Thursday, September 30, 2010
Javaid Anjum Militant killed at Thune Kangan of Gbl Distt in encounter with police & army identified as Ajaz Ahmad @ Amir@Umer of Basant Lahore Pakistan Claims Police
New Delhi: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has ordered that the disputed holy site in Ayodhya be divided into three parts: one-third for Hindu Mahasabha, one-third for Sunni Waqf Board and one-third for the Nirmohi Akhara.
The three-member bench of the Allahabad High Court, comprising justices SU Khan, Sudhir Agarwal and DV Sharma today delivered a split verdict in 60-year old Ayodhya title suit.
The majority ruled that the disputed land in Ayodhya was a joint property, held by all the three claimants namely Hindu Mahasabha , Nirmohi Akhara and Sunni Central Waqf Board. Justice SU Khan said that the mosque was built by Babar, not by demolishing a temple , but on the ruins of a temple.
According to Chief Standing Counsel of the UP Government, Devendra Upadhaya, the two judges namely Justices Khan and Agarwal ruled that the disputed property should be equally divided ( One third each) among the three parties. Justice DV Sharma has been categorical that the land belongs to Hindus and has rejected the claim of the Sunni Waqf Board.
However, the entire bench is of the view that the central dome of the disputed structure goes to Hindu Mahasabha, where the idols were installed in 1949 and again in 1992 after the demolition of the Babri Mosque. The Sita rasoi and ram chabootara have been given to Nirmohi Akhara.
The bench has also directed maintenance of status quo for three months and invited suggestions from all the parties for demarcation of the land.
The three-member bench of the Allahabad High Court, comprising justices SU Khan, Sudhir Agarwal and DV Sharma today delivered a split verdict in 60-year old Ayodhya title suit.
The majority ruled that the disputed land in Ayodhya was a joint property, held by all the three claimants namely Hindu Mahasabha , Nirmohi Akhara and Sunni Central Waqf Board. Justice SU Khan said that the mosque was built by Babar, not by demolishing a temple , but on the ruins of a temple.
According to Chief Standing Counsel of the UP Government, Devendra Upadhaya, the two judges namely Justices Khan and Agarwal ruled that the disputed property should be equally divided ( One third each) among the three parties. Justice DV Sharma has been categorical that the land belongs to Hindus and has rejected the claim of the Sunni Waqf Board.
However, the entire bench is of the view that the central dome of the disputed structure goes to Hindu Mahasabha, where the idols were installed in 1949 and again in 1992 after the demolition of the Babri Mosque. The Sita rasoi and ram chabootara have been given to Nirmohi Akhara.
The bench has also directed maintenance of status quo for three months and invited suggestions from all the parties for demarcation of the land.
SRINAGAR 30 : Barring Pulwama and Shopian district towns in south Kashmir, curfew was reimposed in all major towns of the Valley including Srinagar today.
Although no reason was given for the reimposition of curfew in the Valley, sources said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure in view of the Allahabad High Court’s verdict in the Ayodhya title suit case.
A police spokesman said there was no report of any untoward incident in the Valley, where barring Srinagar, the curfew was lifted from other major towns in a phased manner over the past few days.
Curfew was imposed in Srinagar city on September 12 and was extended to the entire Kashmir Valley the next day following widespread violence.
“There was no report of any untoward incident from anywhere so far,” the spokesman said.
Besides Srinagar, he said curfew was clamped in Budgam town along with Hyderpora, Peerbagh, Humhama, Sheikhpora, Ompora, Choon, Safdan, Magam, Chadoora, and Charar-i-shrief areas in central Kashmir.
Ganderbal district town along with Kangan town, Anantnag district town along with Bijbehara and Mattan areas, Awantipora, Tral and Pampore townships of Pulwama district, Baramulla district town along with Pattan, Sopore, Kunzar, and Tangmarg areas were also brought under curfew afresh, the spokesman said.
He said curfew was also imposed in Kupwara district town and adjoining Trehgam, Kralpora, Handwara, Kulangam, and Chotipora areas, Bandipora district town and adjoining Sumbal.
However, the authorities later relaxed the curfew restrictions for six hours in the curfew bound areas of Kupwara from 9 AM to 2 PM. The relaxation was later extended upto 4 PM, the spokesman said.
Kashmir Valley has been in grip of violent protests since June 11 when a 17-year-old boy was killed after he was hit by a tear smoke shell during clashes at Rajouri Kadal in interior city.
The unrest has so far claimed 104 lives.
Srinagar: The main Opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) decided to boycott the entire session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The eight-day session starts today.
Speaking on obituary reference, the PDP legislative Party leader Mehbooba Mufti said they were boycotting the rest of the session to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir valley who were facing difficulties.
Later, the members of the PDP, including former Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, walked out from the House.
