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| Cong offers olive branch to NC | | Not interested in pulling down Govt: Soz | | | Cong always created impediments in Govt functioning: NC
Fazal Khan
SRINAGAR, Aug 20: Congress today offered an olive branch to its coalition partner National Conference by saying that party is not interested in pulling down the Government.
Talking to Early Times the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee chief Prof Saif-ud-Din Soz said, "I am not interested in pulling down the Government but democratic and political institutions have to function for the Government to run."
He said, "Coordination Committee and Cabinet have to meet for the smooth functioning of the Government."
Interestingly, Prof Soz's statement came two days after he had announced that if the Chief Minister f... | |
| | | | Locals stall PDA's selective demolition drive, employee injured | | Locals demand action against Taj's relative | | | Saahil Suhail
ANANTNAG, Aug 20: An employee of Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA) sustained injuries after locals of Batkoot resorted to violence during a demolition drive against structures constructed illegally.
Officials at PDA informed Early Times that one employee identified as Bashir Ahmad Bala was attacked and injured by the mob when the demolition squad tried to demolish the illegal structure constructed by Manzoor Ahmad Koka.
Injured employee was shifted to Pahalgam hospital where from he was shifted to Anantnag district Hospital in a critical condition, they said.
"Condition of the employee is stable now," a doctor at District Hospital Anantnag told Early Times, adding he... | |
| | | | Permission for Kousar Nag yatra sought again; Omar in dock | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 20: The Central Government has directed Omar Abdullah Government to grant security and immediate permission to the group of the 20 Kashmiri Pandits desirous of undertaking Kousar Nag yatra.
The All Party Migrants Coordination Committee (APMCC) has again sought permission to undertake yatra. The yatra has been contentious issue in the past after some separatists evoked frivolous grounds to protests against forcing authorities to cancel it.
However, even though the yatra was stopped, but after it, pictures were circulated in the social media, where some people sitting in front of the lake, had hoisted a flag with the religious sermons.
It has been thus made ... | |
| | | | A Hindu can also become J&K CM: Sham | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 20: Senior Congress leader and PHE Minister Sham Lal Sharma today said a Hindu can also become Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
Since Independence, not a single Chief Minister of J&K has come from the minority community in this only Muslim majority state, he said in a function held in his home constituency Akhnoor to mark the 70th birth anniversary of late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was known for his IT reforms in the country.
Sharma is seen as a the only credible and loud voice of Jammu plains, who takes on Valley-based political parties whenever there is the question of disparity or discrimination with Jammu.
He has argued with Chief Minister Om... | |
| | | | Remote Sensing HoD Jasrotia has guided only 2 PhD, 1 M Phil scholar in his career | | | | Avinash Azad
JAMMU, Aug 20: It may sound strange but it is true that Prof Avtar Singh Jasrotia, associate professor in Department of Geology, University of Jammu, has guided only two PhD and 1 M Phil scholar in his career so far. Notwithstanding of his dismal performance on this front, he continues to hold the post of HoD, Remote Sensing since May 2012.
In an RTI reply, under number PIO/JU/14/11133-35 dated May 6, 2014, the JU authorities admitted that Prof Jasrotia had guided only three scholars so far. "As per the available record, two students namely Rajesh Kumar and Ajay Kumar have been awarded PhD Degrees under the supervision of Prof A S Jasrotia till date", the RTI reply read, addi... | |
| | | | Nearly 52 employees getting salary from College Local Fund | | Massive misuse of students' Local Fund at Kathua GDC | | | Akshay Azad
JAMMU, Aug 20: A massive misuse of Local Fund collected annually from students by Government degree colleges across the state has been going on unabated but the higher authorities have turned a Nelson's eye towards the violation.
In gross misuse of students' local fund and in violation of the rulebook, the Kathua Government Degree College administration has engaged nearly 52 Local Fund employees, majority of whom are engaged by college administration on instructions of public representatives, some bureaucrats or relatives of college employees.
According to the guidelines issued vide Circular Number HE/GEN/70/2002, dated 16/4/2003, for operation of Local Fund of Colleges, issu... | |
| | | | BJP workers prefer photos with Irani to poll strategy | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 20: During the visit of Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani to Jammu the BJP workers were keen on clicking pictures with her than discussing poll strategy.
Ironically, Irani arrived here to address 'karyakarta sammelan' had to spare extra time from her busy schedule to pose for photographs with the over enthusiastic party workers and supporters than discussing the election strategy seriously.
Inside reports also claimed that unhappy with the poll preparedness Irani is learnt to have pulled the party functionaries as they failed to respond to her queries.
