Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Farooq’s son Omar rises as Chief Minister
Finally divorcing the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) and choosing National Conference (NC) as new partner, the Congress party on Tuesday anointed NC president Omar Abdullah as new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Though nitty-gritty of the alliance will be discussed in few days, sources here said it would be a Maharastra-type alliance with full six year term to Abdullah and a deputy chief minister from the Congress party preferably from the Jammu region.
Insiders in the Congress party said Akhnoor MLA Sham Lal Sharma may get the Number 2 crown, because dice seems heavily loaded against other two competitors Raman Bhalla and Tara Chand.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi had already made up her mind to switch up alliance in favour of the NC once the results were announced on Sunday.
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Insiders in the Congress party said Akhnoor MLA Sham Lal Sharma may get the Number 2 crown, because dice seems heavily loaded against other two competitors Raman Bhalla and Tara Chand.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi had already made up her mind to switch up alliance in favour of the NC once the results were announced on Sunday.
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Labels: Congress party, Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Maharastra-type alliance, NC, new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, PDP
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Congress keeps cards close to chest
Congress party on Monday refused to spell out its strategy even as the National Conference (NC) continued trying to warm up to the national party to seek its support for the government formation in Jammu and Kashmir.
A confident NC chief ministerial candidate Omar Abdullah, who arrived here said he has received positive signals from the Congress. He is meeting Congress president Sonia Gandhi and other leaders on Tuesday.
Pradesh Congress heavyweights Prof Saifuddin Soz and Ghulam Nabi Azad also arrived here in the same flight. The three were whisked away in separate vehicles right from the aerodrome itself.
Congress party seems in no hurry to open up its cards. The party spokesman Manish Tiwari here said all options were open for the party. "There is a consulta tion going on. It's a situation where there are constraints and variables. All options are open at this juncture," he told reporters.
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A confident NC chief ministerial candidate Omar Abdullah, who arrived here said he has received positive signals from the Congress. He is meeting Congress president Sonia Gandhi and other leaders on Tuesday.
Pradesh Congress heavyweights Prof Saifuddin Soz and Ghulam Nabi Azad also arrived here in the same flight. The three were whisked away in separate vehicles right from the aerodrome itself.
Congress party seems in no hurry to open up its cards. The party spokesman Manish Tiwari here said all options were open for the party. "There is a consulta tion going on. It's a situation where there are constraints and variables. All options are open at this juncture," he told reporters.
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Monday, December 29, 2008
Bangladesh braces up for first general election in 7 yearrs today
Bangladesh is all set for a face-off between former premier Sheikh Hasina and her arch rival Khaleda Zia during tomorrow’s election, the first in seven years which is expected to restore democracy, with the ‘battling begums’ vowing not to repeat their past “mistakes”.
Amidst an unprecedented security, the electioneering for the 300 seats in the National Assembly came to an end at midnight last night after two weeks of hectic campaign by major political parties, including Hasina’s Awami League and Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
A total of 1,552 candidates are contesting the polls, with the results expected to be announced on Tuesday.
More that 81 million people 33 per cent of them first time voters are eligible to cast their ballots in Bangladesh’s first general election in seven years following two years of state of emergency under the military-backed caretaker government, which lifted the tough measure on December 17.
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Amidst an unprecedented security, the electioneering for the 300 seats in the National Assembly came to an end at midnight last night after two weeks of hectic campaign by major political parties, including Hasina’s Awami League and Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
A total of 1,552 candidates are contesting the polls, with the results expected to be announced on Tuesday.
More that 81 million people 33 per cent of them first time voters are eligible to cast their ballots in Bangladesh’s first general election in seven years following two years of state of emergency under the military-backed caretaker government, which lifted the tough measure on December 17.
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Friday, December 26, 2008
Indian armed forces in operational readiness
As intelligence agencies here reported some troop movements across the border, defence establishment here reviewed its preparedness. Defence sources here, however, said there was no mobilisation of troops and said there was no need to panic.
Officials here said the government was observing the situation and a review of operational preparedness was on. Indian Air Force fighter planes have been kept in the state of “operational readiness” and an unusual movement of planes had been reported along the border areas for past few days.
