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| Discredited officers lobbying for top posts in Jammu, Srinagar | | Anticipated reshuffle in top Police administration | | | Abodh Sharma
JAMMU, Dec 15: Intensive lobbying has started within top Police administration for top posts in Jammu and Srinagar ahead of Cabinet meeting scheduled for Monday. Shuffling over these top posts became imminent following meeting of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) which recommended elevations of eligible officers in the ranks of IGPs, DIGs and SSPs recently.
According to reports, the DPC has recommended elevation of IGPs of Jammu and Srinagar, Dilbagh Singh and SM Sahai as ADGs, paving way for the new incumbents for the top jobs in both provinces/ Zones. Sources in the Police administration divulge that certain officers who have held vital positions in Police admi... | |
| | | | Why did Mubarak represent JK at Delhi conclave? | | Gul is second to Omar only! | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 15: By representing Jammu Kashmir at the Northern India Chief Ministers Conclave at New Delhi today, Mubarak Gul, the advisor to Chief Minister has conveyed in clear terms that he was second to CM only.
Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh (Raman Singh), Himachal Pradesh (Prem Kumar Dhumal), Uttarakhand (Vijay Bahuguna) and Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar (Sushil Kumar Modi) attended the conclave among others. Omar stayed away and in his place Mubarak Gul attended the conclave. The meet was organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 'refuelling growth'.
According to a official spokesman of the State Government, Advisor to the Chief Minister Mubarak ... | |
| | | | Assembly wall collapse; accident or design? | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 15: The collapse of wall of Assembly complex in Jammu is still a mystery for Government. Was it an accident or pre-planned to dig the surface deep for new Assembly complex till the existing wall collapses.
Going by the facts on the ground it is being observed that the wall collapse would have been averted but no attention was given to take precautions before going deep digging.
Sources said that the construction agency JKPCC engineers were well aware of the fact that the existing Assembly complex is not so strong that it could stand against all odds while digging deep for the new complex. During the digging the foundation of existing building was visible and... | |
| | | | Demand of independent J&K from PoK- A dangerous preposition! | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 15: The members of civil society from Pak occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit Baltistan which for all practical purposes is the part of J&K are playing a dangerous game by advocating for independent Jammu and Kashmir State.
The members of the civil society who are the part of Committee for Dialogue and Reconciliation (CDR) and are presently in Jammu to take part in three day conference are playing a dangerous game by advocating for independent J&K through a referendum. Raising emotive issues the members of PoK civil society try to entice some of the refugees from PoK to seek their support in putting forth the demand from Jammu region too.
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| | | | ‘Budget session must be convened in Jammu at any cost’ | | Vote on account for how long…., regular session impossible in Kashmir…' | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 15: With uncertainty over fate of existing Assembly complex after collapse of its major portions few days back fuelling the speculations that a full Budget session might be convened in Srinagar as one of the options under Government consideration, Jammu based legislators are all set to oppose any such move contending this would amount to negating age old practice and precedence besides undermining the importance of the winter capital. The opposition is also on the premise that this would set a new precedent which is against the spirit of democracy and the entire state.
"This would not be allowed to happen at any cost……Jammu will certainly lose its significan... | |
| | | | Shinde for effective measures to eliminate LeT, HM militants | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 15: If the latest assessment made by the Union Home Ministry about the security environment in Jammu and Kashmir is any guide one may have to believe that India's northern state is yet to be free from militancy related activities and violence. No doubt the Home Minister, S.K. Shinde, has admitted that the security situation in the state has improved, he does not want the security forces to show any complacency and that too in the light of reports indicating that groups of militants were waiting across the LoC and the IB for crossing into Jammu and Kashmir.
Shinde has been very specific about the activities of militants when he said that militant outfits l... | |
| | | | Villagers allege embezzlement of funds, demand probe | | Dilapidated road unearths PMGSY muck | | | Ajay Sharma
JAMMU, Dec 15: In a series of scams that have maligned the image of NC led coalition Government in the state, latest to surface is brazen embezzlement of huge funds on construction of a road under prestigious PMGSY in Sunderbani Tehsil of border district Rajouri.
The Government record shows Rs one crore and 34 lakhs having been sanctioned and spent on the road that connects as many as 15 villages but the condition of road by all means and accounts suggests not even half of the amount is spent on its construction. The finger is being pointed towards the Rural Development Department and the ex sarpanch, who allegedly connived to embezzle funds.
Hit by the dysfunctional... | |
| | | | SIC, SVO sit on complaint against Custodian Deptt | | When will commoner get justice? | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 15 : The reluctance of the State Information Commission (SIC) and State Vigilance Organization (SVO) to provide justice to a commoner reflects how these bodies encourage the corrupt.
Muhammad Sultan Nagoo of Gopalpora Budgam was allotted few marlas of land on lease at Sarai Payeen in Srinagar in 2007 for Rs 15 lakhs. After some months he learnt that the department was supposed to charge only rupees five lakh as per the market value of the land and the rest of the money was swindled by the department.
