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| Two suspended MLAs ‘question’ high command decision, say narco test ‘must’ for all 11 | | ‘Split group’ speculation gaining ground…..? | | | ‘Conspiracy from insider to sideline Prof Gupta……….’
SAROJ RAZDAN
Jammu: Post ‘action’ from the High command , in what appears to be the BJP Legislative Party heading for a ‘split’, two MLAs out of the 7 suspended members today came out in open to ‘challenge’ the decision of leadership in shortlisting only 7 and giving clean chit to rest of the four in the Legislative Council cross voting scam. In a revolting mood, MLA Reasi Baldev Raj Sharma and MLA Bani Lal Chand questioned the criteria which high command adopted in establishing their involvement and said they were ready to undergo narco test on their own expenses, provided the party decided so for all 11 MLAs. Contending the decision of the party a ’misjudgement’ and ‘totally false’, the two MLAs even went on say this was a conspiracy by some ‘insider’ to sideline ‘their’ leader Prof Chaman Lal Gupta in the party affairs.
A day after Baldev Raj Sharma and Lal Chand along with three more suspended members exhibiting defiance and revolt against the high command approached the Speaker of J&K Legislative Assembly Moh... | |
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| SC’s Mid-day meal recommendations; Ex- Chief Secretary accepts, secretaries reject | | Iss Hamam Mein Sab Nangay Hain | | | Syed Junaid Hashmi
JAMMU, Apr 22: If the manner in which Mid-day meal scheme is being implemented across the state is any indication, then Babus in Jammu and Kashmir are not far behind in making fake promises and pledges. The only difference, politicians hoodwink commoners while Babus delude all.
In the present, those who have been hoodwinked are the Commissioners of the country’s highest legal body supreme court of India. And those who have led these commissioners astray are secretaries of various departments and their head, Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir. Supreme Court appointed these commissioners vide an interim order dated May 8, 2002 for the purpose of monitoring of the impl... | |
| | | | Speaker has to accept resignations to restore people’s confidence in the system | | Cross Voting By BJP | | |
STARK REALITY
RUSTAM
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Apr 22: It’s a critical moment for the Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. He holds a very sensitive position and it is his fundamental duty to ensure that the people’s representatives do not do anything that is against the spirit of the constitution and that negates the very People’s Representation Act. It is his duty to see to it that the conduct of the people’s representatives is clean, as they constitute that segment that frames laws and decides questions of supreme importance. The Speaker just can’t afford to act in a partisan manner. He is one constitutional authority that is expected of setting norms and enforcing... | |
| | | | `Autonomy will be an interim relief for Kashmir’ | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, April 22: An in-depth analysis of the interlocutors’ press briefing at Srinagar yesterday reflects their mindset. The Padgoanker led panel is most likely to recommend greater autonomy to Jammu Kashmir. The panel knows it will not restore peace to the conflict torn state. Their second priority is to engage the separatists in the dialogue process. So, restoration of autonomy is an interim relief for Kashmiris. The final solution, if one reads the interlocutors mind correctly, shall come after separatists and New Delhi sit on the table. The recommendations are likely to evoke ridicule in Jammu and Ladakh for obvious reasons.
History is witness to the fact that the... | |
| | | | HM to issue fresh notification | | Dogra certificate row | | |
New-Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has decided to give relaxation in eligibility criteria in recruitment in para-military forces to the entire state of Jammu Kashmir, informed sources said.
The chairman of the hard line Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Geelani had threatened agitation if the order to issue Dogra certificate to Jammu residents was not withdrawn by April 30. Sources said the threat forced the government to amend the order. A fresh notification is expected soon, sources said.
As per the earlier order only Dogras, Kumaons, Narwhals, Ladakhis, Kashmiris and Marathas were eligible for relaxation in the form of chest and height 10 cm in height and 2 cm in chest in parami... | |
| | | | Interlocutors rule out trifurcation | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar,April 22: Ruling out trifurcation of the state, New Delhi’s nominated interlocutors on Jammu Kashmir are ready with their recommendations. The interlocutors were appointed last year in October by the Prime Minister.
The interlocutors are likely to recommend greater autonomy for Jammu Kashmir. The interlocutors said there was no consensus between the regions and even different communities had different aspirations. “The big job therefore is to maintain the unity and territorial integrity of the state”, said Padgoanker who heads the three member team of interlocutors. Other members are Radha Kumar and MM Ansari.
The panel is likely to reflect the p... | |
| | | | Jamia rally vows to expose Showkat’s killers | | | | Srinagar, Apr 22 (KNS): Separatist leadership Friday vowed to expose the killers of Maulana Showkat Ahmad Shah even if they belonged to the pro-freedom camp.
Separatist groups held sit-in protests for a second consecutive Friday against the killing of Moulana Showkat in an IED blast on April 8.
On the call of ‘All Party Conference’ separatist leaders offered Friday prayers at historic Jamia Masjid here. They made it clear that the facts shall be brought before the public in the assassination of Moulana Showkat.
The Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, accepted that the people in Kashmir Valley had been anguished at the murder of Maulana Showkat. “People and parti... | |
| | | | BJP High Command takes serious note of anti party activities by suspended MLAs | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 22: BJP Central leadership has taken serious exception to the anti party activities of Party MLAs suspended by High Command for cross voting in Legislative Council elections of April 13.
Soon after coming to know that five out of seven suspended Party MLAs had met Speaker Legislative Assembly here yesterday to intimate him that all 11 MLAs had resigned on moral grounds owing responsibility of cross voting but the decision of High Command to suspend them was unfortunate and the Speaker should not entertain the same in the event the High Command forwards it to him.
