Friday, November 28, 2008
Hotel Taj witnesses India’s bloodiest siege
The globally renowned Taj Mahal Hotel in Colaba here, just opposite to historic Gateway of India was not lucky the third time around.
The heritage hotel which bore the brunt of the 1993 serial blasts and again in 2003 at the Gateway of India, now played the mute witness to one of the bloodiest seize situation ever to be undertaken in the country.
The famous dome of the hotel which is a landmark of the Mumbai skyline was engulfed in thick smoke as the encounter went on and area reverberated with blast sounds and staccato of automatic weapons. Army and other forces engaged the militants in the main lobby which symbolises the grandeur of the hotel.
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The heritage hotel which bore the brunt of the 1993 serial blasts and again in 2003 at the Gateway of India, now played the mute witness to one of the bloodiest seize situation ever to be undertaken in the country.
The famous dome of the hotel which is a landmark of the Mumbai skyline was engulfed in thick smoke as the encounter went on and area reverberated with blast sounds and staccato of automatic weapons. Army and other forces engaged the militants in the main lobby which symbolises the grandeur of the hotel.
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
80 killed, over 300 injured in Mumbai terror attack
At least 80 people including Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Chief Hemant Karekare and DIG Ashok Kamte were killed and over 300 injured in serial blasts and incidents of firing here late this evening.
According to police sources, the serial bomb blasts followed by incidents of firing have been caused by suspected terrorists. The police said the total number of casualties cannot be confirmed in view of the fact that reports about the injuries and the casualties are still pouring in.
The police said that after the serial blasts which totalled about seven have been caused in different location of the city, including three prestigious hotels at Marine Drive – Oberoi Hotel, Taj Palace Hotel and Trident. Besides, the blasts have also targeted Bombay Municipal Corporation building and the Victoria Terminal railway station, where maximum number of casualties have taken place.
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According to police sources, the serial bomb blasts followed by incidents of firing have been caused by suspected terrorists. The police said the total number of casualties cannot be confirmed in view of the fact that reports about the injuries and the casualties are still pouring in.
The police said that after the serial blasts which totalled about seven have been caused in different location of the city, including three prestigious hotels at Marine Drive – Oberoi Hotel, Taj Palace Hotel and Trident. Besides, the blasts have also targeted Bombay Municipal Corporation building and the Victoria Terminal railway station, where maximum number of casualties have taken place.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Kajol’s goody acts win her the ‘Karmaveer Puraskar’
Once hailed as the best actress in Btown dusky beauty Kajol’s career took a backseat of sorts post marriage. The somber diva who prefers to keep a hush-hush profile might be infamous for giving directors a tough time, nevertheless the actress has a heart of gold. Why else, would she be felicitated with the coveted ‘Karmaveer Puraskar’ award, an honour bestowed for commendable work in the field of social service.
To be conferred on the 26th, the award is in recognition for Kajol’s commendable work promoting and bringing about a social change and awareness.
A national award, ‘Karmaveer Puraskar’ is for Social Justice & Citizen Action being commissioned to recognise individuals who have been prominent for leading changes beyond their business by being dedicated individuals to work on social issues. The awards are given to individuals from different sectors for their contribution to promote social justice and action.
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To be conferred on the 26th, the award is in recognition for Kajol’s commendable work promoting and bringing about a social change and awareness.
A national award, ‘Karmaveer Puraskar’ is for Social Justice & Citizen Action being commissioned to recognise individuals who have been prominent for leading changes beyond their business by being dedicated individuals to work on social issues. The awards are given to individuals from different sectors for their contribution to promote social justice and action.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
British journalist on mission to redistribute India’s wealth
Award-winning British journalist and author Alan Hart is on a mission to find 12 international experts, mainly economists, to thrash out a policy for equitable redistribution of wealth in India.
“I will fund the experts’ trip to India. They will have to debate the state of the country’s economy and present a paper on how to redistribute wealth in this country. We will network with private groups across India so that the paper is not thrown into the dustbin by the government. India is going to be an economic model for the rest of the world to follow,” Hart said.
The 65-year-old former Independent Television Network (ITN) reporter believes that “India will be torn apart by rage” if steps are not taken quickly to redistribute wealth. He also fears that India’s pro-US stand may harm the country.
