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PM dedicates Baglihar, J&K richer by Rs 900 Crores 10/10/2008 10:56:42 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT CHANDERKOTE, Oct 10: In what can be described as realization of a long pending dream, the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh dedicated to the people of Jammu and Kashmir first phase of 450 Mega Watt Baglihar hydro-electric project built on River Chenab here in Ramban district constructed at a cost of Rs 5200 Crores. The star studded inauguration ceremony was attended by the Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Water Resources Minister Saif-ud-Din Soz, J&K Governor NN Vohra, former Chief Ministers Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and Ghulam Nabi Azad besides a host of political leaders from different parties. The Prime Minister said that with the commissioning of the first phase of the project, the State would earn revenue of Rs.900 crore every year which could be utilized on the schemes meant for development and welfare of the people. He said the Baglihar project has been constructed in accordance with the Indus Water Treaty, adding “we have taken care to address the genuine concerns of our neighbouring country”. He said both India and Paki...   READ MORE

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2 killed as Valley shuts on PM visit 10/10/2008 10:56:10 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT SRINAGAR, Oct 10: Two persons were killed and 75 people, including 34 security personnel, in firing by security personnel on violent street protesters led by separatists against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. The violent protests erupted in parts of the city and Baramulla district town shortly after Friday prayers when hundreds of people took to streets in the valley where normal life was hit by a strike called by separatists' coordination committee against the Prime Ministers visit. Mehraj-ud-din Sheikh alias "Babloo" and Shafat Ahmad Dar were killed when security forces opened fire after teargas shelling and lathicharge proved in...   READ MORE   Advani reminds PM J&K status 10/10/2008 10:55:48 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Oct 10: "Pakistan must vacate the areas of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir which they have occupied through aggression," Advani in a letter to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who is currently touring this state. Opposition leader L K Advani today asked the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the government should "unequivocally reiterate India's position" on the status of Jammu and Kashmir in view of the "conflicting remarks" emerging from Pakistan. In a letter to the prime minister, he reminded Singh of India's position on the issue as articulated in the unanimous resolution passed in the Parliament on February 22, 1994 which declared that "the state of...   READ MORE   MoU for more 2100 MW 10/10/2008 10:55:31 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Oct 10: The Centre and the J&K government signed an agreement to set up three hydro projects to harness over 2100 MW of electricity in the state on Friday. Under the project, a joint venture company would be formed to tap over 2100 MW of hydro power by commissioning three power projects on River Chenab. Speaking on the occasion, Jairam Ramesh said that work in this direction would start soon and a joint venture company would be floated at the earliest to undertake the process. He said J&K has vast potential for hydro power and the need is to tap it for giving boost to its economy. Of the three power projects that will come up under the joint venture, 1,000 MW ...   READ MORE   Home Secretary briefs EC Uncertainty prevails over poll schedule 10/10/2008 10:54:47 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Oct 10: After taking into account all opinions and circumstances, the full Election Commission today had crucial meeting in New Delhi in which security briefing was taken from Union Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta who is believed to have assured of full force strength for assembly elections as and when they are decided. Uncertainty is, however, still prevailing over the announcement of election schedule. It is learnt that the Union Home Secretary conveyed to the Election Commission that government was ready to hold Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir next month in three to four phases. An assessment of the situation for holding polls in the sensitive state was ...   READ MORE   Sonia says, it’s festive gift to J&K 10/10/2008 10:54:16 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Oct 10: Congress president Sonia Gandhi who made a surprise appearance at the Baglihar power project inauguration ceremony described its launch as festival season gift to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Sonia Gandhi said that the United Progressive Alliance Government at the Centre and the State Government have initiated many steps for the infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir. The government headed by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has focused on the development of vital sectors like housing, education, health, power, tourism, floriculture etc. to provide greater facilities to the people in rural and urban areas of the State. Terming the inaugur...   READ MORE   In Guv days, Congress rule irks many leaders 10/10/2008 10:53:42 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Oct 10: In the function of high significance hosted by Governor’s administration –which is expected to be apolitical –the Congress dominance irked many a top political leaders who had to leave the venue in a huff. National Conference president Omar Abdullah boycotted the inauguration ceremony of Baglihar power project by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh when he felt humiliated on the allegedly shabby treatment meted out to him. PDF leader and former Transport Minister Hakeem Mohammad Sayeed, CPI(M) leader Mohammad Yusuf Tarigami and NC ex-MLA Sajjad Kichloo also followed the suit. Leaders of all political parties had been invited to Chanderkote to attend the inau...   READ MORE   Minor reshuffle in admn 10/10/2008 10:53:01 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Oct 10: The government has affected a minor reshuffle on lower rung of administration. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, Vipan Kumari, Private Secretary with Dr. H.L. Goswami, Member, J&K Public Service Commission is transferred and posted as Deputy Director, Rural Sanitation, Jammu against an available vacancy. Joginder Singh, Private Secretary with Financial Commissioner, Revenue is transferred and posted as Special Assistant with Financial Commissioner, (Agrarian Reforms) against an available vacancy. Ghulam Nabi Ganai, Private Secretary with Commissioner/Secretary to Government Power Development Department is posted a...   READ MORE

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