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| “In Power” or “Out of Power”, red light continue to blink on politicians’ vehicles | | >>No action as Police fears their backlash after return to power | | | Devender Padha | Sandeep Bhat
Jammu | Mar14
Whether “In Power” or “Out of Power” it has now become a routine for all the politicians of the J&K state, irrespective of their political affiliations, to use red lights on their personal vehicles throughout despite clear cut directions of the High Court on the use of red light on vehicles. Meanwhile, Police authorities hesitate to initiate action against these erring politicians fearing backlash from them after their return to power.
Authoritative sources told “Early Times” on the condition of anonymity that almost all the politicians of the state, irrespective of their political affiliations, continue to use red lights on their vehicle despite knowing the fact that they are not authorized for the same. Even the sitting MLAs and MLCs are not even allowed to use red light on their vehicles, only those holding the position of ministers are authorized for using the same. Meanwhile, Police has remained on backfoot while dealing with such elements and so far nobody has been booked for such a violation. Inside sources revealed that orders h... | |
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| Phunsog reviews progress on Mubarak Mandi restoration project | | | | Jammu, March 14
In order to speed up the restoration work of heritage complex Mubarak Mandi and clear all decks for smooth launching of prestigious project for the purpose taken in hand, Chief Secretary Mr. C. Phunsog discussed related matters at a high level meeting here today.
Heads of various departments concerned with project participated in the meeting and presented details about the work done and of the steps in the pipeline.
Principal Secretaries of Agriculture, Industries and Commerce, Chief Electoral Officer, Commissioner Secretary R&B, Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone, IGP CRPF, Chief Postmaster General Jammu J&K Circle and Directors of various departments attende... | |
| | | | Girdle the loins, show quick response: Azad to Adm | | | | Srinagar, March 14
Chief Minister Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad Wednesday directed divisional administration Kashmir to girdle the loins, be responsive and put in all efforts to relieve the people of the difficulties caused by untimely heavy snowfall and incessant rains. He had an extensive tour of Srinagar city visiting scores of areas right from Barzulla to Sidharbal-Hazratbal.
Chief Minister who was accompanied by Minister for Education Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, Minister for Power Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora, Director General of Police Mr. Gopal Sharma and Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Mr. Basharat Ahmad visited exterior and interior areas including Soura, Ali Jan road, Idgah, Sherikhas, Safakada... | |
| | | | Azad alongwith Ministers, senior officers makes intensive surprise visit of interior areas of Jammu city till midnight | | | | JAMMU, MARCH 14
Chief Minister Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad started his surprise and extensive tour of 40 important places of Jammu city including old and new areas to personally monitor the condition of roads, lanes, bye-lanes, drains, sanitation, electric network and water supply last night. His tour started at 10 p.m. and continued till midnight.
Chief Minister was accompanied by Minister for Health and Medical Education Mr. Mangat Ram Sharma, Minister for R&B Mr. Gulchain Singh Charak, MLA Mr. Yogesh Sawhney, Mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation Mr. Narinder Singh, Secretary R&B Mr. Shailendra Kumar, Chief Engineer R&B Jammu Mr. M. M. Sharma, other senior officers and engineers.
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| | | | Sonia Gandhi is angry, stops UP poll list | | Corruption allegations find a forceful expression | | | NEW DELHI, MAR 14:
The Congress supremo, Sonia Gandhi, has taken many a stalwart in her party by surprise while spewing fire against "dishonest" acts by some Congressmen in Uttar Pradesh (UP). She has put on hold the release of the list of Congress candidates for the upcoming Asembly polls in UP.
