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Articles 9921 through 10020 of 18611:
- Terrorist Attack Was Predicted (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Dec 30, 2005)
Architect of Lashkar's Akshardham temple attack had visited Bangalore
Officials, institutions were slow to address vulnerabilities
Bangalore has been on the Lashkar's list of targets for a while
- Lashkar-Linked Magazine Calls For Attacks (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Dec 30, 2005)
Demands `retaliation and requital' for fall of Dacca
The December issue of the Voice of Islam, a Pakistan-based journal closely affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Taiba, has called for "retaliation and requital" of the fall of Dacca to Indian forces on . . .
- Scientific Community, It Professionals Shocked (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
Security wake-up call for Information Technology sector
`Red alert' sounded in all vital installations of ISRO
IT industry to work with Government on security issue
- Attack On The Iisc — South India On Terror Cross-Hair (Business Line, B. Raman , Dec 30, 2005)
The Wednesday attack at the IISc does not appear to have been targeted at any scientist but generally at the IT industry for which Bangalore is best known.
- ‘Terrorists Behind Bangalore Shootings’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
Indian police stepped up patrols in the southern technology hub of Bangalore on Thursday after a professor was shot dead and four other people wounded at a top science university in what authorities said was an attack by suspected anti-India militants.
- A Terrorist Strike: Dharam Singh (Hindu, K.V. Subramanya , Dec 30, 2005)
Sophisticated arms were used
Karnataka Chief Minister N. Dharam Singh has confirmed that Wednesday's attack on the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) here was the handiwork of terrorists.
- India Favours Early Peace Talks In Lanka (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
India today voiced concern over escalation of violence in Sri Lanka and favoured early talks to strengthen the ceasefire but was non-committal on its direct involvement in the peace process.
- India, Sl For Early Talks With Rebels (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
India on Wednesday voiced concern over escalation of violence in Sri Lanka and favoured early talks to strengthen the ceasefire but was non-committal on its direct involvement in the peace process.
- ``Thanjavur Art Plate Designs Can Be Used To Add Value To Products'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
Design development workshop at Poompuhar showroom
- Tsunami Made People Think About Coastal Security: Expert (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
"India is not exploiting its coastal strengths despite a huge potential `' "Production and migration of biological creatures are some of the areas that required a full study"
- Nostalgic Reunion At University College (Hindu, G. Mahadevan, Dec 29, 2005)
When G. P. Nair, 89, came to the University College on Wednesday evening, he had with him an album full of pictures of his classmates, his teachers and of his old college.
- Us Sanctions On Indian Firms 'Unfair' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
India on Wednesday termed as unjustified the US decision to impose sanctions on its two firms for supplying some chemicals to Iran, asserting that the transfer did not violate Indian regulations or its international obligations.
- India Urges S.Lanka Talks, Sidesteps Help Request (Reuters, Reuters, Dec 29, 2005)
India said on Wednesday it was concerned about rising violence in southern neighbour Sri Lanka and called for the resumption of peace talks between Colombo and Tamil Tiger rebels blamed for a spate of attacks.
- Quality Control (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Dec 29, 2005)
The number of times we get patted on our collective back — by ourselves as well as by others — for being the ‘world’s largest democracy’, one won’t be surprised if a gigantic crater has formed along our collective shoulder region over the years.
- Say No To Innuendo (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Dec 29, 2005)
It’s fashionable to titter at the Sangh parivar’s utterings about sexual dos and dont’s, but we hear you loud and clear, ye patriarchs of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
- Teacher Killed In Shooting At Indian Institute Of Science (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
An unidentified gunman shot dead one man and wounded four other people with an automatic rifle at Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore on Wednesday before making an escape, officials said.
- Rajapakse, Manmohan Agree On Revival Of Peace Process (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
"Both sides agreed that talks, aimed at strengthening ceasefire, must begin soon"
India is "deeply concerned" at recent escalation of violence
Discussions also covered "wide ranging economic and commercial cooperation"
- India's Comments An Interference: Pakistan (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Dec 29, 2005)
Pakistan has said the observations by the Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesman on the law and order situation in Balochistan are "unwarranted and baseless."
- Mass Grave: Nhrc Seeks Report From Gujarat, Cbi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
DNA testing of the skeletal remains sought
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a report from the Gujarat Government and the Central Bureau of India on media reports on the unearthing of a mass grave at Lunawada in Panchmahals district
- Tourism In Jammu Province (Daily Excelsior, Anil Gour, Dec 29, 2005)
Being closely associated with the tourist trade since long, at present one can only lament on the opportunities missed by all the State Govt till date in developing Jammu province to its fullest potential.
