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Why now decry Govt for "withdrawal" of security? They themselves faced similar accusations while they were in power 8/20/2015 12:29:38 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 19: While painting a dim picture of BJP-PDP alliance, Opposition Congress has denounced the Government for "withdrawing the security cover of some party leaders and other mainstream opposition leaders by design, even in the face of threats" notwithstanding the fact that similar accusations were off and on made against it inside and outside the legislature by then opposition parties when it was in power. It should not raise hue and cry if it is now being paid in the same coin. The issue has become the talking point in the state Congress, which has been plagued by internal bickering for the past over a decade, but it has brought the rivals within the party on a common platform. They, however, lack the vigour to make a political issue out of it, knowing somewhere in their hearts that they faced the similar allegations from the opposition parties while they were in power. JKNPP has also joined the chorus against the Government for the withdrawal of security cover of some of its leaders. While all these politicians are out of power now after their crushin...   READ MORE

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JKCL: Official involved in Rs 100 cr scam promoted as GM 8/20/2015 12:29:26 AM Muhammad Mukaram Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 19: A tainted official has been promoted on a plum post in J&K Cements Limited (JKCL) despite an objection raised by a top bureaucrat. Ex-Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer of JKCL, Qaiser Ahmed Wani, was promoted as General Manager (GM) of the Corporation last year. Wani was elevated notwithstanding an order from Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce (No. IND/JKCL/12/2010, dated 22/7/2014) that he should not be given any responsibility. Wani was allegedly involved in a Rs 100 crore scam in the JKCL last year. An official document with Early Times describes Wani as "careless" as he had released the payment without fo...   READ MORE   PM Modi's Bihar package evokes sharp reaction J&K not an election-bound State 8/20/2015 12:29:18 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 19: BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are desperate to win the coming Assembly elections in Bihar. They do not want the people to replicate Delhi in Bihar. In the last Delhi Assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had decimated the BJP by capturing 67 out of 70 seats. The BJP had to remain content with a paltry three seats. Earlier, the tally of the BJP was 32 and it was the single largest party in the Assembly. The BJP performed very poorly despite the fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had addressed several election rallies and led the party from the front. The Delhi defeat had left him and the party bosses crest-fallen. They do not want similar...   READ MORE   Professionals, non-professionals swap roles in Legislative Assembly Secretariat Administrative mess at its peak 8/20/2015 12:29:06 AM Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 19: In the Government departments of Jammu & Kashmir it has been observed that professionals are coerced to do menial jobs while as the non-professionals are asked to do jobs which are meant for professionals exclusively. Same situation is existent in the Secretariat of Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly. Parvez Ahmad Mir appointed as Editor is discharging his duties in the Administration section with Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh also working in the same section despite being appointed as a translator. Afaq Ahmad Khan appointed as Senior Reporter is working in the Accounts section while as Tej Paul Singh appointed as Hindi Reporter is working as...   READ MORE   Govt delays release of new vehicles in JK Babus, Mantries demand graft allege dealers 8/20/2015 12:28:54 AM Abdul Majid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 19: With the car dealers accusing the babus and the ministers of demanding graft, the Transport Commissioner Parvaiz Iqbal Khateeb's formal orders asking the dealers not to launch new cars before getting them tested by its officials has evoked severe criticism. The controversial order issued by Transport Commissioner states that each new model of vehicle for introduction/registration into the J&K Transport System shall be submitted to the Transport Commissioner with requisite testing certificate issued by the prescribed agency provided under Rule 126 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 with an appropriate amount of fee. The order also sai...   READ MORE   Lady bureaucrat abuses employee, Com Secy slaps him High Powered Drama inside Civil Secretariat 8/20/2015 12:28:41 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 19: The Civil Secretariat, highest seat of power, witnessed a high voltage drama here on Wednesday involving the Director School Education Jammu and Commissioner Secretary Education. Sources told Early Times that during the rush hours in the corridors of Civil Secretariat, the shoulder touch between an 'ordinary' Secretariat employee and Director Education Jammu Yasha Mudgal led to the Mudgal slipping following which infuriated Mudgal without caring for the people present in the corridor allegedly hurled a volley of choicest invectives upon the 'poor' employee. "It was a shocker to me. A lady bureaucrat showering choicest abuses was an act which I ha...   