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Influential teachers continue to hold sway in Kashmir 159 students have 47 teachers in VIP schools 8/1/2019 12:13:49 AM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, July 31: The schools located in the far-off places in Jammu & Kashmir have a very poor student-teacher ratio as at some places a single teacher is found imparting education to 100 or more students. However, there are some schools in the Kashmir valley where the ratio is very favourable with number of teachers outnumbering the number of students. There are some of the schools where the number of teachers is equivalent to the number of students. Sources told Early Times that some of the schools located at the fringe of the summer capital of the state are showing more than positive student-ratio with wives of high profile personalities discharging their duties at these schools. These schools are located in the proximity of the Srinagar airport and fall in the Budgam district. "Forty seven (47) teachers are posted in these schools to 159 students. These teachers are posted in the primary as well as middle schools of the Budgam district but fall close to the end of Srinagar municipal limits. These teachers are entitled to the House Rent A...   READ MORE

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Amid Omar-Mehbooba twitter war Ram Madhav 'thanks' Mehbooba for supporting Triple Talaq Bill 8/1/2019 12:13:38 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 31: Role played by party's two Rajya Sabha members namely Fayaz Mir and Nazir Ahmed Laway has provided ammunitions to the opponents to expose PDP president Mehbooba Mufti for 'duplicity' of her party. Mehbooba's arch rival Omar Abdullah is using social media to expose PDP president, BJP's national general secretary Ram Madhav made it a point to expose PDP at Srinagar only that people of Kashmir Valley will know about duplicity of the party. While interacting with media persons, Ram Madhav, who was architect of previous PDP-BJP, 'thanked' Mehbooba Mufti for support of her party's Rajya Sabha members during voting on Triple Talaq Bill. "By absenting during v...   READ MORE   People only can change Jammu's destiny: Munish 8/1/2019 12:13:24 AM Early Times Report Jammu, July 31: Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta, on Wednesday said that people only can change Jammu's destiny. Carrying forward his mass contact programme in different areas for the 68th consecutive day today, Munish said, "I have been meeting people to ascertain the ground realities. No one can become a leader without reaching out to people. I have been trying to know what's hurting a common man and what his requirements are?" "People in most areas have been craving for...   READ MORE   Munish Gupta is a man of principles: Muzaffar Parray 8/1/2019 12:13:05 AM S Tahir-ul Haq Early Times Report srinagar, July 31: After joining Peoples Conference, former MLC and senior congress leader Muzaffar Parray said that, Editor in Chief of early Times is a man of principles. He is God fearing and has made wonders in the field of Journalism, he is doing tremendous job for the whole community, I know him personally, and he has been my friend since long. I know Munish Gupta, he is a man of principles, I think no one can compete with him in all aspects of life, ...   READ MORE   Will distribute my salary among needy 8/1/2019 12:12:42 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   No promotion after 12 yrs of service inspite of vacancies 2008 KPS batch alleges discrimination 8/1/2019 12:12:33 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Jammu, July 31: 2008 Kashmir Police Service (KPS) batch officers have alleged gross discrimination in terms of promotions to their counterpart Kashmir Administrative Officer (KAS) colleagues. Earlier batches of KPS were also promoted within few years and to mention that the 1999 batch KPS officers were promoted in just 5 to 6 years of service while as 2004 batch officers were promoted within 10 years of service. Speaking to Early Times, the aggrieved officers said that ever since their appointment in March 2008, they are working in the same rank, which has demoralising effect not only on the officers but also on their families. A KPS officer , on co...   READ MORE   Land acquisition for MRDAs a hectic task for Govt 8/1/2019 12:12:19 AM Ishtiyaq Ahmad Early Times Report srinagar, July 31: The acquisition of land may delay the works coming under metropolitan region development Authority's (MRDA) in Jammu and Srinagar. The Governor Satya Pal Malik-led administration recently announced creation of Jammu Metropolitan Region Development Authority and Srinagar Metropolitan Region Development Authority - to provide an integrative framework for the purpose of planned development of these regions. However, the land acquisition seems a bigger challenge for the government. An official of Housing and Urban Development Department said a process has also begun for acquisition of land for projects coming under MRDAs. "All types of ...   READ MORE   SHRC seeks report from MC Chadoora Contamination of Doodh Ganga 8/1/2019 12:12:13 AM Early Times Report budgam, July 31: As solid and liquid waste continues to enter into Doodh Ganga river around Chadoora town in Budgam, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has sought a report from Municipal Committee Chadoora (MC Chadoora) in this direction. Sources say that SHRC might prosecute the municipality for failing to perform its duty especially to implement solid waste management rules 2016 Taking cognizance of a complaint SHRC issued notice to MC Chadoora seeking a detailed report on dumping of solid and liquid waste in the river. The complainant has alleged that Government is doing nothing to stop illegal entry of liquid waste in the Doodh Ganga whose water is supplie...   