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| Not merely by generating hopes! | | `Make a child smile' | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Feb 2: The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) Jammu Kashmir has published an advertisement in local dailies urging general public to inform the parents of children in need of specialized treatment in higher institutions within and outside the State.
But for the CAG report, this advertisement would definitely project a rosy picture of the NRHM in the State. The CAG report has made a detailed mention of staff crunch in the hospitals forcing around two million people every year to go outside the State for treatment of various ailments.
According to CAG report there is acute shortage of drugs in the hospital. Even normal saline (glucose) is not available in the s... | |
| | | | Land grabbers with political links rule the roost | | A mole in Sidhra Golf Course | | | Early Times Report
jammu, Feb 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has failed to remove the encroachment around the Sidhra Golf course, where some people have illegally occupied Government land. The encroachment has adversely affected the beauty of the golf course which has the distinction of being one of the finest courses in plains of North India.
Half hearted attempts by the Government to clear the encroachments have led to clashes. The concerned have sought stern action against the encroachers.
Sidhra Golf Course, is under construction near the banks of river Tawi in Sidhra area in outskirts of Jammu city. On one side, golf course touches the feet of famous Bahu Fort whereas it has a ... | |
| | | | Sidhra Golf Course, several other projects san mandatory administrative approval | | | | Avinash Azad
jammu, Feb 2: Poor administrative and technical supervision has caused inordinate delay in completion of many a developmental projects in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in gross public inconvenience and unwarranted cost escalation. Sidhra Golf Course is one of such projects which has remained incomplete even after the lapse of five years due to lackadaisical attitude of the executing agency.
Sources in the Government divulge that the hyped project does not even have the administrative approval. Without mandatory approval, Sidhra Golf Course was taken up at an estimated cost of Rs 41 crore in September 2007. Sources told Early Times that every project costing Rs 5 crore or abo... | |
| | | | Pak can reap fruits from peace on LoC | | | |
Early Times Report
jammu, Feb 2: When during the height of recent breezy border conflict between India and Pakistan the cross-LoC trade on Poonch-Rawalakot route was suspended it indicated that Islamabad was simply interested more in the political equation than trade and travel. Possibly Islamabad is unaware of the merits of increased trade and travel between the two sides otherwise it would have left it to the traders on both sides of the LoC to decide whether to continue the cross-LoC trade or not.
In fact there was no reason for Pakistan to suspend trade of Poonch-Rawalakot route when it had not suspended trading on Srinagar-Muzaffarabad route. Since two Indian soldiers had been bru... | |
| | | | Defeat of Cong-supported SAD in Delhi a bad omen for UPA | | Advantage BJP | | | Rustam
jammu, Feb 2: The just-held elections to the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) ended the 11-year unbroken domination of the Congress-backed Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Delhi over the politically crucial DSGMC. The results were declared on January 30, with the Congress-backed SAD (Delhi) wining a paltry 8 seats, as against its earlier tally of 28, and the BJP-backed Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD-Badal) winning as many as 37 seats in the 46-member DSGMC. It was a spectacular victory of the BJP-backed SAD (Badal) and a massive defeat of the Congress-backed SAD (Delhi). The defeat of the SAD (Delhi) was, in fact, a personal defeat of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit and former ... | |
| | | | `Swindled huge funds under IAY, MGNREGA' | | Govt shields Budgam's VIP Sarpanch | | | ET Report
Srinagar, Feb 2: A Sarpanch from Kutabal village in Chadoora block of Budgam remained in the news for quite some time last year when he was exposed of swindling lakhs of rupees by providing cheques worth Rs 13 lakh to his close relatives which included some minor children. This matter was unearthed by a local RTI activist who sought the details from BDO’s office Chadoora under J&K RTI Act. After this incident the Sarpanch was forced to pay back Rs 5.53 lakh into the Govt treasury but as per reports the rest of the money still lies with him.
