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| NC said what it actually believes in | | Not really a U-turn | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 24: Three days, NC leader and J&K CM Omar Abdullah surprised many when he suggested that New Delhi should look for other options in case Pakistan failed to behave. His statement had surprised many people because he had all through spoken for Pakistan. It had been his considered view that Pakistan was a factor in the state's political situation and New Delhi had to bring him on board to restore peace in the Kashmir Valley. He knew it fully well that Pakistan would come on board only when its stand on the state was appreciated and Kashmir resolved as per its aspiration. It is not a secret that he, like all other Kashmiri leaders, is of the considered view that ... | |
| | | | Government's indifferent attitude toward inquiry commission | | Kishtwar violence | | | Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Oct 24: It is now almost clear that the Omar Abdullah-led coalition government is not interested in bringing to justice the perpetrators of the August 9 Kishtwar violence. That day, fanatics and anti-India elements had targeted the minority community, set on fire their properties, looted, plundered and ransacked their shops and burned down their vehicles, including cars. The Kishtwar violence and the barbarities committed by the communal forces on the minority community had created furore in the Parliament for two days, August 12 and 13, and created volcanic situation in Jammu province, which observed three-day-long massive bandh. It was under pressure that Om... | |
| | | | DIG who tried to implicate Sharma, orchestrated plot to muzzle ET | | Condemned unheard, ET seeks people’s support | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 24: The recent assertion of Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Sharma that he has been victimized for raising voice against secessionist forces and discrimination with Jammu region reflects the feudal mindset of the people who run this neglected state.
But Sharma is not the only sufferer. Early Times, which has become a strong voice now, has been victimized for upholding the truth. The police acting at the behest of the government have not only tried to muzzle the ET voice by sealing its printing press and office in 2010 but have gone to the extent of closing down other business establishments owned by the Editor of the newspaper.
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| | | | Decisions taken in previous LA session await implementation | | Monthly allowance for Village Heads still a distant dream | | | Javaid Naikoo
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Decisions taken in the previous assembly session according to the village heads have not been implemented as the long pending demand of monthly allowances of village heads remains a distant dream.
The monthly allowances for village heads was discussed in the previous assembly session held at Jammu and politicians from almost all the political parties supported a monthly allowance of Rs 2000 for the village heads. However, the decision remains confined to books till date.
Mohammad Javaid, member of Panchayat coordination committee Leh district of Kargil division says that though they are yet to receive the allowance from the state government. However, Ladak... | |
| | | | Congress engages itself in 'joining spree', BJP stagnant | | Leadership fails to 'rope in' people despite Modi wave | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 24: Even as a flurry of activity is going on with major political parties in the state in terms of the joining and quitting spree, a phenomenon that sets the ball rolling for such developments in run up to elections, state unit of BJP stays untouched, stagnant and sluggish as ever with no leader , not to speak of any known figure from non political fields trying to come into its fold. This, despite Narendra Modi wave gripping everywhere else on multifarious political fronts, is not happening in J&K, all thanks to its 'moribund' state that continues to envelope the existing scenario within the party.
Ahead of elections, joining other parties and ... | |
| | | | Goni's exit has jolted NC, Party wiped out in Bhaderwah | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 24: The National Conference (NC) has been wiped out in Bhaderwah after senior leader, Mohammad Aslam Goni opted out of the party to join Congress recently.
Goni was the only leader from Bhaderwah in NC who had some say in the area but after he left and joined Congress party to strengthen the hands of Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, NC has been almost wiped out from Bhaderwah.
Now, the NC in district Doda is only visible in Doda Assembly segment where Khalid Najeeb Suharwardy has kept the flame of NC burning since his father's death. Though he also has lost the credibility and people's support, but still he enjoys some support from a few pockets... | |
| | | | Master Plan violations: HC directs Govt to file report till Oct 31 | | | | S Sabaqat
Srinagar, Oct 24: Jammu and Kashmir High Court today granted government one week's time till to inform it about the policy decision regarding the building and other constructions which have come up in Srinagar and elsewhere in violation of the Master Plan. The court directions came in wake of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) when a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice M M Kumar and Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey deferred the hearing till October 11 with the condition if the government failed to come up with decision, it will decide cases regarding the violations on merit. Later the matter was Monday (Oct 21), the Court decided to take up matter on Oct 24. Meantime Advocate ... | |
| | | | Audit Committee of PBBCI finds gross irregularities in production of programmes at DDK Srinagar | | Private producers pay for follies of in house producers | | | Jehangir Rashid
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Gross irregularities have come up in the programmes made by the in house producers of Doordarshan Kendra (DDK) Srinagar. The irregularities have been noted by Audit Committee of the Prasar Bharti Broadcasting Corporation of India (PBBCI), New Delhi.
Sources told Early Times that tapes of programmes made by Wadera were previewed by the Audit Committee and once the preview was completed gross mistakes were found in the production aspect of the programmes made by former Head of Programmes, DDK Srinagar. The preview of the tapes is a part of the process of audit being carried out by the visiting team of PBBCI.
"Some of the tapes of the programmes were found ... | |
| | | | LA Speaker issues notice to VK Singh | | | | Mustansir
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: The J&K Legislative Assembly on Thursday issued a show cause Notice to Retired General VK Singh, former Chief of Army Staff where-under he has been asked to explain his position regarding certain revelations made by him during the course of an interview on September 23.