Nagoo used RTI to get details few years back. Ironically he was not provided the exact information by the Public Information Officer who happened to be the ... | |
| | | | Vehicles bear impact of poor roads | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 15 : Apart from disrupting the smooth flow of traffic, the dug up roads in the city are also adding to the financial burden on citizens, as people have to spend more on the maintenance of vehicles which need frequent service after plying on bad roads. The digging of roads for laying of the sewage pipelines has compounded the miseries. It is not possible to commute on the roads where the pipeline has been laid and the place has been covered with mud. It also leads to traffic jams.
The commuters moving towards Talli Morh, New Plot, Sarwal and Patoli bye-pass are worst effected these days as two out of three roads have been blocked due to the digging work.
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| | | | 100 militants active in South, North Kashmir : IG CRPF | | ‘Not using AFSPA in anti-militant operations’ | | | Saahil Suhail
Anantnag, Dec 15 : while denying the use of Armed Forces Special Act during anti-militant operations, IG CRPF S S Sindhu today claimed that the number of active militants in South and North Kashmir is not more than 100, a count that contradict with the earlier statements of Police and Army institutions regarding active militants in the Valley.
While talking to Media on the sidelines of a function here in South Kashmir's Kokernag area, IG CRPF expressed his satisfaction over the current prevailing situation in the Valley. "Kashmir has changed very much, peace is prevailing in the valley, tourists are visiting the valley and for this whole credit goes to general public that... | |
| | | | Face book blasphemy accused get bail | | | | Early Times Report
Kishtwar, Dec 15 : After spending nearly 48 days in custody, session court Kishtwar today granted bail to all the three Face book blasphemy accused hailing from remote Passarkot area of the district.
After hearing the defense council Rajesh Sharma as well as public prosecutor Ravinder Kumar Goswani, Principal District and Session Judge Kishtwar Pawan Dev Kotwal granted bail in favour of three accused Kishore Sharma, Kirti Sharma and Bansi Lal who were later released from District Jail Kishtwar after furnishing surety bond of Rs. 50000/ each.
The defense council while arguing before the court strongly demanded the release of all the three accused on bail and termed th... | |
| | | | Risky 'Hamilton Bridge' crying for attention! | | |  Early Times Report
RAJOURI, Dec 15: Everyday thousands of heavy vehicles playing over a weak and unsafe 'Hamilton Bridge' of the district Rajouri, but district administration must be waiting for its collapse as they have failed to regulate traffic on the bridge, which had been declared unsafe for heavy vehicles by the Public Works Department and the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department four years ago.
Over 60 years old Hamilton Bridge of Rajouri is crying for Government attention from years.... | |
| | | | Forget the past? | | | | Early Times Report
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today did some plain speak about neighboring country Pakistan on his favorite micro blogging site. Though he skipped the Northen India Chief Ministers conclave but he closely followed the visit of Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
Responding to the utterance of Pakistan Minister Rehman Malik that it is time for India to move ahead of Mumbai 26/11 terror attack Omar said I love how Pakistan advises India to forget the past & look forward but always talks about Kashmir and the decades old UN resolutions.
Omar gave a sound piece of advice to the Pak Minister by writing further , I guess the only past we are supposed to forget is things ... | |
| | | | Public barred, public places reserved for NC leaders | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 15: Anguish, agony and discontent among the general public against the corrupt politicians is multiplying due to extension of special favour to them at the cost of inconvenience to public whom they claim to (mis) represent. These undue favours are extended to them by depriving general public of their equality and legitimate rights .
A traffic cop slashed the tyres of a car parked near the National Conference party headquarters today. Mohammad Irfan a resident of ... | |
| | | | SIC, SVO sit on complaint against Custodian Deptt | | When will commoner get justice? | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 15 : The reluctance of the State Information Commission (SIC) and State Vigilance Organization (SVO) to provide justice to a commoner reflects how these bodies encourage the corrupt.
Muhammad Sultan Nagoo of Gopalpora Budgam was allotted few marlas of land on lease at Sarai Payeen in Srinagar in 2007 for Rs 15 lakhs. After some months he learnt that the department was supposed to charge only rupees five lakh as per the market value of the land and the rest of the money was swindled by the department.
Nagoo used RTI to get details few years back. Ironically he was not provided the exact information by the Public Information Officer who happened to be the Cu... | |
| | | | Vehicles bear impact of poor roads | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 15 : Apart from disrupting the smooth flow of traffic, the dug up roads in the city are also adding to the financial burden on citizens, as people have to spend more on the maintenance of vehicles which need frequent service after plying on bad roads. The digging of roads for laying of the sewage pipelines has compounded the miseries. It is not possible to commute on the roads where the pipeline has been laid and the place has been covered with mud. It also leads to traffic jams.
The commuters moving towards Talli Morh, New Plot, Sarwal and Patoli bye-pass are worst effected these days as two out of three roads have been blocked due to the digging work.
