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| 3 killed, 30 hurt in fresh Kashmir violence | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR, Sept 18: Even as a relaxation was given in curfew restrictions in parts of Srinagar, three persons were killed and 30 others wounded in fresh violence in Kashmir today.
With Srinagar being the hub of ongoing protests across the valley, it was the 100th day of protests today.
Two persons were killed and three others sustained injuries as security forces allegedly opened fire on a group of persons coming out of a mosque at Palhalan in Pattan area, 32 kms from here, in Baramulla district.
The deceased were identified as Ansarullah Tantray and Ali Mohammad Waza.
Although locals alleged the firing by security forces was unprovoked, a police spokesman said a mob tried to block the Srinagar-Baramulla national highway and started heavy stone pelting on security forces.
"As security forces tried to control the situation, three persons were injured," he said.
Clashes erupted in Anantnag town, 52 km from here in south Kashmir, after the body of a 10-year-old boy, missing since Monday, was fished out from river Jhelum, official sources said.
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| ‘Omar does not believe in freedom of press’ | | Onslaught on Fourth Estate | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
srinagar, Sept 18: Notwithstanding Omar Abdullah's assurance to strengthen democratic institutions, the fourth pillar of democracy has not flourished in his regime. Manhandling of scribes, ban on publication and circulation of newspapers has been rampant.
The onslaught on the fourth estate started a few months back when a renowned cartoonist of the state and Editor Srinagar Times, Bashir Ahmad Bashir was also summoned to Jammu for similar reasons. He had published a cartoon in his daily depicting `sad state of affairs' in the legislative assembly. Bashir was in high spirits and desirous of going to Jammu to defend his cartoon. However, he was later told that his pres... | |
| | | | PDP makes 'ostensible' presence …….for ' latent dividends'? | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
Jammu, Sept 18: The main opposition party of the state PDP which had chosen to remain off the track of joint political activities aimed at bringing in some peace, finally managed to be in focus, thanks to the All Party meet, this time convened by no less a dignitary than the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.From near obscurity in these 'shows' to ostensible presence in the meet two days , what prompted the Muftis to make sudden political manifestation. In the backdrop of the timing and uncertain political atmosphere, PDP ' move' is being seen as more than what the leadership is contending.
The PDP had abstained from the all-party meeting convened by Chief Minister Oma... | |
| | | | Teenage girl among two burnt to death at Khour | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Sept 18: In a most inhuman act, a 25-year-old girl and her neighbour -- a teenager -- were burnt to death at Gigryal near Pallanwala in Khour area of Akhnoor.
Police sources said Krishna Devi, wife of Gyan Singh, and her daughter Rajni (25) were sleeping in the verandah of their house at Gigryal on September 2 night when Kajal (12), daughter of Romesh Chander, who lived in their neighbourhood, also came to sleep with them. All the three were sleeping when someone sprinkled petrol on them at about 1.30 am and then set them afire, the sources added.
The fire was later extinguished by the family members with the help of their neighbours and the victims were evacuat... | |
| | | | Will separatists meet delegation leaders? | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Sept 18: Since the Kashmiri separatists believe, that too rightly, they were riding a success wave they keep on dictating terms to the State and the Central Governments. Not only this: they do not feel the need for responding to the Prime Minister's offer for talks. They do not feel it is obligatory on their part to welcome leaders of the All Party delegation who were scheduled to reach Srinagar on Monday.
It was during the All Party meeting ,convened by Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, in Delhi on September 16, where even the UPA chairperson, Sonia Gandhi was present, that a decision was taken to send leaders of various political parties to Kashmir to carry out a... | |
| | | | Congress ministers feel secure in education ministers native village | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
srinagar, Sept 18: The villagers of Dhamhal Khoshipora the ancestral village of Minister of Education and former PCC chief Peerzada Mohammed Syed feel scared at present as a reing of terror has been let loose in the area by the separatists and anti national elements in the area after the recent attack Peerzda and his house by the unruly mob.
