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| Secretary illegally shuffles Sports Council funds | | Rs 4 cr transferred illegally to help branch JK Bank managers achieve targets | | | Abodh Sharma
jammu, Apr 29: The controversy over embezzlement of funds in Jammu Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) yet to die down, another incident of financial misappropriation, this time in the Jammu and Kashmir State Sports Council, the top sports body of the state has come to the fore.
Managers of two branches of Jammu and Kashmir Bank have connived with Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir State Sports Council to illegally withdraw huge amounts from the decades old account of the Council and deposit it in their branches to enable them achieve their deposit targets.
Sources in the Jammu and Kashmir State Sports Council revealed that Secretary, Sports Council, Kiran Wattal withdrew Rs. 4 cr. from account no. 4869, the official account of the Council in Chand Nagar branch of the Jammu and Kashmir bank without the sanction of the vice president of the Council, the Minister for Sports R S Chib or the standing committee, the apex decision making body of the Council, or even the treasurer of the Council, the Commissioner Secretary Technical Education and deposited Rs 2cr each in t... | |
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| Traders continue to repose 'faith' in Prof Gupta......! | | Chamber poll results shocking for BJP....? | | | early times report
Jammu, Apr 29: The results of elections to CCI Jammu declared late last night may be seen on expected lines by the observers who watched this crucial contest with keen interest , it has brought to fore the changing mindset of traders in terms of its 'stubborn' affiliation with BJP and its cohorts which remained dominant and defined the makeup of the Chamber in previous polls . The polls and the strategy of both trader voters changed this time and the results, no matter unpalatable to the party only went on to show BJP's waning influence over the trader body which is an important institution in the region.
Though BJP is understood to have not played any direct role ... | |
| | | | 'DC' has served in excise deptt: Agencies | | Police hunt continues | | | SUMIT SHARMA
Jammu, Apr 29: Jammu , April 29 In what can take a swift turn in investigation into Kishtwar Sex Scandal and expedite probe into allegations involving the name of high profile bureaucrat the , police has constituted a special team which will be dispatched to Kishtwar in a day or two . Even as the man hunt continues to arrest the 'DC' whose name figured in the sex racket , Joint raids in coordination with Domana Police are likely to be conducted soon at the Channi Himmat based residence of said 'DC', claimed Intelligence agencies .
Meanwhile when contacted SP Kishtwar Bhem Sen Tuti confirming the reports said that action against the high profiled 'babu' whose name has been fi... | |
| | | | Omar prefers BJP to Congress | | Fissures in coalition | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 29: The wedge in the coalition is now clearly visible. The message has been conveyed by none other than the Chief Minister himself. He (Omar Abdullah) has been deliberately keeping the Congress MLAs away from his functions. He, however, seems to enjoy the company of the BJP representatives.
Omar inaugurated 50MVA, 132/33Iq grid station at Poni Chak (Khiarian) Jammu, Friday. Neither the Congress MPS nor the MLAs were invited to grace the occasion. MLA Indu Pawar, who has been working in the constituency for the past three years, was also not invited. The function was graced by representatives from National Conference and the BJP.
This was not the first t... | |
| | | | Resisting RTI would shake public trust in JKB | | | | early times report
Jammu, Apr 29: Like all public utility services the Jammu and Kashmir Bank as all other such institutions exist and function in the public domain. The Right to Information (RTI) Act is one such right which gives access to information from Government offices, public utility services, recruitment agencies etc to the common man thereby empowering an average citizen in a manner that befits all democracies and democratically viable and functional institutions.
The extension of the RTI Act to the J&K Bank Ltd is just, legal and absolutely warranted in order to make the functioning of this premier financial institution in the state transparent and subject to public scrutiny.
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| | | | Army allowing supporters of Kashmiri separatists to denounce Delhi | | "Enhancing Jammu and Kashmir's Pride" | | | RUSTAM
JAMMU, Apr 29: Army's 15 Corps organized a two-day seminar on the topic "Enhancing Jammu and Kashmir's Pride". It was held on April 28 and 29 in the Srinagar's Badami-bagh Cantonment Auditorium. The se-minar was the brainchild of General
Officer Commanding (GOC) of 15 Corps Lt Gen S A Hasnain, who had been organizing such discussions and debates ever since his posting in Kashmir with a view to "bridging the gaps between Army and the Kashmiri youth". "The seminar", according to him, was "aimed at getting an overall opinion from various speakers and the august gathering about some of the crucial issues which impinge on the pride of the people of Jammu and Kashmir".
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| | | | NC exploits sentiments of people to secure votes: Mufti | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 29: Patron of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and ex-Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed today said that people of the State had voted National Conference only for the governance and development but it failed to even carry forward agenda of governance. "Situation has been returned back to pre-2002 because chaos and administrative anarchy has gripped the state once again", he observed. He further said that PDP was committed to restore old glory of Kashmir when this region was a biggest trade centre while addressing public meetings at Simbal Camp area of R S Pura assembly segment, and Dogra Hall in Jammu city.
"In our Self-Rule proposal, we have promised to m... | |
| | | | Sarpanches, Panches to observe hunger strike on May 1 | | Panchayati Raj a joke, PRM | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 29: The Panches and Sarpanches have plans to observe hunger strike on May 1 to press their demand for empowerment of panchayats. The panches and sarpanches owing allegiance to National Conference and peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have joined hands and formed a coordination committee. The committee that works under the banner of JK Panchayati Raj Movement took the decision of observing hunger strike on May 1 at a meeting held at Chadoora in Budgam district Saturday. The convener of the Movement, Shahnawaz Sultan in a statement said: "We the Sarpanches & Panches of most of the districts of valley are already working in close coordination with each other so th... | |
| | | | Zaroo family vandalizes environment around CM's house | | 3 guest houses in green belt | | | Early Times Report
srinagar, Apr 29: Three guest houses constructed by influential Zaroo family in the neighborhood of Chief Minister's private residence have not only vandalized environment but pose a security threat to the VIPs living in the area. Pertinently the place where the guest houses have come up falls in the green belt area where permanent structures cannot be constructed.
The issue was agitated time and again by the local newspapers and concerned citizens but to no avail. The officials while responding to news reports had assured an enquiry to ascertain if permission was granted for construction in eco-fragile area and why. Reports said the Lakes and Waterways Development Auth... | |
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