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Articles 1121 through 1220 of 5238:
- Another Kapurthala Youth Killed In Manila (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
A youth from Kapurthala city was murdered in Manila on Thursday. Around 100 Punjabis have already been killed in the Philippines in the past five years, 70 of whom belonged to the Doaba region.
- Cci At Last (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 08, 2006)
The government's long overdue decision on Thursday to revive the Council of Common Interests (CCI) is welcome.
- Benazir-Nawaz Alliance Keeps Up The Tempo (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 07, 2006)
Pakistan's opposition leaders-in-exile, Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif, have managed to keep up the tempo that their initial pact in May injected into the country's political scene.
- Canada Confirms Babbar Khalsa Militant's Expulsion (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Canada has confirmed the deportation to India of suspected Babbar Khalsa terrorist Bachan Singh Sogi, accused of plotting to assassinate former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, his son Sukhbir and former state DGP KPS Gill.
- Disowning The Shadow (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Jul 07, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi is ill-advisedly trying to distance the Congress from unpopular Government . . .
- Complaint Against Igs Saini, Reddy Baseless: Vb (Tribune, Ajay Banerjee, Jul 07, 2006)
A complaint against two IGs of the Punjab Police — Mr Sumedh Singh Saini and Mr C.S.R. Reddy — has been found to be "baseless" by the state Vigilance Bureau. In the complaint lodged by the Chandigarh-based Lawyers for Human . . .
- A Web Of Confusion (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 07, 2006)
Confusion with regard to President Pervez Musharraf’s future plans seems to be getting worse confounded.
- Friday Feature: Tolerance In Islam (Dawn, Sidrah Unis, Jul 07, 2006)
Islam, which literally means ‘submission’, establishes and promotes peaceful co-existence.
- Cyber Insecurity (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 06, 2006)
Those were the days when I could get up from both sides of the bed in the morning. Chandigarh was young then and it was a blessing to live with no pollution in the air. “Matka Chowk” had not come up and we had to be contended with the Lake. A few . . .
- Out With The Tainted (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 06, 2006)
For people aghast at the large-scale invasion of shady elements into the political arena, the statement of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Shamsher Singh Dullo that his party would not be giving tickets to the tainted during the next . . .
- Food Security In Peril (Tribune, M.G. Devasahayam, Jul 06, 2006)
The Centre’s decision to import five lakh tonnes of wheat just ahead of the rabi season has rung alarm bells throughout the farm . . .
- Nda Has Caused Price Rise! (Pioneer, Yogesh Vajpeyi, Jul 06, 2006)
Cong says it all started in 2002, * BJP retorts, why not blame the British?
- The Opening Of Old Passes (Pioneer, Claude Arpi, Jul 05, 2006)
The mandarins of South Block scored a good goal. Or is it the babus of the Foreign Ministry in Beijing who put a self-goal? On July 6, when the Dalai Lama celebrates his 71st birthday, the Gate of Tibet will be reopened after 44 years.
- Pak Defence Strategy Earns Recognition Earns Recognition (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 05, 2006)
In a letter emailed to Pakistan Observer’s internet edition being carried on the Opinion Page today, Mr Moubayed Allawi has lauded Pakistan’s defence strategy to restrain its many size bigger neighbour India from embarking on any adventure against . . .
- Puppets On A String (Pioneer, Wilson John, Jul 05, 2006)
Army and the intelligence agencies have always shaped the political process in Pakistan and things won't be any different after the 2007 general election ---- President Pervez Musharraf is all set for his re-election in 2007.
- The True King (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 05, 2006)
When the Emperor Jehangir summoned 5th Nanak, Guru Arjun Dev Ji, to meet him in Lahore, mainly at the instigation of Chandu.
- The President's Re-Election (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 05, 2006)
Of late various senior functionaries have publicly spoken on the president's uniform issue. Both the law and the parliamentary affairs ministers have said recently that there was no constitutional bar on the president also retaining his post of army . .
- Irresponsible Talk (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 05, 2006)
WHEN will ruling party bigwigs stop talking about delaying the election by another year? While President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat
- Bharatiya Janashakti Party To Contest Polls In Punjab (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
The newly floated Uma Bharti led Bharatiya Janashakti Party today announced to contest forthcoming assembly polls in Punjab by fielding party candidates on at least 15 of the 117 constituencies.