A team from Govt of India Ministry of Rural Development visited the said village to enquire about the complaint which was filed with high ... | |
| | | | NC's Nawa-e-Subha headquarter major PDD defaulter in Valley | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 2: One of the biggest private defaulters of Power Development Department (PDD) in the Valley is none other than the NC whose president is the Chief Minister and also holds the PDD portfolio under his charge.
Speaking to some media persons in Srinagar the new provincial president of the NC, Nasir Aslam Wani has said he did not know anything about the PDD arrears against the NC's Nawa-e-Subha headquarters and if true the dues would be paid shortly.
Engineers of the PDD have disclosed that the NC headquarters in Srinagar is one of the biggest defaulters of the department, but have not afforded any plausible explanation as to why they have still not snapped... | |
| | | | SVO, Chief Secretary owe some explanation | | SHC's displeasure over Baseer Khan | | | Bashir Assad
jammu, Feb 2: The State Vigilance Organisation, the Chief Secretary and above all the Omar Government owe quite some explanation over induction of Baseer Ahmad Khan, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar into the IAS and his appointment to the crucial post he is holding at present after State High Court expressed its displeasure over the same.
Omar Abdullah Government is yet to respond to the High Court remarks that the Deputy Commissioners of the twin capital cities should have clean and unblemished service records. The remarks were made by the Court while hearing a CMA wherein serious allegations were made against Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Baseer Ahmad Khan. Though the Govern... | |
| | | | Bhalla launches Rs 68 lakh development projects at Qasmi Nagar | | | | JAMMU, Feb 2:Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture Raman Bhalla has said that State Government endeavors to eradicate illiteracy from every nook and corner of the state by opening and upgrading scores of schools besides equipping the Government educational institutions with better infrastructure and qualified staff.
This was stated by the Minister while addressing a large gathering after laying foundation stone for additional accommodation block in newly upgraded Government High School, Qasim Nagar under Rashtriya Madhyamic Shiksha Abhiyan (RAMSA), here today. Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation Kuldeep Lal Khajuria besides other senior officers of School Education, Public ... | |
| | | | Titan Eye Plus introduces 'Trendz 2013' | | | | Jammu, Feb 2:Titan Eye Plus, an eyewear retailer chain launched Trendz 2013 collection, here today. Speaking on the occasion, Omraj Sharma, Area Manager, Titan Eye +, said, "Eyewear is fast becoming an indispensible fashion accessory. We have always been committed to bringing the latest global fashion trends to the Indian consumer at affordable prices & launched the "Trendz" collection of frames in August 2012 which received a fabulous response. This has encouraged us to introduce new styles under Trendz 2013 to offer even more choice for consumers to select from." Titan Eye Plus being a leader in the eyewear segment is focused on creating awareness for the need of vision correction. To s... | |
| | | | 6 days re -orientation training course for teachers concludes | | | | Early Times Report
Kishtwar, Feb 2: Six days long reorientation training course for teacher of Kishtwar district was concluded, here today.
Speaking on the conclusion of course, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kishtwar Lok Nath Butt emphasized up on the teacher community for developing better teacher and student relationship.
CEO urged upon them to dedicate and devote him for the betterment of education standard in the government run schools.
He said that being a responsible person of the society, teacher must transform the things into the reality so that he could be remembered by the people for his services even after his death. "A successful teacher will always be remembered not only am... | |
| | | | Mir asks people to benefit from country's huge economic potential | | | | early times report
CHINKAH (ARNAS), Feb 2: Holding cheap politicking responsible for the backwardness of Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir today asked the people of the state to take the benefits of huge economic power that India is emerging.
The Minister was addressing a mammoth public gathering at Chinkah , Arnas today.
Minister for PHE, Irrigation, Flood Control, Sham Lal Sharma, Minster of State for Revenue and Rehabilitation, Ajiaz Ahmad khan, Member Parliament, Lal Singh, MLC, Sham Lal Bhagat, senior leader Kavil Singh also spoke on the occasion.
