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| LA's Under Secy dupes Udhampur couple of lakhs | | More skeletons tumbling | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 29: More skeletons are tumbling out of closet after an FIR was registered against Under Secretary of Legislative Assembly for duping people of lakhs of rupees in the grab of providing government jobs.
Now, a case of cheating a couple from Udhampur of lakh of rupees has come into light.
As per documents in possession of Early Times, the tainted official had cheated the couple from Udhampur of Rs 4 lakhs by promising them of providing government job in 2013.
"After feeling cheated, the couple had lodged a written complaint with the then Secretary LA and demanded action against the official. But no action was taken against him because of his close links to some political leaders and senior officials," sources said.
They said later a compromise was made between the couple and the tainted official. Consequently, of the Rs 4 lakhs, Rs 2 lakhs were returned to the couple by the official and he assured them that one of them will be given job in lieu of the remaining Rs 2 lakhs.
Interestingly, a written compromise was made that too on an affidavit, wh... | |
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| Govt formation in J&K: But from where BJP will get numbers? | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 29: The J&K BJP has not dropped the idea of forming a coalition government in the state. It has said that it is not for the continuation of Governor rule in the state for a longer period and that it is looking for number for the formation of coalition government in the state. At the same, time, the BJP has made it clear that it would never form government with the PDP.
"We are looking for numbers and then we can form new government in the state. The BJP was not in favour of dissolving the assembly. We want there should be a government and people should be benefited," said J&K BJP general secretary (organization) on Saturday in an interview. He added that "... | |
| | | | DC asks Revenue staff to work till 8 pm | | Bizarre diktat | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 29: In an attempt to appease the Governor's administration, a Deputy Commissioner has issued a bizarre order directing the subordinate staff of Revenue department in his district to remain in their respective offices till 8 pm on all working days.
The unprecedented order has been issued by the DC, a female IAS officer, on the ground that her own office works up to 8 pm daily and hence every subordinate Revenue office must remain open till this time.
However, the order has raised many eyebrows and criticism not only among the subordinate Revenue staff but also in the bureaucracy.
Such orders are sometimes issued by various departments but only in the cas... | |
| | | | BOSE central office haven for 'blue-eyed' officials | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 29: The central office of Board of School Education (BOSE) has become a favourite destination for over a dozen 'blue-eyed' officials who are staying there for years together.
Despite change of guard in the state, the administration has failed to touch these officials due to reasons best known to the authorities concerned.
Sources in the BOSE informed Early Times that over one dozen officials including Deputy Secretary, Head Assistant, Section Officers, Senior Assistants and others have been serving in the central office for many years.
Sources said that these officers are enjoying political and bureaucratic patronage and they have been transferred fro... | |
| | | | No effective use of video-conferencing in JK | | Officials waste funds on small meetings | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 29: Even as the state and central government having advised officials to use video- conferencing as far as possible for their official work to save costs entailed in convening physical meetings, it has been seen that the large number of bureaucrats in J&K are still visiting from one station to another even for small meetings.
In order to promote fiscal discipline, the government had ordered its officials to avoid unnecessary expenditure in functioning of the departments.
The government has directed departments to ensure that they remain within the allocated budget for the same.
The departments have been told that facility of video-c... | |
| | | | JE, AEE PMGSY prepare fabricated road project to siphon off funds | | | | Early Times Report
Sunderbani, July 29: The Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojna ( PMGSY) has suffered a serious setback as far as its execution is concerned for tehsil Sunderbani, district Rajouri.
Under its recent development plan, the department concerned with Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojna released Rs 27 crore for construction of a macmadised road of length 22 kilometres at village Nahoti , but due to interfering control of an influential assistant executive engineer ( AEE) and Junior Engineer ( JE), the plan seems to be hijacked to suit an ex-ruling party minister who is n hand in glove.
The Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojna had released a sum of Rs 27 crore for making of a road from Lo... | |
| | | | Outsiders, drunkards roam freely in GMC Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 29: The junior doctors of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H) Jammu are facing a number of difficulties during night shift especially female doctors as corridors of some wards are without light and there is no ward boy available for shifting the patient from one place to another.
Moreover, the female staff has to work under fear as outsiders and drunkards roam on stairs, ramps as well as around the wards.
As per junior doctors, there are a number of facilities provided by the hospital administration but they have to work on certain basic issues so that the treating doctors especially female staff can do their duties without any fear.
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| | | | MLA Samba defies Governor's order | | |  Gurdas Kumar
Early Times Report
VIJAYPUR, July 29: Defying Governor N N Vohra's directive of barring inauguration of any official building, work by MLAs in view of suspended animation of legislative assembly, BJP MLA Dr. D K Manyal today inaugurated official work in District Samba.
After taking cognizance of various reports that MLAs have been inaugurating official buildings, works under Governor Rule when Lower House has been placed under suspended animation, the Governor issued an ord... | |
| | | | Despite 'warning', police allow separatist to meet on anti-India agenda | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 29: Even as the situation in Kashmir continues to be uneasy and the government is struggling to restore peace in the restive region, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday allowed the separatists of the so called Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) to hold a meeting that is feared to worsen the situation.
Apart from allowing Hurriyat (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik reach residence of firebrand separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani at Hyderpora, a large contingency of police were seen providing security to the house on the Airport Road, where the meeting was held Sunday morning. Sources said ... | |
| | | | Govt infrastructure at disposal of pvt coaches, courtesy JKSSC officials | | Budding skaters allege harassment | | | K Koushal
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 29: In what could be termed as misuse and abuse of government infrastructure, the apathy of officials concerned has reportedly led to the rule of private coaches on government skating rink.
