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Articles 7621 through 7720 of 13380:
- Garbage Menace Grips Jammu (Daily Excelsior, G L Khajuria, Dec 09, 2005)
The problem of growing garbage in Jammu city is highlighted in regular columns of dailies, weeklies and other print media.
- Mirwaiz Meets Musharraf In Mecca (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 09, 2005)
Moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today met Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on the sidelines of an extraordinary two-day summit of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) at the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, . . .
- India Tests Trishul Missile (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 09, 2005)
India successfully tested its Trishul missile on Thursday in the eastern state of Orissa, defence officials said.
- Wahhabi Islam: A M I Snomer (Greater Kashmir, Dr. Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal, Dec 09, 2005)
A rebel with acause, amission and amessage - V
Dr. Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal writes about the contribution of Sheikh Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab who rose in revolt against the socio-religious corruption prevalent during his times everywhere in Ottoman provinc
- Terror Groups Targeting J&k's Political System (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Dec 09, 2005)
Interrogation shows evidence of Lashkar efforts to plant operatives Using cash, coercion and common political interests, terrorists have sought to build affiliations to protect their overground sympathisers
- Oic Can Help Resolve Kashmir, Palestine Issues: Musharraf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 09, 2005)
Calls Mecca Summit a ‘historic moment’
Indian response to de-militarisation proposal ‘not positive so far
- India Stalls Iran Envoy’S Visit To Kashmir : Shift In Me Policy Seen (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 09, 2005)
India has taken an unusually tough stance with Iran by insisting that its ambassador to New Delhi, S.Z. Yaghoubi, who wants to visit Jammu and Kashmir could do so only if he agreed to meet people selected by the pro-India government in Srinagar,
- Nato Denies Acquiring Land In Kashmir (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 09, 2005)
The NATO has denied allegations by certain quarters that it had been acquiring land somewhere in the Azad Kashmir territory to set up bases.
- 'United States Of Kashmir’ (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 09, 2005)
Washington has reportedly urged India and Pakistan to find solution to the core issue of Kashmir within the parameters of APHC chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s proposal for ‘the United States of Kashmir’.
- Of Captors And Their Captives (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Dec 09, 2005)
India must remain watchful of American designs in South Asia in the guise of friendship, says Anuradha Dutt.
- Islamists Losing Ground In Valley (Pioneer, PN Khera, Dec 09, 2005)
People of Jammu & Kashmir are showing an increasing inclination for peace than the loud anti-India rhetoric of terrorists, says PN Khera
- World Can't Watch Dhaka Fall (Pioneer, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Dec 09, 2005)
As the region's biggest power, "larger than all the rest combined" as Junius R Jayewardene reminded the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation's inaugural conference in Dhaka 20 years ago, India might expect to enjoy the same . . .
- Hindus In Pakistan (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Dec 09, 2005)
The recent abduction and conversion of three Hindu girls in Pakistan clearly shows that, despite the isolated example of a Danish Kaneria playing for the country's cricket team, Hindus there are a marginalised and persecuted lot stalked constantly . . .
- 'Pak Leaders Have Links With Osama' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 09, 2005)
At least 15 members in the senate, national and state assemblies of Pakistan have not only met Osama bin Laden, but had a close relationship with him.
- Bitter Medicine Beneath The Sugar-Coated Diplomacy (Business Line, D. Murali , Dec 09, 2005)
FRESH on the home-page of the WTO (www.wto.org) is the December 6 decision on changes to the WTO Agreement on TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights). It informs that cheaper generic versions of patented medicines . . .
- Can There Really Be Peace With Ariel Sharon? (Hindu, Gerald Kaufman, Dec 08, 2005)
The Gaza withdrawal has been a veil for continued persecution and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
- ‘Osama Is Still Leading Jihad’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 08, 2005)
Al-Qaeda’s leader, Osama bin Laden, is alive and well and leading the holy war against the West, the terrorist group’s second-in-command reportedly said in a videotape broadcast on Wednesday.
- Norwegian Pm’S Call (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 08, 2005)
NORWAY’S Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has appealed to the international community to come forward with more aid for rehabilitation and reconstruction of areas devasted by the October 8 earthquake. At a joint Press conference . . .
- Galvanizing The Muslim Countries (Dawn, Fateh M. Chaudhri, Dec 08, 2005)
An extraordinary summit of the 36-year-old Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) is being held in Makkah at the invitation of King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz to define the Ummah’s response to the multiple challenges it faces internally and externally.
