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Articles 8121 through 8220 of 12677:
- Worsening Law & Order (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Nov 29, 2005)
Dacoits murdered two people including a retired Superintendent of Police (SP) and shot at and wounded two others in two separate incidents in Rawalpindi on Sunday. And two drug traffickers stabbed an Imam to death in Uch Sharif after he delivered Friday..
- ‘M’Rashtra Releasing Water At Whim’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 29, 2005)
The Government of Karnataka has informed the Centre of the “indiscriminate release” without notice of water by Maharashtra from its reservoirs, causing floods in the villages on the banks of the Krishna and Bhima rivers.
- ‘Sovereignty Traded In Iraq Oil Scam’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 29, 2005)
Leader of the Opposition L K Advani on Tuesday said the Volcker report showed that the oil-for-food scam involved not merely corruption by Indian officials but also a willingness to “trade the country’s sovereignty and decision-making independence”.
- Us Bangla Mission Gets Qaeda Threat (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 29, 2005)
A man claiming to be an al-Qaeda member faxed a messege threatening to blow up British, US and other Western missions in Bangladesh, prompting authorities to beef up security in the government secretariat and diplomatic areas, police said on Monday.
- Political Decision? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 29, 2005)
It’s strange that the State govt is trying to revive NGEF
- Pre-Primary Schools To Be Leashed (Deccan Herald, Vijesh Kamath, Nov 29, 2005)
The State government is planning to regulate admissions, fee structure and monitor quality in pre-primary schools such as nurseries, play homes and kindergartens from the next academic year.
- Left Front Objects To Order Of Election Commission (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 29, 2005)
The ruling Left Front has reservations against the Election Commission order to delete from the electoral rolls the names of those against whom non-bailable warrants were pending for over six months.
- Supreme Court To Examine Quota For Dalit Christians (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 29, 2005)
Seeks report on progress of Justice Ranganath Misra Commission, which is studying the issue
Reservation only the basis of social status, untouchability, says Gopal Subramaniam
1950 Order violates right to equality, says Prashant Bhushan
- Dalit Christians Issue (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 29, 2005)
The Supreme Court has said that it will examine the issue of granting Scheduled Caste status to Dalit Christians after getting detailed information
- Doing Away With Jirga System (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 29, 2005)
The three-day conference on honour killings organized by the British Council has called for the elimination of the parallel system of justice in Pakistan which, to a great extent, is responsible for ordering honour killings. This is not a new demand.
- An Institutional Graveyard (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Nov 29, 2005)
There is good news from Islamabad. Some 80 potential donors met in the city and pledged over $6 billion to help the country recover from the ravages of the earthquake of October 8.
- Temple Of Modern India (The Week, Ajay Uprety, Nov 29, 2005)
The Ganga is many things to many people. It is, in Jawaharlal Nehru’s words, the "symbol of India’s age-old civilisation". In the Hindu ethos, it is more than a river—a goddess. The river, brought down from heaven by King Bhagiratha, fell into Shiva’s ...
- Police For Holding Trial Of Tamil Separatists In Bangalore Prison (Hindu, K.V. Subramanya , Nov 29, 2005)
`It is risky to bring the accused, who have links with LTTE, to a court in city'
- Volcker Debate: Opp Offensive Fizzles Out (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 29, 2005)
The government put up a strong defence in the Lok Sabha today of its handling of the oil-for-food payoffs controversy, saying the Opposition-sponsored adjournment motion had no justification, given the steps it had taken to look into the issue.
- Sc Status For Dalit Christians To Be Examined (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 29, 2005)
The Centre today told the Supreme Court that several aspects, including whether Dalits who had converted to Christianity suffered social inequalities like untouchability even after their conversion, have to be looked into before deciding to extend . . .
- Bring Back The Raj (Daily Times, Syed Mansoor Hussain, Nov 28, 2005)
Under the present quasi-military government it seems that we have the worst of both worlds.
- Stop Vandalism In The Name Of Sanctity Of Quran! (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Nov 28, 2005)
The Punjab chief minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, has visited Sangla Hill to see the evidence of the vandalism committed against churches there and ordered a high-level judicial inquiry to get at the root of what really transpired on November 12 after an
- Living In Terror (Daily Excelsior, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 28, 2005)
Corruption does not kill anybody but rather speaking up against it certainly costs dear.
- Caste Panchayats (Daily Excelsior, Abha Chauhan, Nov 28, 2005)
It was reported in the media a few days back that the divorced parents of a little girl in a village of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) refused to accept the girl.
- Too Much Psephology (Indian Express, Shailaja Bajpai, Nov 28, 2005)
It’s vote-counting day in Bihar and where’s Laloo Prasad Yadav?
