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| JK Tourism bigwigs on 'junket tour' to Russia? | | Cash strapped State cries | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 14: State Tourism Ministry is planning for a tourism culture tour for Russia within a week's time.
As per the information gathered from sources, the tour, though based on a focus to showcase tourism potentialities of the state and get acquaintance with the tourism probabilities on the foreign soils, this state's effort is being seen as a dry exercise conducted by the Minister himself only along with his Commissioner Secretary and both directors of the region accompanying him.
The conspicuousness of such tour is that no cultural troupe , handicrafts expo, heritage showcasing or any allied state exhibits regarding the tourism prospective of the state are being taken along to display in Moscow, Russia which could have made a sense out of such tour being a worthy accomplishment of the state.
While the sources privy to Tourism Ministry inform that tour is likely to flag in anytime between Mar 18 to Mar 20, all attempts to reach the Tourism Minister G A Mir failed as his mobile sounded out of reach since past two days.
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| NC's political drama on Leh-Ladakh, Jammu-Poonch Lok Sabha seats | | Labha Ram, Hassan Khan likely to spoil party! | | | Syed Junaid Hashmi
JAMMU, Mar 14: Despite having got 'electoral alliance' wish fulfilled, National Conference (NC) has not seemingly stopped itself from playing 'political dramas' with Congress.
In Kargil, National Conference (NC) moved no-confidence motion against the Congressman Asgar Ali Karbalaie heading Kargil's Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC). Not only was motion moved but Hassan Khan who is National Conference (NC) councilor in LAHDC Kargil as well as ex-Member Parliament (MP) from Leh-Ladakh Parliamentary constituency told Early Times that there is no alliance with Congress in Kargil. "We have no alliance with them in Kargil, "said Hassan Khan.
He added "Congre... | |
| | | | Omar has crossed red line on Modi: Cong | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 14: Cong has expressed its unhappiness over Omar Abdullah's overtures on Narendra Modi. The party has said that the Chief Minister has not only crossed the redline but is playing a double-game at the fag end of his tenure for his political survival.
Omar in a recent interview to a Kashmir based new agency, on alliance with the NDA, said that "though the people in the state don't know much about Modi and Gujarat but let us see."
This is being viewed in the political circles as opening of communication channels with Narendra Modi, as he is tipped to be the next Prime Minister as per the poll analysis of major media groups. "Omar has crossed the red-line wit... | |
| | | | Azad spins suspense at Rajouri rally, says not in a 'position' to contest polls | | As party leaders put up united show, NC sets tone for 'coordination' | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 14: In what could be seen as Congress playing the game of suspense on hide and seek pattern, party stalwart Ghulam Nabi Azad today said he was not in favour of contesting Lok Sabha elections as he is under 'pressure' of huge responsibility of ensuring victory in favour of the party on as many seats across the nation. Azad's sudden statement dismissed the speculations of his name for Doda -Udhampur seat which also indicate the decks are now clear for Lal Singh to contest from this constituency. As state unit of Congress put up a united show in kickstarting the campaign from Sunderbani, ruling ally National Conference too set the mood for 'coordination' by exten... | |
| | | | Search Committee fails to search a Chairman for JKBOSE | | MP backing Goswami for top job | | | K Koushal
JAMMU, Mar 14: Failure of a high level search committee to zero in on a name for the post of Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education is being attributed by the insiders to the intention of absorbing the incumbent Secretary for the top job.
Sources said that the 5 members time bound search committee led by Principal Secretary Home Suresh Kumar including members Secretary School Education Hirdesh Kumar, Secretary Higher Education Department Sheikh Mushtaq Ahmad, Secretary Housing and Urban Development Department, Ex-chairman Dr Sheikh Bashir Ahmed was constituted in the month of October 2013 with a mandate to find a suitable chairman within one month which was, howeve... | |
| | | | Govt release 5 Cr for Kashmir, Rs 1.20 Cr for Doda, Kishtwar | | MET predicts more snow, rains | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Jammu, Mar 14: The recent snowfall and incessant rains in Kashmir and parts of Jammu division destroyed property worth crores.
While the losses are being assessed, the government has released Rs 5 Crore for Kashmir and Rs 1.20 crore to Doda, Reasi, Kishtwar and Ramban districts for meeting the urgent exigencies.
