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| GDC Samba organizes Rangoli competition | | | | Early Times Report
samba, Sept 23: NSS unit of Govt. Degree College Samba organized a theme based Rangoli competition. Seven teams participated in the competition. The students showed their creativity and enthusiasm. The competition was judged by Prof. Sandhya Rani, Prof. Seema Bhau and Prof. Pawan Gupta. The winner team comprised of Diksha, Neha, Randeep and Shivangi.
The Principal Dr. G.S. Rakwal appreciated the efforts of all the students and also applauded the efforts and management of NSS unit, GDC Samba. | |
| | | | Adnan Sami to perform on Dal banks in Srinagar | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 23: The Jammu and Kashmir government is holding a concert by award-winning singer Adnan Sami on the banks of Dal lake in Srinagar to "help the tourism sector which has seen a huge slump during past two years", a media report said today.
The concert comes on the heels of another musical performance by a migrant Kashmiri Pandit singer Aabha Hanjura who performed in a show "Saaz-e-Kashmir" at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here, overlooking the Dal Lake. Secretary Tourism Muhammad Hussain Malik said the concert will be held at the same venue on October 7, reported Outlook India. According to the report, the chief secretary is holdi | |
| | | | Teenager's body found floating in river in Reasi | | | | Early Times Report
REASI, Sept 23: A body of a teenage boy was found floating in a river in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.''A body was found floating in the river Anas this evening at Tado near GREFF camp,'' police here said.They said that the deceased was identified as Abdul Rahman (18), son of Mohammad Shareef, resident of Sangri Jij.After conducting post-mortem, the body has been handed over to the legal heirs for last rites as death of the deceased has taken place under suspicious circumstances inquest proceeding under section 174 of CrPC has been initiated. | |
| | | | Medium-intensity earthquake in Kashmir Valley | | | | Srinagar, Sept 23: A moderate intensity earthquake jolted the Kashmir Valley on Saturday, a weather official confirmed. The Met department official said here: "An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale occurred today at 5.44 a.m.
"The intensity of the earthquake was moderate and its coordinates were latitude 35.0 degrees north and longitude 74.4 degrees east. The epicentre of the tremor, according to US Geological Survey, was at a depth of 35 kilometres and 4km SWS of Sumbal. There were no immediate reports of casualties or any damage to property. | |
| | | | Koul to head Migrant Youth Wing PDP | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 23: Ramesh Kaul, chairman Migrant Wing, PDP has nominated R K Koul (Anu Ji) to head the Youth Wing of Migrant Cell PDP J&K.
An order to this effect was issued by Ramesh Kaul here, today. Anu Ji has been asked to maintain a liaison with members of migrant community and party and work for strengthening the party base among displaced youth. | |
| | | | NSS unit of GDC R.S Pura celebrates NSS Day | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: NSS unit of Government Degree College R.S, Pura celebrated NSS Day and organized a rally of NSS volunteers under "Swatchta Hi sewa" on 23.09.2017. The programme was organized by NSS Unit under the guidance of Principal Prof. Kalpana Kesar.
A total of 70 NSS volunteers, of the college participated in this event, NSS volunteers with great enthusiasm participated in the rally by holding placards in their hands and educated the students about importance or cleanliness by cleaning the college and its surrounding areas. NSS volunteers thereafter also celebrated NSS day by presenting a small cultural event in the form of solo songs by Pavneet Kaur, Deepak Kum | |
| | | | Jawahar tunnel to remain open 24x7 for transportation of fruit | | | | Early Times Report
srinagar, Sept 23: Minister for Horticulture, today directed for making Jawahar tunnel operational round the clock during fruit season to ensure smooth, safe and timely transportation of horticulture industry produce to outside the State. The Minister said this while chairing a meeting here today to review measures being undertaken to ensure the hassle-free movement of fruit carrying trucks on Srinagar-Jammu Highway.
Terming farmer heart and trader mind of horticulture industry, the Minister said that the Government has undertaken a holistic programme for ensuring equitable and sustainable development of horticulture sector of the State.
