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Azad raises finger at 'poor development' in Chenab region Lashes out at Omar Govt for slow pace of works ------ Walks through Bhaderwah Bazars to restore confidence among communities 10/16/2011 12:13:30 AM Asif Iqbal Naik Kishtwar, Oct 15: As a matter of party strategy of 'protecting' Chief Minister and NC as an ally over controversy of death in custody, , Union Helath minister few days back may well have supported Omar Abdullah but he toed the opposition line in highlighting loopholes and drawbacks in development scenario in the state, hitting out Chief Minister in an oblique manner today. Without naming Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, former Chief Minister Jammu and Kashmir and Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today lashed out at coalition government for neglecting the Chenab region on various developmental fronts. Azad who in the present 'political atmosphere' is considered as one among the strong supporters of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his anger over the slow pace of developmental work in one of the strongest Congress bastion Chenab region viz Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban . While talking to media persons Azad took a dig at the NC led government for slow pace of developmental work in Bhaderwah and other parts of Chenab region. He said that all the developmental w...   READ MORE

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Wajahat wants Delhi to empower JK Assembly to determine quantum of autonomy Constitutional Authority Subverting Constitution I 10/16/2011 12:12:30 AM Rustam JAMMU, Oct 15: Something is fundamentally wrong with the Congress and the UPA. They have not only ruined the country socially and economically and made the life of the citizenry miserable and pathetic but have also created political anarchy in the country with the sympathizers and supporters of Kashmiri separatists and those demanding autonomy and self-rule (semi-independence) taking full advantage of the situation and preaching views which, if given credence to and accepted, would surely lead to the disintegration and balkanization of India. The situation has climaxed to the point that even those holding constitutional positions are indulging in what could be legitimately described...   READ MORE   Karva Chauth losses ritual significance for Haji Yousuf's widow 10/16/2011 12:11:22 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Oct 14: Haji Yousuf's wife is widowed and for her despite being a Muslim by faith, Karva Chauth has lost even ritual significance. Her prince charming is no more and she has to look at the picture hanging on the wall of her house. The wall reminds her of the importance that man, Haji Mohammed Yousuf had in her life. His presence would charm her, ease her mental tensions, sooth her mind, clam down her nerves and above all, make her feel comfortable. Last year, Haji Mohammed Syed Yousuf had spent the whole day with her. Though there is no ritual like Karva Chauth in Muslims but they were together sharing moments of ecstasy. The Husband-wife pair of Syed's would ma...   READ MORE   NC a liability, not a boon, for Congress Death of Yousuf 10/16/2011 12:10:53 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Oct 15: Resentment is brewing among Congressmen in Jammu and it is extremely likely that it may explode in the form of a revolt against Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi. They are fed with the NC leadership. They have come to believe that the NC has become a "liability" for their party and that the party would be "doomed" if the NC is allowed to what they call "misrule" the state, in collaboration with "certain vested interests in the Congress, including half a dozen self-seeking ministers," for full term of six years. They are particularly angry with Rahul Gandhi, who, they believe, is "exerting unholy pressure on her mother and the Prime Minister in order to...   READ MORE   NIA team returns to Delhi along with CCTV footage of JK Bank ATM 10/16/2011 12:10:21 AM Early Times Report KISHTWAR, Oct 15: National Investigating Agency (NIA) probing September 7,2011 blast outside Delhi High Court return back to Delhi from Kishtwar Yesterday evening after securing the Close Circuit Television (CCTV) footage of ATM of Jammu and Kashmir Bank at Kishtwar. According to reports after demanding the CCTV footage from Jammu and Kashmir Bank Kishtwar, the bank officials handed over the same to Additional Superintendent of Police Kishtwar Thakur Kulbir Singh, who reportedly handed over the same to NIA. The officials of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank at Kishtwar confirmed the handing over of CCTV footage to police. "We have received the letter from NIA, in which they...   