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| FIR registered against 3 cops for rape; ASI among 2 arrested,involvement of senior officer investigated | | PA to SSP absconds, protests in Reasi; DM assures action | | | Sumit Sharma
JAMMU, Sept 13: Tarnishing the image and credibility of the police force, three police officials including an Assistant Sub Inspector and a Head Constable were booked following the complaint of kidnapping and gang rape registered by a teenage girl in Talwara, under Reasi Police Station.
The trio was booked following the protests and complaint by the parents of the girl to senior police and administrative officers alleging that they kidnapped and later committed rape on their girl during their visit to Talwara a couple of weeks ago. The trio was taken to Talwara by a senior police officer unofficially. Earlier, soon after the incident, they lodged complaint to the same pol... | |
| | | | Congress, opposition on different page | | Omar rules out early elections | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 13: The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has ruled out early Assembly elections saying that the coalition Government would complete its full term of six years. He was speaking to newsmen at the sidelines of inauguration of Rs. 3,113 crore Baglihar-II project.
"This is wishful thinking," said a political analyst. According to him, the Parliamentary elections are scheduled to be held early next year. "Elections in Jammu and Kashmir require huge security apparatus. Besides the increase in militant attacks in the Valley predict that the authorities will prefer to go for the exercise with the parliamentary elections. The Government of India will not afford to take t... | |
| | | | 6 students booked for attempt to murder; VC rusticates 2 PSA members, suspends 4 | | Violence in JU Campus | | | Sumit Sharma
JAMMU, Sept 13: Six students were booked on attempt to murder case in Gandhi Nagar police station, while Vice Chancellor of JU Prof MP Ishar rusticated 2 students and suspended four girl students besides ordering a departmental inquiry to ascertain involvement of girl students in violence.
Official sources said that Jammu University today rusticated two students and banned Progressive Students Association (PSA) after they attacked a scholar Kapil Shastri of Sanskrit Department leading to severe injuries to him.
About six students were booked under sections 307,147,148 RPC against FIR No 226/13. Three were arrested following statement of an injured fellow student. Thew injur... | |
| | | | Kishtwar BJP questions Congress' silence over 'atrocities' on minorities | | 'Rana fountain head of NC's corrupt practices' | | | ET Report
KISHTWAR, Sept 13: Kishtwar BJP has launched a scathing attack on NC provincial president Devendra Singh Rana for his statements to a section of press on Kishtwar violence.
BJP National Youth Executive member Sunil Sharma said that close aide of Chief Minister, Davinder Singh Rana is a money minting machine for Omar Abdullah and his family which he does through corruption.
In a press statement issued today, Sunil Sharma said that Davinder Rana instead of highlighting his party's achievements is busy in spreading false propaganda against BJP and its party leader. He said that except corruption, nothing is visible on ground as the NC-Congress led coalition Government has failed o... | |
| | | | CM misses out inaugural ceremony of LIFF | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 13: With the ghost of Zubin Mehta concert still haunting him, the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah who was scheduled to inaugurate the second edition of Ladakh International Film Festival could not make it to Leh and the noted lyricist and writer Gulzar had to inaugurate the festival in absence of the Chief Minister.
The Urban Development Minister Nawang Rigzin Jora publicly in his welcome address said, "Chief Minister was supposed to be here in the morning, but he couldn't come because the collateral damage from the concert (Zubin Mehta's recent concert) still preoccupies him. There is curfew in a few districts."
Sources said in abse... | |
| | | | Aadhar project fails to meet deadline in J&K | | | |
Majid Ahmad
SRINAGAR, Sept 13: While the Unique Identification Project (UIP), Aadhar, was launched in Jammu and Kashmir two years ago, it seems the project has failed to take off as nobody in the state has been issued the hi-tech multipurpose identity card yet.
The project was launched amid much fanfare by the State Government in August 2010. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was the first person to get himself enrolled for Unique Identification Number as the project was launched simultaneously in four districts of Jammu, Srinagar, Baramulla and Ganderbal.
However, as State Governments in rest of the country have already begun the distribution of the multi-purpose identity cards, people in... | |
| | | | Congress scores first ever victory over NC | | Formation of LAHDC | | | Neha
JAMMU, Sept 13: The Congress, which had been acting as B-team of the National Conference (NC) and making mockery of itself ever since January 5, 2009, when these two parties formed coalition Government in Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday scored a massive victory over the NC. This was the first ever victory of the Congress over the NC.
