orders issued on political activities on Friday in Kishtwar 7/23/2019 11:42:57 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Kishtwar, July 23: In the wake of PDP's attempt to galvanize support to hold protest against government for allegedly arming the RSS cadre under the garb of Village Defence Committees (VDCs), Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar on Tuesday issued an order restricting political activities in Kishtwar town on Friday. The order issued by DC Kishtwar, Angrez Singh, reads: "It has been observed during the recent incidents that some political leaders and concerned for their vested interests try to take advantage of the huge gathering after Friday prayers thereby imitating large scale demonstration in Kishtwar town. Such gatherings have time and again been highly ...   READ MORE   Wildlife, PCB don't respond to NGT’s notice Now case listed in Sept 7/23/2019 11:42:48 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, July 23: At a time when Good Samaritans are coming forward to help government in ensuring removal of encroachments from state wetlands, the authorities at the helm of affairs instead of providing them a helping hand are so callous in their attitude that a two page report was not send to National Green Tribunal (NGT) via email in time from last more than three months, with the result the case which was listed on July 22 has now been put for discussion in September. The state government claims ensuring good governance and prompt response to public delivery mechanism. The government organisations like JK Wildlife Protection Department and State Pollution Cont...   READ MORE   LPG distributor in Sunderbani 'looting locals' 7/23/2019 11:42:38 PM AB Sharma Early Times Report Sunderbani, July 23: A distributor of HP's LPG in Sunderbani has been allegedly looting gullible people who receive gas connections under Pradan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna (PMUY) scheme. The PMUY is a centrally-sponsored scheme to provide free gas connections to the poor people, but it is being used by some vested interests to make easy money. "The distributor issued some 7000 LPG gas connections under PMUY during 2018-19. Each customer is supposed to receive a gas cylinder, a stove and a regulator. But the distributor motivated most of the beneficiaries not to purchase stove by spreading a rumour that the stove is of low quality. He then sold other stoves to...   READ MORE   We are forced to live amid garbage dumps: Qasim Nagar's resident 7/23/2019 11:13:57 PM Early Times Report Jammu, July 21: The residents of Lower Qasim Nagar blamed previous MLAs along with administration for forcing them to live in unhygienic condition due to heaps of garbage, roads conditions, blockage of drain system and others. Moreover, they said that the problems remain same which being faced by them for last many years but not a single person visit the area to address the problems. Gurudyal, Satpal, Aman, Lovely Goswami, Deeraj Sharma, Bunty Bhati, Subash Chander, Jog...   READ MORE   7/23/2019 10:34:23 PM ...   READ MORE

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