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Articles 19821 through 19920 of 53943:
- 1000 Micro Hydel Electric Projects For J&k: Baig (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Deputy Chief Minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig today said that an action plan has been finalised for the construction of 1000 Micro Hydel Electric Projects by the Army in the State under Rs 24,000 crore Prime Minister’s Reconstruction Plan.
- Kashmir Talks Incomplete Without Us In Frontline: Hizb (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Apparently peeved with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for not including them in the Kashmir dialogue, the pro-Pakistan Hizbul Mujahideen has said the process would not be complete until they were in the "frontline" of the talks.
- Cancer Of Corruption (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
The haul of illicitly amassed wealth worth tens of crores of rupees from the residences of a Deputy Superintendent of Police and four inspectors of police in Bangalore by the Lokayukta police once again goes to show how steeped in corruption . . .
- India’S Claim On Gilgit, Baltistan Rebutted (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Mar 16, 2006)
Pakistan Foreign Office on Wednesday rebutted a statement made by the Spokesperson of Indian Ministry of External Affairs claiming that Gilgit-Baltistan “is an integral part of India”.
- Kashmir Militants Seek Inclusion In Peace Talks (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen commander Misbah-ud-Din Ghazi said the freedom struggle in held Kashmir would not end until India and Pakistan included the militants in peace talks, a news agency reported on Wednesday.
- Us, Uk Can Play Pivotal Role In Kashmir Solution: Mushahid (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
PML Secretary General Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed said on Wednesday the US and the international community had to play a pivotal role in promoting a peaceful solution of the Kashmir issue.
- Nameless Names (Deccan Herald, H N ANANDA, Mar 16, 2006)
The name says it all. No ambiguities. Vegetarians, please keep off. Chicken biryaani and mutton pulav ready. Similarly, you know what to expect at the 'SRI GANESHA PRASANNA UDUPI MEALS AND TIFFIN Hotel'.
- Rebels Quit Hijacked Train, Cops Clap (Telegraph, SALMAN RAVI, Mar 16, 2006)
Engaging armed Maoists at night would have been foolhardy, Jharkhand police said today, seeking to justify their inaction on Monday night when a passenger train was held hostage for 10 long hours.
- How To Swing The Deal (Telegraph, M.R. Venkatesh, Mar 16, 2006)
The dramatic exit of Vaiko from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led alliance in Tamil Nadu has created possibilities for an unpredictable swing to occur.
- The Importance Of Information Standards (Business Line, A. Vasudevan, Mar 16, 2006)
A mass of statistical data does not mean information standards, which involve classifications and codes, statistical units, extent of coverage, methods of measurement of economic phenomena, and the logic of inclusion or omission of certain items.
- The Pitch Has Changed And It Is Time To Reset The Target (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 16, 2006)
In international relations there are no permanent friends or foes but only permanent interests. During the Cold War, the US and Britain were completely tilted towards Pakistan, which they wanted to exploit for keeping a check on the USSR.
- Crowding In Or Crowding Out? (The Economic Times, Alok Sheel, Mar 16, 2006)
At about 10% of the GDP, the combined fiscal deficit of the central and state governments taken together is over three times the prudential EU Maastricht Treaty norm of 3%.
- Is Aviation Safety Taking A Back Seat? (Business Line, A. Ranganathan, Mar 16, 2006)
With more outfits taking to the skies and existing airlines expanding operations, there is going to be a serious problem of infrastructure at airports. This can affect flight safety seriously. Unfortunately, little attention is being paid to this . . .
- Canada To Review Nuclear Deal With India (Hindu, Muralidhar Reddy, Mar 16, 2006)
Countries building nuclear reactors must sign NPT: Premier
Talks focus on free trade deal between Canada, Pakistan
No discussion on Indo-U.S. civilian nuke deal
- China's 'Schindler' (International Herald Tribune, Howard W. French, Mar 16, 2006)
Nanjing, China: From the outside it does not look like much: the shell of a two-story brick building with scaffolding running up its sides and, on this drizzly winter day, a pair of construction workers kicking around in a courtyard littered with building
- Pakistan Rejects Indian Claim Over Gilgit-Baltistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Pakistan on Wednesday rejected India’s claim that Gilgit-Baltistan area in the Northern Areas is an integral part of India.
- Extremism Of The Mosque (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Mar 16, 2006)
Speaking to a delegation of traders, politicians, exporters and lawyers in Faisalabad on Tuesday, President Pervez Musharraf said that “some khateebs were creating disharmony among the people for their vested interests”. Since government agencies . . .
- Himalaya Car Rally Sets Off (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Federal Tourism Minister Ghazi Ghulab Jamal on Wednesday inaugurated the Himalaya car rally consisting of 18 vintage cars from 1936 to 1970.
