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| DIV Com Ladakh chairs Civil military liaison | | | 
Early Times Report
Leh, Sept 18: Div Com, Ladakh Saugat Biswas chaired a meeting to review issues pertaining to the Army (14 Corps) in districts Kargil and Leh today. DC, Leh Sachin Kumar, Brig Rakesh Manocha, Col Rahul Oberoi, Col Savit Sharma, Defence Estate Officer Irfan Hafiz, ADC to Div Com Tashi Dolma, Additional SP Suresh Kumar Chib, Tehsilder Leh, ARTO, Leh attended the meeting. DC Kargil, Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, SP Kargil and other concern officers also participated in the meeti | |
| | | | Kranti Social & Education Foundation Trust organized a medical awareness camp | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: Sukriti Dubey, Chairperson, Kranti Social & Education Foundation Trust organized a medical awareness camp on the topic "Fit & Healthy India at New Jyoti Academy, Halqa Marh. The camp was attended by huge gathering consisting of Sarpanches, Panches and the people of Halqa Marh including adult children. Speaking on the occasion, Sukriti Dubey, Chairperson informed the general public that she has started this movement for all the people particularly residi | |
| | | | PDD employee to hold 72 hours strike against unbundling JKPDD | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 19: The Power Employees Coordination Committee members have decided to go for 72 hours strike from September 24 with regards to the government decision of unbundling the department. The employee's coordination committee has opposed the decision. Scores of employees ET talked to said that there were dire consequences if the decision was not taken back. One of the employees said that the tender for unbundling have been issued and the government is heading towards the privatization and unbundling without taking the stakeholders on board. He added, while the government was yet to take to redress the pending issue of the employees.
The employees have appe | |
| | | | Khajuria, Sethi distribute ration among inmates of Deaf & Dumb Ashram | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: As part of ongoing 'Sewa Saptah' initiative, senior BJP leader and MLC Ashok Khajuria and Party's General Secretary, Yudhvir Sethi on Wednesday distributed ration and eatable items among the inmates of Deaf and Dumb Ashram, Shaheedi Chowk, Jammu.
The National leadership of BJP has decided that it will celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday as 'Seva Saptah' starting September 14 to 20. Several social initiatives will be undertaken by the party | |
| | | | One day awareness programme organized | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: A one day awareness-cum-demonstration programme was held at Institute of Management Public Administration & Rural Development Sidhra Jammu (IMPA &RD).
The programme was organized by Civil Defence Jammu under the supervision of Dy. SP Shashi Thakur, Dy. Controller Civil Defence Jammu.
In the awareness camp participants were made aware about the knowledge of First Aid, CPR, Chocking, Fire fighting, Flood Rescue and other Emergency rescue methods of Rescue alongwith demonstration by the Civil Defence Instructors.
Shashi Thakur, Dy.SP, Deputy Controller Civil Defence Jammu, Paramjeet Kumar, Chief Warden delivered lectures on the topics of Disaster M | |
| | | | Commissioner FDA reviews functioning of department | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 18: Commissioner Food and Drugs Administration, Vinod Sharma today reviewed functioning of both the wings of the department viz, Food and Drug.
With regard to expiry of License/Registration of Food Business Operators (FBOs), it was decided that FBOs will deposit the fee into the Account of the department and will complete the other formalities on the restoration of internet. No late fee shall be charged for the period.
The status of pending court cases w | |
| | | | BJP gen secy (org) B L Santosh arrives in Jammu on maiden visit | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: Newly appointed BJP general secretary (organisation) B L Santosh arrived in Jammu on Wednesday on his maiden visit to the state after assuming the charge in July and reviewed the organisational affairs of the party's state unit. Santosh held a meeting with senior party leaders at the BJP headquarters here, in which organizational elections were discussed, sources said.
BJP state president Ravinder Raina, senior leaders Nirmal Singh, Ashok Khajuria, mayor C | |
| | | | 111 kilograms of polythene seized | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: In a joint raid conducted by various departments a total of 111 kilograms of polythene was seized while a fine of Rs. 2800 was imposed on the defaulters in Hiranagar area.