- Insurgent Groups Have Responded To Talks’ Call: Talabani (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 28, 2005)
Iraq President Jalal Talabani today said that insurgent groups have responded to his call for talks and have contacted his office.
- Militants Threaten Bangladesh Judges (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Nov 28, 2005)
Jab Hamara Naya Ghar Ban Jayega...Kya Aap Hamare Ghar Aayenge? (Will you come to our house when we reconstruct it?)," asked 5-year-old quake survivor, Simran, to President A P J Abdul Kalam during his visit to Uri today.
- President Rajapakse's Quest For Peace (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Nov 28, 2005)
The President's ability to deliver on a new peace process will largely depend on how he handles the two political extremes: the southern hardliners and the LTTE.
- Education Debate-I (Statesman, MADAN BHATIA, Nov 28, 2005)
The sharp reaction by political parties against the judgment of the Supreme Court in Inamdar’s case relating to reservation of seats by the states in private professional educational institutions, the mode of admission of students and their fee structures
- One Down, Six More To Go (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Nov 28, 2005)
In the last six months, I have written consistently about the Third Front. My writings were based on the assumption that both the Congress and the BJP would weaken which would result in realignment of political forces.
- India Becomes A Global Hub For Clinical Drug Trials (Times of India, A SRINIVAS, Nov 28, 2005)
It is alarming that the government has decided to promote India as a hub for clinical trials.
- Hopes Anew (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 28, 2005)
The High Court judgement on Arkavathi Layout has vindicated the BDA’s actions
- Ban On Smoking Scenes To Be Enforced From January (Hindu, Ramya Kannan , Nov 28, 2005)
Violators to be prosecuted under the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products Rules, 2005
- Militants Responding To Call For Talks: Talabani (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 28, 2005)
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani on Sunday said that militant groups have responded to his call for talks and have contacted his office.
- Uti Needs Radical Makeover (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 28, 2005)
UTI continues to hold the top position in terms of assets under management. But, there is little room for cheer when its evaluation in crucial areas such as fund management, marketing practices and quality of customer support is done.
- Democratic Snub (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Nov 28, 2005)
If there were any doubts in people’s minds that democracy in India was still in its early stages, they must have vanished after the verdict of the Bihar assembly polls.
- Cong Rejuvenates In Chandigarh (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Nov 28, 2005)
Manmohan Singh has marched on with his pro-US tilt as if the comrades don't matter or exist, says Kalyani Shankar
- Jaundiced History (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Nov 28, 2005)
In an ideal situation, the state should not get involved with the writing of textbooks, especially those dealing with history. But the situation that prevails in India is far from ideal - although we claim to be an open, democratic society,
- Monica To Be Produced In Court On Dec 5 (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 27, 2005)
A fresh production warrant was issued by a local court against underworld don Abu Salem's girlfriend Monica Bedi for appearance in a fake passport case on December five, as she could not be brought from Hyderabad jail on Saturday.
- Iraq Nears Its Second Tipping Point (Daily Times, Ahmad Faruqui, Nov 27, 2005)
Another major reason for the American defeat in Vietnam was that the war was fought without a clearly defined objective. Interviews revealed that 70 percent of the senior American officers in the field did not know the war’s objective.
- Lee And Leadership (Hindustan Times, Karan Thapar, Nov 27, 2005)
I hadn't expected him to be so tall. Or to stand so erect.
- Entire Nation Is With You: Kalam Tells Quake Survivors (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 27, 2005)
"When god is with you.... Who can be against," President A P J Abdul Kalam told the quake survivors of Tangdhar area and assured them that the entire nation is with them in this hour of crisis.
- The Road To Hell (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 27, 2005)
Increasing vehicle population and poor traffic-engineering have made Indian roads more dangerous than any conflict zone. Despite alarming number of deaths, road disaster management and safety issues are not being addressed by policy makers, . . .
- Lessons In Bihar, For Vanquished And Victors (Indian Express, SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI , Nov 27, 2005)
Despots don’t learn the ways of democracy easily. Laloo Prasad Yadav, whose party’s 15-year misrule turned Bihar into a byword for backwardness and lawlessness,
- We Are Not Treading On Legislature, Executive: Cji (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 27, 2005)
``In the very nature of our duties, someone is bound to be displeased but it is unavoidable'' "It is the constitutional duty of the Supreme Court to keep the executive and the legislature within the limits provided by the Constitution."