- Welcome Change In Tone (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 16, 2006)
There is a distinct change in the tone in Kabul, and for the better. Even though they still want Pakistan “to do more”, the sentiments expressed by President Hamid Karzai and his Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah do not seem couched in hostility.
- The Storming Of Jericho (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Israeli raid on Jericho’s prison will go down in the torturous history of the Middle East as another throbbing wound inflicted by Tel Aviv. It was an atrocious move in many ways and its repercussions will be felt far and wide, while it bodes ill . . .
- Ticket Prices At Planetarium (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 16, 2006)
Considering that the number of people visiting the PIA planetarium in Karachi has dropped substantially over a period of time, the management has not taken a wise step by enhancing the entrance fee.
- Tata Steel Eyes 79% In Highveld Steel Of Sa (Business Line, Jayanta Mallick , Mar 16, 2006)
Due diligence is on for South Africa's $1.3-b market cap company
Hat in the ring
Tata Steel is likely to be pitted against Mittal Steel South Africa for Highveld.
Xstrata, a local company, too is keen to buy Highveld.
- Icg Urges World To Support Democracy In Pakistan (News International, Mariana Baabar, Mar 16, 2006)
The international community would be wise to use its massive reconstruction pledges to counter Jihadi influence, support Pakistan's democratic transition and promote regional peace.
- Effective Action By Afghan And Coalition Forces Urged (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Saying that a comprehensive approach is required to address the challenges of terrorism and criminal violence and insurgency in Afghanistan, Pakistan on Tuesday asserted “the failure to do so cannot be externalised.”.
- More Than The Salary (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
The record-breaking placement offer of $193,000 (about Rs 86 lakh) from Barclays Capital, London, for a graduate from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) at Bangalore, is renewed affirmation of the global recognition of Indian talent.
- Israel Plunges Me Into Turmoil (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 16, 2006)
ISRAELI forces backed by bulldozers and tanks attacked a prison in West Bank town of Jericho on Tuesday and captured a group of prisoners linked to the assassination of an Israeli Cabinet Minister. Furious Palestinians then rampaged in the West . . .
- Golden Harvest (Business Standard, Niraj Bhatt, Mar 16, 2006)
Core focus and capacity ramp-up lift capital goods P/Es to all-time highs
- Seminary Used As ‘Den By Terrorists’ Blown Up (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
A seminary abandoned a few years ago but now being allegedly used as a terrorist den was blown up by security forces here on Wednesday.
- Citizen’S Judge (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Zero tolerance for judicial corruption. That was the goal that the Chief Justice of India Y.K. Sabharwal set for the country at the conference of chief justices and chief ministers, held recently in New Delhi. If the country were to adopt . . .
- Pak-Canada Economics (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 16, 2006)
Present-day realpolitik grants central priority to binding economic ties, which in turn promote mutual interests and nurture political relations.
- Negative Fallout Of Bush’S Visit (Dawn, Ghayoor Ahmed, Mar 16, 2006)
THE government and the people of India are jubilant over the visit of the US President George W. Bush to New Delhi to seal a “new relationship” between the United States and India. India has certainly secured a stunning diplomatic success by . . .
- Saddam Takes The Stand And Lauds The Resistance (International Herald Tribune, Edward W. Said, Mar 16, 2006)
Saddam Hussein took the witness stand Wednesday for his first formal testimony in his trial, and delivered an incendiary political diatribe that urged Iraqis to cease the sectarian bloodshed and carry on the . . .
- U.S. Offers Sdf First 'Full-Time' Offshore Site (Japan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
The United States has proposed providing facilities on Guam for the Self-Defense Forces to keep troops and an aircraft squadron there on a "full-time" basis for training, a U.S. Defense Department official said Tuesday.
- Kumaraswamy Orders Suspension Of Police Officials (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Unaccounted wealth was found during a raid on the premises of five police officers
Lokayukta will be given more powers: Kumaraswamy
Sial welcomes raids
Action will be taken against police official Krishnappa: DGP
- India, Singapore To Review Ceca (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
India and Singapore will review the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, which was signed last year.
- Iran-India Pipeline Routes Being Studied: Govt (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
India, Pakistan and Iran are discussing three possible routes for the over $7 billion tri-nation gas pipeline.
- Mlas Walk-Out After Disrupting Proceedings (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
The Opposition National Conference (NC) supported by BJP, National Panthers Party (NPP) and MLA Bishnah, Ashwani Sharma disrupted the proceedings of State Assembly for 10 minutes this morning to protest against the non-presence of Ministers in the House.