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“I will fund the experts’ trip to India. They will have to debate the state of the country’s economy and present a paper on how to redistribute wealth in this country. We will network with private groups across India so that the paper is not thrown into the dustbin by the government. India is going to be an economic model for the rest of the world to follow,” Hart said.
The 65-year-old former Independent Television Network (ITN) reporter believes that “India will be torn apart by rage” if steps are not taken quickly to redistribute wealth. He also fears that India’s pro-US stand may harm the country.
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Monday, November 24, 2008
65 percent polling for 6 seats in Rajouri, Ganderbal
Chief Electoral Officer, J&K B R Sharma today claimed that about 65 percent voting was recorded in the 6 assembly constituencies of Ganderbal and Rajouri districts that went to polls in the second phase of assembly elections.
While briefing the media here this evening after the conclusion of second phase of polling, Sharma said the voting percentage was more than the figures recorded in the 2002 assembly elections in these constituencies.
Chief Electoral Officer stated that the voting percentage in Kangan constituency was around 61 percent, while this figure was 44.33 percent in Ganderbal, 70 percent in Nowshera, 67 percent in Rajouri 67 and 73 percent each in Kalakote and Darhal constituencies. Stating that these were tentative figure and the final figures will be worked out after actual details are received from all the presiding officers of the polling stations, the CEO said this may further increase the poll percentage.
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While briefing the media here this evening after the conclusion of second phase of polling, Sharma said the voting percentage was more than the figures recorded in the 2002 assembly elections in these constituencies.
Chief Electoral Officer stated that the voting percentage in Kangan constituency was around 61 percent, while this figure was 44.33 percent in Ganderbal, 70 percent in Nowshera, 67 percent in Rajouri 67 and 73 percent each in Kalakote and Darhal constituencies. Stating that these were tentative figure and the final figures will be worked out after actual details are received from all the presiding officers of the polling stations, the CEO said this may further increase the poll percentage.
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Scientists find extinct penguin
Researchers studying a rare and endangered species of penguin have uncovered a previously unknown species that disappeared about 500 years ago.
The research suggests that the first humans in New Zealand hunted the newly found Waitaha penguin to extinction by 1500, about 250 years after their arrival on the islands. But the loss of the Waitaha allowed another kind of penguin to thrive — the yellow-eyed species that now also faces extinction, Philip Seddon of Otago University, a co-author of the study said.
The team was testing DNA from the bones of prehistoric modern yellow-eyed penguins for genetic changes associated with human settlement when it found some bones that were older — and had different DNA.
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The research suggests that the first humans in New Zealand hunted the newly found Waitaha penguin to extinction by 1500, about 250 years after their arrival on the islands. But the loss of the Waitaha allowed another kind of penguin to thrive — the yellow-eyed species that now also faces extinction, Philip Seddon of Otago University, a co-author of the study said.
The team was testing DNA from the bones of prehistoric modern yellow-eyed penguins for genetic changes associated with human settlement when it found some bones that were older — and had different DNA.
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
Jammu and Kashmir Haji among 25 die in Mecca
As many as 25 Hajis from India, including one from Jammu and Kashmir, have died due to cardiac arrest and road accidents in holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, since the commencement of pilgrimage on October 30.
Reports reaching here today said Mohammed Rajab Zaki of Jammu and Kashmir died at Makkah due to cardio respiratory arrest on November 12.
The other pilgrims who died at Makkah and Madinah included Mohammed Saleem, Sikandra Begum, Mohammad Sanaullah Khan, Mohammad Yar Khan, Sayeed-ud-Din, Noor Jahan, Amanulla Khan, Jaibun Nisha, Mohammad Rafeeqe, Kitabullah, Sitara Begum
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Reports reaching here today said Mohammed Rajab Zaki of Jammu and Kashmir died at Makkah due to cardio respiratory arrest on November 12.
The other pilgrims who died at Makkah and Madinah included Mohammed Saleem, Sikandra Begum, Mohammad Sanaullah Khan, Mohammad Yar Khan, Sayeed-ud-Din, Noor Jahan, Amanulla Khan, Jaibun Nisha, Mohammad Rafeeqe, Kitabullah, Sitara Begum
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
United States may re-design policy on India, Pakistan
The peril of re hyphenating India and Pakistan in the United States foreign policy lexicon is looming large once again. Two American think-tanks in their separate reports have called for formulating a new US policy linking Afghanistan, India and Pakistan.
