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| Congress leadership stands divided, demands settlement of Refugees first | | Opening of Sialkote-Suchetgarh route | | | early times report
Jammu, Nov 22: In what could snowball into a major political controversy, a section of Congress leadership here in Jammu and Kashmir is opposed to the opening of much ambitious Suchetgarh-Sialkote Road-connecting India and Pakistan at International Border.
While chief minister Omar Abdullah as well as former chief minister and patron of main opposition Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed have wished for opening of Suchetgarh-Sialkote Road to further strengthen friendly ties with the people of neighbouring country through trades and visits from both sides, certain Congress leaders have a specific objection.
Sources in Congress party revealed Early Times that, "Congress leaders who have taken up the cause of settlement of the burning issues of refugees of 1947, 1965 and 1971 with the state government as well as central government, are in no mood to favour the opening of Sialkote-Suchetgarh Road till certain sensitive issues are resolved amicably."
"We are not against the opening of Sialkote-Suchetgarh Road but still governments both state and ... | |
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| SERD rebuts Govt's vehement claims; says corruption, governance deficit root of J&K's industrial backwardness | | 'Entrepreneurs forced to 'pay' to get things done' | | | Syed Junaid Hashmi
JAMMU, Nov 22: Owing to corruption and governance deficit, Jammu and Kashmir has failed to attract investors from across the country and even discourages local entrepreneurs to take bold initiatives for employment generation.
In the last 10 years since the Central government announced a special package for Jammu and Kashmir, not much has changed. Respective governments have remained complacent and hence, failed miserably in bringing about an industrial boom in a state ruined by violence, corruption and governance deficit. This scenario has seriously affected the government's initiative of employment generation.
Condition of ensuring at least minimum employment to the b... | |
| | | | SC 's fresh direction to JK Govt : Pave Amarnath track with Cement Tiles | | Govt in denial mode: Not aware of such decision, says Forest Minster | | | early times report
Srinagar, Nov. 22: Even as the Apex Court of the country has been taking cognizance of the difficulties of lakhs of pilgrims and reminding the J&K government what it requires to do immediately, the latter is projecting itself completely in denial mode . While SC has already given directions on making the route permanent besides augmenting facilities on it, on Thursday it once again asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to pave the passage from Panchtarni to Amarnath cave with pre-fabricated cement tiles to ensure that pilgrims do not slip on the way. The government as always negating itself over the issue for political reasons, responded to fresh direction with deni... | |
| | | | Is JU again becoming a centre of anti-India intrigues? | | Controversial CDR In Jammu | | |
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Nov 22: When VC Amitabh Mattoo left the University of Jammu many in the university and outside described his exit as a good riddance. The reason: He had converted Jammu University, the premier institution of higher learning, into a den of anti-India activities. He had inducted and promoted persons with highly doubtful credentials. His successor Varun Sawhney's exit from the university last year was also hailed by many. During his tenure and during the six-year-long tenure of his predecessor, Jammu University lost its sheen and it became an institution where mercenaries, rank opportunists and sycophants reigned supreme.
Last year, Prof M P S Ishar took over as V... | |
| | | | JJSF Chairman files complaint against SHO Vijay Choudhary | | SHRC issues notice, seeks reply by Dec 11 | | | early times report
Jammu, Nov 22: A Division Bench of State Human Rights Commission comprising of Rafiq Fida and Amolak Singh has issued a notice to Director General of Police and Inspector Vijay Singh Choudhary, SHO Police Station Domana seeking report on a complaint filed by Kuldeep Singh Chib son of Chanda Singh resident of Barnai here today.
The Division bench observed, "Prima facie a case of Human Rights violation is made out. In the first instance report be called from DGP, J&K and Inspector Vijay Singh Choudhary, SHO P/S Domana. In order to give fair chance of hearing to Vijay Singh Choudhary against whom complaint is lodged, be directed to appear and file his personal response in ... | |
| | | | VC watches infighting helplessly in KU | | 2 women spoil broth at MERC | | | early times report
Srinagar, Nov 22: Infighting between faculty members in several departments of Kashmir University has severely affected the academic environment in the Varsity with students being the worst sufferers.