- N-Deal: Battle Begins At Us Congress (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Mar 16, 2006)
One day before the legislation is introduced in the US Senate and the House of Representatives to implement the Indo-US civil nuclear agreement, two Congressmen have come out with diametrically opposed views on the merits of the deal.
- Nuclear Power And The Mirage Of Energy Security (Hindu, SUDHA NAMBUDIRI , Mar 16, 2006)
There is a perception that the deal with the U.S. will throw open access to nuclear technologies hitherto denied to India. It might well do that. But that alone is no reason to believe India can quickly add substantial nuclear power capacity and . . .
- Avoidable Strain (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Mar 16, 2006)
Only the naïve would be surprised by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s recent remark that he treated Jammu and Kashmir as a bilateral issue.
- Ahead Of Holi, Security Stepped Up In Varanasi (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
The district administration has beefed up security in the temple city and deployed additional forces around religious places and vital installations ahead of Holi celebrations on Wednesday, official sources said on Tuesday.
- Look To Helpline, Land In Jail (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Mar 16, 2006)
Those turning to the Government `helpline' in Mahbubnagar, Andhra Pradesh, learn the hard way what happens when the little farmer of the countryside runs into the large apparatus of the state.
- Crying Out For Water (Hindu, John Vidal, Mar 16, 2006)
largest metropolis, with more than 20 million people, is sinking. Mexico City is built on an ancient lake that has been drained of water, and now the underground aquifers are collapsing
- More Promises Rain On B'lore (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
The chief minister announced that his government would make known its stance on Bangalore City administration – whether to go in for the Greater Bangalore model or adopt some other approach – within a few days. A mass rapid transport system, . . .
- Tackling Bullies (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 16, 2006)
Many a veteran schoolmaster would chuckle at an international news agency describing as “unorthodox” the education authorities in the Malalysian state of Sabah turning to boxing to bring bullies to book.
- In Search Of Energy Security (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 16, 2006)
Close on the heels of a Memorandum of Understanding with Myanmar, India has signed an MoU with Mauritius to explore for hydrocarbons off the island nation's coast.
- Ec Orders Police Chief’S Transfer (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
The Election Commission on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to immediately transfer Chennai Police Commissioner R Nataraj for violating the model code of conduct by speaking out in praise of Chief Minister J Jayalalitha after the notification
- Who Wants To Be A Superpower? (Hindu, DHIRAJ NAYYAR, Mar 16, 2006)
India needs to be a super-empowerer of the less powerful, both countries and peoples, and not a superpower in the shade of an even bigger one.
- Russia To Sell Nuclear Fuel To India (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Russia has informed the United States that Moscow intends to supply nuclear fuel for India's Tarapur reactor, a State Department official said.
- Continue Resistance,saddam Tells Iraqis (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Saddam Hussein took the witness stand on Wednesday for his first formal testimony in his trial, delivering a rambling political diatribe urging Iraqis to continue their resistance to the American occupation.
- New Phase In Indo-Us Ties (Daily Excelsior, Sarvadaman, Mar 16, 2006)
After many decades, Indian leaders have learnt to walk with the most powerful leader (Mr Bush) of the world. So far India's Pak-centric policy had not only made India waste her time but also look small.
- Nepal King Ignores Stir As Public Woes Mount (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
People’s woes started mounting as the indefinite blockade of Kathmandu valley and key cities reached its second day with passengers left stranded, farmers unable to send their produce to markets and the sick prevented from reaching hospitals
- Ethnicity Versus Theocracy (AL-Ahram, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
Unrest among ethnic Arabs in Ahvaz (better know among Arabs as Ahwaz most of whom decline to use the Farsi Ahvaz), the capital of the oil-rich Khozestan province bordering southern Iraq, presents Iran with its most serious domestic security threat . . . .
- Iran? Hardly Israel's Problem Alone (Jerusalem Post, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 16, 2006)
As the world ponders what to do about Iran's nuclear ambitions some talking heads claim they have found the perfect solution.
- Kashmir Self-Rule Plan Making Headway (News International, Mariana Baabar, Mar 15, 2006)
Picking up on the prospects of self-governance for Kashmir, a proposal floated by Pakistan, is fast catching up with the leadership of Kashmir.
- Opportunities Shrinking: Omar (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Seizing the fleeting opportunities, New Delhi should act quickly to involve Islamabad in a meaningful dialogue on Kashmir as people of Pakistan had a great hope from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, National Conference President Omar Abdullah said on . . .
- When Will B’Lore Be Shanghaied? (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Green signal for maglev trains
- "Judges Don't Protect Other Judges" (Hindu, Mukund Padmanabhan, Mar 15, 2006)
Sir Igor Judge, President of the Queen's Bench Division, England and Wales, on judicial accountability, independence, and efficiency.
