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| Center to settle issues of refugees: Soz | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 3: As parties in Jammu and Kashmir remain divided in the key issue, the Pradesh Congress Committee President Prof Saif-ud-Din Soz has said that he will get the issue of PoK and West Pakistan refugees settled through the Central Government.
Soz was addressing a rally of refugees and other Congress supporters near here today. He was accompanied by Sports Minister RS Chib, Revenue Minister Raman Bhalla and former Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma.
Soz claimed that it is the only congress Government which can settle the long pending issues of the Refugees. Addressing a huge gathering of the Refugees, Soz gives the refugees his best wishes for new year and said, “The people should welcome the first rain of the season as well as the first rain of the new year as it was the need of the hour”, he said “the rain for Jammu region and snow for the Kashmir region is very important”.
He said, the Congress party is the party of Mahatma Gandhi, Indira, Rajiv and is solving the issues of people of the country from last many years as it is the duty of the part... | |
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| No charges against DR SKUAST | | | | Early Times Report
In connection with the report on illegal appointments in Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences, Jammu, it is clarified that the charges against Director Research Dr NA Sudan were withdrawn by a high level committee constituted by the authorities to look into the case of Automated Blood Gas Analyser.
On complaint of the supplying firm Dr Sudan and others were served notice in 2003, but perusal of latest records, which were not available with Early Times while filing report for January 2 issue, reveals that the present Director Research was absolved of the charges in 2006 after a high level committee had vindicated his stand. The charge-sheet served by then Re... | |
| | | | China involvement in PoK matter of concern: Krishna | | | |
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New Delhi, Jan 3: Taking exception to China's involvement in several projects in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, India, on Sunday, described it as "illegal" and said it has conveyed its concern over this as well as supply of Chinese weapons to Pakistan. Despite differences on a host of issues with China, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna [who is expected to visit Beijing in April this year, said the country did not see it in "antagonistic terms".
In a year-end review of the foreign policy and India's relations with its neigbours, the Minister said, "India lives in a difficult neighbourhood" and national security and terrorism originating from "across our borders" would remain a ... | |
| | | | Year after lethal assault on his life, DyCM awaits progress in ‘probe’ | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 3: Is Jammu police strategically avoiding to investigate the case pertaining to alleged murderous attack on sitting Deputy Chief Minister and the then Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Tara Chand, during election campaign of last Assembly election?
On December 22, 2008, late evening, when it was the last day of election campaign during VII and last phase of Assembly Polls 2008, some unidentified persons attempted an attack on Tara Chand and his supporters in Khour Block. Tara Chand, who was contesting from Chhamb Constituency on Congress mandate, was having door to door campaigning on the last day to woo the voters.
Tara Chand and his suppo... | |
| | | | Pre-paid mobile ban likely to go by Jan. 15 | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 3: The ban on pre-paid mobile phone service in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be lifted by January 15.
The Centre is finalising a “fool-proof” plan to ensure proper verification of nearly 38 million cell phone subscribers in the State, official sources said here on Sunday.
The Department of Telecom will file an affidavit this week in the Supreme Court about the measures being implemented by the government to ensure effective verification of the customer who purchases a pre-paid mobile number in the State, the sources said.
They said while the procedure was being given final touches, it was expected that the ban may be lifted from January 15.
The Supr... | |
| | | | Abortive bid to blow up CRPF bunker | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Jan 3: Militants had made an abortive bid to blow up a road side bunker of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Lal chowk, the nerve centre of summer capital Srinagar.
Official sources today said militants hurdled a hand grenade towards CRPF bunker at Lal chowk. However, the grenade did not explode.
The area was immediately cordoned off and those present were taken to safety.
Later, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was summoned and the grenade was diffused without causing any damage.
This was the first such attack in the civil lines by militants during 2010... | |
| | | | Unstable scenario in Pak led to 25 pc drop in terror incidents in J&K in 2009 | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 02: A phenomenal drop of 25 per cent in terror incidents was witnessed in the militancy-torn Jammu and Kashmir in 2009 as compared to 2008 when terror incidents had come down by 35 per cent. The state also witnessed less than 500 militancy related incidents and the killing of 50 top Pakistani commanders of the pan-Islamic Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfits for the first time in two decades of terrorism.
Though the state police chief Kuldip Khuda minced no words when he claimed that it was all due to the enhanced professional skills of police, there are reasons other than this which appear more convincing and logical. Yet Khuda shied a... | |
| | | | STARK REALITY | | Sageer Report: Bar Association hits nail on the head | | |
BY RUSTAM
JAMMU, JAN 3: The Bar Association Jammu (BAJ), the premier organization of lawyers, has hit the nail on the head. It has not just rejected outright the Justice Sageer Ahmed's report on the Centre-State Relations asserting that it is "totally anti-national, anti-Jammu and pro¬secessionist", but has also bitterly criticized Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Pradesh Cungre~-s President Pruf Saif-ud-Din Soz. The , BAJ has repudiated the report as "predatory".