READ MORE   In 5 yrs, JK spends Rs 18,000 cr on power purchase 8/20/2015 12:28:23 AM Peerzada Ummer Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 19: The J&K Government has spent a whopping amount of Rs 18,000 crore over purchase of electricity from New Delhi in five years even as the State is facing severe power crisis. Details available with Early Times reveal that in 2009-10, Rs 1977.694 crore was spent on electricity purchase. In 2010-11, the amount stood at Rs 2309.770 crore. More than Rs 3000 crore was spent in 2011-12 and Rs 3668.402 crore in the next financial year on power purchase. During the previous financial year, an amount of Rs 3336.473 crore was spent from the State exchequer. An amount of Rs 3667.500 crore has been kept for 2014-2015 to purchase power from outside ...   READ MORE   Transfer agenda shelved due to sharp differences between allies, Ministers 'Coordination Committee has assumed role of Transfer Committee'….? 8/20/2015 12:28:10 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 19: Despite much hype and puff of rumours, no transfers were ordered nor any approved by the PDP-BJP alliance in today's cabinet meeting. The meeting that was held after taking decisions on every single agenda except the transfers in administration and Police Department. This agenda remained untouched for a reason: there is no unanimity but disagreement between the two allies on most of the key postings and the officers they want on them. The disagreement first emerged in the Coordination Committee meeting that was held a day back and persisted today which is why the meeting is being held again on coming Friday. Highly placed sources said the two alliance par...   READ MORE   Cabinet decisions 8/20/2015 12:27:58 AM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 19: The State Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, took many decisions Cabinet anguished over ceasefire violations. The state Cabinet expressed great anguish over the repeated ceasefire violations across the LoC and the International Border in Poonch, R.S. Pura and other sectors. The Cabinet deeply mourned the loss of precious lives in these senseless acts of violence and expressed condolences with the bereaved families. Courts created under 13th FC abolished The Cabinet approved the payment of liabilities on account of the functioning of 36 Special/ Additional Mobile Magistrates' Courts temp...   READ MORE   Yashwant questions PM Modi's Pakistan policy Talks a futile exercise 8/20/2015 12:27:47 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 19: former Union Finance and External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday questioned the decision of the Union Government to hold National Security Advisor-level talks between India and Pakistan and said nothing positive will emerge out of the proposed talks. "We have talked to Pakistan for 70 years, but nothing positive came out of the talks. Nothing would emerge out of the scheduled talks in Delhi between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his Pakistani counterpart Sartaj Aziz. It would be another futile exercise. In principle, I am opposed to the idea of talks with Pakistan. It would be merely wastage of time," he said while talking to a lead...   READ MORE   DC Jammu receives inquiry report, get four detained; PMO apprised Minister's relatives on encroachment spree 8/20/2015 12:27:31 AM Sumit Sharma Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 19: The relatives of a Minister in coalition government are allegedly encroaching state land following which the residents of the Greater Kailash Colony raised hue and cry and even lodged complaint with the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). "The alleged encroachers are so influential that despite violating all norms, they managed JMC's permission. They first encroached the UEED's six marla land adjacent to the nullah and then other state land. Pertinently, as per UEED norms, any construction should be at least six marlas away from the nullah", the residents said. The residents started hue and cry when their approach road was encroached upon and...   READ MORE   After lapse of one year, no word from Academy on their submitted works JKAACL leaves budding writers in lurch 8/20/2015 12:27:09 AM Akshay Azad Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 19: The budding writers of Jammu province are disappointed by the apathetical attitude of the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Languages (JKAACL), for failing to respond to the works these writers had submitted for availing subsidy benefits, one year back. Some budding writers wishing not to be named informed Early Times that in the month of July, 2014, they had submitted their works to JKAACL to avail the benefit of subsidy scheme, which was given for printing purposes. "We have not received any word from the Academy and whenever we enquire about the subsidy, we get same reply, the authorities in Srinagar can say anything", the write...   