He said that trucks carrying fr | |
| | | | LWWS stages Nukkad play | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: Lalded Women Welfare Society staged 'Mere Bachay Dost'' at Jammu in continuation to Saturday series Nukkad Play. The play is written by Surya Naryan And Directed By Naveen Pal. Sonu like children for friendship, Natu asked why you like friendship with children. Sonu replied children are have clear heart and they have no thought to difference between religion, politics, cast. They like to those who love them, guide them well knowledge. | |
| | | | JMC conducts cleanliness drive | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: In view of Government instructions to celebrate third anniversary of Swachh Bharat Mission with the theme Swachhata Hi Sewa. Jammu Municipal Corporation in collaboration with empanelled NGO launched cleanliness / awareness drive in Govt. High School City Chowk & Govt. Girls High School Toph Sherkhanian.
During the cleanliness drives at Govt. Girl High School Toph Sherkhanian & Govt. High School City Chowk the representatives of NGO stressed the need of Swachhata and aware the students to maintain personal hygienic as well as cleanliness in their school and surroundings. They also apprised the drawbacks of open defecation and appealed the gathering to ava | |
| | | | Leopard found dead in Doda | | | | Early Times Report
doda, Sept 23: A leopard was found dead in village Kashore of Doda district today. According to wild life authorities wild life control room Doda received information that a wild animal has been spotted in the village. Following the information a team of wild life department and police rushed to the spot and found a leopard dead body lying in a nallah near the village. Nails and teeth were found missing from the dead body. It is believed that some unidentified persons have cut and removed teeth and nails of dead leopard. However the cause of death was not known immediately. The dead body was shifted to veterinary hospital Doda for postmortem. Police have registered a cas | |
| | | | GDC Udhampur organizes seminar on "Women issues at work place" | | | | Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Sept 23: "Women Development Cell" of Govt. Degree College Udhampur organized a seminar on the topic"Women issues at work place" Prof. Kusum Gupta , Principal GDC Majalta was the chief guest and Rachna Sharma Distt. Social Welfare Officer, Udhampur was guest of honour of this occasion. The Progr-amme started with a welcome address by Prof. S.S Bhalwal, principal of the college.
All the participants i.e Vishakha, Minakshi, Anshu Dubey, Neha, Vishal Singh and Akhter Hussain Azad highlighted the various issues like gender inequality, unequal wages, sexuall harassment of women at workplace. The Principal Chief guest and the guest of honour also expessed their vie | |
| | | | GDC Kathua organizes interactive session | | | | Early Times Report
kathua, Sept 23: The Department of Commerce and management of the Govt. Degree College, Kathua today organized an interactive session for B.Com and BBA students of the college. M Sadashiv Puri from Sanaatan Group for GSTN Tax Payers Assistance Centre / GSTN Tax Officials Assistance Centre, Delhi-NCR was the resource person on the occasion. M Sadashiv & Associates, Company Secretaries are the driving force behind the Corporate Direction of the Sanaatan Group and is Domain Consultant at several e-Governance Projects of Government of India being managed along with top Global IT Corporates. He informed the students that Team Sanaatan is a coalition of Intellectual Resources | |
| | | | Swami Paul launches SP Smart digital learning systems | | |  Jammu, Sept 23: SP Smart School today organized scholarship and award ceremony for the topper students of 11th and 12th class was held in the school premises at Exchange Raod Jammu in this regard where offline devices were formally released by Swami Paul Ji Maharja by presenting special pen drives to meritorious students to connect with online portal to augment online learning process. Swami Paul ji alongwith the Founder Trustee Prabha Gupta, and Trustees Shivang Staya Gupta, Shilpa Gupta and | |
| | | | Students bring laurels | | |  Early Times Report
Doda, Sept 23: Three girls of Govt higher secondary school Mohalla namely Rabia banoo, Sahiba Banoo and Yogi Parihar brought laurels to the school by winning three gold medals in state level taekwondo championship recently held in Budgam district of Kashmir. All the three girls now have been selected for the nationals. All the staff members congratulated the girls and wish them good luck for the national level competition which is going to held in Kerala next month.