Not just this. The angry lawyers and advocates, who also struck work, brought to a grinding halt all the activities in the courts and organized a massive demonstration in the heart of the winter capital, Jammu, the day befo... | |
| | | | Bhan heads IIPA J&K | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 3: Director General of Police (Prisons) Dr Ashok Bhan has been elected as new Chairman of Indian Institute of Management and Public Administration (IIPA), J&K Chapter.
The Annual General Body Meeting of the J&K Regional Branch of the IIPA was held at the IIPA building, Jammu during which the Office Bearers were elected for a period of two years.
V N Sharma acted as the Returning Officer for conducting the elections. Dr S S Bloeria former Chairman of the Regional Branch was nominated as Patron of the IIPA unanimously. The new office bearers including Dr Ashok Bhan IPS, Chairman, Dr C M Seth Vice Chairman Jammu, Mr A M Watali Vice Chairman Kashmir, Mr B R S... | |
| | | | No move to replace Rather, Sager | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu Jan 3: An official spokesman today claimed that the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has full confidence in Abdul Rahim Rather the Finance Minister of the State and Ali Mohammad Sagar the Minister for Rural Development, Law & Parliamentary Affairs and there is no move to replace the two leaders, who are highly respected senior leaders of the National Conference.
He said the news appearing in a leading National English Daily is misleading and a figment of pure imagination.... | |
| | | | NH closed for traffic,thousands stranded | | | |
EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Jan 3: Incessant rains followed by heavy snowfall and slippery road conditions at Jawahar Tunnel forced authorities to close 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway-the only road link connecting Kashmir Valley with rest of the country-for all kind of vehicular movement here this afternoon.
“Authorities suspended traffic on national highway this afternoon owing to slippery conditions caused by heavy snowfall, leaving hundreds of vehicles and passengers stranded,” official sources said.
Sources further said that the traffic on the highway was suspended as a precautionary measure at around 1.10 pm as heavy snowfall between Qazigund to Banihal rendere... | |
| | | | Weather tantrums: respite for farmers, little trouble elsewhere | | | |
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Jan 3: Breaking nearly three-month-long dry spell, the much-awaited rainfall in Jammu region on Sunday gave a significant relief to common man particularly farming community.
Official sources said that the region witnessed about 7.5 MM of rains, thus bringing cheers and optimism back on the farmers and people who have been reeling under cold waves for the past fortnight.
The city roads, however, today wore a deserted look with people preferring to remain indoors since early morning. “Due to intermittent rains since late last night, the normal temperature witnessed a considerable downfall and it plummeted to about 10 Degree Celsius,” official sources added.
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| | | | Trains, flights far behind schedule | | | |
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Jan 3: After remaining in darkness for hours together due to tripping of the Northern Grid on Saturday night, the power supply in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir was partially restored early this morning.
The supply in three other neighbouring states viz Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh was also “partially” restored after engineers “successfully” rectified the technical snag erupted in the Northern Grid.
“About 90 per cent power supply has been restored in Jammu region while it would be activated in all other areas very soon. Our engineers and other technical staff are on their toes and they are scrutinising the whole situation,” Mohammad Qasim, Chief Engine... | |
| | | | ‘I am the boss’: SM Krishna | | | | ABID SHAH
NEW DELHI, JAN 3: Close on the heels of the China visit by Indian Defence Secretary Pradeep Kumar, beginning Tuesday, the Union External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has expressed concern over Beijing’s involvement in several projects in the Pak Occupied Kashmir besides supply of armaments to Pakistan.
Though Krishna himself is slated to visit Beijing in April this year and he said here today while presenting the year-end review of his Ministry before the media that despite differences over several issues India did not see them in antagonistic terms, he also pointed out that India lived in a difficult neighbourhood.
The timing of these remarks is such that these ... | |
| | | | Swine detected in 5 doctors | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 3: Eight more cases of swine flu have been detected in Jammu and Kashmir, including five doctors and an army officer, taking the total number of infections in the state to 64, the state Health Department said here today.
Eight persons, including five doctors and an army officer, have tested positive for H1N1 virus, department officials said after receiving reports from the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD).
They have all been put on Tamiflu and their condition is stated to be stable, Dr Nasarullah Hussain, Nodal officer for swine flu matters the Kashmir valley, said.
So far, four persons have died due to swine flu in Jammu and Kashmir.
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| | | | Swine detected in 5 doctors | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 3: Eight more cases of swine flu have been detected in Jammu and Kashmir, including five doctors and an army officer, taking the total number of infections in the state to 64, the state Health Department said here today.
Eight persons, including five doctors and an army officer, have tested positive for H1N1 virus, department officials said after receiving reports from the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD).
They have all been put on Tamiflu and their condition is stated to be stable, Dr Nasarullah Hussain, Nodal officer for swine flu matters the Kashmir valley, said.
So far, four persons have died due to swine flu in Jammu and Kashmir.
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