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| RTI unveils scam in CAPD Doda, Crorepati Assistant Director under scanner | | | | Syed Junaid Hashmi
JAMMU, Oct 13: A Right to Information (RTI) crusader has unveiled scam worth lakhs of rupees of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CAPD) in District Doda involving five officials.
According to documents available with Early Times, four officials including an Incharge Assistant Director have been running a racket, through which they have been selling kerosene oil and other consumable items meant for ration card holders to shopkeepers and retailers. They further unveil wrongs being committed by these officials allegedly with the blessings of certain higher ups.
Documents further indicate that the ex-Incharge Assistant Director CAPD with the help of these no... | |
| | | | Mir ready to join Congress after 73rd amendment | | Catch 22 for Cong, AJKPC | | | Siddharth Sadralia
Jammu, Oct 13: While a strong difference has surfaced between the Congress and National Conference, both being in coalition running the state of affairs, a particular aspect related to All Jammu and Kashmir Panchyat Conference's agenda earlier not to join or support any political party until their demands are met has started showing up new face. Putting to rest all rumors, the AJKPC chairman Shafiq Mir after his recent stint with Ali Mohammad Sagar and Viqar Ahmed at Poonch meet has made it clear that he alongwith his 40 to 50 supporters from the Conference are joining the Congress, but waiting for the ripe time. "Yes, I have got a call form All India Congress Committe... | |
| | | | AJKPC aghast over Sagar's 'dictatorial' statement on 73rd amendment | | | | Javaid Naikoo
Srinagar, Oct 13: Terming the statement of Ali Muhammad sagar on 73rd amendment in Assembly as dictatorial, members of all Jammu and Kashmir panchayat conference (AJKPC) said that, Sagar despite being the Minister of Panchayat raj is oblivious of the panchayat Raj system of the country and state as well.
After Congress Party alleged Panchayati Raj Minister of the state, Ali Muhammad Sagar of misleading people over the extension of the 73rd amendment of Indian constitution to the State, office bearers of AJKPC while showing their anger over the recent statement of the Minister in the assembly said that Ali Muhammad sagar being a Minister of the Panchayati Raj is illiterate ... | |
| | | | Seismologist opinion on quakes in Doda an eye wash | | `Hydroelectric project reservoirs not reason for quakes' | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: The recent remarks of a seismologist team, which toured erstwhile district Doda to ascertain the truth behind regular tremors in the area, likely was a motivated statement as the head of the team, vice chancellor of Kashmir University, Professor Talat Ahmad only talked about hydroelectric projects not being the reason for quakes.He failed to make a strong statement as why regular tremors are being felt in the region.
There are many loopholes in the statement of Ahmad, which was aimed at only giving a clean chit to the state government for constructing more and more hydroelectric projects in the area which has been left at the mercy of God after more th... | |
| | | | Kashmir unrest a result of power tussle | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 13: A general feeling is emerging in Kashmir that the prevailing unrest is the tussle of power politics between some political parties.
According to sources, majority of people in Kashmir realize that the present turmoil is neither a struggle for so-called Azadi nor secession of Kashmir from India but only a power game in which the so called pseudo- secular politicians are involved and to outwit each other these politicians in one way and other way want that the pot should remain boiling to their best advantage.
