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Seeks 20,000/- from information seeker for compiling simple information BOPEE shames RTI Act 9/22/2013 11:43:41 PM Abodh Sharma Jammu, Sept 22: Adding another edifice to the shame and disgrace it has manufactured for itself in the last few months through its unprofessional working, the Board of Professional Entrance Examination (BOPEE) has shamed the very essence of the Right To Information Act, by asking an information seeker to deposit a whopping twenty thousand rupees for providing an information which should be available on the click of a button. In response to an RTI query filed by One Dalbir Singh on July 26, 2013, seeking to know the details of female candidates selected for the MBBS course in the last five years under RBA category along with their parentage and residential addresses; the PIO of the BOPEE while has written to the information seeker vide his letter No. BOPEE/154(II)/2019-21 dated September 2, 2013 asking him to deposit Rs. 20,000/- and then wait for at least 45 days from the date he deposited the amount in the BOPEE account for getting the information he had sought. "Please deposit Rs. 20000/- in the shape of Bank draft,favouring FA/CAO, J&K BOPEE as charges for engag...   READ MORE

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Kamaal ghost haunts delegates at Congress convention Speakers convey concern to Azad, Soni 9/22/2013 11:39:38 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Sept 22: The Congress leaders discussed National Conference (NC) leader, Dr Mustafa Kamaal more than other important issues at the Congress convention here on Sunday. Several Congress leaders from Jammu and Kashmir today conveyed their concerns to senior party leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Ambika Soni about the statements against the party leadership issued by NC leader Shiekh Mustafa Kamaal. Several speakers highlighted the need for telling NC to to rein in Kamaal who has been issuing derogatory statements about Congress and its leaders in the state. Kamaal had taken a swipe at Agriculture Minister Ghulam Hassan Mir, who is in the council of ministers fro...   READ MORE   Omar will be in tight spot in 2014 Singh expose cannot work 9/22/2013 11:39:20 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 22: The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah it seems is enjoying every second of the controversy triggered by the latest expose which revealed that Agriculture Minister, Ghulam Hassan Mir received a hefty amount from the Army Intelligence to topple the Omar led government in 2010. Omar and his party expect the expose to do the miracle for them in 2014. But even if the data furnished brought to fore by the expose is accepted for the sake of arguments; Omar will find it very difficult to present himself as a victim during electioneering. Omar has been saying that the 2010 uprising was triggered by the Machil encounter. The encounter, however, took place in March...   READ MORE   Prof Soz for implementation of Land Acquisition Act in J&K 9/22/2013 11:39:08 PM Jehangir Rashid SRINAGAR, Sept 22: Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President, Prof. Saif-ud-din Soz today said that Land Acquisition Act should be introduced in the state so that benefits of legislation reach the people of Jammu & Kashmir. Talking to media persons after the one day convention here, Prof. Soz said the participants of the convention highlighted the importance of Land Acquisition Act and said that same needs to be put into practice in the state. He said the legislation is revolutionary and is bound to transform the lives of people whose land is utilized by the government for any developmental project. "The convention of Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee urged...   READ MORE   Traders call for Kishtwar bandh today Kishtwar violence 9/22/2013 11:39:02 PM Asif Iqbal Naik Kishtwar, Sept 22: Dejected over continuous empty rhetoric from the government and District administration with regards to early disbursement of compensation among the August 9 Kishtwar communal clashes victims, Traders Association Kishtwar has called for complete shutdown tomorrow against the government and administrative failure in disbursing the compensation among the traders who suffered losses due to loot and arson. In a press statement issued by the Traders Association Kishtwar, President of the association stated that the association has decided to stage a Dharna and to observe complete shutdown on Monday. It is pertinent to mention that over 50 persons has bee...   READ MORE   Did surrendered militants receive money to file PIL against Army Chief? 9/22/2013 11:38:53 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Sept 22: The Army Report which has sparked political storm across the country has revealed that a very little known NGO, 'Yes Kashmir' comprising a few surrendered militants of South Kashmir filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in October 2011 in the J&K High Court alleging that the current Army Chief, Gen Bikram Singh, who was then a brigadier commanding a Rashtriya Rifles sector in South Kashmir, was responsible for a fake encounter in March 2001. Early Times has learned through reliable sources that NGO, 'Yes Kashmir' was founded by a surrendered militant of J&K Liberation Front, Khurshid Ahmad Mir of Anantnag district in 2010. The informatio...   READ MORE   Congress comes up with 'Khirki' concept: Launching in Srinagar today Move to counter BJP's social media popularity…..? 9/22/2013 11:38:46 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 22: In what be seen as a counter measure to popularity of BJP and adoration for Narender Modi on the social media , the Congress has come up with somewhat parallel concept to get its programmes and policies , achievements viewed by people on such networking sites, albeit on its own , self created portal be named as 'Khirki' . Under the concept the party would provide training to its internet savvy youth cadres who will later take full charge of making this operational in all the states . In J&K the first move in this direction will be initiated tomorrow, September 23 when it would be launched formally. Sources said the party has selected a ...   READ MORE   `Negligence' in GMC claims life, magisterial inquiry ordered 9/22/2013 11:38:36 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 22: District Development Commissioner Jammu Ajeet Kumar Sahu has ordered a magisterial inquiry following the death of the youth in GMC hospital due to alleged negligence of doctors. The inquiry was ordered following the strong protest demonstrations by the relatives of the deceased youth. The youth, Anil Kumar son of Ravi Kumar of Tallab Tillo was got admitted in the emergency wing of the GMC hospital following his complaint of stomach pain. While doctors started his treatment the youth breathed his last. Following his death, the relatives of the youth alleged doctors' negligence which claimed his life. They alleged that no doctor was willing to ope...   