Tehsildar Sohan Lal warned for action if shopkeepers would not stop using the polythene carry bags.
Range officer Ashok Raina, Inspector Pyt Sumit Kumar, SI JP Singh sect Pyt Lukhinder Singh Ashwani and Vicky Khajuria were also present during the drive. | |
| | | | People stage protest against PDD | | |  Early Times Report
Vijaypur, Sept 18: The People of Village Barota Camp sector Ramgarh today staged strong protest demonstration against District Administration Samba and Power Development regarding shifting of electric transfer. Hundrads of the people of Barota camp today assembled at Barota camp area of Sector Ramgarh in District Samba under the leadership of Sarpanch Prem Pal Palla, they raised slogans and shouting against District administration Samba and Power Development Department, th | |
| | | | Ex Legislator starts UEED works in Ward 35 | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: Former legislator Sat Sharma (CA) today started construction works of deep drains near Bread factory, Paloura, Ward 35.
He was accompanied by a large number of people including Corporators of Ward 35 and 38 Yash Pal Sharma (Mantoo) & Surinder Sharma, District President BJP Ayodhya Gupta, State Secretary and Incharge Jammu West Praduman Singh, UEED (Urban Environmental Engineering Department) officials, local residents and political activists of the area. | |
| | | | Abrogation of 370,35A great decision of centre: Sharma | | |  Early Times Report
Samba, Sept 18: While speaking on a function district headquarter Samba after distributing fruits to poor people, Sewa Saptah and 69th birthday of Prime Minister of India Narindera Modi, Articles 370 & 35 A was the biggest constitutional fraud in the constitution of India without formal discussion in the constituent assembly at the behest of Sheikh Abdullah who perceived in himself ruler of future Muslim state, and ignoring the aspiration of the people of Jammu and Ladak | |
| | | | Rs 9.47 lakh compensation provided under SDRF | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, Sept 18: District Administration Rajouri has provided Rs 9.47 Lakh as compensation for damages to property due to natural calamities like flash floods, landslides, etc during the year 2019-20.
District Development Commissioner Mohammad Aijaz Asad sanctioned the funds in favour of 10 cases of damages to houses, cattle sheds and other structures in the year 2019-20.
The DDC said that reaching out to the families affected by natural calamities is first priority of district administration. He said field functionaries have been directed to submit the loss assessment soon after reports of damages due to natural calamity is received. | |
| | | | Congress expresses concern over privatization of PDD, penalties under MV Act | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: Expressing solidarity with the agitating employees and workers of PDD, JKPCC has asked the government to share its detailed plan to privatize and unbundle the power department in the state with the general public especially the employees of the department who are important stake holders. JKPCC Media Chief Ravinder Sharma has questioned the move of the government to privatize and unbundle the department in such a manner devoid any transparency as would lead to multiple hardships to the people and existing the employees as well as the daily wagers, need based workers besides closing doors for future government jobs. He said that government should have s | |
| | | | JSSJ student outperforms in U-17 badminton championship | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: A student of Jammu Sanksriti School Jammu brought laurels to the school after winning 2nd position in U-17 badminton championship held at RM Public School Jammu.
Sudhanshu Rajwal of class 9th won 2nd position in the competition.
While congratulating Ravinder Singh (Coach) & the winner; Master Sudhanshu, Rohini Aima, Principal cum Vice-chairperson of the school asserted it is difficult to maintain the legacy of victory. Success always became evident not w | |
| | | | New India Assurance launches drive to insure uninsured vehicles | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: To support the ongoing drive launched by the State Traffic law enforcing authorities in light of recently amended Motor Vehicle Act, Jammu Divisional Office of leading Public Sector Undertaking, the New India Assurance Company Limited, today launched special drive for extending insurance cover to all type of vehicles which are plying on the roads but are not insured.