According to knowledgeable sources, Sonia Gandhi's decision followed revelations that money changed hands while including names of certain individuals in the panel of prospective candidates. These sources told EARLY TIMES that the matter came to light in a report submitted by a 58-member team appointed by her parliamentarian son, Rahul Gandhi, to visit all 52 districts of Uttar Pradesh inc... | |
| | | | It is 'difficult' to lay down time-frame: Patil | | Afzal Guru' s hanging is delayed | | | NEW DELHI, MAR 14:
Good news for the detained Kashmiri militant, Afzal Guru: The death sentence awarded to him is quite unlikely to be executed in the near future. And bad news for Guru's foes, particularly the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP): The government of India continues to be unable to lay down a time-frame vis-a-vis hanging of Afzal Guru.
Afzal Guru's alleged role in the 2001 terror attack on Parliament echoed in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday during Question Hour. The govgernment stated that no time-frame could be laid down for executing the death sentence awarded to Afzal Guru.
Shivraj Patil, Minister for Home Affairs said in reply to a question: "Time is of consequence and i... | |
| | | | Burglary solved Within 24 Hours | | | | SAMBA: In another major achievement Samba police has unearthed a burglary worth lakhs of rupees at Samba. Interestingly the stolen gold and cash has been recovered in just 13 hours thus beating all previous records.
Sub-Divisional Police Officer Samba, DySP Abrar Chowdhary while addressing a press conference at Samba informed that on 12 March one Ashok Kumar S/O Shiv Ram of ward number 11(Arazi) Samba was making arrangements in respect function of sutra of his son, in which connection he called a painter to his house for painting two godrej almirahs. Both the almirahs were shown to the painter by the owner to note their dimensions. The crooked painter however stealthily observed the pre... | |
| | | | Return of Army to barracks only after peace in Kashmir: Governor | | | | Jammu, March 14
Governor Lt. General (Retd) S. K. Sinha today said that the Army will return to barracks after performing internal security duties once complete peace returns to the State, plagued by terrorism.
“Every other day terrorists kill innocent people and how can their security be put in jeopardy”, the Governor said while interacting with a group of elders here this morning after their return from Watten Ki Ser organised by the Army under Operation Sadhbavna.
General Sinha said that peace is imperative for progress and the Army is supplementing the efforts in restoring complete normalcy in the State. He, however, said that there might be an odd black sheep even in the Army, a... | |
| | | | Highway remains blocked, affected areas without power | | 50 tourist vehicles rescued, Shrine among 55 structures damaged | | | Srinagar, Mar 14
Inspite of improvement in weather conditions across the state, life remained crippled in may parts of Jammu and Kashmir. While the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for the fourth consecutive day today, power supply was not restored in many affected areas of Kashmir and Jammu divisions.
Official sources said that the 300 Kilometer long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for the fourth consecutive day today due to the landslides at various places between Ramban and Banihal.
BECON officials have pressed men and machinery in service to repair damaged stretches and clear landslides from the highway at Panthihal, Ramsu and Ramban.
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| | | | Power Strike: Govt takes strict posture, asks employees to resume work | | Employees refuse to budge, say ready to face action | | |
Jammu/Srinagar, Mar 14:
Taking strict posture, chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today asked the striking employees of Power Development Corporation to resume their work within 24 hours or face stern action. However, terming the CM’s statement as `pressure tactics’, the PDD employees union has refused resume work till their long pending demands are fulfilled.
Well informed sources said that the chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad chaired a meeting of senior government functionaries at Srinagar to review the situation arising out of heavy snow and rain fall across Kashmir region.
Restoration of power supply, clearance of roads, stock of food grains and other related matters were discussed in... | |
| | | | FCI denies irregularity in depots | | | |
JAMMU MARCH 14
A spokesman of Food Corporation of India has denied the report published in a section of press here that CBI during its raid had noticed major irregularities in FCI depots here as factually incorrect and baseless.
FA Khan General Manager of the Corporation in a communication while confirming the CBI inspection of its depots on March 5 last said that as per the preliminary enquiry after conducting peripheral counting and bag to bag re-weightment of stocks, no major irregularity was noticed in any of the depots inspected. He said the stocks were found intact as per the book balance.
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