- Patil Insists On Talks With Naxals (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 08, 2005)
He says they are our brothers and sisters
- Kashmir: Terror Build-Up Triggers Alarm (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Dec 08, 2005)
Many Lashkar operatives seem to have infiltrated in the wake of the earthquake
Up to 100 cadres have crossed LoC since October 8
Activation of new Lashkar cells in Jammu
Degradation in defences because of quake
- Fatwa Against Freedom (Telegraph, Ashis Chakrabarti, Dec 08, 2005)
It will take Islamists in Bangladesh more than terror tactics to stamp out the free spirit of a brave people, writes Ashis Chakrabarti
- Do You Have Weapons To Fight Cold? (Greater Kashmir, S S A Rufai, Dec 08, 2005)
With winter already set in, you have a tough task ahead of turning your homes from chilly dwelling places to comfortable abodes where you enjoy warmth against a teeth chattering cold, writes S S A Rufai
- Nonalignment Today (Tribune, Anita Inder Singh, Dec 08, 2005)
One unintended outcome of the Volcker report is the debate it has sparked off on whether, in the 21st century, India should continue to define its foreign policy as a nonalignment country.
- Poverty And Inflation (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Dec 08, 2005)
Pakistan's economic future is bright despite the setback caused by the October 8 earthquake, says a senior IMF official. In saying that he rhymes with the optimistic predictions of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, which have made intense
- Kashmir Violence Down Due To ‘Changed Attitude’ Of Pakistan (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Dec 08, 2005)
Indian Home Minister Shivraj Patil conceded on Wednesday that “the changed attitude of the neighbouring country” has contributed significantly to the reduction of violence in Indian-held Kashmir, but that Pakistan still has not disbanded . . .
- The Odd Couple (Dawn, F.S. Aijazuddin, Dec 08, 2005)
Nothing succeeds like success, however simulated, and at the moment two persons — President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz — are savouring their own personal brand of success.
- What Is Nc Up To? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Dec 08, 2005)
What is the father-and-son leadership of the National Conference up to? What does it intend to gain by pledging support (even though it is unsolicited) to the Congress-led coalition Government almost every day?
- The Farooq Show (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
If ever an award is instituted for a political leader of the State employing tongue like a double-edged weapon it will certainly go to National Conference patriarch Farooq Abdullah.
- Of Aesthetics And Truth (Greater Kashmir, Subramanyan Chandrasekhar, Dec 07, 2005)
The life of a person is shaped in his adulthood. The environment he grows in, the lineage that he has, the influences that orient him
- Geelani's Charge Against Centre (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
Chairman of the hardline Hurriyat faction Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Tuesday claimed that he was being denied permission by the authorities to visit Saudi Arabia to perform Haj.
- Pakistan Government Has Allowed Import Of Mild Steel From India (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
The Pakistan Government has allowed import of mild steel from India.
- Kashmir Solution To Promote Peace: Pm: Holistic Approach Against Terror Urged (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Tuesday a just settlement of the Kashmir dispute was a fundamental aspect of the ongoing peace process with India. “Progress has been made in our composite dialogue process (with India) and we hope it will help in . . .
- Indian Troops Kill Two In Kashmir (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
Indian troops on Tuesday shot dead two militants near LoC, the Indian army said. “The two were killed when they were trying to cross into Azad Kashmir,” Indian army spokesman Vijay Batra said.
- ‘Uk To Keep Seeking Kashmir Settlement’ (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
Britain will continue to urge Pakistan and India to find a permanent settlement of the Kashmir issue, said British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) here
- Question Of ‘Image’ (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 07, 2005)
A major problem to be tackled by the Islamic summit conference opening in Makkah today is one of image of the Muslims, especially in the West.
- Reverse This Trend (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Dec 07, 2005)
Figures tell their own tale may be a hackneyed sentence but it remains relevant for the State.
- Air Deccan Reaches Srinagar (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
Air Deccan today launched direct daily flights from Srinagar to New Delhi. Chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad flagged off the first flight from Srinagar to New Delhi.
- Release Them (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Dec 07, 2005)
The coalition government promised release of all political prisoners immediately after it assumed office on November 2002.
- Kashmir Solution To Promote Peace: Pm: Holistic Approach Against Terror Urged (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Tuesday a just settlement of the Kashmir dispute was a fundamental aspect of the ongoing peace process with India.
- Kashmir Solution To Promote Peace: Pm: Holistic Approach Against Terror Urged (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
Britain will continue to urge Pakistan and India to find a permanent settlement of the Kashmir issue, said British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) here.
- Fighting Terror With Terror (Pioneer, Gautam Sen, Dec 07, 2005)
It is an extraordinary presumption that concession and compromise can defeat terrorism. Yet, this is precisely the implied rationale underlying New Delhi's policy towards terrorism. After each act of mass murder, politicians of all hues clamour . . .
