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| Commissions or rehabilitation centres for retired officials? | | Deadwood of Kashmir, Jammu universities may not deliver in SIC | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 3: In total dismissal of Supreme Court of India's judgment in P J Thomas case, Government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to completely bar entry of the representatives of civil society into its transparency and accountability commissions. Some retired and retiring government officials, including two former professors of law from universities of Kashmir and Jammu, who are favourites of politicians on account of their personal relationship with them, are being considered for rehabilitation in the much-hyped Jammu & Kashmir State Information Commission (SIC).
While quashing the appointment of Thomas as head of the Central Vigilance Commission, Supreme Court had earlier this year laid considerable stress on appointment of the representatives of civil society in such apex bodies. It was in the backdrop of that judgment that radical changes became necessary in constitution of State Vigilance Commission (SVC) in Jammu & Kashmir even after it was constituted in accordance with an existing law.
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| Omar tweeted entire day when Kerala CM opened 24x7 grievance cell | | No worries about ensuing Assembly session, employees' problems.....? | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 3: The state is facing ironical situations with regard to functioning of the NC led coalition government these days. The contrasts are wide and visible when it comes to watching Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's activities and what government machinery is doing or faltering upon for want of his complete presence and attention in the matters of governance. While the entire administrative machinery and Assembly Secretariat is busy in updating itself for ensuing session on one hand and his Finance Minister is trying to douse employees anger over delay in release of arrears, Omar's priorities as always remain different- tweeting and only tweeting , that too to 'gen... | |
| | | | `Sponsored story on Pre-53 status misleading’ | | Old wine in new bottles | | | Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, Sept 3: Sheikh family sponsored story in a New Delhi based newspaper has evoked critical reaction. Some quarters have described it as `mischievous, misleading and concocted'.
The Newspaper has been sympathetic to the Sheikh family ever since Sher-e-Kashmir was dethroned and arrested in 1953. Mardullah Sarabai connection has guided the newspaper's Kashmir policy, said an analyst.
The story has also been perceived as a threat to the unity, integrity and sovereignty of India vis-à-vis J&K.
Pre-53 status hits hard at IAS and IPS cadre, bidding goodbye to the Supreme Court and the Election Commission of India. This can provide the much needed oxygen to the col... | |
| | | | Deadlock persists, employees to go ahead with proposed strike from Sept 6 | | JCC meets govt sub-committee | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 3: Two-hour meeting between state government and leaders of Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) on Saturday failed to break deadlock over the strike of the latter from September 6.
While state government maintained that all ‘genuine’ demands of employees will be considered, employee leaders said that they would not call off strike unless concrete steps are taken in this direction. They added that state government is just trying to buy time and desisting from taking required employee friendly decisions.
Employee leaders Abdul Qayoom Wani and Khurshid Alam said that they would go ahead with their 3-day proposed strike from September 6. “Only assurances can... | |
| | | | Parneet's mother alleges her daughter was murdered | | Woman trainees not safe at PTA, alleges women federation | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 3: While Praneet's mother Kulwant Kour alleged that her daughter had not committed suicide but was murdered, national federation of Indian women (NFIW) expressed fears that woman trainees were not safe at police training academy (PTA), Udhampur.
Praneet, a trainee sub-inspector, was found hanging from the ceiling fan hook of her room at PTA in the wee hours of August 21 last.
Udhampur police had registered a case in this connection under section 174 of CrPC and initiated inquest proceedings.
Kulwant, her son and brother, who called on senior police officers in Udhampur and PTA director, IGP Ashok Gupta, demanded the registration of case under section 302 o... | |
| | | | Now State Govt says it has no powers on DAA? | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 3: The State Law and Parliamentary affairs minister has started a fresh controversy over the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and that too just a day after the union home minister, P. Chidambaram made his comments on the Act.
The union home minister while talking to newspersons in New Delhi has said that the State Government is fully empowered to decide whether or not a certain area within the State should be brought under the Disturbed Areas Act (DAA). The union home minister stated categorically that once the State Government deemed it fit to withdraw the DAA from the State, the AFSPA would immediately cease to remain operative.
The State Law and P... | |
| | | | Yes, JK Govt can repeal AFSPA | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 3: The AFSPA became an Act on September 10, 1990 when it got the concurrence of the then Governor. Immediately after this, a notification declaring the Valley as disturbed area was issued. In 1992 the President of India repealed the act and enacted Jammu Kashmir Disturbed Area Act. However, the duration of the Act for which it as enforced was not mentioned.
The Supreme Court in Naga People's Movement of Human Rights versus Union of India held: "Section 3 of AFSPA could not be construed as conferring powers to issue a declaration without any time limit." The SC ruling says that an area can be declared as 'disturbed' only "in grave situation of law and order"... | |
| | | | Saraf abstains from Apex Panel meet, accuses Govt of thrusting decision on return | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 3: Finding fault with State Government's return formula which was on the agenda of today's Apex Committee meeting Sanjay Saraf, Senior leader Lok JanShakti Party and one of the members of Apex Committee abstained from its meeting.
Saraf who is close aide of LJP national Chief and former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has accused The Government on thrusting the return formula on displaced Pandits.
Saraf while criticizing the return formula said that ground situation is not conducive for return of Pandits to valley and he does not want to become a party to such a move which will be tantamountal to the interests of the community. "I have always advocated for... | |
| | | | Good health is directly proportional to right to life! | | JK Govt's `health campaign' | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 3: For the first time in the history of the state, the health of the commoner seems to worry the government. An advertisement has been issued for local dailies that give the dos and don'ts to maintain good health. The advertisement has been issued in connection with National Nutrition Week (September 1-7) celebrations.