Parents of the budding skaters accused couple of private coaches at J&K State Sports Council (JKSSC) owned Skating Rink at MA Stadium, Jammu, of monopolizing the infrastructure and harassing skaters.
They said that main responsibility of the coaches is to enable their athletes to attain levels of performance not otherwise achievable.
"Coaches need to motivate athletes and establish the right conditions for learning. Effective coaches have many skills. ... | |
| | | | Modi unlikely to walk into Imran's trap | | Kashmir issue | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 29: Even the tone and tenor of Imaran Khan's brief "thanksgiving" speech made it clear on day one, July 26, that he may have won the popular vote with help from his masters in uniform but in the coming days, he is not going to make any significant change in their Kashmir policy.
Commenting on his engagement with India and his position on Kashmir Imran had said: "Kashmir remains our biggest contention. It is unfortunate that Kashmir, which is the core issue between the two countries, has suffered immense human rights violations at the hands of the Indian Army in the last 30 years. The leadership of Pakistan and India now need to come to the table to resolv... | |
| | | | SSP makes fortune through illegal means | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 29: A Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) heading one of the districts in Jammu region is not keeping any middle man to strike various deals with those who have to settle some issue in his area. Instead, he directly handles all such things himself.
Sources informed Early Times that the SSP doesn't involve other officers posted in the district in those jobs which involve income generation of any kind from unknown sources. He does it to keep his juniors on a tight leash.
"The SSP has developed a fool proof modus operandi in order to avoid any detection of his income generation sources by his subordinates or other senior officers in the department. The S... | |
| | | | Tourist start rushing to Kashmir amid return of normalcy in Governor rule | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 29: After witnessing low tourist arrival since last few years due to turmoil in the various parts of the Kashmir valley post the elimination of Hizb poster boy Burhan Wani in 2016, the tourist started rushing to Kashmir valley amid return of normalcy post implementation of governor rule in the state last month.
As per the details available with "Early Times", there is heavy rush of tourist in Srinagar itself and the world famous Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens Nishat and Shalimar these days is witnessing huge buzz of tourist including foreigners.
It was not only Srinagar Dal lake and gardens, major tourist resorts like Gulmarg, Phalgham, ... | |
| | | | Illegal clinics, nursing homes go unchecked in Kashmir | | |  S Tahir-ul Haq
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 29: The government has allegedly given a freehand to the people running illegal clinics, chemist shops and nursing homes across the Kashmir Valley.
"We know that India is the fourth largest producer of pharmaceuticals globally, poised to become the pharmacy of the world. Because of its vibrant pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, the country is susceptible to diversion of narcotic and psychotropic pharmaceuticals produced by its industr... | |
| | | | NC President accuses his PDP counterpart of theatrics after losing power | | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 29: National Conference (NC) President Dr. Farooq Abdullah today took pot shots at Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) President, Mehbooba Mufti who was in tears during a rally marking the foundation day of the party on July 28 (Saturday).
The NC President said that there were no buyers for Mehbooba's 'crocodile' tears in Kashmir and her new 'theatrical drama' was aimed at covering her disastrous, unjust and corrupt tenure. Mehbooba had broken down while regretting the civilian killings in Kashmir during the summer agitation of 2016.
He made these observations while addressing a workers' convention at Khanyar and also at a function or... | |
| | | | Addicts looting people, theft cases on rise | | | | Early Times Report
BUDGAM, July 29: As authorities have failed to check growing menace of drug addiction and its sale and trafficking, the drug addicts in order to meet their daily expenses are now committing thefts and loot in several areas of Kashmir.
Reports from Budgam district reveal rise in the cases of theft and loot during the past one year and authorities have failed to check this growing menace .
Sources told Early Times that from past one year more than dozen theft cases have been reported in several areas of Chadoora area of Budgam alone. Recently a watchman was thrashed and looted at Wathoora area by a gang of criminals allegedly local drug-addicts from Balpora , Hanj... | |
| | | | Banquet halls runs in violation of norms in Kathua | | 'Have no parking slots and treatment plants' | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 29: Both Pollution Control Department (PCB) and District Administration of Kathua have failed to take action against banquet halls and other establishements which are operating in violation of norms within city limits.
However, the crystal clear guidelines of Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Board (JKPCB) and Water Resources and Management Act 2010 which makes mandatory to discharge treated water into water bodies by establishing treatment plant inside the banquet halls but most of banquets halls in kathua city and its adjoining areas are running without treatment plants which posing threat to eco-fragile environment of jammu and kashmir.
Moreover, ... | |
| | | | Delhi takes cognizance of Tweets alleging misappropriation, discrimination within Sports Council | | Rajbhawan seeks clarification | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 29: A tremor has hit the State Sports Council after Rajbhawan sought clarification from it over the tweets of a champion gymnast in Jammu, who raised the issue of gross discrimination against Jammu in the field of sports and posted her grievances along with documentary evidence on twitter, tagging the Union Sports Ministry and the PMO.
The attempts are now on by the nervous officers and the officials of the Sports Council to cater lies and half- truths to R... | |
| | | | Why supporters of Art 35-A lack guts to protect it legally? | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 29: The so-called Joint Resistance Leadership, comprising all anti-India and radical groups, has called for shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 and 6 to protest against a "politically-motivated move" to abrogate Article 35-A which is under the consideration of Supreme Court.
Instead of fighting legal battle in the Court of Law, separatists and main stream leaders of Kashmir Valley giving threats and instigating people against Article 35-A, whose legal validity has been challenged by some groups belonging to weaker sections especially Dalits.
The bigger question is "If Kashmir based leaders, be it main stream or separatists are of the view that lega... | |
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