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| ED ignores Middle School Nahoti | | | | Ajay Sharma
Jammu, Jan 4: The casual approach of the State Education Department can be gauged from the fact that construction of three rooms building at Government Middle School Nahoti at Panchayat Nalla Makol of district Rajouri has not been completed for the last two years.
Sources told Early Times that nearly two years ago a construction of a building comprised of three rooms was started at Government Middle School Nahoti at the cost of Rs 7.45 lakhs. The work of allotted to a private contractor and the completion of the building had to be completed within the period of the six months.
"As per government order the construction of the building has to be completed within the six mon... | |
| | | | JU authorities seem baffled | | Contest ET report, re-appoint coordinator | | | Avinash Azad
Jammu, Jan 4: The Jammu University authorities seem baffled with the ongoing developments in varsity as on one hand the authorities contested the Early Times report but reappointed the Coordinator thus vindicating the story of ET.
Sources informed Early Times that following report tabled by one member committee to review orders of former vice chancellor, the authorities few days back have reinstated, Prof Darshana Sharma, as coordinator, M. Ed. DDE.
"In first week of December, due to unknown reasons, acting vice chancellor Dr RD Sharma, constituted one members committee headed by Prof Dr. J P Singh Joorel, Department of Statistics to review the order of former Vice Chan... | |
| | | | 'Delay in government formation may boost morale of separatists' | | | | Majid Nabi
SRINAGAR, Jan 4: The record turnout in recently concluded assembly elections undoubtedly left valley based 'seditious' elements debased, however the continuous stalemate over the government formation might boost up their morale to continue their treasonable activities.
The grand participation of Kashmiri people in democratic process crestfallen separatists who left no moment spared to enforce election boycott in the valley, nonetheless the stalemate over the government formation and divergent policies between the mainstream parties yet again 'watered' their frail roots. "The unreserved participation by the people of the state especially Kashmir valley left separatists red f... | |
| | | | BJP ropes in LK Advani to break ice with PDP, party wants Home & Finance Ministries | | PDP says no need for a Deputy Chief Minister | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Jan 3: After emerging as the two single largest parties in the recent Assembly elections in the state, leaders of People's Democratic Party (PDP) and Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) are busy in hectic parleys for forming the next government of Jammu & Kashmir.
While the leaders of PDP have been maintaining that the talks are going through back channel their counterparts in BJP say that formal dialogue has started. The BJP has roped in senior party leader and former Deputy Prime Minister, Lal Krishan Advani to break the ice and form an alliance with PDP.
Sources told Early Times that Advani called up PDP Patron, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and the two d... | |
| | | | Emergence of BJP in JK giving sleepless nights to separatists | | NC-Cong regime left no stone unturned to keep them happy | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 3: After failing to enforce poll boycott call in Kashmir, separatists are on tenterhooks as the emergence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the second largest party in the recent held Assembly polls is giving sleepless nights to secessionists as they believe that they would have to close down their shops if BJP becomes the part of the next government in Jammu and Kashmir.
Since the day Narendra Modi led government came into power in New Delhi it has shown no inclination towards holding any sort of dialogue with the separatists and has made it very clear that anyone who wants talk to Centre should shun secessionism and accept the Indian Constitution. "Mod... | |
| | | | CVC raises red flag; questions use of low-priced steel, undue benefits | | Chenani-Nashri tunnel construction | | | Syed Junaid Hashmi
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 3: Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) has raised red flag over the manner in which construction of 9 kilometre long Chenani-Nashri tunnel is going on.
CVC has pointed out various irregularities and said that the construction is not going on as per the agreement which the contractor namely Chenani Nashri Tunnel Way Limited (CNTWL) had signed with the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). Commission has said that there are several loopholes in the construction work and no effort is being made by the contractor to address these loopholes at the earliest.
These glaring shortcomings have been pointed out by Technical Examiner of Centra... | |
| | | | 'India using Jammu to counter and harm Kashmir' | | For and against PDP, BJP alliance | | | Neha
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 3: The fractured verdict in Kashmir has further complicated the situation as for as the formation of new government in the state is concerned. There are political forces and others in Kashmir who want the PDP not to forge an alliance with the BJP, saying such an arrangement would be against the long-term interest of Kashmiri Muslims. The BJP in the state government would mean an opportunity for the "rightwing BJP" to erode the Kashmiriyat, undermine the state's special status and create conditions not conducive for the resolution of the Kashmir issue, they have been saying. Even separatists like Abdul Gani Bhat belong to that school of thought that is op... | |
| | | | Omar's close aide leads from front, PDA in slumber | | Illegal constructions in Pahalgam | |  Saahil Suhail
Early Times Report
PAHALGAM, Jan 3: Despite government imposing a blanket ban on constructions in this health resort in south Kashmir affluent and influential people are carrying out the constructions in broad day light.
Among the affluent and influential violators, Sheikh Mohammad Iqbal- a city resident and close aide of outgoing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is leading the contempt under the very nose of Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA) and Municipal committee Pahalgam.
