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Jammu and Kashmir Police ferries lunch for working committee meeting of National Conference Yet another violation of Model Code of Conduct 3/15/2014 11:41:26 PM Jehangir Rashid SRINAGAR, Mar 15: Misuse of the official machinery on the eve of elections has been a trend in the past and same happened today during the working committee meeting of National Conference held at the party headquarters at Nawai Subah. Coming under the influence of the National Conference and its party leaders, Jammu and Kashmir Police used a vehicle for carrying Wazwan that was served to the party leaders, workers and activists who took part in the working committee meeting. The usage of the police vehicle for ferrying Wazwan is a blatant violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) that is in force in Jammu and Kashmir like other states of the country. The MCC has been invoked in view of the Lok Sabha elections that are commencing across the country from April 7. Sour...   READ MORE

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`Stop begging for alliance first then think of motions' Karbalai ridicules NC counselors 3/15/2014 11:39:15 PM Javaid Naikoo SRINAGAR, Mar 15: Lashing out at the NC counselors for moving a no confidence motion against him, the Chairman LAHDC Kargil Asgar Karbalai said the NC must first stop going with a begging bowl to Congress and then move a confidence motion. Talking to Early Times from Delhi, Karbalai said that NC has appointed Nazir Ahmad Gurezi as Cabinet Minister, provincial presidents Nasir Aslam Wani and Devender Rana to beg Congress for an alliance on one hand and on the other Hassan Khan who is yet to decide whether he is talking on behalf of NC or he is an independent candidate opposes alliance with Congress in Kargil. "It was Nazir Gurezi who bowed before us for alliance at that time...   READ MORE   Outgoing president of Athwas seeks freezing of bank account 3/15/2014 11:39:02 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 15: The outgoing president of Athwas organisation has demanded freezing of Athwas Foundation accounts by Ellaqai Dehati Bank, Subash Nagar Branch till elections. In a letter to Manager of the Bank today, the outgoing president of the organization Kusum Dhar demanded that the accounts of the organisation be freezed and no cheques entertained as the organization stands already dissolved by her on the majority decision of members. She said that the new body of the organisation duly elected after the elections will take a decision in this regard. Mrs Dhar in her letter to the Manager of the Bank said that she was elected as the president of the Foundation and th...   READ MORE   CAG grills JK Govt over misuse of funds under IAY 3/15/2014 11:38:55 PM Bashir Assad SRINAGAR, Mar 15: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has made startling revelations about the misuse of funds under Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) in Jammu and Kashmir. The CAG report for the year 2013-14 which was tabled in the house during its budget session which concluded on March 5 said the Government of India had released funds to the State during 2008-13 on the basis of the 2002 census report showing shortage of 0.93 lakh houses in the State. Ironically, audit scrutiny has revealed that assistance has been provided to 2.12 lakh houses, implying that 1.19 lakh ineligible beneficiaries were provided assistance under the scheme during the period. The report said ...   READ MORE   'Bias, resentment' reflected against BJP candidate in Chandigarh meet Would leaders work in a fair manner in his support...? 3/15/2014 11:38:48 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 15: All is certainly not well with State unit of BJP with respect to forthcoming Parliamentary elections. The resentment which has been brewing up against the party candidate for Doda-Udhampur seat among some quarters was reflected afresh at a high level review meeting held for taking stock of things at Chandigarh last week. The grouse surprisingly was expressed openly by none other than the state functionaries who are incharge of the polls and campaign for the candidates. The big question in the backdrop of such state of affairs when these leaders nourish bias and grouse against the candidate is that will they act and work in fair manner as poll fever picks u...   READ MORE   Past indicates higher turnout benefits BJP; leaves NC, Cong combine far behind Doda-Udhampur Lok Sabha election 3/15/2014 11:39:45 PM Azad's reluctance not unwarranted Syed Junaid Hashmi JAMMU, Mar 15: If trends of last 47 years are any indication, electoral prospects of Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), Congress and PDP on Doda-Udhampur Parliamentary constituency depend largely on the voter-turnout. If the turnout is above 60 percent, BJP is likely to have an edge over NC-Congress combine, which is still indecisive about its candidate from this constituency. Congress is living in the illusion of Dr. Jitendra Singh's being new candidate and having virtual disconnect with Doda-Udhampur Parliamentary constituency. They did heave a sigh of relief when BJP gave mandate to Sangrash Samiti man Dr. Jitendra Singh, leaving Dr. Nir...   READ MORE   With ally like NC on its side, the fate of the Congress is sealed Seditious agenda 3/15/2014 11:38:15 PM Neha JAMMU, Mar 15: The Congress, which is at the receiving end across the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, is contesting the scheduled general election in alliance with the National Conference (NC). This association of the Congress with the NC would further mar the electoral prospects of the former. The reason is the NC has announced that greater autonomy, revoking of AFSPA and demilitarization in its election manifesto. This was stated by NC additional general secretary Mustafa Kamaal on Thursday. "Greater autonomy, revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), reducing footprints of Army...are a few catchphrases with which the NC will go to the people to seek votes for Lo...   READ MORE   Resolution shot to Rahul Gandhi against Lal Singh Azad's reluctance triggers hectic developments 3/15/2014 11:40:07 PM Rebel Cong candidate likely in fray.....! ET Report Jammu, Mar 15: As the Congress continues to keep cards close to its chest, hectic developments are taking place within and outside the party with respect to choice of candidate for the Doda-Udhampur seat. Reluctance on part of Union Health Minister has triggered a flurry of activity within the party with all legislators and leaders from Chenab Valley region up in arms against any move to give mandate to Lal Singh for this seat, with the main contention that he has bleak chances of registering victory from this seat. They have shot a resolution to this effect to party Vice president Rahul Gandhi citing reasons as to why Lal Singh should n...   READ MORE   `Azad violated MCC during Rajouri visit' PDP file complaint 3/15/2014 11:38:37 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Mar 15: Peopl’e Democratic Party (PDP) officials today registered a complaint of violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by the Union Health Minister Ghulm Nabi Azad during his tour to Rajouri on Friday. In the complaint registered at Complaint Monitoring Cell, senior leaders of PDP district unit have alleged that after public rally and in the late hours on Friday Union Health Minister had met with several deputations at Government PWD Dak Bunglow , which was a clear violation of Model Code of Conduct. In their complaint Advocates Tazim Dar and Manzoor Hussain , both senior PDP leaders, alleged that the Minister has violated the MCC and have demanded action in ...   READ MORE

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