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SMVDU: Rules in winds, in the name of Goddess
5/11/2008 12:17:39 AM
Early Times Reporter Jammu | May 10 Rules, what? This expression holds true if one looks into the state of affairs at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University which has the rare honours of having Prime Minister of the country as Chief Guest on its first convocation. Few days back it was reported in these columns as how the blue eyed officials of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University get away with promotions and increments. In response it is told that those who got promotions and increments were cleared by the appraisal committee. Interestingly, looking at the constitution of the appraisal committee it turns out that the undue beneficiaries themselves were the part of appraisal committee –so where is the justice. As per University order number SMVDU/ADM/07/7317-19 dated December 17, 2007 and another order number SMVDU/ADM/07/7311-13 issued on same date, Vivek Verma and Tripti Saitu Gupta, both Office Secretaries, were promoted as Assistant Registrars. The order says that the promotions have been made after appraisal of performances of the two officers. The appraisal confirmed th...
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Want job at JU, first enter SMVDU
5/11/2008 12:17:12 AM
Early Times Reporter Jammu | May 10 Jammu University is claiming to have attained international status but getting a job there may not be as easy as it is in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University where basic criteria is influence. However, if you want an easy entry in Jammu University, there is nothing to worry about. Get a job at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University and then manage deputation with the Jammu University –it is so simple. There are many officers who actually managed jobs at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University and then secured deputation in the Jammu University. It is all about the clout and influence one needs to manage this. ...
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Azad says, India, Pak close to Kashmir resolution
5/11/2008 12:15:29 AM
Early Times Reporter Jammu | May 10 Taking a dig at the separatists and other political opponents, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said that India and Pakistan were cozying up to best relations and were eager to settle down all outstanding issues amicably. Referring to the recent statement of the Pakistan Defence Minister, Azad said that the new dispensation in Pakistan is serious about friendly ties with India and both New Delhi and Islamabad are committed to peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue as per wishes and aspirations of the people. He ridiculed all those political groups who, according to him, were indulging in emotional blackmail of people. Azad’s apparent hint was at separati...
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No…it was all half baked: Pak PM
5/11/2008 12:14:55 AM
Islamabad | May 10 New Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani says the proposals discussed with India in the recent years to resolve the Kashmir issue were "half baked things that didn't have the mandate of Parliament". Reverting to the hawkish stand that the "core issue" of Kashmir must be settled in line with UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people, he said at the same time there should be a rethink about the Kashmir issue and that his government could "go beyond" the UN resolutions. Outlining Pakistan's new coalition government's plans to improve relations with India and to resolve outstanding issues, he told Karan Thapar on CNN-IBN's programme "Devil's Advocate...
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State chopper landing places with jobs, EC told
5/11/2008 12:14:34 AM
Early Times Reporter Jammu | May 10 If the Panthers Party is to be believed, the government is fluting all norms to distribute jobs among the favourites in a bid to prepare grounds for forthcoming elections. In a letter to the Election Commission of India, a copy of which was made available to the press, the Panthers Party has said that the government is making all efforts to corrupt the voters. “Since elections are due this year and this is being done to lure voters, therefore this need an action from Election Commission”, Panthers Party leader Harsh Dev Singh said in his letter to the Chief Election Commission. Citing a recent case, Harsh Dev alleged, “on May 5 a state helicopter ca...
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Mufti to rivals…
Aa Samne Akh Vich Akh Pa Ke Ikk Dooje Nu Azma Laiye
5/11/2008 12:14:07 AM
Early Times Reporter Jammu | May 10 The BJP today got a severe bashing from the Peoples Democratic Party patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed who asked his opponents to come and have debate on his ideas and proposals for resolution of Kashmir issue. Mufti said that democracy is all about battle of ideas and it can not be fought by burning effigies. He challenged the BJP and other opponents of PDP’s formulas including self rule, joint control and dual currency to come a have dialogue as what else can be better. He claimed that his ideas were pragmatic and futuristic. Unperturbed over the recent spree of burning of effigies over dual currency issue by activists of various political formations, ...
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Warrants against Micky
5/11/2008 12:13:18 AM
Early Times Reporter Jammu | May 10 Controversies are apparently running after the Congress brigade as in the latest case another leader with high protocol has been summoned to the Court in a defamation case. Sub-Judge Jammu YP Bourney has issued bailable warrants against Arvinder Singh Micky presently Deputy Chairman of Legislative Council in a defamation case and warrants sent to SSP Jammu for execution with the direction its return before the Court on next date of hearing June 3, 2008. While issuing bailable warrants against a political leader, Sub-Judge Jammu YP Bourney said that complainant along with his counsel present, accused absent. Warrant issued earlier has not returned. ...
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4 dead in Doda mishap
5/11/2008 12:12:56 AM
Early Times Reporter Jammu | May 10 Close to the heels of bus accident in Kishtwar killing 36 persons, another mishap today struck the neighbouring Doda district taking toll of four lives. Reports said that four passengers died while 18 others were injured in a road accident six of them seriously at Baswal,Bharat when it was on way to Bhaarat from Doda today. As per reports collected today at about 0915 hours Matador bearing registration No 5578/JK14 driven by Akbar ali Son of Abdul Rashid Resident of Doda on its way from Doda to Bharat rolled down at Baswal (Bharat) resulting death of four persons and injuring 18 persons ,.six persons were airlifted to Medical college Jammu for speci...
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