A report prepared by the Center for American Progress (CAP) and released by a senior aide of the president-elect Barrack Obama believed that problems in these three countries were “inextricably linked”.
John Podesta who is Chairman of the Transition Team of Obama and president of the CAP called for a proper US policy to address South Asia. The report has asked new administration to work with Pakistan’s neighbors, other global powers, and international organizations such as the World Bank, IMF, and the United Nations in order to assist Pakistan over the long term.
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A report prepared by the Center for American Progress (CAP) and released by a senior aide of the president-elect Barrack Obama believed that problems in these three countries were “inextricably linked”.
John Podesta who is Chairman of the Transition Team of Obama and president of the CAP called for a proper US policy to address South Asia. The report has asked new administration to work with Pakistan’s neighbors, other global powers, and international organizations such as the World Bank, IMF, and the United Nations in order to assist Pakistan over the long term.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
55 percent voter turnout claimed in frist phase polls
With people coming out to vote Monday in the first phase of the seven-stage polling in Jammu and Kashmir, officials claimed that more than 55 percent electorate exercised their franchise.
Over all voting percentage in the state was recorded more than 55, deputy election commissioner of India R. Bhattacharya told reporters in Delhi. He said that Election Commission of India was ’still collating the data and the figures can go up’ adding that polling in the troubled state was by and large peaceful barring minor skirmishes.
In Srinagar, Chief electoral officer B.R. Sharma said 74 percent of voters polled in Gurez, 44 percent in Bandipora, 42 percent in Sonawari - the three constituencies of Kashmir Valley, where separatists had appealed for a poll boycott.
Speaking to reporters after the polling, which began at 8 AM and closed at 4 PM, Sharma said in Jammu region, Mendhar reported a turnout of 67 percent, Poonch Haveli 64 and Surankote 58. In the cold desert of Ladakh, where temperatures dipped below zero degrees Celsius, 48 percent of voters in Zanskar turned out, 57 percent in Kargil, 55 percent in Nobra and 53 in Leh, he said.
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Over all voting percentage in the state was recorded more than 55, deputy election commissioner of India R. Bhattacharya told reporters in Delhi. He said that Election Commission of India was ’still collating the data and the figures can go up’ adding that polling in the troubled state was by and large peaceful barring minor skirmishes.
In Srinagar, Chief electoral officer B.R. Sharma said 74 percent of voters polled in Gurez, 44 percent in Bandipora, 42 percent in Sonawari - the three constituencies of Kashmir Valley, where separatists had appealed for a poll boycott.
Speaking to reporters after the polling, which began at 8 AM and closed at 4 PM, Sharma said in Jammu region, Mendhar reported a turnout of 67 percent, Poonch Haveli 64 and Surankote 58. In the cold desert of Ladakh, where temperatures dipped below zero degrees Celsius, 48 percent of voters in Zanskar turned out, 57 percent in Kargil, 55 percent in Nobra and 53 in Leh, he said.
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Bridge at Jhelum caves in, 25 labourers missing
At least 25 labourers were reported missing today after a bridge on which they were working caved in into the Jhelum river in Uri area of Baramulla district of North Kashmir 92 kilometers from Srinagar. Police has registered a case.
Police and army have launched a search for the missing men and they were able to retrieve three bodies when this report was being filed.
According to senior police officials the Parampila bridge broke up in the middle and plunged into the river when several labourers were working on it. “They were shifting the sand from the middle of the bridge,” the officials said adding the bridge was complete some days and the authorities were looking for a date for its inauguration. “We have recovered the bodies of three labourers and are trying to locate more than 20 others. Many are feared dead,” said a senior police officer.
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Police and army have launched a search for the missing men and they were able to retrieve three bodies when this report was being filed.
According to senior police officials the Parampila bridge broke up in the middle and plunged into the river when several labourers were working on it. “They were shifting the sand from the middle of the bridge,” the officials said adding the bridge was complete some days and the authorities were looking for a date for its inauguration. “We have recovered the bodies of three labourers and are trying to locate more than 20 others. Many are feared dead,” said a senior police officer.