Elaborating upon the level of preparedness, officials said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday held a meeting with its three Services chiefs in the war room in South Block, headquarters of Defence Ministry. Last time it was during Kargil war and later at the start of Operation Parakaram when then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was briefed by top security brass in the war room manned by the Directorate General of Military Operations (DGMO).
It was also reported here on Thursday that Prime Minister had also convened a meeting of the Nuclear Command Authority (NCA) also in the South Block. Newspapers here said the meeting was called “to take decision on further consolidation of India’s nuclear deterrence.”
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Officials here said the government was observing the situation and a review of operational preparedness was on. Indian Air Force fighter planes have been kept in the state of “operational readiness” and an unusual movement of planes had been reported along the border areas for past few days.
Elaborating upon the level of preparedness, officials said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday held a meeting with its three Services chiefs in the war room in South Block, headquarters of Defence Ministry. Last time it was during Kargil war and later at the start of Operation Parakaram when then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was briefed by top security brass in the war room manned by the Directorate General of Military Operations (DGMO).
It was also reported here on Thursday that Prime Minister had also convened a meeting of the Nuclear Command Authority (NCA) also in the South Block. Newspapers here said the meeting was called “to take decision on further consolidation of India’s nuclear deterrence.”
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Pak raising war hysteria: India
India on Tuesday accused Pakistan of raising “war hysteria” and diverting attention from “real issues”. Soon after conclusion of Parliament session, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in a bid to lower tensions told newsmen that the issue was not of waging war, but to prevent any territory from being used to promote and abet terrorism.
”Issue is not of war. Nobody wants war. Issue is territory in Pakistan is being used to promote, aid and abet this terror,” he told reporters when asked about tough statements flying between India and Pakistan.
He said India wants dismantling of terror machinery in Pakistan. “We would like an objective effort to dismantle machine and infrastructure in the interests of people of India as well as of Pakistan. Government of Pakistan knows what that implies,” said the Prime Minister.
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”Issue is not of war. Nobody wants war. Issue is territory in Pakistan is being used to promote, aid and abet this terror,” he told reporters when asked about tough statements flying between India and Pakistan.
He said India wants dismantling of terror machinery in Pakistan. “We would like an objective effort to dismantle machine and infrastructure in the interests of people of India as well as of Pakistan. Government of Pakistan knows what that implies,” said the Prime Minister.
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
HUJI man arrested in Jammu, recoveries within 17 hours from Chatroo
With the arrest of a Harkat-ulJehad-e-Islami (HUJI) ‘chief commander’ along with pistol and grenade near Railway Station, police today claimed to have foiled a major bid to sabotage the election in Jammu district going to polls on December 24, 2008.
This was maintained by DIG Jammu-Kathua Range AQ Manhas and SSP Jammu Manohar Singh in a press conference at District Police Lines here today.
Sources in police department, however, averred that the HUJI ultra was detained by the Special Operation Group (SOG) Jammu from the city outskirts at-least a fortnight ago but in order to show their efficiency keep ing in view the seventh phase of elections in Jammu and Samba districts, the cops revealed his arrest last evening.
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This was maintained by DIG Jammu-Kathua Range AQ Manhas and SSP Jammu Manohar Singh in a press conference at District Police Lines here today.
Sources in police department, however, averred that the HUJI ultra was detained by the Special Operation Group (SOG) Jammu from the city outskirts at-least a fortnight ago but in order to show their efficiency keep ing in view the seventh phase of elections in Jammu and Samba districts, the cops revealed his arrest last evening.
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Fuel prices down but no respite for commuters
The revision of petrol and diesel prices, which came into effect from December 6, may be proving to be a relief to the transporters but it has failed to provide respite to the commuters so far.
In the backdrop of sharp fall in crude oil in the global market, the central government reduced the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 3 per litre respectively early this month.
The assumptions that the fall in fuel prices means a reduction in the passenger fares as well are proving wrong with each passing day much to the dismay of a commoner. The question as to why the fares haven’t been reduced after the cut in fuel prices has become a “centre of debate” among commuters across the valley these days. The commuters across the valley contend that the government should revise the passenger fares after the recent drop in petrol and diesel prices.