Dr Daleep Pandita, Senior Divisional Manager stated that it is at the initiative of Company's Deputy General Manager, Raj Kumari from Regional Office, Chandigarh, who directed all the offices across Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, U T Chandigarh and Jammu & Kashmir, to create massive public awa | |
| | | | Power shut down | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: As per Executive Engineer elect. M&RE Division-II Gandhi Nagar Jammu, to carry out development works, the power supply to Gulmurg Colony will remain affected on September 19, 21, 23, 24, 25 and 26 from 8.30 am to 1.30 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Gulmurg Colony will remain affected on September 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, and 26 from 3 pm to 6 pm. Likewise, the power supply to Doogiyana will remain affected on September 27 from 8.30 am to 1.30 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Doogiyana will remain affected on September 28 from 3 pm to 6 pm. | |
| | | | Awareness programme on SWD organized | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: An awareness and practical demonstration regarding Solid Waste Management (SWD) was organized by Pacca Talab Sarwal road by Jammu Municipal Corporation.
According to press release, a team of JMC delivered lecture about the solid waste management and appealed people not to use polythene carry bags.
"Please use jute/cloth carry bags and plant a tree for its surroundings. They told people that how to prepare compost from organic waste of the homes. People carefully listened and determined to take up such fruitful case in homes as well as surrounding people were shown container of blue and green colour to collect organic and inorganic waste of their home | |
| | | | Mahajan demands up gradation of District Hospital Jagti | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: Er Ramesh Chander Mahajan State Secretary of BJP Health & Medical Cell J&K today demanded the upgradation of District Hospital Jagti Nagrota Jammu.
While interacting with Sameer Mattoo Director Health Service, Directorate of Health Service , Mahajan apprised the genuine problem of masses who are reeling under pathetic condition from several years and The 40 bedded Govt Hospital at Jagti Nagrota Jammu was recently declared by State administrative as State District Hospital Jagti and to make the hospital a registered for viable quality of health service centre for extended the benefits of large population of 50000 peoples which includes of large numb | |
| | | | Residents of Channi Himmat facing problem of poor service of BSNL Broadband | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: The residents of Channi Himmat have been facing inconvenience due to poor service of BSNL Broadband in the area.
They alleged that they have been getting disturbance in their landline connections during call. "We lodged complaint with the concerned department for its redressal but nothing has happened. The main problem is being faced due to faulty cables laid down in the area which is giving low performance of broadband," they said further adding that moreover from time to time they have conveyed the issue to the SDO Channi Himmat under whose jurisdiction my connection falls. But surprisingly the issue has not been resolved till date. The apathy of t | |
| | | | Police register kidnapping case | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: Police registered a kidnapping case of a minor girl who was kidnapped Tuesday's afternoon. According to police sources, a written complaint lodged by mother of the kidnapped girl on Wednesday in which she stated that her daughter was Kidnapped by Shakti Kumar resident of Satwari with his associates from the Pooni Chak, Raipur Jaggir Marh on Tuesday. Acting on the complaint, Police registered a case FIR no 341/2019 under section 363/109 RPC at Police Station Domana and investigation has started.
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| | | | Pak is responsible for plight of Kashmiri Pandits in Kashmir: KPC | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC ) through a letter invited attention of United Nations Human Rights commission( UNHRC) National Human Right Commission ( NHRC )and other world bodies towards microscopic ethnic minority of Kashmiri Pandits community which is in an utter shambles at this time and has been facing miserable situation for the last 30 years. Our ethos, culture and heritage is sought to be completely destroyed by the terrorists, materially and morally sponsored and supported by Pakistan. This KP community is reduced to minuscule minority from 15% in 1947 to 01% at present by cultural aggression time to time and now this small community | |
| | | | ABVP celebrates 126th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's Chicago speech | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: On the occasion of 126th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's speech in Chicago (America) during World religious conference on 11 September 1893, the activists of Akhil Bhartiya Parishad (ABVP) Jammu Grameen organised a program at Radhe Krishna temple, Mishriwala.
