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Ahmed Ali Fayyaz
SRINAGAR, Apr 15: He may have done it out of an apprehension for his National Conference in late 1970s but Sheikh Abdullah in history enjoys the distinction of having pioneered the anti-defection law in India. If the Department of Law has slept over the need of an amendment to J&K Peoples Representation Act of 1957, that governs the conduct of elections for Legislative Council, Sher-e-Kashmir’s successors should share the responsibility.
Owing to the absence of the amendment, that would have brought the state law at par with the central Peoples Representation Act of 1951, the prospect of cross-voting and horse trading exists in Jammu & Kashmir. It is because of this d... | |
| | | | LC cross-voting: What a fall in saffron brigade which claims to stand for dignity, self-respect, loyality! | | | | BHARAT BHUSHAN
JAMMU, Apr 15: What a fall in the saffron brigade which claims to stand for distinctive features of dignity, self-respect and loyality. The April 13 J&K legislative council polls, in which seven
BJP MLAs defected in favour of the candidates of ruling NC-Congress combine, has put a blot on its escutcheon.Those, who did not follow the party whip and defected, have undoubtedly brought a disgrace to the party, which had for the first time raised its tally to 11 in state assembly, riding on the
Amarnath land agitation wave.
While NC was vocal in opposing the allotment of land to raise temporary structures for Amarnath pilgrims in Kashmir, Congress had come under severe cri... | |
| | | | BJP enacting one more farcical drama to mislead people | | Legislative Council Elections | | |
MINCING NO WORDS
NEHA
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Apr 15: The BJP’s act of political dishonesty and its hobnobbing with the NC, the Congress and the PDP has evoked widespread condemnation. Everyone, without any exception, has denounced the BJP, which threw to the wind all democratic principles on April 13 during the Legislative Council elections and voted for its so-called arch political rivals dismissing with contempt their own candidate. There is none who has not dubbed the BJP as an anti-Jammu political outfit. There is none who has not taken the BJP to task for its double-speak, double-standard and politics of deceit and demanded the resignation of those who made common cause with th... | |
| | | | Fake gun licence case: Sr clerk held on SDM’s disclosure | | | |
JAMMU, Apr 15: On the disclosure of Mendhar SDM Mukhtiyar Choudhary, who was arrested few days back in the alleged fake gun licence case, police today picked up a senior clerk-cum-agent from Rajouri.
The clerk, whom police sources identified as Qasim Din of Narian, Rajouri, allegedly used to allure people into getting fake gun licences prepared from the SDM in lieu of money.
Mukhtiyar revealed that Qasim charged Rs 35,000 to 50,000 for each licence. After deducting his commission, he used to pay rest of the amount to him, he added.
Qasim's interrogation was in progress. Some more arrests were expected in the case.
Sources said police would also question political leaders and police of... | |
| | | | Farooq discharged from hospital, says 'Abhi to main jawan hoon' | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 15: After remaining under observation of specialized team of doctors, Union Minister and President of National Conference (NC) Dr Farooq Abdullah was discharged from the hospital Friday afternoon.
Dr Abdullah was discharged after about two hours. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was present along with large number of ministers and party leaders. Dr Abdullah was earlier admitted at Government Hospital Gandhinagar in Jammu after he complained of uneasiness soon after landing here in the state winter capital from New Delhi.
Dr Farooq Abdullah was rushed to the Government hospital in Gandhi Nagar Friday morning after he complained of stomach ache and vomited frequ... | |
| | | | Militants waiting to sneak in: Army | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Stating that around 700 militants are waiting to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lt. General Syed Ata Hasnain said that army has put in place anti-infiltration surveillance system along line of control (LoC) to check infiltration.
“Militants are likely to infiltrate as snow has started to melt on mountain passes and likely infiltration routes”, said the GOC to media persons on the sidelines of a function organized by 29 RR at Hyderbeigh-Pattan in north Kashmir on March 17, adding “given security grid system on borders it would be difficult for them to infiltrate”.
