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| BJP takes on Omar Govt, demands President's rule in JK | | | | Srinagar, Mar 23 : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators staged a protest outside the Jammu and Kashmir assembly here on Saturday demanding the dismissal of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference Government. BJP MLA Ashok Khajuria lashed out at the incumbent government, and termed it as a threat to the unity and integrity of the country as well as the state. "The man, who was the biggest militant is being given due respect. And on the other hand, the Prime Minister of India is simply called by his name. We have staged a protest today, as we believe that the ruling government of National Conference and Congress in the state of Jammu and Kashmir is a threat to the unity and integrity of our country," said Khajuria.
" There is a threat to the security and safety of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the rest of the country. We urge the Governor to immediately dismiss this government and impose the Governor's rule," he added. Recently, the Jammu and Kashmir assembly had witnessed uproar several times on the issue of the execution of 2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru,... | |
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| Cold reuterns in Kashmir, rain expected during next 72 hours | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 23 : Cold is Kashmir valley is back forcing people to take out their woollens again in the Kashmir valley, where rain could occur at many places during the next 72 hours.
A Met department spokesman said rain or thundershowers could occur at many places over the state during the next 24 hours.
He said there could be decrease in precipitation during subsequent two days.
After witnessing above normal minimum temperature, people in the valley work up to a cloudy morning with cold winds, forcing people to wear take out woollens.
The Met spokesman said the summer capital, Srinagar, recorded 9 degrees minimum temperature, five notches above normal.
He said... | |
| | | | Div Com reviews measures for tourist season 2013 | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Mar 23: A high level meeting was today convened under the Chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Mr. Shailendra Kumar to discuss the measures being taken to create the conducive atmosphere for the tourist inflow to the Kashmir Valley during ensuing tourist season.
The Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Mr. A.G. Mir, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah, divisional heads, Chief Engineers of various disciplines were also present, besides Hoteliers and Transporters.
The Divisional Commissioner urged upon all concerned officers to make all possible efforts for smooth running of tourist season 2013, adding that tourist industry is o... | |
| | | | Power shutdown on Mar 25 | | | | JAMMU, Mar 23 : In order to carry out the erection of 13 meter ST Pole for replacement of old PCC poles of 33 KV line near Maha Maya, the power supply to Gorakh Nagar, Bahu Fort, Bajalata and adjoining areas shall remain affected on March 25, 2013 from 9 a m to 2 p m. Meanwhile in order to carry out preventive maintenance/replacement of burnt out 132 KV and bur bar’s jumpers, isolators, jaws and other allied works at 132/33 KV Grid Station Jhajjar Kotli and replacement of damaged conductor in Janipur Jhajjar Kotli trans line between loc No. 106 and 107, the power supply to Phalata, Jindrah, SMVDU and Salal shall remain affected on March 26, 2013 from 7 a m to 2 p m. However, power supply to... | |
| | | | Restricting police from carrying firearms ill-conceived: BJP | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 23 : Describing the Omar government's order of restricting security personnel from carrying lethal weapons while on duty, the BJP today said that the order was passed in total disregard of the principles of security deployment. "The March 1, 2013 government order restricting the police and paramilitary personnel from carrying lethal weapons while on law and order duty is ill-conceived and unprofessional," BJP state chief spokesperson and national executive member, Jitendra Singh told reporters here today.
A directive was issued by the ADGP (Law and Order) on March 1, which said all security forces deployed in law and order duty, should not carry firearms an... | |
| | | | Hope people of J&K will not heed to separatists' call: FM | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, Mar 23 : Finance Minister P Chidambaram today rejected any suggestion that Jammu and Kashmir was "back to square one" after the execution of Afzal Guru and hoped that people of the state will not heed to call of separatists. "I don't get the impression that we are back to square one...I agree that after the execution of Afzal Guru (Parliament attack convict) there have been some protests and agitation and rise in the level of violence. I sincerely hope that violence will subside," he said. Replying to a question on the situation in the state at the National Editors' Conference here, Chidambaram said unless there is sense of peace and security Jammu and Kashmir cannot de... | |
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