READ MORE   Governor launches Musical Fountain at SKICC 8/1/2019 12:11:55 AM Early Times Report srinagar, July 31: Governor Satya Pal Malik launched Light & Sound show with Laser Water Fountain in Dal Lake next to SKICC, Srinagar, this evening. On this occasion, a 45 minute display of the show was witnessed by Governor and other dignitaries. Dedicating this Musical Fountain to the public, Governor observed that this state of art musical fountain will certainly add another attraction to the tourist map of the Kashmir Valley. Regretting that the project was completed s...   READ MORE   Physical education teachers not transferred for 25 years in Sunderbani 8/1/2019 12:11:27 AM AB Sharma Early Times Report rajouri, July 31: The physical education teachers posted at the government schools in Sunderbani here haven't been transferred from their place of posting for the last over two decades bringing apparent stagnation in the system. The official sources said that at least five physical education teachers posted in the schools here haven't been transferred for the last 25 years. Officials said it was against the policy of the government which emphasizes that the teachers should be given opportunities so that each of them is able to explore more experience. Meanwhile the officials have sought personal intervention of Governor's Advisor Farooq Khan into the ma...   READ MORE   ED questions Farooq in money laundering case I have done no wrong, says Farooq Abdullah 8/1/2019 12:11:19 AM Early Times Report Srinagar, July 31: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah asserted he had "done no wrong" and was open to scrutiny after being questioned by the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday in a money laundering case related to alleged financial irregularities in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association. Abdullah, a former chief minister, appeared before the central agency at its Chandigarh office and his statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. "I have done no wrong. I am open to investigation," Abdullah told after his questioning by the ED. The ED had filed the money laundering case after taking cognisance of a CBI FIR and charge sheet. T...   READ MORE   Brazen misuse of central agencies: Mehbooba 8/1/2019 12:11:09 AM Early Times Report Srinagar, July 31: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah received support from an unexpected quarter on Wednesday, with his arch rival, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, questioning his interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate. "JK cricket scam is an old case that's been under investigation for quite sometime," Mufti posted on Twitter. "ED questioning Farooq sahab at a time when J&K mainstream parties are collectively standing up to protect its unique identity raises suspicions & questions." The Peoples Democratic Party president alleged that central agencies were being used to harass and intimidate those who dissent or do not fall in line, adding that it had beco...   READ MORE   Farooq to meet PM Modi today 8/1/2019 12:11:01 AM Agencies NEW DELHI, July 31: MP and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to discuss what the Centre intends to do with Article 35 A and Article 370 of the Constitution. "I am meeting the prime minister tomorrow at 12.40 pm, along with two other MPs of the NC,'' Farooq told. "Let's pray everything turns out good. We need prayers of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.'' Farooq had sought a meeting with Modi after panic gripped Kashmir over rumours that the BJP government plans to scrap Article 35 A that bars outsiders from settling in Jammu and Kashmir, after August 15. A slew of government orders asking security forces to stock foo...   READ MORE   Dug out lanes, dilapidated drains irk Bagh-e-Bahu residents Dug out lanes, dilapidated drains irk Bagh-e-Bahu residents 7/31/2019 11:27:26 PM Early Times Report Jammu, July 31: Lashing out at Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) and Congress leaders for overlooking their area after winning elections, the residents of Bagh-e-Bahu termed these leaders as great opportunists saying they didn't turn up even once to take stock of the problems of the residents. The entire area has been grappling with insanitation due to blocked and dilapidated drains and dug out lanes. The residents of the Bagh-e-Bahu informed Munish Gupta, Editor Early Tim...   READ MORE   Ignored' Gujjar Basti seeks Government attention 7/31/2019 11:27:04 PM Early Times Report Jammu, July 31: The apparently ignored residents of the Gujjar Basti sought government's attention for proper roads and drainage. Due to rains, filth and dung of the animal has made life difficult in the area. The community is settled since 1999 following face off between two countries, due to Kargil war. "We are originally from Treva village of Arnia sector, and settled here for 30 years now", they said, adding that unfortunately, the local administration has not adopted u...   READ MORE   BJP, Congress cheated us over development, residents of Guru Nanak Nagar tell Munish Mass campaign reaches Guru Nanak Nagar Sec. 1 & 3 7/31/2019 11:26:50 PM Early Times Report Jammu, July 31: Accusing former MLAs of BJP and Congress, the residents of Guru Nanak Nagar said that both the MLAs have cheated us by making "hollow slogan"of development before election but after getting elected they failed to deliver what they promised with us. Editor Early Times, Munish Gupta who would be contesting upcoming assembly election from the Gandhi Nagar constituency as an independent candidate today conducted extensively mass campaign Guru Nanak Nagar's secto...   