- Sowing Hope In Vidarbha (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 05, 2006)
The long-term solution is in strengthening the farming system with input supplies, irrigation, agronomy, and infrastructure.
- Return Journey (Tribune, Ashok Kundra, Jul 05, 2006)
The story of the Kalka–Delhi Shatabdi lies wrapped in some dusty file of the Industries Department of Punjab government, which may not be traceable now.
- Bjp Goes Round In Circles (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Jul 05, 2006)
The BJP's efforts to ride out of political ignominy and organisational lethargy expose its inability to generate fresh ideas.
- Andhra Drivers Say No To America (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
After farmers making a beeline for the US, it could be the turn of the 'kings of Indian roads'. A recruitment company is hunting for 200 truckers from Andhra Pradesh to drive container trucks on US highways.
- Software Tech Park In Lahore (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 05, 2006)
Punjab Chief Minister Ch Pervaiz Elahi on Monday laid foundation of the Software Technology Park in the provincial capital. Speaking on the occasion, he described it as a unique project not only for Punjab but also for the entire country.
- Electricity Shortage Exceeds 1,400mw: High-Level Meeting Planned In Islamabad (Dawn, Khaleeq Kiani, Jul 05, 2006)
With power shortfall crossing 1,400 megawatts, relevant agencies are scheduled to brief Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday on the overall demand-supply position and power plants expected to be set up over the next couple of years.
- The ‘Curse Of Having A Girl (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 04, 2006)
India might be a country rushing headlong into the 21st century but every year thousands of babies are aborted or killed at birth because they are girls
- Capt Seeks One-Time Debt Relief (Tribune, Manoj Kumar, Jul 04, 2006)
Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today called on Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Dr Montek Singh Ahuluwalia and urged him to bail out farmers from indebtedness by recommending a financial package.
- Army Jawan Thrown Off Train In Bihar (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
An Army jawan, Sunil Dutt, has been thrown off the running Mahananda Express by four drunken criminals near Bihia railway station between Danapur and Mughalsarai sections of the East Central Railway.
- Heroin Worth Rs. 35 Crore Seized, Two Arrested (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
In the biggest drug haul in the capital in a decade, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized heroin worth Rs. 35 crore from two members of an inter-State trafficking chain in South Delhi.
- Canada To Deport Babbar Khalsa Militant (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Canada has decided to deport Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Bachan Singh Sogi, accused of plotting to assassinate former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, his son Sukhbir Badal and former state DGP K P S Gill.
- Refined And Clean (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Jul 04, 2006)
The Punjabi suit has taken over the dress code in south India. Sad but true. Those wonderful woven saris that typify Tamil Nadu are now rarely seen on the streets of its cities and small towns except on special occasions like a wedding.
- India, Pakistan To Play Kabbadi After 60 Years (Statesman, Kavita Suri, Jul 04, 2006)
For the first time in nearly sixty years of hostility between India and Pakistan, the two neighbours will be playing a Kabbadi match in Jammu on 22 July.
- Bhajan Lal Resignation Accepted (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Former chief minister Bhajan Lal is another heavyweight regional satrap who is not in the good books of 10, Janpath. This became clear after Congress chief Sonia Gandhi accepted his resignation from the post of Haryana PCC president with "immediate . . .
- Assemblies’ Tenure Can Be Extended: Pervaiz (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Monday said parliament had every right to re-elect the president and no one could prevent it from exercising this prerogative.
- Sonia Wants States’ Info On Price Rise (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
After realising that the Centre may not be able to tackle the price rise effectively, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has asked AICC general secretaries and those in charge in party-ruled states to give her a ground-level feedback on this issue on . . .
- Indo-Pak Peace: New Process, Old Approach (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 04, 2006)
Colombo, the Sri Lankan capital city, is just the right place for Pakistanis, Indians and Kashmiris to meet and discuss Kashmir. It is neutral, friendly, exotic, and one also feels at home when it comes to violence and suicide bombings.
- Upa Will Fall This Session, Says Maya (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 03, 2006)
BSP supremo Mayawati on Sunday predicted a fall of the UPA government over the price rise and office of profit issues in the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
- For Environment’S Sake (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 03, 2006)
That the Chief Justice of Pakistan has taken suo motu notice of the Punjab government’s plan to fell thousands of trees along the Lahore canal to widen the road — which citizens’ groups, citing environmental concerns have opposed — is welcome.