The Party also has expressed its displeasure against the two MLAs for addressing a press confe... | |
| | | | Kashmiris’ attitude towards Dogra certificate in the words of a Kashmiri | | Hatred For Jammu | | | MINCING NO WORDS
NEHA
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Apr 22: It was some 28 days ago that the Revenue Ministry headed by the Jammu-based Congress leader Raman Bhalla directed the concerned revenue authorities to issue Dogra certificates to those approaching them and desirous of joining the central paramilitary forces. The order, it may be mentioned, dealt with two relaxations in the recruitment rules – height and chest expansion. Ever since then, the vested interests in Kashmir or the anti-Dogra forces in the Valley have been carrying on a vicious campaign with a view to forcing the state government to withdraw the said order.
It would be only desirable if the attitude of the Kashmiris towar... | |
| | | | Two held for raping girl | | | | JAMMU, Apr 22: Two scooter mechanics were today arrested by police at Bishnah for allegedly outraging the modesty of a girl. The accused were identified as Raj Kumar alias Monu of ward No 4,
Bishnah, and Rakesh alias Dwarka of Bhagwanachak, Bishnah. While Monu owned a scooter repair shop at Bishnah, Dwarka worked with him, police sources said.
The girl, who hailed from Bhagwanachak, had gone to Karel Manasan when she was allegedly abducted by the accused Wednesday on a motorcycle.
The girl later narrated the incident to her parents, who then lodged a report with police. Cops arrested the accused today and booked them in an abduction and rape case.
The girl was also got medically e... | |
| | | | TA jawan, SPO among 3 held for possessing illegal pistols | | | | JAMMU, Apr 22: Three persons, including a jawan of territorial army and a SPO, were today apprehended by police at Mendhar bus stand in Poonch for illegally possessing two Pak-made pistols. They had come to the bus stand to sell the pistols and their magazines to someone. Police suspected that they had militant links. They were identified as TA 156 Bn jawan Liaqat Hussain, son of
Mohammad Qasim of Langiote, Balakote, SPO Parvaiz Ahmed, son of Lal Hussain of Gursai, and Mahroof Ahmad, son of Mohammad Sharief. The SPO was at present posted with special operation group (SOG) of police at Mendhar.
Police sources said they were taken into custody along with the pistols on a tip off by ... | |
| | | | Oldie beaten by DSP; HC directs IGP to file status report | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 22: In an alleged incident in which Bari Brahmana DSP had beaten up a 92-year-old man on February 25 last, Justice Sunil Hali of the state hight court today directed Jammu region IGP to file a
status report.
Dharam Singh (92) filed a petition in the HC, alleging that Bari Brahmana DSP had mercilessly beaten him on the instigation of Bhagwan Dass of ward No 7, Bassi Brahamana, on February 25 without
showing him any reason. He sustained serious injuries and was admitted to the GMC hospital.
He approached senior police officers with a complaint against the DSP, but when no action was initiated against him, he moved court, seeking direction to the r... | |
| | | | 'Delaying Dogra certificate issue would sharpen regional differences' | | | | Jammu , April 22
The state cabinet met yesterday to discuss apart from other issues. The issue of Dogra certificate, which has snowballed into a major controversy in the state and further sharpened the regional angularities, but nothing came out of meeting. an impression was created that the cabinet could not take any decision on the issue because the matter had become subjudice. From the last many weeks Early Times seek views of different people to share their opinion on Dogra certificate.
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| | | | | Prof. V.P.Magotra, H.O.D, Law Deptt, JU:- | | 
As a proffessor and Jammuite, I fully support the Dogra certificate. The issue of Dogra certificate, which has snow balled into a major controversy in the state and further sharpened the regional angularities, but nothing came out of meeting which take place yesterday. The slogan for Dogra certificate is gathering tremendous support. One should twice before commenting on this issue.
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| | | | | Asha Rani, B.ED Student, JU:- | | 
I, fully support the Dogra certificate and there is nothing new or controversial in it. This was issued even at the time of maharaja and reason to issue this was to get some relaxation for Dogra for joing Army and other Paramilitary forces. I don’t see any reason why anybody should have any problem with this.
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| | | | | Advocate Parimoksh seth, joint sec, Bar Association, Jammu:- | | 
I, do support it and I think every Jammuite should support it and infact be ready to take on the government if in case they try to scum to the pressure of some extremist groups. As they always do but they should know that this is our right we have been getting in earlier we will get it in future also. Dogra are brave people and can take on those siner elements who are hell bent upon to disturb peace in the state.
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| | | | | Advocate Sandeepa Samyal, Treasurer, Bar Association, Jammu:- | | 
Being a woman, I endorse this certificate as this gives relaxation to youth of Jammu province to get in central paramilitary forces and Army. This is an non-issue and some vested elements are raising the fingers on this issue. Why Govt,. Is not coming out with a statement which rather gives air to such rumours. Jammu people will be ready for another agitation, if anything is going to dilute this certificate.
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| | | | | Advocate Sandeepa Samyal, Treasurer, Bar Association, Jammu:- | | 
Being a woman, I endorse this certificate as this gives relaxation to youth of Jammu province to get in central paramilitary forces and Army. This is an non-issue and some vested elements are raising the fingers on this issue. Why Govt,. Is not coming out with a statement which rather gives air to such rumours. Jammu people will be ready for another agitation, if anything is going to dilute this certificate.
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