Gar... | |
| | | | 100 militants active in South, North Kashmir : IG CRPF | | ‘Not using AFSPA in anti-militant operations’ | | | Saahil Suhail
Anantnag, Dec 15 : while denying the use of Armed Forces Special Act during anti-militant operations, IG CRPF S S Sindhu today claimed that the number of active militants in South and North Kashmir is not more than 100, a count that contradict with the earlier statements of Police and Army institutions regarding active militants in the Valley.
While talking to Media on the sidelines of a function here in South Kashmir's Kokernag area, IG CRPF expressed his satisfaction over the current prevailing situation in the Valley. "Kashmir has changed very much, peace is prevailing in the valley, tourists are visiting the valley and for this whole credit goes to general public that c... | |
| | | | Face book blasphemy accused get bail | | | | early times report
Kishtwar, Dec 15 : After spending nearly 48 days in custody, session court Kishtwar today granted bail to all the three Face book blasphemy accused hailing from remote Passarkot area of the district.
After hearing the defense council Rajesh Sharma as well as public prosecutor Ravinder Kumar Goswani, Principal District and Session Judge Kishtwar Pawan Dev Kotwal granted bail in favour of three accused Kishore Sharma, Kirti Sharma and Bansi Lal who were later released from District Jail Kishtwar after furnishing surety bond of Rs. 50000/ each.
The defense council while arguing before the court strongly demanded the release of all the three accused on bail and termed t... | |
| | | | Taj, Manohar speaking differently | | Pre-Poll Alliance | | | Neha
JAMMU, Dec 15: The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's November 22 Bandipora suggestion that the National Conference (NC) and the Congress should forge a pre-poll alliance and contest the next Assembly elections jointly has, it appears, triggered a fierce debate in the Congress camp. In fact, it seems, the suggestion has divided the Congress party into three camps: One favouring pre-poll alliance, the other keeping the option open and the third neither opposing nor supporting the idea of a pre-poll alliance.
Senior Congress leader and Irrigation Minister Taj Mohi-ud-Din has taken a clear stand on the issue and would, according to a report, want to recommend that the NC and the Congress sh... | |
| | | | Kashmir Valley remains cut-off from rest of country for second day | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 15 : The Kashmir Valley remained cut-off from rest of the country for the second consecutive day today, but improvement in weather has raised hopes of early restoration of traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway. "The National Highway is still closed but work is going on to clear the snow on the highway at the earliest," Aamir Ali, coordinator of Natural Disaster Management Cell, said. The 294-km arterial highway, the only all weather road link between t... | |
| | | | 3 clinics sealed, 2 USG machines seized | | BMO Darhal attached | | | Early Times Report
Rajouri, Dec 15: The Block Medical officer, Darhal, Dr Mehmood Bajar has been attached to the office of Director Health Services vide order No DSHJ/Misc/2911-17 dated December 15, 2012. The order was issued following his reluctance to cooperate when a team constituted by the department seized his clinic at Darhal recently. The team after conducting surprise raids recovered two illegal ultrasound machines and seized clinics including the one run by Dr Bajar.
The Dy. Director Health Services, (HQ) in his report has stated that Dr. Mehmood Bajar Block Medical Officer, Darhal was contacted telephonically by Chief Medical Officer, Rajouri and himself repeatedly but he did no... | |
| | | | Madhav plans to retire in New Delhi; Khanday, Goswami line up for top job | | J&K to search for new Chief Secretary! | | | Syed Junaid Hashmi
JAMMU, Dec 15: With Madhav Lal planning to spend remaining years of Government service in New Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir Government has initiated the process of finding a new Chief Secretary to head the state bureaucracy.
Sources said that Chief Minister has assented to relieving Madhav Lal, a 1977 batch IAS officer of his duties as Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, as and when he finds space in New Delhi. So far, Madhav Lal has been unable to find a posting commensurate to his expertise, experience, administrative efficiency and intellectual worth. He is likely to find some space in Delhi by or before March 2013.
A man of integrity, Madhav Lal has, according to ce... | |
| | | | Kashmir Valley remains cut-off from rest of country for second day | | | 
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 15 : The Kashmir Valley remained cut-off from rest of the country for the second consecutive day today, but improvement in weather has raised hopes of early restoration of traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway. "The National Highway is still closed but work is going on to clear the snow on the highway at the earliest," Aamir Ali, coordinator of Natural Disaster Management Cell, said. The 294-km arterial highway, the only all weather road link betwe... | |
| | | | BMO Darhal attached | | 3 clinics sealed, 2 USG machines seized | | | early times report
Rajouri, Dec 15: The Block Medical officer, Darhal, Dr Mehmood Bajar has been attached to the office of Director Health Services vide order No DSHJ/Misc/2911-17 dated December 15, 2012. The order was issued following his reluctance to cooperate when a team constituted by the department seized his clinic at Darhal recently. The team after conducting surprise raids recovered two illegal ultrasound machines and seized clinics including the one run by Dr Bajar.
The Dy. Director Health Services, (HQ) in his report has stated that Dr. Mehmood Bajar Block Medical Officer, Darhal was contacted telephonically by Chief Medical Officer, Rajouri and himself repeatedly but he did no... | |
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