He ad... | |
| | | | 2 ultras get 10 years rigorous imprisonment | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 15: Two militants were today sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment by principal and district session judge, Kathua.
A fine of Rs 10,000 was also imposed on the accused -- Raj Din, son of Abdul Ghani of Khurdwah, Lowang, and Hassan Din, son of Bashir Ahmad of Lohai, Billawar.
If they did not pay the fine, they would further undergo one year simple imprisonment.
On November 7, 2004, police personnel led by SI Raghubir Singh, SHO of Bani police station, were on search operation in Lowang area of Bani in Kathua when they came to know about the presence of militants at Morha Sifty.
A cordon was then laid and Raj Din and Hassan Din were arrested by the pol... | |
| | | | New Delhi squandering the advantage, Panun Kashmir | | Indo-Pak Relations -- II | | |
STARK REALITY
RUSTAM
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Apr 15: Addressing the seminarians, Retired DGP M M Khajuria said: “Ever since its creation, the conduct of Indo-Pak relations by Pakistan was characterized by brinkmanship and denial. Military dictators and elected rulers alike have traditionally been indulging in double-speak and blowing hot and cold. As a result, numerous efforts at peace making proved fruitless. In this dismal state of relationship a ray of hope for peace, friendship and mutually beneficial relations between two estranged neighbours appeared when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani met on the sidelines of the last SAARC concl... | |
| | | | What is wrong with Dogra Certificate by the way? | | ' Paish Az Marg Waviala ' | | |
Comment
Early Times Report
Jammu, April 15: Knowledgeable quarters have expressed surprise over `uncalled’ for reaction that the Dogra Certificate issue has evoked. Quoting the Persian verse Paish Az Marg Waviala (To cry before one is actually hurt), these quarters said such attitude can only deepen the wedge between various regions of the state.
Those who raise a hue and cry over the issue do not actually know what it is all about. Everybody is quoting the order issued in February this year. However, nobody is aware of the details. And making it a Jammu v/s Kashmir issue at this sensitive juncture of State’s history cannot be justified by any means.
The Dogra certificate, as rightl... | |
| | | | 'Dogra certificate will benefit youth of all religions' | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, April 15
Dogra certificate has become nowadays take of the town and people seem to be not aware about the background regarding this certificate. People from all walks of life seem to have not full knowledge on this subject and moreover this certificate is not against the people of Kashmir valley and it not hurt the interest either. Early Times speaks to different people on this subject and seeks their opinion.
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| | | | | S.S Risam, scholar, law Deptt JU. | | 
I fail to understand why so much of hue & cry on Dogra certificate issue. This is a non issue and the misgivings raised by the section of the society would be settled by the cabinet. Dogra certificate should be given to the youth of Jammu -Hindus , Muslims, Sikhs and other and I don’t see any thing wrong in it.
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| | | | | Sonia Verma, BBA, Jammu. | | 
I fully endorse and support the issuances of Dogra certificate which will help the youth of Jammu in getting relaxation in central paramilitary forces in terms of height and chest. Most of the people have misgivings regarding the Dogra certificate and one should be fully aware of it.
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| | | | Mridula Kirti, Student of Law Deptt, JU. | | | 
In my view, there is nothing wrong in issuance of Dogra certificate. If it is in the benefit of the youth of Jammu province, it should be welcomed by all. There should be same kind of benefit available to the students of Ladakh and Kashmir valley. This certificate should work as a bridge between the three regions and everyone should be treated as equals.
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| | | | | Kashif Mehraj, Student of Law Deptt JU. | | 
I hail from Kishtwar and presently pursuing my Law Degree from Jammu University. People of Kashmir should also be given same kind of relaxation rather benefit. Any certificate issued by government should not create wedge between two regions. If Dogra certificate is given to Jammu youth, Kashmiri certificate should be given to youth of Kashmir so that they not feel alienated.
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