READ MORE   Unlike Gujarat officers, NC men did not support their colleague 10/16/2011 12:08:35 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 15: The persecution of an IPS officer from Gujarat, Sanjeev Bhat has evoked widespread condemnation. Politicians, civil society actors and even men in uniform have expressed solidarity with the detained officer. Sanjiv Bhatt has accused Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of complicity in the 2002 communal riots. Bhatt has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court pointing to Modi's involvement in the 2002 Gujarat communal carnage. He was arrested Sep 30 for allegedly forcing a police constable, K.D. Panth, to sign a false affidavit about his attending a meeting called by Modi soon after the Godhra train burning that sparked the riots. This is perhaps the f...   READ MORE   Why Engineer Rashid champions all causes except NC worker's death? 10/16/2011 12:06:47 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Oct 15: Independent MLA from Langate, Engineer Rashid has been a champion of many causes. He championed the cause of Afzal Guru's clemency when he moved a resolution in the state legislative assembly during its last session. Engineer Rashid has also staged a protest against the manhandling of supreme court advocate Prashant Bhushan. The MLA from Langate most vocally protected the comments made by Prashant Bhushan on Kashmir. Simultaneous with his defence for Prashant Bhushan, Engineer Rashid has now come out openly against Anna Hazare for his comments on Jammu and Kashmir being an integral part of India. Engineer Rashid has always been a champion of lost causes....   READ MORE   Yousuf was a whistleblower, says BJP leader 'Death' a conspiracy to silence him......? 10/16/2011 12:05:55 AM Early Times Report Jammu, Oct 15: BJP State Chief Spokesperson and Member National Executive Dr. Jitendra Singh has said Syed Yousuf Shah was a whistle blower who could have disclosed several important facts regarding the sale of MLC seats and ministerial berths going on for several years under the patronage of National Conference led coalition government. BJP leader's comment on Deceased NC worker Syed Yousuf 's possible role as a whistle blower a day after the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh indicated that country may soon have Whistle Blowers Act to protect those using Right to Information Act.However, Dr Singh's statement assumes importance in the wake of what he has und...   READ MORE   Mustfa Kamaal says Omar nay kamala kardiya 10/16/2011 12:04:25 AM Early Times Report SRINAGAR, Oct 15: The newly appointed chief spokesman of the National Conference, Dr Mustafa Kamaal today talked about transparency and accountability in governance. He praised Omar Abdullah for a host of reasons ranging from holding `credible, peaceful' panchayat elections to enacting Public Service Guarantee Act. All these measures, according to Kamaal have ensured transparency and accountability. He was addressing party workers at Nawai-Subh complex here today. Kamaal's address reminds one of a Paharai Imam and his son Noor Jamal. While delivering a sermon in a mosque on a Friday, the revered Imam threw light on lawful and prohibited in Islam. He said the flesh of a ...   READ MORE   Situation not conducive for revocation of AFSPA, political, social organizations ridicule CM's demand 10/16/2011 12:03:51 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Oct 15: Notwithstanding the claims made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah regarding the improvement of situation in the trouble-torn J&K state and his subsequent demand for withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) the facts are altogether different as ground situation continues to be fluid in the state in general and Kashmir Valley in particular. Mr Abdullah has come to severe criticism for repeatedly advocating for withdrawal of troops and AFSPA from J&K by various political and social organizations. The BJP, VHP, Bajrang Dal, Shiv Sena, Ram Sena as well as various other organizations including the Kashmiri Pandits and refugees from PoK and Pakistan ...   READ MORE   Anna snubs Prashant, says J&K integral prt of India Plebiscite In Kashmir 10/16/2011 12:03:16 AM Neha JAMMU, Oct 15: Social activist Anna Hazare, who has unleashed an epoch-making crusade against corruption and virtually brought the arrogant and insensitive Congress-led UPA Government to his knees, has done well to castigate ardent supporter of the Maoist terrorists and protagonist of plebiscite in Kashmir to find if the Kashmiri Muslims want to remain in India or want to go out of it to enjoy independent status, Prashant Bhushan, and declared that Jammu and Kashmir was, is and shall remain an integral part of India and that he would make any sacrifice for the national cause in Kashmir. "Prashant Bhushan's statement (on Kashmir) is not the views of the team. He has never asked the te...   READ MORE

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