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Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Sept 28: Army has ordered a probe into the suicide attack by terrorists in Samba in Jammu and Kashmir in which four of its personnel including a Lt Col were killed.
A probe has been ordered into yesterday's terror attack and a team will go into the entire incident and find out if any lapses were there on part of the unit, sources said here.
The probe will also look whether all the standard operating procedures were observed by the officers and personnel of the 16 Cavalry unit.
The sources said terrorists had entered the unit from a gate which was close to the officers' mess, and shot down the only sentry Kiran Kumar, who hailed from Thiruvananthapuram, in... | |
| | | | On Omar's Accession remarks: Sham Lal fires salvo yet again | | Asks what oath he had taken, calls for 'united' Jammu to counter such voices | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 28: In what could be seen as Congress having taken as affront recent remarks of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on 'Accession', once again terming it as 'incomplete,' senior leader and PHE Minister Sham Lal Sharma today fired fresh salvo against the former, asking as if was so , what oath he had taken four years back and in what capacity he is occupying highest chair in the government. Sharma also asserted on imperativeness of unity of Jammu in countering such voices like autonomy or self rule.
In an oblique reference and sharp reaction to Omar Abdullah's recent remarks on Accession of state with India , it was Sham Lal yet again who mustere... | |
| | | | Omar violates oath of office by challenging Accession | | | | Neha
Jammu, Sept 28: NC leader and CM Omar Abdullah has been violating the oath of office almost every day and questioning the accession of the State with India. On September 25, he crossed all the lines and told the visiting European Union delegation in Srinagar that if the Government of India was to restore peace in Kashmir and end alienation of Kashmiri Muslims, it has to address the political issue of Kashmir politically. "Political resolution of the political issue of Kashmir is the only way ford," he told the EU delegation. It is indeed intriguing that the parties like the Congress has overlooked what Omar Abdullah said to damage India and help the Kashmiri separatists and communalis... | |
| | | | Launch at Srinagar, Jammu conventions | | Third Front taking final shape | | | Bashir Assad
SRINAGAR, Sept 28: With elections to the State Assembly drawing nearer, the much talked about "Third Front" is finally taking shape as various political parties having significant presence in few packets in the State are planning to hold two grand conventions at Srinagar and Jammu in the coming days to launch the front.
Sources told Early Times that the leaders of eight political parties who met here earlier this week are contemplating to hold two grand conventions at Srinagar and Jammu to formally launch the Third Front which according to the observers would play a very crucial role in Government formation in Jammu and Kashmir after the elections which have been throwing a h... | |
| | | | Sinha bats for JK politicians, trashes Singh's remarks | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 28: Rejecting General VK Singh's remark that since 1947 Army is regularly paying money to Jammu and Kashmir Ministers and other politicians, former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Lt General SK Sinha today said that "these allegations are mere fabrication".
"Allegations against Army are baseless as nobody knows Kashmir more than me .I am aware of everything that took place in Jammu and Kashmir since 1943. I have served in Kashmir from the beginning when Indian Army entered there to fight Pakistani rebels. Moreover, I have been a Governor of Jammu and Kashmir from 2003 to 2008. No funds were ever provided by the Army to any politicians so the allegation is a s... | |
| | | | High alert sounded after spotting of 3 militants | | It was only a rumour; IG | |  Akshay Azad
HIRANAGAR, Sept 28: Two days after twin terror attacks by three fidayeen in Hirangar and Samba that claimed 13 lives, panic gripped tehsil Hirangar following reports of three militants donning in Army uniforms were spotted by students and peon of Primary School Chajrth, zone Salan of Dayalachak, tehsil Hiranagar at around 9:15 today.
The news spread like wildfire in Kathua, Samba and Jammu districts, following which all schools in district Kathua were closed while a search operati... | |
| | | | SIC puts PIO Hospitality & Protocol on penalty notice | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 28: The State Information Commission (SIC) has issued a show cause notice to the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the Hospitality and Protocol Department wherein he has been asked to give explanation why the penalty proceedings may not be initiated against him for making un necessary delay in providing information to an RTI applicant and also providing the incomplete information .
As per details available a complaint was filed by one Pawan Gupta, a resident of Roop Nagar Jammu the under Section 15 of the State RTI Act before the State Information Commission (SIC) against the PIO Directorate of Hospitality and Protocol which was received in the SIC o... | |
| | | | Wake up for country's sake | | No politics please | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 28: It is indeed a very critical phase for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The fuss created about 2014, the election year for the country in general and Jammu and Kashmir in particular as the State will have to face two elections, Parliament and Assembly.
