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| Declare Your Party 'Public Authority, PDP To Omar | | "Let people know about wealth amassed by NC leadership" | | | ET Report
Srinagar, Sept 4: Hitting hard at the `hypocrisy' of National Conference reflected once again in chief minister, Omar Abdullah's support for bringing political parties under the ambit of Right to Information Act (RTI), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wednesday said that such utterances are meaningless unless people know the details of the wealth amassed by the top leadership of National Conference.
In a statement, the party's Chief Spokesperson, Naeem Akhtar said that nobody knows the factual position about the money being given to NC top leadership in lieu of MLC seats and Haji Yousuf 's death removed the lid from to all such corrupt practices only partially.
He said that if NC is really sincere about transparency and accountability why doesn't the party declare itself as a " Public Authority" so that people can seek information from them about Haji Yousuf mysterious death and the money that changed hands amongst the top party leadership?
People want to know about the illegal financial dealings taking place within the ruling party. Will the party provide all such in... | |
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| IT raids on seven prominent city jewellers | | Irate Swarankar Sangh calls for shutdown | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 4: The sleuths of Income Tax Department from Punjab and Jammu circle today conducted surveys here in atleast seven jewellers in Jain Bazaar area, who were allegedly evading tax despite several warming to them.
Sources said that surveys were conducted by different teams of IT who also took help of local police while carrying on their operation. They said that the jewellery shops like Talla, Silver Line, Vijay, Roshan, Raman Suri, Krishna, Kanya were surveyed while residence of one of the known jeweller at Sector -6 in Channi Himmat was also surveyed by the IT team.
However none of the senior officers from the IT department was available for comment despite... | |
| | | | Rana says NC only party having credible footprints on 87 constituencies | | Cong 'claim' on 87 seats sends NC into tizzy mode | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 4: Anxious over its fast losing political ground across the state, panic stricken National Conference is viewing its coalitional partner Congress more as a rival than its own ally . Nervous over its Congress' assertion in the recently held convention at Jammu, NC is losing no time in wearing a pro active robe and repeating assertions in similar tone on the points which Congress leadership specified during the day long convention on August 31. If the contention made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar and affirmation by his closest aide Devinder Singh Rana are any indicators to suggest this, NC is truly disturbed at Congress 'declarat... | |
| | | | Sonia Gandhi should have come to J&K for treatment | | AIIMS an outdated medical institute | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 4: On September 2, UPA chairperson and AICC president Sonia Gandhi left for US for medical check up. She was not feeling well for quite sometime. Sonia Gandhi, who is accompanied by Priyanka Vadra, will be back in about a week according to reports. On August 26, when the Lok Sabha was discussing the much-publicized Food Security Bill, the AICC chief fell ill and was admitted to the AIIMS, New Delhi. Earlier, she had been operated upon in the US. Sonia Gandhi had undergone surgery for an undisclosed ailment in a US hospital on August 5, 2011.
That Sonia Gandhi had to go to US for medical check up clearly suggests that even the AIIMS doesn't have competent doc... | |
| | | | HME department terminates probationer Dr Javid Iqbal | | Smaira wins battle of woman's pride | | | Avinash Azad
Jammu, Sept 4: The unrelenting struggle of Gurpreet Kour, finally compelled Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education department to terminate the services of controversial probationer surgeon Dr. Javid Iqbal Choudhary (husband of Gupreet alias Smaira) for his alleged involvement in various criminal cases including rape and cheating.
The matter was pending with Health and Medical Education Department at Civil Secretariat since January 2013.
Responding to case produced by Gurpreet alias Smaira HME department ordered termination of probation and discharged from services of Dr. Javid Iqbal, Consultant Surgeon (under probation) under government order number 500 HME of 201... | |
| | | | Cabinet approves transfers and postings in civil administration | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 4: The Cabinet which met here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah ordered following transfers and postings in the civil administration.