- Rejina's Details Missing From School (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 27, 2005)
Application for admission produced before the court to ascertain her age
Petitions posted for January 18 in view of stay order
Police officer accused of threatening petitioner
AIDWA demands Kunhalikutty's resignation
- Corruption Spreading Its Tentacles (Dawn, Kunwar Idris, Nov 27, 2005)
No country is completely free of corruption. Generally speaking, the poorer a country the more corrupt it is. A political system which is unrepresentative and unaccountable makes it worse. Regrettably, Pakistan suffers from this double whammy.
- Nitish Drops Scam-Tainted Minister (Tribune, Ambarish Dutta, Nov 26, 2005)
Even before the new NDA government in Bihar could settle down properly, the pitfalls of “turncoat politics” cost it dear on the very first day.
- Cane Turns Sweeter (Tribune, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 26, 2005)
The Haryana Government has raised the support price for early varieties of sugarcane by Rs 18 a quintal to Rs 135.
- Political Turnaround In Bihar (Dawn, Kuldip Nayar, Nov 26, 2005)
The post-election scenario in Bihar is not bright because of two things: too much visibility for the BJP and former chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav’s non-reconciliation to his defeat.
- Tragedy Of Lalu Yadav (Tribune, G.S. Bhargava, Nov 26, 2005)
The recent rejection by the electors of Bihar of the Rastriya Janata Dal (RJD), as Mr Lalu Yadav’s fiefdom is called, is the culmination of a political tragedy that began in 1996.
- Byte In The Tale (Business Line, M. S. Parthasarathy, Nov 26, 2005)
. S. Parthasarathy discusses a UK case on a tussle between the taxman's claim and electronic fund transfer
- No Piecemeal Appointment Of Judges, Court Tells Centre (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Nov 26, 2005)
"After the collegium cleared 17 names, it is not possible to have selective forwarding"
Only one notification for appointment, says court
Recommendations pending for three months
Time frame for appointment not adhered to
- Benefit From The Fringes (Indian Express, SATYA PRAKASH, Nov 26, 2005)
There have been reports of the government agreeing to take a second look at Fringe Benefit Tax norms in the budget exercise. FBT was contentious from the day it was introduced, so it is welcome news that the government is willing to consider . . .
- Blood Is Thicker Than Water (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Nov 26, 2005)
The best way of overcoming a sworn enemy is to be the first to donate one’s blood to him when he is stricken.
- It’S Action Replay In Bihar (Indian Express, Saeed Naqvi, Nov 26, 2005)
As in the old movies, pirates rummage through everything until they find a crumpled map to the treasure. They put their heads back and guffaw.
- Fight But Make It A Just War (Indian Express, JAITHIRTH RAO , Nov 26, 2005)
I have been a supporter of US intervention in Iraq and I have had good things to say about the leadership of Bush and Blair. I don’t intend to un-say any of my earlier statements, but paradoxically I must point out that I am happy about the emergence. . .
- Musharraf’S Staying Power (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Nov 26, 2005)
It’s difficult for the Opposition in Pakistan to prevent Musharraf from returning to power in 2007.
- No Bargains Break That Are Not This Day Made (Business Line, D. Murali , Nov 26, 2005)
Mark Twain assures, "Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day, like a football, and it will be round and full at evening."
- Limits Of Implementation (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam , Nov 26, 2005)
T. C. A. Ramanujam on the CBDT's instructions on monetary limits for filing of appeals
- Assessee In Arrears — No Attachment Without Possession (Business Line, H. P. Ranina, Nov 26, 2005)
The tax authorities have been vested with powers to attach property when tax is in arrears. However, what can be attached is only property that belongs to an assessee in default. An interesting question arises where property is transferred for full . . .
- ‘The Last Such Sacrifice’ (Indian Express, R.K.Datta, Nov 26, 2005)
Letters continue to come in to The Indian Express, condemning Manjunath’s murder, commiserating with his bereaved family, and calling for justice
- Judges’ Appointments: Sc Pulls Up Centre (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
The Supreme Court today pulled up the Centre for not yet announcing all 17 names which had been cleared by the apex court collegium for appointment as Judges of the Madras High Court.
- Salem’S Lawyers Claim He Was Tortured In Lock-Up (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
Abu Salem’s lawyers moved the special TADA court today claiming that he was tortured while in the custody of the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) at the Bhoiwada lock-up yesterday night. The ATS got Salem’s custody the day before in connection with the murder..
- Govt Can’T Stop Judges’ Selection: Sc (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
The Supreme Court today made it clear to the government that it would not like holding back the appointment of judges in the Madras High Court despite recommendations made by the apex court collegium even as allegations were made by counsel for bar . . .