A look at the Facebook pages of BJP workers and upcoming leaders clearly indicate a pattern that Smriti I... | |
| | | | NC-Congress face off continues over refugees' issue | | 'NC silent over convening Cabinet meet' | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 20: A major face off has again emerged between the coalition partners with the issue of Pak refugees turning out to be a major reason for the rift.
According to the reports, the ruling National Conference s showing much reluctance in convening the Cabinet meet as the Congress stressed for the same in the past. Sources said that the NC leadership has unanimously decided not to allow its coalition partner to 'hijack' the issue of Pak refugees and hence has agreed to remain tight lipped over the next meeting of the State Cabinet.
On the other hand, senior Congress leader while pleading anonymity told that it will not comprise over the issue of resettlem... | |
| | | | Who do really Geelani, Mirwaiz, Malik and Shah represent? | | Talks with Pak HC Basit | | | Neha
JAMMU, Aug 20: Who do really Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Omar Farooq, Yasin Malik and Shabir Ahmad Shah represent? Do they represent the people of Jammu province? Certainly not: The people of Jammu province hate them, despite their perverted ideology and say day in and day out that they linked their destiny with India in October 1947 for better for worse and that their commitment to India has further deepened. Do they represent the people of Ladakh, including the Buddhists and Shiite Muslims? Certainly not: The people of the cold-desert Ladakh, like the people of Jammu province, hate them and their ideology and see in New Delhi their saviour. Similarly, do really Syed Ali Shah Geel... | |
| | | | Only one meeting of Contract Labour Advisory Board held in 44 yrs | | Omar Govt least bothered about labour class welfare | | | Arun Singh
JAMMU, Aug 20: The indifferent attitude of the State Government towards the labour class working in various industries can be well gauged from the fact that only one meeting of Contract Labour Advisory Board has been held in 44 years since the enactment of the Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition Act 1970.
Sources told Early Times that the Contract Labour Advisory Board, which is entrusted with the responsibility to look after the overall functioning of the Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition Act 1970, had to give its recommendations for the welfare of the contract labour and action against employer if found violating Act.
"It is very unfortunate that only one meeting... | |
| | | | Let RSS avoid compounding Modi's problems | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 20: Are fears over the latest controversy triggered by the RSS chief, Mohan Bhagwat, genuine or fake? Well the controversy raised by Bhagwat by saying that Hindustan is a Hindu nation can be interpreted by people belonging to various faiths and religions differently. The RSS chief has said that India is a Hindu nation and Hindutva is its identity. "Hindustan is a Hindu nation … Hindutva is the identity of our nation and it (Hinduism) can incorporate others (religions) in itself."
Earlier, he had stated that the cultural identity of all Indians is Hindutva and the present inhabitants of the country are descendants of this great culture. If inhabitants of Eng... | |
| | | | Incomplete sewage project: Jewel residents, commuters eating dust | | Unplanned road digging leads to traffic jams, air pollution | |  Bijay Charak
Jammu, Aug 20: Unplanned road digging, mainly because of lack of coordination between various government agencies, in the city is causing traffic jams, air pollution as the residents of Jewal and adjoining areas are eating dust for the last three months.
Jewel shopkeeper Mahasawer Sharma said that a few days back District Development Commissioner, Ajeet Kumar Sahu along with Secretary, Urban Development and urban local bodies, Satesh Nehru had assured them, to complete the ongo... | |
| | | | Administration fails to check smoking in public, use of polythene | | | | Shakeel A Khan
SRINAGAR, Aug 20: Despite legislations, government has failed to evolve an effective mechanism to curb the menace of smoking in public, leaving women and non smokers to face gross inconvenience and smokers to blow toxic smokes in the air.
It is a common experience these days that most of the thoughtless people smoke at the public places and the authorities are watching all this like a mute spectator. This menace has gripped the whole valley and the Srinagar city is no exception to the menace. It is surprising to see that the Srinagar, the capital city is witness to the blatant violation of the rules.
"We are surprised to see many smokers puffing at public places withou... | |
| | | | NSS Unit GDC Kishtwar observes Sadbhavna Diwas | | | |
Kishtwar, Aug 20: The NSS Unit of Government Degree College (GDC) Kishtwar celebrated Sadbhavna Divas with a pledge of outstanding contribution towards promotion of communal harmony and National Integration. The programme was presided over by Dr. KK Sharma where, in Dr. AshiqHussain graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Earlier the NSS Program Coordinator Prof. S.K. Sen in his welcome address said that the day is celebrated on the eve of Birth Anniversary of Late Prime Minister of India, Sh. Rajiv Gandhi with an aim to promote National Integration and communal Harmony among masses. On the occasion a symposium on the topic Communal Harmony-A basic need for the sustenance of one's Religion ... | |
| | | | Super Division football league begins tomorrow | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 20: The Super Division league of District Football Association (DFA) Srinagar shall start from August 22 at Polo Ground, here.