- No Counter Reaction To Pak's Comment : India (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
A day after voicing concern of army's high-handedness in Balochistan, India today refused to join issue with Pakistan which has reacted sharply to the comments.
- Rebuilding Bridges (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Dec 29, 2005)
Being too close to history quite a few observers are likely to disagree with some observations made by former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah at the Prem Nath Bhat Memorial Trust function in this city.
- Not Faqs (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Dec 29, 2005)
These are not FAQs (frequently asked questions) about our State. Yet, they are important. They give us rare insight into certain unconventional spheres of life.
- Kashmir Settlement Hopes Freeze Despite Quake Disaster (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
Hopes that India and Pakistan can build a solution to the Kashmir dispute from the rubble of the South Asia quake have cooled as the Himalayan winter draws in, analysts and residents say.
- Why Has India Butted In? (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Dec 29, 2005)
Just as the call for an all-out strike protesting “military operations” and Kalabagh Dam was moving to its successful conclusion in Balochistan, the Indian Ministry for External Affairs issued a brief call to Pakistan saying that India was . . .
- India's Unsolicited Concern (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
The Foreign Office on Tuesday dismissed the comment by the spokesman of India's External Affairs Ministry on Balochistan the same day as "unwarranted and baseless."
- The Year That Was (Greater Kashmir, Sheikh Muhammad, Dec 29, 2005)
A mixed bag of some good and bad events for Kashmir and Kashmiris, Sheikh Muhammad Shafi sums up
- Danger To The Dialogue? (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Dec 29, 2005)
"The Government of India has been watching with concern the spiralling violence in Balochistan and the heavy military action, including the use of helicopter gunships and jet fighters by the Government of Pakistan to quell it.
- Israel Strikes Palestinian Militant Base In Lebanon (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
Three Britons kidnapped in Gaza; guerillas occupy election offices
Israeli jets blasted a Palestinian militant group's base in Lebanon early on Wednesday, lightly wounding two guerrillas, hours after rockets hit a northern Israeli border town.
- Yasin Malik Removed As Jklf Chief (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
The central leadership of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has removed Yasin Malik from the party’s chairmanship and nominated Farooq Siddique alias Papa as JKLF acting chairman and Javed Ahmed Mir as JKLF convener of Srinagar.
- Govt Goes Tough With Balochistan Miscreants (News International, Tariq Butt, Dec 29, 2005)
The federal government has decided to go ahead with its plan to deal with troublemakers head on in Balochistan and is not apparently pushed to revive the dialogue process.
- Bombay Nightmares (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Dec 29, 2005)
The Mumbai convention was meant to give the BJP a respite from its year and a half of disasters.
- Railway Security: Issues, Imperatives (Deccan Herald, Bidanda M Chengappa, Dec 29, 2005)
Migration of labour as an issue should be taken up seriously
The recent killing of four Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel in a daring attack by Naxalites at Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh highlights the problems that plague railway security . . .
- Third Time Rebellious In Baluchistan (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Dec 29, 2005)
This week India surprised by expressing concern over the crackdown in Pakistan’s largest province. C. Raja Mohan explains what is at stake.
- Startling Take On Big Four (Business Line, D. Murali , Dec 29, 2005)
This is not a story that Big Four accounting firms may like to read. Because it is about the gloomy report card they earned in the hands of the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB).
- India Silently Traps Pakistan’S Isi Terror Network Established And Operated From Nepal – Pakistan Calls For Counter Measures (India Daily, Sudhir Chadda, Dec 29, 2005)
The Foreign Office of Pakistan has warned the government that India and Nepal were in the process of finalizing a "secret extradition treaty" that might endanger safety of Pakistanis there as agreement would give full power to New Delhi . . .
- India Concerned Over Spiralling Violence In Balochistan (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
India on Tuesday expressed concern over the spiraling violence in Balochistan and asked Pakistan to exercise restraint and address grievances through peaceful discussions.
- Balochistan: Pakistan Says India Remark Unwarranted (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
Reacting sharply to India’s comments on the situation in Balochistan, Pakistan on Wednesday said they were tantamount to interference in its internal affairs and ‘‘contrary’’ to efforts aimed at bringing peace and stability in South Asia.
- Panun Kashmir Rejects Idea Of Self Rule (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
Praising new Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad for his pronouncements on tackling militancy, the return of Pandits and internal security situation, Panun Kashmir (PK), a frontline organization of Pandit community here on Tuesday rejected the . . .
- Us Drops Indian Scientist’S Name From Nuke Blacklist (Indian Express, Pranab Dhal Samanta, Dec 29, 2005)
Ahead of US President George W Bush’s visit, Washington has cleared the name of nuclear scientist C. Surendar from the entities blacklisted last September for allegedly transferring sensitive technology or equipment to Iran.
