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| CJM issues proclamation against Nagar, brothers | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 21: The Chief Judicial Magistrate Jammu YP Bourney has issued proclamation under section 87 CrPC against Chowdhary Nagar Singh and his brothers Rakesh and Uajjagar Singh in Amandeep Singh murder case. The trio has been asked to surrender before the Court or the Special Investigation Team before November 20.
The proclamation notice said all efforts of Special Investigation Team to secure the presence of the accused persons failed to materialize and consequently warrants of their arrests were obtained, however, despite Strenuous efforts of SIT and raids at several places within an outside the state, the possible hideouts of accused, but same could not be execu... | |
| | | | Need to analyse previous dialogue processes: Omar | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 21: Stressing the need for assessing and analyzing the earlier dialogue process, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today hoped that the resumption of internal talks between Jammu and Kashmir and New Delhi bring the desired results.
“There is a need to assess and analyze the earlier dialogue processes and carry forward it with an aim to achieve the result”, the Chief Minister said while addressing at Police Commemoration Day at Zewan about 20 kms from here.
The October 21 is observed as police day to commemorate the martyrdom of police force and the sacrifices of officers and jawans for the safety and protection of the country and life and property of the... | |
| | | | Three top HM militants killed | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 21: A self-styled Divisional Commander of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen was among three militants killed by the police in Reasi district’s Mahore belt, 200 kms from here today.
On a tip off, Special Operation Group of Police assisted by Rastriya Rifles troops launched a joint operation in Dangaltop forest belt in Pathria belt of the district and cordoned off the hideout around 0145 hours, a police officer said.
Militants hurled grenades and opened fire on the police force. In the subsequent exchange of fire, three top militants of the group were shot dead, he said.
They have been identified as Divisional Commander of Hizb Mustaq Ahmed alias Maqsood code named Zeta Fiv... | |
| | | | No norms is the norm for cell-phone towers | | | | SANT KUMAR SHARMA
Jammu, Oct 21: Despite rapid growth of mobile telephony over the last few years, the government has failed to issue necessary guidelines or criteria regarding siting of mobile telephone towers. The towers are being set up, here, there and everywhere, but no norms have been codified for setting up these towers so far.
Environmentalists believe that these mobile towers impact living beings in a negative manner. It has been noticed that sparrows vanish from the vicinity of the towers and other birds also leave their nests from areas where towers are erected.
Since the negative effects of these towers have not been studied in detail so far, scientists urge caution in settin... | |
| | | | China turns keen on engaging with India | | | | ABID SHAH
New Delhi, Oct 21: Strangely, Beijing has turned out to be more keen than India for a meeting between the Premiers of the two countries. Both Wen Jiabo and Manmohan Singh are slated to attend a conference of the Association of South East Asian Nations, beginning Friday in Thailand. Even as there have been doubts back home about the possibility of a meeting between Manmohan Singh and Wen Jiabo, the Chinese foreign office confirmed on Wednesday evening that the two leaders would meet on Saturday during their Thailand visit to discuss bilateral issues.
From Delhi’s point of view this is a welcome sign. Given China’s recent stridently anti-India moves leading to some sharp verbal e... | |
| | | | Cross-LoC trade completes one year; Banking, telecommunication awaited | | 21ST Century miracle | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 21: Described by many as 21st century miracle for its continuity with modest success in absence of almost all required facilities, the Cross-LoC trade between two parts of Jammu and Kashmir today completed one year of its operation.
Following an agreement between India and Pakistan, the LoC trade was formally launched by the Governor N.N. Vohra at the Salamabad trade facilitation centre near the border town of Uri in Baramulla district in north Kashmir on October 21 last year. The next day, Governor’s Advisor had flagged off first consignment on the Poonch-Rawalakote section which later became the most preferred route for trade.
