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Erstwhile PDP led regime failed to put flood management mechanism in place ‘Can't prevent destruction if 2014 like situation recurs' 9/15/2020 12:40:30 AM EARLY TIMES REPORT Srinagar, Sept 14: Ones who were tasked to prevent Jammu and Kashmir from getting marooned in catastrophic floods like 2014 have finally admitted that no such mechanism has been put in place to prevent the destruction of private and public property if floods occur again. Exposing the ill preparedness of the PDP led dispensation making Jammu and Kashmir flood-proof; the government has admitted that no concrete measures were taken in the past to prevent the deluge. The concerned officials in a recent media interaction said that the second phase of the dredging was not started yet. Asked whether the department is ready to prevent the 2014 like deluge in future, the officials said the department is ready to tackle middle level deluge, but is not yet capable to tackle the 2014 like situation. "We are trying to reach there in stages. At present, the department is not ready to accommodate that level of flood. But, we are gradually moving towards that," he said. "It will take more time to reach the stage where we can accommodate 2014 like flood," reports quoted officia...   READ MORE

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Will B2V programme again prove a flop show? 9/15/2020 12:40:20 AM RAJESH TANDON EARLY TIMES REPORT POONCH, Sep 14: The Jammu and Kashmir government's much hyped Back to Village (B2V) programme will again be rolled out from October 2 with the aim of giving a boost to the developmental issues of the rural areas across the Union Territory but there are apprehensions that like previous such programmes this one will also prove to be a dud and meet the same fate. While two previous attempts of the government did not yield the desired results despite incurring huge amount on organizing these programmes, several panchayat representatives from various blocks of district Poonch apprehend that the forthcoming event will also prove to be a flop show. "It takes lo...   READ MORE   Security heightened across Jammu as Pakistan uses tunnels after drones 9/15/2020 12:40:14 AM EARLY TIMES REPORT Jammu, Sept 14: While Jammu continues to uphold the nationalist sentiment with pride, the frustrated neighboring enemy Pakistan has been trying hard to target the winter capital region through all its sinister designs, prompting the government to further beef up the security apparatus in the entire province. Highly placed sources said a new three-tier security grid was being put in place, in the winter capital in particular, to prevent any apprehended terror action. Sources said the decision was taken after New Delhi called a high level meeting to discuss the matter. Whereas a few months ago, Pakistan used drone to infiltrate arms and ammunition into Jammu, in the lat...   READ MORE   Centre asks states, UTs to ensure Oxygen supply at healthcare facilities amid COVID-19 situation 9/15/2020 12:40:06 AM Agencies New Delhi, Sept 14: Union Health Ministry on Monday (September 14) held a virtual meeting to ensure adequate Oxygen availability in all healthcare facilities in states and its unrestricted movement in view of the rising cases of COVID-19. The states were asked to assess the need and then to press more tankers into action, repurpose similar vehicles for carrying oxygen, take steps to reduce their turnaround time so that patients do not face any lack of oxygen. The states were specifically advised to: 1. Ensure facility wise/hospital wise oxygen inventory management and advance planning for timely replenishment so that there is no stockout. 2. Ensure that no restriction is imp...   READ MORE   Authorities says, 'On our part we are taking all measures, people too must obey all advisories of Govt' Surge in covid-19 cases in Kmr 9/15/2020 12:39:57 AM ISHTIYAQ AHMAD EARLY TIMES REPORT SRINAGAR, Sep 14: Appealing people to follow all the advisories of the government, the Divisional administration Kashmir Monday said that the government was taking all measures to stop the spread of virus. The administration also said that there is no room for any complacency and people need to take every precaution as this is the only way to contain the spread of the virus. People need to understand the gravity of the situation and take precautions. There is no room for any laxity or complacency at this particular hour. People need to follow the guidelines properly that include wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, and washing hands by using sa...   READ MORE   Zero tolerance for corruption, expect unprecedented package in week's time: Manoj Sinha Says no division, discrimination between Jammu & Kashmir regions 9/15/2020 12:39:37 AM Jehangir Rashid EARLY TIMES REPORT SRINAGAR, Sep 14: Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today said that there is zero tolerance for corruption and that corruption can be stopped when manual work is replaced by technology. He said an unprecedented package would be announced for Jammu & Kashmir soon. Addressing a press conference here today, the Lieutenant Governor acknowledged the fact that corruption has spread its tentacles like anything in Jammu & Kashmir. "One way of stoppin...   READ MORE   JK reports 1229 fresh cases of Corona Virus, 17 more people die due to virus Positive cases 55325, active positive 18049, recovered 36381, casualties 895 9/15/2020 12:38:47 AM Jehangir Rashid EARLY TIMES REPORT SRINAGAR, Sep 14: The union territory of Jammu & Kashmir continues to witness surge in Corona Virus cases with 1,229 fresh cases being reported today. At the same time 17 more people died during the past 24 hours. The total number of positive cases is 55,325 and the total number of casualties 895. Jammu district reported 392 fresh COVID-19 cases followed by Srinagar district 119 cases, Doda district 113 cases, Rajouri district 87 cases, Budgam district 78 cases, Poonch district 57 cases, Udhampur district 54 cases, Bandipora district 45 cases, Ganderbal district 43 cases, Pulwama district 40 cases, Samba district 38 cases, Reasi district 29 cases, Kathu...   READ MORE   Unbelievable but true! Office of AEO Sunderbani housed in a shop on main road A B SHARMA 9/15/2020 12:09:22 AM EARLY TIMES REPORT SUNDERBANI, Sep 14: Unbelievable but true! The office of Agriculture Extension Officer (AEO) Sunderbani is housed in a shop located in the main market with the total dimension of the office being around 80 feet. Sources told Early Times that the AEO office is located on the Ashram Road in Sunderbani and the length as well as breadth of the same being 10 feet by 8 feet. The shortage of space at the shop is playing a spoilsport with the overall activities with the farmers being the ultimate sufferers. "Since the space is less the farmers as well as officials of the department find it very difficult to sit and move around as and when some meeting or event is organized. In ...   READ MORE   Munish Gupta asks government to step in & solve problems of residents Karan Bagh Extension residents pained due to least concern shown by people at helm 9/15/2020 12:07:57 AM early times report JAMMU, Sep 14: People living in the Karan Bagh extension are perplexed over the bad condition of roads and lanes in the area. They are also upset with the fact that the garbage is not being lifted from the area thus creating nuisance. The Karan Bagh extension is a part of the Gandhi Nagar constituency and it is presenting a sordid tale of absolute neglect from the people at helm. The successive governments have failed the people of this colony and they are suffering like an...   READ MORE   Solar power plants in JK soon, Govt to speed up land identification process 9/14/2020 11:50:50 PM ISHTIYAQ AHMAD EARLY TIMES REPORT SRINAGAR, Sep 14: The government has decided to speed up the identification of land to explore the solar power sector in view of "huge burden" of the power purchase cost on the state exchequer. The government had directed district development commissioners to identify land for solar power plants but no initiative has been taken so far. However, sources told early times that the LG Manooj Sinha led administration led government will take steps to complete the land identification process to explore the solar power sector. JK has the second highest potential of solar power in India. As per the study conducted by the National Institute of Solar Energy (N...   READ MORE

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