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| | | | Queer ways of JU authorities to address harassment complaints | | Provides PSOs to female complainant instead of registering FIR | | | Avinash Azad
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 3: The Jammu University authorities have adopted a unique way to address the complaints of harassment, even by the female faculty members and in a recent case, varsity has reportedly provided two Personnel Security Officers to the complainant, instead of registering FIR against a contractor, who is otherwise an outsider.
Sources informed Early Times that few days back, an assistant Professor of Department of Law had lodged a complaint with JU authorities against a contractor, who has allegedly been stalking her for the last many days.
"The accused contactor has been getting contacts for various works in varsity for the last many years. It was t... | |
| | | | Why separatists were mum when NC-Congress or PDP-Congress shared power in J&K? | | Shabir Shah opposed to PDP-BJP alliance | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 3: On one hand separatists in the Kashmir valley do not treat the process of election, under which members are elected to the state Assembly, as a substitute for a Plebiscite for settling the Kashmir issue, on the other they seem to have started taking keen interest in aspiring for a coalition Government of their choice and taste.
These separatists have been issuing poll boycott calls and whenever people fail to respond to such calls separatists immediately issue a sermon that participation in the poll process was meant for improving road connectivity, drinking water and electricity and for meeting peoples' day to day requirements besides resolving the probl... | |
| | | | Woman killed, 9 injured in Pak shelling in Kathua, Samba districts | | |  Sanjay Pathak
Early Times Report
KATHUA, Jan 3: A woman was on killed and nine other civilians were injured as Pakistan targeted villages and 13 border outposts with heavy mortar shelling in Kathua and Samba districts.
The fresh ceasefire violations have triggered migration from border villages and over 1600 people have been evacuated to relief camps in Samba and Kathua, officials said.
The deceased woman has been identified as Toshi Devi, wife of Som Raj of Manguchak village in Samba.
H... | |
| | | | 2 army jawans die of burns in Kupwara forest fire | | | | Syed Tahir Bukhari
Early Times Report
KUPWARA, Jan 3: Two army personnel lost their lives and two others suatained burns when they were dousing the forest fire near Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara district in North Kashmir on Saturday afternoon.
According to senior police official fire erupted in the forest area of Kanli post near the LoC in the border district of Kupwara on Thursday night.
He said that a mysterious fire took place in the forward post area due to which an ammunition dump also got damaged. Later, the fire also engulfed the nearby forest. "The fire erupted from the other side of LoC in Tangdhar area. We have lost two jawans and two others received ... | |
| | | | 11,482 disabled among 45,468 children of 6-13 yrs out of school: Survey | | Education to All remains a distant dream in JK | | | Bivek Mathur
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 3: In a major concern for the hilly state of Jammu and Kashmir, startling revelations have come to fore from reports of "National Sample Survey of Estimation of out-of-school Children in the age group of 6-13 in India".
As per the survey conducted for the year 2013-14, there are total 2227225 children in the age group of 6-13 in Jammu and Kashmir out of which 45468 children are still out of school which constitute 2.04% of total children out of schools.
The survey also reads that there are 29,200 children in Jammu and Kashmir in the same age group who never enrolled whereas the percentage of these students out of total out of school children... | |
| | | | Ending the post-election deadlock in J&K | | Four-point formula | | | Rustam
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 3: The delay in the formation of new government has caused concern among many opinion-makers. They have said that the delay in the formation of government is not in the interest of the state and its people as well as the nation as a whole. They have come out with a number of solutions, which if accepted, they believe, could break the impasse. One opinion-maker, who has been taking keen interest in the J&K affairs, has come out with a solution to end the impasse.
His formula has four components. One, it is imperative for the PDP to engage with the BJP in the larger interest of the state and its people. "Why should PDP, the single largest political... | |
| | | | With accountability missing officers enjoy, CS feels heat | | | | Shakeel A Khan
SRINAGAR, Jan 3: Chief Secretary Mohammad Iqbal Khanday who has assumed the significance of in-charge Chief Minister has begun to feel the heat since the people in power, from Chief Minister to the Ministers have abandoned the offices.
The Chief Secretary is finding it extremely very difficult to handle the situation that has arisen in wake of the stalemate over the government formation.
Sources said that officers of many departments who are posted in Srinagar have found this situation ideal to fly out of the valley and are enjoying themselves in the winter capital of the state. It has badly hampered the work of many departments much to the inconvenience of the common... | |
| | | | People allegedly grabbing heavy money from players in the name of C’ships | | JKTA requests Sports Council to take strict actions against culprits | | | Deep Sharma
JAMMU, Jan 3: Notwith-standing the terms and conditions and laws of the Associations as well as the Sports Council of Jammu and Kashmir, some people are allegedly grabbing money from the parents of the sportsperson in the name of participation in National level championships.
As in a recent case where a person affiliated to the Ex president of the federation on being blacklisted by the association dealing with the game is seen prowling money in heavy figures from the parents of the children desirous to take part in the championship.
Atul Pangotra, (International player of Taekwondo and member of the association) told Early Times that some miscreants are trying to grab mon... | |
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