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| Geelani, Raj Bhawan & Omar Government | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 20: June 20: Efforts are on to disrupt the annual Amarnath Yatra and outrage the religious sentiments of the devotees of Lord Shiva. Paradoxically, it is not only the protagonist of the state's merger with Pakistan Syed Ali Shah Geelani of the Tehrik-e-Hurriyat who has once again opposed the duration of the Shri Amarnath Yatra with a view to pandering to the communalists in Kashmir, the State Raj Bhawan and the Omar Abdullah-led government in the state have also taken steps to vitiate the Amarnath Yatra and discourage the Yatris from undertaking the annual Yatra.
It would be no exaggeration to say that Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the State Raj Bhawan and Omar Government are treading the same path with a view to outraging the Hindu sentiments and establishing that Kashmir is not part of that secular India where everyone has the right to religious freedom.
What has Geelani done to vitiate the Yatra to the Holy Cave Shrine? Geelani has directed the authorities in the state to reduce the Yatra period to just 15 days. He has outraged the sentiments of the Hi... | |
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| 45.80C: Jammu simmers at season's highest temperature | | No respite expected, weathermen predicts rise in mercury | | |
ARTEEV SHARMA
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 20: Jammuites today sweated it out as blazing sun resulted in the season's highest temperature rising to 45.8 degree C, nearly seven notches above normal, while the minimum settled at 26.8 degree Celsius.
Scorching heat swept most parts of Jammu region with high humidity posing problems for citizens. Jammu roads virtually wore a deserted look and people preferred to stay indoors in view of harsh sun strokes.
Talking to the Early Times, Dr MK Khushu, Chief Scientist, Agro-Meterology Division of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu said, "Jammu has recorded season's highest temperature with mercury... | |
| | | | Faced with charges of mishandling Shalin case, SP, DSP transferred | | Two SSPs among 14 others transferred | | |
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 20: Faced with the allegations of mishandling the Shalin Gupta abduction and murder case, SP (south) Abdul Razak Khan was today transferred along with his deputy, DSP (Gandhinagar) KS Jasrotia. Apart from them, the government ordered the transfer of two SSPs, seven SPs and six DSPs.
Official sources said the decision to transfer Razak and Jasrotia was taken after the allegations that the duo had failed to perform their professional duty in the Shalin case. While Razak was now posted as SO to IGP (traffic) Hemant Lohia, Jasrotia was transferred to JKAP XIII Bn. ML Kaith, DSP, (headquarters), Jammu, is posted as SDPO, Gandhinagar.
Rajeshwer Singh, SP ... | |
| | | | Pak violates ceasefire on LoC, two killed | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 20: Ahead of the June 24 foreign secretary level talks between the two countries to bridge the trust-deficit over India's continuing concerns over cross-border terror, Pakistan today violated ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Machil sector of Kashmir, killing two army porters and injuring two jawans.
The incident also comes ahead of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram's visit to Islamabad for the SAARC Interior Minister's Conference. Official sources said Pak troops resorted to unprovoked firing in Machil sector at about 7.30 am, targetting forward Indian posts. In the incident, two army porters were killed, while two jawans sustained critical inju... | |
| | | | Omar forgets Jammu industry in Jammu | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 20: The Chief Minister's powerpoint presentation won him acclaim from the Prime Minister during his recent visit to the state. Today, he impressed Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia as well. But the powerpoint presentation notwithstanding, the state gets only 9% increase (500 cr) above last year's approved plan of Rs 5,500 crores.
Unfortunately present inflation rate is hovering around 16-20 % and mere 9% increase will not be sufficient for Omar to meet his commitments. The munch acclaimed powerpoint presentation though impressed Mountek but he did not mince words when he told Omar that much was needed to be done on power front, where there was lot of potential (... | |
| | | | Employment package will be a trend setter for KPs return | | | | ASHWANI
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 20: With the release of special job package for Kashmiri migrant youth the Government has now formally set in motion the return formula of displaced Pandits to their homes and hearths in Kashmir Valley.