According to sources the Dhamhal Khoshipora village which is surrendered by Hakura Badasgam, Breenth Batpora, Achabal and Dyalgam and Larkipora villages has become a target of the separatists and anti national elements after the people in the village held a protest demonstration against the Hurriyat and separatists who three days ba... | |
| | | | Amitabh Mattoo's Pakistani bandwagon | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Sept 18: Amitabh Mattoo, who had acknowledged in Geneva that he didn't represent the displaced Kashmiri Hindus, says "It must be recognized that today almost the entire Valley has been overwhelmed by a collective expression of rage, led by the youth who were born or grew up during the years of militancy and who are driven by a sense of hopelessness." Who has been responsible for the rise of militancy in Kashmir? Mattoo knows it, but he would not say it publicly because such an acknowledgement would harm his personnel interests. He knows that what has been happening in Kashmir, particularly since 1987 is the immediate fall-out of the communal politics and politics ... | |
| | | | NC repeats 2000 to retain control over power | | | | RUSTAM
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Sept 18: Abdullah dynasty cannot survive without power and for achieving power and retaining control over it can go to any extent. It can stoop low. It can kill its conscious. It can become an object of contempt and ridicule. It threatens but eats its words in no time. It can shamelessly take a complete U-turn. And it has been happening since long.
In fact, it all started with Sheikh Abdullah, father and founder of the rabidly communal and rabidly anti-Jammu outfit, National Conference. He wanted independence from India and his argument was the same Mohammad Ali Jinnah had advanced while seeking partition of India on communal lines. Jinnah's argument was ... | |
| | | | CORRIGENDUM | | | | The news item appearing under the caption" Jammu Muslims stage protest, cut down by police" contains a last paragraph which reads as -- community besides protesting against the sacrilege had recourse to sloganeering in favour of Pakistan that had many eyebrows raised here as various social and political organizations did not like. Today's bandh call hence had small bearings over the Quran desecration and a small protest if raised from some quarter was snubbed by the police--- has crept in inadvertently and is wrongly quoted and hence regretted.... | |
| | | | Russian projectiles recovered from Rajouri | | | | JAMMU: Russian projectiles and some explosives were recovered by a search party of police and army from Marguri area of Rajouri Friday.
The recovery was made during routine searches in Marguri area, official sources said.
The recovered items included seven Russian projectiles (12" long with 2" dia) with eight chargers, one fired case, 10 rounds of 30 mm, six remote cells and three IED circuits, the sources added.... | |
| | | | Youth accused of teenage girl's murder held | | | | JAMMU: A youth, who allegedly murdered a teenaged girl at Kotli Kalaban in Manjakote area of Rajouri Thursday, was today arrested by police from the village forests.
He was identified as Mohammad Younus, son of Munshi Khan of Kotli Kalaban.
Police came to know about the incident after Amjad Hussain, son of Mohammad Farooq of Kotli Kalaban, lodged a report with Manjakote police station that his sister Afsana Farooq was cutting grass for cattle in their field close to their house when she was assaulted by their neighbour Younus.
He alleged that the accused inflicted serious injuries on Afsana's head with an axe and then fled the spot.
The girl died while being shifted to hospital. Police... | |
| | | | 6-yr-old killed, 8 hurt in road mishaps | | | | KATRA: A six-year-old girl was killed and eight others were wounded in separate road accidents in Kalakote area of Rajouri today.
Tanu Kumari (6), daughter of Tara Singh of Mogla, was walking by the roadside when a speeding minibus (JK14/3032) hit her near Mogla at about 7.45 am as a result of which she sustained serious injuries.
She was admitted to the Sunderbani hospital where she later died.
She studied in 2nd class and was going to school when the minibus hit her.
After post-mortem, the body was handed over to her family members for last rites.
The minibus driver Raju, son of Dalip Singh of Mogla, fled the spot.
Police had registered a case against him and launched a manhunt to... | |
| | | | Tyndale-Biscoe and Mallinson Educational Society deputation meets Governor | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR, Sept 18: A deputation led by Rt. Rev. Pradeep Kumar Samantaroy, Bishop, Diocese of Amritsar and Chairman, Tyndale-Biscoe and Mallinson Educational Society, called on the Governor, Mr. N. N. Vohra, at Raj Bhavan here today and submitted a Memorandum in the context of the recent unfortunate incidents, involving the torching of a school at Tangmarg.
The deputation, comprising Rev. Chandermani Khanna, Presbyter Incharge, All Saints’ Church, Srinagar and Mr. Parwez Samuel Kaul, Principal and Director, Tyndale-Biscoe and Mallinson Educational Society, recalled the very significant contribution of Tyndale-Biscoe and Mallinson Educational Society in the Valley for t... | |
| | | | KC Motors Chevy Carnival concludes | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Sept 18:KC Motors, which organized a Chevy Carnival and Maha exchange Mela at Gupta
Tower Bahu Plaza Jammu from September 17 th concluded today. Initially management ofKC Motors had decided to hold the Mela for one day only but due to heavy rush of
customers this Carnival was extended for today also.
Carnival received great response from market, we delivered 2 vehicles on spot as well as 4 fresh bookings, said a KC Motors official.
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