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| Awaiting Development: Ministers visit Patnitop-Sanasar, make ritualistic announcements | | | | G S Asgotra
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 24: Touring hilly areas during summers is a routine matter but for cabinet ministers, these visits often turned into 'official visits' by giving it a touch through press-statement from information departments, when the ministers often announce 'ritualistic statements' over development of particular tourist destination.
Not to talk of the past just in recent past the major tourist destination of Jammu region i.e. Patnitop-Sanasar area was on the itinerary of two sitting ministers of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) who not only made routine visits to the area but these visits were presented in such a way that these ministers have special interest in dev... | |
| | | | 2-yrs on, children of "lesser God" suffer without power | | | | Akshay Azad
ET Report
Jammu, Aug 24: The inefficiency of Power Development Department could be well gauged from the fact that it has failed to get power supply restored in a village, after lapse of nearly two years, since it was snapped due to damaged transformer.
Moreover, the PDD officials and a legislator, who according to the villagers, were informed several times about the issue, are trying to pass the buck.
Surprisingly, the villagers have been without power supply for the last two years but hefty power bills have been sent to them by the department.
Sharif Din Khan of village Dehri Ralyote, tehsil Manjakote of district Rajouri informed that during the September 2014 floods, the... | |
| | | | Ghar ka bhedi Lanka dahay! | | BJP MLA gives opposition issue of 'corruption' on a platter.... | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 24: In what can be seen as ruling BJP is giving issues to opposition on a platter, party MLA Ravinder Raina today called a press conference, all to disclose what he termed as a 'big scandal' in R&B Rajouri. Even as the MLA leveled serious allegations against a senior officer of the department, he raised an issue of corruption under the government of which his party is the ally and pointed fingers at R&B , the MoS of which is BJP MLA Sunil Sharma.
Sources said quarters that matter in the party are not happy the way MLA came out with the revelations in public on his own by calling a press conference and presenting the documents in support of the allegations.... | |
| | | | Retd DIG's 6 PSOs taken back | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 24: Virtually showing him his place, PHQ has reduced the security cover of a retired DIG by taking back six of his PSOs.
He had retained the army of PSOs even after his retirement last year, police sources said and added that he was now allotted only one PSO.
PHQ reduced his security cover and allotted him one PSO as per its order No 2422. Though a copy of this order had been sent to him by post, he was apprised of the PHQ order telephonically also.
Earlier also, he was asked to return his PSOs, but he paid no need to the verbal orders of senior police officers, forcing PHQ to issue an order in this regard.
The PSOs, who had been retained by him, includi... | |
| | | | JK BJP gen secretary superior to CS in terms of protocol | | Committed bureaucracy? | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 24: Nation today witnessed an extraordinary event at Srinagar Airport. The occasion was the landing of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at the airport. As expected many "bigwigs" were present there to receive him. They were standing in Q. JK Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was not there. Obviously number two in the government Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh was among those who received the visiting Home Minister of India. Chief Secretary to the J&K Government BR Sharma was also there and it was expected.
What happened at the airport? The Home Minister shook hands with those who received him and short talks, which is something customary. Very interestingly, ... | |
| | | | Seeks inclusion of Pakistan in Kashmir talks to appease his bosses | | Mirwaiz scores brownie points over Geelani, Malik | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 24: In a yet another attempt to appease their masters sitting across the Line of Control (LoC) the Hurriyat dove Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday said that Pakistan should be included in any talks process which is held vis-a-vis Kashmir.
Mirwaiz today termed the unrest in the Kashmir a "political problem" which requires a "political solution". He demanded that all stakeholders, including Pakistan, should be included in any proposed talks over the Kashmir issue. "It's always separatists, Pakistan or traitors who are blamed (for problems in the valley) and never the Indian establishment," he said.
An analyst while talking to Early Times said, "The Mirwaiz wa... | |
| | | | Govt to reduce security cover of separatists | | | | Early Times Report
srinagar, Aug 24: Even as the Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh on Wednesday arrived in restive Kashmir on a 2-day visit, the state government is contemplating reduction of security cover allotted to the separatist leaders.
Sources told Early Times that for over a week the government plans to "reduce" the security provided to the Hurriyat conference leaders particularly of the Chairman of Hurriyat (M) Mirwaiz Umar, and his party colleagues.
Officials said while as Mirwaiz who heads the Hurriyat Conference (M) is being provided a Z-security cover, other senior separatist leaders equally avail a high security blanket.