Much has been talked about United State's withdrawal from Afghanistan and its impact on situation in Jammu and Kashmir but do the Governments of today, both at Central and State level, are concerned about it or not. Similarly, other political parties sitting in opposition are also playing it to the political level only just to get the mileage out of it.
None of them has been able to study the thing cor... | |
| | | | Words fail Security officials to explain serious lapse | | | | ET Report
Jammu, Sept 28: The security forces are at loss of word to explain the complete systematic failure in anticipating and thwarting the terrorist attack in Jammu in which 10 people were killed.
The issue was discussed in length at the security meeting reviewed by the Chief Minister. According to sources, the top officials of different security forces and agencies failed to provide any convincing answer to the Chief Minister.
"All of them infact admitted to their failures in anticipating the attack," said a senior official who attended the meeting.
The important point discussed in the meeting was even after the terrorists had struck at police station then how could they move freel... | |
| | | | Success has many fathers, failure is an orphan | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 28: Those who talk of security lapse while referring to the Thursday's twin attack on Hiranagar Police Station and the Army camp at Samba seem to have lost sight of the old adage "success has many fathers and failure is an orphan."
Again those who blame the forces, guarding the IB, for some lapse seem to be unaware of the difficult, rather tough, border terrain in Jammu and Kashmir. The entire Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir is dotted with rivers, ravines, gorges, mountain slopes, thick forest belts which allow militants to take the advantage while trying to sneak into the Indian State.
At times the success achieved by troops in foiling ingress bids do... | |
| | | | DC Kishtwar, BMO fight it out in review meeting | | | |
Early Times Report
KISHTWAR, Sept 28: Annoyed over the attitude of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar during a review meeting of health sector on Friday, Block Medical Officer Kishtwar Dr. Parvaiz Iqbal Wani and Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Baseer Ahmed Khan exchanged heated arguments over the alleged use of unofficial language by Baseer Ahmed Khan against the BMO forcing him and other employees of the Health Department to leave the meeting mid way.
As per details, the trouble erupted when Deputy Commissioner while reviewing the sector wise progress of various health sector related issues used unethical language against Dr. Parvaiz Iqbal Wani. The insiders informed the "Early Times" that ... | |
| | | | Congress forgets Kamaal for time being | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 28: The Congress Ministers seem to have brushed aside the controversy triggered by National Conference Additional General Secretary Dr Mustafa Kamaal's frequent and reckless statements. The Kamaal tirade forced the Congress Ministers to take a stand. The reaction came in Ramadhan when Chief Minister cancelled the Cabinet meeting fearing boycott by the Congress Minister.
However, the Ministers attended a meet following Kishtwar clashes. The Ministers justified their participation by stating that the situation was explosive.
Meanwhile, the Congress leaders decided to make up the matter with the party high command. However, nothing tangible came out and Ka... | |
| | | | Since 2010, PHC Kapran awaits inauguration | | Functions in rented building | | | Saahil Suhail
ANANTNAG, Sept 28: In South Kashmir's remote area of Kapran Dooru, poor patients continue to suffer as after the passage of over three years, Primary Health Center in the village awaits inauguration and continues to function in a duplicated rented building.
Locals said that although the building for the Primary Health Centre (PHC) has already come up in this remote village but it is still awaiting inauguration due to which patients continue to suffer.
"It has been more than three years now that the building for the upcoming PHC got completed but due to no one inaugurating it the area remains devoid of any health care facility," locals said, adding most of the ailing patient... | |
| | | | Shopian to resume normal chores today | | Shifting of CRPF camp commences | | | Javaid Naikoo
Srinagar, Sept 28: South Kashmir's Shopian town which remained shut for 22 consecutive days will resume its normal chores tomorrow as authorities began shifting the much controversial central reserve police force (CRPF) camp from the main town where five people were killed in two separate incidents.
According to reports, a series of interaction between the authorities and civil society groups including Majlis-e-Mushawarat, Bar Association, fruit growers and contractors led to an understanding about shifting of the CRPF camp in a phased manner.
According to the Deputy Commissioner Shopian Bashir Ahmad Bhat, the process of shifting the CRPF camp has already begun and dis... | |
| | | | Patients suffer due to slackness of SKIMS | | | | Mustansir
Srinagar, Sept 28: The sluggishness of the SKIMS authorities have ensured that funds though available are not spent on the patients. The detailed audit conducted by the CAG, has pointed out many instances where the SKIMS bosses have failed to put the money in the appropriate purpose.