Sources said some well meaning people and progressive politicians in Valley who have are fed up with 24 year long turmoil in Valley are looking... | |
| | | | Backdoor appointments in Irrigation deptt in 2003 | | Daily wagers work for 'stagnated' Canal project | | | Ajay Sharma
Katra, Oct 13: In the same old narrative of appointments through backdoor, it is the account of those having been accommodated by authorities at the helm of Irrigation Department, albeit in the year 2002-2003. If the appointments having been made in complete violation of the government order issued in 1994 that imposed blanket ban on appointment of daily wagers in the state, the present dispensation has simply allowed things to continue rather than correcting the irregular practices by the previous regime. The appointments so made, no matter as daily wagers or casual laborers , are now an eyesore for many, who demand these to be dismissed and eligible persons be take... | |
| | | | NC-Congress shut doors of democracy in J&K | | Delimitation Issue | | | Rustam
JAMMU, Oct 13: "Jammu & Kashmir is the only state in India where delimitation (of Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies) was denied by the (NC-Congress) coalition government, thus shutting the doors of democracy for every person. Delimitation was denied because no Kashmiri party, may it be, Congress, NC or PDP would like to ensure equitable share of membership in the Legislative Assembly nor the Kashmiri leadership would digest political reservations in the legislature for the Scheduled Tribes -- Gujjars, Bakerwals and Gaddis. The Kashmiri leadership has all along been exploiting the innocent Dalits as there are seven reserved seats of the Assembly for the Scheduled Caste (SC) onl... | |
| | | | SIC upholds SBI's right to conceal information RTI Activists criticize order, seek revisit of case | | RTI Activists criticize order, seek revisit of case | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: The State Information Commission (SIC) has given a clean chit to the State Bank of India (SBI) for withholding Information under State RTI Act 2009 to an RTI applicant from Doda stating the reasons that SBI cannot make the information public under RTI Act in view of the Bankers Book Evidence Act (BBE Act) which guarantees banks to conceal the information. On the other hand the RTI Activists have severely criticized the SIC's order as they claim that the said order has no merits in view of the overriding effect of Right to Information Act under which J&K RTI Act 2009 and even Central RTI Act of 2005 override all previous laws including Official Secrets A... | |
| | | | CAG indicts Revenue department | | | | Mustansir
Srinagar, Oct 13: The Comptroller and Auditor General Report has indicted the Jammu and Kashmir Revenue Department for its failure to implement the centrally funded 'Computerization of Land Records' even after the release of huge amount by the central government for the purpose. In its latest report tabled in the J&K Legislature by the Finance Minister during the last budget session, the CAG of India has revealed that due to non identification of sites and non establishing of basic infrastructure for setting of computer centers for computerization of land records, department could not utilize the funds rendering the scheme non functional besides, depriving the people of the s... | |
| | | | Union Health Ministry team to assist probe | | Infant deaths in GB Panth Hospital | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 13: On the directions of Union Minister for Health & Medical Education, Ghulam Nabi Azad, a five-member Health Ministry team arrived here to assist investigations into the death of eight infants, allegedly after administration of pentavalent vaccine.
The team of paediatricians, headed by Dr. N.K. Arora, arrived here on a three- day visit.
Dr. Muneer Masoodi of Srinagar's G.B. Pant hospital said the team would assist investigations into the death of infants following administration of the vaccine given to protect infants from hepatitis-B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and Hib (haemophilus influenzae type-b).
Eight infants died in the Kashmir valle... | |
| | | | Mother accuses Geelani for supporting culprits | | Moulana Showkat killing | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 13 : The mother of Moulana Showkat Ahmad Shah former president of Jamiat-e-Ahlihadees (JeAH) who was killed two years ago in an explosion has expressed anguish and astonishment over the statements of some separatist leaders including Syed Ali Shah Geelani allegedly supporting the culprits. The mother of late Moulana while referring to few statements published in many daily newspapers of Kashmir today said that Geelani has mixed the name of two 'killers Javed Munshi Billa Papa and Nisar Khan' among the names of some political prisoners calling for their early release. It may be recalled that Moulana Showkat was killed in an explosion outside Jamia Masjid... | |
| | | | Terrorist activities likely to flare up in winter | | Agencies warn of spurt in violence | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 13: Terrorist activities are likely to go up in the coming winter. Terrorists are using all possible means to flare up the level of violence in the State in run up to 2014 withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan.
The recent recovery of fake currency valuing Rs seven lakh is an indication of the trend. The recovery by the police has been made a few days after the Keran encounter, where Pakistan made desperate attempt to push in terrorists but failed due to swift and effective response from the Army. "It's after a long time that fake currency has been recovered in Jammu. The incident has come up after Keran encounter so there is every possibil... | |
| | | | Nikhil Majotra adjudged best in Devotional Song Competition | | Navratra Festival concludes | |  EARLY TIMES REPORT
KATRA, Oct.13: The 8-day long Navratra Festival in the holy town of Katra came to a musical end last evening with Nikhil Majotra of Jammu bagging the prestigious first prize in the Mega final event of All India Devotional Song Competition.
Chaman Lehri of Reasi and Yasir Hussain of Jammu clinched second and third prizes respectively in the competition.
The function concluded amidst chanting of Bhajans, beating of drums, bursting of crackers at Yog Ashram complex, last nigh... | |
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