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| | | | Two days workshop on Raspberry Pi organized | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: Yogananda College of Engineering and Technology organized a two-days workshop on Raspberry Pi in association with IIT, Varanasi. The workshop was organized for final year students of Computer Science and IT engineering. It was inaugurated by Dr. Arvind Dewangan, Director, YCET on 22nd of September, 2017 where among others, Dr. Sandeep Malik, Dean, YCET, Heads of all the Departments, Er. B.R. Verma, Chief Coordinator and R.S. Dalpatia, Deputy Registrar present | |
| | | | Life Insurance employees hold convention | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: One day convention on the topic 'Krishi Sankat Aur Kisan Atam Hatya' (Agrarian Crisis and Farmers' Suicide) was organized by LIC Employees under the Banner of Northern Zone Insurance Employees Association, Srinagar Division. The convention was presided by Com. Pawan Gupta, Divisional Secretary Northern Zone Insurance Employees' Association Srinagar Division and Com. Kishore Kumar, State President Jammu and Kashmir Kisan Tehreek affiliated with All India Kisan | |
| | | | GGHSS Gwari holds cleanliness rally under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan | | |  Early Times Report
gandoh, Sept 23: To create awareness in the society to keep area clean, GGHSS Gwari on Saturday organised a cleanliness rally under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
The rally was flagged off by the Principal of GGHSS Gwari, which passed through village Gowari market Sayie and Bana Gowari amid slogans like "Safie Adha Enaam ha" "Safie say wafadari door rahy har bimaar". A rally culminated at Bus Stand Gowari where people were informed about the various kinds of pollutions.
Later GGHS | |
| | | | Seminar on Communal Harmony, National Integration held | | |  Early Times Report
reasi, Sept 23: 43rd seminar on Communal Harmony National Integration held in the premises of Government High School Dadooa, Tehsil Pouni, Distt. Reasi, J&K by the social activist Lekh Raj Raina organizer of Peace & Harmony under the chairmanship of Jatinder Dev Sharma Headmaster of the school with Staff Members of the school along with 200 Youth of the School and others Social activist of surrounding area participated.
Speakers highlighted the need and value of communal ha | |
| | | | KPS Barnoti organizes cleanliness drive | | |  Early Times Report
kathua, Sept 23: Kartar Public School, Barnoti organized a cleanliness drive in which NCC cadets of KPS Barnoti started the drive by educating the masses in the nearby villages of Barnoti , related the impact of cleanliness with the health of a person and how keeping the area clean can lead to reduction of diseases like Diarrhoea, Malaria and stomach infections.
Rally was inaugurated by MLA Kathua Rajeev Jasrotia. In his address he praised the efforts of Principal, Students | |
| | | | Pakistan shells border posts, hamlets; BSF jawans among 7 injured | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: Pakistani troops targeted Indian border outposts and hamlets in Jammu, Samba and Poonch districts in overnight firing and shelling, injuring two BSF jawans and five civilians, officials said today. Continuous violations of the ceasefire by Pakistan along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) have forced hundreds of border residents to flee their homes. Pakistan troops engaged in heavy firing and mortar shelling on villages and border o | |
| | | | Garbage heaps in Udhampur mocks at "Swachta he Sewa" campaign | | |  Arun Jasrotia
Early Times Report
Udhampur, Sept 23:-The Government of India led Shawchta he Sewa" has failed in Udhampur.
Heaps of Garbage in ward number 13 near Govt City school Girls makes a mockery of the campaign. Locals while talking to early times said that from last two days the heaps of garbage lying unattended on the lane are giving foul smell. Living at places around these heaps is difficult. The minusters and bureaucrats who are seen with brooms these days | |
| | | | Unemployed educated youth establishes spice unit | | Gives employment to others | |  Arun Jasrotia
Early Times Report
Udhampur, Sept 23: In Jammu and Kashmir unemployment is a big problem, many educated youth are job less.
While most unemployed strive for government jobs, a youth has led from the front. He has set up his own spuce unit and has created employment opportunities.
Rohit Salaria after passing his BCom looked for a government job but all in vain.
Meanwhile, he heard about the JKEDI scheme and availed the opportunity. Soon he set up his own Indian Sp | |
| | | | PIL for preparedness against earthquakes | | DB grants three weeks' time to file response | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: In a Public Interest Litigation filed by Kirpal Chand seeking direction to State to constitute a committee under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary with members of concerned fields to review the preparedness of the state Government with regard to the earth quake and to carry out all the process, a Division Bench of State High Court Comprising Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice BS Walia granted three weeks' time to file response and made it clear that in case the response is not filed by the respondents, this Court will be constrained to pass appropriate orders against the respondents.
