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| Grand finale: Azad, Farooq hit ground on same day | | BATTLE OF POONCH | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Dec 8: In a final showdown at battle of Poonch, Sunday will pick up fresh heat as Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and National Conference patron Dr Farooq Abdullah test the popularity ground on same day.
As over two dozen top National Conference and Congress leadersincluding many legislators and Ministers continue to camp in Poonch,the two top most leaders of both parties are reaching Poonch tomorrow for the grand finale. It will be an interesting scene when the National Conference patron, Dr Farooq Abdullah, lands in Poonch tomorrow where Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad, would also seek voters support on the same day. Dr Farooq left for Rajouri today where he will spend the night and tomorrow morning he will be in Poonch. Mr Azad is likely to be in Pooch in the afternoon.
Dr Farooq's charisma will be on test for the first time during the last five years. Since he did not campaign in 2002 Assembly poll his skill in turning the tide the tide in favour of the NC candidate, Aijaz Jan, will be tested in the light of party President, Omar Abdullah's rec... | |
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| Unrest continues at JU campus, VC meets CM | | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Dec 8: As the Jammu University campus continued to simmer for third consecutive day, the Vice Chancellor Prof Amitabh Mattoo this morning had a meeting with the Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad to discuss the situation arising out at the campus following clashed between groups of students.
However, the series of protests and demonstrations continued for the day. Irate students of Jammu University continued their protest against the University authorities for the third consecutive day here today demanding withdrawal of FIR against students leaders.
The students also burnt down effigy of university Vice Chancellor outside university campus and shouted slogans ag... | |
| | | | The SRTC reality check: Minister inspects tickets, 4 suspended | | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Dec 8: The terminally sick government owned State Road Transport Corporation seems to have first time across a reality check for the violations which have been more like a norm under the official patronage.
Much to the surprise of management and bus perators, the passengers traveling in the SRTC buses were asked to show their tickets –perhaps for the first time. And the person asking for tickets was no less than
the Transport Minister.
Following reports of ferrying passengers in the SRTC buses without any tickets thus bypassing the amount realized to private pockets of operators instead of the corporation account where it should have gone, the Minister of T... | |
| | | | Heading towards hill, avoid polythene | | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Dec 8: If you are planning a New Year party at a picnic spot or hill station be sure that you are not carrying any polythene bag along. Ignoring this warning may cost you Rs 5000 and may be a brief imprisonment as well.
The government has notified ban on carrying and using
non-biodegradable materials to the protected and government managed hill stations, picnic spots etc.
In this connection the Chairman of Pollution Control Board CM Seth today convened a meeting of officers of various departments to implement the Jammu and Kashmir Non-Biodegradable Material (Management, Handling and Disposal) Act, 2007 in the state.
In the meeting, Seth asked the officers t... | |
| | | | Azad meets Mufti, cabinet expansion likely on Dec 12 | | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Dec 8: The political circles in the winter capital were today left surprised when Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad drove to the residence of Peoples Democratic Patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.
This was the first courteous meeting between the two this year which witnessed a war of wits between the Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party on an array of issues.
Sources said that both leaders discussed a wide range of issues and arrived at a consensus on the issue of cabinet expansion and reshuffle. It is learnt that following meeting between Azad and Mufti the cabinet expansion is likely to take place on the evening of December 12 Azad accompanied by wife Shamin D... | |
| | | | Jammu, Srinagar included in mega cities project | | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Dec 8
Jammu and Srinagar cities have been included in a mega cities project by the Union Cabinet.
Both Jammu and Srinagar have been put under developmental projects, which would cost around Rs 600 crore. The cities have been included in Phase-VII of the National Highways Development Project for construction of ring roads, bye-passes, fly-overs in mega cities as a special case, a central govt official said.
The project was conceived for the mega cities of the country and however, this would help to decongest the twin cities.
Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad had requested the Union Transport Minister T R Balu for the inclusion of the twin cities in phase-VII... | |
| | | | ‘Mysterious death raises several eye brows’ | | Cop’s body recovered from canal | | | ET Follow up
Jammu | Dec 8
The recovery of the body of a selection grade constable Dalip Kumar of Muthi from the canal near Paloura has raised several eye brows.
The deceased posted at Kanachak was missing since December 1 and his body was recovered from the canal yesterday and later handed over to the family members for performing last rites, after conducting postmortem. The police after registering a case has started investigation in the mysterious death of the police cop.
The sources said the deceased was transferred from Khour police station some three months back and was posted at Kanachak police station and on December 1 after performing his duty, he boarded a Sumo vehicle to re... | |
| | | | Power shut down | | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Dec 8
To carry out urgent maintenance work of 33/11 KV R/Stn. Wazarat, the power supply shall remain affected in the areas of Mastgarh, Mohalla Dalpatian, Pirmitha, parts of Gujjar Nagar and other adjoining areas on December 09, 2007 from 10 am to 2 pm.
While to carry out stringing work for evacuation of power from up- coming Grid Station at Gangyal the power supply shall remain affected in the areas Nanak Nagar, Trikute Nagar, Gangyal, part of Gangyal-Industry, Greater Kailash, Preet Nagar and adjoining areas which are being fed from 33KV G-3 and BB- Gangyal lines on December 09, 2007 from 9 am to 1 pm.
According to Superintending Engineer, Electric Main... | |
| | | | Police engages witchcrafts to solve theft mystery | | | | ET Exclusive
Jammu | Dec 8
It may look incredible but is a fact that despite availability of modern technology and other methods, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have sought the help of witchcrafts to solve a theft case.
According to reports about four months back, thieves barged into Post office at Taryath during the night and decamped with cash amounting to Rs 36000 by breaking open the locker. When the staff members reported on duty next morning they found the lockers broken open and the cash missing and immediately informed the police and a formal case was accordingly registered.
Sources said during the investigations, the police picked up several persons of the area for questioning ... | |
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