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In the backdrop of sharp fall in crude oil in the global market, the central government reduced the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 3 per litre respectively early this month.
The assumptions that the fall in fuel prices means a reduction in the passenger fares as well are proving wrong with each passing day much to the dismay of a commoner. The question as to why the fares haven’t been reduced after the cut in fuel prices has become a “centre of debate” among commuters across the valley these days. The commuters across the valley contend that the government should revise the passenger fares after the recent drop in petrol and diesel prices.
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Friday, December 19, 2008
Anti-terror bill not diluted: Chidambaram
Home Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday set at rest the Media speculation that the strong antiterror laws he stipulated were diluted in the Cabinet by some of the ministers to ensure they do not impact their prospects in the coming Lok Sabha polls.
He chose to clarify in the Rajya Sabha when the BJP’s Arun Jaitley referred to the media reports that he contemplated much more sterner laws but his effort was shot down by other colleagues in the Cabinet when clearing them for presentation in Parliament.
Chidambaram intervened to point out that “unfortunately” the newspaper reports were wrong and he can disclose that the Cabinet cleared the Bills ditto as proposed by him, without a single change.
Jaitley also brought in the controversial remark of Minority Affairs Minister A R Antulay doubting if Mumbai ATS chief Hemant Karkare were killed by the terrorists who stormed Mumbai and caused havoc for three days. Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal intervened to point out that Antulay had already denied the remark.
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He chose to clarify in the Rajya Sabha when the BJP’s Arun Jaitley referred to the media reports that he contemplated much more sterner laws but his effort was shot down by other colleagues in the Cabinet when clearing them for presentation in Parliament.
Chidambaram intervened to point out that “unfortunately” the newspaper reports were wrong and he can disclose that the Cabinet cleared the Bills ditto as proposed by him, without a single change.
Jaitley also brought in the controversial remark of Minority Affairs Minister A R Antulay doubting if Mumbai ATS chief Hemant Karkare were killed by the terrorists who stormed Mumbai and caused havoc for three days. Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal intervened to point out that Antulay had already denied the remark.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Pranab hints at Cong, PDP coalition govt
Foreign affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee today said that Mumbai attacks would have no bearing on the Indo-Pak relations with reference to the resolution of Kashmir issue. Meanwhile, Mukherjee, a heavy weight of the Congress, indirectly hinted at formation of a future Congress-PDP coalition in the state by praising the architect of the CongressPDP coalition – whom he did not name — and the functioning of this coalition which was cobbled together following the fragmented mandate of 2002 assembly elections.
While addressing a press conference here this afternoon, the union foreign affairs minister said: “Dealing with terrorism is part of global war on terrorism; and it can, in no way, be linked to the Indo-Pak relations with reference to the Kashmir issue.” Mukherjee, however, admit ted that “there was a pause” as far as composite dialogue between India and Pakistan was concerned.
He said that the leadership of India and Pakistan has agreed on various occasions that the territory of Pakistan should not be allowed to foment terror against India. “We reminded Pakistan’s High Commissioner about the joint statement of General Pervez Musharaf on Januray 6, 2004 — whereby Pakistan had agreed that its territory would not be allowed to sponsor terror against India — and the reiteration in this connection by the current president of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on September 24, 2008, should be honored,” the union minister said.
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While addressing a press conference here this afternoon, the union foreign affairs minister said: “Dealing with terrorism is part of global war on terrorism; and it can, in no way, be linked to the Indo-Pak relations with reference to the Kashmir issue.” Mukherjee, however, admit ted that “there was a pause” as far as composite dialogue between India and Pakistan was concerned.
He said that the leadership of India and Pakistan has agreed on various occasions that the territory of Pakistan should not be allowed to foment terror against India. “We reminded Pakistan’s High Commissioner about the joint statement of General Pervez Musharaf on Januray 6, 2004 — whereby Pakistan had agreed that its territory would not be allowed to sponsor terror against India — and the reiteration in this connection by the current president of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on September 24, 2008, should be honored,” the union minister said.