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Friday, November 14, 2008
Mercury dips by 7, snow in Valley
While the plains across Kashmir valley were lashed by rains today, the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg experienced fresh snowfall resulting in mercury plunging by 7 degrees. Agricultural experts say the showers are by all means good for agricultural sector.
Normal life was affected to some extent in the valley after Srinagar city and other parts of the plains witnessed intermittent rainfall since 8.30 a.m. Srinagar recorded a rainfall of 2.0 mm while it was 12.0 mm in Kupwara which also experienced light snowfall in the intervening period between 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
Reports from Gulmarg said about eight inches of snowfall was recorded in the upper reaches of the hill resort while other tourist resorts like Pahalgam and Sonmarg also witnessed rain showers. Reportedly no tourist was spotted in nearly all the tourist resorts.
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Normal life was affected to some extent in the valley after Srinagar city and other parts of the plains witnessed intermittent rainfall since 8.30 a.m. Srinagar recorded a rainfall of 2.0 mm while it was 12.0 mm in Kupwara which also experienced light snowfall in the intervening period between 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
Reports from Gulmarg said about eight inches of snowfall was recorded in the upper reaches of the hill resort while other tourist resorts like Pahalgam and Sonmarg also witnessed rain showers. Reportedly no tourist was spotted in nearly all the tourist resorts.
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
Matador falls into Chenab, 12 killed
Ten passengers were killed and two others were washed away when their rashly-driven matador plunged into the river Chenab at Karara near Prem Nagar on DodaKishtwar road this afternoon. Fourteen passengers were injured in the mishap out of which seven injured were air-lifted to the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital.
Police reports said that the ill-fated matador bearing registration number JK06 0743 was on its way from Thathri to Doda this afternoon when the driver lost control over the vehicle and it skidded off the road and plunged into the river Chenab at Karara, 18 kilometers away from Doda near Prem Nagar at 2.45 PM.
After spinning on ground, the matador nose dived into the river waters, eyewitnesses said, adding that, two passengers were seen floating in the water and they were not traced yet. Twenty six passengers were travelling in the ill-fated matador.
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Police reports said that the ill-fated matador bearing registration number JK06 0743 was on its way from Thathri to Doda this afternoon when the driver lost control over the vehicle and it skidded off the road and plunged into the river Chenab at Karara, 18 kilometers away from Doda near Prem Nagar at 2.45 PM.
After spinning on ground, the matador nose dived into the river waters, eyewitnesses said, adding that, two passengers were seen floating in the water and they were not traced yet. Twenty six passengers were travelling in the ill-fated matador.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Harbhajan enjoys highest ranking in five years
India’s Harbhajan Singh has gained two places in the latest ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers and is now in seventh position, the highest ranking the off-spinner has enjoyed since 2003.
In the batting rankings Sachin Tendulkar continued his current patch of good form registering his 40th Test century against Australia in Nagpur.
The Little Master gained three places in the process and now sits in 16th position just behind Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke, who drops one place to 15th, and England’s Alastair Cook.
Virender Sehwag has moved up two places to 11th spot after scoring 66 and 92 in the match and is now behind Jacques Kallis of South Africa (in 10th place) and Matthew Hayden of Australia (in ninth place).
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In the batting rankings Sachin Tendulkar continued his current patch of good form registering his 40th Test century against Australia in Nagpur.
The Little Master gained three places in the process and now sits in 16th position just behind Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke, who drops one place to 15th, and England’s Alastair Cook.
Virender Sehwag has moved up two places to 11th spot after scoring 66 and 92 in the match and is now behind Jacques Kallis of South Africa (in 10th place) and Matthew Hayden of Australia (in ninth place).
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Notification issued for fourth phase of polling
Notification was issued for the fourth phase of polling today. Eighteen assembly constituencies in four districts of Baramulla, Budgam, Reasi and Udhampur will go to polls on December 7 during the fourth phase.
Only the seventh and final phase of polls on December 24 will have more constituencies voting when people will exercise right to choose their representatives from 21 Assembly segments spread across three districts of Jammu, Samba and Srinagar.
A total of 13,99,171 registered electorate, which includes 7,28,470 male and 6,70,701 female voters, is expected to vote across these 18 constituencies, which are Uri, Rafiabad, Sopore, Sangrama, Baramulla, Gulmarg, Pattan in Baramulla district, Chadoora, Budgam, Beerwah, Khansahib, Chrare-Sharief in Budgam district, Gulabgarh, Reasi, Gool Arnas in Reasi district and Udhampur, Chenani (SC), Ramnagar in Udhampur district respectively. The total electorate that votes during the fourth phase also includes 3,348 service electors.