The release of first list of over 1100 migrant teachers has been widely welcomed by the displaced youth and their families who have shown their all willingness to work in different parts of the trouble torn and militancy infested Kashmir. The positive response shown by the KP youth and other members of the community to the package have even surprised their leadership who have many apprehensions about their security and safety in the Valley in prevai... | |
| | | | No solution possible without involving Jammu | | | | RUSTAM
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 20: Kashmir-based separatist and "mainstream" organizations, including Jamat-e-Islami, APHC (M). JKLF, NC, PDP and so on, have expressed the view on the eve of the India-Pakistan Foreign Secretaries-level talks, which are scheduled be held in Islamabad on June 24, that no solution is possible without the involvement of Kashmiri Muslims. In fact, they have only reiterated their old stand. They have not said anything new. They have been saying so ever since Pakistan came into being and Jammu and Kashmir acceded to India as per the provisions of the Indian Independence Act of 1947.
Leaders of these Kashmir-based organizations are over-estimating their a... | |
| | | | June 21, 1931: The day that changed course of JK's history | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 20: The fight against Dogra rule took a new turn on June 21, 1931. A young man, Abdul Qadeer delivered a fiery speech at Khankahe-e-Moula ( shrine of Shah-e-Hamdaan in down town Srinagar) and urged the people to fight Dogra oppression. He was arrested and put on trial. On July 13, 1931 when the case was fixed for hearing, a crowd assembled outside Srinagar Central Jail to express solidarity with Qadeer. The Dogra soldiers opened fire killing scores of persons on the spot. This incident changed the course of the struggle.
On April 19, 1931 while the Imam was delivering the Eid sermon in a Municipal Park at Jammu, a police constable, Chowdhury Ram Chand inter... | |
| | | | Cop murdered by cousin in Poonch | | | | POONCH: A police constable was allegedly stabbed to death by his cousin at Mangnar in Poonch today.
Some family feud was alleged to be the reason behind the incident police sources said.
The dead was identified as cop Joginder Singh and the accused as Gurdeep Singh.
Sources said Joginder was at home when Amarjeet appeared on the scene and attacked him with sharp-edged weapons.
Hearing his cries, their another cousin Niranjan Singh ran to his rescue, but by that time he had sustained severe stab injuries, the sources added.
Joginder was evacuated to hospital where doctors pronounced him as brought dead.
Amarjeet was arrested and booked under muder case, sources said.
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| | | | 'Jammu Kashmir Key Log Farishtun Key Tarah Hain': Meira | | | |
SRINAGAR: Speaker Lok Sabha, Meira Kumar today remarked, "Kashmir Hindustan Ki Shaan Hai -Yahan Key Parbat, Vaadiyan, Jheelein, Nadyan, Khushbu Sey Bhari Hawain, Chinar Key Darakhat, Raseley Fhal, Kaisar Ki Kiyariyan Sabhi Ka Maan Mouh Letei Hain. Jammu, Kashmir Va Ladakh Mein Hindu, Islam, Bodh Dharam Ka Sangam Hai.
Inn Sabhi Dharmon, Mazhaboon Key Mahatopuran Dharam Sathalon Ka Jahan Lakhon Shardalon Aatey Hain, Qawyun Lekhakhon, Karigaron Key Pas Bemisal Hunar Hai, Jado Hai-Yahan Ki Khobsurti Ruhani Hai, Yahan Key Log Fariston Ki Tarah Hain- Dekhney Mein Bhi-Dil Se Bhi Yahan Key Sabhi Logon Ko Hamara Pranam Aur Shub Kamnain."
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| | | | HM to raise terror issue with Pak: CCS | | | | NEW DELHI: A ministerial panel on security Sunday decided that terrorism and Pakistan's actions in eliminating the scourge will dominate the talks between Home Minister P. Chidamabaram and his Pakistani counterpart on the sidelines of a SAARC meeting in Islamabad June 26.
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the chair, met here Sunday evening to decide the broad outlines and mandate for the home minister's Pakistan visit.
The home ministers of India and Pakistan are expected to meet in Islamabad during the SAARC home minister's meet June 26.
Sources said Chidambaram, in his meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Rehman Malik, will raise India's c... | |
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