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| Talk peace, Mean it | | | | Nirbhay Jamwal
Jammu | Aug 15
Right from the Prime Minister to the Governor appeals for peace and for maintaining communal amity in Jammu and Kshmir are being made day in and day out.Even those political leaders who incited people to resort to violence too register their presence by appealing to people to maintain peace.After having realised their mistake even the separatists have started urging people to demonstrate peacefully.They did it when more than 23 lives were lost within three days of violence in the valley.Amid growing regional dividethe valley centric leaders blame the Jammuites for having triggered turmoil and those in Jammu accuse Kashmiri leaders of adopting a communal app... | |
| | | | My rule is temporary: Vohra tells J&K | | | | Early Times Reporter
Srinagar | Aug 15
Amidst a seething tension across Jammu and Kashmir and clear possibilities of delaying the elections by some six months due to ongoing violent crisis and regional prolarisation, the Governor NN Vohra today asserted that his rule in the state was quite temporary and he is committed to see elections held as per schedule.
He assured that the State Administration was committed to remaining entirely impartial in ensuing free and fair elections to the State Assembly and urged the people of all shades of persuasion and political thought to actively participate in the ensuing electoral process.
The Governor also reiterated his commitment to continue the... | |
| | | | Happenings i n J&K matter of deep concern: PM | | | | New Delhi | Aug 15
The turmoil in Jammu and Kashmir was a "matter of concern", and people and political parties must eschew divisive politics to find a lasting solution to the state's problems, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in New Delhi on Friday.
In his Independence Day address to the nation from the imposing Red Fort, the prime minister also warned that the July suicide attack at the Indian embassy in Kabul had cast a shadow on New Delhi's efforts to build good relations with Islamabad.
His 42-minute speech, heard at the rain-washed venue by thousands and by millions across the country, was the last in his present term as the head of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance ... | |
| | | | SAYSS asks Govt to break slumber | | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Aug 15
After an overwhelmingly participated Independence Day ceremony organized by the Shri Amarnath Yatra Sangharsh Samiti, the leaders of the agitation asked the Government of India to wake up from its deep slumber and address the popular aspirations of the people of Jammu region.
In a veiled warning to the state and the central government against delay in resolving the ongoing crisis in the region, the Samiti declared its programe of Jail Bharo andolan to begin with August 18. It was informed that Samiti will organize a jail bharo andolan from 18th to 20th August 2008 , in which people thousands of people will court arrest in the various police stations... | |
| | | | Talks only way to peace: Bloeria | | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Aug 15
Like other parts of the country, 62nd Independence Day was celebrated with traditional fervour and enthusiasm in Jammu today. The main function was held at Mini Stadium, Parade here this morning.
Advisor to Governor, Dr. Sudhir S. Bloeria unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the march past. The contingents of JKP, Armed Police, Civil Defence, J&K Women Police, Armed Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Forest Protection Force and NCC cadets drawn from various schools took part in the march past.
Congratulating people on the auspicious occasion, Dr. Bloeria said that after independence, the Jammu and Kashmir stepped in an era of all round d... | |
| | | | Rangers fire at IB | | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Aug 15
As India celebrated its Independence Day, Pakistani troops fired mortars and rockets at Indian Army and Border Security Force (BSF) positions at two places in forward areas of Jammu region on Friday , marking yet another ceasefire violation.
The two incidents took place within an hour of each other along the international border at R S Pura in Jammu sector and the Line of Control at Mandi in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, according to Army sources in New Delhi.
With the two incidents being reported, the number of violations of the November 2003 ceasefire agreement with India by Pakistan Army since January this year has reached 24. At R S Pura, ... | |
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