- Rs. 30-Crore Regulator Planned At The Mouth Of Kolleru Lake (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
Forest and Environment Secretary submits report to Ministers
Government to seek Rs. 600-crore loan from external agencies
There is a possibility of bringing 45,000 acres under cultivation
Strict implementation of GO No. 120 sought
- A Word For Volunteers- Ii (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
Dr. Nazir Ahmad Gilkar sums up the orientation-cum refresher course for NSS programme officers held in the University of Kashmir
- Classes, Nations And Literatures - Iv (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Nov 26, 2005)
this work of Aijaz Ahmad evokes responses ranging from a complete dismissal of some of the underlying presuppositions to a thorough appreciation of the nuanced, well worked structure of some arguments, Javed Iqbal Bhat comments
- Scared Of Uniform (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
Notwithstanding the massive PR (Public Relations) exercise undertaken by police officials and hired columnists to paint a rosy picture of an otherwise brutal force last month, the police yet again displayed their ruthlessness and arrogance
- Crisis Of System (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Nov 26, 2005)
That the outcome of Bihar elections will be known by the time you get to read this-that is unless Bihari politicians, aided and abetted by the man for all seasons, Governor Buta Singh do not have another trick or two up their sleeves.
- 'Salem Beaten Up’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
Lawyers defending extradited gang leader Abu Salem on Friday moved a designated TADA court alleging that he was beaten up at Bhoiwada lock-up during interrogation and demanded that his statement should be recorded by the court.
- General Polls Can Come Anytime (Daily Excelsior, Arun Nehru, Nov 26, 2005)
I have written consistently in the past six months on the Third Front and this was clearly based on the assumption that both the Congress and the BJP would weaken and result in realignment of political forces.
- No Respite In Gilgit (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
Since we last commented in these columns on the situation in Gilgit, which is part of the State under Pakistan's illegal occupation, there have been a series of developments.
- Provisional Allottees Will Get Their Due (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
The formation of Arkavathi layout and site allotment will be completed within six months. Sites will be allotted to the same persons whose names figured in the earlier provisional list.
- 'Ease Govt Control For India’S Growth’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
President A P J Abdul Kalam on Friday said complex governmental procedures and policies have “stunted” performance in several areas and suggested their “reformulation” in legislature, executive and judiciary.
- Arkavathy Land Acquisition Upheld (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
Single judge's remarks against former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna expunged
- In Praise Of Inzamam-Ul-Haq (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 26, 2005)
Inzamam-ul-Haq is a one-off — one of modern cricket's greats for all his seeming lack of athleticism.
- Nitish Drops One From His Ministry (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
In keeping with his image of Mr Clean, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar dropped ‘tainted’ Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi within 10 hours of his swearing in.
- Conspiring To Silence Unconventional Voices (Hindu, N. Ravi, Nov 26, 2005)
Intolerant, violent groups could pose as much of a threat to free speech as state action, and the silence of democratic opinion and the unwillingness of the state to provide protection to dissenters only serve to silence unconventional voices.
- Abu Salem’S Chicago Firm, Us Bank Accounts Under Cbi Scan (Indian Express, Ritu Sarin, Nov 26, 2005)
Ariyan International Private Limited, a firm registered by Abu Salem in Chicago in 1998, has emerged as his flagship enterprise. A majority of real-estate properties he purchased in the US and bank accounts he opened there and in the UAE
- Stainless Nitish Removes Taint From Cabinet, Drops Manjhi (Pioneer, Amarnath Tewary, Nov 26, 2005)
When Nitish Kumar was taking oath at Patna's Gandhi Maidan on Wednesday, the talking point was his team's spotless character, that is, until the name of Jitan Ram Manjhi cropped up.
- Hc Revives Arkavathi Dream (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
The Bangalore Development Authority’s ambitious Arkavathi layout project on Friday received a green signal with the Karnataka High Court declaring that the BDA is “empowered to take up developmental schemes in Bangalore Metropolitan Area”.
- Sri Lanka Says To Amend Truce To Halt "Terrorism" (Reuters, Peter Apps, Nov 26, 2005)
New Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse said on Friday he would amend a ceasefire with rebels to halt "terrorist acts", saying he did not believe minority Tamils should have their own separate homeland.
- Why Deny Education To The Have-Nots? (Hindu, V.R. Krishna Iyer, Nov 26, 2005)
The prospects are grim and the portent is a national education policy promotive of colonisation.
- Truce With Tigers To Be Reworked (Indian Express, Peter Apps, Nov 26, 2005)
Sri Lanka’s new president, Mahinda Rajapakse, said on Friday that he would amend a ceasefire with rebels to halt “terrorist acts”, saying he did not believe minority Tamils should have their own separate homeland.
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