Not ready to do politics over 109 deaths: Omar
SRINAGAR: Refusing to be drawn into political gamesmanship, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said he was saddened more than anybody else over the 109 deaths during the ongoing unrest, which he feels is like somebody had “pulled out 109 pieces from my heart”.
“I am not ready to do politics over the 109 deaths, I am not ready to change the condolence resolution into a political resolution, but me and my God know that I am saddened more than anybody else here about the loss of precious lives,” Omar said while responding to the points raised by opposition members in the Assembly here.
“I feel like somebody has put a hand into my chest and pulled out 109 pieces from my heart. Somebody fired the bullets (which killed the youths) but I feel like the gun was on my shoulder,” Omar said.
The chief minister was concluding the obituary references for former legislators and those killed in the ongoing unrest in the state.
Responding to the demand for action against erring security force personnel, he said he will not allow the sacrifices of the youth go waste.
“If the state is benefited by these sacrifices, I will feel it is much better than the death penalty to the culprits... If the state benefits, I feel these sacrifices have not gone waste,” he said.
Omar said there was a tradition of the chief minister responding to the points raised and the allegations levelled by the opposition parties but he would change that tradition today.
“Media mai do char din pitonga koi baat nahi, teen mahinay se pit-ta aa raha hoon do char din aur sahi (I will be thrashed in the media for a couple of days, but it is okay as they have been thrashing me for the last three months),” Omar said.
Omar said he will speak on political issues if the Speaker allows a discussion on some other day during the current session.
It has become a tradition to play politics over deaths as some do it through speeches while some other by tying black armbands, the chief minister said in an apparent reference to PDP President Mehbooba Mufti and independent MLA from Langate Sheikh Abdul Rashid.
Rashid had donned a black armband as a mark of protest against the recent deaths in the Valley.
Paying tribute to cloudburst victims in Ladakh region, he said the natural calamity was a result of global warming which cannot be ignored any further.
“The experts, I spoke to, have said that there was no guarantee that such an incident will not take place again,” he said calling for efforts for reversing the effects of global warming.
Omar said a lot of effort has to be put into rehabilitating cloudburst victims before the onset of winter. “We have shifted people living near the river, but a lot more has to be done so that the people do not face hardships during winter.”
He also paid tributes to former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, former state minister Sheikh Ghulam Mohammad Bhaderwahi, former legislators Shahjanhan Dar, Kumari Shanta Bharti and K C Sharma who passed away since the last Assembly session in March
SRINAGAR: Noisy scenes were witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today when certain remarks against the Prime Minister by an independent MLA infuriated BJP and National Panthers’ Party members.
Participating in the condolence resolution for Ladakh cloudburst victims and those killed during the ongoing unrest in Kashmir, independent MLA from Langate Sheikh Abdul Rashid made a remark against Prime Minister that prompted BJP and NPP members from Jammu region to rise from their seats and demand that the comment be expunged.
The MLA from Langate was responding to independent MLA from Jammu Ashwini Kumar’s demand for identifying the culprits behind the killings in the Valley.
NPP MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia requested the Speaker Mohammad Akbar Lone that comments about the Prime Minister be expunged.
BJP MLA Ashok Khajuria supported Mankotia’s demand before Congress MLAs Sharief Niaz, Shabir Ahmad Khan and Manohar Lal rose to oppose the independent MLA’s comments.
The Speaker later ruled that comments about the Prime Minister be expunged and directed Rashid to “maintain the decorum of the House” like a good legislator.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Srinagar, Sep 29: With authorities relaxing curfew and separatists asking locals to resume normal life for a day, students streamed into schools while shops and businesses functioned normally in summer capital on Wednesday.
Srinagar schools reported a good attendance, officials said, as both separatists and the administration gave residents some respite.
Shops, public transport, business establishments, banks, post offices and educational institutions functioned normally in Srinagar.
Srinagar schools reported a good attendance, officials said, as both separatists and the administration gave residents some respite.
Shops, public transport, business establishments, banks, post offices and educational institutions functioned normally in Srinagar.
Criticizing Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi for raising the Kashmir issue at the United Nations General Assembly, India on Tuesday said the “unacceptable” and "untenable" remarks by him were a ploy to divert attention from the internal troubles that country was facing.
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna took strong exception to Qureshi's call for a “plebiscite” in Jammu and Kashmir and said India did conduct a “plebiscite' every five years in the form of elections and separatists prevented Kashmiris from exercising their franchise.
“It is with a sense of genuine disappointment that I react to the unacceptable references to the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir made by Foreign Minister Qureshi in his address at the U.N. earlier today [Tuesday],” Krishna said, speaking at Asia Society.
“Such unsolicited and untenable remarks will not and, indeed, cannot direct attention from the multiple problems Pakistan needs to tackle for the common good of its people and indeed of the entire region,” Mr. Krishna said.
