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Delhi's 'spanner' on Azad shows after 'adverse reports' NC, rival faction of Congress offended on 'unilateralism', coalition criticism 6/28/2012 12:25:07 AM early times report Jammu, June 27: Even as different theories are in circulation attributing the reasons for cancellation of scheduled road shows and rallies by Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad in Doda and Kishtwar districts, insiders have it to say that a section of ruling National Conference and his rival group too contributed their bit to thwart the pace of programmes as both have taken serious note of the way Azad went on all by himself choosing not only to ignore them but also in casting aspersions on coalition functioning. Sources said in the middle of the scheduled spree of shows loaded with political ambitions while New Delhi is learnt to have put a sudden spanner to halt them, New Delhi's 'direction' is reported to have come after National Conference and other faction of the Congress which remained completely sidelined and away from all functions which commenced from district Rajouri three days back, took all this in an offensive manner following which some 'adverse reports' were dashed to New Delhi , 10 Janpath in particular. Sources also said New Delhi has on...   READ MORE

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Anti-corruption watchdog in J&K plans to make public list of assets of "tainted" politicians, bureaucrats, police officers 6/28/2012 12:24:53 AM early times report JAMMU, June 27: An anti-corruption body in J&K has been keeping a track on some tainted politicians, bureaucrats and police officers who possess assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. The anti-corruption watchdog plans to prepare and make public a list of the assets of some tainted politicians, bureaucrats and legislators, official sources said. Having zeroed in on some tainted politicians, and civil and police officers (serving and retired), the anti-corruption body was busy in preparing a detailed list of their moveable and immovable assets, the sources added. "Astonishingly, it is a rags-to-riches story for most of them, the initial findings hav...   READ MORE   Srinagar needs immediate fire audit 6/28/2012 12:24:44 AM early times report Srinagar, June 27: The mysterious fire that destroyed the historic shrine of Pir Dastgir Sahib on Monday has thrown up serious questions about the safety of not only our heritage buildings, but has also exposed the extreme vulnerability of the entire city. Where were the fire hydrants those have been installed in Khanyar locality like everywhere else in the city to ensure timely, uninterrupted and adequate water supply to fire tenders during a fire emergency? Eye-witnesses have seen the fire tenders deployed to douse the flames of the blazing shrine fill their tanks from the nearby Brarinambal water body. In fact, the attack on three fire tenders by an angry mob h...   READ MORE   3 leaders in Azad camp appointed observers for HP polls 6/28/2012 12:24:36 AM earlytimes report Jammu, June 27: Three senior leaders of Congress from J&K have been appointed as observers for the upcoming Assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh who would constantly monitor party affairs and keep a close watch on the political developments in the state with respect to Congress prospects much ahead of the beginning of election process. Interestingly all the three leaders owe allegiance and are seen as loyalists of Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad. Sources said the party high command has appointed ex minister and MLC Jugal Kishore Sharma , ex minister GA Mir and Shabir Dar as observers for Himachal Pradesh, an assignment considered to be crucial in terms of the rol...   READ MORE   Beware! Kashmir valley costliest tourist destination these days…..? 6/28/2012 12:24:27 AM early times report Jammu, June 27: Imagine the skyrocketing prices for everything in Kashmir valley these days, when tourists' rush is in full swing! Just for a plate of an Omelet with a cup of tea, one has to pay heavy price of Rs 55 "only" and that too at a Dhaba or Tea Stall. In rest of the state, the same is available not more than of Rs 25. Be it roadside Dhabas, Tea Stalls or any of the un-starred Restaurants in different tourist places in Kashmir valley, the tourists are being forced to pay heavily. Shockingly, all such things are happening right under the nose of state government, which is governing the state from Srinagar itself-the summer capital of the state. Instead of havi...   READ MORE   Kashmir shuts for third consecutive day, restrictions continue in old city Government has distorted evidence by removing debris overnight: Grand Mufti 6/28/2012 12:24:12 AM Bashir Assad Srinagar, June 27: Life across Valley remained suspended for third consecutive day today due to the strike called by Grand Mufti of Kashmir and supported by separatists to mourn the gutting off the 220 year old revered shrine of Peer Dastgeer Sahib in a devastating fire last Monday. Though public transport in uptown was back on roads today but as life was completely out of gear in the old city due to severe restrictions put in place by the government. For the third day today curfew like situation prevailed in the volatile down town as the police and paramilitary CRPF sleuths have erected barbed wire on all entry points leading towards old city. On the other hand, in mates...   