Speaking on the occasion, ABVP Jammu Grameen District Convenor Sunil Choudhary briefed some of the points of historical Chicago Speech of Swami Vivekananda. Also the unit of ABVP Mishriwala Zone also announced by Sunil Choudhary. | |
| | | | JU celebrates world ozone day | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: Department of Environmental Sciences University of Jammu in collaboration with State Forest Research Institute celebrated 'World ozone day' in the seminar hall of Environmental Sciences.
Prof. Raj Kumar Rampal, Head of Environmental Sciences, University of Jammu in his welcome address highlighted the historical background of the World Ozone Day. Dr. Rajeshwar Jasrotia Former CCF, Chief Guest and Resource Person, gave a detailed present scenario of various healing effects after three decades of Montreal Protocol and various other treaties to reduce the use of ODS (Ozone Depleting Substances.
During celebration Quiz, Poster and Debate competition was | |
| | | | GDC Kathua starts campaign on Swachhta Hi Sewa | | | | Kathua, Sept 18: NSS units of GDC Kathua in continuation to keep the campaign on Swacchta Hi Sewa and Poshan Maah today NSS volunteers visited at NSS adopted village Phalote, Block Barnoti Kathua. Under these campaigns, volunteers organised various activities in the village. Volunteer and Programme Officers delivered lecture to students of Govt. High School Phalote, Kathua on the topic Nutrition, Obesity, Promotion of diet and impact of fast food and package food items and say no to polythene and plastic waste management. Volunteers also conducted door to door campaign on Swachhta Hi Sewa and and Poshan Maah in the village. In the end of the day, volunteers organized big rally on Swacchta H | |
| | | | Rajouri PG College forms Alumni Association | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, Sept 18: Government P.G College Rajouri has formed an Alumni Association to involve the glinting super achievers of variegated fields to play a constructive role in the society.
In this regard, a meeting, chaired by College Principal Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Raina who himself is the alumni of the first batch of the college, was convened by Alumni Committee headed by Dr. Mohammad Saleem Wani Convenor, along with Prof. Asif Ajaz Lone and Dr. Gulshan Rashid.
The prominent alumni unanimously nominated as office bearers of the association included Dr. Ashfaq Zarri Registrar BGSB University, as chairman, Rajiv Khajuria Ex-member SCOC and founder Emeritus NDF as Dy. | |
| | | | Shamsher Singh visits Khour block, urges to avoid single use of plastic | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: Continuing efforts to reach out to the common masses under the aegis of Sewa Saptah to celebrate and dedicate the birthday of PM Modi for the people Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha Shamsher Singh Manhas today visited Nariana area of Khour Block, Akhnoor wherein a Programme was convened at High School Naraina based on theme "avoiding single use of Plastic products and water Conservation" At the very beginning locals of the area welcomed the MP Manhas in a | |
| | | | Disaster Management awareness camp held | | |  Early Times Report
RAMBAN, Sept 18: One day Disaster Management Camp was organized by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Ramban component at Government Middle School, Thopal in Batote. The programme was organised under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) SDRF Mohd Ayoub Zargar while the resources persons including ASI Bhim Singh, SGCts Karanveer Singh, Ishaq Ahmed and Mashqoor Ahmed. During the camp the students, school staff, Sarpanch, Naib Sarpanch and Panches | |
| | | | MAM, SPMR colleges become chess champions | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: The final matches of Chess men and women tournament, GLAZE were organized by the Department of Students Welfare at Government MAM College.
According to press release, Prof. Poonam Dhawan, Dean Academic Affairs, Cluster University of Jammu was the Chief Guest.
