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Mufti tipped to become CM, Jitendra his deputy
Both parties to give up position on 'some tricky' issues
12/29/2014 12:48:52 AM
Jehangir Rashid Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Dec 28: Revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the 'peaceful' areas of the state as proposed by People’s Democratic Party (PDP) continues to be main stumbling block with regard to the formation of PDP and Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) government in the state. Sources told Early Times that both the parties have decided to give up their position on some 'tricky' issues while as consensus has eluded them over the revocation or otherwise of AFSPA from the areas that have witnessed few militant incidents in the recent past. Both PDP and BJP are sticking to their stated position on this issue and so far no agreement has been reached. "It has almost been agreed in principle that PDP Patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed would be the ...
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BJP dipped to 10% low in Assembly after LS boom
12/29/2014 12:48:02 AM
Mishu Gupta Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 28: While Bhartiya Janta Party rode the Modi wave in Jammu and Kashmir and clinched 25 seats from Jammu showing up a courageous front, the ground reality otherwise shows a dip in the popularity of the party after its Lok Sabha's mandate to an astonishing 10% low. The 23% vote share in Jammu and Kashmir general elections is far less than what the party was able to garner in the Lok Sabha elections, obviously showing that the party has stooped low from its earlier performance. "It is only within the six months' time that the graph of the party has showed decline in the state after the Lok Sabha elections which is a straight hint that saffron m...
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BJP should sit in opposition in JK: Aga Ruhullah
12/29/2014 12:47:51 AM
Sandeep Bhat Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 28: As there is uncertainty in formation of next government in the state, many voices have been raised for stable and strong government which represents the entire three region. There is total confusion prevailing in the state for formation of next government as no party managed to get the magic figure of 44 and in present circumstances, nothing is clear so far. BJP secured 25 seats, PDP secured 28, NC got 15 and Congress 12. Talking to Early Times exclusive, Aga Syed Ruhullah, MLA from Budgam of National Conference said that no doubt BJP has 25 seats in assembly but it only represents one region and in no way govern the state whic...
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Fractured verdict may trigger trifurcation debate
Rotational CM
12/29/2014 12:47:40 AM
Rustam Early Times Report JAMMU, Dec 28: The fractured verdict has further complicated the already rather complex political situation in the border and militant-infested Jammu & Kashmir State. The nature of the verdict is such that no political party can form government in the state without compromising its ideology. The PDP, which won 28 seats (25 from Kashmir and three from Jammu), has made it clear that it would seek an alliance only with a political party that endorses its political and developmental agenda. "We want a government where we should be able to deliver on our political and developmental agenda", chief spokesperson of the PDP Nayeem Akhtar on Saturday said, adding that ...
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Ambiguity prevails over status of HC stay
Recruitment of Assistant Professors
12/29/2014 12:47:30 AM
Akshay Azad Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 28: Bizarre it may sound but true that ambiguity is prevailing over the status of stay imposed by High Court on the recruitment of 1657 posts of Assistant Professors, as neither Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) nor Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education department knew the status of the stay so far. Sources informed Early Times that few days back, news about vacation of stay by Srinagar High Court was doing rounds among aspiring candidates and departments concerned. "We got news that High Court had vacated the stay and now only candidates having NET/SLET or Ph.D degree will be eligible for posts, but it is still unknown, whethe...
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Formation of Govt in J&K: BJP high command asks Nirmal Singh to reach Delhi for discussions
12/29/2014 12:47:03 AM
Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 28: Amidst speculation about formation of PDP-BJP government in Jammu and Kashmir, senior BJP leader and newly elected MLA from Billawar assembly segment, Dr Nirmal Singh has been called at New Delhi by the high command to discuss prevailing situation in the State. Credible sources in the BJP said that high command this morning has asked Dr Nirmal Singh to reach Delhi as soon as possible so that discussions on government formations would be held with him. Although there is no confirmation whether PDP has set some conditions for the formation of government with the BJP, the party (BJP) has decided to take state unit into confidence before taking any final ...
