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| Six months on, all departments asked to resubmit APRs for release of SPA | | Release of SPA amounting Rs. 2064 Crores | | | Akshay Azad
JAMMU, Sept 20: The development works in Jammu and Kashmir for the ongoing financial year 2013-14 are likely to get hampered as all government departments have been asked to resubmit fresh Action Plan Reports (APRs) for release of Special Plan Assistance Component of 2064 Crores.
The resubmission of APR will linger the release of SPA component, which will ultimately result in obstruct many prestigious projects of various government departments. Sources informed Early Times that on the recommendations of PCI, the state Planning and Development department (P&DD), has recently issued directions to all departments, asking them to resubmit Action Plan Reports (APRs), so that same would be sent to PCI, for the release of SPA component.
"To avail SPA of Rs. 2064 Crores, the state government is required to submit the Action Plan for Rs. 2293 Crores under projectization to PCI for their approval and release of funds", the circular issued by P&DD to all departments read as. The District Development Commissioners/ Administrative departments have been asked to send the Action Pla... | |
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| SVO ready with Challan against Baseer Khan | | Infamous Gulmarg land scam | | | Mustansir
SRINAGAR, Sept 20: After the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India accorded sanction to prosecute Baseer Ahmad Khan, IAS officer of J&K Cadre, the State Vigilance Organization (SVO) is all set to produce challan in the court of Special Judge Anti Corruption Srinagar on Monday in the infamous Gulmarg land scam.
The sanction was conveyed vide letter dated August 21, 2013 while as the same was conveyed to the counsel for the Government of India few days later, sources informed, adding "the sanction letter has was placed before the Chief Secretary, Mohd Iqbal Khandey for further necessary orders in the matter. Sources said after discussing the matter with the Ch... | |
| | | | North Kashmir to throw surprises during 2014 elections | | | | Javaid Naikoo
SRINAGAR, Sept 20: As the fever of 2104 assembly elections seems to be taking momentum with every passing day in Kashmir, political parties are up against each other to gain public support openly and behind the curtains. Political circles believe North Kashmir has many a surpise in store for the politicians.
The political assessment made by some prominent politicians of Kashmir for 2014 assembly elections in north Kashmir's Baramullah, Rafiabad, Sangrama, Gulmarg, Sopore, Pattan, Sumbal, Sonawari and Rajwara Handwara constituencies reveals that candidates who won in 2008 may not make it to the Legislative assembly this time owing to lobbyism and race for candidature in th... | |
| | | | Police arrest doctor couple in abortion charges | | Rotary Home Sexual abuse case | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 20: In a latest development in the sexual abuse of mentally challenged girls at Rotary Inner Wheel Home for Mentally challenged at Channi Rama which rocked the city on September 8/9, the Police today arrested two doctors for their alleged involvement in abortion of sexually abused girls of said home.
Sources said that the arrested accused have been identified Dr Raj and her husband Dr P R Sharma, both were running a nursing home in Ambphala Jammu. "Both were boo... | |
| | | | Rehabilitation of migrant Pandits in Kashmir | | Govt ropes in KP organizations | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 20: The Government has roped in some Kashmiri Pandit organizations in Jammu and Delhi to give a practical shape to its much talked about rehabilitation package for Kashmir Pandit migrants in Valley.
According to sources, some KP organizations and NGOs are working in close coordination with Central and State government on this issue and have in principal agreed to give all logistic support and cooperation to Government in making the package a success.
Sources said that the leaders of these factions and Government are in an agreement that there should be symbolic return of the displaced people to Valley in case all members of displaced community show some ... | |
| | | | Akhnoor sarpanches unhappy with lecturers' performance | | | |
Avinash Azad
JAMMU, Sept 20: The Akhnoor Sarpanches seem unhappy over `inefficiency' of two lecturers of Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Narrari Bala Akhnoor.
In a letter written to Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand, who is also Minister concerned, seven Sarpanches have contested the performance of the in-charge lecturer Chemistry Dalbir Singh and Lecturer Botany Brijnandan Singh of GHSS Narrari Bala.
"Sarpanch Panchayat Nardi, Krishan Lal Bhagat, Chairman Panchayat Nardi, Joginder Pal Malhotra Naib Sarpanch Nardi, Balbir Kour, Sarpanches Barui, MR Magotra, Sarpanch Sham Lal Malhotra, Sarpanch Tarlochan Dutt Sarpanch Jaswant Singh and numbers of parents of students, whose... | |
| | | | Soni arriving today, Azad too may show presence | | Congress convention in SKICC on Sunday | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 20: After over three weeks of holding a convention in Jammu, Congress top brass is organizing a similar function in Srinagar on September 22 to have an assessment of the party at the ground level in entire Kashmir Valley. Ambika Soni in charge Congress J&K state is arriving in Srinagartomorrow whereas Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad is likely to be there in the summer capital on Sunday morning. A conspicuous difference however remains that in Jammu if it was a huge crowd comprising genuine cadres and functionaries from across the entire region, in Srinagar show the party has sought participation of even those who remotely associated with the... | |
| | | | Officials allege blackmailing , SIC warns RTI applicant | | Misuse of RTI | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 20: For the first time State Information Commission (SIC) has warned an RTI applicant who allegedly used RTI Act to get the personal benefits by mounting pressure on the officials of Chief Agriculture Office Kishtwar . The RTI applicant according to officials wanted some contract by illegal means and when the same was not given to him, he resorted to pressure tactics by filing applications under RTI. When the applicant was asked to deposit the xerox fees by the office of the CAO Kishtwar he knocked the door of SIC.
