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| Ignoring BJP 'cause' for bandh, Omar re-asserts on remarks over Accession | | Says US can 'facilitate' Indo-Pak dialogue over Kashmir | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
Jammu, Nov 8: Notwithstanding the BJP sponsored bandh today against the remarks of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over Accession of J&K to India, the latter chose to assert that he had no regrets over his 'utterances'. Omar said he stood by what he stated on the floor of the Assembly as this was the 'political reality' of the J&K state.
On the first day of re opening of offices in the winter capital, when BJP and other organizations called for bandh to convey Jammu's resentment over the remarks, Omar went on to say he was conscious what he said, asserting that he knew well Assembly was the most appropriate Forum to echo this sentiment and he completely stood by every word he uttered on the floor of the House.
"I stand by what I said and do not want to change any part of it…… those who have gone through the entire speech completely agreed with its substance and even those who later tried to make noise on the issue outside the House, appreciated the speech by thumping the desks in the Assembly", he asserted, while hinting clearly at BJP MLAs, who Omar said "th... | |
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| Secretariat opens to a bustling activity on first day | | CM wants to make up 'lost time' in Jammu | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
Jammu, Nov 8: Unperturbed by the 'restrictions' on account of bandh, the Civil Secretariat opened here after six months, heralding beginning of traditional ' Durbar' amid hustle and bustle and hectic activity of work all around. Commencing on a positive note, the Chief Minister said that government would focus on making good of the losses caused by the law and order situation in the Valley during last five months by re-doubling its efforts to fast track development process.
As the offices opened here today, the Secretariat which is the main seat of governance opened amid traditional rituals of guard of honour for the "Durbaries, Chief Minister in particular", with rousi... | |
| | | | Jammu bandh: success or a flop show.....? | | Shutdown in city, lukewarm response in other areas, Over 100 workers of BJP arrested for violating orders | | | KUNAL SHRIVATSA
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JAMMU, Nov 8: Despite its hard efforts, the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) sponsored Jammu bandh failed to evoke an overwhelming response from the masses in most parts of the Jammu region. However, here in the winter capital of the state the party did manage to get people's considerable support as the city observed a near total shut down.
The Jammu bandh call was given by the main opposition BJP viz a viz supported by several other political and non-political organizations including Bar Association Jammu, Chamber of Commerce and Industry besides other traders' bodies and transporters in protest against Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's remarks on Accession of... | |
| | | | Talk to Pak: Obama; Not Till Terror Stops: Singh | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Nov 8: US President Barack Obama today offered to play any role India and Pakistan would like on resolving Kashmir issue while Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made it clear that New Delhi was not afraid of discussions but terror from across the border must stop.
After talks with Singh, Obama said the two countries have agreed on the need for all nations in the region to take steps to ensure that there are no safe havens for terrorists.
Noting that Kashmir was a long-standing dispute, Obama told a joint press conference that it was in the interest of India and Pakistan to reduce tensions between them.
"The US cannot impose solutions to these problems. I have i... | |
| | | | Rs 20 cr J&K Bank scam: SVO registers case | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Nov 8: The state vigilance organization (SVO) has registered a case in the Rs 20 cr scam in the Lethpora branch of J&K Bank against officials of revenue, bank and others.
An FIR under sections 409, 120-B, 467, 468 and 471 of RPC was earlier registered at Awantipora police station.
The home department had subsequently referred the case to SVO for its thorough investigation.
Official sources said the SVO had registered a fresh case under sections 5(1) (c), 5(1) (d) and 5(2) of prevention of corruption Act, 2006, besides the offences under sections 120-B, 409, 468 and 471 of RPC against the accused.
Sources said the land acquisition for four-laning of national h... | |
| | | | 750000 persons black listed in Kashmir | | Of denied travel documents | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 8: The local intelligence sleuths have added 15000 persons to "Red Book" since the past two years. The "Red Book" actually is a `black list' which the establishment calls Security Index. Persons in this list cannot get travel documents and cannot, therefore, go out of the country, not even for pilgrimage. Last year there were only 60,000 persons in the list but this year, according to sources, it has swelled by 15000 cases.