Sources said in a bid to counter the agitation pro... | |
| | | | Kashmir unrest no 'freedom struggle' | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 24: Kashmir unrest is not the struggle for freedom as interpreted by a section of opinion makers in the State and country but it is a conspiracy of the vested elements in active politics fearing a probe by the Union government agencies huge properties and wealth amassed by them after looting State exchequer over the years after independence.
According to some progressive analysts on Kashmir this is not for the first time in Kashmir that large scale mob violence took place but it may be recalled that in January 1991 when Jagmohan took over the Governor of the State and the then NC-Congress coalition government resigned from office in protest against his ... | |
| | | | Separatists instigate people to confront Army | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 24: The separatists in an act of desperation and on the directions of their handlers from Pakistan have decided to scale up the protest to a point of direct confrontation with the army. The sources said it's a desperate attempt to bring in army in direct confrontation with the sole objective of discrediting it as direct confrontation could result in fatal casualities.
The new calendar issued by the separatists have asked the people to proceed towards Badami Bagh, which houses the 15 corps headquarters . The separatist have asked the protestors that the objective is tell the army to vacate the Jammu and Kashmir.
"Badami Bagh is a very sensistive area. A... | |
| | | | BJP lawmakers indifferent to Ahata Amar Singh demolition | | Vikramaditya to take up issue with Div Com | | | Akshay Azad
Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 24: The lawmakers of Bhartiya Janta Party, which has been representing the Jammu East constituency for the last many years and are champions of Jammu cause were found showing cold response to the proposal of bulldozing Ahata Amar Singh heritage building but Dogra scion has termed the proposed move, most unfortunate and asserted to take up matter with Division Commission, once again.
Scion of Dogra ruler, who is also Member of Legislative Council (MLC) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vikramaditya Singh said, "My intent is very clear, the proposed move is most unfortunate. Residential quarters can be constructed at any place but these sites are i... | |
| | | | Muslims enjoy more freedom in India | | News Analysis | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 24: J&K CM and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti was here in Jammu on Tuesday to review progress of ongoing projects in Jammu. She used the opportunity to highlight the nature of Indian state and such Muslim countries as Pakistan, Syria, Turkey and Afghanistan to tell her co-religionists in the state in general and Kashmir Valley in particular that there was no country in the Muslim world where the Muslims enjoy the level of freedom like their co-religionists in India.
The CM told her co-religionists to appreciate the Indian political system and help restore peace in the Valley, which had been under curfew since July 8. She did undertake a good exercise when she... | |
| | | | 45 days of Curfew exposes JKLAWDA | | Preventive measures prove hoax | | | Peerzada Ummer
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 24: The dal lake stinks and the colour of its water has turned rusty, making every passer-by aggrieved about the plight of this world famous water body that has now turned into a cesspool.
The 46 days of continuous curfew in Kashmir since July 8, this year has unmasked the questionable functioning of J&K Lakes & Waterways Development Authority (JKLAWDA). The authority has so far spent no less than thousands of crores of rupees on its protection and restoration of its pristine glory- that now has become a thing of the past.
At present, the lake qualifies in all respects to be called a cesspool with marsh, polluted water and land mass do... | |
| | | | New posting places of Govt officers not updated | | GAD website carries outdated Info | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 24: Official website of the state government, maintained by the General Administration Department (GAD), is catering outdated information related to the posting of senior government officers.
According to the "telephone directory" section of the General Administration Department, Baseer Ahmad Khan is still secretary cooperative department. However, the officer was transferred as the Divisional commissioner Kashmir in the month of July.
Vinod Koul who was also transferred in the month of July as chairman, J&K special Tribunal, is still shown as Commissioner Secretary Animal/ Sheep Husbandry and Science technology department.
Mohmmad A... | |
| | | | Probe ordered into illegal allotment of construction works in Rajouri | | Locals unimpressed, seek Vigilance probe | | | ET Follow UP
AB Sharma
Early Times Report
Rajouri, Aug 24: Prompted by the recent Early Times report that Public Works Department was allotting construction works without requisite tendering to influential contractors, the PWD minister has ordered a time-bound inquiry.
The PWD Minister AR Veeri said he has asked the Chief Engineer PWD Jammu to initiate an inquiry into the matter and submit a report within a week.
Meanwhile the works which had been allotted without tendering in the Sunderbani sub division have been stopped. Officials said the concerned Executive Engineer asked the contractors to stop the works forthwith.