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Secessionists in Kashmir bemoaning Jammu's poll verdict
Pitting 67% against 33%
12/29/2014 12:46:50 AM
Neha Early Times Report JAMMU, Dec 28: The poll verdict in the politically neglected and economically ignored or discriminated against Jammu province, where the BJP won 25 seats, Congress five, PDP and the NC three each and independent candidates one seat, has not gone down well with those in Kashmir who want New Delhi to quit the state so that they could play communal shots there, persecute the minorities and establish a theocratic dispensation in J&K. During the past four days, a number of statements have emanated from Kashmir which suggested that many in Kashmir have considered the poll verdict in Jammu province as anti-Kashmir and anti-majority community. They are so biased and so...
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Vijay Saraf tops Amar Singh Club elections
Prestigious club elects new executive committee
12/29/2014 12:44:05 AM
Early Times Report JAMMU, Dec 28: Renowned businessman Vijay Saraf secured the highest number of votes in closely fought elections for the executive committee of the prestigious Amar Singh Club Jammu. In a statement here a spokesman of the Club said the elections for the members of Executive Committee of the club for next two years i.e 2015-2016 were held here this evening. Seventeen candidates contested the elections. He said eleven out of 17 contestants were elected and Vijay Saraf ca...
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TTP exposes Pak Army's 'dirty role' in Kashmir
'Army exploited Kashmiri youth, used militants for proxy war against India'
12/28/2014 10:39:10 PM
Javaid Naikoo Early Times Report Srinagar, Dec 28: In a shocking revelation terrorist group Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has released a video accusing the Pakistani Army of exploiting youth of Kashmir in the name of Jihad and attacking the Mujahideen after using them for carrying out proxy war in Jammu and Kashmir in the name of freedom and in Afghanistan as well. According to national media reports, TTP which is under attack of Pakistani Army following the Peshawar Massacre in which TTP killed around 150 children in a School in its video which supposedly seems to be of its senior Commander namely Adnan Rashid who is a former Pakistan Air Force official and who is involved in a...
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SIC orders refund of RTI fee to applicant
Puts BDO on penalty notice
12/28/2014 10:38:50 PM
Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 28: As the Public Information Officer (PIO) cum Block Development Officer (BDO) Drabshalla in Kishtwar district asked an RTI applicant to pay photocopying fees to the tune of Rs 9,500 even after the lapse of 30 days , the State Information Commission (SIC) has taken this matter very seriously and has directed the BDO to refund the said fees as the same cannot be charged if the PIO does not provide the information within a stipulated time of 30 days. The SIC has also issued a penalty show cause notice in favour of the erring BDO who is presently posted in Ghat block of Doda. Copy of SIC order available with Early Times reveals that Farooq Ahmed Keen, S/O M...
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LOCAL NEWS
Rath Khardha Mela commences at Ghagwal
BJP stages massive protest against former MoS; torches effigy
Poonch residents express concern rue over bad condition of park
Tributes paid to Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan
President Rehari Business Association congratulates Pathania
Uday Bhanu appointed as national secretary of NSUI
Congress Seva Dal celebrates foundation day
KPs return to homeland, Art 370 issues to be addressed: Min
Army distributes relief items among flood victims
Don't want re-elections in Kashmir: BJP
One dies in road mishap
Three found dead mysteriously
Gulabgarh-Machail road on BJP's priority: Sharma
JKNPP alleges poll rigging; asks for re-election
Valley continues to reel under cold wave, Leh records lowest
Govt puts lives of PRP, other candidates to grave risk
Centre asked not to shrug off re-building flood-hit Kashmir
102 militants killed; 29 Army men lost lives in J&K in 2014'
"Cities, villages facing neglect"
WR to introduce weakly train between Indore, Jammu Tawi
16 year old hangs to death
BJP plays Hindu CM card
Modi wave swept away Congress in Jammu: Taj
2014 records 562 ceasefire violations in Jammu & Kashmir, highest in 11 years
Congress celebrates foundation day
JU conducts net test
SRMWC appeals JMC Commissioner to re-build drain
J-K law does not allow defections
SAD congratulates PM for BJP victory in Jharkhand, J&K
PK applauds KPs for upholding Margadarshan Resolution
People of both regions want their promises to be fulfilled: Kuldeep Rao
ATMA Jammu takes stock of ongoing activities
Natrang stages Hindi play ''Lohaar Ki Ek'
7th season of Pt Uma Dutt Sharma Sangeet Mahotsav organized
Prakash Parv celebrated across Jammu
VKMI celebrates foundation day
ReT Teachers' Forum to hold protest on January 3
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