READ MORE   Azharudin hype fizzled out, J&K Ranji team ends up without a Coach 9/22/2013 11:38:30 PM Early Times Report JAMMU, Sept 22: With Jammu Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) still in a fix over the appointment of coach for the state cricket team, the performance of the state squad in the ensuing Ranji trophy season would depend on individual skills and the assistance of local coaches. Sources revealed that ignorant attitude of the JKCA with respect to the key issues in state cricket had laid down the morale of the players as they were not provided with a ranks coach since the departure of Bishen Singh Bedi. Sources said the delay in appointing the coach has occurred due to the recent indifference and lobbying within the Association and other members. A senior official from JK...   READ MORE   VK Singh exposes lies of NC 9/22/2013 11:38:24 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 22: National Conference, which has been looking for an issue to stay politically afloat, has been exposed by former army chief Gen VK Singh. Singh, who had earlier termed the allegations of toppling State government, had said NC is responsible for the political mess in the State. Gen Singh, who had served in the Kashmir also, is speaking what is known in the political echelons and also in knowledge of Centre and also central agencies. National Conference, which has ruled the state for most part, is blamed for all the ills of State not just by political parties but also by separatists. It's the only party which is slammed by separatists, terrorists, pol...   READ MORE   'No end to Shopian's agony: Curfew lifted, strike continues 9/22/2013 10:56:36 PM Mustansir Srinagar, Sept22: Although the authorities lifted 15-day long curfew from Shopian on Sunday, life seemed far from returning to normal as locals have been forced to stay indoor due to strike. Shopian had been under strict curfew since the killing of four youth by the CRPF at Gagran on September 7. Locals have been demanding the removal of the CRPF camp from the area and action against the guilty under law. As the curfew was removed people were seen moving out of their houses, however, shops and business establishments remained closed. Although the process of replacing the CRPF personnel in the camp with the state policemen as ordered by the government has begun, local traders...   READ MORE   Disaster Management in disdain No survey to find structural health of buildings in Jammu 9/22/2013 10:56:22 PM ET Report Jammu, Sept 22 : Making mockery of hyped disaster management in the state, administration has never conducted survey on the structural health of hundreds of residential and commercial buildings in Jammu city. Recently during heavy rainfall, a house had collapsed in old city area, giving rise to fears that more such incidents could happen due vulnerability of old buildings in the city. Officials said that corporation has remained in deep slumber for last eight years, since the devastating earthquake struck the region in 2005. After the quake government had announced that safety measures of all the buildings will be assessed to prevent threat to life and property in case of major ...   READ MORE   AICC Gen Secy takes Congress ministers to task, asks them to be present at party headquarters Congress workers threaten to launch agitation for full implementation of Panchayati Raj Act 9/22/2013 11:40:56 PM Jehangir Rashid SRINAGAR, Sept 22: All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary and in-charge Jammu & Kashmir, Ambika Soni today pulled up the Congress ministers in the ruling coalition for their lackadaisical attitude in solving the problems of Congress workers in the state. Delivering her speech during the one day convention of Congress ministers, legislators and workers at SKICC here, Soni expressed her displeasure that Congress ministers seldom visit the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) headquarters in Srinagar. She asked the Congress ministers to be present at PCC headquarters so that workers could contact them and get their grievances redressed. "The Congress workers in...   READ MORE   BJP to take up refugees', migrants' issue vigorously; corners Union, State Govts on issue 9/22/2013 10:56:05 PM Et Report JAMMU, Sept 22: Eying the 2014 Assembly and Parliamentary elections BJP will take up the issues of migrants and refugees vigorously at all fora and launch a decisive struggle for their solution. According to Party Sources, the BJP has already cornered the State and Union Government on host of issues concerning the people in J&K and the prevailing law and order situation in militancy infested State. The Party MP Avinash Roy Khanna who is also incharge of the trouble -torn State has already taken up the refugees and migrants issue in parliament and accused both State and Central governments of doing very little for the rehabilitation of these hapless people. Making the grant...   READ MORE   Woman SI helps detained lady doctor flee from lock up Misadventure in Khaki 9/22/2013 11:43:07 PM Sumit Sharma JAMMU, Sept 22: Taking law in her own hands, a woman police officer posted as I/C PP in Jammu took along the lady doctor accused of illegal abortions of the sexually abused mentally retarded girls who was lodged in women police cell Jammu. The lady doctor was remanded to police custody after her involvement in abortion of the mentally retarded girls in her nursing home came to during the light during the investigations of the infamous case that shook the conscience of the city....   READ MORE   Omar can't s sack him: Kamaal Mir associated with Congress 9/22/2013 11:39:28 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Sep 22: National Conference senior leader Dr Shiekh Mustafa Kamaal on Sunday said that Omar Abdullah can't show the door to 'tainted' Agriculture Minister because he is indirectly associated with Congress party. "Ghulam Hassan Mir is the choice of State Congress Chief Prof Saif-u-Din Soz as Soz himself has conveyed to National Conference that Mir is associated with Congress party," Kamaal told that Mir is an Army agent. Reacting to the statement made by former Indian Army Chief about NC, Kamaal said that his statement itself reveals how much interested and involved he was in politics. "There are scores of Army agents like Mir and Indian Intelligence has fill...   READ MORE

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