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Kasparov starts new Russian anti-Kremlin movement
Former chess champion Garry Kasparov and other prominent liberals launched a new anti-Kremlin movement in Russia on Saturday.
The organisation, called Solidarity after the victorious Polish anti-communist movement, aims to unite the country’s dysfunctional liberal forces and encourage a popular revolution similar to that seen in other ex-Soviet countries.
“We are fighting for victory because we have something to say to our people and something to offer them,” Kasparov said at the founding congress on Saturday in a Moscow-region hotel. “On this very day, we are in a position to take stock of past mistakes and act differently,” he said.
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The organisation, called Solidarity after the victorious Polish anti-communist movement, aims to unite the country’s dysfunctional liberal forces and encourage a popular revolution similar to that seen in other ex-Soviet countries.
“We are fighting for victory because we have something to say to our people and something to offer them,” Kasparov said at the founding congress on Saturday in a Moscow-region hotel. “On this very day, we are in a position to take stock of past mistakes and act differently,” he said.
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Saturday, December 6, 2008
Prime Minister all set to announce fiscal stimulus of Rs 75,000 crores today
In a bid to keep the Indian economy ticking and stave of recession without pressurizing inflation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is all set to announce a major fiscal stimulus package of Rs 75,000 crores on Saturday.
Interest subsidy on housing and farm loans, sector-specific incentives, release of forex reserves up to $10 billion for funding infrastructure projects, extra budgetary support of over Rs 17,000 crores for social sectors and assistance of Rs 2000 crores to exporters hit by the slowdown from sub-prime hit markets like US and UK are all up the PM’s sleeves.
Though all the steps are expected simultaneously are quick in succession, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath, who is part of the apex group that cracking from Tuesday under the PM’s new avatar as the finance minister, said: “This will not be a single package.
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Interest subsidy on housing and farm loans, sector-specific incentives, release of forex reserves up to $10 billion for funding infrastructure projects, extra budgetary support of over Rs 17,000 crores for social sectors and assistance of Rs 2000 crores to exporters hit by the slowdown from sub-prime hit markets like US and UK are all up the PM’s sleeves.
Though all the steps are expected simultaneously are quick in succession, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath, who is part of the apex group that cracking from Tuesday under the PM’s new avatar as the finance minister, said: “This will not be a single package.
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Friday, December 5, 2008
Russia keen to expand military and nuke ties with India
Describing India as a “special country”, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev today said Moscow wants to transform its ties with New Delhi from “buyer-seller” to “deeper relations” by expanding military ties and enhancing cooperation in nuclear energy.
“Our ties in such areas as defence, security, and arms trade were based precisely upon the buyer-seller relationship. We would like to move to deeper relations,” Medvedev, who is arriving in India tonight for a three-day official visit, said in an interview to Doordarshan.
“We expect to come up with some new forms of cooperation with our Indian colleagues. It could be technology exchange or new joint ventures as well as other forms of cooperation that will benefit both sides,” he said.
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“Our ties in such areas as defence, security, and arms trade were based precisely upon the buyer-seller relationship. We would like to move to deeper relations,” Medvedev, who is arriving in India tonight for a three-day official visit, said in an interview to Doordarshan.
“We expect to come up with some new forms of cooperation with our Indian colleagues. It could be technology exchange or new joint ventures as well as other forms of cooperation that will benefit both sides,” he said.
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Kerala Chief Minister apologises for dog remark
Under flak for his comments on slain NSG commando Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s family, Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan on Wednesday reversed his stand and expressed ‘deep sorrow and regret’ over the pain caused to the officer’s kins.
“I express deep sorrow and regret over the pain caused to Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s family by certain remarks of me,” the 85-year-old Marxist veteran told reporters after the Congress-led UDF stalled the assembly proceedings, demanding an apology from him over his remarks.
Achuthanandan’s remarks that “even a dog would not have glanced at that house had it not been (Major) Sandeep’s residence,” had caused uproar across the nation.