- Vote-Bank Bill (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Dec 07, 2005)
The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government, which scrapped the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), has introduced the Communal Violence (Prevention, Control and Rehabilitation of Victims) Bill in the Rajya Sabha. The message this conveys is simple:
- General's Losing Battle (Pioneer, Wilson John, Dec 07, 2005)
Emerging coalition of religious, political and terrorist groups has serious implications for India and the world, says Wilson John
- Restore Ties (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Dec 06, 2005)
Restoration of telecommunication links with Pakistan administered Kashmir (PAK) is a long pending demand of Kashmiris.
- Measurement Of Economic Activities In Districts (Daily Excelsior, H C Katoch, Dec 06, 2005)
The Regional Autonomy Committee set up by the Government in late nineties desperately searched for Regional Domestic Product Estimates for the regions of the State in the year 1998, but these were not available as the Estimates were worked . . .
- Wahhabi Islam : A Misnomer (Greater Kashmir, Dr. Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal, Dec 06, 2005)
Dr. Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal writes about the contribution of Sheikh Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab who rose in revolt against the socio-religious corruption prevalent during his times everywhere in Ottoman provinces
- Give Them A Chance (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Dec 06, 2005)
The challenged don't need charity, but a chance to prove themselves," is the most inspiring message given by a highly successful physically handicapped person on the International Day of the Disabled people which has just been observed across the world...
- Stay Of 4 Pok ‘Pm’ Relatives Extended (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 06, 2005)
Three civilians from Mendhar and Poonch, who had crossed over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on November 21 from this point in Poonch district, returned today after completing 15 days stay in PoK while four others stayed back as their stay was extende
- Two Militants Killed, Army Major Injured (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 06, 2005)
Two militants were killed in separate encounters at north Kashmir Handwara and Bijbehara in south Kashmir today, while as militants opened fire during search operations in a village near Baba Reshi, killing a civilian and injuring an Army Major.
- Looking Beyond Hindutva (Hindu, Jyotirmaya Sharma, Dec 06, 2005)
A probing look beyond Hindutva to get to the heart of Gujarat
- It Takes Two To Hold Back (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Dec 06, 2005)
This long essay — it has already appeared in three parts, this is the fourth — is about the latest incursion of the military in Pakistan’s political affairs. It started out with the assertion, which immediately drew disagreement from several readers,
- Abdullah Will Take Musharraf’S Peace Message To India (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Dec 06, 2005)
For the first time in 50 years, a Saudi king will visit India next month, but not without bringing with him a message of peace from Pakistan’s President Gen Pervez Musharraf and from Kashmir’s Hurriyat Conference, informed sources said on Monday.
- Al-Qaeda Suffers Another Dent (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 06, 2005)
President Musharraf has said that Egyptian Hamza Rabia, head of operations for Al-Qaeda network is dead. ‘This is 500 per cent confirmed’, he told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) in an interview in Kuwait on Sunday. Rabia was reportedly killed . . .
- India Is Not Flexible: Omar Abdullah (News International, Mariana Baabar, Dec 06, 2005)
In what is construed as a conciliatory note, Omar Abdullah, President National Conference in occupied Kashmir and son of former chief minister Farooq Abdullah said on Monday that his views on Pakistan had changed and he was cautiously optimistic . . .
- Oic: Challenges Ahead (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, Dec 06, 2005)
could be a significant date in the political calendar of Islamic countries as 57 leaders of member-states of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) would be converging on the holy city of Makkah to review the situation of the Muslim world, . . .
- Message To Hm (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Dec 06, 2005)
One hopes that at least the European Union's decision to impose ban persuades Hizbul Mujahideen to mend its ways. The powerful EU has added the HM to its list of terrorist organisations.
- Abdullahs Back Musharraf’S Self-Rule Proposal (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Dec 06, 2005)
The opposition in the National Conference in held Jammu and Kashmir on Monday Praised President General Pervez Musharraf’s proposal for self rule.
- It’S In Our Ability (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Dec 06, 2005)
The usual noises were made on December 3, World Disability Day. But any positive ‘feelings’ — never singlehandedly quite enough for any ‘policy action’ — connected with the promise made in the Disability Act of 1995 was lost in one particularly . . .
- Abdullah Asks Centre To Clarify On Self-Rule (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 06, 2005)
Dr Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister, today urged the Centre to clarify its stand on the proposal of the Pakistan President, Gen Pervez Musharraf, for “self-rule” in Kashmir.