Meanwhile reaching out to the people of far flung and inaccessible areas of Marwah, Warwan and Dachhan in District Kishtwar for exact assessment of damages and to take stock of availability of essential services, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Mohammad Javed Khan along with S P Kishtwar Sanjay Kotwal today visited these cut off areas through state chopper wherein... | |
| | | | Separatist factions worried as UJC chairman Salah-ud-Din tipped to replace ailing Geelani | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 14: As the health of hardliner separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani deteriorated since last week, followed by speculations regarding Geelani's successor, sources within separatist camps said that United Jihad Council (UJC) chairman Salah-ud-Din may replace Geelani initially operating from Pakistan.
Chairman of his faction (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani who is presently under treatment of Specialized doctors in Delhi according to sources deteriorating health condition of Geelani has given birth to restlessness among all the separatist factions operating in Kashmir and Pakistan occupied Kashmir as well.
Sources said that since Geelani did not nominate anybody... | |
| | | | PCI likely to cut plan again for non-utilization of funds | | | | Bashir Assad
SRINAGAR, Mar 14: Due to non utilization of funds at the end the current fiscal and delay in release of funds to the administrative departments , the Planning Commission of India is expected to cut the plan size further for the second consecutive fiscal. Though by the end of December 2013, the State Government had been able to spend just 36 per cent funds in district plan outlays for various developmental activities, as stated by it on the floor of the house earlier last month, it has again failed in releasing the due installment received from the PCI under the Plan 2013-14.
Sources in the Finance Department told Early Times that although the Government has received the funds... | |
| | | | Jammu loses 7 lives, 700 houses to snow, rains | | Kishtwar faces ration shortage | | | Sumit Sharma
Jammu, Mar 14: Seven people have lost their lives with over 700 houses destroyed due to incessant rains, floods and snowfall from 09/03/2014 to 12/03/2014 in four districts of Jammu province. This was stated by the Divisional Commissioner Jammu while responding to a RTI query.
The four districts include Rajouri, Doda, Reasi and Kathua . Reasi is the worst hit where four people faced nature's wrath while one each died in rest of the three districts.
Further 144 schemes of government including PHE Sector, Irrigation Sector and Flood Control got affected which require Rs 178 lakh for restoration in district Ramban only.
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| | | | Need to promote mainstream politics in Kashmir | | Menace of separatism | | | Neha
JAMMU, Mar 14: The separatist movement in Kashmir Valley has lost its sheen and appeal. In fact, it is in complete disarray. A very vast majority of population in Kashmir has developed an indifferent attitude towards the movement believing, and rightly so, that it would lead them nowhere and would only cause more death and destruction in the Valley. Only a few vested interests and disgruntled elements here and there in Kashmir continue to support and take part in the secessionist movement for monetary gains. The fact is that an overwhelming majority of general public in Kashmir has developed hatred for the movement. It wants peace and normalcy in the Valley so that it could work in a ... | |
| | | | Defeating votaries of Greater Kashmir | | Moves are afoot to dismember Jammu | | | Rustam
JAMMU, Mar 14: Jammu province is unique in many respects. It is hilly and mountainous and it is an abode of many communities. It houses Dogri, Gojri, Pathowari, Punjabi and Urdu speaking people. Communal amity in the province is its unique feature. Between 1947 and till date, the people of Jammu province worked in tandem to defeat those handfuls who wished to vitiate the atmosphere. Leave aside a few aberrations here and there, especially in the erstwhile Doda district. Even when the militancy was at its peak in the state, the people, cutting across political and religious lines, did not allow thing to go out of in Jammu province, thus establishing their commitment to the unity and ... | |
| | | | 9000 vehicles cross tunnel | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 14: Over 9000 light and heavy vehicles were cleared on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway today.
SSP highway Dr Haseeb Mughal while giving details said that till 8 PM today 4018 heavy and 3451 vehicles crossed the Banihal tunnel.
He said over 9000 vehicles are expected to cross the tunnel till late this evening.
Haseeb said the traffic will be allowed till 10.30 PM only. He said traffic from Srinagar to Jammu will be allowed tomorrow and added that up and down traffic will be allowed on Kishtwar-Jammu highway. ... | |
| | | | Kishtwar, Doda highway opens for traffic after 4 days | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
Jammu, Mar 14: After three day blockade, the Jammu-Batote-Kishtwar highway was opened for vehicular movement today.
SSP National Highway Dr. Haseeb Mughal informed the Early Times, that after clearing landslides at Raggi Nallah and Malhori, the traffic on Batote-Kishtwar stretch of the highway was cleared by traffic authorities with the help of General Reserve Engineering Force (GREF) men, Police and civil administration for vehicular movement.
He added that all the stranded vehicles on this 110 KM road were cleared. He said that the traffic on 35 KM Doda-Bhaderwah road stretch remains suspended on 4th consecutive day today due to massive landslide at Bhalla which is ... | |
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