READ MORE   Settlement of Army men in Kashmir: Another potential waterloo between PDP-BJP? 8/20/2015 12:26:55 AM Abodh Sharma Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 19: The coalition partners in the state government, PDP and BJP could be at the loggerheads again, this time over the proposed establishment of 'Sainik colonies'-the residential clusters for the men of the security forces and the Army who have served in the State. The idea mooted by the BJP MP and former RSS ideologue Tarun Vijay straight way stirred a controversy in Kashmir as separatists vehemently opposed the move, terming it as an attempt to change the demographic character of the valley and also as an attempt by the BJP to dilute the 'disputed' status of J&K. While the statements have continued to pour in from the separatist leaders repre...   READ MORE   Gulmarg Land scam, RDA scam dent SVO's credibility beyond repair Complaint against wife of senior SVO officer still swept under carpet 8/20/2015 12:26:47 AM Sumit Sharma ET Report JAMMU, Aug 19: The credibility of the State Vigilance Organization (SVO) has come under scanner as displaying unprofessionalism and biasness, its sleuths allegedly provided safe passage to the accused. Gulmarg Roshni scam, Rajouri Development Authority scam and the untouched complaint against the professor wife of the senior officer of Vigilance Organization (now retired) are just a few examples. The complaint against Mohd Javed Khan then Chief Executive Officer and other officers in Rajouri Development Authority scam was lodged before the SVO but it observed mum till a PIL was filed. Further, if the vigilance sources are to be believed, the complaint lodge...   READ MORE   Demand for establishment of Machail Mata Board gains momentum Amid heavy rush of pilgrims, Machail Chhari reaches Padder 8/20/2015 12:14:34 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Early Times Report Kishtwar Aug 19:- Amid heavy rush of pilgrims from different parts of the country, annual Machail yatra Chari (Mace) proceeded from Kishtwar for onwards journey to Machail Paddar and the Chhari today reached at Atholi from where it will leave for Massu tomorrow before reaching its final destination, Machail temple on Friday. A pilgrim identified by police sources as 39 year old Joginder Paul son of Sham Lal resident of Reasi died due to acute dehydration while he was on his way to Machail. Even though police officials shifted him to nearby hospital and started his treatment, but he died soon after doctors started his treatment. Shifting of Chhar...   READ MORE   Political workers stall shifting of Anantnag's Maternity hospital 8/20/2015 12:14:23 AM Saahil Suhail Early Times Report Anantnag, Aug 19: Even as the fire and emergency services department has declared the building housing the south Kashmir's sole maternity and child care hospital (MCH) Anantnag as totally unsafe, the government continues to be reluctant in shifting the hospital despite availability of the alternative. Locals allege that few politically influential medicates and shopkeepers have managed to get the shifting stalled for their monetary interests. The maternity hospital is located in congested Sherbag locality of the town causing inconvenience to the patients in reaching the hospital. Most often the expecting mothers needing immediate care get stuck in ...   READ MORE   GMCH's emergency lab defunct for 15 days; patients suffer 8/20/2015 12:07:18 AM Bijay Charak Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 19: The emergency laboratory of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H) Jammu is defunct for the past 15 days, causing inconvenience to the patients and their attendants. The emergency block of GMC&H daily receives hundreds of patients who are referred from district hospitals of Jammu division to here for better treatment. As the laboratory is not working, the people are forced to climb to 5th floor to get the tests done. Hospital insiders alleged there was a nexus between some officials and private labs. "The officials get money from private operators. That is why despite passing of 15 days the technical snag in the lab was not rec...   READ MORE   PDD employees die in harness, families denied compensation 8/20/2015 12:07:12 AM G S Asgotra Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 19: Families of the linemen, need-based workers and daily-rated workers of the Power Development Department (PDD) who have died in harness are moving from pillar to post for compensation. According to SRO number 328-PDD of 2011 dated 24-11-2011, the PDD has to provide an ex-gratia relief of Rs 3 lakh to its workers who get killed and Rs 1 lakh to those who sustain 100 percent disability after receiving electric shocks. Not a single deceased, however, has so far got the benefit of this SRO, according to PDD sources. For example, Mangat Ram, a need-based worker of Division-II and a resident of Hakkal Chatta, had sustained fatal electric shock w...   READ MORE   Despite 'model' tag Jammu Rly Stn sans basic facilities 8/20/2015 12:06:55 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 19: Despite having being given the status of Model Railway Station, the Jammu Railway Station lacks even the provision of basic facilities necessary for the passengers in order to provide them hassle free services. Thousands of commuters who reach or leave Jammu Railway Station on a daily basis are facing a lot of hardships these days due to the non-functioning of the Inquiry Booth set up inside the Ticket Reservation Centre within the station premises for the ...   