The Spokesperson of J&K Legislative Assembly in a statement issued here said that the Assembly Secretariat under the orders of the Speaker, Mubarak Gul issued the notice in response to a Breach of Privilege Notice given by 15 Ministers/ Members against him.
The Spokesperson said that VK Singh has been given 20 days- time to explain his position in the matter so that further course of action c... | |
| | | | Two minors, five women among 8 civilians injured in fresh shelling | | Heightened tensions on IB | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 24: Eight civilians including two children received splinter injuries late Thursday evening when Pakistan Rangers resorted to heavy firing in the Kanachak area along the International border of Jammu frontier.
According to official sources, fresh exchange of firing started around 6.15 pm in Kanachak area when Pak rangers targeted BoP Sohan on the Indian side and lobbed mortar shells. In the intense exchange of fire one of the mortar shell exploded in the courtyard of a house belonging to Tara Chand in Lalyal camp injuring four persons who were sitting in the open area in their courtyard. The injured identified as Anju Sharma w/o of Kamal Shamra, Kamlesh Dev... | |
| | | | Audit brings grave irregularities to fore | | JK's Mumbai Tourism office | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 24: Serious irregularities have come to fore in the Director of Tourism, Mumbai. These irregularities include withdrawal of Rs 5 lakh from the state exchequer to pay the electricity bill of a house occupied by Asif Hamid khan, who happens to be the joint director of state's tourism department in Mumbai. The payment, as a matter of principle had to be paid by the said official.
An audit report E&RI/TSM/2013-14/175 dated July 22, 2013 reveals that the said official continued to draw the amount from the government account notwithstanding the orders to the contrary.
The said official, according to the report, has withdrawn an amount of Rs 12,913 on account ... | |
| | | | Accommodation provided to blue-eyed persons | | Nepotism at its peak in KU | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Scores of Teaching and Non-Teaching staff members of Kashmir University Thursday alleged that the University top brass are providing accommodation to their blue-eyed persons, without the consent of the constituted committees.
One of the senior professors of Social Science subject who wished not to be named said that every year, the University constitutes two allotment committees for providing accommodation to Teaching and Non- teaching employees under rules and regulations. However, in recent times rules are being flouted for the personal interests.
President, Kashmir University Teachers Association (KUTA), Professor Mohammad Yousuf Ganaie confirm... | |
| | | | 'Pakistan Army sends troops to international border' | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu/Srinagar, Oct 24 There seems to be no end to Pakistan-triggered hostilities on the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir.
In fact, they are set to increase in the Jammu region with reports claiming that the Pakistani Army troops too have been deployed along the border alongside Pakistan Rangers.
The prolonged gunbattle coupled with recent reinforcement at the Pak side of border has forced the Border Security Force (BSF) to prop up its troop number on the International Border in Jammu.
BSF sources said the Force believes the hostilities on the border could continue for long and that's why it is sending reinforcements to border outposts. BSF has even withdr... | |
| | | | Martyrs' memorial abandoned in dilapidated state | | 'Balidan Stambh'-a victim of official apathy | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 24: Despite a plan submitted by tourism department to make Balidan Stambh, an attraction in the local tourist circuit, it has been left abandoned and disowned unceremoniously by the state government.
Balidan Stambh, which was constructed and handed over to the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah by then Army Chief Gen. Deepak Kapoor on November 24, 2009 at a function in Jammu, is being neglected by the authorities and neither the state government nor Army is maintaining the memorial.
According to a former director Tourism, after receiving it from the Indian Army, the Civil Secretariat had sent a letter to the tourism department of Jammu to make a proposal for up... | |
| | | | KMC anti-encroachment drive turns merely eyewash | | | | Arun Trisal
Kathua, Oct 24: Frequent drives conducted by Kathua Municipal Council have proved eyewash as roadsides and footpaths could be seen encroached by shopkeepers and vendors.
Sources said that few shopkeepers and vendors under patronage of some politicians and bureaucrats have encroached, the paths and remained untouched during anti-encroachment drives.
Despite the fact that so many anti-encroachment drives have been conducted by KMC, no change has been witnessed on ground zero as the encroachments of pavements, footpaths and roads have become a common scene across Kathua city, causing inconvenience for the pedestrians and motorists.
The action taken by administration so far wa... | |
| | | | Congress seeks relief, rehab for migrating border villagers | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 24: The state government is contemplating to take up issue of providing safer temporary places for the residents of border villages hit by continuous firing by the Pakistan. Congress ministers have taken up the matter of this human suffering with chief minister and have asked him to take the issue formally with the Centre. "We have asked the state government to take up the matter with the Centre. It's matter of grave urgency and has to be resolved at the earliest and can't be delayed," said a Cong minister. The State government is taking some time to watch the developments and if the things along the border do not cool in immediate future then a formal requ... | |
| | | | Akhnoor road widening awaits Defence nod | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 24: The widening of Aknoor road remains a distant dream as defence authorities seem in no mood to give clearance.
The file is pending with Union Defence Ministry for a long time now awaiting its approval. According to the sources the Defence Ministry has raised certain objections on widening of the road in the view of its proximity to LOC. Despite the hard efforts of MP Jammu-Poonch Lok Sabha seat Madan Lal Sharma the Defence Ministry has not accorded its consent to the Project.
Sourced said the widening of road has been a necessity in view of increasing traffic rush on the road with people getting trapped in long traffic jams daily. Sources said this ha... | |
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