Sources told Early Times that several departments which includes prestigious Media Education and Research Centre (MERC) have become battlefields as the worst bickering is going on between, the senior faculty members.
"Muslim Jan Editor in Department of MERC and Sabiya Mufti, Senior Assistant Professor MERC have made the department a virtual battle field. The fight between the two has been taking toll on the academic environment in the MERC," they said.
A student of the M... | |
| | | | Jammu yet not in Omar's scheme of things | | Cabinet meetings in remote districts | | | early times report
Jammu, Nov 22: In a vindication of sorts to the charges of discrimination, Jammu is yet to figure in Omar's idea of taking his government to the doorsteps of the people of the remote areas of the state by holding cabinet meetings in these remote rendezvous.
He had even proudly announced on the micro blogging site "Once a month we will meet in a remote part of the state. Gurez,Machil and Keran".
Omar kept his promise and on May 30 after attending the meeting he once again shared his thoughts on the social networking site. "Had a very productive visit to Karnah. "Time will tell if we are able to deliver the results of such cabinet meeting to the areas we visit".
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| | | | Has Congress shut its office in Srinagar …or merged with NC for now…….? | | PCC functionaries converging at NC party headquarters | | | early times report
Jammu, Nov 22: Congress and National Conference, the two different political outfits have turned into one entity these days, thanks to the humdrum and enthusiasm of both the ruling allies for ensuing Legislative Council polls. The bonhomie between the two parties on this is to such an extent that Congress has virtually shut its own party headquarters in Srinagar and it looks the party for now has completely merged with NC.
Sources said that ever since the leadership of both the parties decided to contest the elections together , taking mutual political interests into account, enthusiasm among the senior leaders, some ministers and the functionaries of PCC have turn... | |
| | | | Dr. Farooq Abdullah advises Azad without tackling Kamaal | | | |
early times report
Jammu, Nov 22: Former Chief Minister and NC patron Dr. Farooq Abdullah has always hit the headlines with his statements and he is again hitting the headlines with his latest statement concerning the health of his party, the NC.
Dr. Farooq Abdullah has requested Union Health Minister and senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad to be more careful while issuing statements. He has also said there is a strong possibility of some people within the NC trying to sabotage the relationship between the Congress and the NC.
It is strange and surprising that instead of asking his younger brother Dr. Mustafa Kamaal who has stirred the Hornet's Nest between the alliance partners i... | |
| | | | Hang Guru as well, nation urges GOI | | | |
early times report
JAMMU, Nov 22: With the execution of Pak terrorist Ajmal Kasab involved in Mumbai blast yesterday the demand for hanging of Afzal Guru the mastermind of Parliament attack has gained momentum with various political parties and social organisations demanding his immediate execution.
The Government of India is under constant pressure to execute Guru as he does not deserve the mercy and has done same heinous crime as Ajmal Kasab.
While reacting to the execution of Ajmal Kasab, the BJP, Shiv Senas as well as various Kashmiri Pandit organisations termed it a welcome step and demanded that a tough action be taken against the terrorists and those sponsoring it. The Governm... | |
| | | | Guru important than Kasab in Kashmir | | | |
early times report
Srinagar, Nov22; Unusual of them, most rather all the political leaders in Kashmir today declined to comment on hanging of the Mumbai attacks convict Ajmal Amir Kasab and chose to remain silent.
Though senior separatist leader Sayed Ali Shah Geelani issued a press statement today in reaction to Union Home Minister's talks offer but the statement was totally silent on Kasab's hanging.
Even the smaller groups and leaders, who would issue statements on every development big or small, too were unusually silent and not a single statement came from any quarter till this report was filed.
Chairman Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Liberation Front chairman Mohammad... | |
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