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| Rs 53 Lakh fraudulent withdrawal under CM's gold medalist Director | | Broad daylight loot of Centre's Technology Mission funds in J&K Horticulture Department | | | Ahmed Ali Fayyaz
srinagar, Aug 18: Sizable amount of Rs 53 Lakh has been fraudulently withdrawn from Technology Mission account of Horticulture Department days before Director Horticulture Kashmir, Dr Ghulam Hassan Shah, was declared by Government of Jammu and Kashmir as recipient of Chief Minister's gold medal on the eve of Independence Day on August 14th. How officials have been ruthlessly swindling Rs 200 Cr worth funds, provided for Technology Mission under Prime Minister's special economic package, became clear when a recent fraudulent withdrawal, to the tune of over Rs 60 Lakh, surfaced in Kupwara, Baramulla and Bandipore district in Kashmir and Reasi district in Jammu division.
During an investigation, Early Times discovered that some unscrupulous elements have got their "fruit nurseries" registered with Department of Horticulture in Kulgam area of South Kashmir, particularly when local politician Abdul Aziz Zargar functioned as the Minister of Horticulture in the previous coalition government. Soon they began receiving orders from District Horticulture Officers (DHOs) for ... | |
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| Congress cannot get into driving seat with two drivers | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 18: The Congress party stands to lose everything including its chances to gain political power in Jammu and Kashmir because of its internal strife. The Congress has been a divided house for the last some years and the advantage of that goes only to those who do not want the Congress house to be in order.
The problem has been that the Congress wants the central leadership to intervene and ensure rotation of power in the state without realizing that a divided house cannot be decorated as its very foundation remains doubtful in the eyes of the people.
It is in the best interests of the Congress leadership in the state to sink their differences and join hands to... | |
| | | | Why should New Delhi give autonomy to JK? | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 18: The coalition partners are once again on war path over restoration of autonomy. While National Conference seeks autonomy, the Congress has been opposing it. Amid arguments and counter arguments, the coalition is struggling to survive.
The tussle is likely to get intense in the coming days when New Delhi's nominated interlocutors on Jammu Akshmir are expected to submit their final report. According o informed sources, the interlocutors are likely to recommend restoration of autonomy to the state.
But why should New Delhi give autonomy to National Conference? It is an admitted fact that separatists call the shots in contemporary Kashmir. During last yea... | |
| | | | Jammuites should immolate Anna to fight against discrimination | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 18: Appreciating the role of Civil society of India and veteran Gandhian Anna Hazare who launched a nation-wide crusade against corruption and black money lying in foreign banks, the people of Jammu feel that the Jammuites should immolate Anna Hazare for fighting against the growing discrimination to which the region has been subjected by successive governments right from 1947.
Mr Hazare and the civil society of India has left anexample for Jammuites to follow said Pawan Sharma a youth leader who has openly joined the movement launched by team Anna against corruption. ``If jammuites want to get rid of discrimination get their due share they have to immolate ... | |
| | | | Notorious cross-border smuggler Sarfu found hanging in JIC lockup; his end brings relief to some in J&K police | | Magisterial probe ordered; 2 cops placed under suspension | | | Bharat Bhushan
JAMMU, Aug 18: Notorious cross-border smuggler Sarfu, who was held for his links with drug mafia in Pakistan and narco-traders in New Delhi and other Indian cities, was today found hanging under mysterious circumstances from the ceiling fan hook of his cell at joint interrogation centre (JIC) at Miran Sahib on the city outskirts early this morning.His arrest from Miran Sahib last month was stated to have given sleepless nights to some in the state police.
SP, JIC, Joginder Singh said Sarfu was found hanging from the ceiling fan hook inside his cell at about 6 am. "He was brought down and evacuated to the GMC hospital but he perhaps died on the way," he added.
The body was... | |
| | | | Don't worry you will be rewarded with promotion | | Worried over Forged DOB? | | | Early Times Report
srinagar, Aug 18: In a glaring example of rules and fair play being thrown to the winds, a favourite official who fudged his date of birth, has been promoted by the State Legislative Council authorities.
An official who fudged his date of birth certificate to prolong his service period has instead of being punished for the serious and gross misconduct been promoted and this happened despite the fact that the state crime branch clearly established a case of fraud against the official.
The crime branch enquiry had established that the official had submitted a fake date of birth certificate to seek promotion to the rank of the deputy secretary in the legislative council. ... | |
| | | | Empowerment of Panchayats not at the cost of legislators: CM | | Says MLAs apprehensive of 'losing authority' | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
Jammu: Admitting that MLAs had been nourishing some apprehensions that Panchayats once delegated full powers would reduce their importance and role at the ground level, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today stated that empowerment of newly elected sarpanches and panches will not be done at the cost of legislators.
" I am aware that MLAs have certain apprehensions in this regard……but it is our responsibility that the interests of the two institutions are not at conflict with each other or clash in any aspect…….", the Chief Minister said observing that since both were working towards welfare of the people it was the duty of the government to devise some mechanism to tac... | |
| | | | Omar hits back Mufti on corruption issue, dares him to start movement from 'own house' | | Defending Congress, says unfair to blame on Anna developments | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
Jammu: A day after former Chief Minister and PDP Patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed expressed serious concern over growing corruption in the state and underlined the need to have one Anna in each house to fight this, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah dared him to start the movement from his 'own house' instead of what he said inciting people. In what can be seen as brazen accusation, Omar said PDP was trying hard to disturb and vitiate peaceful atmosphere in the state but he would fail them in this 'intent'.
"If Mufti Sayeed wishes to sit on hunger strike my government is ready to provide place at his choicest venue…….if he is so concerned about corruption he must start ... | |
| | | | Fearing 'disturbances' in J&K, NC-Cong govt not in favour of Guru execution | | As Chief Minister my pure concern is peace in state, says Omar v'Pak reluctance delaying implementation of Rehabilitation Policy' | | | Saroj Razdan
Jammu, Aug 18: In what can be deciphered as NC-Congress coalition government in state not in favour of execution of Afzal Guru, prime convict of Parliament attack, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said had apprehensions that if Guru were to be hanged it would have 'serious' implications on J&K situation. In the same breath he said it was for the President of India to look at the 'wider picture' and take a final decision on his mercy petition.
"As Chief Minister of the state I am concerned with the situation in J&K…..I certainly would not like the peace and stability of the state to be disturbed…..", Omar said responding to a question during the press conference here ... | |
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