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| Trade is just soother, not resolution of Kashmir issue: Raja Zulqarnain | | PaK President: all Temples, Gurudwaras being renovated | | | K D MAINA
POONCH, Oct 22: ‘President’ of the Pakistan administered Kashmir, Raja Zulqarnain Khan has said that trade across two sides of the Line of Control will bring people closer to each other but this is in no way a solution to the Kashmir issue.
In a goodwill gesture, Raja Zulqarnain accompanied the goods carriers from Rawalakote for the inward journey to Poonch till Chakkan-da-Bagh. A colourful function by the artists of other side was held across Zero Point when the PaK President signaled the goods carriers for their entry to this side. President of the Muzaffarabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Zulfikar Abbasi, who was recently in Jammu as leader of trade delegation, was present on the occasion.
Speaking to journalists from both sides of divide, Zulqarnain said, “initiation of trade ties is a historic beginning and it will bring people from both sides closer to each others”. However, he hastened to add, “trade, of course, is a good sign but this in no way is any solution to the Kashmir issue. A sustained dialogue and confidence building measures between India, Pakis... | |
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| Power shock: 13 hrs blackout | | Govt says, ‘bear with us, no other option left’ | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Oct 22: Had there been the political authority instead of Governor’s administration, the power scenario could have disempowered many –but in present circumstances, after announcing a 13 hours long curtailment schedule, the government has said that there is no other option.
The Power Development Department has said that it is not left with any other option but to curtail the supply. Ironically, this curtailment schedule has been announced at a time when state has commissioned a major power project owned by it and most of the urban areas have switched over to the electronic meters.
Power Development Commissioner R.K.Seli has appealed the people to make judicious... | |
| | | | Mehbooba may contest elections from Anantnag | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Oct 22: Peoples Democratic Party is though ‘officially’ deepening suspense on its participation on elections but the organization is covertly finalizing the list of its potential candidates.
Most of the Peoples Democratic Party leaders are currently camping in Srinagar to draw the poll strategy. The party has one round of meeting of its Political Affairs Committee on Tuesday at the end of which it was announced that party is yet to take a final decision on the poll participation.
Top organizational leadership of the party is meeting again on October 25 to take a final decision. Sources, however, maintained that the PDP is all set to hit the poll ground but a d... | |
| | | | In Bhaderwah, almost all VVIPs | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
BHADERWAH, Oct 22: Bhaderwah is one of the star assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir –other falling in this category are Ganderbal and Pahalgam –and a visit there reveals its VIP status in more than one manner.
Being the electoral constituency of the most recent Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, Bhaderwah has got a lot of attention –young and handsome officers, tourism projects, University campus and, of course, visits of top dignitaries of country beginning President Pratibha Patil, Tourism Minister Ambika Soni and down the line.
A small stroll across this historical town and one feels lost in the rush of cars and jeeps flaunting VIP status. Security escort w... | |
| | | | In poll festivity, J&K asks for SMSes | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Oct 22: Between Eid and forthcoming Diwali, there is a mega festival which transcends all barriers, faiths and identities, but absence of the potential modern day messenger to take the sharp and crisp messages across is irking one and all.
Like other parts of the country the stat of Jammu & Kashmir did not lack behind in adopting the use of mobile phones, throughout the length and breadth of the state, men, women and youngsters are found using this latest mode of communication. A number of private mobiles companies spread their not work along with BSNL, a government organization. Even daily wagers which include vegetables sellers, and petty shopkeepers etc are ... | |
| | | | NC launches its campaign | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Oct 22: National Conference has emerged first among all the political parties to launch election campaign from Kashmir Valley.
The party is yet to draw its poll strategy and unveil the manifesto but a beginning has been made by reaching out to people when eyes are focused on the poll boycott call.
Omar Abdullah has termed the separatists' decision for a poll boycott as one against "the interest of the people".
"The slogan of boycott (of upcoming assembly elections) is not in the interest of the people of the state. There are many ills in the system, which an elected government can address."
Addressing party workers at Budgam district, which goes to polls i... | |
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