In the year 2009-10 schemes to be completed in two year's time were initiated. As such the schemes should have by now been functional and actually helping the patients. However, even though an amount of Rs 851.30 lakhs was drawn from the Treasury and credited to civil deposit head right in the inception the schemes are yet far from benefiting people. One such scheme was the 'Security Surveillan... | |
| | | | JK Govt sleeps over `acid sale' law | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 28 : The rampant sale of acid is still on in the open market in the city as state government is yet to restrict the sale of acid and has not taken some strict measures against this ongoing process which can prove deadly for female population as in the past various cases have been reported when females have been targeted to such horrifying attacks by many people.
At this moment, there are no strict laws against the sale of acid in Jammu even after the Supreme Court banned the over the counter sale of acid at retail stores in market across the country.
The state government should take immediate steps in this regard so that the people do not get a chance of... | |
| | | | Border people for creating third defense ring, setting up of VDCs | | | | Et Report
JAMMU, Sept 28: The recent twin Fidayeen attacks in Samba and Hiranagar towns has scared the people living near international border and Line of control from Pooch to Kathua and the demand for beefing security in border belt is gaining momentum.
To contain the increasing influx of armed desperados from across the border the demand for creating a third defense line is also gaining momentum with leaders of various political parties also joining the border people in raising the demand.
The denizens on border and LoC who have always faced uncertainty and turmoil right from 1947 are grappling with worst problem of cross border terrorism over last 24 years. They were uprooted so ... | |
| | | | Formalities delay compensation to Kishtwar victims | | | | Asif Iqbal Naik
KISHTWAR, Sept 28: Traders of District Kishtwar who had suffered losses in August 9 and 10 violence at Kishtwar and Padder has expressed grave resentment over the decision of District administration in which the concerned Deputy Commissioner has sought some formalities needed to be fulfilled by the traders before the administration release the compensation in favour of the riots' victims.
The traders said that many formalities seek by the administration are time consuming and added that several victims were not aware about those things.
They said that only few shopkeepers in Kishtwar District are falling under such ambit and can fulfill the formalities demanded by th... | |
| | | | Plight of conflict widows, orphans miserable: Survey | | | | Majid Ahmad
Srinagar, Sept 28: A recent research reveals that the plight of most widows and orphans of Kashmir conflict is miserable as they face multi-dimensional problems. Accommodation, educational loss, psychological depression, social disorganisation, insecurity, health deterioration, dependence on others, deviance and delinquency are some of the major issues widows and orphans of conflict face, says "A Sociological Study of Widows and Orphans."
The survey, conducted by noted sociologist of Kashmir, Prof Bashir Ahmad Dabla, says that most important problem for widows and orphans is shelter. "After the death of their husband/father, woman and her children were not taken care of eit... | |
| | | | Bhatia Sons to get 2000 instead of 5000 | | DB modifies SCC award | | | Jammu, Sept 28: In a petition filed by Bhatia sons against the judgment and order of Divisional Forum and State Consumer Commission whereby State Consumer Commission modified the order passed by the Divisional Forum and in addition to awarding cost of Rs 1099/- as the cost of trouser, an amount of Rs 5000 was allowed as compensation for mental harassment and financial loss.
Besides this an amount of Rs 50,000 was directed to be paid as General compensation and the petitioner was directed to deposit the said amount in the advocates' welfare fund.
Against this order an appeal was preferred. Division Bench of State High Court comprising Justice Mohammad Yaqoob Mir and Justice DS Thakur af... | |
| | | | BOPEE explodes transparency myth | | Denies information under RTI | | | Avinash Azad
Jammu, Sept 28: The tall claims of transparency in the functioning of Board of Professional Entrance Examination (BOPEE) were dashed to the ground with the recent revelation that the Board had failed to provide information, sought under RTI Act even after the lapse of two months. It is assumed that Board has deliberately concealed the controversial information to save its skin.
The RTI applicant informed Early Times that under RTI Act, he had sought information regarding funds provided by Government and utilization of same with few other queries but the reply of same was yet to be made.
"On July 31, 2013 under postal order number 08F/872038 I submitted my RTI application... | |
| | | | Vakil ridicules Omar's Accession statement | | `It is a political gimmick' | | | Akshay Azad
Jammu, Sept 28: Lashing out at Omar Abdullah for his recent statement on Accession, firebrand Congress leader Abdul Gani Vakil asserted that the statement was simply a political gimmick by Omar Abdullah to divert the attention of masses from failures of NC led Government on all fronts.
Omar while interacting with the European delegation had said that Jammu Kashmir had acceded not merged with India.
"As the elections are drawing closer, for concentration of votes Omar Abdullah is befooling the masses by raising issue of accession. But people are vigilant enough and they know about saying and practice of National Conference", he said.
He further stated that it was a general pr... | |
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