- Lanka Violence Cause Of Concern: India (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
India today voiced concern over escalation of violence in Sri Lanka and favoured early talks to strengthen the ceasefire but was non-committal on its direct involvement in the peace process.
- Lanka Wants India To Play Role In Peace Process (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
The visiting Sri Lankan President, Mr Mahinda Rajapakse, today had a 40-minute-long one-to-one talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the two leaders chose not to have the usual interaction with the media — a sign that Mr Rajapakse’s visit is . . .
- Terror Strikes Iis Campus (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
Suspected terrorists today barged into the premier Indian Institute of Science (IIS) here and fired indiscriminately, killing a retired Professor of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and injuring three others.
- Curbs Against Indian Firms Not Justified, Says Govt (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
India today termed as unjustified the US decision to impose sanctions on its two firms for supplying some chemicals to Iran, asserting that the transfer did not violate Indian regulations or its international obligations.
- Enlightened Moderation? (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Dec 29, 2005)
Ever since it was established that the terrorist bombings in New York and Washington were engineered from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, Gen Pervez Musharraf has constantly proclaimed his goal of making Pakistan a “moderate Islamic country” based on . . .
- India’S Extremely Provocative Outburst (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 29, 2005)
Pakistan has rejected the Indian Foreign Office spokesman’s statement about Balochistan and termed it as ‘unwarranted and baseless’.
- Advani Sings Ram “Dhun” Again (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
Recalling the strong ties between the RSS and his party, BJP President L.K. Advani today said that the organisation’s mission would not be complete without the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
- Govt Seeks Report On Mass Grave (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
The Centre on Wednesday asked Gujarat government to submit a report on the finding of skeletal remains at a mass grave at Lunavada village of Panchamahals district, one of the worst hit post-Godhra communal riots.
- India Says U.S. Sanctions Against Two Indian Firms Accused Of Aiding Iran Is Unjustified (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
India on Wednesday criticized U.S. sanctions imposed on two Indian companies accused of supplying chemical arms material to Iran, and said the action was "unjustified."
- Human Trafficking (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 29, 2005)
Foreign Minister Khursheed Mahmud Kasuri has said that the Government was trying its level best to control human trafficking which is bringing bad name to the country and innumerable sufferings to those going abroad through clandestine means.
- India Refrains From Reacting To Pakistan’S Statement (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
A day after expressing concern at Pakistan army’s alleged high-handedness in Balochistan, India on Wednesday declined to join issue with Pakistan which has reacted sharply to the comments.
- Unwise, Unwarranted (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 29, 2005)
ISLAMABAD has done well to reject New Delhi’s charges concerning the situation in Balochistan and called Indian comments “unwarranted and baseless”.
- Target Bengal, Says Advani (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
Predicting that the coming Assembly election will see the end of Left rule in West Bengal, the BJP president Mr LK Advani today charged the Marxists with perpetrating their reign in that state through tactics that undermined the democratic principles ....
- Keralotsavom Competitions Begin (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Sports and games competitions will begin today
- Wto Norms May Affect Tourism In Goa (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Goa needs to be more sensitive to the likely impact of the World Trade Organisation agreements in the areas of tourism and biodiversity.
- The Idea Of Haryana (Tribune, Shubhadeep Choudhury, Dec 28, 2005)
Haryana is now officially the most prosperous state in the country with the highest per capita income. But the Haryanvi elites are still not happy. They are uncomfortable with the fact that the state does not have a sufficiently vibrant art and . . .
- Changing Times (Tribune, K. Subrahmanyam, Dec 28, 2005)
What distinguishes true statesmanship from the run- of-the-mill foreign policy practitioners is the ability to recognise critical changes at international level and exploit them to the advantage of one’s own country.
- "I Do Whatever The Music Demands" (Hindu, Sarah Hiddleston, Dec 28, 2005)
Zubin Mehta on musical interpretation, the future of western classical music, and his tour of India.
- Bloggers, Money In Information War (Tribune, Jonathan Finer, Dec 28, 2005)
Retired soldier Bill Roggio was a computer technician living in New Jersey less than two months ago when a US Marine officer half a world away made him an offer he couldn’t refuse.
- War Fear Grips Lanka As Tigers Kill 11 Soldiers (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Fuelling fears of a return to civil war, suspected Tamil Tiger rebels today killed 11 soldiers in the island’s far north in the second mine attack in less than a week, the military said.