In the PIL it has been submitted that J&K state is vul | |
| | | | Teacher suspended for fraud in MDM scheme | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, Sept 23: "What would be the future of poor students of government schools whose parents can't afford their education in expensive private institutions, when out of three posts of teachers in a primary school two are vacant," asks a parent of Rajouri district.
He was referring to government primary school at Upper Bhatian under Thanamandi education zone where only one teacher is available for about 18 students. Instead of caring for their studies, the lone teacher was found involved in making money out of Mid Day Meal (MDM) scheme for students.
For providing wrong information to the visiting team of Education department, the lone teacher has been placed under | |
| | | | Court denies bail to alleged heroin smuggler | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: Principal Sessions Judge Kathua MA Chowdhary rejected the bail application of one Sunny Malhotra S/O Des Raj R/O Rag Bagh, Tehsil & District Kathua, J&K who was allegedly involved in smuggling of heroine.
He was arrested and a case vide FIR No. 138/2017 was registered at Police Station Rajbagh against him for the commission of offences U/Ss 8/21/22 of NDPS Act. The contraband seized from the possession of the petitioner/ accused was within the intermediate quantity, as per the quantities specified vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Govt. of India, Notification No. SO 1055(E) dated 19.10.2001 at S. No.56, smack (herion) upto 5 grams | |
| | | | NIA summons Kashmir University | | | | scholar Aala Fazili
Srinagar, Sept 23: National Investigation Agency (NIA) has summoned a Kashmir university scholar to its headquarters in New Delhi, said a source on Saturday. He said Aala Fazili who is pursuing Phd in Pharmacy department has been asked to appear at NIA headquarter on September 25. Fazili is a resident of Humhama area of central Kashmir's Budgam district. | |
| | | | Info seeker says BDO reluctant to provide information | | | | MS Nazki
Early Times Report
Poonch, Sept 23: Seeing Block Development officer Mendhar reluctant to provide required information related to Panchayats for the last over 40 days , an information seeker rued the delay on the part of department , sources said here today. Sources said that state president of All J&K Dodhi Banyana Association , Munir Hussain Poswal filed an RTI seeking answers from the concerned Block Development officer Mankote to his 29 questions in line related to Panchayats of block Mankote.
Poswal said he filed an application for seeking information from BDO Mankote regarding the funds received for construction of BPL houses under IAY from 2009 to 2017, BPL list from | |
| | | | CM seeks support of state officials to eradicate corruption | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: Terming corruption "a scourge which eats up the vitals of the society", Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today asked the officials to support her in providing a "responsive and responsible administration" to the people of the state.
She sought the support of officers to ensure providing a clean, prompt and result-oriented governance to people, particularly to those living in far-off and hilly areas of the state.
"Alone, I cannot do anything. Your role is critical in providing an honest and responsive administration to the people," Mufti said wile chairing a meeting of Deputy Commissioners of Jammu region here.
Complimenting the deput | |
| | | | Close shave for students after class ceiling collapses at Boys Hr Sec School Nowshera | | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, Sept 23: The Students of 9th class at Boys Higher Secondary School Nowshera had a narrow escape today when an old and decayed ceiling collapsed during class hours.
It is to mention here the room is being used as a relief camp for the border dwellers and during day time school administration conduct classes in the room due to shortage of class rooms.
School administration said that at about 11 am when the 9th class students were studying, a portion of the old and broken ceiling fell down on the students.
Six students were injured in the incident and were immediately taken to Community Health Centre by the school administration.
Meanwhile, on getting informa | |
| | | | Power shut down | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: To carry out development works M/s IRCON International Ltd under R-APDRP scheme, the power supply to MES, Kalu Chak, Birpur, Data Talab, Madana, Ratnu Chak & Bari Brahmana industrial areas fed from 33 KV Ratnu Chak feeder & BB-II feeder shall remain affected on September 24 from 7 am to 11 am. | |
| | | | Arnia residents live in fear as ceasefire violations continue unabated | | | | Early Times Report
Arnia (Jammu), Sept 23 Night after night, Anita Kumar and her family huddled together under a bed in one corner of a room, surrounded by the deadly sounds of gunfire. After heavy cross-border shelling over several days, the family finally decided to leave their home along the India- Pakistan border on Friday.