- Plea Bargaining A Good Reform (Deccan Herald, Gautamaditya Sridhara and Mala Sridhara , Mar 15, 2006)
Plea bargaining would help punish the guilty and fulfill the objectives of criminal law
- Musharraf Versus Karzai (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Mar 15, 2006)
Some analysts feel that Americans have weighed Musharraf and found him wanting
- Military Diplomacy (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 15, 2006)
The Indian Air Force (IAF) for the first time will participate in military diplomacy with China as its ‘Surya Kiran’ and ‘Sarang‘ aerobatic teams plan to visit that country for a public performance.
- Tarapur To Get Russian N-Fuel (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Barely had US President George W Bush returned home after clinching the civil nuclear energy cooperation deal with Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on March 2, when Moscow made the move to notify the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) on its intent to . . .
- Commute To Another World (Deccan Herald, Barbara Demick, Mar 15, 2006)
It takes barely an hour to drive from downtown Seoul to the other side of the demilitarised zone, but the culture shock is such that you might as well be commuting to the moon......
- India, Singapore Will Revisit Economic Pact (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
India and Singapore will review the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) on March 31 to identify areas where the two countries can improve bilateral trade and investment flows.
- Trade Board Moots Steps To Up Exports (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
The high-powered Board of Trade on Tuesday suggested several export promotion measures to be incorporated in the Foreign Trade Policy scheduled to be unveiled on March 30.
- Curbs On Seconds Push Up Excise Revenue (Deccan Herald, Bala Chauhan, Mar 15, 2006)
The State Excise budget revenue estimate for the year 2005-06 is Rs 3,025 crore. The amount realised up to February end is Rs 2,868 crore.
- Fears Over N-Deal Misplaced: Pm (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday refuted the charge by the Left allies and the Opposition that India was compromising its national interests while forging new ties with the United States, and said the country had to take advantage of . . .
- Death Of A Mass Murderer (Dawn, Maqbool Ahmad Bhatty, Mar 15, 2006)
THE death of Slobodan Milosevic, in his cell at the Hague, where he was undergoing a trial at an International Criminal Court since 2001, for crimes against humanity, including genocide, has left incomplete a process that would have delivered the . . .
- Yatra To Change Course Of National Politics: Advani (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
The BJP parliamentary party on Tuesday endorsed the controversial ‘national integration yatra’ of Leader of Opposition L K Advani, who declared that “it would change the course of national politics”.
- `Delhi Budget Allocations For Rural Areas Inadequate' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Sajjan Kumar welcomes decision to reduce VAT on cooking gas and , electrical goods
Allocation to Rural Development Board be hiked to Rs. 200 crores'
`Hike old age pension to Rs. 500 p.m.'
- Overcoming The Energy Squeeze (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 15, 2006)
The visit to Islamabad of the US Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman to discuss how his country can help Pakistan meet its energy needs has made one thing clear: that Washington is not going to supply any nuclear technology for civilian use. It has also . . .
- Significant Steps (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 15, 2006)
Mr Kalam’s visit to Myanmar is historic...
- Dry And Dreary (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Roderick Buchanan's History Painting churns out nothing but a monotonous parade of youthful faces
- Mystical Experience (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Spiritual experience is a one-to-one communion with God and hence even the great sages who were fortunate to have this experience did not generally speak about it.
- Cairn Plans Ipo Of Indian Unit (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2006)
Issue before oil production commences
- Nuclear Energy, Space Top On Agenda Of Fradkov Visit (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Mar 15, 2006)
Two-day trip will put greater focus on bilateral economic agenda
India hopes to secure guarantees of wider access to hydrocarbon market
Deal likely on India's participation in Glonass global space communication system
- India And Nuclear Proliferation Issues (Hindu, R. Ramachandran, Mar 15, 2006)
Is a report by a Washington-based think tank a desperate attempt by the U.S. strategic community to torpedo the nuclear agreement with India?
- One Nuclear Deal, Two Narratives (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Mar 15, 2006)
That the Western media have savaged the Bush visit and the nuclear deal shows India acted in its national interest. Yet looked at another way, India is befriending a world leader seen to pursue an agenda against Muslim countries.
- Dialogue Needed On Taxing Lpg (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 15, 2006)
Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, in his budget speech, announced the Government's intention to amend the Central Sales Tax (CST) Act 1956, bringing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) under the list of `declared goods', so that States do not . . .
- Russian N-Fuel For Tarapur (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Mar 15, 2006)
Russia has acceded to India’s request and agreed to supply a limited amount of uranium fuel for Tarapur nuclear power plant, the Ministry of External Affairs said today.
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