Trading, though smooth over... | |
| | | | Postal honours for Maharaja Gulab Singh | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 21: The Union Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology Sachin Pilot today released commemorative postal stamp in memory of Maharaja Gulab Singh, the founder-ruler of Jammu and Kashmir State, at Amar Mahal here today.
Paying tribute to late Maharaja, he said, he is the only recognized ruler in the history of India who extended the geographical boundaries of India. He said his annexation of Ladakh is a tremendous achievement which makes his name immortal in the history of India. He devoted his full energies whole heartedly for all round development of the J&K state.
Welcoming the guest, Dr. Karan Singh the great grandson of late Maharaja... | |
| | | | Relief for 1947 refugees enhanced | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, OCT 21: The state government today announced that it has enhanced the ex-gratia cash relief being given to 1947 refugees of the Pakistan occupied Kashmir.
According to Government Order No. Rev/Rehab/132 of 2009 dated:19-10-2009, the sanction has been accorded to payment of Rs.30,000 per kanal instead of Rs. 5000 per kanal subject to a maximum of Rs. 1,50,000 per 5 kanals and above as ex-gratia cash compensation for land deficiency to displaced persons from Pakistan occupied Kashmir, 1947.
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| | | | Ready to release SRTC salaries: Jandial | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 21: Jammu and Kashmir Government today said it was ready to release the pending salaries of State Road Transport Corporation, provided they come forward with "positive attitude" and urged them to call off their strike.
"Government is serious about the difficulties and problems of SRTC employees, but they should come forward with positive attitude," Transport Secretary K B Jandial told Public undertaking committee of legislative assembly here.
He said that government has already assured the employees of the corporation that five months salary will be released and expressed hope that the employees will call off their strike immediately.
SRTC employees are ... | |
| | | | PCCF Kishwan bereaved | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 21: Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Jagdish Kishwan’s father passed away at Dehradun yesterday. Kishwan senior was ailing for sometime. Jagdish Kishwan was incidentally in Dehradun when his father’s end came.
Senior officers of the Forest Department today held a condolence meeting here today in the office of Chief Conservator of Forest Jammu SC Sharma to express sympathies with the Kishwan family.
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| | | | Soz meets PM | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu Oct 21: The J&K Congress President Saifuddin Soz today met the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh at his residence and discussed the political situation obtaining in the Jammu and Kashmir.
Acknowledging the decision of the Prime Minister and Sonia Gandhi to inaugurate the Qazigund-Baramulla Railway Line at Wanpooh (Anantnag) on October 28, the PCC (I) Chief Prof Soz told the PM that it was going to be a historic event as inauguration of this link will connect the entire length of the Valley.
He further requested the Prime Minister that the Udhampur-Qazigund sector should now be completed through a concerted effort and urged the prime minister that the survey fo... | |
| | | | BDO suspended for IAY irregularities | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 21- Minister for Rural Development, Panchayats, Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has ordered immediate suspension of Block Development Officer, Shangus.
The officer was suspended following recommendations of an inquiry committee constituted by the Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag following irregularities in the preparation of Indira Awas Yojana beneficiaries list .
Relevantly a large number of the area had made complaints regarding exclusion of genuine beneficiaries.
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| | | | Srinagar-Leh NH open till weather permits | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 21: Srinagar-Ladakh National Highway which was scheduled to close on October 31, 2009, shall now re-open till weather permits.
This decision was taken today at a high level meeting held under the chairmanship of Minister for CA&PD, Mr. Qamar Ali Akhoon.
Among others, Political Advisor to Chief Minister, Mr. Davinder Singh Rana, Chief Executive Councillor, Kargil, Mr. Kachoo Ahmad Khan, MLC, Aga Syed Ahmed Rizvi, Executive Councillor, Aga Syed Kazim, Secretary, CA&PD and Transport Commissioner and Chief Engineer, Beacon attended the meeting.
The Beacon authorities have agreed to the decision. This decision was taken to facilitate movement of supplies... | |
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