In his speech, Qureshi stressed that Kashmiris should be allowed “to exercise their right of self-determination through a plebiscite.”
Krishna said Pakistan was facing internal trouble and was trying to “deflect attention” by using “Kashmir as a ploy.”
“There is nothing new in what they have been saying,” he said, noting that Pakistan appeared to have dug out the “plebiscite” issue from their old speeches
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna took strong exception to Qureshi's call for a “plebiscite” in Jammu and Kashmir and said India did conduct a “plebiscite' every five years in the form of elections and separatists prevented Kashmiris from exercising their franchise.
“It is with a sense of genuine disappointment that I react to the unacceptable references to the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir made by Foreign Minister Qureshi in his address at the U.N. earlier today [Tuesday],” Krishna said, speaking at Asia Society.
“Such unsolicited and untenable remarks will not and, indeed, cannot direct attention from the multiple problems Pakistan needs to tackle for the common good of its people and indeed of the entire region,” Mr. Krishna said.
In his speech, Qureshi stressed that Kashmiris should be allowed “to exercise their right of self-determination through a plebiscite.”
Krishna said Pakistan was facing internal trouble and was trying to “deflect attention” by using “Kashmir as a ploy.”
“There is nothing new in what they have been saying,” he said, noting that Pakistan appeared to have dug out the “plebiscite” issue from their old speeches
Criticizing Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi for raising the Kashmir issue at the United Nations General Assembly, India on Tuesday said the “unacceptable” and "untenable" remarks by him were a ploy to divert attention from the internal troubles that country was facing.
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna took strong exception to Qureshi's call for a “plebiscite” in Jammu and Kashmir and said India did conduct a “plebiscite' every five years in the form of elections and separatists prevented Kashmiris from exercising their franchise.
“It is with a sense of genuine disappointment that I react to the unacceptable references to the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir made by Foreign Minister Qureshi in his address at the U.N. earlier today [Tuesday],” Krishna said, speaking at Asia Society.
“Such unsolicited and untenable remarks will not and, indeed, cannot direct attention from the multiple problems Pakistan needs to tackle for the common good of its people and indeed of the entire region,” Mr. Krishna said.
In his speech, Qureshi stressed that Kashmiris should be allowed “to exercise their right of self-determination through a plebiscite.”
Krishna said Pakistan was facing internal trouble and was trying to “deflect attention” by using “Kashmir as a ploy.”
“There is nothing new in what they have been saying,” he said, noting that Pakistan appeared to have dug out the “plebiscite” issue from their old speeches
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna took strong exception to Qureshi's call for a “plebiscite” in Jammu and Kashmir and said India did conduct a “plebiscite' every five years in the form of elections and separatists prevented Kashmiris from exercising their franchise.
“It is with a sense of genuine disappointment that I react to the unacceptable references to the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir made by Foreign Minister Qureshi in his address at the U.N. earlier today [Tuesday],” Krishna said, speaking at Asia Society.
“Such unsolicited and untenable remarks will not and, indeed, cannot direct attention from the multiple problems Pakistan needs to tackle for the common good of its people and indeed of the entire region,” Mr. Krishna said.
In his speech, Qureshi stressed that Kashmiris should be allowed “to exercise their right of self-determination through a plebiscite.”
Krishna said Pakistan was facing internal trouble and was trying to “deflect attention” by using “Kashmir as a ploy.”
“There is nothing new in what they have been saying,” he said, noting that Pakistan appeared to have dug out the “plebiscite” issue from their old speeches
Criticizing Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi for raising the Kashmir issue at the United Nations General Assembly, India on Tuesday said the “unacceptable” and "untenable" remarks by him were a ploy to divert attention from the internal troubles that country was facing.
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna took strong exception to Qureshi's call for a “plebiscite” in Jammu and Kashmir and said India did conduct a “plebiscite' every five years in the form of elections and separatists prevented Kashmiris from exercising their franchise.
“It is with a sense of genuine disappointment that I react to the unacceptable references to the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir made by Foreign Minister Qureshi in his address at the U.N. earlier today [Tuesday],” Krishna said, speaking at Asia Society.
“Such unsolicited and untenable remarks will not and, indeed, cannot direct attention from the multiple problems Pakistan needs to tackle for the common good of its people and indeed of the entire region,” Mr. Krishna said.
In his speech, Qureshi stressed that Kashmiris should be allowed “to exercise their right of self-determination through a plebiscite.”
Krishna said Pakistan was facing internal trouble and was trying to “deflect attention” by using “Kashmir as a ploy.”
“There is nothing new in what they have been saying,” he said, noting that Pakistan appeared to have dug out the “plebiscite” issue from their old speeches
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna took strong exception to Qureshi's call for a “plebiscite” in Jammu and Kashmir and said India did conduct a “plebiscite' every five years in the form of elections and separatists prevented Kashmiris from exercising their franchise.