According to human rights defenders, right to travel is guaranteed under international law. "Article 12 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR, 1966), which has been signed and ratified by India reads: "Eve... | |
| | | | J&K: US President Obama just can't be trusted | | | | RUSTAM
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JAMMU, Nov 8: "All parties to the dispute have reiterated their positions and repudiated those of their adversaries so often that they find it exceedingly hard to compromise in any way. During the past five decades marathon discussions, debates and conferences have been undertaken to see if the parties can resolve this issue. Wars were fought. I do not want to debate the history of the dispute and the rights and wrongs. I note simply that the logic as articulated today pits India and Pakistan against each other and produces a stalemate. My objective has been and is to discuss options for a solution. All three parties need an exit strategy. An exit strategy to wor... | |
| | | | Issue of Discrimination: KU VC Punjabi dismisses Jammu, Doordarshan ignores it | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Nov 8: Yesterday night, Doordarshan, national channel, organized a debate on the solution to the Kashmir issue as well as the role of interlocutors on J&K. There were two panelists from Kashmir, including Vice-Chancellor of Kashmir University, Riaz Punjabi, who had earlier suggested division of Jammu province into three parts on communal lines and merger of the Muslim-majority Mahore tehsil in the Hindu-majority Udhampur district with the erstwhile Muslim-majority Doda district. One panelist belonged to the BJP - Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi. And, the remaining fourth panelist was a Delhi-based university Professor, Dr Behra, who also happens to be a member of the Task for... | |
| | | | 3 SHOs, chowki officers transferred | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
Jammu, Nov 8: SSP, Kathua, Gareeb Dass has ordered the transfers and postings of three SHOs and some chowki officers.
While Inspector Sandeep Mahajan is posted as SHO of Rajbagh police station, Surinder Rao is transferred from DPL, Kathua, to Kathua police station as new SHO.
Inspector Rajinder Khajuria transfered to DPL as reserve Inspector.SI Rajeshwar Singh, who was posted in Rajbagh police station as SHO, is now transfered to Kathua police station Kathua as investigation officer(IO).
SI Surinder Singh, who was posted as Chowki officer, Kot Punnu police post, is transfered to Dinga Amb police post.
Dayananad is transferred from Jakol police post to Kathua polic... | |
| | | | Daylight theft in teacher's house | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Nov 8: In a daylight theft in the house of a government school teacher at Reasi, burglars today decamped with gold jewellery worth Rs 4 lakh.
Police sources said the incident took place when Om Prakash -- a government school teacher -- had gone to a relative's house along with his family.
The theft was detected by him after he returned home after spending over four hours in the relative's house, the sources added. Sources said gold ornaments worth Rs 4 lakh were stolen from the house. The Reasi police had registered a case in this connection and launched a manhunt to arrest the accused.... | |
| | | | IAF chopper crashes in Ladakh | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Nov 8: An Air Force helicopter today crashed in the icy heights of Siachin, resulting in injuries to two pilots on board.The helicopter was on routine flight to the Siachin glacier when the incident occured, defence sources said.
"The Cheetah helicopter crashed at 11 am while on a flight to the icy heights of Siachen," the sources added.Both the pilots were injured in the crash and immediately evacuated to Leh hospital for treatment.
Sources said though the condition of both the pilots, whose identity was not disclosed, was reported to be stable, they had been referred to Delhi for treatment, the sources added.... | |
| | | | HM ultra surrenders in Banihal | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
Jammu, Nov 8: A 19-year-old Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militant today surrendered before a joint column of 23 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and police at Hingni nullah in Banihal.
Police sources identified him as Mohammad Iqbal Naik (19), son of Gulam Akbar Naik of Khoura Khari, Banihal.He was a 10th class student at government higher secondary school, Khari, when he had joined HM ranks about two years back, the sources added.
Sources said after he fled school, he was given training in the handling of arms and ammunition in the Khari forests.He was involved in several gunbattles with security forces. In the one encounter, that took place at Bhimdassa in Gool few months back, his a... | |
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