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Only the seventh and final phase of polls on December 24 will have more constituencies voting when people will exercise right to choose their representatives from 21 Assembly segments spread across three districts of Jammu, Samba and Srinagar.
A total of 13,99,171 registered electorate, which includes 7,28,470 male and 6,70,701 female voters, is expected to vote across these 18 constituencies, which are Uri, Rafiabad, Sopore, Sangrama, Baramulla, Gulmarg, Pattan in Baramulla district, Chadoora, Budgam, Beerwah, Khansahib, Chrare-Sharief in Budgam district, Gulabgarh, Reasi, Gool Arnas in Reasi district and Udhampur, Chenani (SC), Ramnagar in Udhampur district respectively. The total electorate that votes during the fourth phase also includes 3,348 service electors.
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Friday, November 7, 2008
Undeclared curfew thwarts Jamia march
Undeclared curfew was imposed in Kashmir valley today and movement of people strictly restricted by security forces to prevent them from assembling at central Jamia masjid here. Due to the undeclared curfew the Jamia Masjid march was thwarted.
Kashmir Coordination Committee (KCC), spearheading the present Kashmir movement had asked people to assemble at central Jamia masjid here to pay tributes to November 6, 1947 martyrs of Jammu. The KCC call was supported by separatist groups, United Jehad Council (UJC), trade unions and Kashmir Bar Association.
Senior Hurriyat Conference (M) leaders, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Moulana Abbas Ansari, Aga Syed Hassan Al Moulvi, Bilal Gani Lone and Javid Ahmed Mir were placed under house arrest last evening.
Reports said that Chairman of Peoples Conference, Sajad Gani Lone and President Kashmir Bar Association, Mian Abdul Qayoom were also put under house arrest this morning.
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Kashmir Coordination Committee (KCC), spearheading the present Kashmir movement had asked people to assemble at central Jamia masjid here to pay tributes to November 6, 1947 martyrs of Jammu. The KCC call was supported by separatist groups, United Jehad Council (UJC), trade unions and Kashmir Bar Association.
Senior Hurriyat Conference (M) leaders, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Moulana Abbas Ansari, Aga Syed Hassan Al Moulvi, Bilal Gani Lone and Javid Ahmed Mir were placed under house arrest last evening.
Reports said that Chairman of Peoples Conference, Sajad Gani Lone and President Kashmir Bar Association, Mian Abdul Qayoom were also put under house arrest this morning.
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
Clinton may be special envoy on Kashmir
While political leaders cutting across party lines here hailed election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, an underlying fear of his possible pro-active role on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir was palpable here.
Reports said that Obama was considering appointing former US President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to settle Kashmir and negotiate a settlement between India and Pakistan. Clinton had earlier negotiated a settlement between Britain, Irish militants and Republic of Ireland to permanently settle the thorny issue of Northern Ireland.
Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also cautioned government to remain vigilant against the pet agenda of Democrats on CTBT, Jammu and Kashmir and imposing special taxes on outsourcing industries. The party spokesman Prakash Javdekar said while his party hails the election of first black to the American presidency, India should launch a diplomatic blitzkrieg to make Democratic government in Washington to understand its concerns on these three issues.
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Reports said that Obama was considering appointing former US President Bill Clinton as his special envoy to settle Kashmir and negotiate a settlement between India and Pakistan. Clinton had earlier negotiated a settlement between Britain, Irish militants and Republic of Ireland to permanently settle the thorny issue of Northern Ireland.
Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also cautioned government to remain vigilant against the pet agenda of Democrats on CTBT, Jammu and Kashmir and imposing special taxes on outsourcing industries. The party spokesman Prakash Javdekar said while his party hails the election of first black to the American presidency, India should launch a diplomatic blitzkrieg to make Democratic government in Washington to understand its concerns on these three issues.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
India, Pakistan clash on Kashmir in United Nations
India and Pakistan clashed in a key United Nations committee with New Delhi firmly telling Islamabad that its advocacy for “self-determination” for people of Jammu and Kashmir is “unacceptable” and constitutes “clear interference” in the country’s internal affairs.
