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| Visit to J&K: An eye opener, says PoK visitor | | Abhishek and Aijaz Kazmi | | | Jammu , Mar 21—Eye opener : This is how Pakistan occupied Kashmir resident, Tasleema Akhtar defines her recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir, where she is visiting her uncle’s family in Poonch.
While crossing the border there were lot of apprehensions, but every thing has turned out perfect during our visit to Jammu and Kashmir, says Tasleema, with happiness visible in her eyes.
All the stereotypes that were impressed in the minds have been cleansed and the fear has turned into respect for culture of secularism and brotherhood practiced here.
“When coming to India all our relatives told us about the atmosphere of fear and terror pervading in Jammu and Kashmir. The media there is talks about full of atrocities on muslims”, she said adding that what is told there is completely different from the ground realities here in Jammu and Kashmir.
Once back in Pakistan, “ I will tell every one that Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs are living in peace, harmony and share perfect brotherhood in Poonch, Jammu and even in Kashmir”, said Tasleema.
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| Pramod Mahajan murder trial begins | | | | MUMBAI: The murder trial of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pramod Mahajan, allegedly killed at point-blank range by brother Pravin, began on Wednesday with the prosecution examining the police officer who had registered the first information report (FIR).
In a crime that stunned the nation, Mahajan was shot in his Worli home in Mumbai on April 22 last year, allegedly by his younger brother after a heated argument. At the end of the argument, Pravin is said to have pulled out his licensed revolver and pumped three bullets into his brother, who died on May 3.
While the grievously wounded BJP leader was rushed to the hospital, Pravin, who has since been lodged at the high-security Art... | |
| | | | Ayub Khan passes away | | | | Jammu, Mar 21
Former Jammu and Kashmir State Congress chief and ex-MP Ayub Khan died at his residence, here today, at the age of 85.
Survived by his wife, a son and three daughters, Khan was a renowned politician of the state who has also served as a minister in the G M Sadiq Government in late 1960s.
Appointed as JKPCC President in 1971, Khan contested and won the Lok Sabha elections in 1989 from Doda-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency.
The deceased was laid to rest at Gujjar Nagar Grave Yard. Hundreds of people participated in his last rites.
Meanwhile, Municipal President Banihal Vikar Rasool has expressed sympathies with the bereaved family and term the death of Ayub Khan as a gre... | |
| | | | Cloud burst: 3 women among 6 injured | | Child drown in Lidder river | | | Srinagar Mar 21
At least half a dozen persons were injured and equal number of houses damaged due to cloud burst in Tral area of district Pulwama, where police claimed to have saved more than 150 villagers.
Giving details of the incident, Dy.SP Tral Mohammed Rashid told News Agency of Kashmir that cloud burst at village Zadiyar Machama, late last night creating a flood like situation in the area.
At least six houses were damaged and six persons, including three women, received injuries in the incident, he said adding, the timely action of the police saved many precious lives.
The entire village was submerged in water due to cloud burst causing partial damage to almost 20 houses.
It was... | |
| | | | Mufti goes tough ahead of his meeting with PM | | `We cannot wait till summer for decision’ | | | New Delhi, Mar 21
Adopting stiff posture amid reports that central government was contemplating to constitute a committee to look into the demand of troops reduction from the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Patron Mufti Mohammad Sayed today said that his party cannot wait till summer for the decision.
Ahead of his crucial meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tomorrow, the former Chief Minister told reporters, after his arrival in New Delhi today, that his party would press for an early decision on the issue.
Reply to a query, Sayeed said that his party can not ‘on any cost’ wait for reduction of troops.
The issue has become a subject of constant disagreement betwe... | |
| | | | PDP for early troops reduction in J&K | | | | NEW DELHI
Ahead of his crucial meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed on Wednesday said his party would not wait for a long time for reduction of troops from civilian areas of the state.
"Every day counts," Sayeed told reporters shortly after reaching here for the talks.
Terming the "differences" with Congress as "very serious", the PDP patron appeared to disagree with the Prime Minister's view that one should wait for the onset of summer for a review of the security situation in the state.
Demilitarisation in J&K is one of the key demands of the PDP.
"Small beginning matters and it has to be made," Saye... | |
| | | | Mufti Sayeed's PDP is divided | | J&K CM receives Army Chief's full support | | | NEW DELHI, MAR 21
The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad, has stolen a march over his predecessor and former Union Home Minister, Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, in Delhi's power corridors. Azad's opposition to the demand for the troop withdrawal from Kashmir Valley has been fully endorsed by the top echelons--Prime Minister, Defence Minister, Home Minister and Chief of Army Staff.
The demand has come from the People's Democratic Party (PDP), which is a constituent of the present Congres-led coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir. Ghulam Nabi Azad's predecessor, Mufti Sayeed, has, for political reasons, deemed it necessary to reiterate the demand. Prime Minister, Manmohan... | |
| | | | CM personally monitors measures taken by administration in flood affected areas | | Visits interior of Shehri-khass, Nowhata, Batamaloo, Lasjan, Budgam, other flood affected areas | | | Srinagar, March 21
Chief Minister Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad today early in morning flew to Srinagar to assess the flood situation that has arisen due to incessant rains in Kashmir valley.
Soon after arriving in Srinagar, the Chief Minister visited several flood-affected areas and took stock of the arrangements made by the administration. He visited Lasjan, Bye-Pass, Nowgam, Sonawar, Batamaloo, Rainawari, Nowhatta and several other localities.
The Chief Minister chaired a high level meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Srinagar to review the measures taken by the divisional administration to cope up with the situation resulting due to continuous rains.
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| | | | Death of political worker murder or accident | | Court directed DGP for further investigation | | | Jammu, March 21
Chief Judicial Magistrate Jammu Sanjay Dhar in a case of death of BJP worker during the election campaign 2002, which was investigated by 3 investigating officers and given different versions presented challan in accident death, court disagreed and directed Director General of Police for further investigation of the case. Crime Branch after completion of investigation presented challan in the court of CJM u/s 279/304-A RPC, court at the stage of charge after one through the case dairies and different investigation reports observed that the case was fixed for determination of question of charge/discharge of the accused. In view of the peculiar circumstances leading to filli... | |
| | | | Parkash Kour’s death widely mourned | | | | Jammu March 21
The death of Parkash Kour, wife of former Minister and senior PDP Vide President S. Rangil Singh, passed away here today.
Several political, social and Non-governmental organizations have widely mourned her death and conveyed their sympathies with the bereaved family.
Various Sikh organizations held a condolence meeting under the chairmanship of Sudershan Singh Wazir ex-President State Gurudwara Parbandak Board to mourn the death of Smt Parkash Kour, wife of Rangil Singh former Minister and senior Vice President PDP.
The participants at the meeting expressed their shock and grief over the death of Parkash Kour, a pious and religious lady. She belonged to a well to do fam... | |
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