- Omar Wants To Discuss Autonomy With Pervez (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 06, 2005)
The National Conference President, Mr Omar Abdullah, today said its 50-year-old demand for internal autonomy in Jammu and Kashmir was the only possible solution to Kashmir problem.
- Wb Approves Over $27m For Ajk (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 06, 2005)
The World Bank (WB) has approved a $27.153 million project to assist Azad Jammu and Kashmir government to restore vital economic and social infrastructure damaged or destroyed by the October-8 earthquake. The AJK-Community Infrastructure and . . .
- Sinister Stockpiles (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Dec 06, 2005)
It has been known for quite some time that terrorist organisations like the Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) have used the devastation caused by the earthquake on October 8, 2005, to escalate infiltration . . .
- India, Pakistan Trying To Reconcile Geelani And Mirwaiz? (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Dec 06, 2005)
Rival Hurriyat Conference leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq are travelling to Saudi Arabia this week in an alleged attempt by the Indian and Pakistani governments to bring about a reconciliation between the two.
- Indo-Pak Peace Debates End (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Debating Society of Pakistan’s three-day India-Pakistan peace debates concluded at Government College University (GCU) on Sunday. The society had arranged three debates and three seminars as a peace gesture following similar debates in New Delhi . . .
- Policeman Killed, 11 Wounded In Kashmir Violence (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
An Indian policeman and four militants were killed on Sunday in grenade attacks and gun battles that also left 16 people wounded in revolt-hit Kashmir, the police said.
- Vote For Reform (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Dec 05, 2005)
The results of the NSSO survey on household assets and liabilities in India should conclusively end the fierce academic debate on the impact of economic reforms.
- Part Of A Game Plan: Bhim Singh (Hindu, Luv Puri , Dec 05, 2005)
Foreign forces out to destabilise United Progressive Alliance Government
- J&k: Four Militants, One Policeman Killed (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
A self-styled divisional commander of LET outfit and a policeman were among five persons killed and 15 others wounded as militants carried out grenade attacks on security pickets and patrols in Jammu and Kashmir, a police spokesman said here today.
- Latest In Leh (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Dec 05, 2005)
In a major development Mr Thupstan Chhewang, Member of the Lok Sabha from the Ladakh region, has assumed charge as President of the ad hoc committee of the Ladakh Union Territory Front (LUTF).
- The Architect Of An Idea Called Naya Kashmir (Greater Kashmir, Sheikh Ghulam Rasool, Dec 05, 2005)
Today we remember a man who shaped the modern history of state and influenced Kashmiris for more than four decades.
- Sheikh Abdullah - Naik Or Khalnaik? (Greater Kashmir, Z. G. Muhammad, Dec 05, 2005)
Revered as a hero, abhorred as a villain what will history remember him as, Z. G. Muhammad profiles Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah
- Mirwaiz To Meet Musharraf In Makkah On Dec 7 (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is likely to meet Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on the sidelines of an extraordinary summit of Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) at the Holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia on December
- Shameful (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Dec 05, 2005)
The government employees have ignored government instructions to donate one-day salary for the victims of Oct 8 quake that hit parts of north Kashmir.
- A Year Of Precarious Peace (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Dec 05, 2005)
Since the beginning of this year, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Pervez Musharraf have met twice — once in New Delhi and then again in New York. Two rounds of the composite dialogue process are over.
- Hurriyat Keen To Discuss Options (Tribune, M.L. Kak, Dec 05, 2005)
Notwithstanding their support to the idea of self rule, to be preceded by demilitarisation, for resolving the Kashmir issue, leaders of All-Party Hurriyat Conference wish to make it clear that the “idea is not our baby.”
- Trs Chief Claims Pawar, Prasad In Favour Of Separate Telangana (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief and Union Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao today claimed that NCP chief Sharad Pawar and RJD president Lalu Prasad strongly support his separate Telangana cause.
- Haj Pilgrims To Pray For Peace In Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
"Hum Hindustan aur Pakistan may dosti aur Kashmir may aman key liye Mecca aur Madina may dua karangay (we will pray for friendship between India and Pakistan and peace in Kashmir valley in the holy cities of Mecca and Madina)" said the Haj pilgrims who bo
- Kashmiris Protest Power Disruption (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Braving chilling cold waves, people took to streets in most of the towns in north Kashmir continuously on Saturday against the deteriorating power situation.
- Restructuring Of Oic Imperative: Musharraf (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Restructuring of the Organisation of Islamic Conference and adoption of a new charter was imperative for making the body an effective voice of the Islamic world and play its due role in the comity of nations, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf today said
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