His clarification came shortly after he declined to tender an apology in the assembly, stating that his remarks were distorted by the media and exploited by the Congress and the BJP for political gains.
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“I express deep sorrow and regret over the pain caused to Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s family by certain remarks of me,” the 85-year-old Marxist veteran told reporters after the Congress-led UDF stalled the assembly proceedings, demanding an apology from him over his remarks.
Achuthanandan’s remarks that “even a dog would not have glanced at that house had it not been (Major) Sandeep’s residence,” had caused uproar across the nation.
His clarification came shortly after he declined to tender an apology in the assembly, stating that his remarks were distorted by the media and exploited by the Congress and the BJP for political gains.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Ayesha Takia postpones wedding due to Mumbai terror attacks
Bollywood starlet Ayesha Takia has postponed her wedding to long time boyfriend and restaurateur Farhan Azmi in wake of the Mumbai terror attacks.
The wedding, that was to take place on December 25 had to be called off as both the families were highly disturbed by the grim situation in Mumbai and hence dropped the plans of having celebration of any sort.
According to reports, the wedding has been tentatively put on hold till mid 2009 and it will be a fairly small and private affair whenever it happens, contrary to the grand plans for 25 of this month that had to be cancelled.
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The wedding, that was to take place on December 25 had to be called off as both the families were highly disturbed by the grim situation in Mumbai and hence dropped the plans of having celebration of any sort.
According to reports, the wedding has been tentatively put on hold till mid 2009 and it will be a fairly small and private affair whenever it happens, contrary to the grand plans for 25 of this month that had to be cancelled.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Like adults, babies too have social lives
It’s not just adults who have a thing or two to discuss with other people, babies too have their own social lives and enjoy group interaction, according to a world-first study.
The breakthrough study conducted by psychologist Professor Ben Bradley, at Charles Sturt University, could completely transform the way child-care centres are set up.
In their study, the researchers examined groups of nine-month-old babies in New South Wales and Britain.
And they came across astounding results—it was found that infants had “social brains’’ and focused not just on their mothers but on social life in groups as well.
“They communicate with more than one baby at once, show jealousy and generous inclusiveness,’’ The Daily Telegraph quoted Professor Bradley as saying.
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The breakthrough study conducted by psychologist Professor Ben Bradley, at Charles Sturt University, could completely transform the way child-care centres are set up.
In their study, the researchers examined groups of nine-month-old babies in New South Wales and Britain.
And they came across astounding results—it was found that infants had “social brains’’ and focused not just on their mothers but on social life in groups as well.
“They communicate with more than one baby at once, show jealousy and generous inclusiveness,’’ The Daily Telegraph quoted Professor Bradley as saying.
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Monday, December 1, 2008
62 percent polling in Kupwara: Chief Electoral Officer
About 62 per cent voters exercised their right of franchise in the five assembly constituencies of Kupwara district which went to the polls in the third phase of assembly elections 2008 in the state, today.
This was stated by the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, B. R. Sharma, while briefing the media persons, here this evening, about the polling in the five constituencies of Karnah, Kupwara, Lolab, Handwara and Langate. He said that the polling in all the five constituencies was held smoothly and in a peaceful manner apart from some minor incidents of clashes between supporters of political parties adding that there were no reports of violence from anywhere in the district.
Giving details, the Chief Electoral Officer said that Karnah assembly constituency recorded 79 per cent voter turnout, Kupwara 60.52, Lolab 64.05, Handwara 59.07 and Langate assembly constituency recorded 53.56 per cent voter turnout.
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This was stated by the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, B. R. Sharma, while briefing the media persons, here this evening, about the polling in the five constituencies of Karnah, Kupwara, Lolab, Handwara and Langate. He said that the polling in all the five constituencies was held smoothly and in a peaceful manner apart from some minor incidents of clashes between supporters of political parties adding that there were no reports of violence from anywhere in the district.
Giving details, the Chief Electoral Officer said that Karnah assembly constituency recorded 79 per cent voter turnout, Kupwara 60.52, Lolab 64.05, Handwara 59.07 and Langate assembly constituency recorded 53.56 per cent voter turnout.
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