In men section, the match was played between GGM Science College and Govt. MAM College. Govt MAM College wins the match by 3.5-0.5 and in women section SPMR College of Commerce beat GGM Science Coll | |
| | | | JW, LCC register wins in JSK Range Friendship Cricket Cup | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: Jammu Warriors Club & Lakshmi Cricket Club registered their wins against their opponents in the ongoing JSK Range Friendship Cricket Cup for the Youths of Jammu, Samba and Kathua which is being organized by Range Police Headquarters Jammu under the Civic Action Program of J&K Police at Parade ground Jammu. The slogan of the event is "Khelo Khel - Bhuloo Nasha". The JSK Range Friendship Cricket Cup for the Youths of Jammu, Samba and Kathua is being organize | |
| | | | Seminar on Gandhian philosophy held | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: A seminar on Gandhian philosophy was organized in the premises of Government Higher Secondary School Channi Prat, Tehsil Sunderbani, Rajouri.
According to press release, the theme of seminar was Non-violence, Truth and promotion of communal harmony.
Staff members Hr. Sec. School, Channi Prat, staff members of surrounding schools along with 400 youth boys and girls participated in the seminar. A total of 15 students spoke on the subject.
Lekh Raj Rain | |
| | | | Light Vocal Solo competition held on 4th day | | 'RangTrang-Display Your Talent-2019' | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: On the fourth day of 'RangTrang-Display Your Talent-2019' organized by the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu, the event of Light Vocal Solo was conducted at Brig. Rajinder Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu. Prof. Jasbir Singh Dean Students Welfare, Prof. Yash Pal Sharma Chairman Campus Cultural Committee, Prof. Anupama Vohra, Co-Chairperson Campus Cultural Committee, Dr. B.K. Bajaj Associate Dean (SW), Dr. Garima Gupta Assistant Dean ( | |
| | | | DPS Nagbani holds workshop on assessment system | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: An interactive workshop on the assessment system was conducted in Delhi Public School Nagbani, Jammu - (West) today.
The resource person RK Verma, Principal of the school elaborated through power point presentations the key aspects of assessment system followed by sharing of classroom situations and interactive discussions.
The staff was motivated to integrate effective and planned assessment techniques in the classroom. The significance of assessment | |
| | | | Symposium on "Ozone Layer Depletion & Climate Change" organized | | |  Early Times Report
Kathua, Sept 18: RAVI Eco Club in collaboration with Department of Environmental Sciences, Government Degree College, Kathua organized a symposium on " Ozone Layer Depletion and Climate Change" in the smart classroom of the college. The objective of the event was to sensitize the students about the present state of degrading environment and measures to combat the serious consequences of climate change. Eleven students participated in the event and expressed their views on | |
| | | | SK Sharma's book on Hindustani stage play "Parwaaz" released | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sep 18: A book release function of Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, Jammu Satish Kumar Sharma, on Hindustani stage play "Parwaaz" was released today in simple but impressive function which held here at Amar Singh Club Jammu.
Binay Kumar Jha, Chief Commissioner of Income tax Ludhiana and Amritsar was the Chief Guest on the occasion who inaugurated the book while KM Bali Pr Commissioner of Income Tax J&K was the Guest of Honor. | |
| | | | IGP Visits Kishtwar, Doda to review security scenario | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: With the objective of reviewing the local security and law and order situation in the two mountainous districts of Kishtwar and Doda, IPS IGP Jammu Zone, Mukesh Singh made a two-day visit.
IGP Jammu was accompanied by Bhim Sen Tuti - IPS DIG DKR Range, Mumtaz-SSP Doda, Harmeet Singh - JKPS, SSP Kishtwar, and other Gazetted Officers. As part of his visit, IGP Jammu went around Kishtwar City to check on ground deployment and urged the officers to maintain st | |
| | | | Army takes down Pak intruder | | | |
Agencies
New Delhi, Sept 18: An infiltration bid by Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC) was foiled by the Indian soldiers on the intervening night of September 12 and 13, when they also killed an intruder suspected to be a BAT commando, defence sources said.
The Army on Wednesday released a video of the incident, captured using a hand-held thermal imager.