“It is with a sense of genuine disappointment that I react to the unacceptable references to the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir made by Foreign Minister Qureshi in his address at the U.N. earlier today [Tuesday],” Krishna said, speaking at Asia Society.
“Such unsolicited and untenable remarks will not and, indeed, cannot direct attention from the multiple problems Pakistan needs to tackle for the common good of its people and indeed of the entire region,” Mr. Krishna said.
In his speech, Qureshi stressed that Kashmiris should be allowed “to exercise their right of self-determination through a plebiscite.”
Krishna said Pakistan was facing internal trouble and was trying to “deflect attention” by using “Kashmir as a ploy.”
“There is nothing new in what they have been saying,” he said, noting that Pakistan appeared to have dug out the “plebiscite” issue from their old speeches
SRINAGAR: Infiltration attempts from across the border and overall security situation were discussed by the Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vora and Northern Army Commander here today.
Official sources said the Army Commander, Northern Command, Lt General B S Jaswal and the GOC XV Corps, Lt Generao N C Marwah met Mr Vohra at Raj Bhavan today.
They said the Army commanders briefed Mr Vohra about the security situation in the state.
During their extended discussions, the Governor and the Army Commander reviewed issues relating to the recent enhanced attempts of infiltration from across the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border and discussed other matters having a bearing on the overall security environment in the state.
Official sources said over 60 infiltrators were killed by the troops near the LoC immediately after they sneaked into this side during this year.
About 20 soldiers, including some officers, also lost their lives in these encounters.
They said more than 1500 militants were waiting across the border to infiltrate into this side before the onset of winter when all infiltration routes were closed due to heavy snowfall
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Government today filed a defamation case against the main opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) MLA and chief spokesperson for levelling corruption charges against Chief Minister Omar Abdullah last month.
Mr Abdullah has also served a notice to MLA Bandipora Nizam Uddin Bhat and spokesperson Nayeem Ahmad, asking them to apologise and withdrew all the charges or face the legal action.
Official sources said State Public Prosecutor has filed the defamation case against Mr Bhat and Mr Ahmad in the court of Additional District and Session Judge, Srinagar under various sections of the Jammu and Kashmir Code of Criminal Procedure.
Mr Bhat and Mr Ahmad had at a press conference last month alleged that Mr Abdullah had received Rs 500 crore kickback for allotting power project construction to a particular firm.
They also alleged that Chief Minister had withdrawn Rs 25 crore in one go from the secret fund.
The PDP leaders had further alleged that outside workers and labourers constructing the house of the Chief Minister at Gupkar road were getting State Government hospitality and staying in the guest house while the Kashmir valley was under curfew and all other developmental works had came to a halt.
The Chief Minister, on August 28, had sent a legal notice to both the PDP leaders drawn up by Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, a senior advocate and former Additional Solicitor General of India, for defamation for levelling " baseless, fabricated and defamatory" allegations in a bid to damage his reputation.
Mr Abdullah is seeking as damages to the extent of Rs 10 crore in the case.
NEW YORK: Terrorism emanating from Pakistan’s soil has complicated India’s relations with that country, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said here, as he slammed Islamabad for not doing enough to crack drown on extremist elements.
"Our relationship with Pakistan has been complicated by this very issue of terrorism and the need for Pakistan to take effective action to prevent the territory under its control from being used for terrorism directed against India," Krishna said while speaking at the Asia Society in New York.
Krishna said in several meetings between 2004 and 2009, India had received assurances from Pakistan that it would not allow attacks to be planned on its soil.
"They assure us that they will not let their territories be used for unleashing terror against India but, alas, the result is for everyone to see," Krishna said.
India had called off the composite dialogue with Pakistan following the Mumbai terror attack in November 2008 that were plotted by the Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan.
Speaking last week at the same venue, Qureshi had pointed out that no government had done more to combat terrorism than Islamabad, and no country had more victims of terrorism than Pakistan.
"The world recognises and applauds the important successes achieved by our security forces against terrorists.. These successes have come at a heavy cost," he had said, pointing out that more than 20,000 civilians had fallen victim to terrorism, more than 2,500 security personnel had been killed, and the conflict had cost Pakistan nearly USD 50 billion.
India maintains that comprehensive talks between the two countries can only succeed after Islamabad cracks down on the perpetrators of 26/11.
Qureshi had also said reiterated that New Delhi should have kept the dialogue going after the 26/11 terrorist attack and noted that the Mumbai attack was a big setback for the incremental gains of the Composite Dialogue.
Both Krishna and Qureshi were here to attend the opening session of the UN General Assembly
SRINAGAR : Security forces killed a militant in an encounter in the central Kashmir district of Ganderbal, a police spokesman said this morning.
Troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and state police launched a joint operation in the woods at Satharuna Jungle in Kangan area of Ganderbal district early this morning following a specific information about the presence of militants.