Mir said over the past six decades since India became independent, the country has marched ahead on the pat... | |
| | | | Youth Congress extends its support to protesting Leighton workers | | | |
EARLY TIMES REPORT
Jammu, Feb 2: Condemning atrocities against workers of Leighton Company by allegedly hired goons of the Company Youth Congress further had extended its full support to the workers on strike against denial to their rights.
Condemning the dictatorial approach towards its employees, the State President Shahnawaz Choudhary, Pranav Shagotra State Vice President Youth Congress and Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha President Pankaj Basotra alleged that there is a nexus between the officials of the company and some anti social elements from the outside the area and with the support of these anti social elements the officials of the company always tried to harass the workers of the c... | |
| | | | Omar reviews restoration of Poonch transmission line, | | directs fast tracking of process | | | JAMMU, Feb 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed the status of restoration of Poonch power transmission line at a high level meeting of PDD officers here. The transmission line has been severely damaged by the recent heavy snowfall in the area. Various towers have got completely uprooted whileas many have been broken by the snow storm. Receiving detailed brief on the restoration work, the Chief Minister asked the PDD department to put in added efforts so that the transmission line is restored within the shortest possible time. The meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary Power Development Department, Development Commissioner Power, various Chief Engineers and other officers... | |
| | | | Kranti dal meets director CAPD | | | |
Jammu, Feb 2: Kranti Dal (KD) has demanded enquiry against less weight pack of flour bag and shortage of ration supply, LPG Gas, Kerosene-Oil and issue of new ration card. As per press release, KD's chairman Anan Sharma has said that no step was taken against shortage of ration like flour, rice, k-oil and LPG gas from the government side so far. "Yet people getting 20 kg wheat flour which is 15kg less than scale set by CAPD" he said. He further said, "Shortage of wheat flour at every ration depot of Jammu city, and dealers claim that they were getting under scale ration. Issuance of new ration cards, there is lot of prevailing difficulties while getting LPG connections, so there is needed... | |
| | | | Sublime santoor by Abhay Sopori on day 2 of SaMaPa Aalap | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 2 : The ongoing disturbance in Sidra area where the 2nd day of the SaMaPa Aalap Festival 2013 was to be held didn't stop SaMaPa from organizing the concert.
While the institute authorities and SaMaPa, keeping in mind the security of the children, deferred the concert by a few days, but Santoor Maestro & Music Composer and Secretary SaMaPa, Abhay Rustum Sopori decided to have a small Bhaitak concert instead and not give a gap in the festival mood.
The 2nd day of the festival featured Santoor recital by Abhay Sopori in a bhaitak concert at Namdhari Dharamshala. He was accompanied on Tabla by Pt. Mithilesh Jha from Delhi. The concert was attended by eminent mu... | |
| | | | PDP frames block unit | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 2: People Democratic Party's (PDPs) block unit Keller of Doda District today framed its new body to strengthen the party.
Senior leader, Mehboob Iqbal has framed a committee, Mohd Sadiq Zargar as Convener, Rajinder Kumar Manhas as President, Jaswant Singh and Naseer Ahmed as Vice Presidents, Mohd Iqbal Rather as General Secretary, Dimple Kotwal as Organizing Secretary, Ajaz Rishu as Publicity Secretary, Bilal Malik as Secretary were being appointed by PDP.
Besides Bharat Bhushan, Mool Raj, Modi Lal, Khurshid Malik, Mushtaq Ahmed, Krishan Lal, Kewal Krishan, Ashraf Zargar, Master Bhagat Ram, Madan Lal, Nazir Malik, Rajesh Kumar, Nek Chand, Abdul Gani Mir, Jan... | |
| | | | Is Kashmir part of secular India or part of Islamic Republic of Pakistan? | | Holy Amarnath Yatra-2013 | | | Neha
jammu, Feb 2: Notwithstanding Governor NN Vohra's negative role during the 2008 Amarnath land row and his controversial views on the so-called Kashmir problem as well as his failure to rein in the NC-led coalition Government which went beyond constitutional confines and created doubts in the minds of the majority community about the political status of the State vis-a-vis India several times during the past more than four years, he and the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board of which he is the ex-officio chairman deserve appreciation for their positive decision on Shri Amarnath Yatra-2013. The duration of annual Yatra this year will be 55 days, as against the last year's 39-days duration - a d... | |
| | | | DDC flags off OP Sadbhawna tour for girls | | | | early times report
KISHTWAR, Feb 2: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kishtwar Saleem Mohammad Chowdhary today flagged off the Operation Sadbhawna tour for girl students in presence of Commandant 9 Sector RR Kishtwar Brigadier Hatish Kholi, Commander 17 RR Col. R S Lehal and Additional SP Kishtwar Kulbir Singh.