"We chose to stay here, despite the intermittent attacks. But on Thursday night, the situation got worse, two shells hit our house, damaged it and killed a buffalo," Kumar said. The once-bustling border settlement of Arnia now resembles a ghost town. Like Kumar and her family, many have fled the town to escape the shelling that has been carrying on for seven days | |
| | | | Contractual employees demand regularization of service | | |  Early Times Report
Rajouri, Sept 23: Provisional President, JKNHM Rohit Seth today held a meeting with District NHM body, Rajouri at Children park Rajouri. In the meeting, he said that the Govt. has assured the union for regularization of their services. In the meeting, future course of action is discussed. He emphasized the district body to strengthen the union and urged the body for maximum participation in future protests and strikes if govt. fail to constitute a policy for regularisation | |
| | | | FANS celebrates HAIFA victory Day | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: To pay homage to over 900 Indian soldiers, who had sacrificed their lives in different battles in 1918 to liberate Palestinian port of HAIFA (now called Israel), the Forum for Awareness of National Security (FANS) organized a function here today in press club Jammu.
Kavinder Gupta, Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly was the Chief Guest and Er. Daya Sagar, senior journalist and social activist was the main speaker in the function. The programme was formally s | |
| | | | VC Medical Supplies Corporation seeks cooperation between line departments | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: Vice-Chairman, Jammu & Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited Manmohan Singh today convened three separate meetings each with Principal, Government Medical College Jammu, Principal Govt Dental College, Jammu and Director Health Services Jammu to resolve various issues with a view to strengthen the working of Jammu & Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited.
During the said meeting, Vice Chairman issued instructions for proper coordination between | |
| | | | Justice only possible if people uproot Kashmir, central parties: Mankotia | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: Intensifying the campaign of separate Jammu state, ex-MLA and NPP president Balwant Singh Mankotia asked people to uproot the Kashmir and central political parties to seek right and justice. He blamed that political parties has only played with the sentiments of Jammu people and now time has come to show the exit door to these self centric political parties.
Intensifying the campaign for separate Jammu state in R.S. Pura constituency, NPP president Balwant Singh Mankotia addressed number of rallies at Miran Sahab, Tinde kallian, Kullian, Banota, R.S.Pura town, Daljeet Chowk, Chohala, Chak Islam, Jandland and Haq-insaaf yatra reached Bhagga Janna on Sat | |
| | | | Section 144 imposed in Doda | | | | Early Times Report
Doda, Sept 23: Keeping in view of the braid cutting incidents in Chinab Valley, the District Magistrate Doda Bhavani Rakwal imposed Article 144 in the town and entry of the outsiders like pheriwalas laborers has been prohibited in the town.
President District Rural Youth Welfare Association Farid Ahmed Naik appreciated the move of District and asserted that many outsiders are residing in the town without any permission from the authority and this makes a case to doubt the outsiders.
He said that there should be complete checking of identities of already residing outsiders to get incidents of braid cutting incidents in control. Farid Ahmed Naik further added that th | |
| | | | JTC, SKF express concern over rehabilitation of KPs | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: A joint meeting of Jagti Tenement Committee (JTC) and Soan Kashmir Front (SKF) J&K was held under the Chairmanship of Shadi Lal Pandita, President JTC/ SKF J&K at Jagti Nagrota today. The meeting was attended by all members and office bearers of both the organisations. During the course of meeting the participants have expressed their grave concern over the failure of State and Central Government in return and rehabilitation of the Kashmiri Pandit Migrant Community in Kashmir valley on the following issues and demands including rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandit community in three sattalite Townships brought up at one particular safe and secure place in | |
| | | | VC visits Jammu units of JKi | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: The vice chairman of J&K Industries Limited, Gulzar Ahmed Dar visited the Jammu units of JKI, wherein he inspected the ongoing expansion works of the Govt Joinery Mills Baribrahamana and was satisfied with the progress of the ongoing works.
He also reviewed the Govt Joinery Mills Jammu and was satisfied with working of Mills viz a viz its production/sales.
