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| The London arrests spark noises of sorts | | Pakistan's role is questioned more than appreciated | | | NEWS ANALYSIS
B L KAK
NEW DELHI | AUGUST 16:
Pakistan, the United States and Britain continue to be in the news, simply because of their joint fight against the growing menace of Islamist radicals and rebels. This time, significantly, Pakistan shot into prominece as a result of its help culminating in the unearthing of the alleged terrorist plot that led to several arests in London and Pakistan. No wonder, Pakistani officials hastened to take the credit for the role of Pakistani intelligence services. Were these officials seeking prase for Pakistan's cooperation in the US-led global war against terrorism and attempting to silence critics who claim that Pakistan is not doing enough to combat terrorism?
Obviously at the instance of Gen. Parvez Musharraf, Pakistani officials sought to link the attackers to Al Qaida, to point out that the ring leaders were British citizens albeit of Pakistani descent and to suggest that Al Qaida's activities are still centred in Afghanistan. But judging by international media coverage, the objectives of Pakistani officials were not fulfilled. ... | |
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| Good news for students in madrassas! | | | | SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
NEW DELHI, AUG. 16:
Arjun Singh, Congress stalwart and Union Minister of Human Resource Development (HRD), is a specialist in making purposeful and meaningful use of 'Muslim card'. The HRD Ministry has by now understood Arjun Singh's political expediency or compulsions vis-a-vis the Muslim community.
It might be good news for the students in madarssa because now, out of every Rs 100 spent by the government under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, to make all of India's children literate, Rs 26 will now be directed towards the Muslim community.
However, the larger question that remains unanswered is: Is the colour of money getting a political shade as India chas... | |
| | | | PoK Premier for Kashmir's merger with Pak | | Islamabad lambasts India for LoC ceasefire 'violation' | | | B L KAK
NEW DELHI, AUG. 16:
Things close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch division of Jammu region are reported to be hotting up, with louder noises by Pakistani officials against the alleged violation of ceasefire by Indian troops on August 15. Pakistani print media ran news stories on Wednesday charging Indian troops in the Poonch division with resorting to machinegun fire, causing serious injuries to two brothers in a border village in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
According to Pakistani officals, the fire was opened from across the Rangur Nullah near Taroti village of Abbaspur sector in the southern district Poonch at about 1:30 pm on Tuesday. And Pak Superintendent ... | |
| | | | INORDINATE DELAY IN RELEASE OF FUNDS HAMPER DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORTER
Jammu, August 16 :
Though assurances had been dished out by Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad, during a meeting of the District Development Board two months ago, funds earmarked for various development works, under the state and the District sectors, have not been released so far in the Jammu district.
Couple of senior legislators had met the Chief Minister in recent weeks and complained to him about the inordinate delay in the release of funds
which had affected the pace of works. But no action had been initiated by those who matter in the state administration.
In one particular case the Chief Minister had sought an inquiry report on a complaint that funds h... | |
| | | | SECURITY FORCES TOLD NOT TO LOWER THE GUARD | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORTER
Srinagar,August 16 :
Peaceful Independence daycelebrations may have boosted morale of the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir but senior security officials have one piece of advice for their junior counterparts ,"don’t lower your guard in he days to come".Official sources said here on Wednesday, the Independence day celebrations may have passed off peacefully but security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir were not willing to take any chances and are maintaining strict vigil across the state especially on the line of control to thwart nefarious designs of militants to infiltrate in large numbers.Meanwhile, according to reports of state and central intelligence a... | |
| | | | Azad invites separatists for participation in 3rd Round Table conference | | Asks gun wielding youth to shun violence, resort to dialogue for settlement of issues | | | EARLY TIMES REPORTER
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 15 :
Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has appealed the separatist leaders to be ready to participate in the 3rd Round Table Conference so that edifice for lasting peace is laid replacing the era of violence and bloodshed and settlement of all issues peacefully through the medium of dialogue and interaction.
Addressing an impressive and largely attended main Independence Day function at Bakshi Stadium here today Chief Minister said the time has come that everyone of us without any political and personal consideration rise to the occasion and seek peaceful atmosphere for peace, development and progress of the state. Asking the gun-wielders to shun t... | |
| | | | PM asks Pak to take stern steps to end cross-border terror | | | | New Delhi | Aug 16:
In a blunt message to those responsible for acts of terror, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today declared that "no one can make India kneel" and told Pakistan that the success of the peace initiatives depended on the concrete steps it took to stop cross-border terrorism from any territory within its control.
With Mumbai blasts and continued terror acts in Jammu and Kashmir weighing heavily on his mind, he said Government will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that terrorist elements in the country were "neutralised and smashed".
In his third Independence Day address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, he also told political parties to shun the politics... | |
| | | | Indian troops have not violated cease-fire: Army | | | | New Delhi, Aug 16 :
The army today denied that its troops had violated the ceasefire along the 794 kms-long Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
"There has been no violation of the ceasefire in any sector along the LOC," an army spokesman said here reacting to reports from Pakistan of Indian troops opening fire and wounding two labourers in the Poonch sector.... | |
| | | | PM statement on N-deal in RS on Thursday | | | | NEW DELHI, AUG 16:
With the country's top scientists raising question marks on the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today held consultations with top scientists in the nuclear establishment ahead of a discussion in the Parliament tomorrow.
He is expected to send a clear cut message in Parliament that his government will not accept any tampering with the understanding on the agreement reached last year.
At the same time, Singh will also seek to convince critics that he has taken steps to nudge Washington to take into account New Delhi's apprehensions.
The Prime Minister, who is slated to make a statement in the Rajya Sabha tomorrow and the Lok Sabha later, held a... | |
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