While talking to the media persons on the sideline of the event, Commandant 9 Sector RR Kishtwar said that an educational-cum-motivational tour named as "Firdous-e-Watan" was organized by Headquarter Counter Insurgency Force (Delta) in collaboration with 17 RR under the aegis of Headquarter 9 sector RR for girl students of various schools hailing from insurgency affected ar... | |
| | | | Change will come with first vote cast wisely: Mehbooba | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR, Feb 2: Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has said the people of the state alone can bring in a change in the system of governance and their lives through the process of public accountability.
Addressing a meeting of party workers in Pahalgam today, she said change would start with the first vote cast in right direction that could make all political parties accountable to people for whatever good or bad they do. "PDP is an important instrument in this process as it has provided the people with a credible alternative first time in our history" she added. Mehbooba said the governance has been made hostage to vested interests of a single p... | |
| | | | Disempowerment of KPs shows arrogance of power in NC, Cong: PDP | | Smelling foul, demands audit of PM's package | | |
'Valley protests biggest blackmailing tool of NC..'
Early Times REport
Jammu, Feb 2: Amid widespread criticism over ignoring minorities, Kashmir Pandits in particular in the state Council of Ministers yet again, the opposition PDP today hit the nail against ruling coalition partners NC and Congress alleging both had adopted a policy of deliberate disempowerment of the community politically as the latter formed no vote bank power for these parties. Cautioning on the warning note, PDP leadership said the policy of pushing the community to wall and alienate them completely from power circles would weaken the already fragile socio secular fabric in the state and erode strong cultural li... | |
| | | | Villagers protest against militant turned Sarpanch | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 2: People of Raiyaar village of Budgam today staged protest in Srinagar against a former militant turned sarpanch alleging that he was indulging in score of unlawful and unethical activities besides embezzling government funds in connivance with some government officers of the district. According to the residents of area, Sarpanch identified as Mohammad Maqbool Mir has spread a reign of terror in the area and is repeatedly beating the locals with support of other Panchs by openly flashing his gun. They alleged that the Sarpanch is involved in embezzlement of funds meant for the IAY and MGNREGA schemes and recently beat an RTI activist who dared to exp... | |
| | | | Rural dev works in J-K not getting due recognition: Minister | | | | early times report
New Delhi, Feb 2: Jammu and Kashmir Government today complained about not getting due recognition from the Centre on the good work in rural development being done by the state despite the threat of militancy and inhospitable terrain.
The matter was raised by State Rural Development Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar at the MGNREGA Sammelan which saw Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi giving away awards to districts and gram panchayats for commendable work in various categories of rural job scheme.
Addressing the programme, immediately after Singh and Sonia left the venue, Sagar said that many districts and gram panchayats in Jammu and Kashmir were... | |
| | | | Handover Amarnath pilgrimage to KPs: PDP | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 2: In what can be seen as a statement loaded with political ramifications PDP today demanded that annual Amarnath pilgrimage be allowed to be conducted by Kashmiri Pandits contending that abode of Shiva is a religious place that essentially belonged to the community for centuries . The PDP leader Dr Sameer Koul asserted KPs have major stakes in the pilgrimage and deep religious sentiments associated with Yatra and the community is well capable of handling it smoothly .
" Kashmiri Pandits have age old religious and spiritual ties with Amarnath (Lord Shiva's abode)……but unfortunately they have now been completely sidelined and have no role nor any say in ... | |
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