While interacting with the employees / workers of Govt. Joinery Mills Baribrahamana, the vice chairman listened patiently to the genuine demands put forth by the union leaders. Which include enhancement of DA streamlining of monthly salary etc and he was kind enough to assure the same shall be looke | |
| | | | 'Officers having charge of multiple districts affects governance' | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23:In many district offices, the absence of officers are creating mess for people as offices remain unattended for many days. There are many offices which has a District officer who has the charge of more than one district. People have demanded that govt must check the issue and act on it. Due to the charge of multiple districts the officers often remain absent from both the offices which affect the working.
The people have demanded action regarding the dual charges of different district officers. The locals said that whenever they visit offices, the clerical staff has only one argument and reply that sir is out of town for a meeting, they said these offic | |
| | | | Balraj Joshi takes over as CMD NHPC | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: Balraj Joshi has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC Limited, India's premier hydropower utility and a Schedule 'A' Enterprise of Government of India on 22nd September 2017. Prior to his appointment as CMD, he held the position of Director (Technical), NHPC. Born on 21st December 1959, Joshi holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Govt. Engineering College, Karad, Maharashtra. He also holds PG qualification in Hydropower Development and Planning from the prestigious Norwegian Technical Institute, Trondheim, Norway under NORAD Scholarship. Sh. Joshi joined NHPC in October 1982 as a Probationary Executive (Engg.) at Salal Project (J&K). | |
| | | | JKCTEA condemns lathicharge on Anganwari workers | | | | Jammu, Sept 23: President J&K Commercial Taxes Employees Association and State Vice President of Employees Joint Action Committee (K) Nazir Ahmed Bhat condemned the use of force on the angnwari workers. As per press release, the Anganwari workers staged protest at press colony and were demanding hike in their wages and are now on hunger strike, and today laid themselves on road near Regal Chowk at Lal Chowk Srinagar to stress upon the Govt. for settlement of their long pending demands. Bhat while condemning the use of force on these workers demanded that Chief Minister and concerned Minister should personally intervene into the matter and should take necessary steps to increase the wages o | |
| | | | Northern Army commander reviews security situation along LoC | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 23: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen D Anbu on?Saturday visited north Kashmir to review prevailing security situation along the Line of Control.
Accompanied by Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen J S Sandhu, he visited forward areas and was briefed by the commanders on ground as regards the operational preparedness, a defence spokesman said.
The Army commander was appreciative of the measures and standard operating procedures instituted by the units and formations to meet the challenges of infiltration bids and ceasefire violations, the spokesman said.
Commending the outstanding performance of the troops and commanders, Lt Gen Anbu stressed the need to maint | |
| | | | Poonchi demands proper implementation of Beti Bachao Beti Padao | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: A top Gujjar leader today demanded that the Centres Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign be implemented in "letter and spirit" in areas resided by Gujjars and Bakarwals in the state to improve literacy among the communities. The Gujjar and Bakarwal communities reside mostly in mountainous and far-flung areas near the Line of Control. They are mainly goatherds and shepherds. Shamsher Hakla Poonchi said the literacy rate among the women from the communities was poor and concerted efforts were needed by the government to improve the situation.
Poonchi demanded a special package for the communities.
The women from the communities were still "economically, ed | |
| | | | Police arrest two accused | | | | Early Times Report
Ramban, Sept 23: Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) Ramban arrested two men for allegedly raping a girl in Khari tehsil of district Ramban.
Police post Khari had received a verbal complaint regarding the rape of a girl by two persons namely Rayees Ahmed son of Abdul Jabar Wani and Tariq Saleem son of Saif Ul Din Wani both resident of Banihal after which a case under FIR no 156/2017 U/S 376 PRC has been registered in the said police post. After hectic efforts of the police team, both the accused has been arrested. | |
| | | | Assembly secretariat shamelessly refuses to share property details of MLA: Harsh | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 23: Dismayed over the refusal of the Assembly secretariat to provide the property details of a BJP MLA under RTI, Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and Former Minister today ridiculed the govt for making the most contemptuous mockery of the slogans of good governance, Accountability and Transparency. He said that the PIO, Assembly Secretariat in response to an RTI filed by him seeking the property statements of an MLA from January 2015 onwards has stated that the information pertained to third party and hence could not be provided without the consent of the MLA. Describing the reply as highly opprobrious and violation of RTI Act, he lampooned the desperate mov | |
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