The people of the state, India emphasised, have already exercised the right by participating repeatedly in free and fair elections and raking up of the issue by Pakistan was “unwarranted”.
“The right to self-determination cannot become an instrument to promote subversion and erode political cohesion or territorial integrity” of a state, India’s delegate Rajeev Shukla told the UN General Assembly’s Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee yesterday.
Exercising the right of reply, he also rejected Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Hussain Haroon’s allegations of “suppression” of the people of state, saying Islamabad would have been better served by avoiding making comments about an integral part of India.
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The people of the state, India emphasised, have already exercised the right by participating repeatedly in free and fair elections and raking up of the issue by Pakistan was “unwarranted”.
“The right to self-determination cannot become an instrument to promote subversion and erode political cohesion or territorial integrity” of a state, India’s delegate Rajeev Shukla told the UN General Assembly’s Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee yesterday.
Exercising the right of reply, he also rejected Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Hussain Haroon’s allegations of “suppression” of the people of state, saying Islamabad would have been better served by avoiding making comments about an integral part of India.
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Labels: country’s internal affairs, india, Islamabad, Jammu and Kashmir, New Delhi, pakistan, Pakistan clashed, Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Hussain Haroon, United Nations, United Nations committee
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Maharashtra Sadan attacked in Delhi
Attacks against north Indians in Maharashtra echoed in the national capital today when around 25 people indulged in violence in Maharashtra Sadan demanding immediate arrest of MNS chief Raj Thackeray.
Shouting slogans like “Marathis Go Back”, the alleged activists of Rashtravadi Shiv Sena broke flower pots, glass doors and window panes of the Maharashtra Sadan at around 12:30 pm.
Fooling security guards by entering the building in small groups, the attackers suddenly started damaging the property near the reception counter.
The protestors also raised slogans against Maharashtra government and Thackeray.
“They came inside the building in small groups. Nobody has any clue. They suddenly started shouting slogans and indulged in violence,” Pramod Kolate, an official of the Sadan who was at the reception, said.
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Shouting slogans like “Marathis Go Back”, the alleged activists of Rashtravadi Shiv Sena broke flower pots, glass doors and window panes of the Maharashtra Sadan at around 12:30 pm.
Fooling security guards by entering the building in small groups, the attackers suddenly started damaging the property near the reception counter.
The protestors also raised slogans against Maharashtra government and Thackeray.
“They came inside the building in small groups. Nobody has any clue. They suddenly started shouting slogans and indulged in violence,” Pramod Kolate, an official of the Sadan who was at the reception, said.
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Labels: attacked, Delhi, Maharashtra Sadan, MNS, Raj Thackeray, Rashtravadi Shiv Sena, security guards, slogans, violence
Monday, November 3, 2008
Pakistan government ready to talk to non-militants: Gilani
The Pakistan government is ready to initiate dialogue with Taliban elements, who lay down their arms, and prefers to reserved the use of force as a last resort, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said.
“We should have dialogue with non-militants,” Gilani said in an interview with a newspaper.
“We are not talking to people who are militants. We are only talking to the people who have denounced terrorism, decommissioned themselves or who have surrendered according to the customs of tribes,” he said.
He was responding to a question on whether Pakistan would seek talks with the Taliban.
The US has described Pakistan’s north-western tribal areas as a safe haven for militants since coalition forces drove away the Taliban from Afghanistan.
The US-led forces have carried out a series of missile strikes on militant bases in the tribal areas over the past few months. The surge in such attacks has strained US-Pakistani cooperation against terrorism.
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“We should have dialogue with non-militants,” Gilani said in an interview with a newspaper.
“We are not talking to people who are militants. We are only talking to the people who have denounced terrorism, decommissioned themselves or who have surrendered according to the customs of tribes,” he said.
He was responding to a question on whether Pakistan would seek talks with the Taliban.
The US has described Pakistan’s north-western tribal areas as a safe haven for militants since coalition forces drove away the Taliban from Afghanistan.
The US-led forces have carried out a series of missile strikes on militant bases in the tribal areas over the past few months. The surge in such attacks has strained US-Pakistani cooperation against terrorism.
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Labels: Afghanistan, dialogue, missile strikes, non-militants, Pakistan government, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, Taliban elements, terrorism, tribal areas
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