Similarly, the Division-A matches of the Super League shall take place from August 25 at the same venue. In one such matches, scheduled for August 24, J&K SRTC shall take on Food and Supplies XI.
Pertinent to mention here that the Division-B League was already in progress with 54 clubs of the district taking part in the competition, a handout issued here today informed.
Prof Yusuf Memorial T20 Cup next month
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 20: Organised by Islamia College of Science and Commerce, the 9th Prof. Mohammad Y... | |
| | | | Last session of current LA promises to be fiery | | 39 MLAs submitt 345 questions to Assembly Secretariat; 11 chose to ask nothing Mustansir | | |
Srinagar, Aug 20: The last session of the 11th J&K Assembly commencing from August 25 is likely to be a stormy affair with the Opposition all set to corner the NC-led government on a host of issues.
The opposition parties are gearing themselves to mat Omar government over host of issues. Both PDP and BJP are all set to corner the coalition government over issues of corruption and miss-governance.
"We will raise issues related to west Pakistani refugees, PoK refugees and border dwellers apart from empowerment of the Panchayats in the state," said BJP leader Ashok Khajuria.
Meanwhile the Assembly Secretariat has received 345 questions from 39 MLAs. Those who have not asked any quest... | |
| | | | 142 newly created CD blocks still non-functional | | | | Bashir Assad
Srinagar, Aug 20: Although the state government appointed 35 junior scale Kashmir Administrative Services (KAS) probationers as Block Development Officers (BDOs) in the newly created CD blocks, there are still 142 blocks without BDOs.
Out of a total 177 CD blocks created by the state government in February this year, it has appointed just 35 KAS probationers as BDOs while as 142 blocks are still headless and non-functional.
Earlier the government had announced to make the 659 newly created administrative units including the 177 CD blocks in the State functional by the third week of this month which expired today.
Sources in the civil secretariat told Early times that chie... | |
| | | | Mercy killing to V K Singh controversy? | | Privilege Committee to discuss issue after Autumn session | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 20: The Privilege Committee of the LC has put the issue of Army Chief General VK Singh (retired) in connection with the TSD funding remarks on hold and has decided to look into it after the autumn session of the Legislative Assembly scheduled to commence from August 25.
Privilege committee chairman Mohammad Rafiq Shah said that the meeting of Privilege Committee was held in the recent past and that the next meet over the issue of V.K. Singh shall be held after the assembly session is over.
He stated further that the file earlier was sent to the chairman of the house committee so that final call over the issue could be taken and that the chairman while u... | |
| | | | Lost cheque or bribery? | | Police arrest top lady official | | |
Srinagar, Aug 20: Police on Wednesday arrested a top woman government official of Sheep and Animal Husbandry department on the charges of encashing a cheque worth Rs five lakhs.
Sources told Early Times a local businessman, Sajad Ahmad Bhat from Rajbagh, had filed a complaint before police wherein he had mentioned that he has lost a cheque of Rs 5 lakh in Shaheedgunj area. Police in the investigation later found a female Tehseen Mufti, Director Finance Sheep and Animal Husbandry Department Kashmir, involved in the case ."Tehseen Mufti had withdrawn the cheque through her personal account at JK Bank Hari Singh High Street Srinagar on August 6 this month", they said.
However, a top pol... | |
| | | | As police sleeps, Malkhah becomes den of anti-social, immoral activities | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 20: Expressing resentment against the government for failing to maintain the sanctity of the historic Muslim cemetery of Kashmir, residents living around Malkhah in old city complained that a group of people were using the graveyard for gambling, boozing and black magic practicing (kalajadoo).
A group of locals while sharing details with Early Times said the graveyard has now turned out to be a safe haven for drunkards, gamblers and black magicians who irrespective of all moral and religious values were carrying out their activities without any fear or intimidation.
The locals claimed that the historic cemetery is being used for boozing and gambling whi... | |
| | | | GVK, L&T stop work on 850 Rattle HEP | | Retrenched employees confiscate project machinery | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 20: Jodhamal School felicitated its International and National level winners in a function held here at school premises. Rajesh Kumar (IPS) Inspector General of Police, Jammu was the Chief Guest. Function began with the IAYP International Award for Young People (Duke of Edinburgh Award). Six students namely Subhagya Pargal, Devansh Suri, Kritika Chopra, Manika Sharma, SayaliVerma and SimranKaurRainu were the proud achievers of God Award after successfully completing their third level.
12 students were awarded silver medals and 7 of the young students were given Bronze. The winner of the Silver Medal are MohdShaheryar Mir, Reejuta Mahaja, Arpita Salgotra, ... | |
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