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| Record number of retired babus to contest LA elections | | Raja Ajaz formally jumps into politics | | | Bashir Assad
Srinagar, Nov 4: Though retired bureaucrats and senior officers joining the politics ahead of elections is not new in South Asian electoral democracy, however, the number of such bureaucrats joining politics ahead of 2014 elections in Jammu and Kashmir is all time high. And interestingly the number of retired government officials contemplating to participate in electoral fray will be more than those aspiring for birth in Upper House which is really something appreciable.
It will be perhaps for the first time that a good number of retired government officials will be seeking mandate from the public on tickets of all the three major political parties, Congress, PDP and NC. Till recent past there was a trend that the retired officials would join politics only to seek berth in the Legislative Council. At present, three former Chief Secretaries of the State - Sheikh Ghulam Rasool, Vijay Bakaya and BR Kundal and three senior officers Naeem Akhtar, Sayed Asgar Ali and Ghulam Qadir Pardesi have assumed the charge of state's lawmakers.
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| CAG pulls JK Govt for elusive State Electricity Policy | | | | Mustansir
Srinagar, Nov 4: The Comptroller and Auditor General has flayed Jammu and Kashmir government for its failure to devise a state Electricity Policy as envisaged in the National Electricity Policy.
The National Electricity Policy (NEP) recognized the need for continued development of National Grid for providing adequate infrastructure for inter-state transmission of power. Both the Central Transmission Utility (CTU) and the State Transmission Utility (STU) have the key responsibility of network planning and development based on the NEP in coordination with all the concerned agencies. The transmission of electricity and Grid operations in the State are managed and controlled by the... | |
| | | | Omar back tracks from his Ireland talk | | 'J K is an integral part of India' | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Jammu, Nov 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today back tracked from his Ireland talk saying Jammu Kashmir is an integral part of India. A few days ago, Omar while talking to a London based newspaper had said that Kashmir was a political problem and needed a solution on Ireland pattern.
"There are no examples throughout the world where issues have been resolved in number of ways--- like Israel- Palestine, China Model of governing in Tibet and even in our own state different people put forward different solutions like Sajjad Lone's one, PDP, NC and other parties," he said.
He said that that there is a need to study all these so that a genuine formula could be implemented in ... | |
| | | | Special Secretary becomes de facto VC of JU | | Senior officers, faculty sulk | | | Mohd Irfan
Jammu, Nov 4: Special Secretary to VC JU Jai Kumar has become the de facto head of the University as many in the campus believe that the Vice Chancellor Prof. Mohan Pal Singh Ishar has relinquished all his statutory powers to his Secretary, impelling a feeling of anguish within the university faculty and officers.
From transfers to crucial approvals, all decisions are taken by the Special Secretary, undermining the authority of the Vice Chancellor.
"There is a deep anguish amongst the university staff, officers and faculty for whom the Special Secretary has become an extra constitutional authority," said a senior faculty adding that the undue and unwarranted importance given... | |
| | | | SI, HC held hostage for hours by angry mob | | | | early times report
Jammu, Nov 4: A Sub Inspector (SI) and Head Constable (H/C) had to face wrath of angry mob which not only roughed them up but also held them hostage for hours following they allegedly misbehaved with some senior citizens of Birpur.
"Both cops after being held hostages for hours were released after intervention of senior police officers, police sources said. However, after the incident, people of the area held protest demonstration and raised anti police slogans.
They added that the duo identified as Sub Inspector Javed and Head Constable Mushtaq Ahmed.
The incident took place when a police party led by Sub Inspector Javed and Head Constable Mushtaq Ahmed posted at Po... | |
| | | | Impact of Cong pressure: Omar takes U turn on Accession statements | | | | early times report
JAMMU, Nov 4: Many eye brows have been raised over Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's U turn on his controversial statements on Accession.
Although Omar Abdullah today made it clear that he has never challenged Accession of J&K with Indian Union, it is believed that it is result of the tough stand taken by Congress leadership that Chief Minister was forced to dilute his stand on this controversial issue.
Highly placed sources in the Congress said that party leadership has already lodged strong protest against Omar Abdullah's controversial statements on Accession. Congress's arch rival BJP has already make Omar's statement as a national issue, there was a feeling among Con... | |
| | | | JCC threatens to intensify agitation if cases not withdrawn against its leaders | | Calls for march towards Divisional Commissioner’s office on November 9 | | | Jehangir Rashid
SRINAGAR, Nov 4: Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) of government employees today threatened to intensify its agitation in support of their demands if the government did not stop in taking 'repressive' measures against the government employees.