- Of A Boss And Her Able Aide (OutLook, Khushwant Singh, Jul 03, 2006)
A tale of two Gujarati women who made it their mission to rescue women abducted during Partition.
- Congress Cms To Meet On July 5 (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 03, 2006)
A meeting of chief ministers of the Congress-ruled states will be held here on July 5 to deliberate on ways and means to check the price line.
- Baba Farid Varsity Vc Admits To Paper Leak (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 03, 2006)
The leaked question paper of the Punjab Pre-medical Entrance Test was an exact copy of the original.
- Sonia Meets Cong-State Cms Over Price Hike On Wednesday (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 03, 2006)
Worried about the UPA-ruled Central Government's inability to contain rising prices, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has convened a meeting of the Chief Ministers of party-ruled States here on July 5.
- Package For Farmers (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 03, 2006)
As expected, the Prime Minister announced on Saturday a Rs 3,750-crore package for distressed farmers of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala to address the problems of rural indebtedness, crop failure and water deficiency, which have . . .
- Assemblies To Re-Elect Musharraf: Pervaiz (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 03, 2006)
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi reiterated on Sunday that sitting assemblies would elect President Gen Pervez Musharraf as ‘president-in-uniform’ for the next term.
- Indian Footprints (Deccan Herald, H P HANDE, Jul 03, 2006)
Like their ancestors, modern Indians leave their traces wherever they go.....
- First Step (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 03, 2006)
Govt must go to underlying cause of farmers’ suicides
- Afghan 'Snow' (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 03, 2006)
It is just a coincidence that there have been a number of reports of late pointing to the Afghan link in the drug menace in this country including in the State.
- Why Javed Was Denied Visa ? (Daily Excelsior, Allabaksh, Jul 03, 2006)
Pakistan establishment seems to take a sadistic pleasure in humiliating or harassing Indians associated with Mumbai films (Bollywood) or the world of arts and culture when they apply for visas to visit the land of the ‘pure’.
- The Art Of Amrish Puri (Hindu, V. Gangadhar, Jul 02, 2006)
Vignettes of Indian theatre and cinema.
- Haryana Must Rein In Khap Panchayats (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 02, 2006)
The Supreme Court has come down heavily against fatwas issued by Muslim clerics. In a landmark ruling, it directed the Orissa government to give full protection to Nizama Bibi who was forced to live separately from her husband following a fatwa . . .
- Law, Justice And J&k~i (Statesman, SUBROTO ROY, Jul 02, 2006)
For a solution to J&K to be universally acceptable it must be seen by all as being lawful and just. Political opinion in Pakistan and India as well as all people and parties . . .
- Bias Against Bhubaneswar (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 02, 2006)
A government run by the likes of Dr Manmohan Singh and P. Chidambaram had raised high expectations in me.
- The End Of Distress (Indian Express, ILA PATNAIK, Jul 02, 2006)
Vidarbha’s problems are real and palpable. The solution has to be all-India reform
- Naxalites Fighting A Losing Battle In Ap, Says Dgp Sen (Times of India, Ramesh Kandula, Jul 02, 2006)
Andhra Pradesh has probably more experience in tackling armed Maoist uprising than any other state.
- The Urban Nightmare (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 02, 2006)
The world is entering a historic urban transition; in 2007, for the first time in history, the world's urban population will exceed the rural population.
- Bhajan Lal Quits As Haryana Chief (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 02, 2006)
Haryana PCC president and former chief minister Bhajan Lal on Saturday faxed his resignation letter to party chief Sonia Gandhi ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections.
- Sonia’S Tour Main Target Is Bjp States (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 02, 2006)
Opposition-ruled states appear to be the main target of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. This is evident from her itinerary.
- Temple Restoration Project Inaugurated In Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 01, 2006)
ASI to provide technical expertise
- Price Blow (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 01, 2006)
The ruling party itself castigating the government for unbridled price rise does not make a very congruous sight but what was said at the Congress Working Committee on Thursday was only the reflection of the frustration felt by the common man reeling . .
- India, Then And Now (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 01, 2006)
It happens that two days after I arrived in London last week, Lakshmi Mittal won his bid to take over Arcelor.