1. Shaleen Kabra, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Health & Medical Education Department, has been transferred and posted as Member, J&K Special Tribunal, vice Mr Tushar Kanti Sharma. He shall also hold the charge of the post of Chairman, J&K Special Tribunal, till the incumbent Chairman returns from leave, relieving Mr. B.A. Runiyal of the additional charge of the post.
2. Farooq Ahmad Factoo, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, BPE & Floriculture Department, has been transferred ... | |
| | | | Omar's duplicity: First weakens RTI rules | | Now talks of bringing political parties under RTI | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 4: Only a year back the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah amended J&K RTI Rules 2010 and turned the State Information Commission (SIC) into a "lame duck " and now he talks of bringing political parties under the provisions of RTI Act.
Last year in the month of September J&K Government made amendments in the J&K Right to Information Rules of 2010 which lead to severe criticism not only from the RTI activists but also from cross section of the society including political parties , civil society and media. The former Chief Information Commissioner of Central Information Commission ,Wajahat Habibullah and the incumbent CIC G R Sufi criticized that move of the G... | |
| | | | Class XI girl falls from first floor, severely injured | | Another mishap in DPS | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 4: An eleventh class student of Delhi Public School, Jammu received serious head injuries inside the school premises after she slipped from the first floor corridor and fell on the ground.
According to eyewitness reports, the student was moving through the corridor on the first floor when she suddenly slipped and fell on the ground at the time of disbursal. The short length of the railing may have resulted in the free fall of the 11 th class student as she could not get the opportunity to hold on to the railing to save herself.
The accident took place in a flash and no one present in the corridor could come to the rescue of the girl as she fell instantl... | |
| | | | Farooq faces uphill task in deciding in favour or against pre-poll alliance | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 4: Though National Conference has left it in the hands of party chief,Dr Farooq Abdullah,to decide whether he would opt for pre-poll alliance with the Congress or not.But in the context of the growing conflict between the two main partners in the Government in Jammu and Kashmir it is not an easy issue that has to resolved by Farooq Abdullah.
There are a number of problems that have to be taken into consideration by Farooq before he comes to any conclusion. If one asks Farooq about his choice he would,as sources close to him,say that in the interest of the survival of the state Government he would opt for total cooperation with the party that is in power in... | |
| | | | Jammu Chamber aghast at IT surveys, raids | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 4: The Chamber of Commerce & Industry Jammu has taken strong exception to the surveys and raids conducted by the Income Tax authorities in the business premises and the residences of some reputed businessmen.
A spokesman of the Chamber said that it does not want to create hurdles in the smooth conduct of official duty of the Income Tax authorities but the way in which the surveys and raids were conducted is unacceptable. .
The latest statistics issued by the Income Tax authorities confirm our belief that Jammu is contributing considerably to the government exchequer in the shape of advance tax and regular Income tax but the Income Tax authorities instea... | |
| | | | Why is Kichloo not going to Kishtwar? | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 4: Since the communal clashes broke out in Kishtwar on August 9 and the Minister of state for Home Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo had to resign after public pressure, he hasn't get back to his home constituency.
Kichloo is moving between Jammu and Srinagar and has left the people of his home constituency on the mercy of God. First he didn't do anything to protect lives and property of people when the communal clashes broke out, now he is not visiting his home constituency. It looks like that Kichloo has taken a back seat after he lost his ministry and doesn't think like a elected member of legislative Assembly from Kishtwar.
At this point of time people in the area... | |
| | | | Demands of refugees should be accepted, says Congress | | Conclave of confusion | | | Rustam
JAMMU, Sept 4: The one-day-long conclave of the executive committee members of the Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress (JKPCC) was held on August 31, but what transpired during the conclave continues to irritate certain sections of society even after four days. Take, for example, refugees from West Pakistan, Pakistan-occupied-Jammu & Kashmir and refugees of 1965 and 1971.