Meanwhile, JCC has given a call for a march towards the office of Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir on November 9 from Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution (CAPD) department.
Talking to Early Times, JCC leader and Press Secretary, Employees Joint Action Committee-Qayoom, Pir Nisar Ahmad said that a meeting of JCC leaders and other employees was held here in which all the important JCC leaders took part. Nisar said the meeting took... | |
| | | | APSCC expresses dismay over holding of GPC elections in January 2014 | | Castigates government officials for not updating electoral rolls | | | Jehangir Rashid
SRINAGAR, Nov 4: Taking pot shots at the holding of Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (GPC) elections on January 15, 2014, All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) said that timing of elections is inopportune and it may impact the overall voter turnout.
In a statement, APSCC chairman, Jagmohan Singh Raina said that these apprehensions were raised during the meeting of various Sikh groups held here in connection with the holding of GPC elections. Raina said that elections should have been held earlier as committed by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah during a function some months back.
"Holding of elections on January 15, 2014 is not conducive since harsh winter conditio... | |
| | | | Omar dismisses Jammu & Ladakh, says he represents K aspirations alone | | Subverting polity from within | | | Neha
JAMMU, Nov 4: NC working president and CM Omar Abdullah on Saturday contemptuously dismissed the people of Jammu and Ladakh as irrelevant and said that he is for a solution to the so-called Kashmir problem (read religious problem) that satisfies the (communal) urges of Kashmiris (read a section of population in the Valley). "It is a fact that youth who picked up gun didn't pick it for the construction of roads, buildings, hospital or schools; they picked up guns in a disturbed political scenario. They were seeking political solution of the issue, not fighting for development," Omar said addressing a public rally in north Kashmir's Bandipora district. "It is my duty to construct roads... | |
| | | | Frustration, desperation | | Rising popularity of Mufti in Kashmir rattles NC | | | Rustam
JAMMU, Nov 4: The PDP of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has, it seems, become quite popular in Kashmir and its rising popularity has rattled the NC leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The Mufti factor in Kashmir has rattled and confused the NC leadership to the extent that it is saying that the "trifurcation" of the PDP is imminent. It is unlikely to happen.
The PDP may not click in Jammu province and Ladakh region because of some specific reasons, which are too well-known, but it is likely to perform exceedingly well in the Valley where its main political opponent is the NC, which now no longer commands the people's respect, despite the fact that some of the party leaders are ... | |
| | | | Fire breaks out in Jora's chamber | | Estates Department under scanner | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 4: The Estate Department's carelessness could have proved disastrous for Nawang Rigzin Jora, Minister for Urban Development when fire broke out in his chamber today morning after darbar opened in Jammu.
The fire broke out in Jora's chamber when a roof light melted due to short circuit. The furniture and other valuable items were gutted in the fire but tragedy was averted as Minister was not in his chamber. The incident has exposed the Estates Department which according to sources has been indulging in open loot by executing sub standard works in the Civil Secretariat and other government buildings.
"They have hired few contractors who have some political ba... | |
| | | | Rahul to reach on Nov 6, minor changes in Cong scion's valley visit | | | | Saahil Suhail
Srinagar, Nov 4: There has been some circumstantial alteration in the scheduled visit of Congress scion Rahul Gandhi who now reportedly will be visiting valley on Nov 6 instead of visiting Kashmir on November 7 as per earlier schedule, informed high placed sources within Congress party
Sources said without mentioning any reason briefly said AICC (All India Congress Committee) vice president Rahul Gandhi has changed his mood and now will arrive in Srinagar on 6th, revealed highly placed sources inside the party.
Previously as per schedule Rahul Gandhi's Kashmir visit, was scheduled on 7th of this month, and now the 43 year AICC Vice President will arrive in Srinagar on 6th ... | |
| | | | Modi to get NC's support if he becomes PM : Kamaal | | | | early times report
Srinagar, Nov 4 : Additional General Secretary National Conference (NC) Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamaal said that if Narendra Modi becomes the Prime Minster in the next assembly polls, National Conference will develop the 'harmonious' relationship with the latter. Talking to a local news agency, Kamaal said that the government that likely is going to emerge at Delhi will get support of National Conference in the coming time. "Sheikh used to say that in Delhi we have to sit with the government at the right side, if Modi becomes Prime Minister NC will support him in the interest of the people of the state.
Kamaal further mentioned that the parliament members of NC can support ... | |
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