He said when troops were sealing the woods militants opened fire. Troops also retaliated and in the ensuing encounter one militant was killed. The spokesman said the operation was still going on
wo army jawans got seriously injured in cross border firing as Pakistan yet again violated ceasefire in bordering Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources here today said.
"The jawans identified as Lanca Naik Kamlesh Kumar and Sepoy Lal Chand sustained injuries during wee hours in exchange of firing in Krishna Ghati Sector Mendhar this morning,’’ sources said.
Critically wounded army jawans were immediately shifted to the Army Hospital, Poonch.
The Pakistan troops started firing heavily including mortar shells on forward Indian posts last night at around 2040 hrs in Krishna Ghati Sector
"The jawans identified as Lanca Naik Kamlesh Kumar and Sepoy Lal Chand sustained injuries during wee hours in exchange of firing in Krishna Ghati Sector Mendhar this morning,’’ sources said.
Critically wounded army jawans were immediately shifted to the Army Hospital, Poonch.
The Pakistan troops started firing heavily including mortar shells on forward Indian posts last night at around 2040 hrs in Krishna Ghati Sector
As part of its Kashmir initiative, the Centre has sanctioned Rs 100 crore to Jammu and Kashmir for immediate improvement of infrastructure in educational institutions.
The grant under Special Plan Assistance (SPA) is meant for schools and colleges for improvement and additions to their existing infrastructure, including class rooms, auditorium, library, playgrounds and toilet complex.
This is part of the eight-point Jammu and Kashmir initiative decided at the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on September 25.
"The concerned authorities have been instructed to release funds immediately to the State Government who are expected to release the same to the implementing agencies without any delay," a Home Ministry spokesperson said.
The Centre has also advised the Jammu and Kashmir Government to constitute a committee to identify the families to whom ex-gratia relief is to be given for the deaths in civil disturbances since June 11.
The Centre in its package had announced grant of ex-gratia relief of Rs five lakh to the families of each of the deceased. It will be reimbursed by the Home Ministry, the spokesperson said.
India is not in favour of linking resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir issue with a permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), sources said here today.
Commenting on reports about US President Barack Obama favouring a UNSC seat for India to the resolution of the Kashmir issue, the sources said these were two separate matters.
"There cannot be any link. These are two separate issues," the sources said.
The sources said India’s position on Jammu and Kashmir was "vocal" and this was an issue to be discussed by India and Pakistan.
They said India is a "credible candidate" for UNSC permanent membership and there had been global recognition since 1945 about United Nation’s expanded role reflecting the current global realities.
"India’s position on Jammu and Kashmir is vocal and undiluted" and it is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan with no scope for any third party mediation, the sources said.
In the case of UNSC permanent membership, the sources said India had "impeccable credentials" to play a larger role in world affairs and was willing to take the responsibility.
In New York yesterday, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said at an interactive session at Asia Society that the only path to peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir was that of dialogue and discussion in an atmosphere free from violence and confrontation.
Mr Krishna described the comments on Kashmir by Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in his UN address as "unsolicited and untenable."
Mr Krishna has expressed disappointment while reacting to the "unacceptable references" to Jammu and Kashmir by Mr Qureshi.
Mr Krishna said at the Asia Society that Pakistan had enormous and serious challenges confronting it and such remarks would not divert peoples attention from the problems that the country faced.
"Such unsolicited and untenable remarks will not and indeed, cannot, divert attention from the multiple problems Pakistan needs to tackle for the common good of its people, and indeed of the entire region," he said.
Describing India as a vibrant, mature and thriving democracy, the External Affairs Minister said India’s democratic institutions guaranteed fundamental rights to all the citizens under the Constitution, including to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
"The only path, as our Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said, for lasting peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir is that of dialogue and discussion. Meaningful dialogue can happen only in an atmosphere free of violence and confrontation," Mr Krishna said.
He said India was ready for dialogue with anybody or any group that did not espouse or practise violence
Government yet again imposed curfew in parts of Srinagar, Ganderbal, Baramulla, Pattan and Palhalan today. Government yesterday confirmed that there would be no curfew today, but in prevailing night people came out of their houses in Old city Srinagar, Sopore and Anantnag and raised anti India slogans.
Sachnews Jammu Kashmir police arrested a Special Police Officer Identified as Naseer Ah Sheikh s/o Bashir Ahmad of Chewa Pulwama from Chadoora Budgam for his alleged involvement in stone pelting & booked him under PSA
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The intelligence branch of Denmark's police says that three terror suspects arrested in Norway in July were likely planning an attack against a Danish newspaper that caricatured the Prophet Muhammad.
The PET intelligence agency says the plot was believed to be targeting either the Jyllands-Posten newspaper directly or people in Denmark linked to the 12 drawings that sparked outrage in Muslim countries in 2006.