These refugees should have hailed the conclave, as it passed a resolution on the problems they were facing, but it did not happen. What has been happening is to the contrary. They have rejected the resolution as "eyewash" and "yet another exercise aimed at misleading and hoodwinking them".
Why are they rejecting the... | |
| | | | Stand of Taj on autonomy misleading | | Protecting anti-people Article 370 | | | Neha
JAMMU, Sept 4: The local Congress leadership in Jammu & Kashmir is not clear as to what exactly it wants. On the one hand, a section of Congress leadership opposes autonomy as demanded by the NC. On the other hand, it has been saying that it stands for Article 370. That the local Congress leadership is not clear as to what it stands for became clear on Tuesday, when senior Congress leader and Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports Minister Taj Mhi-ud-Din spoke on the issue at a convention of party workers.
"A political party (in this case NC) is harping on autonomy. The reality is that we cannot be autonomous. Our resources are limited and we cannot survive. We are dependent on... | |
| | | | Kiran Wattal is back as JMC Commissioner | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 4: In a minor administrative reshuffle effected by the state cabinet today, Kiran Wattal, has been given the prestigious post of JMC Commissioner, an assignment which he has served earlier as well. At present Managing Director of J&K Housing board, Wattal has rendered 21 years of service to Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC).
A senior officer in the echelons of administration, he has worked in state government departments in various capacities. He has also worked as UEED chief engineer and secretary of J&K sports council.
Wattal started his career as Site Engineer with Gammon India Ltd in August 1978 and was put on the job of specialised bridge co... | |
| | | | JU fails to allot hostel accommodation | | Students from far flung areas left high and dry | | | BIJAY CHARAK
Jammu, Sept 4: Hundreds of students hailing from far flung areas of Jammu province, who have taken admission for various Post Graduate courses in Jammu University for the session 2013-14, are facing tough days, as JU authorities have failed to allot hostel accommodation to them.
Sources informed Early Times that around one month has passed since the completion of admission to various PG courses, but till date accommodation has not been allotted to deserving students.
"The students of last session, who had completed their PG courses vacated their respective hostels before July, 1, 2013 and since then many seats in hostels are vacant but delay on part of JU authorities to mak... | |
| | | | Apex Committee on migrants loses relevance | | | | early times report
JAMMU, Sept 4: With nine members having already resigned, the Apex Committee on Kashmiri migrants, which is meeting in the Summer Capital on September 9 has become an irrelevant body.
The Committee had drawn a flak from the Community earlier too and its members were accused of being puppets in the hands of Government to stamp the decisions of Government without thinking whether they are in the interests of the displaced people or not.
The failure of the Committee to exert pressure to get the PM's employment package of 6,000 jobs for displaced Pandit youth declared over six years back implemented in letter and spirit.
The Committee is also facing the allegations of n... | |
| | | | Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry opposes imposition of property tax | | | | Jehangir Rashid
Srinagar, Sept 4: Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I) has taken strong exception to the state government's proposed decision to impose property tax on the residents of Jammu & Kashmir.
The Chamber has decided to oppose the imposition of Property Tax in the state and said the decision would impose further financial burden on the residents of state. The Chamber termed the government's decision as irrational and unwise and said the people of state would feel that the state government is hell bent on taking anti-people measures.
The Executive Committee of KCC&I in its meeting deliberated in detail the government's proposal to impose property tax on the residen... | |
| | | | Longest surviving HM commander arrested in Bandipora | | | | Mustansir
Srinagar, Sept 4; Security forces today claimed arrest of the longestsurviving militant commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militant group was arrested from Bandipora district in North Kashmir along with his two accomplice who are believed to be involved in several militant activities.
Army claimed arrest of a Hizbul Mujahedeen Militant commander along with his two associates in Bandipora district on Wednesday saying that Abdul Rashid Chichi, alias Talib Jalali, was arrested in Ajas area early this morning. Chichi was arrested along with his two companions during a naka, they added.