As per details available one Raj Kumar S/o Mohan Lal a resident of Village Keshwan, Tehsil and District Kishtwar moved an application dated... | |
| | | | 64 per cent of Handicraft Cooperatives in J&K dead and done with | | Beyond Omar's dream to revive handicraft sector | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's grand plans for revival of handicraft sector in Jammu and Kashmir seem to have fallen flat on ground as audit has revealed that 64 per cent of Cooperative Societies established for promoting crafts and generating employment are either defunct or under process of liquidation.
Audit has revealed that nearly 350 societies of Jammu province and Srinagar district classified as active were not actually viable as average wages in the range of Rs 29 to Rs 636 per annum, not even touching the basic survival sustenance allowance for human beings.
Further the much hyped 464 training centers run by the department in the state, (Jammu ... | |
| | | | People aghast over negligence, absence of CMO | | Protests in Samba | |  Neeraj Badyal
Jammu, Sept 20: The people of Samba registered strong protest against `negligence and continued absence of CMO' at the district hospital here today. After chanting slogans against the CMO, the protesters checked the order/recovery book and found no movement or order of the CMO. However, the staffers said the CMO was in a meeting .They showed a fake order page of movement of CMO having dispatch no. CMO/S/Est/2013-14/1995-97 of dated 19-09-2013 in which it was mentioned that CMO S... | |
| | | | VK Singh may be probed for trying to 'Topple' J&K Govt | | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Sept 20: The government is likely to order a CBI inquiry into the alleged unauthorised operations and financial wrongdoings by a top secret intelligence unit set up by then Army chief Gen V K Singh.
Sources said that the government has taken serious note of the report of a Board of Inquiry into the functioning of Technical Services Division (TSD) alleging misuse of position by Gen Singh and is likely to order a CBI probe into the matter soon.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari told reporters here today that the facts brought out in the report are "extremely sensitive" and if any person- retired or serving -is found involved in the matter, ac... | |
| | | | ZEO Thatri works overtime to set records right | | Examination fee scam | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 20: The ZEO Thatri is working overtime to show that the amount he received fraudulently from students as examination fee was refunded. Pertinent to mention an enquiry is pending against him on the issue.
The ZEO had received Rs 180 from all the students in his zone as examination fee. Taking cognizance of a news report published by a local newspaper, the government ordered an enquiry into the issue. Pertinently the ZEO has admitted that an amount od Rs 150 was collected from the students.
According to reports, the papers are being manipulated in such a way so as to show to the enquiry committee that out of Rs 150 Rs 40 are being refunded. The actual fee d... | |
| | | | Police foil separatists' Shopian march | | Journalists injured in clashes | | | Bashir Assad
Srinagar, Sept 20: Eight persons were injured in police action today afternoon when police and CRPF personnel resorted to cane charge and tear gas shelling in Nowhatta area of the old city as people started sloganeering after Friday prayers outside Jamia Masjid. Two prominent journalists also sustained injuries while covering the protest demonstration in old city today.
The two journalist were identified as Tauseef Mustafa Photo journalist (AFP) and Press TV video journalist Ajaz Ahmad, both received head injuries.
The trouble started when people assembled outside the Jamia Masjid and started marching amid slogans. As the protesters reached Rangerstop, a large continge... | |
| | | | Alleged bid to destabilize Omar Govt | | Hassan pleads non- guilty | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 20: Minister for Agriculture and President Democratic Party Nationalist (DPN), Ghulam Hassan Mir on Friday trashed the allegations that he was in league with former Army Chief to destabilise the Jammu and Kashmir Government.
"These allegations are baseless. History stands witness how I made every effort to stabilise the government during the times of unrest in Valley," Mir told.
Pertinently, a secret inquiry report into the functioning of the Technical Services Division, a highly secretive and controversial Military Intelligence unit set up by former Army Chief General VK Singh, has reportedly recommended a high level probe into alleged siphoning o... | |
| | | | After 4yrs, Apex Court directs CBI to probe alleged 'custodial death' in Srinagar | | Rajneesh death case: | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 20: After four long struggle by Jammu based business family for the justice, the Apex Court on Wednesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the alleged 'custodial death' of Rajneesh Sharma, a local businessman who allegedly was tortured to death at Munshi Bagh Police Station on Oct 5, 2009.
Pertinent here to mention for the inept that one Rajneesh from Jammu had married a Kashmir based Muslim girl Amina Yousaf after she embraced Hindu religion and got named as Aanchal. The couple got married on August 21 2009 and a month later Rajneesh was picked up by the Srinagar police from the residence of his brother in Jammu on September ... | |
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