KHAWAJA SHARJEEL: Sep 28: Rejecting an appeal that sought to defer the Allahabad Court’s verdict on Ayodhya-Ramjanambhoomi title issue, the Supreme Court on Tuesday gave its nod to the court’s Lucknow Bench to go ahead with its announcement of the judgment in the case.
Retired bureaucrat Ramesh Chandra Tripathi had petitioned in the court to defer verdict to allow an amicable settlement of the dispute between the two parties to the issue.
The Lucknow Bench now has 2-days to pronounce its verdict.
Earlier today, the apex court heard a plea seeking deferment of the Allahabad high court verdict in the Ayodhya title suit case.
Attorney General G E Vahanvati, appearing before a three-judge Special Bench headed by S.H.Kapadia, said the most preferred solution to the problem would be settlement but it has not taken place and the uncertainty, which is prevailing, should not be allowed to continue.
“Settlement, if any possible, we welcome it but we do not want any uncertainty,” he told the bench.
The three-judge bench comprised Chief Justice of India S. H. Kapadia, Justice Aftab Alam and Justice K. S. Radhakrishnan.
Earlier, the hearing started with senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi putting forth arguments on behalf of a retired bureaucrat Ramesh Chandra Tripathi on why the delivery of the verdict be postponed and efforts be made to reach an amicable settlement outside the court.
Retired bureaucrat Ramesh Chandra Tripathi had petitioned in the court to defer verdict to allow an amicable settlement of the dispute between the two parties to the issue.
The Lucknow Bench now has 2-days to pronounce its verdict.
Earlier today, the apex court heard a plea seeking deferment of the Allahabad high court verdict in the Ayodhya title suit case.
Attorney General G E Vahanvati, appearing before a three-judge Special Bench headed by S.H.Kapadia, said the most preferred solution to the problem would be settlement but it has not taken place and the uncertainty, which is prevailing, should not be allowed to continue.
“Settlement, if any possible, we welcome it but we do not want any uncertainty,” he told the bench.
The three-judge bench comprised Chief Justice of India S. H. Kapadia, Justice Aftab Alam and Justice K. S. Radhakrishnan.
Earlier, the hearing started with senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi putting forth arguments on behalf of a retired bureaucrat Ramesh Chandra Tripathi on why the delivery of the verdict be postponed and efforts be made to reach an amicable settlement outside the court.
Sachnews Jammu Kashmir Supreme court rejects plea.Ayodya verdict to be announced on thursday.Centre Govt Appeals for Peace
KAWAJA SHARJEEL:Panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir, which have been postponed due to various reasons including the ongoing unrest in the Valley, would be held in December.
“Panchayat elections across the state would be held in December so as to involve the people at the grass root level in policy implementation and formulation for their development,” an official spokesman said after a meeting chaired by Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Ali Mohammad Sagar on Monday.
The Panchayat and local bodies’ polls were earlier scheduled to be held in spring this year.
The state has 2,700 panchayats out of which elections were held in about 1,900 in about,1900 in2001. Sagar impressed upon the concerned officials to speed up the preparation process so that the elections can be held smoothly and within the shortest possible time.
He said by establishing the Panchayats, “We would be transferring the power to the grass root level, involving the people.”
Sagar said a three-tier set up would ensure effective decentralisation of power.
Noting that substantial amount of funds remain unutilised due to non-establishment of panchayats in the state, he said, “Holding elections would help to secure additional funds from the Centre which would go a long way in alleviating poverty and improving the socio-economic conditions of the people of rural areas“.
The meeting was attended among others by Chief Electoral Officer of the State B.R. Sharma
Monday, September 27, 2010
Srinagar, September 27: Transport department has earned revenue worth over Rs. 16.70 crore in Kashmir division during first six months of the current financial year.
This was revealed at a high level meeting of officers of Transport department, held here today to review the functioning of the department with Minster for Transport and CA&PD Mr. Qamar Ali Akhoon in chair.
The meeting was told that upto ending August this year 7565 vehicles were registered in the division while 8561 driving licensees were issued in favour of trained drivers.
Addressing the meeting, Mr. Akhoon asked the officers to come to the expectations of the people as the department is directly linked with the common masses. He asked them to dispose off their cases quickly and avoid agentism to bring more transparency in the working.
The Minster asked the ARTOs to hold meetings with the truck unions and Fruit growers in their respective districts for making carriage arrangements of fruits on rates fixed by the Government. He also asked them to check the freight and fare rates of all the vehicles so that the common man is fairly charged.
Mr. Akhoon asked the ARTOs to work with sincerity and dedication to bring transparency and accountability in the department for the welfare of the people especially commuters.