The PWD Minister has particularly sought report into illeg... | |
| | | | Ignoring Jammu, Ladakh would be disastrous | | Kashmir unrest | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 24: Kashmir is again in sharp focus. The turmoil in Kashmir has captured the centre stage. All those who matter in the Indian political class and bulk of the so-called track-II operatives, opinion makers and human rights activities have become more than active. They are all talking about Kashmir, Kashmiri alienation and Kashmiri aspirations.
Some are demanding pre-1953 position for Kashmir; some are asking New Delhi to rewind the clock back to 1947; some are describing Kashmir problem as a unique problem and pitching for its unique solution; some are telling New Delhi that the Kashmiri youth do not want jobs, economic packages and similar other things; they... | |
| | | | Centre sponsored schemes under scanner in JK | | Vigilance committee to monitor | | | Saqib Junaid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 24: As various centrally sponsored schemes are under scanner in the state over poor utilization and misappropriation of funds, a high level committee has been framed to supervise the implementation of programmes of minister of rural development department. In J&K, most of the centrally sponsored schemes have been hit due to non-utilization of funds by the various departments. Now the government has framed a state level vigilance and monitoring committee headed by minister of rural development, while Member Parliaments Ghulam Nabi Azad, Jugal Kishore, Muzaffar Hussain Beigh, Tariq Hamid Karra, Thumpstan Chewing, besides some MLAs and MLCs a... | |
| | | | Jugal avoids Tara Chand supporters, hardens stand against Mir | | | | Jammu, Aug 24: As former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand bends for not getting him isolated by the dissidents, MLC Jugal Kishore takes the opportunity to further harden his stand against incumbent PCC president G A Mir. Notwithstanding the offer by Tara Chand for accepting Jugal Kishore as leader of the dissident group, the latter is avoiding any contact with the former by putting his cards close to chest and thus keeps everybody guessing on his next move. Since Jugal is considered to be most confidential man of Ghulam Nabi Azad in Jammu and Kashmir, his actions are believed to have the blessings of the latter, who is mentor of majority of the dissidents. According to the sources in Congre... | |
| | | | Violence won't resolve issues, it only inflicts pain: Mehbooba | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 24: Strongly advocating dialogue to address the political issues, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said violence has not changed anything in Kashmir but only brought miseries and bloodshed to the state.
"Violence has changed nothing on political spectrum of Jammu and Kashmir, but brought mayhem, miseries, economic disaster, academic breakdown and social disorder to the State," the Chief Minister said while handing over appointment orders under SRO-43 to the next of kin of such government employees who have died in harness.
Maintaining that the majority of stakeholders in Jammu and Kashmir want resolution of the issues through peaceful politic... | |
| | | | Death toll in Kashmir violence reaches 69 as Pulwama teenager gets killed in forces action | | 17 police, CRPF personnel injured in grenade attack near Degree College, Pulwama | | |
Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 24: The death toll in the continuing Kashmir violence reached 69 today as a teenager was killed in the firing of forces in a village in South Kashmir's Pulwama district. Dozens of persons were injured in clashes at some other places in the valley.
At the same time 17 police and CRPF personnel sustained injuries when militants lobbed a grenade towards them near Degree College, Pulwama. The incident occurred when the protests were going on in the area.
Reports said that at least eight persons' sustained injuries after forces opened fire on a group of protesters at Pinglena in Pulwama district in the morning. Clashes broke out in the... | |
| | | | Rajnath Singh in Kashmir, holds talks with Political Leaders | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 24: As part of Centre's outreach, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today visited Kashmir for the second time in a month and held talks with political leaders during which he was told the Centre should initiate a dialogue with all stakeholders to find a lasting solution to problems faced by Jammu and Kashmir.
The visit of Singh, who before leaving for Srinagar, said he will hold talks with all stakeholders and that those who believe in 'Kashmiriyat, Insaniyat and Jamhooriyat' are welcome, came on a day when fresh clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in Pulwama district in which one youth was killed. The death toll in the unrest in Kashmir ... | |
| | | | Dearth of mattresses in SDH Mandi, puts patients to suffer | | | 
Sarfraz Chak
Early Times Report
Mandi, Aug 24: Be it corruption or be the callous approach of concerned authorities, the patients are suffering due to acuste shortage of mattresses for the hospital beds thus forcing patients and their attendants to make arrangements of a comfortable bed at their own.
Locals alleged that Sub District Hospital (SDH) Mandi already has earned infamy for lack of facilities for poor patients and now the hospital is offering beds to ailing patients even to pa... | |
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