READ MORE   HM, LeT regrouping in Kishtwar: Reports 6/28/2012 12:23:58 AM early times report Kishtwar, June 27: The infiltration of fresh militant groups in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir have become a major cause of concern among the peace loving people of Kishtwar living in hilly areas of this district. According to the reports militant's organizations like Hizbul Mujahedeen and Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) started regrouping in hills of Kishtwar District and are seen roaming in areas like Bhunzwah, Keshwan, Marwah/Dachhan and Chatroo area of the District. The reports said that a group of 5 militants headed by one Bashir Mochi of was sighted in Bhunzwah hills. The intelligence agencies said that Bashir Mochi is a local militant who had returned back fro...   READ MORE   Common Kashmiri sees conspiracy in burning down of shrine to derail peace Separatists isolated 6/28/2012 12:23:36 AM early times report SRINAGAR, June 27: Though militants and separatists are trying to exploit situation arisen out of the mysterious fire that broke into revered sofi shrine of Peer Dastgeer Sahab at at Khanyar Srinagar on Monday but the common Kashmiri has not only isolated himself from separatists while expressing his anger and grief against the episode but did not pay any attention towards their statements which were aimed at grinding their own axe instead of assuaging the feelings of the common man. The separatist leaders including Azam Inqulabi of Mahaz e-Azadi, Hilal Ahmed of Jammu and Kashmir People’s Party (JKPP) and Shabir Ahmed Shah of J&K Democratic Party tried to exploit the...   READ MORE   Nothing much on ground, water harvesting structures defunct IWDP missed objectives in J&K 6/28/2012 12:23:23 AM Syed Junaid Hashmi JAMMU, June 27: Contrary to government claim of having covered more than 18,210 hectares of agricultural and forest land under Integrated Watershed Development Project (IWDP), Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) has picked up holes in its implementation across Jammu and Kashmir. A study on the "Impact and Effectiveness of Watershed Development Programmes In India" conducted by academy's Institute of Administrative Research has brought to light ill-planned implementation of the scheme which was initially envisaged as a measure for poverty alleviation and improved livelihoods. Later, it gained even greater importance in light of the worldwide ...   READ MORE   Mufti hits nail on the head, equates Cong with NC Empowering Panchayats 6/28/2012 12:22:45 AM NEHA JAMMU, June 27: Notwithstanding his common cause with those who have been terming the erstwhile Doda district as Chenab Valley and seeking division of Jammu Pradesh on communal lines in order to prepare the ground leading to the establishment of an autonomous Muslim Greater Kashmir, PDP patron and former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has done well to hit the nail on the head and hold the Congress party equally responsible for the failure of the state government to empower the elected panchayats, panches and sarpanches. He had yesterday lambasted the Congress party while addressing one day convention of senior party leaders and workers of Jammu Pradesh in Jammu. ...   READ MORE   How Popular Are Pakistani Agents In Valley? Fed up with trouble-makers, Kashmiris blackened Shabir's face 6/28/2012 12:19:28 AM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, June 27: How popular are the Pakistani agents in Kashmir? Do the people of Kashmir trust and respect them and obey their diktat? Do the Kashmir-based Pakistan agents represent the will and aspirations of the Valley Muslims? The Kashmir-based Pakistani agents are not just unpopular but they are also being looked down upon by the people whom they exploited for years, minted easy money, became multi-millionaire and disturbed peace in the Valley. They do not represent the will and aspirations of Kashmiri Muslims. They only represent themselves and a few other vested interests. The fact of the matter is that no Kashmiri separatist was ever popular in the Valley. They c...   READ MORE   India, not Pakistan, victim of terror Counter-Terror Cooperation 6/28/2012 12:19:12 AM RUSTAM JAMMU, June 27: Pakistan High Commission on Tuesday offered "counter-terrorism cooperation" to India in the backdrop of the arrest of Abdu Jundal, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist and key handler of attackers who struck Mumbai on 26/11 (2008) and shot dead hundreds of innocent civilians, including Indians, Americans and Israelis. Jundal, alias Zaibuddin Ansari, was arrested by Delhi Police at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, after he was deported by Saudi Arabia on June 21. Ironically, Pakistan High Commission shamelessly maintained that "Pakistan has been at the forefront in the campaign against terror" and said "terrorism is a common concern". "As agreed at the highes...   READ MORE   Indicted in probe, former JU Registrar faces heat 6/28/2012 12:18:58 AM early times report Jammu, June 27:With Central University of Jammu is yet to start functioning on full throttle, opposition and dissatisfaction has started growing against those at the helm of affairs threatening to jeopardize the smooth working of university that came into being after lot of struggle. Several student bodies have intensified their campaign against Dr. P S Pathania, the former Registrar of the University of Jammu, who was designated as Officer On Special Duty (OSD) in the Central University of Jammu. Pathania particularly invited the wrath of the university based student bodies after his name figured in the report of the committee headed by Chief Secretary to probe into ...   READ MORE

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