Security agencies suspect the intruders could have been Border Action Team (BAT) Special Services Group commandoes of Pakistan. The incident took place near the Hajipir sector of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Earlier this month, the Army had killed two soldiers near the Hajipir sector. The dead bodies were retrieved by Pakis | |
| | | | IECS students excel in debate competition | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: An inter polytechnic debate competition on the topic "Role of Engineers in Nation Building".
The programme was organized by Govt Polytechnic Jammu, as part of Engineers day celebrations. Students from Govt Polytechnic Jammu, Govt Polytechnic Reasi, Govt Polytechnic Kathua, Govt Polytechnic Samba,Nits POLYTECHNIC and IECS Polytechnic participated in the said Debate competition.
Khushboo Shalli-5th semester student won second runner-up trophy whereas T | |
| | | | Div Com reviews availability, supply of construction material in Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Verma today chaired a meeting of Deputy Commissioners to review the availability and supply of construction material in the districts of Jammu division.
The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer, PMGSY, Chief Engineer, I&FC, Director Rural Development, Joint Director, Geology and Mining department besides senior functionaries of PWD, JKPCC,GREF and other concerned. The Deputy Commissioners of Kathua, Samba, Udhampur, Reasi al | |
| | | | DPS Jammu wins Inter-District Fencing Championship | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: Students of Delhi Public School, Jammu brought laurels to the school and their parents by winning 1st position in U-14 & U-17 category in Inter-District Fencing Championship for Girls organized by District Youth Services and Sports held at Guru Harkishan Public School, Jammu from 7-8 September, 2019. The results were Mahima Sharma (VIII-D) - 3rd position in U-14 category, Sanwari Sharma (VII-G) - 1st position in U-14 category, Raaghi Verma (IX-G) - 1st posi | |
| | | | CVC chairs meeting of District Vigilance Officers | | Calls for quality disposal of complaints | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: A meeting of District Vigilance Officers (DVOs) of Jammu Division was chaired by P.L Gupta, Chief Vigilance Commissioner, J&K, today here at State Vigilance Commission.
Gazzanfer Hussain, Vigilance Commissioner, Anand Jain, Director Anti-Corruption Bureau, Pardeep Kumar, Secretary, State Vigilance Commission and District Vigilance Officers (Addl Dy. Commissioners) of Jammu Division participated in the meeting.
At the outset, the Chief Vigilance Commissione | |
| | | | Centre's power push in J&K, RK Singh inagurates 15 projects | | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 18: In a major power push for Jammu and Kashmir, Union Power Minister RK Singh on Wednesday inaugurated 15 projects and launched work on 20 others Speaking at the occasion, RK Singh said that the government was working towards ensuring 24X7 electricity in Jammu and Srinagar soon.
"We have two goals for the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. First is to provide power supply will be better this winter. I will visit this December again to ensure that. The second goal | |
| | | | Ganai chairs 81st meeting of Provident Fund Organisation | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 18: Advisor to Governor, Khursheed Ahmad Ganai chaired the 81st meeting of Board of Trustees of J&K Employees Provident Fund Organization here today.
The meeting was also attended by Financial Commissioner Finance, AK Mehta, Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce, Navin Chaudhary Commissioner Secretary Labour & Employment, Surab Bhaghat, Provident Fund Commissioner, Bashir Ahmad Khan, Managing Director J&K Industries Limited, Javid Iqbal, President Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh J&K Jammu and President J&K People Democratic Trade Union Jammu.
Ganai, who is also the chairman of the Board, appreciated the organisation for completing digitization of 5.38 Lakh | |
| | | | Kansal inspects pace of work on upcoming Govt quarters at Jammu | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: Principal Secretary Planning Rohit Kansal today visited Government quarters Ahata Amar Singh, Sarwal Housing Colony and Muthi to take stock of ongoing construction work of government quarters besides repair and renovation works. He also visited 3 BHK flats at Muthi and inspected the ongoing works, which are nearing completion.