The Minster directed the concerned authorities to computerise the records of all the leftover districts so that people do not face difficulties in solving their cases. He also asked them to submit project for purchase of vehicles for newly created districts as per the requisitions. He said that four new weighing bridges are being installed at Udhumpur, Manwal, Lower munda, and at Sonamarg at a cost of Rs 50 Lakh to ensure that carriage vehicle stick to permissible limits of loads.
Among others the meeting was attended by Secretary CAPD and Transport, Mr. Pardeep Kumar, Transport Commissioner Syed Fa zal-ullah, MD, SRTC, Mr. J.S Tandan, Joint Transport Commissioner Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, Deputy Transport Commissioner Mr. Bumesh Sharma, RTO Kashmir Mr. Anees Ahmad and ARTOs of all the districts of Kashmir division.
This was revealed at a high level meeting of officers of Transport department, held here today to review the functioning of the department with Minster for Transport and CA&PD Mr. Qamar Ali Akhoon in chair.
The meeting was told that upto ending August this year 7565 vehicles were registered in the division while 8561 driving licensees were issued in favour of trained drivers.
Addressing the meeting, Mr. Akhoon asked the officers to come to the expectations of the people as the department is directly linked with the common masses. He asked them to dispose off their cases quickly and avoid agentism to bring more transparency in the working.
The Minster asked the ARTOs to hold meetings with the truck unions and Fruit growers in their respective districts for making carriage arrangements of fruits on rates fixed by the Government. He also asked them to check the freight and fare rates of all the vehicles so that the common man is fairly charged.
Mr. Akhoon asked the ARTOs to work with sincerity and dedication to bring transparency and accountability in the department for the welfare of the people especially commuters.
The Minster directed the concerned authorities to computerise the records of all the leftover districts so that people do not face difficulties in solving their cases. He also asked them to submit project for purchase of vehicles for newly created districts as per the requisitions. He said that four new weighing bridges are being installed at Udhumpur, Manwal, Lower munda, and at Sonamarg at a cost of Rs 50 Lakh to ensure that carriage vehicle stick to permissible limits of loads.
Among others the meeting was attended by Secretary CAPD and Transport, Mr. Pardeep Kumar, Transport Commissioner Syed Fa zal-ullah, MD, SRTC, Mr. J.S Tandan, Joint Transport Commissioner Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, Deputy Transport Commissioner Mr. Bumesh Sharma, RTO Kashmir Mr. Anees Ahmad and ARTOs of all the districts of Kashmir division.
Baramulla September 27: According to Chief Medical Officer Baramulla Haj Pilgrims of 2010 belonging to Pattan and Tangmarg Tehsils would be vaccinated on 29.09.2010 at SDH Pattan and SDH Tangmarg respectively while those hailing from Sopore and Rafiabad tehsils being vaccinated on 30.09.2010 at MCh Sopore and PHC Dangiwacha. Similarly Haj Pilgrims of Baramulla tehsils on 01.10.2010 at district hospital Baramulla and from Bonyar and Uri tehsils the Haj Pilgrims would be vaccinated at sub district hospital Uri on 02.10.2010
KHWAJA SHARJEEL ; Jammu Kashmir Board of School Education today made a change in earlier issued 10th class regular datesheet. According to the change, the Additional/optional papers which were scheduled to be held on 15 November, shall now be held on 13 November and Social Science paper which was scheduled to be held on 13 November, shall now be held on 15 November
JAMMU : As schools in Kashmir Valley reopened today after over three months, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and other separatists not to target children because they are going to schools.
Though the educational institutions reopened today, attendance was thin against the backdrop of Geelani’s call to parents not to send their wards to schools and colleges and his appeal to teachers to stay at home.
"We hope Syed Ali Geelani and other separatists will cooperate and will not target children because they are coming to schools," Omar told reporters here.
"It is unfortunate certain separatist leaders have decided that children’s education is not important. Education should be kept out of the purview of any conflict," he said.
The Government had yesterday announced a comprehensive plan for resumption of classes in schools and colleges and holding of annual examinations in the Valley.
However, Geelani had asked people to strictly observe "civil curfew" when schools and colleges resume their normal functioning in the Valley and also appealed to teachers and the non-teaching staff to stay at home.
Omar hit out at local media for creating a "hype" over the development.
"I was very disappointed this morning to seek OB vans parked outside schools (in Kashmir). You were filming children being brought to schools. You were unnecessarily making targets out of children, where it should not have been done.
"Please don’t give much hype, the moment media starts projecting this as somebody’s victory or somebody’s loss, you are endangering the lives of the children more than anybody else," he said, while inaugurating a hospital project here.
"Please cooperate with the Government. Education is now a fundamental right of children. We want to restore that right. We are doing everything possible to ensure safety of children coming to schools."
On the response of the Centre’s eight-point package, he termed it as "mixed" and said a beginning has been made.