The case in point is what transpired in the Congress-NC Coordination Committee on September 12 under the chairmanship of JKPCC chief Saif-ud-Din Soz. During this crucial meeting, the Congress leadership for the first time asserted its position and authority and told the NC to see reason to help keep the coalition intact. It asked the NC leadership to with... | |
| | | | What about right to life of the minority community in Kashmir? | | Mirwaiz's attack on Government | | | Rustam
JAMMU, Sept 13: On Thursday, frustrated Jinnah in Mirwaiz Umar Farooq accused the State Government of violating the right to life in Kashmir and asserted that the NC leadership is morally dead. "The right to life is being totally violated and is under great threat in Kashmir. In fact, it has ceased to exist in the eyes of the rulers of Kashmir," he said after climbing a wall to a few reporters. "The rulers of Kashmir have turned shameless and morally dead and are acting as stooges of Delhi to implement the agenda of suppression and brutalization through their military might to crush the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir (read Kashmir)…The continued imposition of black l... | |
| | | | Unabated death, destruction Omar Govt's biggest feat : Mehbooba | | | | Mustansir
Srinagar, Sept 13; The biggest achievement of the Omar Abdullah led coalition government is the death and destruction witnessed in every nook and corner of the state which is going on unabated with nobody held accountable for the grave human rights violations .
This was stated by opposition Peoples Democratic Party President, Mehbooba Mufti while protesting against the fresh spate of violence and killing of civilians in Shopian. PDP Friday today took out a protest march against the killings of civilians in Shopian. The march started from the party head quarters at Residency road Srinagar to reach secretariat where it was stopped by police contingent near Regal chowk. Addr... | |
| | | | SSRB postpones objective type written test | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 13: According to the notification issued by the Service Selection Board, the objective type written test for the posts having basic qualification as 10+2 shall now be conducted on September 17, 2013.
However, the venues and the time (12 Noon to 3 PM) as already notified shall remain the same as per SSRB. The tests were earlier supposed to be held on September 14, 2013.... | |
| | | | Shopian continues to reel under curfew | | Residents demand complete wind up of Gagren camp | | | Javaid Naikoo
Srinagar, Sept 13 : At a time when administration is all set to replace central reserve police force (CRPF)camp with Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police(JKAP) forces, people of shopian are adamant over the demand of complete removal of forces camp from Gagren area and demand that no alternative option will be endorsed keeping in view the location of this place.
According to the sources in administration an important decision of replacing CRPF camp from Gagren area of shopian with JKAP taken in the Cabinet meeting seems to have hit the road block as people of the area demand that no alternative camp will be accepted as the location of camp is next to co-educational degree coll... | |
| | | | Asia Hotel crossing becomes death trap for commuters | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 13: The Asia hotel crossing on Jammu-Pathankote national highway is becoming a potential death trap for commuters as traffic cops remain absent from the spot most of the time during the day. This crossing was opened by traffic department on May 26 after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah threw open the fourth bridge on river Tawi, connecting Belichrana with Bhagwati Nagar. Since then vehicles coming from new bridge are taking turn on this Asia hotel turn without any precautions, this crossing is proving dangerous for commuters as no traffic lights have been installed by the traffic department and also the traffic cops stationed there are not visible on ground. Th... | |
| | | | MHRD planning to give only five scholarships per institute | | PMSSS in a mess | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 13: Another controversy has erupted with the implementation of PM's Special Scholarship Scheme as the Ministry of Human Recourse Development (MHRD) is planning to provide only five scholarships per institute from this year. As per reliable sources the Inter Ministerial Group which comprises of top officials from Ministry of Home (MHA) and MHRD it has been decided that only five scholarships would be provided to each college where the students from J&K have taken admissions. The students who have already taken admissions in various colleges are aghast with this proposed decision as this decision would directly affect their career. The students have demanded... | |
| | | | Construction in Pahalgam continues despite High Court ban | | Retired SSP, affluent business man taking advantage of valley unrest | | | Saahil Suhail
Anantnag, Sept 13: While taking the advantage of worsened Kashmir situation, People having political and bureaucratic patronage have starting raising illegal construction in Pahalgam, despite state high court ban.
Construction works in this sensitive environment is being mainly carried out by the affluent business men and people enjoying political patronage while as Phalgam Development Authority is totally in slumber. Sources said that a retired SSP, identified as Mustaq Ahmad Kanu is constructing his hut at rafting point Pahalgam since the violence broke out in Shopian and PDA is watching helplessly.
They said an affluent business man from Srinagar city identified as As... | |
| | | | KPs for keeping 'flame' alive through generations | | Balidan Diwas to be observed across nation | | | Et Report
Jammu, Sept 13 : Kashmiri Pandits across the country are observing Martyrs Day tomorrow , a day observed throughout on a somber note essentially to pay tributes to those who laid down their lives for being bold voices of the community in pre and post migration period in Kashmir Valley. Even as the unity in observance eludes among a host of KP organizations, this makes no difference as the purpose and aim in organizing different functions in different states , including Jammu itself to keep the flame of sacrifices alive through the generations , a point which is being contended unanimously by the community members on social networking sites ahead of the Martyrs Day.