- Kalam Calls For Accurate Monsoon Prediction (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Accurate and timely predictions about monsoons, earthquakes, energy, healthcare and water management were vital for the development of society, President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam said here on Tuesday.
- India Meets Many Of Criteria For Disaster Preparedness: Who (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, Dec 28, 2005)
"Need to strengthen early warning and surveillance systems"
Disaster preparedness is still at the inception stage in Bhutan and the Maldives
India's response to October 8, 2005 earthquake in Jammu and Kashmir comes in for appreciation
- Pakistan Speaker Praises J&k Government (Hindu, Luv Puri , Dec 28, 2005)
The Speaker of the Pakistan National Assembly has praised the Jammu and Kashmir Government for the quick measures taken for relief and rehabilitation of earthquake victims.
- Bjp Sees Drift In Foreign Policy (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Dec 28, 2005)
Advani says India is doing what the U.S. wants it to do; Vajpayee puzzles observers
- Us Urges Lanka, Tigers To Embrace Peace (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Expressing concern at the recent spurt in violence in Sri Lanka, the United States has urged both Colombo and Tamil Tigers to engage "positively" in peace talks and embrace peace for the better future of the island nation.
- Catching Life By Lens (Greater Kashmir, ASIF NOORANI, Dec 28, 2005)
Reviewing films has come a long way from a casual pastime to a serious profession, writes
ASIF NOORANI
- 'Gas Pipeline Project Will Strengthen Indo-Pak Ties' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Tuesday said the proposed India-Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project would go a long way in strengthening relations between the South Asian neighbours.
- Revolt-Torn Kashmir Gets Record Tourists (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
A record number of tourists visited Kashmir this year since a Islamist revolt erupted in the scenic Himalayan state 16 years ago, reassured by moves to bring peace to the region, officials said on Tuesday.
- Anaemic Future (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Dec 28, 2005)
If children are indeed the future of the nation hen we need to take better care of their health. The present scenario is far from happy. Nobody, for instance, can draw any pleasure from the fact that an overwhelming majority of the population . . .
- Oic Bleeds For Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Dec 28, 2005)
For a body that has existed for nearly 40 years the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) has earned a name for being long on rhetoric and short on substance.
- Not A Secret (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Dec 28, 2005)
The latest report of the 9/11 Commission of the United States has stated the obvious about Pakistan. It has made twin observations. One is that Taliban forces freely operate in the tribal areas and the other is that terrorists from Pakistan . . .
- Democracy And Iran Tension To Test Russia’S Innings At G8 Helm (Indian Express, RICHARD BALMFORTH, Dec 28, 2005)
Moscow’s tensions with the West over Iran’s nuclear programme and its patchy record on democracy will test Russia’s year at the helm of the G8 club of rich nations starting on Sunday.
- ‘Scrapping Mplads Won’T End Corruption’ (Deccan Herald, B S Arun, Dec 28, 2005)
Prasanna Kumar Acharya, is a member of the special committee constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee to go into the conduct of seven MPs who were caught seeking commission for works under the scheme. In an interview with Deccan Herald , ...
- Suspected Rebel Attack Kills 10 Lankan Soldiers (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Fuelling fears of a return to civil war, suspected Tamil Tiger rebels killed 10 soldiers in the island’s far north on Tuesday in the second mine attack in less than a week, the military said. “It was a claymore attack,” said military spokesman Prasad Sama
- Fuller Implications Of ‘Usk’ Proposal (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 28, 2005)
APHC chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is hammering on the proposal for ‘United States of Kashmir’ as solution to the long-standing Kashmir issue. He has been seeking support for the proposal from Pakistan and India for the sake of peace between the two . . .
- Pakistan Rejects Indian Allegation (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Pakistan Tuesday rejected Indian statement regarding law and order situation in Balochistan and said that the Indian comments in this regard were “unwarranted and baseless”. Foreign Office spokesperson Tasneem Aslam, reacting to the Indian Ministry . . .
- New Delhi’S Concern Over Operation (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
India on Tuesday expressed concern over operations in Balochistan and expressed the hope that the issue would be resolved peacefully through discussions. “The Government of India has been watching with concern the spiralling violence in Balochistan ....
- Pakistan Rejects Statement (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Pakistan on Tuesday rejected an Indian statement about the law and order situation in Balochistan and said the Indian comments in this regard were “unwarranted and baseless.” Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam, reacting to the Indian Ministry ...
- Disaster Management (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 28, 2005)
Finally, a national disaster management agency is to be up. As announced by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday in Islamabad, it will be called the Federal Disaster Relief Management Agency.
- The Third Round Of Talks (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 28, 2005)
Pakistan and India are to begin the third round of their composite dialogue on January 17.
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