- Demolition Of Hindu Esteem (Pioneer, Sunita Vakil, Jun 30, 2006)
Pakistan has again thrown the gauntlet at India by demolishing the only Hindu temple in Lahore.
- Field Of Dreams (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 30, 2006)
As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives in Vidarbha, to visit the killing fields of Indian agriculture and the suicide zone of Maharashtra's hapless . . .
- Back To Heartland Politics (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Jun 30, 2006)
VP Singh's latest political concoction has the potential to harm Samajwadi Party's electoral prospects in Uttar . . .
- India To Import Wheat After A 6-Year Hiatus (International Herald Tribune, Saritha Rai, Jun 30, 2006)
In an effort to quell escalating prices and replenish its alarmingly low stockpiles, India is preparing to import wheat for the first time in six years.
- Price Hike Hits Cong, Brickbats Within (Pioneer, Yogesh Vajpeyi, Jun 30, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram faced rough weather at a marathon Congress Working Committee meeting on Thursday on the UPA Government's inability to contain inflation and spiralling prices of essential commodities.
- Final Solutions (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 30, 2006)
Reliance Retail (RR) may well lead India's transition to a broad-based consumer society. The new company plans to invest Rs 25,000 crore, establish a presence in 1,500 towns, and employ a million people over the next few years.
- Standard Of Courtesy (Tribune, Brig Harwant Singh, Jun 30, 2006)
It was early 1965 and I was a young Second Lieutenant (2/Lt) when I had a very pleasant encounter with the pillar of civil administration, the Deputy Commissioner (DC).
- A Brush With The Police (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 29, 2006)
The late 1980s were the times when militancy in Punjab was at its peak. The diktat of the militants was like the final word and the Punjab Police, pushed to a corner, was facing criticism besides the “boys” – that was the name for militants.
- Honourable Fight (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 29, 2006)
The year is 1994, and Shahnaz Bokhari, a clinical psychologist in Pakistan with a zeal for social reform, arrives at a hospital to see Zainab Nur.
- Delays In Mega Projects Not To Be Tolerated: Amarinder (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Officials told to ensure that all projects are "on ground" by July 31
- Struggle And Strife (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 29, 2006)
Of all the conversations I had in Bastar, the one I might remember longest was with a Muria tribal named Hadmo Ram Poyam.
- Dc Asked To Give Report On Cops’ Role (Tribune, Varinder Walia, Jun 29, 2006)
Taking a suo motu notice on the basis of the news, ‘Cops thrash woman in labour, killing baby’, Mr Naranjan Singh, Chairman, Punjab State Scheduled Caste Commission (PSSCC) today sought a report from the Deputy Commissioner, Amritsar in a week.
- Don’T Repeat Mistakes (Tribune, Harwant Singh, Jun 29, 2006)
An agreement for mutual withdrawal of troops from the Siachen area could not be reached due to Pakistan’s intransigence in authenticating the positions physically held by Indian troops.
- Punjab, Ril To Sign Mou On July 3 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
To launch a Rs. 5,000 cr. project
- Probe Police Excesses On Woman: Sad (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
The Shiromani Akali Dal today demanded an independent probe into the allegations by a woman in Amritsar district that she was thrashed by police while undergoing labour pains resulting in a still birth.
- Stage Set For Price Hike War Within Congress (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
The Congress may have persuaded a sulking Sharad Pawar to accompany Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his visit to Vidharbha.
- Widening Gap (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
The gap in per capita income levels between the richer and poorer states has widened over the past three decades. Rich states (Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Gujarat, Punjab and Maharastra) have also grown over three times faster than poorer states . . .
- People At Peril (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
The writer is a freelance columnist and former newspaper editor
While the brutal murder of journalist Hayatullah Khan has shaken people across the country, what is also shocking is the inability of his family to access justice.
- Retracing The Ancient Silk Route (Daily Excelsior, K.N. Pandita, Jun 28, 2006)
On June 18, 2006 Indian and Chinese senior officials met in Beijing to discuss among other bilateral matters the question of setting a date for the opening of Nathu La. The historic event is scheduled to take place this month (June 2006)...
- Addressing Relationships (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 28, 2006)
In English there are only eight clear-cut and unambiguous modes of addressing relationships — father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband and wife.
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