The advertisement has suggested a variety of measures ranging from avoiding junk food to doing yoga regularly. "Malnutrition reduces body resistance to fight infections, reduces intellectual & physical development. Good Nutrition forms the basis for good health", the advertisement reads.
In addition to this, the advertisement has suggested ... | |
| | | | Interlocuters deny reports on their opting for pre-1953 status for J&K | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 3: If the latest reports are any guide the three interlocuters may not opt for pre-1953 constitutional status for the settlement of the external dimensions of the Kashmir issue.
These reports said that the Government of India is interested in the resolution of the external dimensions of the Kashmir issue for which more concessions are to be introduced so that people in the Kashmir valley feel that they have achieved something,if not anyting.
While referring to the media reports suggesting that in the final report the interlocuters may recommend restoration of pre-1953 status the central team said its final recommendations do not exist "even in their embryon... | |
| | | | Omar, farooq on the same page | | Hanging Of Guru | | | Rustam
JAMMU, Sept 3: National Conference president and Union Minister of Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah has taken the big plunge and swung solidly behind his Chief Minister son Omar Abdullah. Three days ago, Omar shocked the nation and provoked a sort of furore in Jammu and elsewhere in the country, including the Union capital New Delhi, by his tweet about the death sentence of Afzal Guru. Guru was convicted by all the courts which tried him for his involvement in the 2001 Parliament attack case and sentenced him to death taking into consideration the nature of offence he, along with other terrorists, committed to destabilize the Indian polity and create anarchical conditions in the who... | |
| | | | How to end discrimination with Duggar Pradesh? | | Rs 1000-Crore Package For K Youth | | | Neha
JAMMU, Sept 3: It is now almost clear that the Duggar Pradesh's established political leadership has abandoned the Dogras for reason not difficult to fathom. One of the fundamental reasons is its insatiable lust for crumbs, which it gets after flirting with Kashmiri leadership and dancing to its anti-Duggar Pradesh tunes. How else should one interpret the utter failure of the Duggar Pradesh leadership to up their ante against the Congress-led UPA Government, which inaugurated Rs 1000-crore training-cum-placement package a few days ago for the Kashmiri youth with a view to holding them aloof from the separatist politics. It is obvious that the Congress-led government in New Delhi inaug... | |
| | | | Bovine smuggling through Mughal Road | | | | Surankote: Although Mughal Road is yet to be opened for passenger traffic, bovine smuggling through the historic route has assumed alarming proportions.
According to reports, large number of bovine animals from twin border district to Kashmir Valley. The residents said a gang responsible for theft and subsequent smuggling to Kashmir Valley was operating in the area. They have sought a check post at Pir Gali to stop smuggling in future.
Police also admitted smuggling of bovine animals. An FIR has been registered and investigations are on. Around 31 bovine smugglers have been arrested by the police and more than 70 animals have been recovered for the past 10 days.... | |
| | | | 6 captured youth handed over to Shopian Police | | | | RAJOURI: Rajouri police has handed over 6 Shopian youth apprehended by the army and police to Shopian police. They youth were on their way to PoK to seek arms training via Mughal Road.
A police team from Shopian took the custody of Ashiq Hussain Wagay son of Mohd Ramzan r/o Badrama, Masooq Parray son of Abdul Rahim , Ab Hameed Dar son of Mohd Rajab Dar R/o Dagama, Mudassar Ahmed Nazar son of Mohammad Nazar R/o Dagama, Mohd Yonis Pal son of Abdul Hameed Pal R/o Badrama and Riyan Parray son of Ali Ahmed Parray R/o Badrama.... | |
| | | | Woman raped at Ramnagar | | | | JAMMU: A woman was allegedly raped by a man at Ramnagar in Udhampur today.
Police sources said Shamu, wife of Pritam Chand of Ramnagar, Udhampur, lodged a report with Ramnagar police station that her neighbour Surinder Kumar, son of Basantu, had raped her.
Police had registered a case against the accused under sections 354 and 323 of RPC. The accused was yet to be arrested.... | |
| | | | Vet doctor held taking bribe | | | | JAMMU: The veterinary doctor of a government department was today caught red handed by state vigilance organisation (SVO) while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2,000.
Sources said acting on the complaint of Rayaz Ahmed (owner of Bilal Halal Meat Shop at railway station here), son of Ghulam Mohammed Bhat of Christain Colony, Shaheedi Chowk, SVO laid a trap and arrested the veterinary doctor red-handed while accepting Rs 2,000 as bribe near Shakuntla theatre.... | |
| | | | Corruption allegations about Construction of Transit Accommodations in Valley for Kashmiri Migrants | | | |
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Sep 3: Lot of din has already been raised on the inadequate and substandard facilities having been built at the much-publicized town-ship at Jagati for the displaced Kashmiri Hindus who were living in one room tenements at Muthi, Nagrota, Purkhoo and Mishriwala camps in Jammu. Panun Kashmir’s press conference recently, detailing the findings of its fact finding team which took stock of things in the Jagati township, seems to have been taken due notice by the authorities as the residents at the Jagati Camp have been reportedly told that “all shortcomings in the facilities and the construction work will be removed in a month’s time”. Residents in the Jagati towns... | |
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