The package was not announced to make any particular person happy, he said, adding the aim is to resume political dialogue, reach out to people who have lost their kin and show them that Government stands by them in difficult times besides compensating the losses to an extent.
"As I said right in the beginning, that it is nobody’s victory or defeat. It is victory of those children who have been able to come back to schools and resume their education," he said.
khawaja sharjeel; New Delhi: The Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said here on Monday that the government is happy to learn that most schools and colleges have reopened in Jammu and Kashmir. He appealed to parents to cooperate with the state administration in restoring normalcy and smooth functioning of the educational institutions.
"I appeal to all sections of the people of J&K, especially parents, to cooperate with the State Government and ensure that all schools and colleges function normally," said Chidambaram.
"Government is happy to learn that most schools and colleges have reopened in Jammu and Kashmir and most students have gone back to schools and colleges today," he said, adding "there was a call by one of the Hurriyat leaders to parents asking them not to send their children to schools and colleges."
"How can any right thinking person pelt stones on school buses? I hope that such mischief will stop immediately. Anyone who has the interest of the children at heart cannot indulge in stone-pelting; nor should anyone support such mischievous attempts to interfere with the functioning of schools and colleges," the Home minister said.
"I am confident that the few schools and colleges that remain closed today, presumably out of caution, will reopen tomorrow. I am also confident that the attendance will improve significantly tomorrow."
"The Government of J&K has assured us that every effort is being made to ensure that all schools and colleges reopen and function normally and that security will be provided to enable the students to attend
"I appeal to all sections of the people of J&K, especially parents, to cooperate with the State Government and ensure that all schools and colleges function normally," said Chidambaram.
"Government is happy to learn that most schools and colleges have reopened in Jammu and Kashmir and most students have gone back to schools and colleges today," he said, adding "there was a call by one of the Hurriyat leaders to parents asking them not to send their children to schools and colleges."
"How can any right thinking person pelt stones on school buses? I hope that such mischief will stop immediately. Anyone who has the interest of the children at heart cannot indulge in stone-pelting; nor should anyone support such mischievous attempts to interfere with the functioning of schools and colleges," the Home minister said.
"I am confident that the few schools and colleges that remain closed today, presumably out of caution, will reopen tomorrow. I am also confident that the attendance will improve significantly tomorrow."
"The Government of J&K has assured us that every effort is being made to ensure that all schools and colleges reopen and function normally and that security will be provided to enable the students to attend
Srinagar: Authorities have decided to relax curfew in the south, east and western parts of the uptown in Srinagar city from 2pm to 7pm.
Relaxation would be extended if no untoward incident takes place, a police officer said.
He said that decision about giving relaxation in curfew in old city and Hazratbal areas would be taken later
Relaxation would be extended if no untoward incident takes place, a police officer said.
He said that decision about giving relaxation in curfew in old city and Hazratbal areas would be taken later
NEW DELHI: In an attempt to show solidarity with protesting Kashmiris Maoists have called for a 24-hour bandh in six states on September 30.
In a statement the CPI (Maoist) said September 30 will be observed as a bandh in six states — Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa — and also in Gadchiroli, Gondia and Chandrapur districts of Maharashtra and Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh in protest "against the killing of Kashmiri youth by forces since June 11".
The statement was issued by Abhay, spokesperson for the central committee, and Anand, central regional bureau spokesperson. The party said there would be a "closedown of all rail and road traffic, banks, government and private offices, industries, educational institutions and business establishments". "We are excluding essential services like hospitals and other services from this bandh call," the statement said.
The statement justified the stone-pelting in Kashmir and called it democratic. It has been a Maoist strategy to join forces with all manner of protests, particularly if they are directed against the state.
The party demanded "immediate end to massacres by forces in Kashmir, withdrawal of military and paramilitary forces, repeal of AFSPA, plebiscite for Kashmiris and release of all political prisoners".
In a statement the CPI (Maoist) said September 30 will be observed as a bandh in six states — Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa — and also in Gadchiroli, Gondia and Chandrapur districts of Maharashtra and Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh in protest "against the killing of Kashmiri youth by forces since June 11".
The statement was issued by Abhay, spokesperson for the central committee, and Anand, central regional bureau spokesperson. The party said there would be a "closedown of all rail and road traffic, banks, government and private offices, industries, educational institutions and business establishments". "We are excluding essential services like hospitals and other services from this bandh call," the statement said.
The statement justified the stone-pelting in Kashmir and called it democratic. It has been a Maoist strategy to join forces with all manner of protests, particularly if they are directed against the state.
The party demanded "immediate end to massacres by forces in Kashmir, withdrawal of military and paramilitary forces, repeal of AFSPA, plebiscite for Kashmiris and release of all political prisoners".
Sachnews Jammu Kashmir Altaf Ahmad Shah, son-in-law of Syed Ali Shah Geelani was today arrested by JNK police from his residence, however he was released soon.
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