READ MORE   Udhampur's Jaganoo road in dilapidated condition 7/31/2019 10:30:33 PM Ashwani Sharma Early Times Report Udhampur, July 31: An important road link between Jaganoo-Jonu-Tanal which joins other villages is in dilapidated condition owing to apathy of authorities concerned who are doing nothing other than shifting the blame, said Mohinder a local. Potholes and water logging at various places has been causing inconvenience to the people. In absence of drains rain water comes out on the road which creates problems. Locals informed that the road is posing a threa...   READ MORE   Militant hideout busted in Kupwara forests Skirmish on borders, fear psychosis among general masses 7/31/2019 10:30:21 PM S Tahir-ul Haq Early Times Report BARAMULLA, July 31: Security forces busted a militant hideout in a forest area of Lolab in this Kupwara district today and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, while as fear has gripped the local masses that are living close to the borders in north Kashmir. A top police official told early times that, acting on a specific information, SOG Sogam and 28RR Army launched a joint search operation in a forest area in Lolab and busted a militant hideout. ...   READ MORE   Parray divorces Congress after 44 yrs, joins PC 7/31/2019 10:30:04 PM S Tahir-ul Haq Early Times Report SRINAGAR, July 31: Senior Congress leader from north Kashmir has finally quit the All India National Congress (AINC) after remaining with it for at least 44 years and today joined the Peoples Conference. Former MLC Mohammad Muzaffar Parry has shot his resignation letter to UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, regretting that he was not given appointment to meet her and Rahul Gandhi by a whom he did not name. Parray while talking to early times said that, my workers were always ignored, they have sacrificed everything for the sake of party. But no attention was paid to them, even though they put every effort to strengthen it at grass root level, but enough is ...   READ MORE   33 posts created for strengthening State Judicial Academy 21 posts created to strengthen J&K High Court 7/31/2019 10:28:50 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, July 31: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the creation of 21 posts of various categories in the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir for the Administration, Management and the Recruitment Cell. The posts include three posts of Registrar, three posts of Section Officer, three posts of Senior Scale Stenographer, three posts of Senior Assistant, three posts of Junior Assistant, three posts of Driver and three posts of Orderly with one each for the Administration, Management and the Recruitment Cell. SAC also accorded sanction to the creation of 33 posts of different categories in...   READ MORE   DGGI searches Wave Mall, Safa Valley apartments Tax evasion estimated to be in crores 7/31/2019 10:26:06 PM Early Times Report Jammu, July 31: Officers from Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Jammu and Kashmir regional unit and Chandigarh zonal unit, conducted search and seizure operations at M/S GS MALL (Wave Mall) and Safa Valley, BATHINDI on July 29-30. Reports said the search operation was conducted in connection with intelligence developed by the DGGI Jammu regarding various violations of GST law done by these two business entities. The DGGI is a premier intelligence agency of Ministry of Finance, government of India which is mandated to gather intelligence and investigate in cases of GST evasion all across India. During the search operations, many irregularities were found...   READ MORE   Ram Madhav targets Mehbooba Mufti for spreading panic among locals in J&K 7/31/2019 10:25:55 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, July 31: Reacting sharply to calls warnings issued by Mehbooba Mufti against the deployment of additional troops in Jammu and Kashmir, and for her scathing views on Article 35A, Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Ram Madhav said on Wednesday that the PDP chief is trying to remain relevant in politics by trying to create panic among locals in the state. Mehbooba has been extremely critical of Centre's decision to deploy additional troops in J&K, done to enhance the security situation here. She, however, has said that all parties in the state must unite against this move. "Local political leaders are creating an environment of fear here (J&K) for ...   READ MORE   J&K Reservation (2nd Amendment) Bill 2019 gets nod from Centre 7/31/2019 10:25:51 PM Agencies New Delhi, July 31: The Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (2nd Amendment) Bill, 2019 has managed to get a nod from the Centre. Also it cleared the way for the extension of the 10 per cent reservation for poor in government offices and educational institutes in the state, which will be in addition to the existing reservations in the state. The 10 per cent quota is over and above the existing 50 per cent reservation cap to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes and considers those having their annual income less than Rs 8 lakh as economically weaker. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on January 8 and 9 respectively, following which it ...   READ MORE   Lawyers of Jammu, civil society deserve appreciation for standing with special status: Shah Faesal 7/31/2019 10:25:46 PM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, July 31: Bureaucrat-turned-politcian Shah Faesal said that people should understand that the special status is not only for the valley but for other regions as well. "People of the entire state should understand that the special status is also for Ladakh and Jammu divisions of the state not only for the Valley. I want to thank former bar presidents of Jammu who came out in support of the special status," Faesal said. PUF also launched a signature campaign to defend the special status of the state. JKPM president Dr. Shah Faesal thanked people of Jammu in general and members of Jammu BAR association in particular for showing their concerns over Article 35-A and...   READ MORE

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