Confirming this a senior police official said, "we have arrested Chichi, the longest... | |
| | | | Srinagar all set to witness fresh bout of restrictions as Zubin Mehta prepares to perform | | Boulevard Foreshore Road to be out of bounds on September 7 | | | Jehangir Rashid
SRINAGAR, Sept 4: The musical concert of renowned instrumentalist Zubin Mehta is all set to cause trouble to the people of summer capital more so to those living in the vicinity of Shalimar Garden, the venue of the programme being organized on Saturday, September 7.
Meanwhile, the traffic police here today issued traffic advisories on September 7 on the famed Boulevard Road. The advisories are all set to upset the plans of the locals of the area and also the tourists who are on nowadays enjoying the beauty of Kashmir. According to the advisories as issued the movement of people on the Boulevard Road and Foreshore Road would be restricted on the day of musical programm... | |
| | | | Elaborate arrangements in place for Zubin's concert | | | | Bashir Assad
Srinagar, Sept 4 : Preparations are on in full swing for the 'Ehsaas-e-Kashmir' (Feel of Kashmir) music concert featuring world renowned music conductor Zubin Mehta on Saturday September 7. Mehta's Bavarian orchestra will conduct a composition of Abhay Rustom Sopori, a santoor player, before he gets on with his orchestra. Sopori's composition would have the theme 'Tribute to Kashmir'.
German Ambassador to India Michael Steiner, who is hosting the concert before a specially-invited audience of 1,500 guests, is camping to oversee the preparations for the event to be held in the famous Shalimar Garden built by Mughal Emperor Jehangir. Steiner visited the venue where he wa... | |
| | | | 3-tier security for Mehta concert after militant threats | | | | Majid Ahmad
Srinagar, Sept 4: With militants threatening to attack September 7 concert of noted music conductor Zubin Mehta, authorities have decided to provide three-tier security for the Bavarian orchestra between Srinagar Airport and Shalimar Garden where the event is secluded to take place. "The area from the airport to Shalimar garden will be heavily fortified and a number of police and paramilitary forces would be deployed. Sniffer dogs, Close Circuit Television Cameras (CCTVs), high-tech access control equipment and human surveillance are in place to secure the area," a police official told Early Times.
"Both modern gadgetry and manpower have also been employed in and around the ... | |
| | | | Ten years, several cost revisions later; Up-gradation of CHC Samba still incomplete | | | | Arun Singh
Jammu, Sept 4: The indifference and apathy of Health Department can be gauged from the fact that a project of up-gradation of Community Health Center (CHC) Samba to district Hospital which was taken up in 2003-04 is incomplete even after lapse of 10 years.
Sources told Early Times that the first expansion of the CHC, Samba was taken up by the Health Department in 2003-04 at the estimated cost of Rs 2.56 crore was sanctioned by NABARD.
"The state Public Works (R&B) Department was assigned the task of executing the works approved under the project. The project cost was revised to Rs 2.82 crore initially and to Rs 3.55 crore later on," they said. Surprisingly, funds to the ... | |
| | | | Cabinet approves summoning of State Legislature on Sept 30 | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 4: The Cabinet which met here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah considered and approved the proposal that J&K Legislative Assembly and J&K Legislative Council may be summoned at Srinagar on Monday 30th September 2013 at 10 and 11 a.m respectively.... | |
| | | | A challenge to Govt authority! | | Zuben Mehta show | | | Et Report
Jammu, Sept 4 : The Zubin Mehta show has put the state government into a tight corner. With militants having threatened to attack the concert, the security agencies are on their toes. Massive frisking across Srinagar reflects their desperation. Official sources said that since it has become a prestige issue for the state Government a three-tier security bandobast was being made within and outside the Mughal garden and on the entire boulevard leading to the Garden.
Sources said that besides separatists, militants too have voiced opposition to the concert and they were trying to challenge the Government. It is in this context that adequate preparations were being made to ensure... | |
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