He was accompanied by Deputy Director Estates Department Illyas Khan, XEN Estates Vidoh Sharma, and other senior officers of concerne | |
| | | | Ganai chairs 81st meeting of Provident Fund Organisation | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 18: Advisor to Governor, Khursheed Ahmad Ganai chaired the 81st meeting of Board of Trustees of J&K Employees Provident Fund Organization here today.
The meeting was also attended by Financial Commissioner Finance, AK Mehta, Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce, Navin Chaudhary Commissioner Secretary Labour & Employment, Surab Bhaghat, Provident Fund Commissioner, Bashir Ahmad Khan, Managing Director J&K Industries Limited, Javid Iqbal, President Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh J&K Jammu and President J&K People Democratic Trade Union Jammu.
Ganai, who is also the chairman of the Board, appreciated the organisation for completing digitization of 5.38 Lakh | |
| | | | PIL highlighting deficiency of sports facilities in J&K | | DB directs UOI to file affidavit | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 18: In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) highlighting deficiency of sports facilities in the State, A Division Bench of State High Court Comprising Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Rashid Ali Dar observed that status report has been filed on behalf of respondent No 1, Union of India through Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports dated 16th September 2019. A perusal thereof would show that the respondent No 1 has largely denied the responsibilities for facilitating development of sports in the State.
DB further observed that in para 2 III a reference is made to a special Package for J&K approved and announced as on 7th November 2015.In para 2 III b ii. (p | |
| | | | Nine mortar shells found along LoC, defused | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18 : Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday defused nine mortar shells fired by the Pakistan army from across the Line of Control (LoC), officials said.
Pakistani troops have been targeting civilian hamlets and forward posts along the LoC in Poonch and Rajouri districts with small arms and mortar shelling, they said.
Nine mortar shells of 120 mm and 81 mm have been safely defused in the Balakote, Sandote and Basoni forward areas in the Mendhar sector, the officials said.
Some of these shells were found in village areas of the sector, they said. | |
| | | | Delay in bunkers construction annoys residents in J&K's bordering districts | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18: The delayed project of bunkers construction along the International Border and the Line of Control in five districts of Jammu region has annoyed the border residents as they alleged that due to regular ceasefire violations by the Pakistan, they are living under the shade of fear psychosis and their lives under threat.
The Government of India had announced 10,000 bunkers in Jammu region two years back and the project was supposed to be completed by April 2019 but it got delayed and only 3,000 to 3,500 bunkers are ready in all the five bordering districts of the region.
"Two years are on but the bunkers project is yet to be completed," sources said.
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| | | | Police remand of 3 JeM terrorists extended by 5 days | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 18 : The remand of the three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists, who were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir''s Kathua district last Thursday, were extended by five more days on Wednesday, a senior police official said.
"The police remand of the three JeM terrorists has been extended by five more days," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kathua, Sridhar Patel said.
The terrorists were produced in a Kathua court, which extended their police custody, the officer said.
The police continued to interrogate the three to get more details, he added. The police had earlier secured a seven-day custody of the three JeM terrorists.
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| | | | Advisor Skandan to hear public grievances at Jammu on Sept 20 | | | |
SRINAGAR, Sept 18: Advisor to Governor K. Skandan will convene public hearings at Convention Center, Canal Road Jammu on September 20 (Friday) from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The public deputations and individuals, who want to bring their grievances and demands into the notice of the government, can meet the Advisor at the said venue. | |
| | | | Rs 16.5 crore released for completing major drinking water, drainage projects | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 18: The government has released around 16.5 crore rupees to complete major drainage and drinking water network projects in Srinagar.
This was informed here in a meeting with concerned departments held under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary.
The amount released under the Special Area Development Programme or SADP 2019-20 includes 13.5 crore rupees released to SMC Drainage and 3 crore rupees released to PHE Department.
The projects cover various areas across Srinagar and benefit a large population put together. Most of these projects either revamp the old existing infrastructure or fill infrastructural gaps i | |
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