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| | | | BJP fully backs exiled KPs demands, assures to raise issue in Parliament | | Razdhan bags Sharda Puraskar | | | Et Report
JAMMU, Sept 13: BJP MP and incharge J&K Avinash Roy Khanna today assured full support to exiled Kashmir Pandits in their struggle.
Addressing a function organized by Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra at Anand Nagar Bohri near here today, organised in connection with celebration of Ganga Ashtami also commonly known as Sharda Ashtami, Mr Khanna said that BJP has already taken up the issue of refuges from West Pakistan, PoK and Kashmiri migrants in the Parliament and the Party has pressurized the Union Government to settle their demands.Khanna said BJP is fully at the back of the displaced Pandits from the Valley and it will leave no stone unturned for their honorable and dignified retu... | |
| | | | Omar appeases notorious stone pelters, ignores Jammu youth | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 13: Omar Abdullah led State Government is appeasing stone pelters to remain seated in power, in the bargain compromising on national security and adopting indifferent attitude towards Jammu region.
The State Government had already released about 2000 stone pelters in Kashmir, charged in 2010 violent summer, in which about 110 people had died. Omar first decided to act tough against them but then suddenly changed colour and decided to side with them and even reward them with jobs in State police.
The Government even framed rules to provide job to stone pelters. It had not only exposed Government on its handling of law and order issues but it also provided ... | |
| | | | Minister's 'Dream Projects' turn a piquant hide 'n' seek allegory | | Hallucinating in his reveries | | | Siddharth Sadralia
JAMMU, Sept 13: The obstinate and nonchalant attitude of the State leaders sojourning at the Centre, making hay under the UPA Government and caring two hoots for their homelands, except minting fortunes for their self reliance becomes quite reflective of the same when they visit their states.
The recent example came to fore when Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad accompanied by AICC general secretary Ambika Soni came to city of temples, but with just a appeal to his home state electorate to vote for Congress and make it strong.
Not divulging much into the Congress' contemporary eminence at centre and state also of late, the political analysts... | |
| | | | HC issues notice to MoS Health & ors | | Death due to Doctors negligence | | | early times report
Jammu, Sept 13 (JNF): In a petition filed by father of deceased who died due to the alleged negligence of doctors, Justice Virender Singh of State High Court Jammu after hearing Adv KL Pandita appearing for the petitioner issued notices Minister of State for Health & others.
In a petition filed by one Mohd Shabir who lost his young son age 17 years because of the alleged negligence of doctors seeks transfer of the case FIR No 297/2013 dated June 10, 2013 registered at police station Rajouri to the some other independent investigating agency for the reason that the present police is not investigating the case at all because of interference of MoS Health Shabir Ahmed Kh... | |
| | | | Bahu Fort wall became victim of Aquarium | | Deptt of Fisheries, ASI trade charges | | | Earl y Times Report
Jammu, Sept 13: The Aquarium made by Fisheries department is apparently the main reason behind the collapse of Bahu Fort wall. There is a steep slope made by the department to construct a park in the Aquarium, which led to erosion in the foundation of the Bahu Fort.
The Ancient Bahu fort, constructed in 30 Kanals of area is under threat after collapse of 110 feet wall from the right side, as the remaining wall from the same side has got major cracks in it. The main reason behind the collapse of wall is apparently the steep slope made by the Fisheries department to make a park to beautify the Aquarium near it. Though, it is the Violation of the Ancient Monuments Preserv... | |
| | | | How SP became SSP?....PHQ seeks explanation | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 13: Police headquarter has taken a strong exception to the 'self promotion' of an officer of the rank of SP as SSP in Reasi District wherein he had issued statements as SSP.
The incident took place when after the retirement of former SSP Reasi Raghuveer Singh, additional SP Reasi reportedly briefed a Minister introducing himself as SSP Reasi. The statement of 'new SSP' Reasi was also published in a local daily.
Meanwhile, the officer in question when contacted shifted all blame on media persons, stating that media persons are habitual of writing SSP for SP rank officer. He further said that soon after the statement was published in a local daily, his near ... | |
| | | | Locals defy curfew in South Kashmir, 25 sustain injuries | | | | Saahil Suhail
Anantnag, Sept 13: Defying curfew in South Kashmir's Shopian district, locals especially youth took to streets in various localities and clashed with security forces. The clashes left 25 including 17 security men wounded.
Eyewitness said that soon after the Friday prayers, youth pelted stones on a police vehicle in Goal Chowk. The vehicle was completely damaged. Security forces retaliated by firing tear smoke shells. During the clashes 2 policemen sustained injuries. Clashes also broke out between security forces and stone pelting youth at Kanipora, Bangam, Jan Mohalla, Gagran and Malik Mohalla, during which 22 persons including 8 CRPF men and 7 policemen sustained injur... | |
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