READ MORE   Mirwaiz led APHC for settling Kashmir issue through dialogue Takes a dig at hardliners 8/20/2015 12:06:18 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Aug 19: Realizing the futility of gun and violence has dealt a serious blow to economy of the State over the years, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has shown its total willingness for a dialogue for restoration of total peace in the trouble torn State of J&K. The Hurriyat Conference Executive Council which met here today under its Chairman, Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq has given an indication in this regard. According to sources a section of the Hurriyat leaders while discussing the situation in the State in general and Kashmir Valley in particular were of the opinion that the people have suffered a lot over last 26 years of turmoil and there should ...   READ MORE   SIC seeks rejoinder within 10 days Bringing missionary schools of Kashmir under RTI ambit 8/20/2015 12:06:03 AM Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 19: The State Information Commission (SIC) has directed the missionary schools of Kashmir to submit rejoinder within 10 days to a RTI petition. The RTI applicant has also been asked to submit a rejoinder so as to prove how these schools are public authorities under J&K RTI Act 2009. During the case hearing before Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) G R Sufi here on Tuesday the CIC heard the counsels of Tyndale Biscoe School Srinagar , Burn Hall School, Presentation Convent, Delhi Public School (DPS) Srinagar etc. In addition to it RTI activist Umar Javaid was also present. Pertinent to mention that an RTI query was filed by Umar Javaid a Right to I...   READ MORE   Mehbooba all set to run show in JK 8/20/2015 12:04:04 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 19: The PDP president, Mehbooba Mufti has started taking control of the party on the insistence of the chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. It's for this reason, she has started touring the Kashmir region and will shortly start the tour of the Jammu region. According to the party sources, Mehbooba Mufti has been asked by the chief minister, who is patron of the PDP, to take control of in all manners, establish equation in every corner of get involved in the de...   READ MORE   “Influential” officer likely to be posted as CCF in Jammu 8/19/2015 11:55:20 PM Mohd Irfan Early Times Reoprt Jammu, Aug 19: A forest officer, who is alleged to be having close relations with the BJP "top brass", is likely to be posted as CCF (Chief Conservator of Forests), Jammu. The forest officer is at present serving in Wildlife. A BJP minister was said to have recommend his name for this coveted post of CCF, Jammu, according to official sources. "This officer is already making rounds of the secretariat for his appointment as CCF, Jammu," sources claimed. Sources said the officer had a wide network of contacts in the civil secretariat and the forest department. He was alleged to be using his good offices for a posting in Jammu as CCF, the sources added. An ...   READ MORE   Chadoora landslide victims slip from Govt mind 8/19/2015 11:53:14 PM Majid Nabi Early Times Report Srinagar, Aug 19: Up in arms against the local MLA for 'discrimination' with Laden Chadoora landslide rehabilitation, the aggrieved Wednesday pressed for proper alternate living arrangements keeping in view the approaching cold season. Talking to Early Times, the sufferers alleged that the government despite full knowledge of their pathetic condition seems totally indifferent. "We are living a nomadic life; sixteen people died while around two dozen residential houses were completely damaged. At least eighteen families are still living under open sky while as the government has done nothing for sufferers," said Mohammad Akbar Wani. He said that t...   READ MORE   Now livestock falls to trans- border shelling, residents aghast 8/19/2015 11:53:06 PM MS Khan Early Times Report Balakote, Aug 19: Dozens of livestock have fallen to continued to border shelling in district Poonch. The residents have strongly flayed the politicians for their apathy. The residents believe that they visit the areas only during election. According to reports, mortar shells and bullets continue to pound in the interior of villages and on Wednesdayfor the fourth consecutive day. The firing started at 1 PMand continued till reports last came in. Nearly 25 schools, health centers, connecting roads to border villages are closed, creating hurdles for villagers. Villagers informed that most of families have been migrated but livestock and some family members...   READ MORE   Panic grips among border people after BSF issues 'alert' 8/19/2015 11:52:05 PM Arun Trisal Early Times Report Kathua, Aug.19: The panic has gripped in border villages situated at International Border (IB) including Bobiya village which is situated very close to Zero line after as BSF issued alert along the forward villages in the wake of continued firing and shelling along Poonch for the last few days followed by firing in R S Pura sector in recent past days. As per local sources, the BSF have taken security measures due to continuing Ceasefire violation in adjoi...   READ MORE

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